I have a guest author for you today: Rich DeMatteo, from Corn on the Job. This outstanding article ties in nicely with what I’ve told before about asking questions in the job interview. Rich adds some nice advice for you:
Questions YOU should ask at an interview
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What is a ride-along? Why is it important?
A ride-along is just what it sounds like: You spend a day with a clinical sales rep who’s in the field you’re thinking you’d like to sell into, and see how a typical day goes. A ride-along can be one of your greatest opportunities to differentiate yourself from another candidate. It [...] Related posts:
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Is it even possible for a legal software revenue rep to transition into pathology sales?
The short answer is: yeah.
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
Of course, you need a great resume and you’ve to have presence. You’ve to have your shoes shined, show up on time and answer all the questions correctly.
But you know what really makes a great candidate stand out from the others?
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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.
