CEO of 16 years shares her No. 1 trait for a must-hire job candidate: I want to know ‘how you think on your feet’

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She has one request for job candidates interviewing at her company: Be genuine.

I'm looking for someone who can have a genuine conversation with me beyond just reading from a script," says Hyman, 44, who has been leading the clothing rental company since its inception in 2009. "I'm going to ask you questions to get a sense of your personality and how you think and respond to unexpected situations.

Hyman isn't interested in listening to candidates recite their resumes. Instead, she asks them about their industry, their past employer's competitors, and what they would have done differently if they had run their previous company.

The tactic helps her figure out if the candidates can stay calm and communicate well under pressure, says Hyman: "[In interviews], people are so used to talking about their bullet points and stories. If someone isn't flustered by non-traditional interview questions and can have really strategic and thoughtful conversations ... that's a good sign for me."

Hyman looks for employees who have a history of loyalty and mental resilience, particularly when faced with challenges, she says. If a job candidate has "hopped around" between different jobs, that's a red flag, she notes: "I don't think you can make an impact anywhere until around the second year."

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According to Harvard Business School professor Joseph Fuller, who spoke to Make It last year.

It's a quality that's not often found," said Fuller. "Individuals are hesitant to attempt new endeavors and face failure. However, you cannot grow without transcending your comfort zone.

"In your previous job, what kept you from advancing?" she told Make It last year.

She stated that one of the brothers' objectives is to assess the candidate's adaptability and eagerness to learn.

We all have an ego, but does your ego get in the way of your work performance?" said Brothers. "I'm trying to understand if you're aware of when you're at your peak or where you hold yourself back in professional relationships.

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