Do we prefer potential over achievement?

See on Scoop.it – Greek HR

From job interviews to first dates, people emphasise their personal achievements, reckoning that track record is certain, whereas potential is not. But high potential commands attention: consider the ‘next big thing’. A new study makes the surprising case that in many contexts we actually prefer people with the potential to achieve over those who already have.

See on bps-occupational-digest.blogspot.gr