This article outlines the difference between hiring for skills and hiring for performance. It explains why companies should prioritize the latter over the former, and what questions employers can ask to assess a job applicant's potential for success in the role. Generally speaking, performance-focused hiring involves assessing a candidate's aptitude, willingness to grow and learn, and ability to think outside the box, which may be difficult to evaluate based solely on job skills. Additionally, it is important to consider the team dynamics and how the candidate's personality fits into the existing culture. Evaluating past performance in a similar role can also provide helpful insight into a candidate's potential success.
