When picking between two excellent candidates for an open job, what is the determining factor that pushes you toward one over the other?

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The one you'd rather be stuck at an airport with. Because that'll happen.

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Vibes

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@LB1 You obviously do not understand the art of sarcasm. Read again.

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References. Dig deep into teamwork, empathy, work style, how they deal with challenges. Basically all the stuff you won’t find out until 3,6,12 months into working with them.
And have you checked vibes with the rest of the team? Gotta make sure they’ll ALL be a strong unit.

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Ethnicity, gender, orientation, religion, political stance. Any of these should help tip the scales.

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@ACD 1 Vibes are great with both too....

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Vibes. Chemistry. Whatever you want to call it, the gig goes to the person you believe is going to make the team better and the work they do together more fun.

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Diverse work history. What else have they done that might give them interesting insights and make them fun to work with?

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Character

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@SP1 Umm...

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Which one immerses themselves during the interview and displays more of a vision for their talent within your business?

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Intellectual curiosity.

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Enthusiasm for the actual job posted and the agency.

@AD2 You’ve obviously never done any actual hiring.

Personality for sure.

Whomever is easier on the eyes...

Curiosity. Are you actually interested in this job? Are you already nerding out at any of the challenges on this account I've just mentioned?

Who lever will be happier to be given the job.

Personality and chemistry.

Attitude

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