Blackadar
02-10-2005, 11:24 PM
Yes, yes I am. :)
I love HR idiots...especially ones that think that a 10 minute personality test should be taken before anyone can really apply to a job. Of course, they do so because they don't have a friggin' clue how to actually conduct an interview and do their friggin' jobs.
Plus, it's 12:30 and I'm stuck in the airport in Vegas with 32 minutes left on my laptop battery. Yes, I'm pissy right now.
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Dear Mr. Blackadar:
While searching the Monster database, we came across your resume. Your background is of interest to us.
One of the leading cell phone providers is currently seeking ten Business Solutions Representatives for the following locations: Montgomery and Mobile, Alabama; Albany and Dublin, Georgia; Hilton Head, South Carolina; Tampa, Naples, Gainesville, Polk County, and Destin/Ft. Walton, Florida. With more than 12 million customers and nearly $8 billion in annual revenues, the company provides wireless, local, long-distance, Internet and high-speed data services to residential and business customers in 26 states.
The focus of the Business Solutions Representative is to provide the highest quality communication services to new and existing customers (small to medium-sized businesses). Responsibilities include promoting application based solutions, prospecting daily to maintain a robust sales pipeline, writing and presenting proposals to customers, meeting monthly sales goals, attending required training, providing consultative customer service, and completing the necessary business processes to ensure accurate service activation and billing.
The ideal candidates will have one or two years of direct sales experience in the telecommunications industry, or three to five years selling voice data or communications equipment. Qualifications include: strong selling skills; the ability to recommend solutions to meet specific customer needs; strong communication and prospecting skills, and the aptitude for communications products and services. Bachelor's degree in Sales and Marketing preferred.
The successful candidates will be independent, self-motivated, goal-oriented problem solvers with good decision-making skills. Candidates must also be customer service focused, able to work with little supervision, and willing to accommodate a flexible schedule. Must have a valid driver's license.
Compensation: Base Salary $35,000 per year plus commissions, plus potential $25,000 Bonus.
First Year On Target Earnings $70,000.
Locations: Montgomery and Mobile, AL, Albany and Dublin, GA, Hilton Head, SC, Tampa, Naples, Gainesville, Pok County, and Destin/Ft. Walton, FL.
While your background is of interest to us, to consider you for this position, you need to complete a simple 10-minute exercise. Please go to www.tjti.com, and click on FREE TEST.
After completing the test, fax it back to me at 1-866-237-8090, along with another copy of your resume. I look forward to your early response.
Cordially,
Wendell Bragg
Human Resources
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Mr. Bragg:
While I certainly appreciate your inquiry, after over 12 years in telecommunications, I believe pre-discussion online testing is counterproductive. Having hired and trained successful sales representatives and managers, I know that there is not a 10 minute personality test that can define the characteristics of a successful salesperson. That your organization asks for a premature personality test before even having any personal discussion with potential candidates tells me that your evaluation process is flawed.
Good luck with your search, but I do not wish to apply at this time. I would also suggest that your organization take another look at your screening process. If you would prefer, my consulting services are available to help correct this process to enable your organization entice qualified candidates to respond to such inquiries.
Sincerely,
Walter Blackadar
President, Athyrio Consulting
I love HR idiots...especially ones that think that a 10 minute personality test should be taken before anyone can really apply to a job. Of course, they do so because they don't have a friggin' clue how to actually conduct an interview and do their friggin' jobs.
Plus, it's 12:30 and I'm stuck in the airport in Vegas with 32 minutes left on my laptop battery. Yes, I'm pissy right now.
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Dear Mr. Blackadar:
While searching the Monster database, we came across your resume. Your background is of interest to us.
One of the leading cell phone providers is currently seeking ten Business Solutions Representatives for the following locations: Montgomery and Mobile, Alabama; Albany and Dublin, Georgia; Hilton Head, South Carolina; Tampa, Naples, Gainesville, Polk County, and Destin/Ft. Walton, Florida. With more than 12 million customers and nearly $8 billion in annual revenues, the company provides wireless, local, long-distance, Internet and high-speed data services to residential and business customers in 26 states.
The focus of the Business Solutions Representative is to provide the highest quality communication services to new and existing customers (small to medium-sized businesses). Responsibilities include promoting application based solutions, prospecting daily to maintain a robust sales pipeline, writing and presenting proposals to customers, meeting monthly sales goals, attending required training, providing consultative customer service, and completing the necessary business processes to ensure accurate service activation and billing.
The ideal candidates will have one or two years of direct sales experience in the telecommunications industry, or three to five years selling voice data or communications equipment. Qualifications include: strong selling skills; the ability to recommend solutions to meet specific customer needs; strong communication and prospecting skills, and the aptitude for communications products and services. Bachelor's degree in Sales and Marketing preferred.
The successful candidates will be independent, self-motivated, goal-oriented problem solvers with good decision-making skills. Candidates must also be customer service focused, able to work with little supervision, and willing to accommodate a flexible schedule. Must have a valid driver's license.
Compensation: Base Salary $35,000 per year plus commissions, plus potential $25,000 Bonus.
First Year On Target Earnings $70,000.
Locations: Montgomery and Mobile, AL, Albany and Dublin, GA, Hilton Head, SC, Tampa, Naples, Gainesville, Pok County, and Destin/Ft. Walton, FL.
While your background is of interest to us, to consider you for this position, you need to complete a simple 10-minute exercise. Please go to www.tjti.com, and click on FREE TEST.
After completing the test, fax it back to me at 1-866-237-8090, along with another copy of your resume. I look forward to your early response.
Cordially,
Wendell Bragg
Human Resources
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Mr. Bragg:
While I certainly appreciate your inquiry, after over 12 years in telecommunications, I believe pre-discussion online testing is counterproductive. Having hired and trained successful sales representatives and managers, I know that there is not a 10 minute personality test that can define the characteristics of a successful salesperson. That your organization asks for a premature personality test before even having any personal discussion with potential candidates tells me that your evaluation process is flawed.
Good luck with your search, but I do not wish to apply at this time. I would also suggest that your organization take another look at your screening process. If you would prefer, my consulting services are available to help correct this process to enable your organization entice qualified candidates to respond to such inquiries.
Sincerely,
Walter Blackadar
President, Athyrio Consulting