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  How Your College Major Can Succeed in Sales

  Think your major isn’t applicable to sales? Think again! We analyzed our employee data and found the most popular college majors among our staff. See the infographic to learn how your education could work for sales!

  Michelle Lowry | 4 November, 2021
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  How To Prepare For An Interview

  Got an interview coming up? Here’s five things to do: 1. Research the company and position. Before your interview, look at the company website and social media accounts to get a better feel for what they do and how they operate. Both you and the interviewer are trying to determine […]

  Emma Thompson | 20 October, 2021
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  5 Reasons To Work In Peabody, Massachusetts

  Have you ever wanted to jumpstart your career and work on the East Coast? Well, now’s your chance! The Peabody branch of Barton Associates, the national headquarters, has numerous benefits to help the everyday employee enjoy their time. In this blog, we will be pointing out 5 of these benefits […]

  Cam Saragosa | 29 September, 2021
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  Busting Internship Myths

  Internships are the first step towards a future career, but they come with a lot of misconceptions. In movies and television shows, interns are usually depicted as a frazzled young person saddled with the job of taking coffee orders all day, but that stereotype is far from reality. We’re here […]

  Michelle Lowry | 15 September, 2021
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  How To Find A College Internship

  As a college student, it can be difficult to balance both your school workload and your job preparation. In today’s workforce, it’s especially important to gain knowledge and experience about what you want to pursue, as jobs are always seemingly getting more and more competitive. One of the biggest opportunities […]

  Barton Team | 1 September, 2021
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  Decoding Office Dress Codes

  There’s a lot of things to consider for your first day at a new job- like navigating the commute, meeting your coworkers, and setting up your desk, just to name a few. First days also mean first impressions, and your clothes play a big part. But what do you wear? […]

  Michelle Lowry | 18 August, 2021
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  Must-Have Traits to Work in Sales

  Is sales the right career path for me? Not everyone can be a sales person. There are certain characteristics that a good sales person is made up of that cannot be taught. Without these critical traits, a person’s sales career will likely be short-lived. So what do you think? Do […]

  Chris Keeley | 4 August, 2021
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  Best Practices When Searching for a Job

  How do I effectively search for a job? Beginning a job search can be very overwhelming. You may find yourself not knowing where to start. In today’s job market, there are tons of ways to not only apply for jobs, but also boost your resume and make yourself look like […]

  Chris Keeley | 21 July, 2021
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  3 Questions To Ask During A Job Interview

  Getting an interview is a critical step in the job process. It’s a chance to show off your skills and how you could benefit the company! But no matter what position you’re applying for, every interview should end the same way, with your interviewer asking: “Do you have any questions […]

  Michelle Lowry | 7 July, 2021
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  3 Things to Expect From Your First Sales Job

  What will my first sales job be like? Sales can be an extremely lucrative career path. As you do research on what a job in sales entails, you will identify a recurring theme of ‘the harder you work, the more you’ll make.’ Sales, above all other careers, is defined by […]

  Chris Keeley | 23 June, 2021