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iamtheone

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Can’t land interviews even with referrals

Anyone land an AE job recently? Even with referrals im struggling to even land an interview.

how did you do it and what was your process?

getting seriously demoralized over here to the point I'm not even sure if I should stay in sales/SaaS. I guess at minimum I could get an SDR role but seems crazy to start over like that.

any wins recently?
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wildwhale
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Enterprise Account Executive
Recently been in many interview processes over past 2+ months. More than happy to share a bit (mainly was networking lots and lots and lots) as well as referrals and applications (but id say it’s a full time job).

Maybe what could help even more is - what are you looking for? Are you an sdr now looking to land an AE role? Where are you finding companies or what types of roles/companies are you looking for? I think a bit more context may be helpful here!
wildwhale
Member
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Enterprise Account Executive
Also - when it comes to referrals - are these people you know well recommending you and then even a recruiter doesn’t give you a call? That’s where what lambycorn may be a good point about possibly your CV. Lots of info you can find on CVs here but you can also redact any personal info on your CV and post it here for help as well
Sunbunny31
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Sr Sales Executive 🐰
Agree wholeheartedly. The kind of referral is going to be important. A former manager or colleague is going to carry significantly more weight than a casual acquaintance. Also, let’s have a look at that redacted CV and see if the group can help.
CuriousFox
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Kosta_Konfucius
Politicker
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Sales Rep
Are you going for smb or what type of AEs roles? Given your 3 months of AE experience going for one’s that require more experience might be tough to get an offer
LambyCorn
Arsonist
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A mfkn E
sounds like a CV issue to me bud - is it up to date and top notch? check the search bar on CVs; its got trillions of material on that topic
GDO
Politicker
1
BDM
normally a referral is really strong. What is the feedback you are getting?
Beans
Big Shot
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Enterprise Account Executive
Do you have AE experience?
braintank
Politicker
1
Enterprise Account Executive
You're getting referred but not even getting an initial meeting?

I'd suspect either:
1) Your resume is lackluster. Post an anonymous version here for feedback.

2) The people you're asking for referrals aren't positioning you in a good light.

3) You're applying for jobs you aren't qualified for.
Rosie
Catalyst
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Sales Director
This 👆🏻
Pachacuti
Politicker
1
They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy
November and December are tough months to interview in. January will pick up a lot.
hustlemonkey
Personal Narrative
0
Account Executive
Looks like you’re an Enterprise SDR according to your profile. Let’s see that redacted CV! I’m sure you’ll get solid help on here.

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