The Sales Interview: A Unique Kind of Interview

A job interview is never easy, especially when it’s for a sales position. The onboarding process is similar to other sectors, but here are some tips to help you stand out during the sales recruitment stages.

How to Prepare for a Sales Interview?

Here’s a non-exhaustive list of simple tips to help you get ready for your sales interview.

Research the Company

Businesses are embracing technological innovation, and business leaders are eager to hire professionals with diverse skills to handle the disruptions this transformation brings. However, to stand out from the crowd and make a lasting impression on recruiters, it’s crucial to improve your interview skills.

Next time you get called for an interview, start preparing by researching the company’s background, then move on to common interview questions and answers to ensure you’re ready. We’ve broken down the preparation process into three stages: before, during, and after the interview. Let’s look at each in detail, starting with how to prepare before a job interview.

What to Do Before the Interview?

Interview preparation is a thorough process that starts with understanding the company and the role offered. Before the interview, you should know key details about the company, from its clients to its business practices. It’s also essential to understand the role and responsibilities you’ll have in the organization. This will help you tailor your preparation. Here are some tips to keep in mind before the interview:

• Spend extra time researching the company and planning for the interview.
• Review your resume and add skills relevant to the position. Alternatively, look up key skills online and update your CV accordingly.
• Contact your references and let them know about the interview. Inform them they might get a call or email from the employer.

What to Do During the Interview?

During the interview, a candidate’s main focus should be on their etiquette and the information they share with the employer.

Here are some musts to remember during the interview:

• Maintain positive body language throughout. Also, use complete sentences and make eye contact when answering.
• Don’t badmouth your previous employer. Instead, keep a neutral or positive tone when mentioning your former company.
• Avoid using jargon or discussing personal issues, etc.

What to Do After the Interview?

After the interview, there’s often a long wait, which can be discouraging and frustrating. However, to shorten this wait, you can make sure the employer remembers you amid the competition by starting with a thank you message after the interview and following up regularly with HR.

Enhance Your Onboarding

Tips from the Leexi Team

Now that you know how to behave at each stage of an interview, let’s look at some job interview tips that will increase your chances of landing some of the best-paying jobs.

Research the company’s history, mission and vision statements, culture, market share, and other details that directly impact your career prospects. Pay close attention to the outfit you wear to the interview. It should highlight your personality and impress employers.

Always be punctual for your interviews, whether in person or by phone. This shows you value others’ time.

At the end of the interview, ask questions and clarify any doubts about the job profile, company culture, goals, or compensation.

Follow up with HR after the interview. This increases your chances of getting the job.

To wrap up, here are some things not to do or to avoid before, during, or after the interview:

• Sending a long resume to the employer.
• Being late for the interview.
• Asking complicated questions to recruiters.
• Forgetting important documents requested by HR.
• Giving unnecessary details about your personal and professional life.