Ask A Recruiter - Sales

I've been working in exterior home remodeling sales for a few years now (roofing, siding, windows). Quickly moved up the ladder due to performance, 2 million dollars in net sales per year. I neve… more

Is it frowned on to email/message a recruiter/hiring manager directly regarding an open internal position?

I've been unemployed for two months now, and it seems like every other interview is a one-way video. I really struggle with them – I get so much more nervous recording myself than I do talking to … more

My position was eliminated.

Went to work for a small company after 9+ years at a much larger company and now my position was eliminated at the smaller company. The small company paid very well and now I’m facing a pending r… more

I was laid off the same week I found out that I am pregnant with baby number two. My husband and I decided that I would take some time off and return to work after baby is born. This pregnancy has been pretty cha… more

I've interviewed for two roles through the same recruiter and didn't get either. I want to stay in her pipeline. Is there a way to keep a good relationship with the recruiter so I can still be… more

I'm applying for jobs, and constantly seeing requests for my home address up front. What's the best way to handle this? Should I just leave it blank? I'm curious why they need it so early … more

One unprepared interviewer just killed my dream job. Everything was going perfectly - hiring manager sold, panel presentation crushed, positive feedback all around. Then they throw in one last guy who… more

How do you break through the AI wall of getting your APPLICATION viewed by a human? Just did an experiment with a the KFC Hiring process AI and it continues to loop itself and confusing its own algori… more

I took two years off work to care for my sick mom. Now that I'm looking for a job again, potential employers keep asking what I did during that gap. I'm worried I'll sound out of touch. Ho… more

I have been suffering workplace harassment for months at Banana Republic from my leaders. My General Manager doesn't help me, and the harassment, false accusations, and the harassment from other l… more

Joe’s attitude during the hiring process was the biggest red flag. He spoke like he was doing me a favor, dismissed basic questions, and made the whole thing feel condescending. It wasn’t about timeli… more

I've gotten an interview for next week, and I've been researching the company, but I'm still unclear about their dress code and culture. Their office photos show a mix of casual and busine… more

I'm actively job searching, and recruiters often call me during my work hours. It's difficult to discuss my current role discreetly from the office, and I can't easily step out without som… more

What types of questions get asked in an interview for an assistant spa manager position? I have my Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre and have stage managed productions. I currently work as a spa asso… more

Today, I got asked a really strange, seemingly irrelevant question in an interview: "What would I find in your fridge?" It tripped me up a little, since I was trying to figure out how to int… more

I've been applying for jobs on LinkedIn, but this is weird. Sometimes I'll get emails confirming an application from a company I've never heard of, and their name wasn't mentioned when… more

I just wrapped up an interview today that involved meeting with eight people across several different groups. I'm planning to send a thank you email and am wondering about the best way to address … more

I'm looking for advice on a recent job interview. Last Friday, I was told I'd hear back early this week. The HR manager updated me on Wednesday to say it would be several more weeks as they… more

Any advice on how to tell my manager I'm leaving? I've never had this conversation before and I don't want to burn any bridges here.

I've been searching for a new job for a while now, and the job market feels incredibly tight. A friend mentioned that it's possible that businesses are essentially in a holding pattern and not… more

I recently interviewed for an inside sales role I was genuinely pumped about. The recruiter even had me polish my resume for a second interview, which I sent back the same day. Then 2 weeks of silence… more

Good afternoon, I live on an island that predominately advertises jobs for Bar or Kitchen staff and have since 1998 flourished as a high level direct sales consultant/manager but, since lockdown oppor… more

hi! i’m looking for a part-time opportunity.
i have 7 years of experience in korea’s IT industry, mainly in media sales, and recently worked on niche-market business development.

now i’d love to gain global experie… more

How often does HR Recruiting reject applicants on the same day as the date applied for overqualified candidates and what would be some example reasoning? Genuinely curious.

I interviewed twice with a big national company, was told I'd hear back in 2 weeks, and it's now been longer with no communication. My follow-up email also went unanswered. It feels so unprofe… more

Hello. I'm a seasoned sales rep pushing 60. I keep hearing "age is just a number," but let's be real here - am I actually going to get called in for interviews these days? And if I d… more

Hi, I'm reaching out for advice. With 2 years of strong sales and customer service experience in India and currently passed MBA from London, I've applied to over 300 jobs in the UK without s… more

I've heard too many stories about people hating their company's dress code, and I want to avoid that if I can. Is it cool to ask about the dress code during an interview, and how do you ask wi… more

CPR4sales - is this a real recruiting company? Has anyone ever talked to them or been placed for an interview? Have seen many jobs posted on medreps with them attached - curious about them?

I was fired from my last telemarketing job in March for being one minute late, twice, even though my sales were good. I was only there for a few weeks. I've had a few interviews since then, but no… more

I recently graduated and will be starting a new job in two weeks! The only thing is I don't own a decent suit (I borrowed one from my dad for interviews), and I really need one for work now. The o… more

My job hunt isn't going so well. Last week, I applied to 50 jobs and customized my resume for each one. The only response I got back was two rejections. I'm thinking of trying something new. S… more

I've been looking for work for 5 months and have only had one interview:
I realy have no idea what to do anymore, my only job requirements are
1. no retail/front facing roles
2. not work nights
You&#… more

Recruiters, do you have a hard time finding talent for HVAC sales/account manager roles?

I've got a Fortune 500 interview coming up next week, and it's been over ten years since I last interviewed. I want to make a strong impression, so I'm looking for some modern advice on pr… more

I'm looking for a new job because my current one (where I've only been for a month) is a terrible fit. For now, my online resume only lists my job before this one, which ended earlier this yea… more

Marriott is responding fine with me..

Seriously, is LinkedIn even worth it for job hunting these days? It feels like a content farm for attention-seeking posts about "how doing such and such taught me the truth about B2B sales" … more