Jacoby+Mitchell

__​Skills needed for the career:__ > __How I will use mathematics in my career__: > __The reason I chose this career__: > I chose this career because of the salary i would like to make one day.But mostly because i love to work with numbers.So i thought becoming an stock broker was the best thing for me. > **References**: > to complete this page i used the following:Youtube, ehow.com, Ask.com, Google.com, Reflections.com >
 * Excellent communication, mathematical and analytical skills
 * Working in a hectic, pressured, constantly changing environment
 * Aptitude for research and financial writing
 * Basic computer skills
 * Making important decisions quickly
 * Extensive knowledge of the finance industry
 * Maturity and confidence when dealing with people
 * Networking in order to recruit clients
 * Willingness to transfer to other branches
 * Keeping abreast of and understanding economic conditions and trends
 * __Education needed for career__:
 * A stockbroker does not have to meet formal education requirements. However, a background in economics, finance or business is advisable. To become officially licensed to sell stock you must pass the Series 7 General Securities Registered Representative Exam and the Series 63 Uniform Securities Agents State Law Examination. Most people will receive on the job training from the brokerage firm, and then will take the exams.
 * I will use math constantly because they work with numbers, and they are frequently taking the idea of probability into account.
 * __How much do they make__:
 * The average starting salary of a stockbroker in the U.S. is around $17,000. The average salary throughout the U.S. after five years of working would be around $30,000 to $49,000. The upper percentile may earn around $60,000 and higher.
 * __What do stock brokers do__:
 * A stock broker is the middle man between you (the investor) and the securities (or stocks).a stock broker facilitates the trading of stocks. A licensed broker generally works for a stock brokerage firm and either carries out your wishes a discount broker or advises you on where to put your money a full service broker.
 * __Road Map to becoming an stock broker__:
 * Begin to prepare for your career in high school by taking courses in math, economics and business. And with even a small starting sum, you can manage your own stock portfolio (in a parent's name if you are under 18) to learn about different investments and their return.
 * Join an investment club, which compares different investment opportunities, analyzes results and jointly invests its funds.
 * Go to college. Most brokers are college graduates with a degree in finance, economics or business
 * Pass the General Securities Registered Representative Examination (Series 7 exam), administered by the National Association of Securities Dealers. Most states also require the Uniform Securities Agents State Law Examination (Series 63 exam) and the Uniform Investment Advisor Law Exam (Series 65 exam).
 * Take advantage of on-the-job training, offered by most brokerage firms, to prepare for the above exams, a process that takes four to six months. Upon passing the required exams, a broker becomes a registered representative of his or her sponsoring firm.
 * Expect a competitive work environment after being hired. Firms often hire a plethora of recent college graduates with the expectation that a large percentage will 'wash out' during the grueling early months of training and building a clientèle.
 * Emphasize your studies and work experience (if any) in finance, economics and/or business when writing your resumé. A professional, aggressive image is crucial at the interview, where prospective employers will be evaluating your tenacity along with your business savvy.
 * (As you can see this job can be very fustrating as you can see from the picture.But view this video below and see how fustrating it gets).
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