Let's face it, if you have conducted any number of
interviews, you know that all things being equal on paper, the
face-to-face meeting with an applicant can be invaluable. For
years, I advised job seekers on how to achieve the "fit-in
factor" with an employer during an interview. Like it or not,
this is often the ultimate hiring criteria. Will this applicant fit
in with the corporate culture? Will this person enhance the
cohesiveness of out "team" atmosphere? Will this
individual grow with the company and contribute towards its goals
and success? The fit-in factor! Or, from the applicant's
perspective, the most important response to the question: "Why
should I hire you?"
But how do you find that perfect
match? Looking for the right employee is just like any other
relationship; it takes commitment, creativity, an open mind, and
time. Although the economy has forced many talented and capable
individuals into the job-hunting pool, recruiting is still very
much a mutual
