Job candidates should be cautious of 'very smooth talkers', according to CEO.

Omar Asali isn't keen on hiring smooth talkers.

Self-promotional workers who carefully choose their words often prioritize their own interests over their organization or those around them, which is a warning sign in the recruitment process, according to Asali, the CEO of Ranpak.

"Asali, who has been running Ranpack since 2019 and has a market value of $661.06 million, advises caution when dealing with smooth talkers and promoters. She emphasizes that she hires people based on their ability to perform specific tasks and jobs, rather than their presentation skills."

When hiring very senior executives, Asali discusses both work-related and non-work related topics with candidates to get to know them better. This helps him identify whether they are "doers" or "talkers," he says.

"Asali states that she is not the type of person who will recruit because she has already done one, two, or three rounds. Instead, she prefers to have meals and discuss social things with potential recruits to better understand their background before bringing them over."

During interviews, Asali frequently poses a prompt he refers to as "very insightful": Describe yourself in 10 words. This question often elicits quick responses that reveal more about a candidate's professional and social personality than any prepared statement.

"Asali says, "The more honest and sincere people came across, the more I enjoyed the conversation. I was surprised by how open and vulnerable some of the people I hired were about themselves.""

Not only Asali, but other interviewers also ask questions that assess individuals' self-awareness and ego control.

Everette Taylor, CEO of Kickstarter, believes that discussing a time of failure or mistake in an interview shows a strong ability to work with others. On the other hand, those who lack self-awareness struggle with this prompt.

Few individuals are completely self-aware, hence Taylor consistently strives to enhance his understanding of his own abilities and limitations.

He said, "I strive to keep my ego in check. I'm consistently wrong. My team is highly intelligent and will correct me, and I appreciate it."

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