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5 Questions Every Sales Candidate Should Ask During an Interview

Posted on March 15, 2021March 16, 2021 by caitlinhoward

Responding to an interview question with a flawless answer is not the only way to impress a hiring professional. Interviewers also take into account whether candidates are asking intelligent and thoughtful questions about the position and the company. Sales candidates should be especially concerned with which questions they ask during an interview. Asking the right questions will not only...

20 Tough Questions to Expect in Your Next Sales Interview

Posted on January 31, 2017January 5, 2021 by caitlinhoward

No matter how much experience you have or how many times you’ve been interviewed for a new job, it can still be hard to remain confident and find the right answers to tricky interview questions. Sales interviews, in particular, are known to vary from direct questions to abstract questions to even very vague interview questions. As a sales candidate, you have to be ready for all types of intervie...

How To Answer Difficult Sales Interview Questions

Posted on August 20, 2015January 7, 2021 by caitlinhoward

Interviews are nerve-wracking enough on their own, but sales interviews are notorious for having outlandish questions, role-playing exercises and even the dreaded “sell me this pen” scenario. Even the most experienced sales reps can get caught off guard when trying to answer a difficult sales interview question if they’re not expecting it. Before your next sales interview, take some time to revi...

The Insider’s Guide to Using Social Media to Get Hired

Posted on July 1, 2015August 18, 2022 by caitlinhoward

Many job seekers think it’s best to hide or delete their social media profiles and online activity when searching for a new position. In reality, having no online presence will make you seem suspicious or even deter employers and hiring managers from pursuing you. In fact, 21 percent of hiring managers say they are less likely to consider job candidates if they can’t find information about that pe...

3 Strikes, You’re Out! – Tips for Post-Interview Follow Up

Posted on April 17, 2015January 7, 2021 by caitlinhoward

After completing an interview, your next step should always be to send a thank-you email to the interviewer or hiring manager. Since hiring managers are very busy people, sometimes it can take them a few days or even a week to respond to your email. But what happens when the hiring manager isn’t responding at all? How do you know when to stop reaching out? In honor of baseball being back, I’m goin...

Practice Makes Perfect: How to Rehearse for Your Next Job Interview

Posted on August 13, 2013December 2, 2022 by KathleenSteffey

By Caroline M.L. Potter There are a lot of steps that usually happen before you get to the interview portion of your job search: writing a resume, networking, compiling your references. Most folks are able to put a lot of effort into getting the interview, but many fall apart during the actual interview. Why? Poor planning and a lack of practice. Instead of winging it, or relying solely on your pr...