I think that both skills and attributes should be considered but depending on the position one may hold more weight than the other. If you are hiring for a position that requires a specialized skill you might look at a person's skills over their attributes but if you are filling a position that needs to be developed and grow someone for it you might consider skills more. Selecting a candidate on attributes over skills may mean that you have a personality or work ethic that is compatible but they may not have the skills required to perform the position fully. Whereas selecting a candidate on skills over attributes may give you a person who is highly skilled in the required duties but their personality and work ethic are such that it is difficult to work with them.
Although both should be considered I would take a person with the right attributes over superior skill. If they have the right personality and work ethic I believe you can teach almost anyone a necessary skill if they are willing to learn. However, someone who is highly skilled will not always be willing to work with a team who they are not compatible with and may think they are untouchable because of their skill level.
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