Updated 04/16/2017  the ideal candidate for a job you are seeking? Unless you're hard wired into the job ... NO. Does the company know what factors will be used to select the ideal candidate? Not always. 5 Reasons To Hire Someone -- And Five Reasons Not To | Forbes, Liz Ryan 05/17/2017 Many managers wonder "How should I make hiring decisions?" and that's not surprising. In the vast canon of HR and leadership literature there is very little said about exactly what to look for when you're hiring! 28 Surprising Things That Affect Whether You Get Hired | BusinessInsider.com, Jacquelyn Smith & Shana Lebowitz 04/13/2016 Hiring managers typically use your résumé to determine whether you're qualified for the job, and the interview to decide if you're the perfect fit. Knowing that, most people take the process very seriously. They arrive to the interview on time, dress impeccably, and answer each question intelligently. But as it turns out, there's more to it than just showing up and doing your best — there are dozens of small details that overtly or subconsciously affect the way you're perceived. Key Factors to Consider Before Making the Job Offer | TheBalance.com, Susan M Heathfield 08/05/2016 When you consider making a job offer, it’s tempting to offer the job to the candidate who is most like you. The candidate feels as comfortable as a well-worn shoe. You won’t get many surprises once you make the job offer, and your gut is comfortable that your favorite candidate can do the job. The Most Overlooked Hiring Factor | Inc., Jeff Haden Maybe it's qualifications. Or experience. Or hard skills. Or soft skills. Or work ethic, or leadership ability, or cultural fit. Or maybe it's a combination... but depending on the job, when you're selecting the right person to hire or promote, one attribute is more important than the others. |