Hiring for Attitude vs. Experience – What’s More Valuable?

13-08-2025

When it comes to building a strong team, do you go for the seasoned expert or the passionate learner?

Here’s the truth: Experience looks good on paper. But attitude? That’s what drives results.

💡 Why Attitude Can’t Be Taught:

Positive, proactive team players lift everyone around them
They’re open to feedback and willing to grow
They bring energy, resilience, and long-term potential

🧠 When Experience Counts:

You need someone to hit the ground running
The role requires technical skills or qualifications
There’s limited time to train someone up

🔑 The Smartest Move?

Hire for attitude. Train for skill.

Because a great mindset is harder to find - and even harder to fake.

💬 At Achieve Group, we help you find people who not only can do the job - but actually want to. Let’s build a team that brings both heart and horsepower.