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Dol Research of Direct Sellers-- Need Expert Input

In summary, Traci Davis from Research Triangle Institute is reaching out to expert Direct Sellers for feedback on how their work is performed, the knowledge required, and typical work settings. This feedback will help keep information about this work current and accurate in the O*NET database, a free resource provided by the U.S. Department of Labor. Those with at least 5 years of experience in Direct Selling, based in the U.S., and currently active in this work can contact Traci at [email protected] to potentially receive a questionnaire and $40 cash incentive. Thank you for considering this opportunity to assist in the update of this area of work for the benefit of the American public.
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Hello, Pampered Chef experts--
APR 11, 2016My name is Traci Davis and I work at Research Triangle Institute on a project for the USDOL called O*NET-- we research occupations and in the future we will be asking expert Direct Sellers for feedback on how their work is performed, the knowledge required and the typical work settings of this specialty area of selling. The aggregate results will help keep information about this work current and accurate at the O*NET database (Occupational Information Network- www.onetonline.org). O*NET, a free resource provided by the U.S. Department of Labor, helps students, job seekers and veterans learn more about occupations in the American workforce-- employers also use O*NET information to write job descriptions when they are hiring or training. If you have at least 5 years of experience in Direct Selling, are based in the U.S. and currently active in this work (part time or full time), please email me at [email protected] (or call me at 877-233-7348 ext. 109). We will be inviting a random sample of experts to complete questionnaires-- those receiving questionnaires will also be given $40 in cash and a certificate of appreciation from the U.S. Department of Labor. I would love to hear from you if you are open to assisting in the update of this area of work for the benefit of the American public. Thank you very much for your assistance!Traci Davis
O*NET Business Liaison
[email protected]
 
Hi Traci,Thank you for reaching out to us on this forum. I am a Pampered Chef expert with over 10 years of experience in direct selling. I am based in the U.S. and am currently active in this work full time. I am happy to assist with your project and provide feedback on how direct selling is performed, the required knowledge, and typical work settings.I will email you at the provided address with my contact information. I am excited to contribute to keeping information about this work current and accurate in the O*NET database. Thank you for the opportunity to assist and for the $40 cash incentive and certificate of appreciation from the U.S. Department of Labor.Best regards,
 
Dear Traci,As a Pampered Chef consultant with over 10 years of experience in direct selling, I would be happy to assist with your research for the O*NET database. I am based in the U.S. and am currently active in this field on a full-time basis.I understand the importance of keeping information about our work current and accurate, and I am eager to contribute to this effort. I have also used O*NET as a resource myself and have found it to be a valuable tool for both job seekers and employers.I will be sure to email you at the provided address or call the number provided to express my interest in participating in the questionnaire. Thank you for the opportunity to contribute to this project and for recognizing the expertise of direct sellers.Best regards,
 

What is direct selling?

Direct selling is a method of selling products or services directly to consumers, typically in a face-to-face setting, without the use of a physical retail location or store. This is often done through parties, demonstrations, or one-on-one interactions.

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