Dr John Sullivan Talent Management Thought Leadership
by Dr. John Sullivan and Trena Luong
Orville Wright did not have a pilot’s license –slogan used at Facebook to warn hiring managers not to overly focus on credentials
I, the lead author, have 40 years of experience working in the talent space. But given that experience, I still don’t understand why recruiters and hiring managers place such an unwavering emphasis on hiring only individuals with “direct experience” (i.e. experience working with the specific job title that they’ve applied for). So despite my extensive personal experience and education, I agree with the conclusion reached by Google, Facebook, and most startups that many of the best hires are those whose education, experience, and other credentials are nota perfect “fit” for a job opening.
