Liked versus QUalified

I Like You…You’re Hired: 3 Questions to Answer During The Employee Selection Process - Yahoo Small Business Advisor: "What role does likeability play in the hiring of new employees? According to a recent study by Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management—which looked at the hiring practices among elite investment banks, law firms and management firms—personal likeability seems to play a bigger role in the hiring process than a candidate’s resume. Although the study targeted a narrow range of professions, it served to shed light on an age-old dilemma for hiring managers, namely choosing between the most qualified candidate and the most likeable."

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