Is it more important to work hard or to be liked? The answer might offend you.
Young people are jumping on a new trend they claim is getting them hired – but not everyone is impressed by the “annoying” way they’re getting ahead.The term “personality hire” has been used in offices for years. It was coined to describe someone who, while still good at their job, is even better at bringing the vibes.
Popular TikTok creator Vienna Ayla makes parody videos of being a personality hire. Picture: TikTok/ viennaaylaJokes aside though, should you be aiming to be a personality hire? Especially considering how so many bosses are desperate to get their staff back into offices and are keen for work to be a place their employees want to be.said that hiring someone because of their personality is definitely a thing, but it is called something else in the corporate world.
The recruitment expert explained that the right cultural fit can improve the vibe and dynamic of a workplace.Millennial Daniel Bennett, 28, who creates content online, has amassed over 250,000 likes on TikTok by sharing his thoughts on personality hires, although he did warn that his opinion might “piss” people off.Dion Ramsey explained why personality hires are good value. TikTok/dion.ramsey
“It is because developed interpersonal skills are far rarer than technical skills, and as long as a personality hire has a reasonable level of competency, they’ll make a better manager too,” he explained.
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