 Branching into a career in sales, need interview help.
Hello,
1st post on this forum. My question is regarding branching into a career in sales. I am 22 years old and currently working as a software consultant. I also run a part time services business repairing games consoles.
Prospective new employers will require sales experience as part of the requirements. Now in regards to my full time job, I don't have any sales experience but in regards to my private business, I have well over 3-4 years selling products, recruit new business etc. Currently, my business is able to take on contract with other businesses (which is effectively what the employer might like to see from their potential new employees)
My question is, in an interview process, how would you go about explaining this? I don't want them to think I would not be loyal to their company but explaining my part time business would qualify for the experience they would require.
Has anyone been in this situation before? Having a part time business which gives you the relevant experience needed for your full time job.
Now most people would say, why not take up your part time business full time. The answer is because I need to pay bills and my business is in the early stages.
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