by David Stauffer
Harvard Management Update Article. March 1998.
Product Number: U9803C
Searches for good candidates are becoming more expensive and more difficult for human resource departments in companies of all sizes. With the option to settle for a "near fit" so tempting, most professionals warn that finding someone who is the correct match for the firm's culture and values is at least as important as finding someone with the correct skill set. The article also offers some suggestions for handling the search process.
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