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04 May
The sectors trying to hire more women
Which sectors are trying to hire more women in 2022? Find out here.
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10 May
8 tips that will skyrocket your high-end sales performance (and commission)
Find out how to truly improve your sales performance, productivity and increase sales. We’re sharing our top strategies to boost your career as a sales consultant.
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22 Mar
10 tough sales interview questions and original answers (no clichés)
Got an upcoming sales interview? Make sure you’ve prepared answers to these tricky questions in advance.
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30 Jun
The Essential Online Training Resources for Sales Professionals
Sales professionals can enhance their CVs with free online training during the lockdown. Check out The People Pod’s guide to find out what’s available!
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08 Mar
What Makes A Great Salesperson?
Despite what you may have heard, being a great salesperson isn't about your ability to sell ice to Eskimos, having the 'gift of the gab' or simply being a people person. Of course, if you do have all of the above, then you're well on your way. Though a leading sales profession has a lot more to offer than frozen water and a way with words...
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02 Mar
Five Signs It's Time To Leave Your Job
Sometimes, we just know when enough is enough and it's time to dust off that CV in preparation for something new.
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23 Feb
HOW TO NAIL A SALES INTERVIEW
A sales job interview is unlike any other. Not only are you there to demonstrate why you match up to their idea of the perfect hire, you'll be assessed on your ability to present, convey information and keep your cool under pressure. All the makings of a great salesperson, though not so easy to master in an interview situation.
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23 Feb
When Is The Best Time To Look For A New Job?
As with any major life decisions... marriage, kids, going pescetarian... there's never a 'right' time. Though when the itch comes that signals it might be time for a new career, you'll know about it.
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23 Feb
10 Things That Happen When You Work In Sales
Sales professionals are a certain kind of person. They're tenacious, driven, have a built in radar for opportunities and a tendency to make friends easily. Though with a sales career also comes a number of traits you may not have had previously, though will now become a fully ingrained part of who you are. Here’s what you can expect…
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22 Feb
How To Use Social Media For Job Searching
92% of companies are currently using social media for recruitment, so it's the place to be for social savvy professionals ready to find their next role.
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22 Feb
#InstaFail | Social Media Etiquette For Job Seekers
Social media technology has given recruiters and hiring managers the ability to get to know a candidate before they even pick up the phone. So that perfectly polished CV can quickly make it's way to the bottom of the pile if that Instagram post makes it's way out into the world.
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21 Feb
Sales Job? Sold!
Sales careers have changed a lot since back in the day when we think of door-knocking sales reps or phone-hammering robots trying to get us to buy double glazing. Today, the role of a sales executive is one of individuality, flexibility and often a dash of glamour if you get lucky.
So what does a sales role look like? Let us sell it to you...
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