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What matters most when hiring employees — experience or attitude?
According to a survey by Futurestep, it’s neither.
The poll asked executives what the most important factors are when hiring employees.
16 percent say a job candidate’s attitude (such as confidence or assertiveness) matters most.
24 percent say prior work experience matters most.
27 percent say a job candidate’s skills matter most.
33 percent say a candidate’s motivations and drivers matter most.
What exactly do respondents mean by “motivations and drivers?”