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Can you tell if a sales resume is lying?

Nov 4, 2012
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From our latest article on the bloghttp://www.dealerrefresh.com/read-car-sales-resume-like-a-boss/:

The intent here is to focus you in on the major themes when reviewing a sales resume. When you’re looking at a sales resume that looks too good to be true, it probably is. I want you to focus your attention not on the words, but on the time frames. Understand that resumes are just another form of marketing collateral, and the job durations tell the story. And remember – salespeople who make great money because they’re great at their job typically do not leave unless something fundamental changes about their current employer.

It’s tough, this business of hiring great salespeople. Don’t make it harder by loading up on candidates that should never be interviewed in the first place.

When you’re reviewing a resume for sales position, what else do you look for?
 
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