Logistics managers are responsible for dealing with processes involved in a supply chain, liaising with a variety of parties including suppliers of raw materials, manufacturers, retailers and consumers. This is generally a two-way process with return of goods. Logistics managers coordinate these processes to make certain that customers are satisfied. A logistic manager will also should have an awareness of and strategic response to external...more
An RN career would probably be ideal for you if you enjoy working with people, helping people, and possibly even taking on the responsibility of saving someone's life. There are a host of interesting challenges you may have to take on as a registered nurse, from dealing with the sight of blood to keeping a child still while performing an immunization. It is not an easy job under any circumstances, but it can turn out to be a worthwhile career...more
At one point or another in our lives, we all have pondered what we can do with our careers to give us more job security, and possibly a better financial outlook. If you are one of these people, have you been thinking about returning to school? Consider a welding degree. Thinking about going back to school can be a rather overwhelming idea. Further education in colleges can be very expensive and time consuming. Once you have a degree, there is no guarantee that you are going to be able to get that office job or whatever job that it is that you have studied for. Welding holds a very promising future. With trade schools offering very short term courses and training at very reasonable prices, this may very well be something that will work out for you and your future.Who Needs Welders?Welding is a technical trade that is typically reserved for highly trained and experienced individuals. This job is in high demand. Mainly because of the millions of manufacturing companies that are out there. All of these companies have to employ a number of good welders to complete the production of their products. Everything from automobiles to home furnishings and electronics has to be welded. With an...more
If you enjoy working with food and cooking, then you might want to consider getting a career as a chef. You will get to work in a challenging and fast-paced environment that will test your skills and always keep you on your feet. There are many different things to consider when you are working your way towards making this job a career. There are...more
One of the great things about working in retail is that you can work virtually anywhere on the planet and you will still be able to apply a few of the most basic sales principles ever devised. There are of course retail stores in every single country in the world, and although these stores may sell different products or services, the people who...more
The popular TV show House features a genius doctor whose abrasive manner clashes with patients. It's great entertainment although it's amazing House doesn't get sued every week! In Blink, Malcolm Gladwell showed how doctors with poorer interpersonal skills got sued more than doctors who were liked by their patients. Spending an average of three minutes more with patients and engaging them with active listening was key to not being sued. Listening is a key skill that all executives can improve. It may be the difference between the next promotion and a frustrating performance review. Poor listening is costing business Every executive position needs good communication skills, but very few stipulate that good listening skills are essential to the position. The high cost of not listening in business is not easily measured. But ask any executive about the management issues they face on a daily basis and poor listening skills are often at the root: A key client is upset when their feedback is not acted upon by your service team and now they are re-evaluating your account. Despite a long executive meeting, the CEO's key messages are not implemented. A high potential executive hands in her...more
The importance of the career planning far exceeds the amount of time devoted to such process. Such statement does not consider those people who knew their whole life who they wanted to become. However, this is not the case for most of the people,...more
A bachelor degree is an academic qualification awarded on successful completion of an undergraduate course which generally lasts for three to four years. But it can range from two to six years depending upon different regions of the world. It may be...more
Career Choices We are subjected to the pressures of contemplating our career choices at a very young age. Which grade one class doesn't house a handful of firefighters, several police officers, and a healthy mix of teachers and...more
Career References When you are looking for a job, you need to have certain tools to present to potential employers. The first thing is the resume, which most professionals are aware of. Once past the resume stage, solid interviewing skills...more
Are you interested in pursuing a medical career as a registered nurse? There are many different opportunities and departments where registered nurses are needed, and job opportunities are plentiful. RN careers can be very well paid, depending on...more
Career as a visualizer for graphics Creative artists or people possessing the art of creativity or innovation are said to be the heart and soul of any organisation. It is very important for a company to produce and implement new ideas in their...more