Midlands Sales Jobs News (July 2009)

News Archive

• Sales jobs 'need a strong team ethic'
  31/07/2009
  People wanting to succeed in sales jobs need to be team players who enjoy meeting people and learning from others, according to one expert.
• Expert: Key to sales jobs is persistency
  31/07/2009
  People wanting to get their ideal sales jobs need to be persistent and make themselves known to a company before applying for a position with them, according to one expert.
• What do to with the commission from your sales jobs: Power Plant Growing Machine 'turns flats into gardens'
  29/07/2009
  Those with commission from their sales jobs to spend could be interested in the Power Plant Growing Machine, which allows those living in city flats to grow flowers, fruits and herbs.
• Way of dealing with withdrawn sales job 'essential'
  29/07/2009
  People who have been told they have been accepted for a sales vacancy but have had their sales job revoked before they were due to start should handle the situation professionally, an expert asserts.
• CV's must have strong impact to be successful
  29/07/2009
  People applying for sales jobs should ensure that their CV is written to have a strong impact on human resources teams, an expert asserts.
• Survey: Honesty reigns in sales jobs
  28/07/2009
  Around 90 per cent of UK workers said they would not take credit for the work of their colleagues with three-quarters saying that they like to succeed based on their own merit, according to new figures.
• Being factual is 'vital in applications after illness'
  27/07/2009
  People wanting to get sales jobs after a long layoff need to remain emotionless and factual when they are explaining their medical history to prospective employers, according to one newspaper.
• Homework is important for sales jobs
  23/07/2009
  People looking for sales jobs need to ensure they take advantage of work experience opportunities if they want to improve their CV and increase their chances of getting hired, according to one newspaper.
• Poor CVs 'can irritate' potential sales jobs employers
  21/07/2009
  Not setting out your CV in a clear and logical fashion is one of the most annoying things people applying for sales jobs can do, according to an employer.
• More background checks are being conducted in sales recruitment
  21/07/2009
  Recruitment practices are tightening across all sectors, including sales recruitment, as more companies carry out checks on prospective candidates, according to one credit company.
• Professionalism is key at interview stage
  21/07/2009
  Turning off a mobile phone and making the most of previous experience will stand sales jobs applicants in good stead during interviews, according to one expert.
• Sales recruitment: Graduates should hone their applications
  20/07/2009
  Graduates applying for positions, such as sales jobs, should not waste their time trying to get roles which they have no chance of securing, according to one expert.
• Sales recruitment: Green credentials can improve your CV
  17/07/2009
  People wanting to get into sales jobs can improve their chances by adding some environmental credentials to their CV, according to one newspaper.
• Sales jobs: People who volunteer have the edge
  16/07/2009
  Employers for sales jobs are impressed by people who take the time to volunteer, with more than 80 per cent of companies saying they think giving time away for free is a great way to find work, according to new research.
• Expert: A mistake on a CV is one too many
  15/07/2009
  People applying for sales jobs should make sure they cut out typographical errors, according to one recruitment firm, which said that three-quarters of employers would not consider applicants with more than two mistakes on their CV.