This excerpt is from the cover letter of a salesperson:<\/p>\n
Telemarketing There is no better.<\/p>\n
willing to work Short Term, Long Term, Temp. Commision, depending on rate of pay.<\/p>\n
Currently i am working a sales job, however, i do not like it, although i am very good, great at it I am only making $7 an hour.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Pass.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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