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3 bad candidate habits to look out for

As you interview C-level candidates, you must search for subtle red flags that may point to underlying deficiencies.
As you interview C-level candidates, you must search for subtle red flags that may point to underlying deficiencies.

 

Most human resources representatives go into interviews with C-level candidates hoping to find leaders who can help move the business forward. However, this task is often easier said than done, as even ill-equipped professionals can hide behind charisma and charm and bluff their way into latter rounds, or worse: the corner office. As a result, you must search for subtle red flags that may point to underlying deficiencies. Here are a few such behaviors to look out for:

Knowing all the answers
While business leaders normally possess extensive industry-specific knowledge, none have all the answers. Remember this, if you encounter candidates who claim to be all-knowing sages. Executives with this mindset often court failure by turning down valuable advice and resisting change, according to Inc.

No business leaders have all the answers.”

Embracing anger
Some executives willingly tout their no-nonsense approach to people management and pride themselves on keeping employees in line with angry outbursts. These behaviors rarely produce good results and lead to turnover. Come across an iron-fisted overlord with a penchant for expressing contempt for subordinates and colleagues in public? Look elsewhere.

Dismissing data
Executives must have good instincts to survive in the C-suite and get results. However, take it too far and dismiss actionable data, claiming their experience can lead the way, Forbes contributor Haydn Shaughnessy wrote. This is rarely true, especially in today’s technology-driven market. You want a leader who uses reliable information to make decisions, not his or her gut.

You can avoid candidates with these problematic proclivities by partnering with a retained executive search firm like YES Partners. Our seasoned executive search consultants can pair you with truly talented leaders who have the executive experience and intangibles to transform your organization.

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