Magic 8-Ball Hiring

There is a hiring “method” out there that I lovingly refer to as Magic 8-Ball Hiring. Though I have never witnessed it in person, I am convinced that – behind closed doors – a business owner is whispering into a Magic 8-Ball, “Should I hire Janet?” then giving the clairvoyant toy a good shake.  

Ok, all kidding aside. You may not consult a Magic 8-Ball (or maybe you do) for hiring decisions, but, in all honesty, is your evaluation process really any better? Are you using a reliable and valid tool to predict who is a good hire and who is not? Or do you keep getting the message, “Reply hazy, try again?”    

A Magic 8-Ball can solve many of life’s mysteries, but it does not provide an answer for the challenge of who to hire. Don’t leave your hiring decision to chance, when there are tools and experts who can provide you with certainty.

Just for kicks, (and maybe a flashback) here are the 20 standard 8-Ball answers:

• As I see it, yes
• It is certain
• It is decidedly so
• Most likely
• Outlook good
• Signs point to yes
• Without a doubt
• Yes
• Yes – definitely
• You may rely on it
• Reply hazy, try again
• Ask again later
• Better not tell you now
• Cannot predict now
• Concentrate and ask again
• Don't count on it
• My reply is no
• My sources say no
• Outlook not so good
• Very doubtful