Hiring the Wrong Candidate is Expensive

Posted on May 11, 2012
in Employers
by jobLINK

So you’re looking for financial analysts to work in your company’s Accounting Department? Of course, the traditional process is to advertise the job description and collect applications specifically from candidates that have financial or mathematical backgrounds. But is that all you need? How can you ensure that you don’t hire the wrong candidate?

A candidate may appear perfect on paper. He has the exact qualifications you need, with valuable experience and he impressed you in the interview, but how can you determine whether he will thrive within your organization’s culture?

Personality is the best indicator of an individual’s ability to adapt to organizational culture and gives you an idea of their potential behavioral patterns. Consider the below personality types and which careers suit them best. For employers, this may give you keen insight into candidates that fit within the role you are attempting to fill.

As a job seeker, it may also indicate which careers provide the most satisfaction and overall happiness.

If you’d like to find out more about personality types and candidate matching, send us an email at info@caribbeanjoblink.com