This week we cover the issues having to do with landing a new sales job or hiring the right sales rep. We talk about how you can better prepare for your interview, impress throughout your interview, & follow up in an effective way. Businesses looking to hire new employees will also learn about some great interview questions to make sure you hire the best for your company.
Preparation
- Don’t mass apply to jobs. Customize your resume based on what roles you are applying for
- Be as specific as possible on your resume. We all know that customer service involves answering phones
- Research the company before going in for your interview
- Have answers prepared for potential questions
- Get motivated – Shia is here to help
Interview
- Be confident yet reserved & respectful.
- Answer questions honestly. People can tell if you aren’t being transparent
- Be ready to answer the question, “What is an area you need to improve, & how do you plan to do so.”
- If you ran into a difficult question in your last interview, be sure to have an answered prepared for this time
- Magic wand questions
- “Sell me this pen”
Follow Up
- Ask what the next steps are
- Be clear on the timeline for hiring
- If the employer can’t ask you a certain question, it is also not okay for you to ask it of them.
- Follow up with a personality test
- Thank you cards don’t go to spam
What is the hardest interview question that you have been asked (or have asked)? Tweet us @pushpullsales
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