Ask A Recruiter - Sales

I’m seeing a lot of job postings that list specific CRM mastery as a hard requirement. I’ve only ever used one platform, so I’m wondering if I should be worried about the learning curve or if it’s mos… more

Hey so i’m a felon and of course i regret everything i did to get that on my record but im in desperate need of a job asap and my probation ends next year in april. Any jobs that give second chance wh… more

had a moment this week where a customer asked me if sales is “safe” as a career right now. I gave a confident answer, but later I questioned it myself. With everything going on globally, am I overesti… more

Is there a polite way to ask a recruiter why so many people have been leaving a certain company lately? I’ve been tracking them for a while, and I'm concerned about the recent churn. I want to get… more

Fuel prices are creeping up again and I felt it this week driving between appointments. It sounds small, but it made me realise how quickly costs stack up in field... When you look at new roles, do yo… more

Technology is creeping into everything from analytics to customer engagement. When recruiters look at candidates now, how important is tech awareness compared with pure sales ability?

A recruiter just scheduled me for a four-hour interview without reaching out to see when I was available. I assumed they weren't interested because I submitted my application several weeks ago, so… more

I was chatting to a customer today while setting up broadband and the conversation somehow turned into mortgages. They said their rate changed twice in a week because lenders keep repricing deals. It … more

I’m finding it frustrating that I’ve spent years building experience, in management, receiving a degree- yet everyone wants to hire at an entry role or I get a rejection email minutes after submission… more

I am looking for a Sales, Sales Director, Business Development role and am incredibly strong in fundraising and my key to my success is people and connection, relationship building. Any suggestions o… more

A recruiter just told me about a sales job that pays OTE between $90k and $150k. That range is so wide it makes me nervous. I want to know what most people on the team are actually taking home. How do… more

What would you consider when choosing between these two positions? Position one is Allstate agency sales manager. Position two is Allstate agency Operations manager.

I'm looking for the best ways to connect with recruiters who specialize in tech sales roles. I've been at the same company for over 5 years. Recruiters used to reach out to me proactively, but… more

I keep getting LinkedIn messages from recruiters with established profiles asking if I’m open to new roles. I’ll reply the same day with my availability, but then they just vanish. It’s strange becaus… more

I had a moment this week where I realised how much the economy shapes confidence. When the news is positive, I feel bold about career moves. When it is negative, I hesitate a bit... Do you feel the sa… more

Trying to figure out if I should bother applying to roles that ask for 5+ years when I only have 4. I meet pretty much everything else they're asking for. Is the experience number usually a hard c… more

I was talking to a colleague about rising costs and we both admitted something quietly. Career moves feel riskier when the cost of living is high. Do you choose to stay where things feel predictable, … more

So I've job-hopped pretty consistently over the past few years, mostly for better pay. Now I'm worried recruiters are going to think I'm unstable or not serious about staying somewhere. Is… more

I filled up my car this week and genuinely paused when I saw the price. It made me think about how much everyday costs influence career decisions. If fuel and living costs keep rising, will you start … more

I had an interview this week that felt more like a conversation about adaptability than experience. Less about what I have done, more about how quickly I can learn new tools and ways of working. Is ad… more

Is it a bad idea to apply for positions I have no interest in just to get some practice in with interviewing? I want to make sure I’m ready for the companies I actually want to work for, but I’m worri… more

I saw another headline about companies cutting roles while investing more in AI. It made me pause because I work in sales, which is supposed to be “safe” from automation.
Still, it makes me wonder. Sho… more

Is it a bad sign if a company reschedules a Zoom interview twice in two weeks? They keep canceling just a few hours before the call. I’ve already prepped twice and found a sitter for my baby both time… more

I’m so confused right now. I just finished five interview rounds, and the manager told me during a coffee chat that I was his top pick. He said I’d hear back this week with good news. I had internal r… more

A hiring manager asked me what I would do differently if I joined their team. I hesitated because I did not want to criticise something I had not seen yet. How would you deal with this?

I've been unemployed for four months, and I am struggling to care anymore. My self-esteem is at an all-time low and every rejection feels like I'm just not good enough. Does anyone have tips f… more

I caught myself refreshing LinkedIn after applying for a role, just to see if they viewed my profile. It felt slightly obsessive and I knew it. Has anyone else ever done that? Or just me..

Feedback this week ... a recruiter told me, “You are strong, but they went with someone who already knows the industry.” It stung more than I expected. How do I stop experience gaps from feeling like … more

I'm always wondering if it's a bad idea to crack a clean joke or bring up mundane topics, like how's the coffee here, to break the ice at the beginning of a high-pressure interview. I tend… more

I had a screening call where the recruiter asked me why I am looking, and I gave the safe answer. Growth. New challenge. Broader exposure. The real answer is I want to feel excited again. Why is it ha… more

There is so much talk again about return to office mandates. I calculated what three extra commute days a week would actually cost me in fuel and time. It is not just convenience. It is money. If our … more

Just curious if any recruiters had any hope they could give me. I’ve worked at Chevy dealership the last 15 years and I was hoping to transition into medical sales. Most of the positions I see require… more

I'm job hunting again after 7 years and forgot how strange sales interviews can get. I just had a 10-minute debate about the best way to make a sandwich with a VP of Sales. What's the most off… more

I feel like I messed up an interview by being too honest about my situation. I didn't beg for the job, but my responses clearly indicated that I'm really in need of work at the moment. A frien… more

After being laid off, I've been applying for three months straight and have nothing to show for it yet. Well, except for two dead-end interviews. I'd like to know what it's looking like fo… more

I caught myself rehearsing answers in the shower again. I know my experience inside out, but the pressure to “perform well” in interviews still gets to me. does anyone else rehearse in a shower...

I had an interview this week where everything felt easy. We laughed, the conversation flowed, and I walked out thinking, this is it. Then two days of silence hit and I started doubting everything I sa… more

After working in a few high-stress, toxic environments, I’m picky about where I go next. Is it a red flag for recruiters if I ask about culture fit during the initial screen? I want to be upfront abou… more

In the current climate I would rather accept an offer quickly and secure something solid, or wait for the role that feels like a better long term fit... Would you? Security feels smart, but patience f… more