To check the character of the prospective salesman, the Vice
President of sales says: "Let's assume you go to my house to pick up
some important papers, and you ring the doorbell. My wife invites you
in. She tells you that I won't be home for another two hours. What
would you do?"
The applicant hesitates, and then asks, "Could you let me see a photo of your wife?"
Moral of the story. True sales professionals know, that when being interviewed, you need to show character, not be a character, to get the job. Second, if you asked a question that is inappropriate, suggest that the question is inappropriate, rephrase the question into an appropriate one, and answer it. You will have given the interviewer an out of a potentially embarrassing situation while also displaying your ability to think on your feet and take control of an awkward situation.
"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." - Abraham Lincoln
The applicant hesitates, and then asks, "Could you let me see a photo of your wife?"
Moral of the story. True sales professionals know, that when being interviewed, you need to show character, not be a character, to get the job. Second, if you asked a question that is inappropriate, suggest that the question is inappropriate, rephrase the question into an appropriate one, and answer it. You will have given the interviewer an out of a potentially embarrassing situation while also displaying your ability to think on your feet and take control of an awkward situation.
"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." - Abraham Lincoln
