The Job Nobody Dreams Of

My Stimulus Plan

While I write and about sales jobs all the time, I've tried to keep the posts on this blog "job neutral" in that the ideas can be applied to any job. Today's post keeps with this theme and might be the most important thing I've ever posted (as well as being the longest post I have ever written). If you or someone you know is looking for their next job...pay attention.

Since they are calling this a "jobless recovery" I have decided to offer up my advice on how to land the job of your dreams...regardless of whether it's in sales or any other field. Here is my stimulus plan. It's the same plan I shared in my book on how to land a job with a company that isn't currently hiring. It works and can be used by anyone looking for a great job.

Advice from Keith

Keith Ferrazzi is a well-known business author who I have share posts in the past. His current post on finding your dream job seem appropriate to post here

It's worth the $30 to view the complete program (I don't get a cent of it). I am a big fan of Keith's and know that anything he does is top notch.

Happy Selling!

Top Companies to Work For

While I always preach you can get a job with any company if you just plan your approach correctly (see Chapter 5 of the book) I did come across an interesting list recently published by Selling Power

It listed the "50 Best Companies to Sell For Now." You have to purchase the November/December issue of the magazine to see the entire list but the top ten companies were:

1. Hoffman-La Roche (Health care company)

2. 3M

3. Forest Laboratories

4. Nalco

5. Reynolds and Reynolds

6. Shaw Industries

7. Xerox

8. Ecolab

9. Hilti (North American HQ in Tulsa!)

10. Microsoft

This list came from extensive interviews with sales executives around the country and focuses on companies with at least 500 salespeople. There are obviously tremendous opportunities with firms a lot smaller.

The research for the list is important to note though because they did the same thing I recommend...talk to other salespeople. If you want to know what it's like to work for a particular company take one of their salespeople to lunch or breakfast (or buy them a cup of coffee). 

Even if you are looking for a non-sales job, the strategy of talking to current employees is sound. You will uncover some insights on that particular company, it's competitors and the industry as a whole. If you really feel the need to spend money on your research Wet Feet is a great resource.

Happy Selling!