WHAT IS A “BIRKMAN FIT”? No… it’s not an emotional meltdown. We’re talking about a candidate’s fit for a role — and that goes far beyond whether someone can technically do the job. When organizations evaluate fit, they often focus only on behavior: “Can this person perform the tasks required?” But there are several other important questions worth exploring: Why did the previous person struggle in the role? Was it a lack of skill… or a mismatch in work style, communication, pa