The COMPULSION factor

I have noticed a very important distinction between A+ players and the rest of the world: an almost irrational compulsion to get things done.

That is, A+ players feel MORE stress when they are not working then when they are working.

This simple distinction will account for 95% of identifying A+ players (unfortunately, there aren't that many around).

Here is a simple test that internet marketer Eban Pagan does at the beginning with each hire to test this: he gives them a simple task (like going around and getting everyone's business cards and ordering cards) and then LEAVES THEM ALONE (if they don't do anything in first week, he'll say unfortunately, I don't think this environment will work out let's find a place where you can succeed, or something of this manner).

He will not say anything for days or even hint at the work.

Then he watches. A+ players will always show themselves giving this test.

They will not ask questions such as "What color do you want" etc. (although this may very well be an A or A- player that asks this).

What they will do is come to you with 5 colors/materials and give you the advantages/disadvantages of each one WITHOUT YOU EVEN REMINDING THEM ABOUT THE JOB.

That is a trait an A+ will consistently and the above is the way to find them.

BTW: People's habits and character are very consistent so what happens in 3 days will most likely show itself through the term of the employment (things definetly won't GET BETTER, that's for sure because the first few months are often referred to as the honeymoon period).