What hiring executives consider as “exceptional talent” could be very subjective and it really depends on the hiring criteria, the organizations’ work environment,
team dynamic, technical skill sets, educational background and industry
concentration.
A candidate that is considered a talent in one organization could be considered
as an average employee in another. To pin-point specific traits and
characteristic could very well be challenging and sometimes misleading.
Here are at least 5 key things our specialists look at when identifying evidence of exceptional abilities: (Part 2)
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Have you ever met someone who is always smiling and truly get along with anyone she works with? It does not mean she likes everyone, but she has this ability to make other people like her.
To top it off, the person is often described by colleague as someone who has a great attitude, strong determination with high ambitions to get promoted. And yet, many people tend to open up to this person because they often felt warmth, valued and heard.
This person possesses exceptional interpersonal skills who are considered as “peace-maker” and has the ability to rally people towards a common objective allowing them to overcome obstacles and social barriers within an organization or industry.
PROGRESSIVE
When it comes to their career, exceptional talents are looking for ways to evolve. They first start with a vision on what skill sets they would like to acquire along the way and completely attained at the height of their careers.
The hope is that they would work for the right companies that would help them develop those desired skill sets. When they feel like they are no longer flourishing, they would gladly pivot to a different career or company without hesitation.
POSITIVE OUTLOOK
An individual with a great attitude is definitely a plus but combined that with being hopeful for oneself and future prospects are truly exceptional. This outlook would help the talent develop healthy relationships with colleagues while gaining the trust and loyalty of other team members.
Their positive self-concept would help them overcome adversity when dealing with different personality types in any business environment.
CONSCIENTIOUS LEADERS
In a diverse environment, individuals who have the ability to rally groups of people towards a set of objectives while addressing and overcoming resistance are desirable to innovative organizations.
These leaders or talent tend to command attention while assuring objectives are executed expeditiously. It is a balancing act between achieving desired goals while making sure all stakeholders are reasonably satisfied.
HIGHLY EXPERIENCED
Individuals with formal or advanced training such academic studies in highly specialized industries would help them utilize case studies and scenarios applicable to current and future challenges they may encounter.
In addition, their proven work experience would give them valuable and deeper understanding on what works in real world scenario.
These talents do not second-guess themselves, but instead they double check and verify potential solution they may employ. Their silent confidence is typically based on years of successes and failures.
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