Over the past two weeks I've interviewed 8 candidates for an open sales position. In the past, I've seen a ratio of 1 out of ever 4 candidates as being "hireable" without question. This go-around, I believe I would be happy working with 6 out of the 8.
Just like it's a buyers market in housing, it's an employers market in hiring. It makes for a great scenario from where I sit, but with difficult choices. With a variety of what seem to be great choices, making sure you choose wisely and don't pass on the best is the priority. Every candidate brings a list of obvious strengths and weaknesses to the table.............and unfortunately that's what I have to go by. What I can't see is the real world scenario of them as a team member. Does that look the same, better, or worse? Does an hour (sales presentation) interview do justice of what to expect in reality? The decision is a big one, and impacts multiple parties in a great magnitude.
I don't know of a better formula than to simply go with my gut. What feels right? Who would I buy from? Who would I work well with? Who would work well within our team? Gut feelings aren't always right, but they seem to be the most accurate. I am one to make a decision and run with it, and turn it into the best scenario that I can. There's no reason to think I'll do anything different in this case, it's just an interesting predicament where it seems that I can't go wrong..........yet I can make a huge mistake. Here's to the fate of my gut!!
** The flight attendant on the plane this morning says "You and I are seeing a lot of each other lately." Ummm that's a problem.
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