“I was hired for the vibes:”  TikTok can’t stop talking about personality hires

The platform is buzzing with tips and skits on the famed “personality hire”—and just how the title might get you out of work.

Some TikTok creators have latched on to the latest workplace buzzword: personality hires. Defined by their soft skills, personality hires have the team mindset and can-do attitude to lift an office’s spirits. Or, in the eyes of some creators, they may be using their bubbly persona to skirt by hard work.