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Steve Jobs' 'beer test' assessed candidate personality over skills

Steve Jobs reportedly employed a "beer test" during interviews at Apple, assessing whether he would personally enjoy spending time with a candidate. This informal approach aimed to gauge a person's likability and conversational ability beyond their professional qualifications. The test involved casual conversations, often during walks, to see if candidates could be themselves and be pleasant company outside of a formal setting. This method highlights a focus on personality and gut feeling in hiring decisions, a practice echoed by other business leaders who use various unconventional tactics to assess a candidate's true character. AI

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Steve Jobs' 'beer test' assessed candidate personality over skills

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Orianna Rosa Royle ·

    Steve Jobs had a ‘beer test’ he used for interviews at Apple—if he didn’t want to drink with you, you didn’t get the job

    Steve Jobs’ hiring test at Apple had nothing to do with your résumé. He wanted to know if he’d actually grab a beer with you.