Have you ever felt unsure about rejecting a candidate because they were missing just one thing, but strong overall? How do you decide whether to take a chance or pass, especially when hiring for a role that’s hard to fill? I’d love to hear how others navigate that gray area between “not quite right” and “potentially great.”

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Well it depends on what "one thing" they're missing. Is it a soft skill or a technical skill that's critical to successfully doing the job? Is it something they can learn on the job? Skills can be taught; usually attitude and how they treat others cannot. So don't pass on someone over something they can easily learn and be successful in the role.

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great advice

As Deloitte said!

An additional consideration - what is the urgency of need for that particular missing skill? Do you have runway to teach it? And do you have individuals with the knowledge on the team to teach it to them?

thanks for the advice!

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