Senior Sales Supervisor 

How did you get your current job?
I posted my resume online and they contacted me.

What was the application process?
The company founf my resume online and then asked me to fill out a paper application during the interview process.

Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
I did have to interview for this position. There were two rounds that each consisted of a group informational presentation by a manager and then an individual interview with a manager or supervisor.

If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
I asked about the financial stability and compliance recod of the company.

Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes! Even though I had a degree in Economics, I didn’t have experience talking with clients or how to make sales. The training was very detailed so the information was easy to learn.

Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
Since my company has a comprehensive training program they didn’t require any prior experience. Their training started day one with help passing the licensing exams and has never ended for me 9 years later. They also have a mentoring program that pairs up new reps with senior reps to allow the new rep to have what I would call a private tutor.

Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
My educational background taught me the theories and basic knowledge but did not teach me how to talk to and work with clients or how to sell investment and insurance products.

If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
N/A

If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Take finance classes and network with a local financial advisor. A lot of companies hire new graduates.

What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
* Like working with people (we work with people from all walks of life on a daily basis)

* Communication Skills (we have to explain technical terms to clients with no prior knowledge of the iձdustry)

* Determination (this industry is sometimes hard to get started in- you have to keep going especially the first year)

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Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
yes. A degree in finace, economics or business helps. Some companies have training programs but many don’t.

What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Make sure the company you choose has a solid track record in training, ethics, and support. Some companies say they have a training program but it only lasts one week and then the new rep is left to fend for themselves.