Recruitment often requires out-of-the-box thinking. Are you creative by nature?

Being creative doesn't necessarily mean that you can paint like Picasso or write songs like Lady Gaga. What creativity means is being able to view and solve common issues in a unique way. Creativity can include being willing to take a risk and change your perspective on a topic.

Being creative is an essential skill as a recruiter since you will often need to look at your client's needs and pain points in a completely new way. You may also need to be creative when considering a candidate's skills. Perhaps they want to change career fields or work in areas where they may not have as much experience. In these instances, you'll need to be creative with aligning their skills to the client's needs. Assure the interviewer that you are creative, giving a work-related example.