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$30,000 - $160,000
PERSONAL BANKER: It's Quite A Good Job If You Want to Adopt It As A Career
About this video
Sabih shares his story about being a Personal Banker. He describes what a typical day might look like for him and where he started his career in banking. He briefly talks about what he's learned in his career banking and recommends it as a path to follow.
Job Title: Personal Banker
Employer: Wells Fargo Bank
Job Summary: Personal Financial Advisors
Job Description
Personal financial advisors give financial advice to people. They help with investments, taxes, and insurance decisions. Most personal financial advisors work in the finance and insurance industry or are self-employed.
On-the-Job Training
None
Quick Facts
Projected Job Growth
30 to 40 percent
Typical schedule
Full-time
Typical workplace
Indoor, Office
Personal Qualities
Analytical skills, Mathematical skills, Verbal communication skills, Detail oriented, People skills, Problem solving skillsEducational Path
Education Requirement
Bachelor's degree
Recommended Education Degree
Bachelor's degree
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