I’ve had a string of referrals come through where the candidate clearly isn’t a fit, but saying no feels trickier when it’s coming from someone on the team. I want to be respectful, but also fair to the process. How do you usually navigate that?

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Was in a similar situation, ended up giving the candidate a shot, turned out to be the best hiring decision of my career.

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hey that's great to hear!

Is this a specific situation or a general question? Why don’t you talk to the person who referred them and express your concerns about their fit for the role and why specifically and see what they say? Often the people who work directly with someone are a way better judge of their capabilities than what you can tell from a resume.

I think I would prefer to just let the referral know ( instead of ask) but curious how others approach this sitch

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