Day Girl Interview Preparation Guide

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Hopefully if you're applying for this position you have bags of related experience, and if that's the case you should mention it all. But if you're switching careers or trying something a little different, your experience may initially not look like it's matching up. That's when you need a little honest creativity to match the experiences required with the ones you have. People skills are people skills after all, you just need to show how customer service skills can apply to internal management positions, and so on.

Follow these three easy research tips before your next job interview:
1) Visit the company website; look in the "about us" section and "careers" sections
2) Visit the company's LinkedIn page (note, you must have a LinkedIn account - its free to sign up) to view information about the company
3) Google a keyword search phrase like "press releases" followed by the company name; you'll find the most recent news stories shared by the company
Remember, just because you have done your "homework", it does not mean you need to share ALL of it during the interview! Reciting every fact you've learned is almost as much of a turn off as not knowing anything at all! At a minimum, you should include the following in your answer:
1. What type of product or service the company sells
2. How long the company has been in business
3. What the company culture is like OR what the company mission statement is, and how the culture and/or mission relate to your values or personality

Job candidates who set goals are perceived to be clear thinkers and motivated workers. Before your interview, talk to a few people who are where you would like to be and ask if your stated goals strike a healthy balance between realistic and achievable. Then, when you talk to the hiring manager, briefly describe your goals and hone in on why you want to achieve them -- your driving motivations and where you think achieving these goals could take you in the next few years.

I believe that I have the skills, the patience and the qualifications that are necessary to work as a sales girl. Possessing the right attitude and the ability to implement strategies to impress prospective clients is my forte.

Work is a huge part of your life-so, ideally, you want to love what you do. And, while other peoples' experiences aren't always a completely accurate prediction of what your own will be, it's definitely still helpful to ask this question.

Ask your interviewer what he or she likes most about working for the company. If she can't stop ranting and raving about the dozens of different things she loves about her employer? Well, that's probably a good sign.

But, if she pauses for a minute only to say, "Well, our dental coverage is pretty decent," it might be a red flag for you.

Employee attitudes can be contagious. So, if you're required to work with a bunch of people who'd always rather be somewhere else, it can have a huge impact on how you view your own work. Asking this question gauges the level of satisfaction and happiness with the employer-something that will be important if you end up landing and accepting the job!

You already have a basic gist of what this position entails after reading the job description (at least you should). But, it's important to remember that the formal description really only tells you so much. Often, those paragraphs are recycled year after year, without ever being updated to reflect staff changes, shifting responsibilities, technology updates, and other factors.

So, asking your interviewer what sorts of tasks you can expect to complete on a daily basis is definitely recommended in order to get the insider scoop. It'll give you some greater insight into the actual responsibilities of the position, as well as an idea of how the company, the department, and its team members' general functions.

This demonstrates your level of preparation and level of interest. Start by reading the organization's website and the Wikipedia entry if applicable, then search the company name on Google to read what others are saying about them. Concisely summarize what you learned about the organization's solutions, who they serve, who they compete with, and what industry analysts, employees, and other interested parties say about them. Finally, repeat these steps with the company's top three competitors.

Note that if you say no, most interviewers will keep drilling deeper to find a conflict. The key is how you behaviourally reacted to conflict and what you did to resolve it.
For example: "Yes, I have had conflicts in the past. Never major ones, but there have been disagreements that needed to be resolved. I've found that when conflict occurs, it helps to fully understand the other person's perspective, so I take time to listen to their point of view, and then I seek to work out a collaborative solution. For example . . ."
Focus your answer on the behavioural process for resolving the conflict and working collaboratively.

It's important here to focus on the word "implemented." There's nothing wrong with having a thousand great ideas, but if the only place they live is on your notepad what's the point? Better still, you need a good ending. If your previous company took your advice and ended up going bankrupt, that's not such a great example either. Be prepared with a story about an idea of yours that was taken from idea to implementation, and considered successful.

Common sales interview questions and answers revolve around how you view the skills involved in a specific sales technique or aspect of the sales process. For example, "What do you see are the key skills in closing a sale?" Answers to these types of questions should always focus on responding to the buyer's concerns and on how the product or service will benefit the recipient.

This is a challenging question -- as if you have no weaknesses you are obviously lying! Be realistic and mention a small work related flaw. Many people will suggest answering this using a positive trait disguised as a flaw such as "I'm a perfectionist" or "I expect others to be as committed as I am." I would advocate a certain degree of honesty and list a true weakness. Emphasize what you've done to overcome it and improve. This question is all about how you perceive and evaluate yourself.

Rejections are common within sales jobs, and one of the primary reasons that most personalities could not handle sales roles. Try to downplay how hard you take rejections, but feel free and be honest about a technique you use to handle rejection or answer with something like, "I simply move on to the next prospect, because a rejection is simply a sign that the individual was not yet ready for our solution."

A typical interview question to determine what you are looking for your in next job, and whether you would be a good fit for the position being hired for, is "What challenges are you looking for in a position?"
The best way to answer questions about the challenges you are seeking is to discuss how you would like to be able to effectively utilize your skills and experience if you were hired for the job.
You can also mention that you are motivated by challenges, have the ability to effectively meet challenges, and have the flexibility and skills necessary to handle a challenging job.
You can continue by describing specific examples of challenges you have met and goals you have achieved in the past.

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This is the part where you link your skills, experience, education and your personality to the job itself. This is why you need to be utterly familiar with the job description as well as the company culture. Remember though, it's best to back them up with actual examples of say, how you are a good team player.

It is possible that you may not have as much skills, experience or qualifications as the other candidates. What then, will set you apart from the rest? Energy and passion might. People are attracted to someone who is charismatic, who show immense amount of energy when they talk, and who love what it is that they do. As you explain your compatibility with the job and company, be sure to portray yourself as that motivated, confident and energetic person, ever-ready to commit to the cause of the company.

► If [x data] was announced, which five trades would you make?
► Do you think Apple is a good buy?
► If I handed you $1 million and asked you to generate some alpha over the next six to 12 months, what would you do/how would you trade?
► What can a firm accomplish in Chapter 11 that it can't accomplish out of court?
► What could be the reasons for two companies operating in the same industry trading at different EBITDA multiples?
► Why would a creditor elect to receive equity via a restructuring process as opposed to debt?
► Walk me around the world and tell me about the markets as you go.
► Four asset classes: gold, oil, U.S. 10-year interest rates, and the S&P. Pick one, tell me where it has been, where it is now, and where you see it going in the next six months and why.
► Tell us about a deal that we've done that interests you and why it interests you.
► Explain quantitative easing to me.
► Talk to me about the shape of the yield curve.
► How do you value a mining company? What multiples are most appropriate?
► Where is the world headed?
► Describe a few instances where you have failed.
► Describe the major transactions that have happened this year in the X industry.
► Assume you're an investor and you come across a family-owned business for sale. What are the first things you'd do or want to know in order to determine what you're willing to pay for the business? How would you think about valuing the business?
► Sell me this water bottle.
► Tell me about something you recently read in the news that you think will have a positive or negative implication for the U.S. or global equity markets.
► Once you receive offers from a number of firms, what will be the most important factors to you as you think through which one to accept?
► I want to sell you a hot dog stand. How much are you willing to pay for it? Why?
► Describe a macroeconomic trend you're observing and an investment thesis grounded in this development.
► Tell me about a time when you had to make a difficult decision for an organization (company, school, etc.) and there was a possibility that the decision was in breach of policy. How did you manage the situation?
► If you walk in tomorrow morning and the U.S. has defaulted, walk me through what's happening in all the major markets (stocks, credit, rates, FX, etc.) and why.
► In under four minutes, explain to me what's happened in the economy and markets in the past five years.
► Tell me a joke.

No. Making cold calls does not bother me. This is part of a sales girl's work and I am quite well-versed in handling outbound sales calls.

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More likely than not, the interviewer wishes to see how much you know about the company culture, and whether you can identify with the organization's values and vision. Every organization has its strong points, and these are the ones that you should highlight in your answer. For example, if the company emphasizes on integrity with customers, then you mention that you would like to be in such a team because you yourself believe in integrity.

It doesn't have to be a lie. In the case that your values are not in line with the ones by the company, ask yourself if you would be happy working there. If you have no issue with that, go ahead. But if you are aware of the company culture and realize that there is some dilemma you might be facing, you ought to think twice. The best policy is to be honest with yourself, and be honest with the interviewer with what is it in the company culture that motivates you.

Any time you are asked to provide a negative trait about the position you are applying for, you should tread carefully. An example of an answer that effectively resolves the question is, "Walking away from a sale when I know the prospect could benefit from our solution." This answer shows you know that there are times where you need to walk away and show that you understand that sales is about solutions.

A career retrospective highlights your ability to communicate in addition to bearing testament to the logic and rationale of your career choices. Start with your first professional job (note: not your very first job ever) and talk briefly about what you learned from each successive role. Don't forget to touch on what attracted you to each new opportunity, culminating in the one you are currently interviewing for. Frame each job change in terms of striving for something greater, not in terms of running away from a crummy manager or company.

Any interview questions about your discomfort in sales should always be responded to with a "no" without any elaboration. If you are uncomfortable, reevaluate whether the position is right for you.

A loaded question. A nasty little game that you will probably lose if you answer first. So, do not answer it. Instead, say something like, That's a tough question. Can you tell me the range for this position?

In most cases, the interviewer, taken off guard, will tell you. If not, say that it can depend on the details of the job. Then give a wide range.

Having to walk away from a prospective sale due to company protocols is something that I have yet to be able to come to terms with. I understand that it is necessary to do this at times but I do not like it very much.

Here's your opportunity to make a big impression. Take it.

People remember richly detailed stories of success. When fleshing out your crowning achievement, talk about the time, the specific situation or problem, the people involved, the steps you took to achieve the end result, and what happened afterwards. Everyone loves a good sales story, so the more you can amp up the drama, the better.