Why You Should Hire the Candidate Who Doesn’t Fit the Skills Requirement

Would you hire a candidate who lacks certain essential skills for the job? For most hiring managers, the answer is “Never!” For the wise few, however, the answer is “Tell me more.” Sometimes, a candidate who lacks one or two key traits is still the best candidate for the job. Here’s how to evaluate past …

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Hire Based Upon Potential for Growth, Not Hard Skills

When hiring managers seek candidates to fill a particular position, it’s natural to focus on “hard skills” – the specific technical ability and knowledge required to carry out the demands of the job. It is, after all, difficult to do any job if you don’t know how. To find the best candidates, however, it’s important …

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