Six Tips for Identifying Go-Getters for Your Practice

THERE ARE 2 types of employees: the go-getters and the “gonnas.” T he gonnas are the ones who are “gonna” get around to doing what you ask of them. They are the ones who have excuses and reasons why they didn’t do what is expected or who declare that they will try and do what is asked or expected of them. The gonnas must be led by the hand, and they constantly need to be reminded of deadlines. They are a drag on morale in the office.

The go-getters are those who have a clear vision of setting out to do something and giving it their all. They don’t need to be monitored. They are self-starters and serve as role models for others. They are the ones when given a task who declare that they will do it and not just try to get it done. The go-getters are the ones you want to hire and have on your team or in your practice.

The following list will provide you with suggestions for identifying the go-getters and how to include them in your practice or on your team.

Go-Getters Think Big

They have visions of themselves making great accomplishments. They have lofty goals, and they genuinely believe that they can achieve them. When interviewing a potential go-getter, ask them where they want to be 5 or 10 years after they are accepted as an employee. Ask them how many goals they have already achieved.

Go-Getters Have Passion

Very little can be accomplished if there is a lack of excitement about the job or the project. It is helpful when trying to identify a go-getter to ask what they are passionate about. Go-getters are passionate about what they do and are excited to work on something they care about.

Go-Getters Are Curious

At the end of the interview, ask the interviewee whether they have any questions. If the answer is no, this is an indicator that they have little curiosity and are probably going to do the minimum amount of work. However, if they have done some research about the practice, then you have learned about their level of curiosity.

Go-Getters Are Appreciative

If you receive a note of thanks from the interviewee after the interview, you have likely identified an employee who will be nice to patients and coworkers.

Good employees are hard to find, especially in this sellers’ marketplace. Using these suggestions will help you to identify the go- getters so that you can hire them.

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Neil Baum, MD, is a professor of clinical urology at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, and the author of several books, including the bestseller Marketing Your Medical Practice: Ethically, Effectively, and Economically, which has sold more than 225,000 copies and has been translated into Spanish. He also contributes a weekly video for Medical Economics®, sharing practical ideas to enhance productivity and efficiency in medical practices.