Sales Agents, Securities and Commodities

Those who work in investing and trading firms buy and sell securities and help people, companies, and other entities with their finances.

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
Buy and sell securities in investment and trading firms and develop and implement financial plans for individuals, businesses, and organizations.
Leadership
MED
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
LOW
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
HIGH
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Physical demands
Critical decision making
Level of responsibilities
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Competition for this position
Communication with others
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Comfort of the work setting
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Dealing and handling conflicts
Exposure to job hazards
Leadership

Activities

Analyzing Data or Information Know More
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization Know More
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Know More
Getting Information Know More
Interacting With Computers Know More
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others Know More
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work Know More
Selling or Influencing Others Know More

Areas of Study

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Customer and Personal Service Know More
Economics and Accounting Know More
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Degrees

Key Abilities

  1. Deductive Reasoning Know More
  2. Inductive Reasoning Know More
  3. Near Vision Know More
  4. Oral Comprehension Know More
  5. Oral Expression Know More
  6. Problem Sensitivity Know More
  7. Speech Clarity Know More
  8. Written Comprehension Know More

Colleges

Top Skills

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