(upbeat music) - Hey there, it's Asia from HubSpot. Author Daniel Pink believes that in today's economy, we all sell. Whether we're working to persuade, influence, or convince others, Pink says, "Like it or not, we're all in sales now." Regardless of whether you're at the beginning of your career or just looking for a change, taking a sales job could be a great move for you. Here are four reasons why. Number one, you'll be ready to sell anything. Now, that's going to help you no matter where your career takes you. Every time you interview for a job, you have to sell yourself to your potential employer. If you start your own company, you have to sell your vision to investors and employees. Even as a PhD student, you need to sell your ideas to receive funding and publish. No matter where you land, sales experience will help you succeed. Number two, you'll perfect your communication skills. Good communication is crucial to sales success and being able to articulate your ideas is vital to any career. You can't make a sale unless you demonstrate value to a prospect. And you can't demonstrate value to a prospect unless you've understood their problems and then devise a strategy to solve them. In turn, you can't understand and solve those problems until you get your prospect to actually tell you what's wrong. In sales, you build on your ability to persuade and influence others. These skills will serve you well in any career path you choose to take down the road. And number three, you'll increase your confidence. Successful salespeople need to be more self-confident than the average person. They deal with rejection day in and day out, so they need to learn how to push through and not get upset or offended easily by rejection and criticism. Developing an immunity to criticism and rejection isn't any fun, but if you can do it, you'll be much more confident and resilient in any other role you take. Number four, you'll become a networking pro. One of the benefits of a job in sales is just how many people you meet. It's your job to meet people after all. After selling marketing software for a few years and talking to marketers all day, you might decide marketing is the career more aligned with your strengths. Your sales skills and experience in the field will help you craft the perfect resume and cover letter and the connections you've made over the years can help you get your foot in the door at the right company. You'll also meet countless business professionals at conferences, in meetings, and through networking events. Not all of these encounters will lead to a sale, but that doesn't mean they aren't beneficial. Building a strong network of professionals can help you get ahead in your sales career or in a new job. So, if you've been wondering, what should I do with my career? Where do I start? Start in sales. Whether you're looking for your first job, a job between jobs or a change in career, a sales job is a great choice for you right now.