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Culture Fit Matters, but Skip the Marathon Interview Process
As more companies start hiring for the long-term, a candidate's fit with an employer's culture can be equally important as his/her ability to do the job. To gauge this fit, some businesses have implemented stringent interview processes - grueling rounds of interviews (both professional and social), homework assignments and everything short of selling one's soul. This marathon interview strategy, however, can force job-seekers to accept offers elsewhere, ultimately creating an big headache for growing employers.
There's no doubt that culture fit is important, but give these poor people a break. You can still recruit top talent without compromising your company's je ne sais quoi. The fact of the matter is, the potential candidate may currently hold a job and won't be able to jump through your company's hoops in a timely manner. Does that mean they aren't a good fit? Call upon your own ability to judge character and keep the interview process short, but thorough.
The U.S. unemployment rate is at its lowest in years and there are MANY available jobs out there. Don't lose your next top performer because you were waiting for them to dazzle you...because honestly, they likely won't wait for YOU.
Posted by Kip Havel on November 16, 2006 at 10:26 AM
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