The Account Manager News (July 2009)

News Archive

• 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• Way of dealing with withdrawn sales job 'essential'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.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• Masculine women 'earn more in their lifetime'
  14/07/2009
  Women in sales jobs who embrace a more masculine approach in the workplace are likely to earn £40,000 more than their less aggressive female counterparts, according to new research released this week.
• Phone interviews need rigorous preparation
  13/07/2009
  Initial phone interviews should not be underestimated and need to be prepared for in order for applicants to move on in an application process, according to one expert.
• 'Dodge interview pitfalls' to make good impression
  10/07/2009
  Coming across as overly needy or unfocused in a job interview are among the behaviours that should be avoided by those seeking sales jobs, it has been stressed.
• Job interviewees 'prone to gaffes'
  10/07/2009
  By Nikki Barrister
• Research and preparation 'make interviews more relaxing'
  09/07/2009
  Research, preparation and relaxation are the key to succeeding in job interviews, it has been claimed.
• Second languages can boost job prospects
  09/07/2009
  People looking for employment could benefit from being able to speak a second language, according to one expert.
• Personality profiling 'can give jobseekers the edge'
  08/07/2009
  Jobseekers, such as those in search of sales jobs, who are able to determine their personality type will be better placed to succeed in the employment market, it has been claimed.