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“I've hired people I've met at parties and other events, and I've hired a lot of people right out of college. It's really based on personality as opposed to experience.” quote by Rande Gerber
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“I've hired people I've met at parties and other events, and I've hired a lot of people right out of college. It's really based on personality as opposed to experience.”

Rande Gerber

About This Quote

Source Interview: Business Podcast, 2020

Hiring based on personality prioritizes cultural fit over résumé credentials.

In simple terms: Personality matters more than experience.

Key Takeaway

Focus on character when hiring.

Themes

recruitment culture personality experience fit

Mood

pragmatic reflective

Type

advice observational

When to use this quote

  • team building
  • startup hiring
  • college recruitment
  • networking events

Key Concepts

human behavior organizational dynamics social capital

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you assess skills without experience?
  • What balance between fit and competence?
A Different Perspective

Personality alone may overlook necessary technical skills.

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