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Three Practical Steps to Sharpen Up Sales Staff Recruitment

Before we get into the prickly subject of teasing out the sales superstars from the ‘also rans’ when hiring new sales staff, we need to understand that the main tool that we use to select staff is at best going to give a seasoned interviewer a 1-in-4 chance of getting it right and in the… Continue reading Three Practical Steps to Sharpen Up Sales Staff Recruitment

At Last – An MYOB Skills Test!

One enduring request from smaller businesses over the past two or three years has been for an IT Skills Test for MYOB.  We have recently located a test that measures skills across the broad functions of MYOB-8, allowing recruiting managers the opportunity to measure precise skills on this ever popular software and determine whether a… Continue reading At Last – An MYOB Skills Test!

Is Your Career Worth $370?

So, you have spent most of the year doing everything for your clients, colleagues, staff, suppliers, friends and family. How about taking a moment as the year draws to a close to think about yourself? Is your career, your business and everything outside of work going as well as you would like?  Even if the… Continue reading Is Your Career Worth $370?

A New Years Resolution for Sales People

With the end of the year coming up fast, many of your clients and your own business will be taking stock; not just physical stock of raw materials and product, but also actual growth against forecasted performance and the all important question of where the business should go in the coming year. It’s a time… Continue reading A New Years Resolution for Sales People

How to Consistently Hire Talented Salespeople

To achieve success, businesses need a competent sales team that will be able to overcome objections and create value for the potential customer. So what types of sales people are the best at doing this? Research is clear that there are a handful of traits that differentiate between a successful salesperson and one that is… Continue reading How to Consistently Hire Talented Salespeople

Recommended Book – Tough Interview Questions and how to Answer Them

There is a mountain of books with similar titles and claims to this one, but this one comes recommended without hesitation by us as we worked with the authors in recruitment campaigns almost every week for five years in the UK, and have extensive first hand experience in their knowledge on this subject. The fact… Continue reading Recommended Book – Tough Interview Questions and how to Answer Them

Quick Buyers Guide to Using & Choosing Assessments in New Zealand

October 2012 In our experience, many managers and business owners are keen to either introduce objective assessments of job candidates and existing staff for the first time, or look at reviewing the processes currently in place to ensure they are delivering effectively and providing value for money. The benefits of reducing the risks of poor… Continue reading Quick Buyers Guide to Using & Choosing Assessments in New Zealand