Ask A Recruiter - Sales

Got hired for a job. Worked for 3 months training. Got very little work to practice what I had learned only to lose my job due to poor performance. They had hired 7 of us with the same job title. … more

I've had this side hustle selling on Shopify for about 18 months - doing all the marketing, customer outreach, conversions myself. Would adding that help or hurt me when recruiters look at my appl… more

Hi there Current service manager at a leading golf car dealership just looking to possibly get out of the service department or possibly work more backend such as warranty. Anyone have recommendations… more

Is it rude to ask a recruiter how bonuses are handled when the year is almost over? I want clarity before switching roles. How do you ask without sounding entitled?

I bombed at my last company bc they literally threw me a laptop and said good luck. I want to avoid that nightmare again, but don't want to come off as needing my hand held either. What's a go… more

If me and another rep both closed $2M last year, what's the tiebreaker for getting chosen for a job? I'm in tech sales and feel like everyone's resume says the exact same thing. Do they ju… more

December is unpredictable. Some days amazing, some days everyone is out shopping and ignoring me. If I interview for a new role, should I explain the seasonality or does it sound like I am making excu… more

Does anybody know the typical salary for a Wells Fargo Treasury Management Consultant in AZ?

are December interviews more chill or more chaotic I had one last year where the manager wore a Christmas jumper and another where the panel looked like they wanted to go home ... do moods affect deci… more

I've been hunting for an AE job for about a month, and the options on LinkedIn and Indeed are few and far between. Are you guys finding better opportunities somewhere else, or is the market just t… more

What benefit is there to a sales insurance agent who is a team member to be a 1099 employee?

I am exhausted. Between targets, year end push, and job hunting, December feels heavier than usual. How honest can I be about burnout in an interview without worrying it will be held against me?

I somehow missed a job interview for a position I'm perfect for. They asked for my availability, I sent it, and heard nothing for a week. Today I'm checking my email to follow up and found the… more

Does hiring slow down in December as much as people say?? I keep hearing "wait until January," but I have also seen roles posted this week. Iam trying to figure out if I should push hard now… more

I have a LinkedIn account, but never use it except to apply for jobs. I'm seriously looking for a new job, and wonder if I should be concerned that recruiters might notice that I don't post or… more

So these Chairman's shares we all want and appreciate...but has anyone read the policy on those? If you are out for 6 months or more they take them back for being out. If you get seriously sick or… more

I noticed Al screening tools rejecting applications within minutes. It makes me wonder if half the roles are even getting human eyes on them anymore. how much power does Al really have in the hiring p… more

I have started using Al to prep for interviews because it helps me structure my thoughts. The problem is, I do not want to walk into a room sounding like ChatGPT. How do you use Al for prep without lo… more

I've been tweaking my resume with ChatGPT, and I'm not sure if this is smart or if hiring managers can instantly tell. For those who actually review resumes, what bugs you most about AI-writte… more

A recruiter reached out yesterday about an AE role. Would it be reasonable to ask the salary range right away, or does that come across as too direct? I'm trying to be more efficient with my time … more

After 33 years in security and commercial sales, I am attempting to start a fresh new career in the Insurance industry Property& Casualty. Do you think it will be hard to get a sales job after I… more

I have seen job ads that vanish after two days - ghost jobs. People apply, interview, and find nothing ever existed. Makes me wonder: are we selling ourselves into real roles or illusions? Is anyone v… more

I'm interviewing at a place I really want to work, but they only give 10 PTO days a year. That's for sick days and vacation combined. Can you usually negotiate more? I need at least 15 days. H… more

So I got asked "why did you leave your last role?" - and I almost said "because I got ghosted by the last company". Probably not the line they want. What's your go-to answer th… more

What are some signs that an interview is basically a done deal before you even sit down? I've had a couple where I swear they already decided on an internal person or got hung up on my employment … more

Is it just me or has job-interview ghosting become the new norm? I had one promising lead, nailed the first call, then silence. Weeks of nothing. Feels weird to go from "you sound great" to … more

Has anyone else over 50 been asked about their energy in interviews? I'm 54 and run marathons, but I guess I came across as old. Maybe I should've played up how energetic I am more? Either way… more

I walked into an interview full of energy and the panel looked half asleep. I tried to stay upbeat, but honestly, it threw me off. Does interviewer energy actually matter or am I overthinking it?

I left a role once because the culture drained me more than the workload. Has anyone ever done that?

I asked for the salary band early on and the recruiter acted surprised. I work in tech sales. Pay matters. Time matters. Is there a polite way to ask without feeling like I am breaking a rule?

How much does having a college degree matter to sales recruiters? I consistently make or exceed quota, but I never went to college. Performance should count more, right?

Is it a red flag when the hiring manager brags about loving chaos? I had an interview last week where they said the team "thrives in constant fire drills." I do not. Do I run?

I need advice on a bizarre interview situation. Things were going smoothly until the manager suddenly excused themselves, walked out, then came back acting totally different and said they're bench… more

I have applied to 5 roles with a particular company over the past 2 years, but have never even gotten an interview. I'm more than qualified for the roles, however it's a different industry tha… more

I have stayed loyal to my company for years, but leadership changes have made the culture unpredictable. How do you tell a recruiter you want stability without sounding resistant to change? I genuinel… more

I have a interview with the regional VP for an SMB leadership role (3rd round) no prep was given. This is for a mid size company under 5,009 emps, any insights how to pre.

I've been in sales for 3 years, and have never missed quota (avg 120%). But... I sell to small businesses, so my deals are typically $5-10K. I'm hoping to level up my career, but worried enter… more

I'm looking for PT remote evenings...I'm finding that remote isn't as common as it used to be. But part time remote is VERY rare! There's some straight commission positions or position… more

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Do you actually read cover letters? I am starting to think they are just decorative attachments at this point. Be honest, what do you do with cover letters?