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Recent Sales Hiring Articles

13 Traits of an Outstanding Salesperson

When you're hiring salespeople, you're hiring the future of your company. Here are qualities young start-up founders say they look for in new sales hires.  Read more

The 5 Hardest Jobs to Fill in 2013

Fast-growing start-ups are waging a war for top talent. But among even the most difficult positions to slot, a few emerge as the most challenging of all.  Read more

4 Characteristics of the Ultimate Start-up Hire

When you launch a company, each additional employee makes an enormous difference. Here's exactly what you need to look for.  Read more

Use Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter to Find (and Vet) New Hires 

On social networks, you can learn what prospective candidates are like long before you meet them, says Dave Kerpen, co-founder of Likeable Media.  Watch video

Yahoo Is Trying to Lure Back Former Employees: Should You?

Sometimes employees who leave or take a break return more qualified than before. In Yahoo's case, it smacks of desperation.  Read more

3 Oddball Interview Questions You Need to Ask 

Vanessa Nornberg, owner of Metal Mafia, talks about how she screens candidates.  Watch video

These Days, Recruiters Are Worth the Money

When it comes to sourcing the right interview candidates, I've never been keen to use recruiters. But I recently changed my mind.  Read more

Vanessa Nornberg: Building a Killer Salesforce 

Inc. Live: The Metal Mafia founder explains how you can ramp up your recruiting and interviewing process to get the best possible sales team.  Watch video

Top 3 Interview Questions for Hiring Salespeople

Streamline the interview process with these three questions that help you zero in on serious candidates.  Read more

How to Find Employees Who Go Beyond 

Don't ask candidates if they have integrity, says the founder of Shake Shack and Union Square Cafe. Do this instead.  Watch video

Let's Expand the Definition of 'Great Salesperson'

Entrepreneurs gripe that great salespeople are scarce. But the real problem is that most companies' concept of a great salesperson is too narrow.  Read more

Make Your Employees Love Working for You: 4 Simple Steps 

Amy Buckner Chowdhry explains how she improved employee retention at AnswerLab, the digital experience consultancy she co-founded.  Watch video

Give Prospective Hires a Tryout 

Indigo Triplett, a human resources consultant, recommends you don't try to predict how a new hire will turn out. Give her a trial run.  Watch video

Bounce Back From a Bad Hire: 10 Tips

Once you realize you've made a bad hire, don't get mired in regret. Instead, focus on what to do next.  Read more

4 Cheap Ways to Find Sales Superstars

How to find top salespeople--without hiring a recruiter  Read more