- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Buy and sell securities in investment and trading firms and develop and implement financial plans for individuals, businesses, and organizations.
Sales Agents, Securities and Commodities spend a lot of their time Selling or Influencing Others. They are naturally good at Oral Expression, Deductive Reasoning, Oral Comprehension, and Written Comprehension. Sales Agents, Securities and Commodities are typically characterized as being Enterprising and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, Mathematics, and Clerical and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Active Listening.
Work Activities
Selling or Influencing Others
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Getting Information
Analyzing Data or Information
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Processing Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Thinking Creatively
Interacting With Computers
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Performing Administrative Activities
Assisting and Caring for Others
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Scheduling Work and Activities
Documenting/Recording Information
Developing and Building Teams
Coaching and Developing Others
Training and Teaching Others
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Staffing Organizational Units
Handling and Moving Objects
Controlling Machines and Processes
Performing General Physical Activities
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Abilities
Oral Expression
Deductive Reasoning
Oral Comprehension
Written Comprehension
Problem Sensitivity
Fluency of Ideas
Speech Recognition
Number Facility
Near Vision
Category Flexibility
Mathematical Reasoning
Originality
Written Expression
Inductive Reasoning
Speech Clarity
Information Ordering
Flexibility of Closure
Perceptual Speed
Speed of Closure
Far Vision
Selective Attention
Finger Dexterity
Memorization
Visualization
Time Sharing
Auditory Attention
Hearing Sensitivity
Visual Color Discrimination
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Control Precision
Manual Dexterity
Depth Perception
Interests
Enterprising
Conventional
Social
Investigative
Realistic
Artistic
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Mathematics
Clerical
Economics and Accounting
Administration and Management
Sales and Marketing
English Language
Law and Government
Computers and Electronics
Education and Training
Psychology
Communications and Media
Public Safety and Security
Personnel and Human Resources
Sociology and Anthropology
History and Archeology
Transportation
Wages
Connecticut
$144,400
New York
$113,390
District of Columbia
$90,090
North Carolina
$84,380
Massachusetts
$84,180
Kansas
$83,590
Vermont
$83,230
California
$78,390
Georgia
$77,970
Arkansas
$75,760
Illinois
$74,980
Rhode Island
$73,360
Maine
$70,520
New Mexico
$67,900
Pennsylvania
$67,470
Florida
$66,710
Alabama
$65,350
New Jersey
$65,160
Virginia
$64,330
Minnesota
$64,210
Oklahoma
$63,390
Nebraska
$61,580
South Carolina
$60,540
Indiana
$60,090
Mississippi
$59,830
Tennessee
$58,810
West Virginia
$58,080
Missouri
$56,060
Washington
$55,120
Alaska
$53,520
Utah
$52,940
New Hampshire
$52,730
North Dakota
$52,250
Louisiana
$52,220
Texas
$52,000
Idaho
$51,210
Ohio
$50,130
Montana
$49,240
Oregon
$48,880
Wisconsin
$48,290
Colorado
$46,600
Iowa
$45,740
Arizona
$44,060
Michigan
$43,740
Hawaii
$42,340
South Dakota
$42,300
Wyoming
$36,820
Kentucky
$35,740
Puerto Rico
$33,620
Nevada
$32,350
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Persuasion
Systems Analysis
Judgment and Decision Making
Speaking
Writing
Active Learning
Systems Evaluation
Social Perceptiveness
Service Orientation
Monitoring
Time Management
Complex Problem Solving
Negotiation
Mathematics
Instructing
Coordination
Management of Personnel Resources
Learning Strategies
Operations Analysis
Management of Financial Resources
Programming
Management of Material Resources
Science
Technology Design
Work Values
Achievement
Working Conditions
Relationships
Independence
Support
Recognition
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Initiative
Dependability
Analytical Thinking
Persistence
Independence
Adaptability/Flexibility
Concern for Others
Achievement/Effort
Self Control
Cooperation
Stress Tolerance
Leadership
Innovation
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Contact With Others
Telephone
Electronic Mail
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Spend Time Sitting
Deal With External Customers
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Face-to-Face Discussions
Level of Competition
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Freedom to Make Decisions
Work With Work Group or Team
Consequence of Error
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Physical Proximity
Degree of Automation
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Duration of Typical Work Week
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Public Speaking
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Contaminants
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Outdoors, Under Cover
Work Schedules
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-About half the time-
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Telephone
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Face-to-Face Discussions
Time Pressure
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Conflict Situations
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Contaminants
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
-Never-
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Contaminants
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Public Speaking
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Public Speaking
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Time Pressure
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Contaminants
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Face-to-Face Discussions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Public Speaking
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Time Pressure
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Public Speaking
Exposed to Contaminants
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Time Pressure
Frequency of Conflict Situations
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Letters and Memos
Outdoors, Under Cover
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Very important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Complete sales order tickets and submit for processing of client-requested transactions.
Interview clients to determine clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, or financial objectives.
Record transactions accurately, and keep clients informed about transactions.
Develop financial plans based on analysis of clients' financial status, and discuss financial options with clients.
Review all securities transactions to ensure accuracy of information and conformance to governing agency regulations.
Offer advice on the purchase or sale of particular securities.
Relay buy or sell orders to securities exchanges or to firm trading departments.
Identify potential clients, using advertising campaigns, mailing lists, or personal contacts.
Review financial periodicals, stock and bond reports, business publications, or other material to identify potential investments for clients or to keep abreast of trends affecting market conditions.
Contact prospective customers to determine customer needs, present information, or explain available services.
Prepare documents needed to implement plans selected by clients.
Analyze market conditions to determine optimum times to execute securities transactions.
Explain stock market terms or trading practices to clients.
Inform and advise concerned parties regarding fluctuations or securities transactions affecting plans or accounts.
Calculate costs for billings or commissions.
Supply the latest price quotes on any security, as well as information on the activities or financial positions of the corporations issuing these securities.
Prepare financial reports to monitor client or corporate finances.
- Importance Supplemental-
Read corporate reports and calculate ratios to determine best prospects for profit on stock purchases and to monitor client accounts.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Explain stock market terms or trading practices to clients.
Offer advice on the purchase or sale of particular securities.
Record transactions accurately, and keep clients informed about transactions.
Prepare documents needed to implement plans selected by clients.
Review financial periodicals, stock and bond reports, business publications, or other material to identify potential investments for clients or to keep abreast of trends affecting market conditions.
Identify potential clients, using advertising campaigns, mailing lists, or personal contacts.
Contact prospective customers to determine customer needs, present information, or explain available services.
Complete sales order tickets and submit for processing of client-requested transactions.
Develop financial plans based on analysis of clients' financial status, and discuss financial options with clients.
Interview clients to determine clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, or financial objectives.
Inform and advise concerned parties regarding fluctuations or securities transactions affecting plans or accounts.
Relay buy or sell orders to securities exchanges or to firm trading departments.
Supply the latest price quotes on any security, as well as information on the activities or financial positions of the corporations issuing these securities.
Review all securities transactions to ensure accuracy of information and conformance to governing agency regulations.
Calculate costs for billings or commissions.
Prepare financial reports to monitor client or corporate finances.
Analyze market conditions to determine optimum times to execute securities transactions.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Read corporate reports and calculate ratios to determine best prospects for profit on stock purchases and to monitor client accounts.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Identify potential clients, using advertising campaigns, mailing lists, or personal contacts.
Review all securities transactions to ensure accuracy of information and conformance to governing agency regulations.
Review financial periodicals, stock and bond reports, business publications, or other material to identify potential investments for clients or to keep abreast of trends affecting market conditions.
Record transactions accurately, and keep clients informed about transactions.
Contact prospective customers to determine customer needs, present information, or explain available services.
Analyze market conditions to determine optimum times to execute securities transactions.
Calculate costs for billings or commissions.
Offer advice on the purchase or sale of particular securities.
Supply the latest price quotes on any security, as well as information on the activities or financial positions of the corporations issuing these securities.
Inform and advise concerned parties regarding fluctuations or securities transactions affecting plans or accounts.
Relay buy or sell orders to securities exchanges or to firm trading departments.
Interview clients to determine clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, or financial objectives.
Prepare documents needed to implement plans selected by clients.
Explain stock market terms or trading practices to clients.
Complete sales order tickets and submit for processing of client-requested transactions.
Develop financial plans based on analysis of clients' financial status, and discuss financial options with clients.
Prepare financial reports to monitor client or corporate finances.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Read corporate reports and calculate ratios to determine best prospects for profit on stock purchases and to monitor client accounts.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Complete sales order tickets and submit for processing of client-requested transactions.
Offer advice on the purchase or sale of particular securities.
Analyze market conditions to determine optimum times to execute securities transactions.
Supply the latest price quotes on any security, as well as information on the activities or financial positions of the corporations issuing these securities.
Record transactions accurately, and keep clients informed about transactions.
Relay buy or sell orders to securities exchanges or to firm trading departments.
Contact prospective customers to determine customer needs, present information, or explain available services.
Calculate costs for billings or commissions.
Explain stock market terms or trading practices to clients.
Review all securities transactions to ensure accuracy of information and conformance to governing agency regulations.
Review financial periodicals, stock and bond reports, business publications, or other material to identify potential investments for clients or to keep abreast of trends affecting market conditions.
Inform and advise concerned parties regarding fluctuations or securities transactions affecting plans or accounts.
Interview clients to determine clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, or financial objectives.
Develop financial plans based on analysis of clients' financial status, and discuss financial options with clients.
Identify potential clients, using advertising campaigns, mailing lists, or personal contacts.
Prepare documents needed to implement plans selected by clients.
Prepare financial reports to monitor client or corporate finances.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Read corporate reports and calculate ratios to determine best prospects for profit on stock purchases and to monitor client accounts.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Prepare financial reports to monitor client or corporate finances.
Calculate costs for billings or commissions.
Prepare documents needed to implement plans selected by clients.
Explain stock market terms or trading practices to clients.
Interview clients to determine clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, or financial objectives.
Inform and advise concerned parties regarding fluctuations or securities transactions affecting plans or accounts.
Supply the latest price quotes on any security, as well as information on the activities or financial positions of the corporations issuing these securities.
Contact prospective customers to determine customer needs, present information, or explain available services.
Develop financial plans based on analysis of clients' financial status, and discuss financial options with clients.
Analyze market conditions to determine optimum times to execute securities transactions.
Offer advice on the purchase or sale of particular securities.
Complete sales order tickets and submit for processing of client-requested transactions.
Review financial periodicals, stock and bond reports, business publications, or other material to identify potential investments for clients or to keep abreast of trends affecting market conditions.
Relay buy or sell orders to securities exchanges or to firm trading departments.
Identify potential clients, using advertising campaigns, mailing lists, or personal contacts.
Record transactions accurately, and keep clients informed about transactions.
Review all securities transactions to ensure accuracy of information and conformance to governing agency regulations.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Read corporate reports and calculate ratios to determine best prospects for profit on stock purchases and to monitor client accounts.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Interview clients to determine clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, or financial objectives.
Inform and advise concerned parties regarding fluctuations or securities transactions affecting plans or accounts.
Prepare documents needed to implement plans selected by clients.
Complete sales order tickets and submit for processing of client-requested transactions.
Develop financial plans based on analysis of clients' financial status, and discuss financial options with clients.
Prepare financial reports to monitor client or corporate finances.
Contact prospective customers to determine customer needs, present information, or explain available services.
Calculate costs for billings or commissions.
Review financial periodicals, stock and bond reports, business publications, or other material to identify potential investments for clients or to keep abreast of trends affecting market conditions.
Relay buy or sell orders to securities exchanges or to firm trading departments.
Analyze market conditions to determine optimum times to execute securities transactions.
Identify potential clients, using advertising campaigns, mailing lists, or personal contacts.
Offer advice on the purchase or sale of particular securities.
Review all securities transactions to ensure accuracy of information and conformance to governing agency regulations.
Record transactions accurately, and keep clients informed about transactions.
Supply the latest price quotes on any security, as well as information on the activities or financial positions of the corporations issuing these securities.
Explain stock market terms or trading practices to clients.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Read corporate reports and calculate ratios to determine best prospects for profit on stock purchases and to monitor client accounts.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Prepare financial reports to monitor client or corporate finances.
Relay buy or sell orders to securities exchanges or to firm trading departments.
Prepare documents needed to implement plans selected by clients.
Explain stock market terms or trading practices to clients.
Develop financial plans based on analysis of clients' financial status, and discuss financial options with clients.
Complete sales order tickets and submit for processing of client-requested transactions.
Offer advice on the purchase or sale of particular securities.
Identify potential clients, using advertising campaigns, mailing lists, or personal contacts.
Inform and advise concerned parties regarding fluctuations or securities transactions affecting plans or accounts.
Calculate costs for billings or commissions.
Supply the latest price quotes on any security, as well as information on the activities or financial positions of the corporations issuing these securities.
Review all securities transactions to ensure accuracy of information and conformance to governing agency regulations.
Record transactions accurately, and keep clients informed about transactions.
Interview clients to determine clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, or financial objectives.
Analyze market conditions to determine optimum times to execute securities transactions.
Contact prospective customers to determine customer needs, present information, or explain available services.
Review financial periodicals, stock and bond reports, business publications, or other material to identify potential investments for clients or to keep abreast of trends affecting market conditions.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Read corporate reports and calculate ratios to determine best prospects for profit on stock purchases and to monitor client accounts.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Explain stock market terms or trading practices to clients.
Develop financial plans based on analysis of clients' financial status, and discuss financial options with clients.
Record transactions accurately, and keep clients informed about transactions.
Relay buy or sell orders to securities exchanges or to firm trading departments.
Review financial periodicals, stock and bond reports, business publications, or other material to identify potential investments for clients or to keep abreast of trends affecting market conditions.
Offer advice on the purchase or sale of particular securities.
Review all securities transactions to ensure accuracy of information and conformance to governing agency regulations.
Supply the latest price quotes on any security, as well as information on the activities or financial positions of the corporations issuing these securities.
Prepare documents needed to implement plans selected by clients.
Interview clients to determine clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, or financial objectives.
Complete sales order tickets and submit for processing of client-requested transactions.
Analyze market conditions to determine optimum times to execute securities transactions.
Inform and advise concerned parties regarding fluctuations or securities transactions affecting plans or accounts.
Contact prospective customers to determine customer needs, present information, or explain available services.
Identify potential clients, using advertising campaigns, mailing lists, or personal contacts.
Prepare financial reports to monitor client or corporate finances.
Calculate costs for billings or commissions.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Read corporate reports and calculate ratios to determine best prospects for profit on stock purchases and to monitor client accounts.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Prepare financial reports to monitor client or corporate finances.
Supply the latest price quotes on any security, as well as information on the activities or financial positions of the corporations issuing these securities.
Analyze market conditions to determine optimum times to execute securities transactions.
Inform and advise concerned parties regarding fluctuations or securities transactions affecting plans or accounts.
Prepare documents needed to implement plans selected by clients.
Relay buy or sell orders to securities exchanges or to firm trading departments.
Review all securities transactions to ensure accuracy of information and conformance to governing agency regulations.
Develop financial plans based on analysis of clients' financial status, and discuss financial options with clients.
Offer advice on the purchase or sale of particular securities.
Calculate costs for billings or commissions.
Complete sales order tickets and submit for processing of client-requested transactions.
Contact prospective customers to determine customer needs, present information, or explain available services.
Explain stock market terms or trading practices to clients.
Identify potential clients, using advertising campaigns, mailing lists, or personal contacts.
Interview clients to determine clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, or financial objectives.
Record transactions accurately, and keep clients informed about transactions.
Review financial periodicals, stock and bond reports, business publications, or other material to identify potential investments for clients or to keep abreast of trends affecting market conditions.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Read corporate reports and calculate ratios to determine best prospects for profit on stock purchases and to monitor client accounts.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-On-the-Job Training-
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Some College Courses
Bachelor's Degree
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession