ComTruise

Sales Specialist

Catalyst

Good Citizen

Contributor

I’m Interviewing For a Job I Don’t Really Want

I don't want to sound ungrateful. I'm not.

here's the shpeil:

I was contacted by xyz company multiple times, I ignored it. This recruiter is so persistant, eventually I wrote back with the intention to honor his efforts.

The pay is great, I have to wear a uniform (I hate this) I have to be on the road (I also hate that) but I need the $$$

If this was you, what would you do?

My girl is telling me to play dumb. I know she's right, but my heart is telling me otherwise.

In my mind, it's like this:

if you're hiring me for a sales job, don't you wanna see my skills live? I'm a good listener, I don't talk much, I ask intriguing questions, I have no fn fear, I'm the guy I'd hire for a position like that. Wouldn't you? I don't get managers 🤬

Do I sound too desperate? IDK...

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RandyLahey

Politicker

Account Executive

Dude it sounds like you literally know the answer to your questions. You're not exactly asking us much, more like venting. Which is fine, but this is a vacuous post.

CuriousFox

WR Officer

🦊

You complete me ❤

ComTruise

Catalyst

Sales Specialist

Sorry bruvs. I just helps to get checked sometimes you know? Thanks for putting me back in my place

RandyLahey

Politicker

Account Executive

Ey man that's what we are here for. I'm guilty of it myself, I got politely checked on my first post and deleted it, re-started.
My question to you would be this; what is making you consider the switch? Is it the salary? How would you qualify your correct disposition at the gig you are at now?

ComTruise

Catalyst

Sales Specialist

I don’t want to delete this post. I hope someone who see how I am now and then later what I became. Maybe it’s more for myself than someone else. Idk. But I feel like I have big bros here who would check me when I get out of line. And I’m forever grateful for that.

To answer your quesh:

I’m considering this role because the one I thought I was really good for passed on me.

It hurt me a lot. But I moved on pretty quickly.

I have a web dev service I sell for myself but not financially there yet.

On the other hand, I need to get paid.

See? I’m figuring it out as you guys are helping me. Thanks again

RandyLahey

Politicker

Account Executive

Not saying you should. I delete mine cuz I mentioned names directly, company name, etc. Quasi-doxing myself and others. No bueno.
Pis criss, j'viens de voir que t'es a Montréal.
I guess the answer then, after what you shared, depends on the strain you are experiencing right now. If it is only a temporary, put on the uniform, smile and take the juicy paycheck.
If you think you can find something better, hold off.

ComTruise

Catalyst

Sales Specialist

Randy mon chum, thanks bruv, en plus? Wow man thank you Randy. Didn’t we meet before? Weren’t we at Patty’s bachelor party together?

RandyLahey

Politicker

Account Executive

Lol j'en connais ben des Pats...par contre moé j'préfère être anonyme icitte, j'ai bin posté d'la marde dans le passé LOL.

ComTruise

Catalyst

Sales Specialist

Shiiit! You’re a real one. I wish you all the best I wish we could connect. Love you Randy

RandyLahey

Politicker

Account Executive

DMs are open hehe

Pachacuti

Politicker

They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy

Nothing wrong with a "practice interview" to keep your interviewing skills up and just to see what's out there. I have interviewed at several places where I have no intention of working. That said, it seems like you're not looking at it in the ways I described. The recruiter is just trying to hit a number. Best to be honest with everyone here.

HVACexpert

Politicker

sales engineer

Agreed, doing an interview doesn’t hurt anyone. And if you need to pay the bills, take the job and keep looking.

And hey maybe you’ll end up liking it.

How’s the uniform look?

ComTruise

Catalyst

Sales Specialist

The uniform isn’t bad and after more research I realized it’s also physical. Like I’d be lifting and moving gear around. The pay is also not as I expected for all that extra work.

This morning I received an email and they decided to move to forward in the process.

It’s a good feeling I won’t lie. I just might be too picky. I’m gonna go through the process and shadow one of their guys and get a better feel.

Maybe that’ll help.

ComTruise

Catalyst

Sales Specialist

That’s how I saw it. Thank you. Btw I had a great interview. I learned so much, I decided to move on to the next steps.

SportsSalesGuy

Tycoon

Enterprise Account Executive

Cintas?

ComTruise

Catalyst

Sales Specialist

Yes bro! It is. Was it that obvious?

SportsSalesGuy

Tycoon

Enterprise Account Executive

Haha yes I just know this cuz the recruiters they have r relentless and I know they require a uniform and so on. I did not research this first thing that came up I’m like this sounds like Cintas.

Are you gonna make the move?

ComTruise

Catalyst

Sales Specialist

I’m going to move forward with the process for the sake of it.

If the pay was much better, I’d go thru with it as I’ve done some labour work in the past.

But I decided to give myself a shot and make my own calls, sell my own services, and see what happens.

Also I feel like this role would prevent me from seeing that plan through.

SportsSalesGuy

Tycoon

Enterprise Account Executive

I like that plan

ComTruise

Catalyst

Sales Specialist

Thanks man. I need all the support I can get.

ComTruise

Catalyst

Sales Specialist

Did you ever get contacted by them? And how did it go?

SportsSalesGuy

Tycoon

Enterprise Account Executive

I nvr responded lol not my cup of tea to be honest for a gig

kindagoodae

Executive

Account Executive

When I saw the first sentence I immediately thought of 2 companies and they were one of them lol.

ComTruise

Catalyst

Sales Specialist

Haha Love my savages

wolfofmiami

Opinionated

🐺

just cause you interview, doesn't mean youre gonna get the job, also doesn't mean you have to accept it if you get it. if you need the money take the job if you get it, youre not obligated to stay either

ComTruise

Catalyst

Sales Specialist

Solid. Thanks

Retired Sales Professional

They say, if you love what you do you will never work a day in your life. But if take what you don't want you will be miserable. Take the advice of the WAR ROOM. All the best.

ComTruise

Catalyst

Sales Specialist

Thanks mate, all the advices here have been invaluable

Beans

Big Shot

Enterprise Account Executive

UPS?

jefe

Arsonist

🍁

Have you seen the new contract for drivers?! After a few years they make $170K
Teamsters are insane negotiators

ComTruise

Catalyst

Sales Specialist

Please don’t downvote me guys, I was super nervous and going into this blind. So here’s what happened next:

I took the call.
The convo was great.
He moved me to the next step.

And I can thank you all for this. So thanks guys!

AnchorPoint

Politicker

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Business Coach

So.. you like wasting time... ??

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