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Would you hire someone who didn't fit the typical mold? I did.

Name: Would you hire someone who didn't fit the typical mold? I did.
Uploaded: 2023-12-06T23:37:31+00:00
Duration: 59 s
Channel: Touraj Tabatabai
Description: In this anecdote, a sales leader recounts hiring a candidate with no college education and possibly no high school diploma. The decision was based on the…

6 Dec 2023 · 1 min

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In this anecdote, a sales leader recounts hiring a candidate with no college education and possibly no high school diploma. The decision was based on the candidate’s proven sales track record: he previously sold automotive magazine advertising to unrelated businesses like bakeries, demonstrating critical thinking and the ability to meet quota despite a mismatched territory. After being hired, the newcomer quickly outperformed many seasoned sales reps, confirming the leader’s belief that real-world results and problem‑solving ability outweigh formal credentials. The story underscores a hiring philosophy that prioritizes demonstrated capability and results over traditional educational qualifications.

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One of my favorite hires that I ever made as a sales leader was a guy who had zero college experience, probably didn't graduate from high school, and was very rough on the edges. So why did I even give him a shot? He had a track record of success in sales. He had a territory at a previous employer selling automotive advertising in an automotive magazine with zero automotive businesses in his territory. He made his quota by selling advertising to other companies such as bakeries. This showed me this guy was a critical thinker and was gonna make his number one way or another, and he did not disappoint. He came out the gate as a new hire, outselling many of the most experienced sales reps in the office. Experience and results over capability.