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Mike Basso | Source | CEO at Sales Talent

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Mike Basso

CEO at Sales Talent and 4 other companies
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Mike Basso is a six-time executive sales leader who recruited hundreds of salespeople and sales leaders before starting his sales recruiting agency, salestalent.com. He is an expert on hiring, interviewing, recruiting, sales, and entrepreneurship. Mike's expert quotes appear in media such as Newsweek, Business Insider, MSN, AOL, Nasdaq, Yahoo Finance, Monster.com, Hubspot, Jobscan, Jobvite, and JazzHR.

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  • Frequent Job Hopping: A Financial Red Flag
    Mike warns that serial job hopping can lead to fewer job opportunities and stagnant income. He notes, "Frequent changes may result in gaps in benefits like 401(k) matches and health insurance." Mortgage lenders view inconsistent employment as a risk, potentially leading to loan denials. Missing bonuses and tax penalties from retirement cash-outs are overlooked downsides.
  • AI in Job Applications: A Growing Concern for Recruiters
    Mike argues that AI tools in job applications complicate the hiring process, making it hard to identify truly qualified candidates. This leads to more screening calls, as recruiters struggle to differentiate between genuine applicants and those "optimized by AI." Perplexity's stance against AI use in applications is justified, reflecting a broader industry concern.
  • "Quick Apply" Feature: A Red Flag for Job Seekers?
    Mike warns, "Quick Apply should be a massive red flag for applicants." He explains that mass applications lead to less consideration for each job, making it harder for suitable candidates to stand out. Consequently, the odds of getting a response are low.
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  • Your company is defined by those you hire. Choose wisely!

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