What I look for when hiring someone on my team

1. How I Hire:
Look Past the Pedigree
By Linda Descano, CFA®, President and CEO, Women & Co., and Managing
Director and Head of Content and Social, North America Marketing, Citi.
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2. 1. Credible: Is this someone
with integrity and sound
judgment, who is believable
and trustworthy, and who will
act in good faith, not just to
the “letter” of a law/policy, but
embrace and respect its spirit
and intent?

3. 2. Competent: Is this person the “real
deal”? Does s/he have the requisite
skills, experiences and knowledge to
be successful in this role?

4. 3. Cultural Fit: Is this someone with the values,
outlook and behavior that is congruent with that
of our organization and team?

5. 4. Can-do Attitude:
Does s/he have a positive
outlook with a bias to action?
Is this someone who is resilient
and results-oriented? Will s/he
act like an owner and not just
bring good ideas to the table,
but also execute those ideas
as well?

6. 5. Charitable: Is s/he singularly
focused on his/her own success
at the expense of others, or is
this someone who uses his/her
experience, knowledge and
connections to elevate and
benefit others?

7. 6. Change-oriented: Is this someone who embraces
change and sees it as an opportunity for—or obstacle to—
progress? Can s/he operate comfortably in a fast-paced,
dynamic environment?

8. 7. Curious and
Connected:
Is this someone with a thirst
for knowledge, who is willing
to learn new ways and
unlearn old ways? Is s/he
actively engaged in industry
conversations and well
placed to bring fresh ideas,
insights and perspective to
the team?

9. 8. Communicator with Distinction: Can this person organize
his/her ideas, get those ideas across and tailor the message to meet
the needs of different audiences? Is s/he an acute listener who truly
hears and understands the messages that others are sending?

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