Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
O*NET-SOC 41-3031.00 · interest code ECS
Buy and sell securities or commodities in investment and trading firms, or provide financial services to businesses and individuals. May advise customers about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, commodities, and market conditions.
How this work is wired
O*NET rates every occupation 1-7 on six interest dimensions. This one leans Enterprising — persuading, leading, selling, starting and running things — then Conventional and Social.
Preparation typically needed
Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation — usually a four-year degree plus experience.