Good tricks to seem interested, and productive at a job you don't like?

Question

I'm starting a new job that I need but I'm not crazy about. It's a sales job that I have to be interactive with customers. I need this job to save money, and pay off credit, and finish my degree. I know this is just temporary, but I need techniques, or mental excercises that will keep me from getting burned out, and remain productive.

Answer 1

To start with, you need to be productive and interested to keep the job in the first place. That said, a little thing to keep in your head is that every customer could be a lead to your next real job in your degree. Think of it not only as sales, but networking. If you make a good impression on the right person, it could be invaluable. So, it pays to do your best no matter how much you may not currently be into the job. Who knows? You may even come to like what you're doing if you start with a good attitude.

Answer 2

If you have to interact with customers often, then I am sure that will be the most time-consuming part and you might want to evaluate this part of the job. A requirement is you need to have a very outgoing personality. It could mean you could consider a Dr. Jekyll and  Mr. Hyde persona.

Tell the customer that a shirt looks really great on him and that he could consider a pair of slacks that go with it. Maybe suggest something, don't say that black is not their colour, but rather how pink goes really well with the skirt they are wearing.

I am generally shy but I took on another persona where I was bubbly and outgoing and people seemed to look forward to coming into the store. Avoid insincerity but do try to be engaging. Professionally flirt to put it another way. In time, most anything becomes a piece of cake!