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Bridgewater Associates ex-recruitment boss reveals the secret ‘unpopularity’ interview test he used on hundreds of candidates at the hedge fund
Dave Kline, a former senior recruitment and C-suite roles at Bridgewater Associates, revealed a five-test framework including the 'Unpopularity Contest' to identify high-performing candidates. The tests assess traits like risk-taking, conviction, resilience, resourcefulness, and obsession. Kline now advises CEOs through his executive coaching company MGMT.
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