How to Use LinkedIn to Hire, Get Hired or Sell More (Part 1)
With the New Year upon us it’s time to get to work on our resolutions. According to most polls the top 2 resolutions are to get in shape and get …
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How to Explain a Blemish in Your Background During an Interview
Some of us have a mistake or blip in our background which invariably will come up during an interview process. A DUI 6 years ago? 7 month employment gap? One …
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How to Prepare for a Sales Interview
If you are interviewing for a sales position that is a step up from your current one you’ll likely face competition that is already selling at this level. Separating yourself …
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The #1 Reason Why Candidates Get Rejected in a Sales Interview (and What to do About It)
Having conducted literally thousands of interview debriefs with hiring managers, I can confidently say that there is a #1 reason why interviewees get passed on. They simply talk too much. …
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How (and Why) to Use a Brag Book During a Sales Interview
If a sales opportunity is good enough to interview for, it’s good enough to put in the proper effort to win the position. Separating yourself from your competition during the …
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Job Hoppers – How Much is Too Much?
The topic of job hoppers, or employment stability, is a critical yet poorly understood topic. Few employers like job hoppers but fewer still have any tangible data on what’s acceptable, …
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How to Avoid Becoming a Mis-Hire
There are scores of semi-content sales professionals out there that know that there’s a better position out there for them. Each time they think about interviewing, one simple question stops …
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Linkedin Profile Tips to Land Your Dream Sales Job
Often landing that dream sales job begins by simply getting noticed and I have a few Linkedin Profile tips to help make that happen. Even if you’re getting more attention …
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How to Get Your Sales Resume Noticed
Learning how to get your sales resume noticed by recruiters and/or HR professionals is critical to landing an interview. A recent study by the job site TheLadders, gives us insight into …
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