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 …
Chris Carlson
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 …
Chris Carlson
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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