Is Curiosity The Killer App for Recruiters?

Even without the wealth of scientific studies to back this statement, I’d be 100% confident in saying that those who are proactive in life tend to be much more successful than those who are reactive.

I’ve simply seen the positive effects of proactivity — and the negative effects of reactivity — in life too many times to deny it. And that’s why I highly recommend practicing proactive curiosity.

So what is proactive curiosity? In a nutshell, it means picking a topic you’re genuinely interested in and proactively seeking knowledge related to that topic.

This can be done in a personal and/or professional setting, but let me give you an example of how you might practice this in your career.

Let’s say you’re curious about how the recruiting process works for the types of clients you serve. Now, you aren’t a recruiter so this knowledge isn’t directly applicable to your industry. But by understanding more about their recruiting process, you may uncover ways you can better serve them. In fact, you may even find ways you can improve your own recruiting process.

So with that topic in mind, you actively seek opportunities to ask questions related to recruiting as you talk to clients and other connections. If you’re persistent enough in practicing this curiosity, you’ll probably…