{"id":5545,"date":"2025-06-30T09:58:32","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T09:58:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voicit.com\/?p=5545"},"modified":"2026-06-05T21:54:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T21:54:20","slug":"hire-with-intention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voicit.com\/en\/blog\/recursos-humanos\/contratar-con-intencion\/5545\/","title":{"rendered":"The candidate's thesis: how to hire with intention"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\/*voicit-gapfix*\/ body.single-post .elementor-widget-theme-post-featured-image{margin-top:-45px !important;}<\/style>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Manrope:wght@400;500;600;700&#038;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n<style>\n.voicit-blog-content {\n  font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;\n  color: #333;\n  line-height: 1.7;\n  font-size: 18px;\n  max-width: 100%;\n}\n.voicit-blog-content h2 {\n  font-size: 26px;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  color: #111;\n  border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f0f0;\n  padding-bottom: 12px;\n  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0 4px;\n  font-size: 18px;\n}\n.author-info p {\n  margin: 0;\n  font-size: 15px;\n  color: #666;\n}\n.related-posts {\n  background: #f8f9fa;\n  border-radius: 12px;\n  padding: 20px 28px;\n  margin-top: 36px;\n}\n.related-posts h3 {\n  margin-top: 0;\n}\n.related-posts ul {\n  list-style: none;\n  padding: 0;\n}\n.related-posts li {\n  margin-bottom: 8px;\n}\n.related-posts a {\n  color: #111;\n  font-weight: 500;\n  text-decoration: underline;\n  text-decoration-color: #ccc;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"voicit-blog-content\">\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When <strong>We hired with intention<\/strong>We make decisions that profoundly impact a team's future. But how often do we do so without clearly documenting them? <em>because<\/em> Do we think that person is the right one? In this article, we explore a powerful but underutilized tool to <strong>hire with intention<\/strong>: <strong>the candidate's thesis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 487px; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/voicit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/christina-wocintechchat-com-0Zx1bDv5BNY-unsplash-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"hire with intention\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a candidate's thesis for hiring with intent?<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The candidate's thesis is a short document written by the hiring decision-maker. It summarizes the specific reasons why they believe that particular candidate is the right choice.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a reasoned hypothesis that describes:<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>The strengths that have been identified in the interview process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>The conditions under which that profile could thrive\u2026 or struggle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>What would indicate that the recruitment was successful (or not) in the first six months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 779px; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/voicit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tim-gouw-1K9T5YiZ2WU-unsplash-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"hire with intention\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why write a thesis before hiring with intent?<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Because it forces you to think deeply<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond impressions or \"feelings\", it helps you turn feelings into concrete arguments.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Because it aligns expectations<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It allows you to share a clear vision with other decision-makers and with those who will integrate the new member.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Because it creates a foundation for learning<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It's a concrete way to begin <strong>hire with intention<\/strong>leaving behind decisions based solely on intuition or urgency.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Months later, you can review that thesis and compare it to reality. Were you right? What happened differently than you expected?<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to write a good thesis for a candidate seeking a job with the intention of securing a position<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An effective thesis doesn't have to be long. One or two clear paragraphs are enough. The important thing is that it contains:<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Key attributes of the candidate<\/strong> (skills, attitudes, work style).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Concrete evidence<\/strong> of those attributes, taken from interviews or tests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Possible risks<\/strong>: what could go wrong and in what context.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Definition of success and failure<\/strong>What do you expect him\/her to achieve in 6 months?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 You can draw inspiration from frameworks such as the motivation theory of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.danpink.com\/books\/drive\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Daniel Pink: autonomy, mastery, and purpose.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 747px; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/voicit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ryan-hutton-Jztmx9yqjBw-unsplash-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"hire with intention\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The most valuable moment: the retrospective<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Six months after joining, he returns to that thesis and revises:<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Were the hypotheses confirmed?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Were there signs you failed to read?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>What did you learn to improve your future decisions?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This analysis is not just about the person hired, but about <strong>your selection process<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 719px; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/voicit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tran-mau-tri-tam-tZnbakTUcTI-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"hire with intention\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion: Hire with more intention, less intuition<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The candidate's thesis is not a bureaucratic document. It is a strategic tool for <strong>hire with intention<\/strong>, make conscious decisions and learn from each process.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>It helps you hire better.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Improve your ability to assess talent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Strengthens team culture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The next time you make a hiring decision, write a thesis. You'll be surprised how much you can learn.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/voicit.com\/en\/blog\/human-resources\/evaluate-candidate-responses\/5536\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ud83d\udc49\ud83c\udffbYou might also be interested in reading \"Evaluating candidate responses: how to listen better\"\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Article\",\n    \"headline\": \"La tesis del candidato: c\\u00f3mo contratar con intenci\\u00f3n\",\n    \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n        \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n        \"@id\": \"https:\\\/\\\/voicit.com\\\/blog\\\/recursos-humanos\\\/contratar-con-intencion\\\/5545\\\/\"\n    },\n    \"datePublished\": \"2026-04-05T22:10:10\",\n    \"dateModified\": \"2026-04-05T22:10:10\",\n    \"author\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Person\",\n        \"name\": \"\\u00c1lvaro Arrescurrenaga\",\n        \"jobTitle\": \"CEO y cofundador\",\n        \"url\": \"https:\\\/\\\/voicit.com\\\/blog\\\/author\\\/contactovoicitgmail-com\\\/\",\n        \"worksFor\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n            \"name\": \"Voicit\",\n            \"url\": \"https:\\\/\\\/voicit.com\"\n        }\n    },\n    \"publisher\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n        \"name\": \"Voicit\",\n        \"url\": \"https:\\\/\\\/voicit.com\",\n        \"logo\": {\n            \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n            \"url\": \"https:\\\/\\\/voicit.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/09\\\/cropped-Voicit-avatars_Round_black-white_MinimumClearance_512x512-copy.png\",\n            \"width\": 512,\n            \"height\": 512\n        }\n    }\n}<\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cuando contratamos con intenci\u00f3n, tomamos decisiones que impactan profundamente el futuro de un equipo. Pero, \u00bfcu\u00e1ntas veces lo hacemos sin dejar constancia clara de por qu\u00e9 creemos que esa persona es la indicada? En este art\u00edculo, exploramos una herramienta poderosa pero poco usada para contratar con intenci\u00f3n: la tesis del candidato. \u00bfQu\u00e9 es una tesis [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"Aprende a contratar con intenci\u00f3n: una gu\u00eda para identificar talento, evaluar con prop\u00f3sito y mejorar cada proceso de selecci\u00f3n.","rank_math_focus_keyword":"contratar con intenci\u00f3n"},"categories":[20],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5545","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-recursos-humanos"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/voicit.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5545","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/voicit.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/voicit.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/voicit.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/voicit.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5545"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/voicit.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5545\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8809,"href":"https:\/\/voicit.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5545\/revisions\/8809"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/voicit.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5545"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/voicit.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5545"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/voicit.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5545"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}