Speaking up and offering suggestions about how to improve a business could help a finance professional advance their career. That is the advice of Dominick & Dominick chief executive officer Michael J Campbell, who told the Wall Street Journal that his willingness to communicate with those above him helped him climb the ladder. "I had ideas of how to improve the business and the president of the firm gave me the opportunity to try out those ideas," he said. In addition to fearlessness, those who are looking at pursuing finance careers should have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work confidently with numbers and figures. Most employers will want to hire people who have at least a four-year degree, while those with MBAs will be the mostly highly sought candidates. According to the Department of Labor (DOL), finance jobs are expected to grow faster than the average in the ten year period between 2006 and 2016. The DOL also reports that the median salary for a financial analyst was $66,590, according to the most recent figures, though this level could vary based on location, experience and employer.  |