A Google VP says the top trait she looks for when hiring people is a 'growth mindset' because they are willing to innovate

• Google's Asia Pacific vice president said its most successful employees have a "growth mindset." 
• She told CNBC she asked candidates what they've learned recently to see if they had this trait. 
• Candidates who haven't tapped into the hype around AI will struggle to stay relevant, she said. 

A Google vice president shared an important trait she looks for when interviewing talent for a coveted position at the tech giant — and it's all about having a "growth mindset."