Mike Basso | Source | CEO at Sales Talent
Mike Basso
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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Sales Talent (https://salestalent.com/)
CEO
started Dec 2021 -
Voxie
Chief Sales Officer
Mar 2021 – Feb 2022 -
KORE Wireless
VP of Global Inside Sales
Sep 2016 – Mar 2021
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11 Ways Sales Job Seekers Can Stand Out, According to Recruiters and Sales Leaders
Here’s how to stand out in your job search— from resume tips to real-world strategies recruiters actually notice.
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Yahoo Finance: 5 Best First Jobs If You Want To Make $80K in 3 Years
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the last recorded real median household income was $80,610 in 2023. This means roughly half of all households earn more than that, while half earn less. The actual...
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Newsweek: Internet horrified by recruiter's response to applicant: "Rude and cruel"
"I was pretty shocked to receive a direct, personal response admonishing me for applying to a role," Nicole told Newsweek.
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Rethinking Resume Gaps: A New Perspective for Recruiters
Mike advises recruiters to explore the reasons behind resume gaps. He suggests candidates be transparent, listing gaps as positions with details, like caregiving or skill acquisition. Mike emphasizes understanding whether a gap is "negative, neutral, or positive" before making hiring decisions. -
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.
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