How do you rise above all other sales candidates to get noticed by a sales recruiter? It’s important to understand what sales recruiters are actually looking for when sourcing candidates. I have been a recruiter for over 4 years and …
Back to Basics: First Day on the Job
As a new employee, you are all pumped up and ready to take on this new opportunity. It doesn’t matter if this is your first job or your 10th, it’s your first day and you should have a positive attitude …
Back to Basics: The Thank You Note
There are so many questions surrounding the post interview thank you note. When should I write a thank you note? Can I send an email instead of written letter? Do I write one after every meeting or phone call? Do …
Back to Basics: Interview Etiquette
When you’re searching for your next position, it is common to forget some of the basic interview skills. Interview etiquette is among the top of that list for candidates. Let’s go back to the basics with these three tips to …
Company Mistakes that Cause Good Employees to Leave
According to Forbes, these are the 8 mistakes that lead to your best employees wanting to leave. When companies do make mistakes, their best employees are the first to go, because they have the most options. The following practices are …
Avoid these 3 Job Description Mistakes
Writing and posting job descriptions can be tricky! If you don’t add enough detail, you’ll attract an influx of unqualified candidates. If you are too specific, you’ll scare away top talent. Avoid these 3 mistakes when you’re writing your next …
How to Make the Most of your Recruiter Partnership
Plain and simple, your partnership with a recruiting firm is the most valuable part of a hiring process. Recruiters are able to access a large network of passive job seekers who may otherwise not see your job posting. It is …
How to Lose a Candidate in 4 Easy Steps
Having a hard time keeping your best candidate interested in your opening? This post may be about you! How to lose a candidate in 4 easy steps, essentially, what not to do in your hiring process. No Agenda Cold calling …
Distracted Easily? Help is Here.
Distractions are a very common part of the work day. Whether you work in an office, or from home, you probably can’t easily escape the sounds of your cell phone, doors opening and closing, others walking around and talking. It’s …
How to Recruit and Retain Great Sales Reps
Sales recruiting should not feel like a revolving door. Let’s talk about landing top talent and then retaining those great sales reps. In years past the ability to retain sales employees is on the low side of the scale. In …