Interviews

You've impressed them with your CV and cover letter, and now you have the interview. By far, the most common mistake applicants make is not having enough information. In this section, industry experts give you sound interview advice, backed with real-world examples, so you can go into the interview room and show them you're the right person for the job.

Dressing for success

There are three golden rules when it comes to dressing for interviews: dress to impress, be comfortable and let your personality shine through.

Before, during and after the interview

When the recruitment process moves offline into the more familiar sales territory of networking and personal contact, make sure you are fully prepared.

Do you and your potential employer make a good match?

Just because you fit a company's criteria does not necessarily mean the firm is the best match for you.

What to do if you get two sales job offers at the same time

It’s a great feeling to have two potential employers fighting to take you on – but how should you use the situation to your advantage, and without running the risk of losing both sales jobs?

Can't seem to get far in the application process?

You fire away your CV every day, several times a day, but it seems like you hardly get called in for an interview or when you do, you can't seem to secure a second one.

Preparing for interview presentations and tasks

Organisations are increasingly creating interview tasks that are unique to them. That being said, there are ways in which yoy can prepare beforehand.

Mistakes in sales interviews

The rigorous nature of sales interviews means that if you’re going to make a mistake you’re going to do it when being watched by a potential boss.

Master the art of online testing

Selection tests are now widely used and increasingly sophisticated — many of which are available online. Tests will vary with different types of job and levels of seniority.