I’ve been interviewing candidates for years. Some were great people who underperformed when taking jobs ill-suited for them. Others became stars by finding situations that allowed them to excel. When it comes to hiring there are four types of people ranging from people you should hire to those you shouldn’t. However, the types described are not fixed!
As Phillip E indicates in his comments, “Obviously, the types refer to hiring outcomes and not to personalities.”
The outcomes are situational, depending on the job itself, the hiring manager, the company culture and if the right person was chosen for the right job.
via There Are Only Four Types of People — Are You Hiring The Right Ones? | LinkedIn.