Graduate Sales News

Good feedback 'helps young professionals settle in'

07 September 2010 13:29:46

Graduate recruits can settle into the workplace more easily if they receive positive feedback and management from their superiors, one sector expert has observed.

Guy Emmerson, associate director of Badenoch & Clark, said that recruiters can get the best out of graduates by praising the good work they are carrying out and offering constructive criticism when they do something wrong.

It comes after research by the company showed that graduate recruits in the legal profession are often sceptical about what their managers tell them about business performance.

Mr Emmerson said it is important to engage young professionals from the moment they enter the company and focus on effective and regular communication.

"The communication needs to be really strong between the manager and the employees. I think general engagement work from the company about their vision and their strategy and how they are going to deal with a particular market is really important," he explained.

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Posted by Nikki Barrister

Graduate sales recruits 'not penalised' by taking a year out

19 August 2010 14:30:56

Graduate sales recruits are unlikely to be penalised for taking a year out from studies, and many may benefit from doing so, one sector body has claimed.

As millions of A-level students receive their results today, Carl Gilleard, chief executive of the Association of Graduate Recruiters, said that some whose results are not up to scratch may be keen to travel the world for 12 months before going to university, although some may fear this could hamper their efforts to find employment after the course.

However, he pointed out that this is not necessarily the case, with many employers likely to look favourably on a candidate who has life experience and worldly knowledge when it comes to graduate recruitment.

"My advice for school leavers that miss out on a place this year is to get some broader experience - either in the workplace or by volunteering - which will help strengthen their application to university next time around," Mr Gilleard added.

Recently, Christine Hodgson, writing for Human Resources Magazine, pointed out that giving prospective employees a taste of work experience can light the spark needed to fire them to sales recruitment success.

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Posted by Nikki Barrister

Background checks 'essential' before hiring

13 August 2010 14:40:19

It is essential that recruiters carry out background checks before taking on new staff, one expert has warned.

Mat Armstrong, writing for Human Resource Magazine, said that the same advice applies for sales recruitment as for any other sector - candidates need to be checked out before being hired.

He explained that the economic downturn has led to many people becoming "desperate" for work and embellishing CVs and falsifying applications to improve their chances of success.

"Businesses shouldn't take this surplus of talent for granted; they need to make considered recruitment decisions because some will do whatever it takes to secure employment," Mr Armstrong noted.

It follows research carried out by Accenture for a study entitled Onward and Up - How Marketers Are Refocusing the Front Office for Growth, which found that executives are blaming poor performance on not having staff who are equipped with the skills to drive their firms forward.

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Posted by Nikki Barrister

Young people 'ready and able' for the workplace

10 August 2010 14:07:43

The majority of companies feel that young people are ready and willing to move into sales recruitments posts, according to a new survey.

A nationwide poll carried out by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) questioned 80,000 firms about whether they believed young people who had left education at the age of 16 were ready to move into work, with two-thirds saying yes.

According to Chris Humphries, chief executive of UKCES, said the majority of employers had a "positive experience" when hiring young people.

"Whilst it is important to continue efforts to make school, college and university leavers as work-ready as possible, it is up to employers to leave their prejudices behind and ensure they make the most of this pool of talent," he explained.

Meanwhile, data issued by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development as part of its net employment index shows that the number of new positions being created for sales jobs and other roles continues to rise in the private sector as companies boost their recruitment drives.

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Posted by John Oak

Recruiters making 'major efforts' to retain and hire women

06 August 2010 15:06:54

Companies are making a major effort to keep female workers and employ more, according to one sector expert.

Jerri Barrett, vice president of marketing for Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology, said that there are currently not enough women in technical role such as IT, which is often due to the small percentage of female students in college classes.

Her comments follow the publication of a poll at the 360 IT event, which revealed the industry still faces a "massive dearth" of women in IT jobs, with three-quarters of organisations not doing enough to attract females into the industry.

Ms Barrett explained: "Companies are paying more and more attention to their corporate cultures and are making significant efforts on retaining their female employees, especially at the mid-level."

She added that firms are also making mentoring more systematic and implementing greater flexibility solutions in order to ensure more female workers are brought onboard.

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Posted by John Oak

Graduate sales: University is still vital for better jobs

22 July 2010 15:59:00

Choosing to avoid going to university could spell disaster for a young person's career prospects, according to one expert, who said the traditional route is still the best for Britain's youth.

Johnny Rich, editor of Push.co.uk, said that at the moment there are large numbers of young people not making it into university because of competition for places and not making it in could mean that graduate sales jobseekers miss out.

"Unless the higher education system expands, we will always be having people who were disappointed this year and last year," he stated.

The expert added that graduate sales jobs are going to become more sought after over the next few years as more young people leave university and start to compete for roles.

Meanwhile, universities minister David Willetts has told the House of Commons Business, Innovation and Skills Committee that the new government does not want to get into a situation where the focus is entirely on the academic route.

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Posted by Nikki Barrister

Anxiety can be a friend for sales jobseekers

20 July 2010 15:59:00

People trying to hunt down their perfect sales jobs need to use the anxiety and stress which come along with having an interview in order to do well, according to one website.

Helium.com reported that being stressed means that people going for an interview will be more motivated to research a company and ensure they are correctly prepared.

"The preparation starts the moment you know you have an interview ... go on the web and research the company. Find out what they produce and where, who do they sell to and how, how big they are and how many offices are there," it stated.

Not being overwhelmed by stress and anxiety was recommended by the website which stated that the feelings need to be turned into a positive in order to do well at interview.

A survey of more than 4,000 workers by Which? found that 26 per cent of employees only "skim read" their contracts after being successful at an interview.

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Posted by Nikki Barrister

Willetts: Govt will back graduates

08 July 2010 18:12:00

David Willetts, minister for Universities and Skills said the government is committed to helping graduates searching for sales jobs and other positions find their ideal role.

"The job market remains challenging for new graduates, as it does for others. But a degree is still a good investment in the long term, and graduates have a key role to play in helping Britain out of the recession," he stated.

Mr Willetts added that the coalition government is committed to making it easier for current graduates to find work and that is why he has asked all universities to provide statements on employability for their students.

The government's statement follows comments from Martin Pennington, director of the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services, who said that extracurricular activities are important for graduates who want to stand out and capture their dream sales job.

Mr Pennington added that volunteering or working for the student union could be an ideal way to gain experience.

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Posted by John Oak

Marc Bolland manages M&S surge

07 July 2010 18:11:58

The new chief executive (CEO) of Marks & Spencer has managed to live up to his reputation for success, which he earned at Morrisons, by delivering impressive sales figures for his new employer.

Marc Bolland took over from former CEO Sir Stuart Rose on May 1st and, since his tenure began, the household retailer has managed to record a third consecutive month of increasing sales.

"Marks & Spencer has delivered another good sales performance in the first quarter, continuing the progress made by the team over the previous year," said Bolland.

Overall UK sales were up 4.4 per cent in the 13 weeks to July 3rd and, excluding newly-opened stores, its like-for-like sales in the UK were up 3.6 per cent, according to the Guardian.

Another senior manager trying to do well in a new environment is John Murray, to whom Spar has given the task of improving sales after it appointed him as development controller for the area.

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Expert: Graduates need extracurricular endorsements

02 July 2010 18:11:56

In the ultra-competitive graduate jobs market, students need to ensure that they make the most of any activities they can to make themselves stand out from the crowd, according to an expert.

Martin Pennington, director of the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services, said that extracurricular activities are important for graduates who want to stand out and capture their dream sales job.

"These are not just things that you do if you fancy it or if you've got the time, but things that are highly regarded to the extent that they are going to be included on degree reports and therefore form part of your offer to any potential employer," he stated.

The type of thing that graduates can get involved with in their own time includes volunteering or working for the students' union or being a student ambassador, according to Mr Pennington.

Figures from the Higher Education Statistics Agency showed that the graduate recruitment market is becoming more competitive with 59 per cent of university leavers finding employment in 2008/09, compared to 62 per cent in 2007/08.

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Posted by Nikki Barrister

Research 'the key to interview success'

01 July 2010 18:11:55

Conducting thorough research of any company that those looking for sales jobs are applying to is the key to success, an expert has suggested.

Chris Morrall, director of Talent Transitions, has highlighted this as one of the top tips those looking to ace an interview should follow.

He said that they should also make sure they pay attention to the questions thoroughly and ensure they answer them in an effective manner if they want the best chance of success.

"Go through the job description of person specification and then go through a mock interview with somebody, either with a careers service, a friend or colleague and say the answers to the questions," he advised.

Mr Morrall added that it is essential that people fully rehearse the questions they are likely to be asked before going through the interview process.

Recent figures published by High Fliers have shown that the number of vacancies at some of the country's leading graduate employers have risen by 17.9 per cent so far this year.

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Posted by Wayne Bly

Interview blunders can happen to the best

22 June 2010 15:25:31

Putting your brain in gear before speaking might seem like an obvious step at a sales jobs interview, but according to one source, this is not always the case.

AZCentral.com stated that a lot of candidates do all the hard work, secure an interview and then panic when they are asked questions, often answering without thinking their response through.

"Listen to what is being said and asked, digest it and then make sure you have a thoughtful answer to all of the questions. Answer calmly, with conviction and most importantly, don't ramble," it stated.

Other blunders which the website advised against are being negative about current employers, being vague and general with answers, and candidates failing to review and if necessary edit social media sites they are a member of.

The Guardian's employment guru Jeremy Bullmore recently told one reader to ensure he made himself attractive to potential employees by getting as many impressive references as possible and developing his self marketing.

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Posted by Nikki Barrister

TEFL can lead to sales jobs skills

16 June 2010 15:55:00

People returning to the UK after time spent abroad could be in a great position to start and succeed in sales jobs, according to an expert, who said getting to know another language and culture can pay dividends in the work place.

Marie Eichler, director and co-founder of Appointments Bilanguage, told the Guardian that for people coming back to the UK, having command of another language can make them a more effective sales person.

"Spend as much time as possible getting to know the culture of the country, possibly doing another job that isn't teaching so you can practice the language. You can also build up commercial knowledge and sales skills that give you an edge when you come to get a job back here," she said.

The Guardian's employment guru Jeremy Bullmore recently said that being able to market yourself well is a key part of being successful in a job search.

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Posted by Wayne Bly

Lessons 'need to be learned by graduates'

07 June 2010 15:37:39

Graduates should not simply believe their degree is enough to impress a potential employer, according to an expert, who said that students need to partake in extracurricular activities to catch a recruiter's attention.

Martin Pennington, director of the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services, said that there is a growing number of graduates with a 2:1 from good universities and employers are looking for workers who have clearly gone the extra mile while at university.

"It's how else you spend your time, the opportunities you take up and the skills you develop that are at least as important – arguably more important – in determining what kind of an individual you are when you leave," he said.

The message for people looking to land a graduate sales job is that what is learnt in the lecture theatre and library will not be enough to impress in the workplace.

Lisette Howlett, managing director and founder of HireScores.com, said that graduates need to ensure that they have some experience, even if it is unpaid, in order to be able to hit the ground running when they do get a graduate sales job.

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Posted by Nikki Barrister

Graduates need to bring experience to new roles

04 June 2010 15:15:47

University leavers looking to land themselves a good sales job need to ensure that they take advantage of internships in order to impress potential employers and build useful contacts, according to an expert.

Lisette Howlett, managing director and founder of HireScores.com, said that graduates need to ensure that they have some experience, even if it is unpaid, in order to be able to hit the ground running when they do get a graduate sales job.

"Graduates should definitely start looking as early as possible and take advantage of internships and holiday employment to build a relationship with their target companies and sector," she said.

The employment added that graduates looking for financial sales jobs could be in luck as the sector has bounced back well after the recession.

Mike Hill, chief executive of Graduate Prospects, recently said that graduate recruitment in all sectors is starting to gain momentum now with consultancy and engineering being areas which are doing particularly well.

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Posted by John Oak

Expert: Art of persuasion can be learned

03 June 2010 15:39:26

People gearing up for a sales job interview will need the power of persuasion to convince a potential employer that they are the right person for the role and one expert thinks the skill can be learned.

The Guardian's Steve Martin stated that although some people naturally have the power of persuasion he thinks it can also be a learned skill which can give applicants an edge in the interview room.

He said: "The ability to influence and persuade others is not gifted to a chosen few. Persuasion can be learned and researchers who study it have uncovered a set of rules for improving your powers of persuasion and moving people in your direction."

The employment guru added that to persuade, applicants need to admit weaknesses and try to find common ground with interviewers in order to win them over.

Being able to present impressive references from previous employers or clients will help jobseekers get that dream role, according to the Guardian's employment guru Jeremy Bullmore.

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Posted by John Oak

Self marketing is vital for employment success

02 June 2010 15:36:37

Experienced professionals looking for sales jobs need to ensure that they market themselves in the right way so they are as employable as possible, according to an expert.

The Guardian's employment guru Jeremy Bullmore told one reader, who found that his experience was stopping him getting job offers, to ensure he made himself attractive to potential employees by getting as many impressive references as possible.

"Make sure you've obtained as many glowing references from them as you can; they should more than compensate for the absence on your CV of any permanent role in a well-known company," he advised.

The expert also told the reader to hone in on his specific skills when writing a covering letter, which could be a good idea for people looking to get into sales jobs in a certain sector, like medicine or engineering.

When workers do find their perfect sales jobs they will not have to wait long until a pay rise, according to Duncan Brown, director of HR business development at the Institute for Employment Studies, who said that pay freezes are starting to be relaxed.

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Posted by John Oak

Willetts: Graduates will receive more support

27 May 2010 15:30:00

The new minister of state for universities and science has spoken about the renewed support that the coalition government plans to give to graduates who are entering the jobs market.

David Willetts MP stated that young people were the biggest losers during the recession but the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats plan to make the jobs market easier to access for university leavers.

The message for those looking for graduate sales jobs is that the scrapping of the national insurance tax will help make the market less difficult.

"We are committed to doing all we can to make it easier for them to find work and realise their ambitions. That is why we will get rid of the planned tax on jobs by raising the national insurance thresholds for employers," he stated.

The minister added that the new government thinks there is enormous value in higher education and because of this 10,000 extra university places will be available this year.

Graduates going into sales jobs will not have to live with pay freezes for much longer, according to Duncan Brown, director of HR business development at the Institute for Employment Studies, who said they could hinder progression and staff retention in post-recession Britain.

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Posted by Wayne Bly

John Carmody looks to boost Aviva's sales

25 May 2010 15:59:00

A former senior director at the asset and investment management firm BlackRock is set to join insurance giant Aviva and has been charged with working alongside the sales team to boost performance, according to one publication.

City AM reported on the switch that John Carmody has made and said that the former executive director of UBS Global Asset Management will work to safeguard existing business and secure new clients.

People looking for sales jobs will be able to see if the director can manage to boost the insurer's sales and partnerships.

"Carmody will work with Aviva's sales teams to develop new and existing relationships with financial institution clients and will help to facilitate cross-border business," the publication stated.

The former director of business development for the firm's Europe, the Middle East and Africa institutional wealth management division will also focus on partnering financial institutions seeking an asset manager with an aligned global reach.

Marc Bolland, the former chief executive of Morrisons, has recently been charged with bringing similar success to Marks & Spencer, after he took the same position at the upmarket retailer.

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Posted by John Oak

Marc Bolland must continue his success at M&S

04 May 2010 15:57:58

One of the UK's most successful chief executives needs to recreate the success he had at the revitalised supermarket Morrisons if he is to make Marks and Spencers (M&S) attractive to younger shoppers.

Marc Bolland turned Morrisons into a major force in the UK's retail market while working as chief executive and experts say he must show a similar magic touch with the iconic high street brand if it is to compete with Tesco and Sainsbury's.

"The world has passed M&S by over the past two to three decades. It was a world leader in highly innovative, chilled, prepared food but Tesco, Sainsbury's and Waitrose have eroded its advantage and become more proficient," Clive Black, an analyst at Shore Capital, told the Independent.

The sales jobs industry will watch on with interest to see how Mr Bolland fares and whether he can emulate his success at the retailer in the coming months, with the newspaper reporting that he has been visiting M&S stores around the UK.

According to CBI's latest Distributive Trades Survey, 46 per cent of retailers reported sales volumes in early April which were higher than during the same time last year.

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Posted by Wayne Bly

Sloppy appearance can ruin interview chances

28 April 2010 15:43:53

Turning up to an interview in a scruffy outfit could ruin a candidate's chances, according to one HR expert, who says looking smart is a minimum requirement.

Career counsellor Cheryl Morgan said that although an applicant's skills and experience are important, appearance is still something which can heavily influence an interviewer's perception of a candidate.

"Your appearance is important at interview as it's the first impression that your potential employer has of you. If you look like you haven't made an effort then it might call into question whether you apply the same effort to your work," she stated.

People trying to get sales jobs should take note of the advice and the expert added that some companies might have a handbook including a section on dress code, which applicants should reference before an interview.

One leading figure from industry who believes interview techniques are evolving as competition increases is business mogul James Caan, who told the Daily Telegraph he felt candidates needed to review their approach.

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Jobs pledge made by prime minister

13 April 2010 14:09:21

People hoping to break into sales jobs in the north-west of the UK have been given a boost by prime minister Gordon Brown.

The North West Evening Mail reported that more than 1,700 people out of work in the area would be guaranteed training or employment if Labour is re-elected in the general election. This could mean more sales jobs being created.

Unveiling his party's manifesto, Mr Brown said young people who have been out of work for more than six months and anyone else who has been unemployed for two years or more would benefit from the measures.

Furthermore, Mr Brown said that the minimum wage would also rise, while a £40-a-week Better Off in Work promise would be made.

The Conservative Party also said that it hopes to help people looking for employment, including sales jobs, by funding 200,000 apprenticeships and 100,000 further education college places.

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Posted by Wayne Bly

Scottish charity to 'suit and boot' women for sales recruitment interviews

12 April 2010 15:19:51

A Scottish charity is helping to give sales recruitment hopefuls the best possible chance of success by providing them with smart clothes for job interviews.

Dress for Success Strathclyde is the first scheme of its kind in Scotland, with volunteers helping women to choose suits, shoes and accessories from donations.

Already the initiative is working, with some of the first women to have taken part securing jobs.

Katrina Gibbons, chief executive of the Council for Voluntary Service for Hamilton and East Kilbride, said that there is a corporate expectation that women will turn up at an interview smartly dressed.

"But some women have never been in work, or have been out of employment for a long time and don't have a suit, and maybe have other things to spend their money on," she added.

Karen Burns, a recruitment expert writing for USNews.com, recently said that wearing the wrong workplace clothes for an interview is one of the worst mistakes that sales recruitment hopefuls can make.

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Posted by Wayne Bly

Job hunters should 'ask for the position'

09 April 2010 15:37:58

Those who have interviews coming should end them by asking for the job, sales recruitment hopefuls have been told.

Karen Burns, the author of a number of career books, told USNews that applicants should bare in mind that they are job hunting and not begging for a handout.

Furthermore, many hiring managers like people saying that they want the job as it shows eagerness, honesty and enthusiasm.

"[This can be done] by searching for common ground and adopting the tone of working together toward a common goal. The better you get to know your interviewer, the easier it'll be to find the right words to 'ask for the job'," the expert added.

She also stated that applicants should ask if there are any reasons why they should not be offered the position, so that then they can try and cover any doubts.

Earlier this month, Ms Burns stated that failing to ask any questions at all in an interview is one of the biggest errors a person can make.

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Posted by Wayne Bly

Fundamental mistakes 'harm chances of recruitment success'

30 March 2010 15:45:35

People looking for sales recruitment opportunities have been told that making fundamental mistakes can completely dash their chances of success.

A new survey of recruitment managers by CareerBuilder, including those who screen people for sales jobs, revealed that there are a wide range of mistakes that people are making when they go for an interview.

As well as the usual errors, which include dressing inappropriately, appearing disinterested or being arrogant, 52 per cent of applicants were found to have criticised previous employers, while 46 per cent answered phone calls or text messages during the interview.

The recruitment managers also told CareerBuilder that there were some more unusual mistakes made, including an applicant who asked if the interviewer wanted to meet for a drink afterwards and a candidate who ate food in the break room after being questioned.

Alison Green, writing for USNews, pointed out that badmouthing an ex-boss is not a good tactic as it makes the applicant look like they are hard to please.

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Posted by Wayne Bly