Situation:
The company I worked for was a start up. Atleast, their head office is in the US and they where building their second business in my country. Just a week ago I got fired. The results of our team are not there. I am the first one to go. They hired me knowing I don't have any sales experience and this was a hardcore sales job. I failed to live up to the expectations of the company.
No harm done. I will survive.
Here is the interesting part of this story.
Last week I got contacted by a company that does the same thing. This company is well established, they have a good training program in place. I told them about my lack of sales experience and they are okay with that.
So, how would you go about this? Would you say "yes" and "try again"? Would you say "no" because if you fail you have another short job on your resume?
What would your thought process be?
To be honest, it sounds like an opportunity to try again and I am leaning towards yes. If I fail, I can always search for something entirely different. The guy that is recruiting me has 20 years of experience in the field. They must see something in my resume that makes them call me. On the other hand, I got headhunted by my previous job too.
Two different type of companies, two different type of job responsibilities but ofcourse still the same type of business.
Thank you for your time.
The company I worked for was a start up. Atleast, their head office is in the US and they where building their second business in my country. Just a week ago I got fired. The results of our team are not there. I am the first one to go. They hired me knowing I don't have any sales experience and this was a hardcore sales job. I failed to live up to the expectations of the company.
No harm done. I will survive.
Here is the interesting part of this story.
Last week I got contacted by a company that does the same thing. This company is well established, they have a good training program in place. I told them about my lack of sales experience and they are okay with that.
So, how would you go about this? Would you say "yes" and "try again"? Would you say "no" because if you fail you have another short job on your resume?
What would your thought process be?
To be honest, it sounds like an opportunity to try again and I am leaning towards yes. If I fail, I can always search for something entirely different. The guy that is recruiting me has 20 years of experience in the field. They must see something in my resume that makes them call me. On the other hand, I got headhunted by my previous job too.
Two different type of companies, two different type of job responsibilities but ofcourse still the same type of business.
Thank you for your time.
Dislike ads? Become a Fastlane member:
Subscribe today and surround yourself with winners and millionaire mentors, not those broke friends who only want to drink beer and play video games. :-)
Membership Required: Upgrade to Expose Nearly 1,000,000 Posts
Ready to Unleash the Millionaire Entrepreneur in You?
Become a member of the Fastlane Forum, the private community founded by best-selling author and multi-millionaire entrepreneur MJ DeMarco. Since 2007, MJ DeMarco has poured his heart and soul into the Fastlane Forum, helping entrepreneurs reclaim their time, win their financial freedom, and live their best life.
With more than 39,000 posts packed with insights, strategies, and advice, you’re not just a member—you’re stepping into MJ’s inner-circle, a place where you’ll never be left alone.
Become a member and gain immediate access to...
- Active Community: Ever join a community only to find it DEAD? Not at Fastlane! As you can see from our home page, life-changing content is posted dozens of times daily.
- Exclusive Insights: Direct access to MJ DeMarco’s daily contributions and wisdom.
- Powerful Networking Opportunities: Connect with a diverse group of successful entrepreneurs who can offer mentorship, collaboration, and opportunities.
- Proven Strategies: Learn from the best in the business, with actionable advice and strategies that can accelerate your success.
"You are the average of the five people you surround yourself with the most..."
Who are you surrounding yourself with? Surround yourself with millionaire success. Join Fastlane today!
Join Today
Up vji upi jepf O giim "og O geom, upmz upi iyqisoipdi sodjis", up vji uvjis jepf O nohjv jewi e cmopf tquv epf O en tivvoph nztimg aq gus geomasi. Og vjev mevvis jeqqipt, O nohjv jewi tquvvif nz cmopf tquv.
