The hiring of the good candidate goes beyond the assessment of the curriculum vitae and the realization of interviews – it is a question of finding individuals who align themselves with the culture, the values and the objectives of a company . Although technical skills and experience are crucial, qualities such as adaptability, teamwork, problem solving and communication often determine long -term success.
Kunal Shah, founder of CRED, believes that a game can reveal more about the cultural adjustment of a candidate than a traditional interview.
“Playing a team sport or engaging in a fun group game often reveals more about someone’s cultural adjustment than a traditional interview process,” Shah wrote in an article on X ( formerly Twitter).
His perspective sparked mixed reactions.
Shweta Sharma, founder of TrustScore, accepted but added a warning: “True, only valid if you know the game well. So, if you are a cricket expert, do interviews by playing people and watching them – How they play as a team, how innovative they are, how they react in pursuit or to play first. »»
Another user stressed that “the true intention or the capacity of a person is only represented when he is in action. Words can be molded in several ways to express themselves differently! »»
Not everyone has accepted. An answer argued that “team sports can promote extroverts and introverts to disadvantage, in particular with unknown participants, while more effectively evaluating skills and values for all individuals.”
Others supported Shah’s point of view. “Team sports and board games often show the real colors of thinking, collaboration, competitive capacity and stress handling capacity,” wrote a user. Another added: “Totally! Group activities reveal communication and teamwork skills, a key to integrate into the culture of a business. »»
Shah’s hiring philosophy questions traditional interview methods, but the debate continues – should companies exchange questions and answers for a cricket game?
Many companies now explore other hiring methods, such as group activities, case studies or even games, to assess the behavior of the real world rather than scripted answers. A well -balanced hiring process balances skills assessment with the evaluation of the personality, ensuring that the new hires contribute positively to the team and the growth of the organization.
