The value of hiring for team fit
Creelman, D., & Kaiser, R. B. (2009). The value of hiring for team fit. Leadership in Action, 29(4), 23-24.
When assessing job candidates, hiring managers are often analytical in matching the candidate to the requirements of the job. However, when it comes to matching candidates to a specific existing team for which they are being considered, hiring managers generally treat this as something of an afterthought; an analytical approach to getting team fit right is rare. But when success hinges on the tight integration of the new hire with an existing group, the ability to assess team fit in a disciplined way is invaluable. This brief article provides guidance for how to also consider team fit when sizing up job candidates.
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