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Cover Letters – Ask Not What They Can Do For You…

Arguably one of the greatest executives in U.S. history, the late John F. Kennedy once said: “Ask not what your country can to for you, but what you can do for your country.” This is of course a very famous quote – and definitely applies when one is writing cover letters to find employment. The [...]

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Sales Reps: Are You the Best You Can Be? Part Two

Handling Sales Objections Perhaps the most misunderstood aspect of sales is handling objections. Typically, client objections include: – I don’t have time to meet with you. – I don’t have the money to purchase your service or product. – I’m not interested in your product or service. – I don’t need your product or service. [...]

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Sales Reps: Are You the Best You Can Be? Part One

How to Be The Sales Pro Your Employer Wants – Part One So how does Peter hit his numbers so early in the quarter? How does Lauren stay on the ‘Top 10 Producers’ list year after year after year? Are they smarter than you? More personable, outgoing and likable? Absolutely not. So how come they [...]

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Getting interviews, no job offers. What’s wrong with my resume?

“I’ve been on several interviews, and I haven’t landed a job yet.  Can you tell me what’s wrong with my resume?” Since you’ve gone on several interviews, your resume isn’t the problem. It’s likely your interviewing skills.  Interviews are nothing more than meet and greet sessions to ask questions and discuss a possible merger between the hiring [...]

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How to answer employers request for salary

“When a job posting asks for salary info, what do you recommend?” Here’s a little background on why the company is asking in the first place … FOR PRESCREENING PURPOSES. That’s it! Salary history or target salary should be included in a cover letter. Place the details within the bottom third of the cover letter [...]

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Odd Interview Question: Am I Thrifty?

“I recently interviewed for a non-profit position and was thrown aback when asked if I considered myself a thrifty person … I’ve never been asked that before.” — Sherrie G., St. Marys, PA You’re correct. That is an unusual question to arise in an interview. Giving it some thought, however, I suppose it takes a [...]

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10 Ways To Blow An Interview

Guest Article by Randy Block Interviews. It’s pressing the flesh and running for office. It’s a first date. It’s talking to a complete stranger. Sweat comes out of glands you didn’t know you had. Relax. It’s probably easier to just blow it off. If you want to know how to blow an interview, take any [...]

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Making Job Connections in Another City

if43bh6k7x Perhaps you want to lay your head somewhere exotic; maybe you met the love of your life, but s/he lives in a community on the other side of the country; or, it may be there’s a health issue — your doctor has recommended you move to a warmer, dryer climate such as Arizona. Whatever [...]

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