What did you do before becoming a BDR? For some, it’s their first job out of college, for others, they make the leap from a completely different industry. What did your path look like and what advice would you give to someone looking to make the move?

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I’m one of those who “ended up” in sales. I had just graduated college with a completely different degree and no idea what I wanted to do. I just wanted to make money…. (Of course not what I said in interviews 😉) Luckily it worked out and now I can’t picture myself doing anything else.

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I finished college a couple years ago, but started in Sales only 8 months ago after 5 years in marketing and events (mostly agencies and corporate). I stopped doing in-person events with the pandemic, got into digital marketing, didn’t like it (and liked the pay even less). I gave Sales a try and that’s how I made the switch. No regrets so far.

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Welcome to the new bowl designed for early in career individuals

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