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In a time where so many people are seeking opportunities, you would think that it’s pretty simple to find excellent sales representatives. However, it’s not as simple as it may seem. There are three common mistakes that most of us tend to make when selecting new agents that can lead to an array of issues for the group, the business and for your company, and even for the new agent.

The three errors are:

Picking someone to work with simply because they’re “hungry” to get an opportunity
Selecting someone because you “like” you, and
Choosing someone who is “running away from” something instead of “running toward” something.
Let me discuss these errors in greater specific detail.

Picking Someone to Date Because They’re “Hungry”

It’s tempting to choose those who are “hungry.” It’s reasonable to assume that someone who’s eager to get a job could be the ideal candidate. They’ll be hard-working, diligent, and be able to overcome any challenge they may encounter.

However, it’s not always in this manner. The reality is that people who are looking to get a job are simply desperate for cash and will seek out every opportunity to earn money. This can be… till the chance they’ve always wanted occurs. Even if they’re willing to take on a chance to make money doesn’t mean that it’s what they’re looking for.

It doesn’t mean that they’re qualified to do the job. It’s a huge challenge to succeed in the event that an agent is equipped with the necessary skills and capabilities to succeed in their field; however, placing an agent in a position that has no such skills is infuriating to them, your team, and you.

Don’t get me wrong. If you discover someone with the necessary skills to succeed and they’re eager for success, you could exceptionally be able to identify a superstar to watch. The problem is that wanting to be a part of something isn’t enough reason to invite an individual to your team.

An effective way to remain neutral in this endeavor is to create an inventory of the qualities required for success in the job you are offered. When you are interviewing the person, keep this list of essential traits before you so that you can either physically or mentally go through them. This will stop you from picking an individual for the wrong reasons.

Selecting Someone You “Like” You Like Them

Everyone has a tendency to be drawn by people we are drawn to, which is a beautiful thing. Problems arise when we let our feelings about someone take precedence over our judgment. It is essential to understand that I am not talking about disobeying your “gut” feelings about an individual (or the “thing” in general). It’s not about that. I’m talking about making the decision to invite someone on your team due to something you “like.”

It could be because of their attire or the way they talk. They might seem like another person or like them. But any of these things will not hinder their chances of success. None of them will be helpful without possessing the characteristics and capabilities you are aware of to be successful. The trick is to avoid the notion that you “like the person” to not cloud your judgment.

A lot of the characteristics or characteristics they have could be beneficial to their career; however, those traits on their own aren’t enough motive to hire them. If you refer back to the list of qualities that you must possess created, you will be able to remain focused on your decision-making.

Selecting Someone Who’s “Running from” Something

This error in recruiting is more subtle than the others. However, it can result in similar results as the failure of a salesperson. Let’s first define the issue and then discuss ways to determine if the problem is present. There is a distinct distinction between those who are “running away from” something and someone who’s “running towards” something.

Someone who’s fleeing from something has often had negative experiences in the area they are or were. Perhaps they’ve were involved in a dispute in the workplace with their manager, are exhausted from traveling or getting fired… once more. Maybe they feel undervalued in the position they’re currently. But each of these causes has any connection to your chance. These are focused on what they don’t desire and not what they actually want.

Here are some suggestions on ways to tell if they’re running away toward or from something. If you ask them what they’re searching for in an opportunity, and the answers they give are things they do not want, it’s likely they’re running away instead of going towards. Let me provide a few examples. If they respond, “I want to be acknowledged for my efforts,” and feeling unappreciated was an issue in the past for them, They’re running from. If they reply that they don’t wish to answer to their boss and are running away from a boss, then they’re running. If they say they’d like a job where they don’t need to travel to work, then they’re probably running from.

They’re basically telling you what they do not would like. Most of the time, they don’t really know what they’d like, but they do are aware of what they do not wish for. They’re usually suffering from “the grass always grows greener” syndrome and aren’t able to appreciate the real-world implications of their opportunities.

It’s crucial to know the difference between an individual who is searching for a good chance or unhappy with their current situation. One way to achieve this is to be a better listener, master the art of asking the right questions, and work on finding out what motivates a person. When you’ve improved your ability to ask questions and listen, You’ll be able to swiftly find out what’s happening in a prospective candidate’s mind.

If you can make these three mistakes and make these three mistakes, you’ll boost the overall quality of your team as well as the efficiency of their output.