Also called: Telesales Representative
Calls people to sell products, services, or ask for donations.
You make 150 calls a day from a script, most people say no, and the few yeses earn you bonuses. It builds thick skin and persuasion skills fast.
BLS median roughly $34k.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. HS diploma; on-the-job training.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Shrinking (about -20% over 10 years). BLS projects a steep decline.
High risk for 10 years. AI calling systems and do-not-call rules are shrinking this job fast; very few new openings will remain.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to telemarketing or call center companies
Classes: Speech and debate, English Language Arts.
Official data: O*NET occupation 41-9041.
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