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Sales Seekers
Sales Seekers
13 episodes
8 months ago
Conversations to help you launch and grow your B2B tech sales career. Mike Bird, career coach and founder of Sales Seekers, hosts guests who have transitioned to tech sales from other fields (like him) as well as hiring managers, recruiters, and fellow coaches. Released every other Monday, this is the show for folks Seeking Sales as a career.
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Conversations to help you launch and grow your B2B tech sales career. Mike Bird, career coach and founder of Sales Seekers, hosts guests who have transitioned to tech sales from other fields (like him) as well as hiring managers, recruiters, and fellow coaches. Released every other Monday, this is the show for folks Seeking Sales as a career.
Show more...
Careers
Technology,
Business
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It Takes a Village to Land a Sales Job
Sales Seekers
5 minutes
11 months ago
It Takes a Village to Land a Sales Job

Mike Bird discusses the importance of leveraging both close and weak ties during job searches to avoid burnout, loneliness, and prolonged efforts. He offers actionable tips on using broader networks and precise communication to generate leads and opportunities.

  • Grab the Job Search Preparation Checklist
  • Connect with Mike on LinkedIn
  • More on Mark Granovetter's research, 2016 interview, and 2022 interview

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  • (00:00) - 011: It Takes a Village to Land a Job
  • (00:04) - Intro
  • (00:46) - Two sorts of people we want in our corner
  • (01:50) - Mark Granovetter's landmark research
  • (02:50) - Putting this into action for your job search
Sales Seekers
Conversations to help you launch and grow your B2B tech sales career. Mike Bird, career coach and founder of Sales Seekers, hosts guests who have transitioned to tech sales from other fields (like him) as well as hiring managers, recruiters, and fellow coaches. Released every other Monday, this is the show for folks Seeking Sales as a career.