Make your sales resume stand out!

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Objectives This is optional but if you decide to put something here, make sure that it is consistent with the jobs for which you are applying and matches your LinkedIn profile. Education Bachelor of Commerce, Major Finance, Concordia University (1988) If you have not completed the degree, please indicate so. Experience ACME CORP. A 1-line description of the company product/service should be here [Type the job title]                                         ([Type the start date] –[Type the end date]) (Brief description of the role i.e. responsible for 100% new business development) [Type job responsibilities] Point form please for each position [Type list of accomplishments] Point form please for each position WONKA INDUSTRIES A 1-line description of the company product/service should be here [Type the job title]                                           ([Type the start date] –[Type the end date]) (Brief description of the role i.e. responsible for upselling major account base of customers) [Type job responsibilities] Point form please for each position [Type list of accomplishments] Point form please for each position STARK INDUSTRIES A 1-line description of the company product/service should be here [Type the job title]                                           ([Type the start date] –[Type the end date]) (Brief description of the role i.e. responsible for managing a team of 10 sales people) [Type job responsibilities] Point form please for each position [Type list of accomplishments] Point form please for each position ADDITIONAL INFO You can be creative here but not too much. If you were top ranked or highly ranked in a sport, recognized for something, want to mention a passion  etc. TIPS: ·         Check grammar, it is still important ·         Be consistent with your font, spacing, italics, bold etc. ·         Get someone to proofread it ·         Avoid acronyms ·         This is not a novel but should speak about you when you are not present. It should get the reader to call you not because information is lacking but to ask for an interview.

Building credibility during an interview

15 Rules to Make your Job Search Successful

Rule 1: Always work your network before you need it.

Rule 2: Keep in mind that all relationships are give and take.

Rule 3: Knowledge is power; research the company, industries and execs.

Rule 4: Prepare a professional resume.

Rule 5: Solicit an outside opinion.

Rule 6: Make a list of your strengths and weaknesses.

Rule 7: Make a wish list; where you want to work and what you want to do.

Rule 8: Practice interviewing; what do you want them to know about you and your skills.

Rule 9: Focus on your strengths and what you can bring to the company

Rule 10: Work towards a win-win.

Rule 11: Be honest; with yourself and with the interviewer.

Rule 12: Block out negativity and bitterness.

Rule 13: Always be professional.

Rule 14: Remember you are the keeper of your career, manage it before it manages you.

Rule 15: Don’t forget to personally thank the people that helped you.

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