At the heart of our hiring process is Decision Analysis, one of our rational processes. Decision Analysis is an objective-based, decision-making tool which enables us to look at each potential new hire candidate with a clear eye on the immediate needs of the business, and on the long-term capabilities we need to develop to remain competitive in our global markets. Below are some of the objectives we use in our decision-making process.

• Minimum 4-yr degree; with preference for an advanced degree
• Ability to travel +/- 80% of the time
• Leadership roles held in businesses/voluntary organizations
• Subject matter expertise within a specific KT area of focus (such as, Industrial or Consumer Products, Customer Support, Manufacturing, etc.)
• Desire to see others succeed; provide opportunities for others; selflessness
• Ability to come to a mutually agreed-upon course of action; focused on joint success (Win/Win) rather than one-sided success
• Understanding of decision-making processes through clarification of purpose; identification of alternatives; assessment of risk; and commitment to the decision made
• Project management capability demonstrated through jobs/work/school (managed projects, was a project lead or team member)
• Intermediate-to-advanced level use of business software such as MS Office (especially conducting data analysis using Excel – pivot tables should be your friends!)
• Problem-solving aptitude including the application of statistical processes to problem solving
• Proficiency in oral and written communication skills/presentation/platform skills: which will be demonstrated via presentation(s)
• Knowledge of business principals, organization theory, and current trends
• Formal training/leadership roles taken/demonstrated leadership of others/management – an ability to get results through others
• Ability to read a P&L statement and a balance sheet; may have developed a business plan
• Demonstrated performance as a “team-player”
• Career-focused resulting in a desire to set goals, execute, perform to results; seek advancement
• Understanding of the sales cycle; may include telemarketing/inside sales experience, retail experience, field sales functions, industrial/union negotiations, purchasing/sourcing
• Multiple languages spoken/read/written (excluding English – which is the minimum language requirement.)