Introduction to Technology ©2005

Chapter 17: Manufacturing in the 21st Century

Career Briefs

Career: Salesperson

Directions: Look up the career in the Occupational Outlook Handbook and fill out the following:

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Nature of the Work. What does a person in this career do?
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Education and Training. What is the minimum education or training needed for this career?
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Employment. How many people have this career? In what fields do they work?
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Working Conditions. What are the working conditions for this career?
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Earnings. What is the median salary? (If median salary is not available, list the median hourly earnings instead.)
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Further Learning. Chapter 17 discusses the need to be assertive in the workplace. Assertiveness can also be valuable when trying to get a job. In a job interview, you need to show confidence and present your qualifications in a positive way. Research the interviewing process and list ways to show assertiveness during an interview.
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