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iQuestions Faculty, John D. Beckett 
 
 
Question: 
 
How important is character in the hiring process and how does one 
spot it? 
 
Answer:  
 
You know, I was speaking to a group of students in Beijing, China, and 
I mentioned the importance of character in the hiring process. Well, 
after I finished, a young lady stood up and asked this question. She 
said, “Mr. Beckett, can you tell me how I get character?” Wow. What a 
question! 
 
It really made me think about what goes into the development of a 
person’s character. I think that it has to do with the associations we 
keep, the things that we value, the challenges that we overcome.  
 
I would put character above skill-set, ahead of many other factors 
when it comes to hiring a person. If I have that solid character, I know 
I can build the other qualities into that person’s life. 
 
 
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