You’ve determined that you need to add to your team because the workload is just too much for the staff you currently have, but you don’t necessarily want to ruin the vibe in the office. When bringing in a new team member it’s important to do some pre-screening to make sure they have the employment qualifications you’re looking for but also that their personality will fit in with the culture of your company. Here’s what to look for in hiring a new employee to make sure they will fit in seamlessly with your company.

Someone Who Cares

Most people are passionate about something, but is this person going to be passionate about your company or product, or both? Do they really care about what you’re trying to do with your company? How can you tell? During an interview, you can ask candidates about their hobbies and what interests them outside of work. By finding out what their hobbies are, you may be able to translate some of it into the work you do. Most people will put a lot of effort and drive into the things they are most passionate about, so someone who passionate about what your company is about will work hard and do their best to move grow your business.

Someone Who Wants to Learn

Most industries are constantly growing and evolving in terms of knowledge and process, so it only makes sense you want an employee who is willing to continue to learn and keep your company current in its industry. Those who are most successful often have a mindset centered around growth and learning, and they always want to keep learning about anything and everything. Hiring someone who is willing to continue learning and push themselves will be someone who will push your company to grow.

Someone With the Right Personality

While education and professional qualifications do mean a lot when it comes to doing a job, but they don’t account for everything. Sometimes the perfect credentials come attached to a person whose personality just doesn’t fit in with your office environment. If, in the interview, you feel like you’re already talking to someone you know and are comfortable with then this just might be the right employee for your company. Culture of an office is really important, and brining a new employee in can completely throw off the feeling and environment. So if you’re going to disturb the flow, you should make sure it’s with someone who is going to help really grow your business and help take you in the direction you want to go.

Hiring a new employee is never an easy decision: you need someone with the right qualifications and experience who will help grow your business and improve it in ways you only dreamed of. Hiring the right person can do wonders for your business, while hiring the wrong person can change the feeling of your office and even bring down the morale in other employees. By making sure your new employee will continue to learn and grow, and comes with a personality that will mesh well with your other employees, you’re ensuring your company will blossom.