Sales

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How do I get a job in sales?

All businesses ultimately operate by selling goods and services and as such, sales jobs exist in nearly every sector in some form. Roles can range from working in a traditional retail environment to telesales, from mail order to traveling the country (or even world) meeting potential clients.

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Sales:  the profession concerned with the selling of goods and services, whether they are physical products or services such as insurance. Sales people provide the link between the consumer and the producer.

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Cover letters: the golden rules

A carefully-crafted covering letter can demonstrate your commitment to the job, primary motivation in applying and sparkling personality all in one letter - and make all the difference to a recruiter's decision to ask you in for interview.

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