Most employers tend to hire people they personally like rather than the most qualified candidates. During interviews, decision makers form a first impression in the first five minutes and use the rest of the interview to rationalize that initial choice. While liking a candidate can improve communication and teamwork, it also risks passing over more skilled applicants if the initial impression is incorrect or does not assess qualifications. It is important for both employers and candidates to consider objective qualifications in addition to subjective personal feelings.