In today’s job market, many Redlands businesses are struggling to fill roles, but it’s not just about finding people with the right skills. It’s about finding the right fit. At the Redlands Regional Jobs Committee, we work closely with local employers to rethink how they hire, and what we’re seeing is clear:
🎯 Hiring for attitude first leads to stronger teams, better, and less stress.
So if you’re tired of hiring people who “look great on paper” but don’t deliver, it might be time to flip your hiring process on its head.
👉 Instead of starting at the top with skills, build your hiring decisions from the bottom up.
1. Character
Do they take ownership, show initiative, and do the right thing even when no one’s watching?
2. Attitude
Are they open-minded, motivated and ready to be part of a team?
3. Reliability
Can you count on them to show up, follow through, and stay consistent?
4. Teachability
Are they open to learning and able to take on feedback?
5. Experience
Do they have relevant work history or transferable knowledge?
6. Skills
Can they do the job, or can they learn it quickly?
✅ Tip: You can teach someone how to use software. You can’t teach them to care.
Once you know what to look for, the next step is knowing how to spot it in an interview.