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7 Interview Questions You're Forgetting To Ask
by Paul Alvarez | Category: Article
Posted on Sunday November 1, 2021 at 8:00 AM
As you sit down to interview your next round of candidates, you pull out the standard sheet of questions and start the routine. It’s a routine you know so well you could probably conduct the interview in your sleep! ‘Tell me about yourself.’ ’Why are you leaving your current job?’. ’Where do you see yourself in 5 years?’. Seems all too familiar. You get to the end of the interview and still don’t have enough information to make an informed decision. But what do you ask? Gain critical insight into your candidate by asking a few simple questions they might not have heard before at an interview. Here are 7 questions that you might not have thought to ask your next interviewee. Are you a leader or a follower? Compared to other companies you are considering, where do we stand? Why? Design for me your ideal job. Have you ever not met quota? (If yes) Why? What 3...
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How to Attract Top Sales Talent
by Henry Glickel | Category: Article
Posted on Thursday October 14, 2021 at 07:14:50 PM
You’re ready to take on a new hire, your HR department has put up a killer advert but so far the applications are below the standard you’re looking for. They’re not experienced enough, don’t have any experience at all, or are unfamiliar with your market. So how can you stop wasting time during the hiring process and find the people who are truly right for your company? Assess your benefits A good place to start is by looking at your benefits package. The pandemic has triggered many people to reassess their attitude to work and candidates are increasingly looking for bigger and better benefits packages. Gone are the days where you could offer statutory holidays only or ask people to work from the office 24/7. Now if you want to attract the best sales talent you have to be one step ahead of your competitors. Flexible working hours are a great way to attract those top performers who are prioritizing family life; allowing them to give their...
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Why Choose a Career in Sales?
by Sheri Pintarelli | Category: Article
Posted on Monday September 14, 2021 at 07:16:23 PM
As companies emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, demand for salespeople is increasing dramatically, so why is there a shortage of sales talent? With the opportunity to make good money, you’d think it would be an attractive prospect for many, especially coming out of such uncertain times. So what’s the issue? Image Problems We’re all familiar with Mad Men and it could be that the stereotypes of sleazy salespeople who’ll do anything to get the sale are putting you off. Another issue is that people often don’t think of sales as a career, instead viewing it as a stop-gap or stepping stone to something more “honorable”. There’s also a misplaced belief that all sales jobs are built on unrealistic, unattainable targets designed to push you to achieve more and more. The reality is that salespeople are personable and friendly who are in it for the long haul! Gone are the days of the hard sell, these days it’s all about...
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