Is Hiring for Skills or Cultural Fit More Important?

Marcianne Kuethen

Updated July 5, 2024

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.

Marcianne Kuethen

Marcianne Kuethen is a Senior Writer at Amtec, where she has written over 700 blog posts in the past 18 years. Her family has led the company across three generations, from her father who founded Amtec in 1959 to her son Barrett who serves as President and CEO today. Outside of writing, she makes art, music, and gardens.