Curiosity The careerist seeker yesteryear had it easy. Generally, the candidate only had to compete with other local candidates. Today, candidate pool has increased substantially. Even if a candidate were to be so fortunate in reaching the second or later stage of an interview, the competition is fierce . For many clinicians, the interview process is formidable and forbidding. Unless, the clinician is a household name, the traditional candidate is immediately at a disadvantage. In todays world, the communication skills of yesteryear are insufficient in carrying a candidate to success. The single most crucial talent gap is curiosity. Throughout the job hunt, the candidate is so busy listing and even boasting how good they are that is often wasted on a hiring manager who is seeking someone to fill a need. If a candidate is not curious enough to find out the hiring managers needs, it is unlikely that the interview will go well. In summary, curiosity is the new job skill that can make or break a candidate.
Posted on: Sat, 12 Apr 2014 14:57:16 +0000