I think it comes down to "how likely is this person to do the job and do it well at our company". afarrell has good advice. If you have worked with people befo

I think it comes down to "how likely is this person to do the job and do it well at our company". afarrell has good advice. If you have worked with people before (or if the CEO is your uncle), they are more likely to think of you as someone who will do a good job. If you're going in with a blank slate, your communication skills and appearance will matter a lot too.