Work experience is the most requested identifier that employers look for. Experience is typically a quick way for employers to analyze the candidates’ capabilities, showing that they can apply necessary skills, understand workplace dynamic, and demonstrates how serious the candidate is about a particular career path.   However, a recent study completed by The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill revealed that 70% of applicants admitted to lying or consider lying on their resumes to have better success at receiving a job offer.

What does this mean for employers?

Outside of very niche positions, most requisitions job duties can be taught. In this new day in age, employers are beginning to pivot on how to interview candidates to fill their positions. Employers are now looking for qualities that cannot be taught like grit, a learning mindset, resilience, and purpose. These qualities often help to eliminate the possibility of the candidate being a job hopper. HR Dive discovered that 83% of Gen Z workers consider themselves to be job hoppers. This study goes on to provide reasoning behind employees’ motivation to work. 28% of workers stated that they are motivated with ambition and desire to prove themselves, and 24% said that passion was a driving force behind their career detection.  

Searching for a candidate who fits perfectly into a position is hard to come by and does not guarantee that they will stay. That’s why finding a (possibly) less experienced candidate with the qualities of someone with passion and an attitude of resilience is the way to increase your chances of hiring a loyal employee. Loyal to staying in the position and loyal to being successful in the position. Most employees strive to feel validated in the workplace, so what better way than to coach each new employee. This not only forms a bond between the company and the employee but also provides the employee to feel successful after learning a new skill!

At Hire Up staffing, we strive to look for candidates who have the drive to learn and grow in all aspects of life. We take the initiative to find candidates who are problem-solvers, clear communicators, and are passion-fueled. Hire Up works with employers to find what professional qualities they want to hire for each position, and we do the hard work of weeding out candidates who might not have the gumption to succeed. Our recruiters are skilled and deem that mindset outshines experience every single time.

Are you ready to find an employee that has purpose and the passion to succeed?

Let’s shift the narrative. Instead of asking, “What have you done?” let’s start asking, “What are you capable of?” When employers prioritize mindset over experience, they open the door to candidates who are eager to grow, adapt, and contribute meaningfully. These are the individuals who will rise to challenges, embrace feedback, and stay committed. Not just to the job, but to the mission behind it.

At Hire Up Staffing, we believe that potential is powerful. By investing in candidates with the right mindset, companies aren’t just filling roles, they’re building teams that thrive. Let us help you find your next hire who’s not only qualified but driven to make a difference.

Let’s hire for growth. Let’s hire for grit. Let’s hire for mindset.

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Shoellis. “The Truth about Lying on Resumes.” University Policy, 4 July 2024, universitypolicy.unc.edu/news/2024/06/28/the-truth-about-lying-on-resumes/#:~:text=A%202023%20survey%20by%20ResumeLab,falsifying%20degrees%2C%20and%20exaggerating%20skills.

Colvin, Caroline. “83% of Gen Z Workers Consider Themselves Job Hoppers, Study Suggests.” HR Dive, 13 Sept. 2023, www.hrdive.com/news/83-of-gen-z-workers-consider-themselves-job-hoppers-study-suggests/693539/.