Women do get in past the receptionist easier, yes. The receptionist knows her boss enjoys talking to women.Winston wrote:How did you know who would make money in telemarketing and who wouldn't? Was it due to their charming voice? Their ability to act fake and positive in trying to please others? Their aggressive talking attitude?Jester wrote:I detest the way employers put jobseekers through hoops.
I used to hire high-level telemarketers, I interviewed them, roleplaying a sales call etc., and told them right then and there if they had the job or not. Some were surprised to be turned down on the spot. I told them that I didn't want to waste their time, since this was a commission job, and I could tell if they weren't going to be able to make money in it. They always thanked me and we parted friends.
I just do not see a reason to string someone along through multiple interviews unless you are hiring a chief executive or head of security or something.
Girls tend to do better at that kind of thing, because people are nicer to girls, especially men, and less likely to hang up on them.
For telemarketers I was hiring, they had to be able to sell an intangible product, and they had to get the prospect giving his opinions, before using those same opinions to hook the guy by his ego. Car salesmen and real estate salesmen couldn't do it. Guys who had sold franchises and guys who had sold interests in oil wells COULD do it. More listening than talking, understanding that you are catching a smart fish, who has to feel like he is in control when he chomps down on the hook.