I’ve been recruiting a long time, and here’s something that still surprises people. Sometimes the candidate we’re sure will be a home run turns out to be the biggest disappointment.

And sometimes the person you just barely want to hire turns out to be GREAT!

In all my years of recruiting, I’ve found that people very rarely use the G word (GREAT) to describe their referrals. So when someone tells me a person is “Great!”, I put a lot of stock in it, especially when I know the person giving the grade.

It doesn’t happen often. Someone says, “John Doe is great.” Most people simply don’t use that word when they refer someone. Great recruiters have a good memory. They remember who’s great, and they push like mad to get the client to meet those referrals. Because they know great people make great hires.

Even if they don’t fit the spec perfectly, greatness is the great equalizer.

So use that word as your guide. If none of the references say he or she is great, keep looking.

Great is the secret sauce, the special ingredient. Great people become successful even when they don’t check every box. Trust me: when in doubt, hire the one someone calls “great.”

“Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” ~ Forrest Gump

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Hiring? I’m always looking to add a few great clients. Call the recruiters at Joseph Michaels International at 1-800-786-1099 and we’ll take great care of you. Job seekers, watch my 18 interviewing tips video before your next interview.

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Warm regards,
Joe Pelayo
Joseph Michaels International