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	Solicit donations or orders for goods or services over the telephone.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.

	Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

	Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Telemarketers
Business Support Services	136,180
Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers	8,460
Employment Services	7,490
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services	7,110
Depository Credit Intermediation	6,320
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services	5,080
Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses	4,780
Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers	3,760
Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities	3,660
Insurance Carriers	3,500

Career Video

Title: "Street Vendors, Door to Door Salespersons, and Telemarketers"

Duration: 01:47

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