I have a guest author for you today: Rich DeMatteo, from Corn on the Career opportunity. This excellent article ties in nicely with what I’ve said before about asking queries in the job interview. Rich adds some worthy advice for you:
Questions YOU should ask at an interview
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What is a ride-along? Why is it important?
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Is it even possible for a legal software sales rep to transition into medical sales?
The short answer is: yep.
But you know there’s more to the story:
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What really separates candidates?
It is not what you think.
What sets candidates apart
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Can’t get an interview?
Can’t get past the first interview?
Are you demonstrating the levels of commitment, drive, tenacity, skills and organization employers want?
Here are 6 tried and true ways to separate you from other candidates and be the candidate everyone wants to hire:
1. Preparation = SWOT Analysis:
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1. Wrong degree
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If you are a sales professional or want to become one, or if you are looking for a new sales job, you will face one of the toughest interview processes of any job seeker.
