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Biggest Mistakes Hiring Authorities Make in Interviewing Sales Candidates

These mistakes are in no particular order.  All are important!

  1. Overselling the position.
  2. Rushing the hiring process.
  3. Neglecting to discuss failure.
  4. Lack of structured interview.
  5. Not assessing for cultural fit.
  6. Ignoring the importance of role-play.
  7. Ignoring the importance of resilience and grit.
  8. Focusing too much on experience over potential.
  9. Overvaluing technical skills or product knowledge.
  10. Underestimating soft skills: Communication skills, tactical empathy, and the ability to build relationships.
  11. Not using the SPQ Gold assessment, the only assessment in the world that measures for Prospecting Capabilities.