5. loyalty
when my business partner and i launched our company two years ago, our biggest concern when assembling our team, even before talent, was how loyal they'd be to the brand and its mission. we knew that the success of our work depended on how invested our team was in the vision. decide early on if you’re just looking to pay the bills or if you’re searching for a company and a team that you can learn and grow with over time. when discussing your previous work experience, be sure to expand on how long you held certain roles, what contributions you made and most importantly, why you cared about the work.
even beyond your work, if you’re an avid volunteer or mentor, share those experiences as well as they’ll clearly illustrate your loyalty to a cause. and that type of loyalty speaks volumes about your character and what you’ll bring to the table if hired.
what are some other character traits you let shine through during your interviews?