Where Are The Jobs For The Unemployed
Too many people are asking the same question. Where are the jobs? Based on what I see, the future isn’t bright for those that overlook what they have to contribute. Read the rest of this entry »
Discover How To Sell Anything To Anyone
Unfortunately, anyone can label himself or herself a salesperson. It’s unfortunate because few actually take the time to learn how to sell. Instead, they function as “walking talking brochures”. No wonder most “salespeople” never enjoy outstanding success. Read the rest of this entry »
How To Enjoy The Work You Do
Life must be miserable for people working at something they don’t enjoy. I don’t know how they get themselves out of bed just to do something void of pleasure. I do know one thing. You can’t succeed at a job unless you enjoy doing it. Read the rest of this entry »
Help… I Lost My Sales Job! So You Lost Your Sales Job, Now What?
I’m sorry you lost your sales job but enough of that, we have work to do. This is not the time to feel sorry for yourself. This is a time to get busy and get back in the race. You may have lost your sales job but another door will open. I have some advice for those that recently lost their sales job. There are a lot of sales reps saying, “I lost my sales job” and many of them are top pros. Read the rest of this entry »
A PIP May Not Be The End Of The World For A Salesperson
So, you are a sales rep on a PIP – “Performance Improvement Plan”. You may feel disappointed and even a little embarrassed. You may have question about the PIP but you’re not sure where to turn. I have some non-legal thoughts for sales reps on a PIP to consider but remember it’s just my opinion. Read the rest of this entry »
Learn To Sell Then Soar
So, you want to learn to sell. Let me show what you need to know and how to acquire those selling skills at the lowest cost. Read the rest of this entry »
The Six Figure Career Of The Future – Financial Sales Advisors
Many people are out of work and looking for the next waive of high paying six figure careers. When we look into the future, one logical option is to consider becoming a financial sales professional. This position is perfect for older workers that are accustom to higher six figure paying jobs and for those just coming out of school looking for a long term profession with a high income potential. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job employment in the financial services area is expecting faster growth compared to other job sectors. Why, because of the large number of baby boomers reaching retirement age and requiring experienced help. Also, many companies have replaced pension plans with more common 401 K plans. Whether you are young or older, a professional sales advisor position could carry you all the way throughout a full life career regardless of your age. Read the rest of this entry »
Searching For A Job After Graduating From College
Are you about to graduate from college and starting your job search? If so, I have a career option I want you to consider. I personally took this career path after graduating with a degree in history and never looked back. Read the rest of this entry »
How To Write A Resume That Gets Seen
I assume if you are looking for a job, you have been sending out resumes to recruiters and companies. Unfortunately your resume and cover letters may never be seen. Blame it on technology. If you think someone is diligently looking through each resume for the ideal candidate to fill a specific position, you may be fooling yourself. Many recruiters and companies are now using scanning automated software systems to actually sift through the hundreds of resumes without a human ever touching one. Can you imagine if you had two openings, how many hours or days of your precious time would it take to read two hundred resumes and cover letters or more. Especially in today’s tough job market, the number of resumes received by companies can be a bit overwhelming; so now comes in automation to the rescue. When you email a resume and cover letters to a company or post it on their website, these systems are actually scanning for key words or phrases that match the job description they are trying to fill. As a result, your resume could be totally overlooked if you are not doing a couple things to fix this problem. Read the rest of this entry »
May13
Networking For A Job Yields The Highest Results
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Networking For A Job Can Be Challenging
The Networking Challenge
Why is networking for a job so challenging? Because, it can be a humbling experience that is not personally easy. Basically you are asking for help from your friends and colleagues. Unfortunately networking produces about 85% of all methods of finding a job and is an “absolutely must do” in today’s job market. It can tax your skills while looking for that six figure career. You need to know how to network properly.
Everyone will tell you that networking is the only way to find that elusive job in a tough job market. Most people are reluctant to network because they are embarrassed about not having a job. Get over it and start networking with vigor. The longer you wait the harder it will be. So how do you go about the process?
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An Unemployed Salesperson Can And Will Get Back On Track
It happens. Companies don’t expect sales to increase in the near future, so along with other departments, the Sales Department is reduced. Suddenly, you’re an unemployed sales rep. I have some advice for you that can help you to quickly back on track.
You already know about those Internet job search sites so there is no need for me to mention them here. I want to be more creative and supportive with my advice for the many unemployed salespeople around the country. My goal is not only to help you find a new job in sales but to also help you prepare for it. Read the rest of this entry »
Apr5
How To Pass A Sales Skills Assessment Test
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Pass The Sales Skills Assessment Test And Get Hired.
By, Nick Moreno
Almost every week someone finds our sales training site by searching for information on how to pass a sales skills assessment test. Obviously, this is the last step to getting hired so why take chances with this high unemployment rate. Let me give you my advice on how to pass sales skills assessment test.
Typically, sales skills assessment tests attempt to identify two things. First, the test uncovers if the candidate has the personality traits found in successful salespeople. Second, the test attempts to uncover if the candidate knows how to sell. Passing a sales skills assessment test requires the candidate to excel in both areas. Read the rest of this entry »
Mar19
Obama Green Jobs Stimulus Package Creates Career Opportunities
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Where Are The Opportunities?
New and experienced workers are moving into green careers as the largest Economic Stimulus Package goes into effect. President Obama’s program is expected to create over 2 million green jobs from blue collar positions to white collar positions. Are you wondering how you can make the career move from your current job experience to a green job?
First we need to consider where the jobs are going to be. Designing and building renewable energy projects, solar, power generation, green battery production, window manufacturing, power distribution and alternative energy production are only a few areas of growth. Read the rest of this entry »
Discover How To Successfully Interview For A Job
I have some job interviewing tips for you that focus on how to best sell yourself to a hiring manager. This advice utilizes tips from salesmanship techniques because in a job interview you are selling something… you are selling yourself. Start off with a good resume and cover letter.
Salespeople know that they never get a second opportunity to create a great first impression. The same is true during a job interview. Park the stress while staying calm and confident. Get into the moment by saying to yourself “It’s Showtime” as you are about to be interviewed. This will set the stage for you just before the interview and put a smile on your face. Provide a firm handshake, look attentive and establish eye contact with the interviewer. These sales tips will help you when you are interviewing for a job. Read the rest of this entry »
Feb15
Take Time Between Jobs For Self Improvement
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What To Do Between Jobs? Take Time For Self Improvement
While you are out of work and looking for a job, what should you do? According to some job reports during the last quarter of 2008, it took about three months to find a new job. Starting the new year of 2009 with an increasingly growing unemployment rate, the time to find a job has grown to four to seven months. Since you can’t sit at your desk looking for a new position eight hours a day, use this perfect time to brush up on your professional skills or even learn new ones you never considered before. Read the rest of this entry »
Find A Job Fast By Following These Steps And Keeping Your Career Options Open
Target The Right Employment To Find A Job Fast
The best way to find a job fast is to focus on your skills and experience. There is no benefit to applying for a job that requires a skill you don’t possess. If you need to quickly develop a skills set needed in this tight job market, consider this quick and inexpensive career training program.
Write A Great Resume And Cover Letter To Find A Job Fast
Take the time necessary to develop an outstanding resume and cover letter. Focus on why someone should hire you and how you can help their company succeed. A great resume is required if you want to get hired fast. Make that resume stand out and put your best foot forward. Read the rest of this entry »
When You Learn How To Sell, You Acquire A Powerful Set Of Skills
Funny how I can up with today’s topic… learn how to sell.
I’m in my local supermarket and this little child is begging his mother to buy some kind of snack. This kid is holding the package, jumping up and down and pleading with his mother, in a rather annoying fashion. I smiled at the mother and said, “It looks like he really likes those”. The mother replied, “Yes, and he is such a born salesman”. Read the rest of this entry »
You Can Look All You Want But How Do You Truly Get A Job In Sales?
I keep a TV on in my office and listen to a financial news station while I work. Lately, all I hear about is job cuts and layoffs. I hear the numbers but I think about the families that have to be under a great deal of stress. Read the rest of this entry »
A Sales Career Is A Great Career
We are indeed quite fortunate to have a career in professional sales. It’s important to remember this even during difficult economic times. Many years ago, I decided to get into sales and I never looked back at that career decision.
Think about it. We don’t design, assemble or manufacture the product. We don’t fix it, deliver it or bill for it. Despite all that, thanks to commissions, when we close a sale we earn more money than those in other departments. I say that’s a great deal! Read the rest of this entry »
Jan3
Learn How To Sell Like A Sales Superstar
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I’ve often said the Sales Process is the most effective and efficient method to sell something. I don’t care about the product or the industry. Once you full understand how to execute the Sales Process, you’ll take the guesswork out of sales.
The Sales Process is a communication’s process that transforms prospects into clients. In this post, I’d like to dig deep into the sales process to understand how it works from the prospect’s point of view. To learn how to sell from the buyer’s perspective, there are two scale measurements you need to keep in mind. While this may sound scientific, I assure you it’s not, because “selling” is an art and not a science. Read the rest of this entry »
