How to Write a Résumé for a Telemarketing Job

Nearly every job you apply for will want a résumé detailing your work experience and education. Telemarketing is no different, but you will increase your odds of landing the position if you detail your accomplishments and point out the specific traits that show why you would be great for the job.

Instructions

1. State your desired "Job Objective" near the top of the résumé. Let the employer know right away that you want to fill a telemarketing position. Don't send a generic résumé without a targeted objective.

2. Detail any previous work in the telemarketing field at the top of your "Work Experience" section. If you worked for a call center in Florida, that should be listed before you list a job as a bartender.

3. List any accomplishments that go hand-in-hand with telemarketing. These accomplishments might include fundraising experience or public speaking awards. List your accomplishments in their order of importance relative to the job you're applying for.

4. Write down any personal skills that make you a good candidate for a telemarketing job. If you are persuasive, gracious, confident and have a great speaking voice, put those attributes on your résumé.

5. Research the product or service your prospective employer deals in and address it on your cover letter. Employers like to know that you take an interest in their company and are knowledgeable about their product.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't spend a lot of time detailing things that do not apply to a telemarketing position.

• Review your résumé and cover letter for grammatical errors and typos. If you are not confident in this area, let a friend proofread it for you.