Selling is a master skill in the world.
First time you sell yourself when you cry for milk to your mom.
Selling is always situational. And it is modified as per the need of others. It is very easy to speak on but much difficult to apply.
It requires practice and only practice.
It requires brain and learning.
I would mention couple of examples how you sell at different situations.
* Talking in other's term
* Putting yourself in other's shoes
* Smile
* And Knowing people (otherwise you will fail many times)
* Appreciate genuinely
+In interview you don't just blabber. You connect to the company's need.
+ To woo a woman you praise her and LISTEN to her.
+ To get a deal you connect to people (gatekeeper, user, influencer,
decision maker)
+ All the big and great people are Great Salesmen.
Selling is never an overnight learning. You need to sweat it out like many others. Everyone is not born with this talent, but we can surely learn it.
Selling is a matter of faith. If you have faith in yourself and your product, your conviction will show. People can read through smooth talkers, so the more honest and forthright you are, the better you come across to the person sitting opposite.
You are not a commodity. The world might have become very materialistic but still old world qualities like simplicity, punctuality, etiquette are upheld in the world of marketing and everywhere else likewise.
Every person likes the sound of his/her voice. People do like to talk and make their views heard. Look at Quora, everyone wants to say what they think of what. Same rule applies in the real world. Selling is all about listening and blending in, nodding, agreeing, hearing, smiling and the works. Nobody cares what and who you are. From experience I can say, sellers are the best listeners too.
Be assertive not aggressive. Assertiveness is all about sharing your point of view, aggression is about telling the other person to agree with you. Loud expressions, waving of hands, putting up a show for others puts people off.
You are what you are. Originality is a rare commodity. Be what you are. If are a loud person by nature, so be it. Loudness can also come with sensitivity and empathy.
Always remember:
Know yourself. Have a brutally honest review of your strengths and weaknesses. See if there are opportunities for growth, to better align yourself with the skill sets required for your career path. Take stock of all of your varied experiences throughout your life and see if any relate to one another in unique ways. Understand how you see the world and how you prefer to work.
Know you audience. Recognize the type of groups, people, organizations, and individuals that you may be selling your self to at any given time. Each of these entities will require a different approach. Use the right tools, presentation mediums, and communication techniques required for each entity. Simple complexity is a good goal, as is knowing the scale, degree.
And last but not least There Is No Short Cut To Sell Yourself.
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