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I'm going to keep working at it until I make it work, but at what point should I assume that I'm doing something wrong in applying for job postings? I've applied for dozens of jobs from low-level Account Executive to entry-level Sales Development Representative positions and I haven't even gotten a phone call. I really, really want to make sales into a career. Ideally B2B SaaS or similar, but I'll do all the work needed to earn my way up there. I live in SF, have been working as a waiter forever, have great soft skills, have a degree (graphic design, but with a CS background as well), work as a sales rep at trade shows whenever I can, my resume's gotten the blessing of people in the industry, and I have the desire to do whatever I have to do to be good at this. I want this more than I've ever wanted any job before. Is this just a matter of chugging along, or what can I do better to stand out?
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Can anyone recommend a good tech sales staffing agency in the San Francisco Bay Area? I've looked up a few, but from the outside it's hard to tell which, if any, are any good.
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Jun 22, 2015 20:30
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I've been trying to get into technology sales in the San Francisco Bay Area for months now, and have applied to hundreds of postings on LinkedIn. The only interviews I've gotten were for obvious scam companies or jobs that would halve my current salary and probably not lead anywhere else in tech. I have a college degree (in Graphic Design, however), I've been in food service forever and am really good at it, got promoted to manager at my current place, have had help getting a decent resume together, and have friends in the industry that have faith that I'd do well, but what the hell else can I do to get a foot in the door? I want to make this work, but I'm starting to run out of ways to maintain hope.
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Sep 27, 2015 04:54
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I've been applying mostly to entry-level positions like Sales Development Representative roles. Even the ones that don't require experience have only given me a handful of phone interviews. Where would I find out about meetups? I would love to network, but don't know where to start with that. I'm happy to do tradeshows or whatever else might help. If I were to attend one, what kind of business card would I make up? "Waiter" isn't a very impressive job title.
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Sep 27, 2015 09:56
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Lyon posted:Software sales is pretty easy to move into which is what I assume he is talking about based on being located in San Francisco. Particularly if you start in an entry level position setting up appointments/qualifying leads. 
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Sep 28, 2015 02:45
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I'm applying for open positions on job boards, the best of which (that is, not bullshit cashier or the aforementioned scam jobs) are usually on LinkedIn. I apply for 6-10 SDR or BDR roles a day on weekdays. I don't have storage space, but may I PM my resume and cover letter to someone? Other sales people said they were okay.
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Sep 28, 2015 05:58
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