What is a direct response consultant and how to become one

Key steps to become a direct response consultant

1. Explore direct response consultant education requirements

   Most common direct response consultant degrees

   Bachelor's

   61.8 %

   Master's

   12.9 %

   Associate

   12.9 %

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2. Start to develop specific direct response consultant skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Incident Response	74.78%
   Patients	5.81%
   Gap Analysis	5.41%
   Crisis Calls	2.54%
   Conference Calls	1.21%

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3. Complete relevant direct response consultant training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New direct response consultants learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a direct response consultant based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real direct response consultant resumes.

4. Research direct response consultant duties and responsibilities

   • Develop and manage national database driven direct program for Verio, a newly form company offering DSL and telecommunication services.
   • Provide SharePoint development and administration, budget and financial reporting; manage invoicing; and develop training manuals and user guides.
   • Develop external website utilizing Java script, PHP script, HTML, and CSS.
   • Develop comprehensive RFP responses and ROI models for accounts within module.

5. Apply for direct response consultant jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a direct response consultant job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams