Compare careers
Factual side-by-side attributes from the imported O*NET and BLS OEWS datasets. No career is ranked or recommended.
Career A (or your current career)
Receptionists and Information Clerks
Career B (or your target career)
Telemarketers
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Comparison table
| Metric | Receptionists and Information Clerks | Telemarketers |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $38,010 | $35,450 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 910,180 | 58,430 |
| Typical education | High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) | High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) |
| Job zone | 2 | 2 |
| Important skills | Speaking, Active Listening, Service Orientation, Reading Comprehension, Social Perceptiveness | Persuasion, Speaking, Active Listening, Service Orientation, Reading Comprehension |
| Related careers | Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Billing and Posting Clerks, Cashiers, File Clerks | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists, Real Estate Sales Agents, Sales Managers, Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
75%
6 of 8 target skills
Target-only skills
2
Current-only skills
2
Skill overlap compares O*NET skills rated at importance 3.0 or above for each occupation. It is a measure of listed skill overlap, not a probability of getting the job.
Shared skills
- Speaking+0.8 level
- Active Listening+0.8 level
- Service Orientation—
- Reading Comprehension+0.1 level
- Social Perceptiveness+0.1 level
- Critical Thinking+0.1 level
Only in Telemarketers
- Persuasion
- Negotiation
Only in Receptionists and Information Clerks
- Writing
- Coordination