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Location: Missoula, MT
Company: Hansen Investments
Experience: Entry-level
Highest Level of Education: Undergraduate Degree



Job Responsibilities
I sell investments to the public.
Job Requirements
You do not need a college degree. All that needs to be done is to take a series of licensing tests to become licensed.
Uppers
I work my own hours. I can spend more time with my child.
Downers
Going door to door. Cold Calling.
Lifestyle
Usually work between 30-40 hours a week. I do a lot of traveling talking to prospective clients.
Compensation
I am strictly commision based position.
Advice to Jobseekers
Yes, but it is a tough field. One would have to put in a lot of time to succeed. I think this business will be around indefinately.

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