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Recruiting versus reality

Tom Spencer

Consulting firms are very good at selling themselves to potential recruits. But, like any sales pitch, there’s a degree of exaggeration behind the polished smiles. Most consulting firms are up-front about the fact that the consulting lifestyle can be tough, and few recruits go in expecting a nine-to-five job.

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How do MBA Programs Prepare you for Consulting?

Tom Spencer

The project included a one week trip to China, monthly client check-ins, semi-annual and annual presentations, and hours of research. We analyzed the start-up’s sales with the goal of improving business growth, created an excel pricing model, and analyzed the start-up’s cost-management and labor use efficiency. Final thoughts.

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The Key to Hiring Great Salespeople

Comatch

Recruiting salespeople is a critical task. . To illustrate the above, two real-life examples come to mind: A headhunter once shared, “I want to present candidates while my clients want resumes.” Recruiting top talent is not an exact science. But, It’s not that simple: consider the hidden costs!

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7 Step Process to Create a Great LinkedIn Profile

Tom Spencer

Use key terms that recruiters will most likely use to find you. A great summary makes it easy for a recruiter to see what you’ve done, or for someone you’ve reached out to to accept an informational interview. For example, instead of saying “Generated sales”, try saying “Generated $1 Million annual sales exceeding target KPIs by 35%”.

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The Amazing Process, Purpose, and Outcome Document

The Fearless Marketer

About 30 years ago I worked with a client – an executive recruiter – who was having trouble closing new clients. The problem seemed to be that her service was very much the same as other executive recruiters and she couldn’t differentiate herself from everyone else. So, what was the result of all of this?

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The 5 Top Sales Techniques that Matter Most

LSA Global

What Are the Top Sales Techniques? As a sales leader, this is the question you should be asking…what are the traits and behaviors that distinguish top solution sellers from average producers? Once you have the answer and act upon it as you recruit, hire and develop your sales force, you can boost sales significantly.

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How to start THINKING like a Consultant

Tom Spencer

I vividly remember the last consulting interview during first-year MBA recruiting season. The recruiting coordinator mentioned she’d get back to me by the end of the day. The recruiting coordinator mentioned she’d get back to me by the end of the day. I was tense. My confidence was dwindling. 5pm rolls by, no call….