Process for Getting an Interview

[Scott Eager]

Like most career fields, potential interviews are gained by submitting resumes to Internet Job Boards, Colleges, Company Sites, Referrals and so on. For some unsubstantiated reason, I'm feeling these are not the going to be as effective in the Automotive Sales Industry. Simply, I don't know if it would be appropriate to simply drop-by and introduce myself to the Hiring/General Manager or take my chances with the standard resume track. Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance.

 

[john.quinn]

Looking for a Sales job at a dealership? Absolutely! Bring a mirror... show them you can fog it -- you'll be hired on the spot

But seriously, I've hired a few salespeople in my day -- I would consider someone taking the initiative to personally introduce him/herself as a good thing. A couple of tips: get a haircut, shave, shirt & tie... jacket if you have one.

Good luck!!

 

[Alex Snyder]

I don't know if it would be appropriate to simply drop-by and introduce myself to the Hiring/General Manager or take my chances with the standard resume track. Any thoughts?

Gotta get yourself out there. Face to face communication is the strongest of all human interfaces. Do it!