Hire for Potential Not Experience

Employers typically have a laundry list of required skills in bulleted format on each of their job postings. Who is selected for interviews, moved forward in the process and ultimately hired, is based almost exclusively on how their experience matches up with their view of "ideal candidates." Surveys in recent years have found that 56% of executives foresee critical gaps in filling senior level positions in the near future. So, how can companies navigate through the hiring process to select candidates that align with current and future goals? Hire for potential, not experience.