Who would you hire? - 02/07/05 06:27 AM
Two candidates for a job; you are making the final decision.
Candidate A is an internal candidate ... a good, solid worker, competent and qualified, but in no way a "barn burner". Has a few weaknesses that you've identified as they've worked in their current position, but seems to get along with people fairly well overall.
Candidate B is an external candidate ... wowed you in the interview! A real go-getter, with lots of potential. But still inexperienced, a completely unproven quantity. No way to know how they will fit into the culture of the workplace.
Both candidates have received other job offers, but have indicated that you are their first choice.
So, who do you hire?
Candidate A is an internal candidate ... a good, solid worker, competent and qualified, but in no way a "barn burner". Has a few weaknesses that you've identified as they've worked in their current position, but seems to get along with people fairly well overall.
Candidate B is an external candidate ... wowed you in the interview! A real go-getter, with lots of potential. But still inexperienced, a completely unproven quantity. No way to know how they will fit into the culture of the workplace.
Both candidates have received other job offers, but have indicated that you are their first choice.
So, who do you hire?