CVs and applications

Before potential employers meet you, they usually see your CV, cover letter or application first. With so many applications coming in, it is important that what you submit to potential employers is written well and easy for them to evaluate your experience. It may seem like boring paperwork, but it's really an opportunity to show them you're the right person for the job.

What if your boss finds out you’re looking for a new job?

The general advice, if you are searching for new sales jobs while employed, is to keep your search hidden from your current employer. But, what if your boss finds out?

Quick tips when searching for a job

There are thousands of jobs out there. When searching our postings, it pays to use all the search fields available.

Make a move into a new sales job

Whether you are in a sales job already or looking to move into the sector to advance your career, you’ll want to ensure that your search is thorough and efficient.

Create a daily routine to find a great job in sales

It's the cereal-at-2 pm moment: the instant you realise that surfing the web in pyjamas at midday, while munching cereal, is no way to get the sales job of your dreams.

Understand how online job hunting works

Job hunting is effectively a sales operation — you are selling yourself. So this is the time when your skills need to be honed to perfection.

Create a compelling CV

A CV is your own personal sales pitch. It is also a sample of the quality of written material an employer might expect you to send to customers, colleagues or your team.

References - creating a separate document

It is common practice to leave references out of a CV. Here is an exclusive guide on how to create a separate references document to give to potential employers when the time comes.

Cover letters - a practical guide

Your cover letter is your introduction to a potential employer. How do you want that presentation to be, professional or unfocused? The answer may be obvious but how to write a good cover letter isn't.

Make your application form shine

E-recruitment has given new impetus to the application form, because it enables recruiters to capture data in the same format and compare candidates more accurately.