Is Hiring for Skills or Cultural Fit More Important?

Marcianne Kuethen

June 21, 2012

If you had to choose, would you hire a candidate whose skills closely fit the needs of your open position, or someone who is less qualified but who aligns perfectly with your company’s culture? That’s kind of like asking if you want salt or pepper on your scrambled eggs!

Read this article to find out what several recruiting experts have to say and discover 5 ways to find an employee who is a perfect fit.

For a very thorough, step-by-step article on how to source, screen, interview, and hire top candidates, read this highly recommended article.

Originally published on thehiringsite.careerbuilder.com by Mary Lorenz.