Decoding culture fit versus decision-making fit

In this episode of Ask a Recruiter, Leah Ova sits down with executive recruiter Deepali Vyas to unpack what really happens behind closed doors after an interview ends. From why highly qualified candidates get rejected to how power dynamics, executive presence, and unspoken bias influence hiring decisions, this conversation reveals the real factors that determine who gets the offer—and who doesn’t.

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