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Finding my first tech sales job

I have a couple years sales experience at Best Buy but since then have been working as a deckhand. I've recently wanted to break into the tech sales space so I took a SDR course through Coursera. As I just finished the course I'm now updating my resume and looking for a job. I've noticed the industry is going through some lay offs so I'm looking for any extra advice anyone might have?
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Kosta_Konfucius
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Highly recommend reading this
https://bravado.co/academy/breaking-into-tech-sales

jupiter
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I’ll definitely read through it, thank you
Maximas
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Pretty useful Kosta, thanks.
braintank
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Upload anonymous version of your resume as image for critique.
CuriousFox
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Sunbunny31
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There’s a post here by Corporate Bro that leads to a website of companies that are hiring. Might want to check there for entry roles.
jupiter
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Thank you, do you happen to have a link to the post?
punishedlad
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here you go, boss: https://stillhiring.today/
FoodForSales
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There is always need for entry level people. I wouldn't worry about the industry as a whole.
Gasty
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You're at the right place @jupiter. Welcome to the War Room! Your apprehensions are obviously understandable, given what's happening in tech at the moment.

There are companies still hiring though. Many of them, infact. Have a look at them- can be a good starting point for you. Sharing a couple of resources below:

- https://bravado.co/war-room/posts/100-companies-hiring-for-sales-roles-currently-part-4-4

- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xDB_Tzg8LVwrZbRAL8VJEMGDo2srQEcQJtJeyWPRuTg/edit#gid=658603781

- https://stillhiring.today/
Diablo
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Though there are a lot of lay offs happening, remember there are many companies hiring as well. Make a strong resume, get used to all the terms used in the tech industry, network, apply and I am sure you will nail something soon.
All the best !
jupiter
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Thank you
TennisandSales
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Head Of Sales
i would strart trying to identify what types of buyers you want to sell to and why.
having a specific reason why you want to work at a company like that will hopefully make you more appealing.
Justatitle
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Account Executive
check out vendition, they basically specialize in this.

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