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Sales
Sales workers can sell many different products and/or services. They may work for a large or small company or be self employed. Salaries are dependent on the performance of each individual salesman. Sales workers have to have a flexible schedule so they can met customer's at their convenience. These skills are very transferable. All companies need to sell their products and services. Sales workers may specialize in specific types of products to sell. You should have some of the following skills: - Communication and Learning
- Self starting and personableness
patience- Organizational
Job Outlook by mnCareers.org:
Sales workers are always needed to sell a variety of goods and services to businesses and individuals. Because these jobs employ a large number of people there will always be plenty of openings available. People often choose sales jobs as their first job because there are opportunities for part-time hours and flexible schedules. Sales jobs also teach valuable skills to entry-level workers -- like showing up on time and dealing with them public. Demand for sales workers varies according to the product being sold. ow interest rates have increased demand for real estate and securities sales agents. A slow economy has decreased demand for advertising and travel agents. Demand is also impacted by online sales which decreases the number of sales workers needed.
Cashiers: Make transactions for a business. Pay out and receive money by use of adding machines or cash registers. Employment currently: 64,780. Best Fits into Interest Profile: CER (Click Here, to determine your interest profile).
Wages: Low End: $6.10 Mid Range: $8.00 High End: $10.90
Education: On-the-Job Training: Short term training is normally provided by the employer.
Job Outlook: Good: High turnover creates openings for part-time workers.
Growth: 3,950 Openings per year.
Insurance Agents: Sell or broker insurance policies to businesses or individuals. Employment currently: 12,140. Best Fits into Interest Profile: ESC (Click Here, to determine your interest profile).
Wages: Low End: $13.20 Mid Range: $21.60 High End: $51.00
Education: 4 Year Bachelor's Degree: Licensure is required and you should have a degree in business and/or economics.
Job Outlook: Very Good: Many workers are self employed because of competition in company hirings.
Growth: 420 Openings per year.
Real Estate Agents: Rent, buy, or sell property for clients. Employment currently: 10,170. Best Fits into Interest Profile: ESC (Click Here, to determine your interest profile).
Wages: Low End: $11.30 Mid Range: $24.00 High End: $43.30
Education: 2-4 Years: Licensure is required. A majority have degrees in real estate or business.
Job Outlook: Very Good: Future growth may be hampered by online services, but low interest rates increase the demand right now.
Growth: 270 Openings per year.
Retail Salespeople: Sell a variety of products to the public. May work on a commission only basis. Employment currently: 85,660. Best Fits into Interest Profile: ES (Click Here, to determine your interest profile).
Wages: Low End: $6.40 Mid Range: $8.80 High End: $16.10
Education: On-the-Job Training: The term of the training varies but most training lasts from a few weeks to a few months.
Job Outlook: Good: High turnover creates many openings.
Growth: 4,500 Openings per year.
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