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hiring someone you know, trust, like and you've seen their ability is no bad thing. Don't think there is any reason to loathe this. Lots of people network at me

• munk-a 5y ago
  It is a safe bet for the employer and ends up benefiting the employee chosen - the issue is that it can leave folks stuck "outside". Hiring is a messy process and anyone who says they only hire the best is lying to you - sometimes folks interview poorly due to having a bad day or end up being screened out due to automated software not seeing necessary keywords in resumes by blind chance. However, the more you limit your hiring pool the more you're missing out on good folks and you can end up breeding a culture of nepotism within the company if you're not careful - where those folks that make it in from the outside are outside of the social group you're drawing from and end up leaving because it's cliquish.
  • Jnr 5y ago
    We have hired those "rough diamonds" through "back channels" even though they have had terrible interviews due to lack of communication skills. They probably would not have been hired in most places. And it turns out they are good at their work and also loyal since they are a bit afraid of jobs interviews. If a good employee vouches for someone, there is big chance we will give it a try. :)