Demonstrator - How to get into this job

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Entry Requirements

To become a demonstrator, you need at least three years of secondary education.

 

Secondary Education

Useful subjects include English and maths.

 

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Training on the job

Demonstrators gain their skills on the job. Demonstration companies may send their staff on training courses.

 

Kimberly Romeril

"You learn through role plays how to demonstrate the products and this increases your confidence. You are also given advice about how to present yourself at appointments and how to manage your own business."

Kimberly Romeril - Demonstrator

 

Useful Experience

It's useful for demonstrators to have worked with the product they are demonstrating, or in the industry that produces it. A background in sales and retail is also useful.

 

Kimberly Romeril

"If you can talk and engage with people that is good. If you develop these techniques you can be really successful."

Kimberly Romeril - Demonstrator

 
Updated September 2009