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3 things Recruiters can learn from the King of Cricket
The King of Cricket – Kohli is loved by all and his attitude, hard work, and behavioral characteristics can teach us a lot. Even though the field of cricket and that of talent acquisition seem entirely different, there are some lessons that we, as recruiters, can learn from Kohli.
He had joined the Indian Cricket team in 2008 and made his longest formal captaincy debut in 2014. Since then, he has grown as a batsman and secured a special place in every Indian’s heart.
What makes him so likable is not only his cricket skills but also his positive outlook and behavior.
To become a good player, you need talent.
To become a great player, you need an attitude like Kohli.
– Sunil Gavaskar
Those who have been fortunate enough to play with this man believe Kohli’s punctuality, determination, and discipline to be the differentiating factor that makes the Indian captain stand out.
Discipline and a positive attitude are also required when handling a company’s most important business strategy – Recruitment. And even though the field of cricket and that of talent acquisition seem entirely different, there are some things that recruiters can learn from Kohli.
He has earned all this respect for his dedication, hard work, passion, and love for the game. There is a lot to learn from him and his lifestyle.
Here are the top 3 things that recruiters can learn from the ‘King of Cricket’.
If you enjoy what you do, success will get easier to achieve
Kohli started playing gully cricket early in his childhood because he just loved the game. And that love is visible in his body language during matches as well.
‘Work hard and believe in your dreams’
This was his suggestion to young athletes, and this is golden for recruiters as well. Every recruiter has reasons for choosing this career, and to believe that you can be better and better is a must.
You must keep the spark alive and not stop learning, practicing, and achieving bigger goals.
There are many ways to do this, you can read more books to widen your knowledge on the subject, stay up to date on the new tools to improve your recruiting efforts, build better relationships with clients and candidates to be better prepared for future requirements, and so on.
The first qualification for success is a strong work ethic.
Virat Kohli has established himself as one of the greatest batsmen because of his skills, attitude, and work ethic. He has an iron-strong discipline when it comes to food intake and work-out sessions. He has been praised for his work ethic by one and all who’ve played with him.
Virat Kohli has the best work ethics in Indian team, possibly across the globe
– Cheteshwar Pujara
Following work ethics is so important for Recruiters because that is how we can become who we really want to be – trusted partners for any business.
Earning respect starts with giving respect, which is what clients should be able to expect when they work with you. Adhere to the highest ethics in all you do.
Become the kind of leader that people would follow voluntarily
A leader is someone who doesn’t give in to tough times.
Many players praise his leadership qualities.
‘Leadership is a lifestyle’
This is what he said after being awarded Forbes India Leadership Awards 2021.
While recruiting may seem like an individualistic field, it is the team of recruiters that gives quality results for larger companies. You’ll get better at your work if you know how to manage and lead the team to get better candidates.
It’s about making the right communication, putting in the extra effort when your team is handling a hard-to-fill vacancy, and working to help the team grow.
Ishani works as Manager – Social Media & Strategy Big Ideas HR Consulting Pvt. Ltd. and also as a Freelance Digital Marketer. She has a knack for problem-solving and also enjoys writing. She loves to share her views and knowledge with the readers by the medium of her blogs.
