Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2004-05 | All Occupations

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< Telemarketers >

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Telemarketers

Definition | Significant Points | Quick Stats

Definition

Solicit orders for goods and services over the telephone.

source: OOH; about this section

Significant Points

2002 employment: 428,000
Projected 2002-12 employment change: A decline
Most significant source of training: Short-term on-the-job training

source: OOH; about this section

Quick Stats

Telemarketers

2002 employment: 428,000
2012 projected employment: 406,000
Change — numeric: -21,000; percent: -4.9%
2002 median annual earnings: $19,550; earnings group: very low
2002 self-employed: 1.0%
2002 part-time employment: very high
2002 unemployment: very high
Typical education and training: Short-term on-the-job traning
Educational attainment — high school: 54.8%; some college: 33.6%; bachelor's degree: 11.6%

source: Employment Matrix; about this section

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