Interviewing with a Character Lens: Thoroughness
Because character shapes how people collaborate, make decisions, and handle challenges at work, it’s important to evaluate these qualities during the interview process.
Interview for Thoroughness with this question:
Have you ever had to plan an event? How did the process go and what was the outcome?
Download The Ultimate Guide to Hiring for Character with interview questions for all 36 qualities.
When Warren Buffet speaks, people listen. His famous quote on hiring is no different.
Another way to look at this is many companies hire based on skills, but fire based on character. Think about it: You hire an accountant because they can understand financial statements and output useful data. But when they use their intelligence and energy to embezzle money, they get fired because they lacked that last piece – integrity. So if you’re hiring based on skills alone, you’re missing an important piece of the puzzle, and an important piece of your business culture.
Get the right person for the job by adding our Character Centered questions to your hiring process, and watch the difference it makes.
