Candidate Resources
The Sales Search Partners team has compiled useful articles for our job seeker candidates, filled with tips, advice, and best practices to help make your job search a successful one.
Giraffe Language
Giraffes barely make noise (or so my son told me after zoo day at school) so when I first read about “giraffe language,” I was intrigued. Coined by...
Why You Should Start Over-Sharing at Work
When Yvonne’s boss asked her to meet with a potential client about co-sponsoring a conference, she was happy to do it. She researched his company,...
5 Tips to Work Smarter…NOT Harder
Like many employees, you might feel there aren’t enough hours in the day to get all of your work done. As a result, you may feel like you’re often...
Giving Better Presentations at Work
So you’ve been asked to give a presentation at work. It’s rare that we get training in how to present – and that can make the thought of it...
An Entrepreneur’s Journey Back to the Workforce
If you’ve been out on your own as an entrepreneur, the return to the mainstream workplace can be a daunting journey. How will you re-acclimate to...
Moving to Boston for Your Next Sales Role? Consider This Guide to the City Before Moving In
If you’re thinking of moving to Boston for your next sales role, you need to know what to expect before making a firm decision. The historical sites...
Email Overload
There was a time not so long ago when having an empty email inbox seemed do-able. Even if I never actually got around to doing it. Not any more....
Interviewing 101
Interviews! Some people love them, some people hate them, but everyone has to be prepared for them. Here are some of the basics to help you get...
Grads: Why Your First Job Should be in Sales
It seems so many graduates are worried about finding their dream job. That’s a lot of pressure if you don’t know exactly what job you want. Your...
What to Wear: To an Interview, and Beyond
We’ve heard them all before: Dress for the job you want, not the job you have. You only have one chance to make a first impression. When in doubt,...
3 Public Speaking Podcasts to Help You Develop Your Speaking Characteristics
As a sales professional, you’re always working on your speaking skills. One way to enhance your performance is by listening to podcasts by...
How to Perfect Your Elevator Pitch to Help Close the Deal
An elevator pitch is a segue that takes place within a casual conversation. You might use it when you run into a potential customer at a conference,...
Embracing the New Normal: Finding Success in Remote Work
Working remotely in sales has its challenges. Although much of your business is best conducted in person, COVID-19 and social distancing have moved...
Becoming a Better Leader Lesson 2: Delegation
As a leader, you make daily decisions about how best to guide your team members to success. Your goal is to encourage employee involvement and...