I had someone ask me the “sell me this pen” question in an interview lol
Anyone else think that question is not relatable anymore and corny af?
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That’s a 90’s interview question bro 😂
Hahahaha exactly. It was only cool on wolf of wall street.
Wasn't that cool
"Sell me this pen" is a trap. Any candidate that actually tries to sell the pen gets disqualified. Ask questions about pens. Keep asking. Don't stop.
yup! Every role play during interviews is about qualification.
Probably because they saw wolf of Wall Street and thought they were cool. Loser.
What happens if you say no while making eye contact and you pick up your shit and walk out of the interview?
It's better than bitch slapping them out of the late 80s early 90s.
It's better than bitch slapping them out of the late 80s early 90s.
Maybe not relevant today but it shouldn't be that hard to answer if it's as basic/corny as you're suggesting it is.
This is when you get up and leave...
Leave.
If somebody asked me that in an interview I would get up and leave. That's not a place you want to work
I always hated that question. I don't think it really is an accurate way to judge talent
"Sell me this pen" is a trap.
Why do you need this pen over pencils?
What is your writing style?
Is the pen for short use, or longer documents?
How long do you need a pen to last?
What kind of volume/frequency do you need when ordering pens?
---------------super corny, but still can separate wheat from the chaff. Sales people know it's all about qualifying and quality of the sale. Reg joe off the street with a nice resume, might not know it's about questions and not about closing.
What is your writing style?
Is the pen for short use, or longer documents?
How long do you need a pen to last?
What kind of volume/frequency do you need when ordering pens?
---------------super corny, but still can separate wheat from the chaff. Sales people know it's all about qualifying and quality of the sale. Reg joe off the street with a nice resume, might not know it's about questions and not about closing.
If your manager refuses to accept any other approach on increasing sales then I think you're right in ramping up that job search!!
“Can’t outthink awful management” I love that. So true
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