The dangers and the benefits of knocking doors for summer sales
Dedication and financial goals push door-to-door salesmen forward despite heat, exhaustion and rejection. Thousands of students choose to spend their summers trying to build their bank accounts by...
View ArticleSummer sales makes perfect job for returned missionaries
Pest control. Security systems. Cleaning products. Lawn care. Scripture videos — recruiting sales companies have unnumbered positions to be filled. For companies like Vivint and Living Scriptures, BYU...
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Vivint CEO named 2013 entrepreneur of the year
The CEO of a company to which many students can attribute their summer income has been named 2013 Entrepreneur of the Year by MountainWest Capital Network. Todd Pedersen is the co-founder and CEO of...
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What recruits and employees should know about summer sales
The current presence of summer sales recruiters in Provo causes BYU students to consider braving the rejection accompanying an industry that promises financial freedom and stability. BYU students need...
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Summer sales: The boys, the companies and the wards during off-season
Summer sales come to an end in the fall, but the companies and their employees must carry on during the off-season. Companies search for dedicated, hardworking and enduring people to sell for them...
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Summer plan options: Pros and cons
There’s no one-size-fits-all option when it comes to summer plans, as individual circumstances and priorities often dictate how students choose to spend their summer. Students generally consider four...
View ArticleFor some students, temp work is summer job solution
Stacking boxes and packing products may not sound like an exciting summer job. For some college students, it’s a ticket forward. “Temp work is not just a way to stay busy,” said Riley Smith, a...
View ArticleSales recruiters reveal agenda, methods during off-season
Spencer Hollingsworth dreaded talking with Conner Ruggio at first because he could tell Ruggio was a sales recruiter from Aptive, a pest control company. He thought sales recruiters were awkward and...
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