Hiring to Fit Your Culture
What is culture and why do we need to hire people that fit our culture? It is common knowledge that many companies will hire someone that has all the skills and qualifications, but after the person has worked there for several months it becomes apparent that they just don’t fit in. There is more to the recruiting process than just the right qualifications and skills. It is important that the person that is in the process of being hired fits with your company’s culture. Otherwise the person just ends up like a fish out of water. When we hire people that don’t fit our company’s culture we are just wasting time and money on that person. To prevent hiring such people, it is important that a company is completely candid about themselves, their goals, and their mission. It should be obvious to candidates what your company is about before they ever apply. Then, during the interview ask questions that will test the candidate and get a feel for who they are and if they will mesh well with the culture of the company. If a company can follow these steps they will save money, time, and avoid unnecessary conflicts.
By: Steve Kofoed, Brandon Guthrie