In this episode, Andrea Butler interviews Olivia Ecker about adaptability and talent attraction.
The key takeaway from this episode:
- Adaptability is an important competency required for many jobs, especially in this post-pandemic environment. Organizations are looking for people who are adaptable, who can reprioritize, and work on multiple projects at the same time in a fast passed environment. Adaptable people look at challenges as opportunities and thrive under uncertainty.
- To hire people who are adaptable, you need to be able to assess their adaptability skills. One way is to ask behavioral interview questions that tap into adaptability as it relates to the context of the role.