Sales recruitment hunters 'need to know what the employer wants'

It is important that people attending interviews, including ones for sales jobs, understand what the prospective employer wants from the applicant, according to an industry expert.

Jenny Ungless, director of City Life Coaching, told the Times that in an interview employers want to know three key things: can the applicant do the job, do they want the job and can they fit into the organisation?

"Most candidates focus only on the first of these; make sure you have compelling answers as to why you want to work for this particular company as opposed to one of their competitors and why you believe you will be a good match for their working culture," she added.

The expert also said that a person can improve their chances of getting a job in the future by asking for feedback from interviews and noting areas which can be improved, which may assist people looking for sales jobs.

Earlier this month, entrepreneur Shaf Rasul, writing for the Sun, said that recruitment hopefuls should be given access to CV workshops and interview advice.

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Posted by John Oak

Filed: 19-03-2010