Pieces of Me...

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So anyway, someone asked me what it is about a person that makes me feel he/she is worthy of being hired in our company...I got a chance to really think that through and can comfortably say that aside from the interviews--the questions asked, body language, eye-contact, gestures and the reference checks, in addition to the initial review of qualifications, at the very end, usually it boils down to one thing--gut instinct!

Of course during the interview, I'm also checking for evidence or whether the candidate is likeable, self-aware, have a sense of humor, is rational, flexible and in tune with his/her surroundings. A quick handshake in the first few seconds is also key. Of course, not all final decisions are made by me, but those whom I had the final decision to choose, usually ended up working out very well. Truth is, I also think that there were some aspects of their personality that either fit well with my own or with the team they will join. Sadly, ever so often one snags a con-artist.