Ask A Recruiter - Sales

I'm really struggling to interview well even though I have a great background and feel qualified. Things are totally fine with the opening pleasantries but then I tend to freeze up when asked poin… more

I haven’t used Linkedln for a few years; kind of gave up on that platform. Now I’ve met with a company (multiple times) and in the last interview they referenced my old company, which is still on LinkedIn. … more

After burning out twice in tech sales, I'm wondering if the industry is shifting. I'm great at building relationships and closing deals, but I refuse to sacrifice my mental health again. I gue… more

I currently live in Frostproof, FL. I can't seem to find a job. I'm 1 year out of prison and I recently received my CDL Permit.

I have an interview at a company with terrible reviews (1.9 Glassdoor rating, bad Reddit posts). I don't want to work there but considering going for interview practice since I'm rusty. Worth … more

Hey, i think maybe it is one post more about this, but two weeks ago without no reason the company when i was working ending my position, and now, i am extremely worried, because i am just single mom … more

I keep getting asked about "workplace personality" in sales interviews rather than about the 30+ enterprise deals I've closed. How do I politely redirect these culture fit questions to e… more

I have an interview on Monday, but I found out I'll be travelling for a client meeting that got rescheduled unexpectedly. Now, I won't be back until Monday evening. Should I reschedule and be … more

I've been with the same firm for nearly a decade and have progressed from junior sales to senior account manager. Will recruiters see this type of longevity at the same place as strategic career b… more

Hi Bowl!
I‘m hoping for help on how to frame my recent termination.
I‘m an AE working in the UK. Your employer here can terminate your contract without explanation if you’ve been with the company for >2 years. A… more

Has anyone reading this or know anyone that has been successful with using Medreps? I've been paying monthly and have had no success; I've even used a resume service to "spice" up my… more

I'm currently on a PIP and found a new opportunity. If I gave my standard two weeks' notice, would I still likely be marked as "not eligible for rehire"? If so, is there any real ben… more

I'm interviewing for a sales position where the entire team is new, having been with the company for under a year. I saw layoff reviews online, but the recruiter I'm working with said that was… more

I got laid off when my company downsized its sales team, and it's been 10 weeks of solid networking and interviewing. I've completed two sales training programs during this time. Should I be c… more

I just finished my third interview, and they said they're still interviewing other candidates. Has anyone been in this situation and actually gotten the job? I'm wondering if I should follow u… more

I'm trying to decide on a job offer, but I'm worried because the hiring manager kept avoiding my questions about why people leave. It felt like a red flag to me. Would you see it as a warning … more

Hello,
Unfortunately, I won't be sharing my experience; instead, I'm asking for yours. I have a B1 level in English and I'm currently learning German, at the beginning of the B1 level.
I'm a p… more

Having my position recently "eliminated" the new word for "Laid
Off", I feel that age discrimination is being used to eliminate me from consideration. How can I combat that problem… more

I've noticed a frustrating trend in some of my recent interviews where the employer ends the conversation very abruptly. Yesterday, a phone interview was cut short after I answered just a single q… more

The last four months of my job search were brutal, with nothing but ghosting and automated responses. But the past couple of weeks have given me a little hope. I'm actually getting replies and hav… more

Is it wise to make a claim with the EEOC when I'm still looking for another job in the industry. They make us take all this training but then can't respond to me which takes 2 seconds. It'… more

Any recommendations on recruiters who can help with resume building and job searching? At a point where I’ll pay for help.

I have an interview lined up for next week, but an unexpected personal emergency has come up that conflicts with the scheduled time. I really need to reschedule, but I'm worried about making a bad… more

I applied for a job that was perfect for my background - 5+ years doing exactly what they needed. The phone interview went well, the hiring manager told me he was impressed and even sent me a LinkedIn… more

I have some experience in sales because I worked for OSL, a wireless retail job inside of Walmart. I'm looking for advice on what to do with that experience or where to take it. It's only a few months but… more

I applied for a job at a hotel. And 5 minutes or so after they messaged me to set up an interview the next day for housekeeping. What are the odds of getting hired same day barring something extreme i… more

I was laid off in May and have been actively job searching ever since. I've reached out to old coworkers, updated my LinkedIn, completed online courses, and even hired a career coach. I'm gett… more

I have moved to a new state, originally from NYC and relocated to Las Vegas. I am having a very hard time translating my experience to this new market. I worked in fashion, specifically in textiles … more

Just laid off last week after 6 years, and I'm trying to keep moving forward. The writing was on the wall, but actually hearing "we're letting you go" still hit hard. I was proud of … more

I left my last job after only 3 months due to a poor culture fit. Basically, the role was misrepresented during interviews. Should I include this brief stint on my resume and explain the situation, or… more

How do you ask for or get constructive feedback from a form rejection email?
I apply for jobs that I have experience doing, am perfectly suited for, but I get an email a month later saying "Thanks for … more

After my recent interview, the recruiter said I got the job and there would be one more casual meeting. I sent over all my paperwork as requested, but now complete silence. I've followed up multip… more

I've noticed lately while applying for jobs, that one question is to give three dates when you're available for interview, every time I've given three dates, I never hear back, why is tha… more

How do you negotiate a commission guarantee? Position I am looking at offers a base salary + incentive plan for sales but the position is significantly less than my current pay. I’ve never had to do t… more

Been looking for a job for 3 months since I got laid off from my tech company. I'm getting interviews, but it seems no one pays a base salary anymore. 5 years ago when I was job hunting, these job… more

I feel confused after my interview on Monday. It was maybe 12-13 minutes total, but the conversation flowed well, and they got through their whole list of questions for me. I know they're also swa… more

Four years in inside sales, consistently a top performer, and I've customized my resume six different ways for field sales positions. Still no interviews. I've matched job descriptions word-fo… more