Vision International Shares 4 Reasons Why They Hire Candidates With No Experience

US-based marketing firm, Vision International, believes hiring a candidate based on potential and no experience is incredibly beneficial to their corporation. However, this is not the norm within most companies. In fact, nearly 91% of employers have stated that they prefer candidates with work experience to those without relevant experience.

The Managing Director of Vision International states, "Many of our workforce joined the firm with little or no experience in sales or marketing. At Vision International, we provide skills and knowledge to those with a strong work ethic, a desire to succeed, a student mentality, and dedication. If we find a candidate possessing these characteristics, they are guaranteed to succeed."

Here are four reasons why Vision International hires candidates with no experience:

1. Adaptable

There is a reasonable probability that someone fresh to the field will be more adaptive if you take a chance and hire them. It's often more straightforward for a new hire to fit into the corporate culture and can be taught the correct strategies and methods applied by the company if you opt to hire someone who has not yet established their own habits and procedures.

2. Innovation

The progression of any business often relies on new and fresh ways of thinking. Someone that is entering an industry for the first time usually comes up with exciting creative, and innovative ideas that experienced candidates may have missed. Rewarding innovation and celebrating success can play a significant role in encouraging contractors to think creatively.

3. Passionate to learn

Taking a chance on someone who doesn't have any experience and using this opportunity to train them up into your dream employee can make them feel valued, passionate, and loyal to your firm. Their passion will convert into doing as much work as possible to learn the skills necessary for the role. Positivity breeds positivity. Their passion may encourage other team members to feel and act the same, increasing the overall productivity levels in the office.

4. Quality

Apprenticeships and internships demonstrate the value of hiring a candidate with no experience. You can train up your new recruit into the perfect hire you've been looking for. Many candidates will have a robust set of transferable attributes that they can adapt to your workplace.

You could find your ideal applicant if you abandon the "conventional" recruiting standards. From training and development, this person might turn into a helpful employee who can provide brilliant new ideas. They are also more likely to remain committed to your firm and wish to expand along with it.