By Dawn Williams,  We see hundreds of sales candidates working as a sales recruiter and always seek out the opinions and feedback of our sales managers who do the hiring. Here is a list of the common feedback that we get from hiring managers. This includes Sales Manager, Sales Vice Presidents and Human Resources.   1. View Details

By Brett Evans,  When you find yourself in a sales slump, you can do one of two things: you can wallow in pity and nestle into that slump until somebody drags you out, or you can take initiative and climb out yourself. Obviously, the second option is best. View Details

By Laura Vanderkam,  There’s nothing wrong with thinking about work outside of work per se. Getting ideas in the shower is a beautiful thing. But if thinking about a problem is keeping you up at night or keeping you from relaxing, that’s a different matter.   “My definition of when it’s a problem is purely pragmatic,” says Peter Shallard, a business psychology expert who focuses on entrepreneurs. View Details

By Peri Shawn,  Think of a time when someone recommended a doctor, lawyer, dentist or the likes to you. Got it?  Now, assuming you respect the person who gave you the referral, were you more or less likely to buy the services of the recommended individual?    If you are like most, you were more inclined to buy from the recommended individual. View Details

By Tom Bryan,  You really want that position you applied for, and now you’ve landed an interview. What should you do, and what should you make certain you do NOT do? It’s natural to get a little nervous, but with some practice and preparing, you can make the best possible impression. View Details

By Richard Feloni,Personal branding through social media may help you build your professional network, but there will never be a replacement for a charismatic personality.    Napoleon Hill, author of "Think and Grow Rich" — one of the top-selling books of all time — wrote about the habits of the most likable people in his essay "Develop A Pleasing Personality," published in the forthcoming collection "The Science of Success. View Details

By CareerBliss,  At first glance, accepting a management job can seem like a no-brainer – you have the inside track on what’s going on at the office, you get to delegate tasks and, hopefully, your paycheck gets fatter.   But before taking over that corner office, ponder these five questions about other matters that go along with assuming a higher title.   1.  Do You Want That Much Responsibility? View Details

By Kazim Ladimeji, Most interviewees understand the importance of making a powerful first impression during the interview, because it can set the tone for the interview from there on in. There are countless studies that show that interviewers form their impression of you within the first 30 seconds. And if you make a serious mistake in this opening phase, you may find it hard to change the interviewer’s first impression. View Details

By Chris Gaborit,  There are times when every business is going through a restructure. Some companies seem to do this every few years, some every year, and some seem to be undergoing one eternal restructure!   Have you ever noticed that some people are restructure proof? Fear does not grip their body at the mention of that word. They never leave. They never get demoted. They are important to the company. View Details

By James Tomerson  Getting a job in today’s economy is no easy challenge. You may not be able to land a job even after weeks or months of job search. This is because most of the jobseekers are using specific strategies to stay ahead in the competition. If you don’t want to be left behind in the race, you too need to have an action-plan ready with you. View Details

By Mark Stelzner,  My first meeting with the CEO of a Fortune 1000 firm was a complete disaster. It was fifteen years ago and despite the cool breeze that was blowing outside, I was sweating bullets. This guy was a titan of industry so my mind jumped frantically between the thrill of the opportunity and the terror of screwing it up. View Details

By Jill Konrath,  Hope is rampant in sales. We need it to keep going - but we also need to avoid being fooled by false hope. The longer a deal stays in your sales pipeline, the less likely you are to ever close it, even if your prospect claims that he or she desperately needs your offering.    Purging your pipeline regularly keeps you honest with yourself. View Details

By Carolyn O'Hara,  No one likes picking up someone else’s slack. But when a colleague leaves early, misses deadlines, and doesn’t give 100% to a project, it can be difficult to determine the best course of action. Should you confront them about their behavior? Speak to your boss? Or mind your own business? View Details

By Dawn Rasmussen, Undoubtedly, most of us have gone through some kind of transition with our supervisors. Perhaps the person was recruited away to another company or maybe there was a merger and they got reassigned to another department. Whatever the reason, something important has been lost. When your boss leaves, they take with them that person’s knowledge of your contributions, skills, knowledge, and expertise. And, a new boss means a completely blank slate. View Details

By Jacqueline Smith,   It may not seem like a tricky question, but your response to, "Where do you see yourself in five years? " can make or break your interview. View Details