Was browsing around Punk Rock HR the other day and came across a post called Why Some People Get Hired. What is really interesting about this post is that it contains a list of reasons that a company will choose a particular candidate to hire.

Here is a short sampling:

We hire for cultural fit.
We hire for motivation.
We hire based on education.

This is an extremely important list. It provides an excellent barometer from which you can determine whether or not you will be deemed hirable by a specific company. Unfortunately, it is not always easy to tell which reasons are the most important to a specific employer. However, if you have been successful in your networking activities, you may be able to narrow down the list.

And while you can’t always achieve each of these (ex. internships / rotational program), you can definitely take steps to ensure that you meet company hiring requirements.

If I were looking for a job today, I would do my best to ensure that I was compatible with as many of these reasons as possible, at least those within my control.

You can see the list here.

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