Orlando Job Seeker (sales, neighborhood, college)

[Chucklando]

I am currently in a sales job that is wearing me down to the bone. My company has had reps promoted to different areas, leave the company, etc. Each time this happens I have to take over the other persons territory. I am currently at 3 times the average account level than anyone else in the area. It has been at this level for over a year now and I am looking to move on before I break.

I have over two years in my current sales position, 5 years in the hospitality industry, including management and labor management and a college degree in Public Relations.

I keep looking for jobs in Orlando, especially in hospitality, but can't find anything that I want to do or if I do find something I want to pursue, that company doesn't contact me. I have few contacts within the industry as I come from Chicago, but I really want to make a change for something more stable. I would really like to get into a Universal or Sea World type of environment, but can't get anywhere.

I recently had an interview about a month ago for another sales position. I was really excited about it and the employer pretty much told me I had the job. I get an email about ever 2 weeks telling me he is still working on the process and I am fed up with the process and am going to tell him I am no longer interested.

Any suggestions out there?

sorry for the rant

[Long Island Mermaid]

I think you need to do a few things...
First I would evaluate myself from head to toe appearance, posture, attitude, resume, etc. Practice interviewing with someone who knows what to expect. Do you have unusual piercings or anything else that might not be considered a "professional appearance"? Get other people's (in professional positions) opinions including recruiters. Also, don't epect them to call you. You should contact them-immediately send a thank you note (just basic stuff) then call a few days or a week later and reiterate what you said in the note (why you would be the best person for the job). If you don't know why, don't expect him/her to know. Even if you do not want the job after the interview, send a thank you anyway because you never know whether or not you might want it next week. Also getting any offer is better than getting no offer because it will help your self esteem. You can always say you are considering another position but you will let them know if anything changes
Now, I know you are down but you don't want to show them that...lose the "*********" attitude, especially because you were excited about that job. call the interviewer and ask to meet with him to discuss what could/needs to be done to speed up the process. If he still blows you off, then move on but be nice so you keep the door open for the future. Nothing good ever comes out of ending a discussion negatively. Does not do much for your self esteem either. Hope this helps

[Chucklando]

So, thanks for the advice. I am not really concerned with changing my appearance. I have nothing to worry about in that neighborhood. I am just frustrated with being spread to thin and looking for some new opportunities. I keep getting the same level of commitment in sales positions that I have been very successful in and have the opportunity to advance within. I am just looking to make the change for something I feel I would be more comfortable with.

[cmj_fla]

I know when my husband was looking (he is in the retail sales field) there were tons of Outside sales jobs from things like auto glass to heavy equipment. Also, have you ever thought about Timeshare sales? I know it has a bad reputation but a friend of mine is doing amazing and he loves it because of his sales experience. I know in that field they are always looking. Good luck and let me know if you have any questions.