HM Patel Career Development Centre

"Strong leadership and communication skills, attention to detail and honesty are essential qualities for career progression in the financial services sector, according to research.

More than one third (34%) of the 300 financial services employees polled by recruitment consultancy Badenoch & Clark ranked excellent communication skills as the most important factor in career development.

Almost half (47%) rated attention to detail in first, second or third place out of 11 characteristics, followed closely by leadership (45%)." [http://www.personneltoday.com/Articles/2006/05/23/35473/Leadership+and+communication

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