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There's both culture and technical elements to consider in a potential hire. I don't think anyone would contest that vetting for the culture/drive of a candidate is important. But I do think the demonstration of skills is a necessary part of technical hiring, at least for non-senior positions.

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I agree with that to some degree. But I do lean more into hiring on potential though, it has worked out for me.

Skills can be learned. Tools can be provided. But the employee’s personal values are very hard to change. These are core components of performance in some perf management theories.

I think context is important. If a company can hire on potential, I would say it will be a better hire in the long-term. But if employee turnover is high and tenures short, and you need work done now and not 6 months from now, I agree with you more.

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