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    Would you hire someone with no prior work experience?

    Sherzod Khoshimov
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    Hi! I am building a product that helps companies to hire entry-level applicants. What was your biggest pain point when you were hiring someone for an entry-level position? If you don't like the idea of hiring someone without prior work experience, what is the biggest reason behind it?

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    Jerryton Surya
    Yes, If they have the potential to learn quickly
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    Shawn Park
    FUNCTION12
    @jerryton_surya Agreed! I think potential matters the most!
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    Sherzod Khoshimov
    @jerryton_surya @shawn_park_f12 How would you measure candidate's "potential"?
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    Sherzod Khoshimov
    @shawn_park_f12 @jerryton_surya Wow, I never thought about asking candidates about their failures. That could be a great way to find out how they learn from their failures
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    Jerryton Surya
    @shawn_park_f12 @sherzod_khoshimov By knowing their past achievements and failures
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    Sridevi M
    Only if the candidate is quick learner and potential
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    Sherzod Khoshimov
    @sridevi_m is there a way you can tell if a candidate has a potential from their CV or interview questions?
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    Sridevi M
    @sherzod_khoshimov From CV I don't think so. My expectation would be on how he/she approaches/interacts when a problem is given to them.
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    Sherzod Khoshimov
    @jason_andries1 How can you tell if someone is (and will stay) motivated?
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