Sales recruitment hopefuls told of interview mistakes

People preparing for a sales recruitment interview should try not to focus on themselves when replying to questions, according to an industry expert.

Rebecca Corfield, author of Knockout Job Interview Presentations, told the Guardian that firms do not want to hear how the job will improve the applicant's career.

Instead, sales recruitment hopefuls should try to explain what skills and special qualities they bring to the table, along with other knowledge or vision they offer.

"Criticising your current employer is considered one of the top mistakes you can make at interview and could cost you the job regardless of whether or not your criticism is justified. Likewise, avoid criticising current or former colleagues," advised James Innes, author of The Interview Book.

Mr Innes also said that sales recruitment applicants should avoid talking about pay, holidays and money too early, unless the recruiter brings up the subject.

Francine Knowles, writing for the business section of the Chicago News, said that doing research on your prospective employer shows sales recruitment professionals that a person is keen to get the job.

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Posted by Wayne Bly

Filed: 02-03-2010