These are entry-level positions for college graduates, that allow one to earn money while learning. Training programs vary in length and quality including content, direction, education, and experiences. Programs also differ in the variety of opportunities as well as the variety of benefits, such as tuition for advanced degrees, profit-sharing, insurance, and travel. The aim of training programs is to mold the individual into the executive image of that company. Upon completion of the training program, one is assigned a professional position in one of the administrative departments.
Some programs are very competitive.
Financial positions are found in all types of businesses but in particular in banks, insurance firms, brokerage or investment firms, savings and loan associations and credit institutions. Positions vary within each type of institution and may involve providing services to individuals, corporations or the government. Financial positions may involve advising on how and where to invest funds, providing information on borrowing money, or making recommendations on insurance needs, or managing and organizing a company's finances. Individuals who enter the field are thorough, have analytical ability, and the facility to work with numbers. They possess good written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.