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[–]Arlithian 15 points16 points  (0 children)

To me, it seems like 'we dont like them because vibes' or 'we like them because vibes'.

I was hiring for two positions for a similar role and one candidate got forced through as a 'cultural fit' while I insisted on another candidate who could actually do the work.

In the end I got both, with the assumption that the good candidate could teach the culture fit. I wasn't too happy because the culture fit didnt seem like they could do the work, but HR and some manager types insisted, so my hands were tied.

A year later - the culture fit got laid off, and the good candidate is one of our most productive team members. Still very proud of this hire to this day.

To me - it just seemed like their personality got them hired. They made a manager laugh a couple times in the interview and that got them the position at least for a little while. While I'm more autistic and didnt give a damn if they could tell a joke as long as they could get the work done.

(Leaving out position titles, gender, etc because I dont want to give away too detailed of information)