Interns also studied a 150-page report on the previous show. It's a slow process. Still, he hired three of them within the last 18 months. And, on balance, he's pleased. Now I have three experienced people and I have a structure in place.
Telemarketing is tough.
You get a lot of rejections in a row. In the field, a salesperson may have some time between appointments to recover emotionally. There are several other characteristics to look for when hiring telemarketers. The person must be comfortable making suggestions and being assertive, and know how to handle himself or herself professionally. And the person needs a non-irritating phone voice.