We go after experience-only hiring in that it is overly subjective and wrought with pitfalls. But that doesn’t mean experience is irrelevant. There are certain aspects to an applicant’s history that is important for hiring decisions. I’m currently sourcing for a mid-level, B2B sales position in the Twin Cities’ market. Although open to less-experienced sales candidates, our customer still requires a certain level of sales experience for the position. This requirement means that the Best Buy salespeople, car salespeople and other retail-based experience is not a fit. I am certain there are talented salespeople within those groups, but the mitigating factor is that our client’s sales cycle is long (up to 2… Read More
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My apologies to those of you who were not able to comment recently on The Hire Sense. Apparently we had accidentally installed some draconian comment filter that viewed all of you as spammers. I know blaming technology is an easy way out, but it is the truth. Now, as to who activated the program… well, that is better left unsaid. All comments now welcome (except the real spammers).
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