The manager should not ignore desirable work behaviors that apply to almost all jobs but might not normally come up during a job analysis. Human resources consulting firm Development Dimensions International conducted a study of 3,800 employees and identified several personal characteristics that appeared to predict a person's likelihood of being hired. These traits included adaptability, passion for work, emotional maturity, positive disposition, self-advocacy, and achievement orientation.

A wise suggestion is to look for people who already have a track record as engaged employees. Since past behavior is often the best indicator of future behavior, one suggestion is that if you want to hire people who are more likely to become engaged employees. Look for examples of engagement in other areas of life. For example, look for candidates with a demonstrated commitment to serving others, such as nurses, veterans and volunteer first responders.

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