The Big Mistake (and How to Avoid It)
The Double-Edged Sword of “Fitting In”
So you have the filters set: you have the job description, the due diligence measures to employ, and tests to proctor and review. But like any good relationship, we need that “spark.” In the context of hiring the right candidate, that spark translates to the cherry-on-top of actually liking the new recruit. Arguably, we typically like people who are … just like us. And such is The Big Mistake: hiring someone because he or she is like you. Just because someone is “just like me!” or “reminds me of myself!” or interviews well (because … he or she is “so much like me”) does not correlate to job performance.
Spotlight: The Nice Guy
When you’re asked to picture someone ...
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