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Tip: Hire for attitude over skills
The best way to do this is talk more about the person’s experiences rather than the exact points on their résumé. Watch for other cues such as how they connect with you, how well they communicate, and what their body language tells you. How eager are they to work? And ask about how they handle challenges.
I find this effective because you can always train someone to do what you need them to do if they love learning. Someone who already has the skills may be a prima donna about it. They may not fit your team well, and ultimately could be more of a headache to deal with.
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I heard this is how Southwest Airlines does their hiring. Supposedly American Airlines hires for skills while Southwest hires for attitude. And Southwest has higher profits than all the rest of the airlines!
With all due respect, a positive attitude doesn't make up for a lack of know-how and the ability to perform a job. Both qualities are important, knowledge and skills base moreso. An individual can have the sunniest of personalities, but if they don't have a fundamental understanding of the organization and are unable to quickly learn the necessary skills and nuance, they will quickly become a liability rather than an asset. They may cost you clients and alienate co-workers who will inevitably be required to clean up their messes and redo their work, no matter how positive an attitude they possess. Alternately, no one wants to work with a prima donna, no matter how talented. Rather than think in black and white terms, I recommend finding a hire who is a good balance of both.