http://blog.harperhewes.com/2010/06/why-you-didnt-get-the-job-really/ Hire, Get Hired & Manage Your Career Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:01:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://blog.harperhewes.com/2010/06/why-you-didnt-get-the-job-really/comment-page-1/#comment-3443 Debbie Harper Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:10:24 +0000 http://blog.harperhewes.com/?p=579#comment-3443 I agree that it can be challenging for those who don't have a sales orientation. On the flip side, however, everyone has some problems solving experience. I've seen even the most reticent of candidates come alive in an interview when engaged in a substantive discussion about issues / problems / solutions in their field of expertise. I agree that it can be challenging for those who don’t have a sales orientation. On the flip side, however, everyone has some problems solving experience. I’ve seen even the most reticent of candidates come alive in an interview when engaged in a substantive discussion about issues / problems / solutions in their field of expertise.

]]> http://blog.harperhewes.com/2010/06/why-you-didnt-get-the-job-really/comment-page-1/#comment-3437 Doug Hitchcock Tue, 08 Jun 2010 16:42:06 +0000 http://blog.harperhewes.com/?p=579#comment-3437 Debbie, the analogy of a sales call to the interview process is a good one and I'll keep that in mind. Yes, the ideal candidate knows how to solve the customer's (company's) problem best. Incredibly difficult for many people who were not raised as natural "salespeople". Debbie,
the analogy of a sales call to the interview process is a good one and I’ll keep that in mind. Yes, the ideal candidate knows how to solve the customer’s (company’s) problem best. Incredibly difficult for many people who were not raised as natural “salespeople”.

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