Tales From the Trenches...
A Sales Recruiter's Perspective

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Feb 12, 2010, Sales Associations Can Boost Your Network. Join One Today!

As a sales professional, you should join one or more professional sales associations. Explore your options. Find dues, membership stats and links to join.

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Feb 12, 2010, Salary Negotiation Strategies to Get You What You're Worth!

Salary negotiation is more of an art than a science. Find out how to evaluate whether your offer reflects your true value in today's market.

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Feb 12, 2010, Are Resume Distribution Services Worth It?

When you're in a full blown job search, you want every advantage you can get. Resume distribution services can get you connected. Fast!

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Feb 11, 2010, Obstacles to Finding a Job

Finding a Job with Bad Credit at Middle Age I live in Anywhere, Midwest USA. I am a middle age man with a lot of experience in several fields. Due to

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Jan 14, 2010, Interview Question

How do I answer a question about how long I've been out of work? I'm a senior sales professional and opted for an early retirement offer due to a

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Nov 16, 2009, Employment Application Advice

What should I put when I am filling out a job application and it asks why I am leaving my present job? ________________ Honesty is usually the best

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Oct 23, 2009, Qualified - But No Interview!

I am a Call Center Manager and applied for a similar position in a different city. I am perfect for the position but never got a call for an

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Oct 13, 2009, Sales Resume: Handling Poor Results

How to Handle a Poor Sales Year on Your Resume I have seven years sales experience and am currently fighting through the toughest sales year ever.

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Sep 30, 2009, Interview Clothes. Make a Lasting First Impression!

Your interview clothes are an important part of preparing to meet with a prospective employer. Find out what to wear in today's business casual environment. You might be surprised!

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Sep 29, 2009, How to Create a Resume. Great Advice from a Recruiting Pro.

Looking for some straight forward advice on how to create a resume? You'll find it here. Put our know how to work for you and land more interviews. Guaranteed!

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Sep 1, 2009, Resume Writing How To Tips. Create a Winning Document!

Struggling with resume writing how to instructions? Follow the advice of a seasoned recruiting pro and land more interviews. Guaranteed!

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Aug 28, 2009, Tips for Writing a Resume. A Quick Guide to a Winning Document!

Use our tips for writing a resume and take the worry out of this important step in your job search. Your resume is used to screen you out, not in. Give yourself a fighting chance to be seen.

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Aug 28, 2009, Will Sample Resume Objectives Jump Start Your Thinking? Find Them Here!

We'll help you polish up your resume with our sample resume objectives, updated for today's job market. Take the advice of a seasoned recruiter and land more interviews. Guaranteed!

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Aug 11, 2009, Microsoft Word Resume Template. Is this the Right Tool For You?

A Microsoft Word Resume Template seems like an easy solution to the difficult job of building a resume. Read our advice before you download. Wise choices will help you avoid resume disaster.

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Aug 11, 2009, Stuck on Resume Writing

I've tried to follow some of the advice you've got here on how to put a resume together, but I'm stuck on coming up with accomplishments. My old

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