Got a big interview coming up next week, and I want to stand out. What's a good, simple answer to "What motivates you in sales?" I don't want to sound like every other rep, so I need… more

I've been a high-performing SDR and hitting my numbers (120%+) for a year. I'm anxious to move up to the AE level, but everyone says I need at least 18 months, but I feel ready now. Am I jumpi… more

I've had three final interviews this month, including presentations and mock calls, and nothing has panned out. I'm starting to wonder what I'm doing wrong at the last stage. What are your… more

I've got 15 years in sales - enterprise, SaaS, and recruiting. The writing's on the wall at my current job, though. A recruiter I know swears sales jobs are still plentiful even with how rough… more

I was wondering if anyone has advice on getting in medical sales/device/pharma. I spent roughly the past 7 months networking (Linkedin) and applying to roles and I just haven't heard back or my ap… more

I am interviewing to work at Coleman Research as a Client Management Associate, however I started as a field sales and marketing representative for techtronic industries in June. This means that if I … more

I've been out of sales for seven years, but I want to get back in. So far, I've filled out dozens of applications for inside sales (remote preferred) via LinkedIn and Indeed with no luck. Eith… more

In May, I interviewed with a company and was told I’d get an offer, but the role was put on hold due to restructuring. They recently reached back out, sent an offer, and I accepted.

Now, another compan… more

Had what I thought was a great phone interview last week. The talent acquisition person and I had excellent rapport, and the call ended with him saying they're moving me forward in the process. I … more

When applying, I’m curious why the need for Nationality, Disability and Veteran Status? Why is this a constant? It seems like that would be a possible discrimination on its own.

Just got out of a 4-hour interview and I'm wiped! They had me walking to different buildings and talking to so many people. I kept a good attitude but man, it was a lot. Are long interviews like t… more

Not usually one to be selective but I'm about to give up on in-person interviews. I'm so tired of spending money on gas or Uber just to get ghosted or rejected. I just had one where I showed u… more

What to do? I have an interview scheduled for tomorrow, but the recruiter disappeared - and I have no details on who I'm meeting or where. I found her first email in my spam folder and it looked a… more

Four weeks since my termination and I'm starting to panic. Applied to 28 companies, spent weekends rewriting my resume for each posting. Nothing. Not even automated rejections. My confidence is sh… more

I can't land a new sales job because my last one was at ADP where I did not perform well. It was partly because of being in a challenging territory where no one hit quota for the past 3 years. But… more

My role was eliminated back in July, so I'm basically camped out on LinkedIn now - applying to anything that makes sense and hitting up hiring managers and recruiters. I'm barely hearing back … more

When should I follow up with an interview?

Just wondering, is it bad practice to ask a hiring manager before an interview if the position is basically already filled? I had a feeling the last one I went on was just a formality. The HR manager … more

Although I've been at my current job for about 18 months, I've been passively keeping an eye out for new roles. I'm not desperate to leave, but I'd jump at the right opportunity. So if… more

I'm so fed up with being ghosted after interviews. I had five different rounds with a company last week, and they've gone totally silent since then. Why does this keep happening to us? It'… more

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Brief question: How much weight do post academic certificates carry when considering candidates? I’m currently on another platform to build up my professional skills and it claims accreditation… and may be,… more

Im 26 years old. Ive only ever done sales, currently in RV sales. Have experience in furniture and bedding, retail tech sales, and a little bit of car sales. Im currently in the Youngstown area but I … more

Is the sales interview process getting crazy? My last interview was with four people at once, and now they're scheduling a follow-up with the company's president. A few years ago, it seemed li… more

I've noticed my more recent applications now show "under review" instead of quick rejections since I've improved my cover letters. I started applying back in July, and every couple o… more

As a sales recruiter, how do you view candidates who are applying while only being 3 months into a role post-grad?

I've been applying on company websites instead of job boards because it seems more professional. I always add my LinkedIn link too. Does it actually matter how you apply, or do they consider appli… more

Do recruiters even look for candidates on this site?

Hi, I’d like to ask for insights from those who have been in sales accounts. A company I applied to asked me to submit a payslip showing the breakdown of my previous salary. I find this uncomfortable… more

I'm actively job searching but my current employer doesn't know. Is it acceptable to tell potential employers they can't contact my current boss for now? I'm worried about losing my cu… more

Been considering the LinkedIn "Open to Work" badge for my profile. I'm actively job searching but still employed. Does it really increase visibility with hiring managers, or should I kee… more

I keep seeing 'Promoted' jobs on LinkedIn that seem to follow me even when I change my location filter to different states. Are these basically just job ads? They feel different from regular p… more

Currently I've been at my job since May 23'; a month ago a recruiter called me about a job; it pays better & the job description is more inline w/ my goals. During my last interview(the 4… more

Looking for advice or leads on great recruiters and/or recruiting companies within the Medical/Healthcare world. I have had no luck using the free platforms(Indeed, Linkedln, Glassdoor, etc, etc). Will pay… more

I'm hitting the job market again and a few times I've seen applications ask for references right off the bat, which feels like a major red flag to me. I'm not about to waste the time of pe… more

I've had a few promising interviews recently (some first and some second rounds), but I'm now a few weeks out and haven't heard anything back. I've even left a couple of follow-up voic… more

For experienced professionals in the tech industry, what’s the best way to highlight skills and value to ensure age is not a factor in the hiring process? Do you see ageism as a real challenge in toda… more

I'm stressing about a screening I had last Tuesday for a role I really want. The company offered just two days to schedule through their recruiting firm. My interviewer seemed pretty junior - coul… more

I'm working on my resume and trying to decide whether to include a few short-term roles I've had. These were at companies with high turnover, but they taught me a lot and gave me relevant job … more

I've been rejected by the same company three times over the past two years. Even so, I still really want to work there, and they just posted a new job I'm qualified for. I'm just afraid th… more