ONET Occupations » 41-3031.02

Sales Agents, Financial Services

Sell financial services, such as loan, tax, and securities counseling to customers of financial institutions and business establishments.

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Parachute skills

  1. Persuade, sell, recruit - People (4.76)
  2. Supervise, manage - People (4.74)
  3. Interview, draw out - People (4.50)
  4. Follow through, get things done - People (4.40)
  5. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.38)
  6. Speak - People (4.35)
  7. Pay attention to details - Data (4.20)
  8. Communicate well, in person - People (4.13)
  9. Use my brain - Data (4.12)
  10. Listen - People (4.12)
  11. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.95)
  12. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.95)
  13. Use my intuition - Data (3.88)
  14. Negotiate, resolve conflicts - People (3.87)
  15. Imagine - Data (3.83)
  16. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.83)
  17. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (3.69)
  18. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.63)
  19. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.63)
  20. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.62)
  21. Solve problems - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (4.12)
  2. Critical Thinking (4.12)
  3. Speaking (4.00)
  4. Persuasion (4.00)
  5. Social Perceptiveness (3.88)
  6. Reading Comprehension (3.75)
  7. Complex Problem Solving (3.50)
  8. Judgment and Decision Making (3.50)
  1. Oral Expression (4.13)
  2. Oral Comprehension (4.00)
  3. Speech Recognition (4.00)
  4. Speech Clarity (4.00)
  5. Written Comprehension (3.75)
  6. Problem Sensitivity (3.75)
  7. Deductive Reasoning (3.75)
  8. Written Expression (3.63)
  9. Near Vision (3.63)
  10. Originality (3.50)
  11. Inductive Reasoning (3.50)
  1. Integrity (5.00)
  2. Dependability (4.51)
  3. Initiative (4.47)
  4. Persistence (4.40)
  5. Leadership (4.38)
  6. Stress Tolerance (4.36)
  7. Independence (4.26)
  8. Achievement/Effort (4.24)
  9. Self Control (4.21)
  10. Attention to Detail (4.20)
  11. Cooperation (4.19)
  12. Concern for Others (3.95)
  13. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.95)
  14. Analytical Thinking (3.89)
  15. Social Orientation (3.73)
  16. Innovation (3.62)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Selling or Influencing Others (4.76)
  2. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.74)
  3. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.66)
  4. Getting Information (4.50)
  5. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (4.35)
  6. Interacting With Computers (4.35)
  7. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (4.29)
  8. Developing Objectives and Strategies (4.28)
  9. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.22)
  10. Analyzing Data or Information (4.22)
  11. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (4.11)
  12. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (4.05)
  13. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (3.87)
  14. Thinking Creatively (3.83)
  15. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.78)
  16. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.77)
  17. Performing Administrative Activities (3.69)
  18. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.66)
  19. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.52)
  1. Sell Products Or Services (4.76)
  2. Sell Securities Services (4.76)
  3. Conduct Sales Presentations (4.76)
  4. Make Decisions (4.74)
  5. Obtain Information From Individuals (4.50)
  6. Access Media Advertising Services (4.50)
  7. Make Presentations On Financial Matters (4.35)
  8. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (4.35)
  9. Interview Customers (4.35)
  10. Provide Customer Service (4.29)
  11. Evaluate Degree Of Financial Risk (4.22)
  12. Follow Contract, Property, Or Insurance Laws (3.78)
  13. Use Knowledge Of Economic Trends (3.78)
  14. Use Interpersonal Communication Techniques (3.78)
  15. Use Public Speaking Techniques (3.78)
  16. Use Marketing Techniques (3.78)
  17. Use Sales Techniques (3.78)
  18. Use Knowledge Of Written Communication In Sales Work (3.78)
  19. Evaluate Product Quality For Sales Activities (3.77)
  20. Fill Out Business Or Government Forms (3.69)
  21. Maintain Records, Reports, Or Files (3.69)
  22. Prepare Reports (3.69)
  23. Ensure Correct Grammar, Punctuation, Or Spelling (3.66)