The contract with the appropriate candidate only exceeds the evaluation of the CV and the conduct of interviews – it relates to the creation of individuals who are in line with the company’s culture, values and goals. While technical skills and expertise are crucial, characteristics such as the ability to adapt, teamwork, solve problems and communication often determine success in the long term.
Konal Shah, founder of CRED, believes that the game can reveal more cultural suitability for the candidate than the traditional interview.
Shah wrote in a post on X (previously Twitter): “Playing a group sport or engaging in a fun group game often reveals the cultural suitability of someone more than the traditional interview.”
His point of view sparked mixed reactions.
Showeta Sharma, the founder of Trustscore, agreed, but added a warning: “It is true, good only if you know the game well. So, if you are an expert in the cricket game, poor interviews by making people play the cricket game and their viewers – how to play as one team, and the extent of their innovation, And how to interact with the chase, or play first.
Another user pointed out that “the real intention or the person’s ability is only photographed when he is at work. Words can be formed in multiple ways to express themselves differently!”
Not everyone agreed. One of the response has argued that “group sports may prefer openness and introverted deprivation, especially with uncommon participants, while interviews assess the skills and values more effectively for all individuals.”
Others supported Shah’s view. One user wrote: “It often shows sports and table games for the real colors of a person’s thinking, cooperation, competitiveness, and stress treatment.” Another added, “Totally! Collective activities reveal communication and teamwork skills, which is a key to installing the company’s culture.”
It challenges the philosophy of employment for Shah traditional interview methods, but the discussion continues – does companies have to switch a question and answer in the cricket game?
Many companies now explore alternative recruitment methods, such as group activities, status studies, or even games, to assess real behavior instead of text responses. The well -rounded recruitment process is balanced with skills evaluation with personal evaluation, ensuring that new employees contribute positively to both the team and the growth of the organization.