Best Applying/Interview Practices?

Hi Ya’ll


Long story short. My last position was the biggest cloak and dagger of my life. Week 1 included hardcore integrity issues. So just had to call it.


As an experienced AE on the hunt again. Any best tips and practices for the hiring process? Especially when it comes to salary and benefit negations - I could use some help.


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poweredbycaffeine
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Have a number that you won't go below and don't be afraid to walk away if they can't meet you where you need to be. My biggest regrets have been taking roles out of a scarcity mindset (nothing else is coming my way) rather than sticking to my guns and waiting it out.
southernfriedsales
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Senior AE & Business Owner
That’s for sure the situation I’m in today. I’ve always taken the first to say yes or what seemed “close enough” to what I wanted. After the ringer of BS and 7+ years of consistent success - I’m done with that noise. 
DaveGreen
Arsonist
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Head of Sales
Find a well connected recruiter, tell them your requirements and they might open some doors for you. Also, they have a lot of insights into pay ranges so you don’t have to sit through interviews before realizing the pay is nowhere near your expectations
southernfriedsales
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Senior AE & Business Owner
They’ve been quiet the last year - but I should hit up some old connections! 
mrsexyspizza
Politicker
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Account Executive
Hate to hear that. I'm in the same position myself. Let me know where you land - and if they're hiring!
southernfriedsales
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Senior AE & Business Owner
Linkedin seems to be adding new roles everyday - haven’t even checked out other job boards yet. I’m really thinking I may go back to big corporate rather than startup land.  where you located in the US?
mrsexyspizza
Politicker
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Account Executive
I'm in Chi Town. Been trying to crack into Salesforce for the last few weeks but no dice yet.
Justatitle
Big Shot
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Account Executive
Have a number set in your head make your expectations clear from the beginning and ensure they give you access to other team members you’d work alongside to ask how they are tracking to their goals and if the OTE is attainable 
SalesRecruiter
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Recruiting Director
Find a role you are interested in then search on LinkedIn for a sales recruiter there and reach out with your resume. Also never hurts to see if you can figure out who the manager is and reach out to them. Are you in the tech industry? If so, I can give you an idea of typical OTE based on segment (enterprise, fed, SLED, commercial, inside, etc).
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