Never stop learning

Never stop learning: Go back to school or read books. Get training and acquire skills.

The fourth installment of IBD’s 10 Secrets to Success is to “Never stop learning.”    

An education, whether undergraduate or graduate, is required for majority of professional jobs in today’s world.  Yet it is just one piece of a resume, a piece that represents just a few years of one’s professional life.  As a hiring organization, learn to look beyond the degree and education; look at how a candidate continuously learns and improves over the course of his/her career.  In many cases, such “additional” learning is much more relevant and specific to one’s career.  Understand the seminars, certifications, courses and books a candidate has used to continue learning.  Ask Questions such as, “what do you like to read?”, “how do you stay on top of current events in the market?”, or “what are your interests outside of work and how do you pursue them?”  These are all great questions to understand a candidate’s drive to continuously learn and improve. 

Understanding a candidate’s motives to learn, improve and succeed in work and life will help you find the best person to join your team.