WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE SUCCESSFUL?
AVID LEARNERS COULD HAVE AN EDGE IN ATTAINING CAREER ADVANCEMENT
CFOs were asked, “Which one of the following characteristics do you consider most necessary for an employee to succeed?”
| 2016 | 2002 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Motivated to learn new skills | 30% | 27% | |
| Strong interpersonal skills | 27% | 15% | |
| Adapts easily to change | 24% | 35% | |
| Welcomes increased responsibility | 13% | 13% | |
| Willing to work long hours | 7% | 5% | |
| Don’t know/no answer | 5% |
Source: 2016 Accountemps survey of more than 2,200 CFOs in the U.S.; 2002 survey of 1,400 CFOs in the U.S.
Responses may not total 100 percent due to rounding.
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