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Essential information on major career paths in the financial services industry.
Credit Counselor
The Bureau of Labor Statistics considers credit counselors to be a subcategory of loan officers, with similar skill sets and levels of compensation. To avoid accepting a position with a questionable employer in this field, consider checking its record with the local Better Business Bureau, the state consumer protection agency or its attorney general's office.
Job Descriptions
Within the financial services industry, especially in administrative and support positions, employees are expected to be highly productive multitaskers, often performing duties far beyond those in their formal job descriptions.
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Important facts about job titles in Financial Services.
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