Talent Usually Groups Together

In a recent post on FistfulOfTalent, Michael Homula offers his insights on the concept that "winners follow winners and losers follow losers". He even managed to link the idea to Forrest Gump and motherly wisdom. Michael puts it best when he says:

"I don't know about you, but I am not in the business to hire ALL candidates.  I want to hire high-performing employees.  I say have relationships with true talent and create great candidate experiences with them. Hang out with the talented people around the talent pool. Essentially, hang out with the cool kids."

If you have an attractive position open, there is a very good chance that a lot of talented candidates will flock to it. Pick the best from the best. There is no sense in wasting time on unqualified candidates or maybes.