Industry experience looks good on paper. But too much of a good thing could be problematic.
ByMichelle Richardson and Russ Sharer
| 5:00 a.m. June 23, 2022
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It’s safe to say nearly every sales manager has regretted at least one of his or her new hires. Resumes, interviews and even references can sometimes conceal the truth that the only thing a salesperson knows how to sell is themself.
While there are many mistakes that can be made in the hiring process, it’s our opinion the biggest mistake is exclusively hiring people from within your industry.
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