Terminix Job Analysis

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The full time position available is for a sales representative at Terminix. Terminix is a major pest control company that will remove all unwanted pests whether you are in a commercial or residential setting. After researching the ad, I felt that sales was the most important aspect Terminix was looking for, followed by knowledge and attention to detail, and leadership ability. For that reason, I listed Menards first on my resume and explained how I have received incentives from selling thousands of dollars’ worth of products. I also listed this in my cover letter’s second paragraph, immediately following is my description of how my skills meet their stated requirements, which include product knowledge and educating customers. In my third …show more content…
I listed my Menards experience first in my resume, and it is my first body paragraph in my cover letter. The reason I decided to put Menards first on my resume and cover letter is because while looking through the job ad I noticed they mentioned sales multiple times throughout. Also, in the section titled education and experience requirements, it said “Six to twelve months related experience and/or training in sales and dealing with the public”. I have been at Menards for over a year now, and meet the requirements for dealing with the public and six to twelve months experience in sales. I mentioned in my cover letter I work within the plumbing department because plumbing is very difficult and takes great attention to detail. I put this to show I am detail oriented, and it has given me a clear understanding …show more content…
This goes along with, being able to observe and give feedback. On my resume, my experience as a substitute teacher, and baseball coach have given me the skills that are a requirement for a job of this nature. Within the ad, it mentions several times you must have the ability to do math, fractions, and other calculations. It also mentions, calculating job treating costs which is an important aspect of the job because this is done on a daily basis. Having been a substitute teacher, shows I can do simple math, and ensure these calculations will be correct. Also mentioned in the ad, “recording accurate measurements and writing correct descriptions of property and/or other areas inspect”. This relates back to being a substitute teacher, because I have to explain to students how to record measurements in math, and also how to write descriptions in English. Being a baseball coach can also relate to this job ad because in the ad, it mentions preparing specs and treating instructions. I prepare for games, and teach my players how to react to a situation that can occur. Also, I teach my players how to maintain the equipment, check the safety gear, and make sure we have all of our equipment before we take off for a road