Level 5: SUPERB Level 4: OUTSTANDING Level 3: STRONG Level 2: ADEQUATE Track Record of Results Cultural & Managerial Fit Talent & Technical Skills Motivation & Problem-solving Job Fit NO 2s! Experience Scope & Scale Team, Organize & Manage Work History Achiever Pattern ✓ ✓✓ ✓✓ ⬡ ⬡ + + ✗ THE HIRING FORMULA Ability × Fit × Motivationn = Results Click to learn why "n" matters SITUATIONAL FIT CORE COMPETENCIES
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The Hiring Formula for Success
Ability × Fit × Motivationn
Results = Ability × Fit × Motivationn
Ability to do the work × Fit drives Motivation — and Motivation is the exponential multiplier
💪 Ability Hard & Soft Skills
Technical Skills Team Skills Organizational Ability Problem-solving Reliability
🎯 Fit Situational Factors
Job Fit Company Culture Pace & Environment Manager's Style
🔥 Motivationn The Exponential Multiplier
Intrinsic Drive Do the Job, Not Get the Job Self-Initiative No Excuses

⚡ Why Motivation is Raised to the Power of "n"

Motivation is raised to the power of "n" because it's the difference between success and disappointment. A highly motivated person with moderate ability will consistently outperform a highly skilled person with low motivation. When motivation is high, it acts as an exponential multiplier on results. When motivation is low, it drags everything down — no amount of ability or fit can compensate.

The key insight: Fit factors drive motivation. When the job fit, culture, pace, and manager alignment are right, intrinsic motivation to do the work naturally follows. This is why assessing "motivation to do the job, not just get the job" is critical.

⚠️ Crucial Rule

Rank only using Real Evidence. If unclear, rank ★ NME (Need More Evidence). Focus on hiring for the Anniversary Date, not the Start Date.