Hiring a Generalist
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What happens when college graduates do not have a specific career path or are uncertain about what they can do after graduation? The answer is straightforward for employers willing to train college graduates with well-rounded skills and a willingness to learn through on-the-job training. This is a win-win situation because it provides employers with well-educated employees who have the potential to adapt to the organization's needs rather than slotting them into a specific position.
Here are some of the skills that they may be looking for:
Most hiring managers will agree that finding a seasoned practitioner with the qualifications to handle such a demanding position has become daunting among the pool of less-than-qualified applicants. However, they may be looking for the most adaptable to change.
The organization should not abandon its desire to hire the most experienced candidate. Still, we must rethink hiring requirements and look for capable, trainable candidates who have the potential to do a great job.
They can learn from the hiring model used by professional sports teams. Their methodology defines their requirements by looking for capable, trainable candidates with the potential to do a great job. They draft the best available players to improve the team. Teams may seek a player to fill an immediate need, but they may instead select the best all-around player who can adapt to many positions. Similarly,
There are several options for filling open positions. The first is to wait for the ideal candidate to come along. The other is to look for adaptors who can adapt to the organization’s needs. The position doesn’t necessarily relate to a specific college, course, or position.
Strong analytical skills. The candidate should be able to understand and interpret statistical data to explain what is happening. Data on telephone calls, inquiries, problems, and their resolutions is needed to improve quality and service.
Technical skills to understand core concepts related to what the business needs to succeed.
Proven communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to effectively communicate with others while exhibiting empathetic listening skills. Since customer service and problem resolution are vital components in any environment, candidates must be able to communicate well with all
Flexibility and willingness to learn. Candidates don't have to be technical geniuses, but they should have basic transferable skills to become an integral part of a project team quickly
Educational background. To meet the position's minimum requirements, candidates must have a college degree or work-related experience.
Experience. While finding candidates with specific experience may be challenging, those with at least one year of business-related expertise will be more accustomed to the pressures and demands of the working world. Become an integral part of a project team and be more accustomed to a real world versus a solely academic environment.
Satisfaction and Retention
Keeping an employee is challenging once an employee has been hired and becomes a valued team member.
Fostering professional growth and maintaining open lines of communication is the best way to retain valued employees. This will ensure the company's and the employees' expectations are satisfied.