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Hiring managers are shopping Some people have a negative view about the “who you know/knows” reality of the world. It’s not about giving favors to your friends. It’s about making sure you have all the information you need when hiring. Imagine you’re shopping for a new kitchen appliance, and you have to choose between several models. It is likely that you will:

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  • Check out customer reviews
  • Ask for referrals from people you trust and who have used the product.
  • You can try it yourself in the store
  • Use your past experience with this product/manufacturer
  • Compare product spec sheets

    • All these factors are important in making a decision. So why would anyone think you should limit yourself only to #5 when hiring a new employee? Doing any of the other factors amounts to ‘favoritism or other nefarious motives. One could argue that #2 is the most important factor in the decision. People we trust and know will give us recommendations if they have had experience with something similar to ours. This is how you select candidates for a job.

  • Background check with former employers
  • Referrals from someone the hiring manger knows and trusts
  • Interview candidates
  • A hiring manager has direct experience working with a candidate in one way or another
  • Resume/CV

    • Although the resume or CV is essential, it does not make up the majority of the decision. Your’spec sheet’ (on paper) will make up between 10-20% of the final decision. It is mainly to ensure that the minimum specifications are met. This is why I am focused on the entire process and not just the resume/CV.

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