Recruiting And Keeping Critical Thinkers

Ways To Find And Keep CRITICAL THINKERS FIND ONLY THE BEST EMPLOYEES 7 BASIC SKILLS FOR THE BEST EMPLOYEES 1. Critical thinking and problem solving 2. Collaboration and leading by influence 3. Agility and adaptability 4. Initiative and entrepreneurialism 5. Effective oral and written communication 6. Accessing and analyzing information 7. Curiosity and imagination ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS TO FIND EMPLOYEES WITH THE RIGHT SKILLS Young professionals are often taught scripted answers to expected questions. Throw them a curveball to get the most honest answers. What's your process for thinking outside the box? What things are you passionate about? Prove it! Why do you want to work for this company? What do you expect from your employers? What can your employer expect from you? What type of management do you prefer? How would you manage people and why? ASK QUESTIONS THAT WILL TEST THEIR CREATIVE INTELLIGENCE Critical thinkers will be able to think outside the box. Present them with a problem and ask for their solution. SEWER How many golf balls can fit in a school bus? Why are manhole covers round? EVACUATING SAN FRANCISCO A Comprehensive Guide How many times a day do a clock's hands overlap? Design an evacuation plan for San Francisco. QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF ABOUT THE POTENTIAL EMPLOYEE 101 Is this person competent? Will they be committed? Can you afford them? Are they critical thinkers? JOB HOPPERS ABOUND 17 91% Today's average employee stays with one company for 4.4 years Millennials will soon be the largest 91% of millennials expect to stay in percentage of the workforce any given job for less than 3 years HOW TO KEEP CRITICAL THINKERS EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Respect every employee Reward your best employees Keep in touch with your employees no matter their position MISSION STATEMENT COME IN Provide flexibility whenever Share your mission and company vision with your employees Keep an open door for you can in the workplace communication Sources: americanexpress.com/us/small-business/openforum/articles/for-superstar-employees-hire-critical-thinkers-1 entrepreneur.com/article/78598 businessinsider.com/15-google-interview-questions-that-will-make-you-feel-stupid-2009-118how-many-golf-balls-can-fit-in-a-school-bus-1 forbes.com/sites/alanhal/2012/06/19rthe-7-cs-how-to-find-and-hire-great-employees fastcompany.com/1802731/four-year-career forbes.com/sites/jeannemeister/2012/08/14/job-hopping-is-the-new-normal-for-millennials-three-ways-to-prevent-a-human-resource-nightmare