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#RI-6a6afe36·8 months ago·
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“Vetoed applicant for personal reasons”

Hired someone else, avoided conflict

What I wish I knew
"Assess applicant's fit beyond qualifications"
If I could tell you one thing
"Be honest but diplomatic when rejecting applicants"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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