Dave Kashen argues that a candidate's energy level predicts job success. He tells hiring managers to notice how energized they feel around candidates, and advises job-seekers to manage the energy they bring to interviews.
Here's a question I received. I've made a few hiring mistakes in a row. What should I do differently? What you want to do differently is look at energy. Most people don't pay attention to energy, both their own and the candidates. And it turns out it's actually one of the most powerful predictors of success. If you notice that when you're with a candidate, you feel alive and energized, that likely will happen consistently and you'll be better off. You'll create more. And you'll enjoy the experience of working with them and you'll feel more drawn to them and likely create better opportunities for them to succeed. So if you're hiring, really look at how do I feel? What's my energy level when I'm around this person? And if you're the person looking to be hired, really manage your energy. Pay attention to how are you showing up as much as what you say and what you do in the interview.
