5 Things Fortune 500 CLO Looks For When Hiring & Promoting

I recently had the chance to speak to the CLO of a Fortune 500 in Silicon Valley about hiring and promoting. Here are the top 5 traits candidates and employees are assessed on:

1. Intelligence. Does the person have the aptitude and raw intelligence to do a great job?
2. Attitude. Is the person a self-starter, someone who is proactive, organized, and passionate? The ideal is someone who keeps thinking about an issue even after pressing the “send” button.
3. Indicia of success. Strong candidates have a record of advancement and increasing responsibilities. They ideally have rotated through different roles (if a prior employer allowed for that).
4. Preparation. Is the person obviously prepared at the interview?
5. Insight. Does the candidate offer insight about the company or role? During interviews, does he or she know what are the challenges business or legal faces?