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‘Passion’ May Be the Wrong Thing To Search for in Hiring
Hiring and school decisions based on an individual’s “passion” are likely to miss talent, according to a new study.
By Stanford
The research finds that passion is a stronger predictor of achievement in some cultures than in others, where parental support matters just as much.
Imagine you’re hiring for a job or admitting students to a college: One applicant expresses great passion for the work, while another points to family encouragement to attend that institution or pursue that field. Which applicant is more likely to succeed?
China
Guangzhou
Guangdong
Beijing
Australia
Colombia
United-states
Thailand
Thai
Americans
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