3 Questions Every Sales Candidate Should Ask in a First Interview
One of the most common pieces of feedback we hear from hiring managers is this: “The candidate didn’t really ask any questions.” Or worse, the ...
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sales careers UK 2026 Read moreWhy You Shouldn’t Leave Your Sales Role Before Fixing What’s Broken
It’s a familiar conversation. A solid salesperson, 18–24 months into a role, starts looking elsewhere. Not because the role is fundamentally wron...
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sales careers UK 2026 Read moreUK Sales Job Market 2026: What Candidates Need to Know Right Now
Over the past few months, there’s been a noticeable shift in conversations with sales professionals across the UK. Fewer interviews. Slower process...
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B2B Sales Hiring Read moreWhy Job Descriptions Don’t Attract Great Sales Talent (And What to Use Instead)
Most hiring processes in sales start the same way: a job description gets sent to a recruiter with the expectation that it’s enough to fill the ro...
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Hiring Sales Talent Read moreWhy Sales Recruiters Quietly Verify Candidates Before Interviews
One of the biggest risks in sales hiring isn’t a lack of candidates.It’s uncertainty.Particularly when someone is currently out of work. A CV can l...
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Sales Interview Preparation Read moreWhy Lying About a Short Sales Role on Your CV Will Cost You More Than the Job
If you’re building a sales career, there will be moments that don’t go to plan. Recently, we spoke to a candidate who had been a high-performing Sa...
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Recruitment Relationships Read moreLife of a Sales Recruiter: A Placement 15 Years in the Making
From the outside, this placement looked simple.A CV was submitted. Interviews were completed. An offer was made. The candidate accepted.In reality...
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face-to-face interviews Read moreWhy Face-to-Face Still Wins in Sales Recruitment: A Lesson from the Compliance & Reporting Sector
Why Face-to-Face Still Wins in Sales Recruitment: A Lesson from the Compliance & Reporting SectorIn a market increasingly driven by speed, aut...
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hiring process Read moreStop Late-Stage Dropouts: A 6-Step Scorecard for Hiring Employed Sales Talent
Why great employed candidates drop out late — and how to spot it early (a 6-point “readiness to move” scorecard)Hiring is hard enough without spen...
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Hiring Insights Read more5 Reasons You’re Not Getting Interview Invites
The 5 Reasons You’re Not Getting Interview Calls — And How to Fix ThemEvery day on LinkedIn, I see job seekers frustrated that they’re applying fo...
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Talent Acquisition Risk Mitigation Read moreHow to Avoid a Last-Minute Candidate Dropout at Final Interview
Every recruiter has faced this situation: a great candidate accepts an offer, and you breathe a sigh of relief — only for them to change their min...
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Self Awareness in Interviews Read moreHow to Answer “What Are Your Strengths and Weaknesses?” in a Sales Interview | Sales Interview Tips
How to Answer “What Are Your Strengths and Weaknesses?” in a Sales InterviewIt’s a classic. You’ve prepared for every curveball in your interview —...
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life of a sales recruiter Read moreThe Jigsaw Placement – When Every Piece Has to Fit
Life of a Sales Recruiter: Managing Complex Placements in a Transforming Sales TeamRecruitment rarely runs in a straight line. Every placement has...
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independent contractor vs employee Read moreSmall Business Sales Hiring: The Do’s and Don’ts That Determine Success in the First 12 Months
Small Business Sales Hiring: The Do’s and Don’ts That Determine Success in the First 12 MonthsHiring your first few salespeople — or replacing an ...
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sales placement succes Read moreLife of a Sales Recruiter - Why Recruitment Success Is About Time in the Market, Not Just Timing
Why Recruitment Success Is About Time in the Market, Not Just TimingRecruitment often gets framed as being about luck or timing—catching the right...
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Sales leadership hiring Read moreLife of a Sales Recruiter — Timing, Tenacity, and the Perfect Match
In recruitment, success often comes down to persistence, timing, and a little bit of luck.A recent placement we made with a business in the HR and...
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career advice for sales professionals Read moreHigh Salary Job Risks in Sales | Charles Noyce on Sustainable Career Growth
When a Pay Rise Isn’t Worth It: The Hidden Risks of Inflated SalariesOver recent months, I’ve seen a pattern that concerns me as a recruiter. More...
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business growth Read moreWhy “Replacing Yourself” in an Owner-Led Sales Role Rarely Works — and What to Do Instead
Owner-led businesses often reach a point where the founder wants to step back from day-to-day sales. The instinct is usually to hire someone and “...
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Attract & Hire Top Sales Staff in a cooling Market
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September 2025 Sales Vacancies | CN Sales Recruitment
Looking for your next sales career move? Our September Vacancy Register features live opportunities across HR Tech, ESG, Memberships, and Digital ...
