From the course: Interviewing Techniques for Hiring Managers
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Identifying candidates who will thrive
From the course: Interviewing Techniques for Hiring Managers
Identifying candidates who will thrive
- Imagine that you have interviewed two candidates for the same job. One candidate checks every box on your requisition and has the requested qualifications and experience. The other candidate doesn't necessarily check every box, but is passionate, creative, and has a spark that catches your attention. How do you choose? The answer lies in mastering the balancing act of weighing hard data against human instincts to uncover the candidate who will thrive, not just today, but will be engaged and motivated in their role enhancing long-term success. Over-reliance on either data or instincts can lead to the wrong hiring decision. Data without context. Numbers and algorithms may highlight a candidate's qualifications, but can overlook interpersonal skills, cultural fit, and motivation. Instincts without validation. Gut feeling alone may lead to bias decisions, potentially overlooking highly qualified candidates who could succeed. One of the best recruiters we ever hired had no recruiting…
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