Clarity attracts faster than ads Modern talent doesn’t respond to noise; they respond to purpose
Q4: At what stage does role–candidate mismatch usually become visible? Mismatch is expensive — emotionally and operationally.
Mismatch often becomes clear only after joining, leading to dissatisfaction or early exits.
Interpretation: This indicates low self-selection and late discovery.
Mismatch becomes visible during interviews, though some still slip through.
Interpretation: This shows partial filtering but limited upfront clarity.
We catch most mismatches during screening, but interviews still involve persuasion on both sides.
Interpretation: This reflects improving, but incomplete, self-selection.
Most candidates who reach interviews already understand the role and organisation well, reducing mismatch significantly.
Interpretation: This shows clarity-led scouting in action.
Candidates often self-withdraw early if they sense misalignment, saving time for both sides. Those who continue are usually strong fits.
Interpretation: This is self-selection at its finest.