This is sometimes possible Self employment is unlikely but opportunities for freelancing do exist for those with relevant experience. National newspapers and TV companies offer intensive training over several months. Career development Promotion is based on results. Rapid progress and early promotion to managerial posts is common. Average age, including senior managers and directors, is late 20s.
Opportunities exist to move into other areas.
The salary data was collected in Jun 00 Salary is very much dependent on the type of company, with Internet companies tending to pay higher basic salaries. Pay is commission based. Working hours and conditions Typically includes regular extra hours but not weekends or shifts Essentially office based using the telephone, working to targets and deadlines. Jobs are located in London and spread across the country in a team working environment. Jobs are quite widely available Opportunities exist mostly in big cities, particularly London.