December 3, 2016 / como / 0 Comments
Being involved in the retail industry is often a job by default. You start off in a casual or part time position when you turn 16, excited by your first job earning money of your own. Then it’s time for University. But how many people don’t make it that far? Sometimes the opportunity isn’t there for gaining a degree. Whatever the reasons, retail has many success’s in people starting as youngsters and working their way up through the ranks to become CEO, a worthy title to claim. The reasons people start off and stay in retail vary from convenience of knowing the role to being able to work part time suiting children once they’ve had families, It also come with opportunities through trainee program, gaining experience and education all the while being paid for it. When the crunch of losing a job you’ve spent years training for comes, it’s often retail, what some consider a lower level of employment, you return to. Yet retail has an unfair reputation as it sustains millions of people world wide and is one of the most reliable forms of income. Hours in retail may come and go like every other industry but if you look at statistics from Wal-Mart, you’ll understand, based on one company alone, how retail has it’s place in society as stable employment.
Maybe you’ve lost your job, lost your nerve as a return to work applicant, or think you haven’t got the skills it takes to apply for an advertised position. I spoke to a friend who is a Regional Manager in a large company and asked him what advice he would give to those trying to return to work……. Suzanne Beck
The first step for anyone returning back into the work force is to realize that they can add great value to the potential employer even that may not have had recent physical working experience but they have through there own experiences organised, managed other areas of there life and generally they come more balanced, opened minded, non re active and adaptive to the current work place because of these experiences.
In preparation the interviewee needs to think of the following.
-Coming prepared and confident and never assume that they are not good enough for the job as you can never judge or know what they may be looking for
-What they can bring to the job they are interviewing for
-What they are looking for from the employment
Do research on the company by internet but more important were possible in person. (Nothing better than showing you have gone to the workplace)
-Think of the job or role they are going for and bring examples from there experience that can translate. For example a role of the job may be giving instructions to a staff member and translate that to something you have done in your personal life with either kids, community groups or even an event you may have held at home.
At the interview
-Personal presentation is very important but your body signals, attitude and energy levels tell an interviewer more.
-Keep on track and try an answer clearly and concise. If you feel you have not answered the question confirm with the interviewer.
– Be honest when unsure of a question
-Always have questions to ask the interviewer relevant to role
-Try and give confidence to the interviewer that you have long term plans within the role and or company
In my experience of interviewing for staff at all levels of the business the main thing I am looking for is how is this person going to fit into my team and what is the real person like I am talking to. It is not always experience. That is were some people make the mistake when they assume to know what I’m looking for and answer how they think I want to hear the answers. Thinking that to get the job you must have had done the job before and must be experienced in the field. Keep in mind building a team takes all personalities, ages and you may have exactly what is needed for the team you are about to join. If I can not see who you are outside the interview it makes the decision on hiring a lot harder.
I know this is easy for me to say, but just let a bit of your personality show and ensure you talk about yourself not just answering the standard questions. Add words like from my experience, I would, I like and this can open up to a more relaxing discussion and can break down some interview barriers.
I find applicants returning back into the workforce from long periods generally have strong work ethics and if given a chance are long term employees and very productive within the team. They are open minded and always receptive to new ideas and direction. They don’t come with a attitude of I know everything. All you need to do is show that in the interview and more likely the job could be yours.
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November 27, 2016 / como / 0 Comments
NFIB and WIA to Provide Better Protection for Wine Investors
Millions of Britons enjoy drinking it and many now see it as a long-term investment. Unfortunately, fine wine has also become a focus for fraudsters who trick investors into buying wines or vineyards that bear little resemblance to what they see in the prospectus, or may not even exist. The increasing number of such rorts in Britain has led to calls for action to be taken to protect investors and to increase consumer confidence in fine wines. In the upshot, the UKs National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) is joining forces with the newly-formed Wine Investment Association (WIA) to tackle the problem.
On 14 February 2013, the NFIB and the WIA jointly announced the launch of the new self-regulatory body which will aim to transform the growing wine investment industry by providing better protection for investors in the UK. The WIA has been formed by leading figures from the fine wine investment industry and seeks to support the sector’s growth through voluntary regulation, establishing best practices and setting up processes to identify fraudulent activity.
Director of the NFIB, Det. Supt. Dave Clark, said: “Fraudsters will always follow the money, wine investment is just the latest in a long line of investment opportunities that are being exploited and corrupted to the detriment of the industry as a whole. He added that the NFIB sees the creation of an auditable framework of self-regulation as a step towards maintaining and increasing consumer confidence, while also identifying investment companies which do not operate in accordance with the required high standards.
New Code to Tackle Wine Investment Frauds
Following an extensive consultation period, the WIA has set out the standards and procedures with which its members must comply to remain in good standing. Under the new code of conduct to be drawn up, wine investment firms will undergo stringent audits by accountancy firm Mazars. These will include checks on systems such as stock rotation and to make sure that purchase orders and invoices tally. The director of the WIA, Peter Shakeshaft, revealed that companies which successfully complete the independent audit process commissioned by the newly-formed regulatory body will bear a WIA logo offering consumers a trustworthy safety kitemark. Shakeshaft added: Our industry has been held back far too long by unscrupulous practitioners and issues around fraud. The WIA will really hold the industry to account.
November 25, 2016 / como / 0 Comments
After riding a successful wave of BPO, now India seems to be all set to repeat and achieve the same feat in the KPO industry also. The industry which came in to reckoning in early part of 2000 is currently witnessing exponential growth with CAGR (Cumulative Annual Growth Rate) of 21% and is expected to provide employment opportunities to about 250,000 professionals in India by 2010.
With more than 3,000,000 students graduating from about 200 Universities and 10,000 colleges in India, KPO provides an outstanding opportunity for an excellent career path. A KPO job not only provides for excellent remuneration, but also provides international business exposure and tremendous learning and development opportunities for skill development. At the moment key areas within KPO industry lies in the domain of Business Research, Legal Support, Market Research, Financial, and Investment Analysis. Although, KPO provides significant opportunities to all kinds of graduates; but offers even better opportunities to Finance graduates including MBAs, Lawyers, CFAs, M.Com, and CAs.
Graduates, pondering over possible opportunities within this sector need to introspect themselves and evaluate their key skills and personality fit. A career in KPO may attract graduates from compensation and growth point of view, but is one that is immensely challenging and requires well polished attributes for success. Even though there are a number of KPO jobs available in the industry, but still landing in the most appropriate profile and company could be a significant challenge for the applicant.
To succeed in getting a suitable job in the KPO segment, one needs to do gap analysis of the pre-requisites of job profile and self-competency. This would not only include testing ones analytical capabilities through quantitative and data interpretation techniques, but also taking psychometric tests to evaluate personality and key attributes to survive in the KPO industry. Reaching out for professional help or career consulting could be one of the ways to prepare for such techniques. Not only this, a number of KPOs evaluates job fit candidates based on case interviews either discussed in a group or one-on-one basis. Apart from that, a precisely written resume in a professional manner and cover letter briefing your key competencies significantly increases job seekers chances of selection in an interview process. A professional guidance in this regard could be more than helpful for preparing a career path in the KPO industry.
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November 25, 2016 / como / 0 Comments
Do you consider it an advantage for public safety personnel and security if surveillance camera systems are present? Indeed, it is beneficial for the public when they are guarded with video trackers especially in areas where there is a high crime rate. Portable surveillance cameras can be deployed in places that human security cannot reach or may not be able to secure given the size and distance of a particular location.
Surveillance Cameras Help The Safety Of The Public
Surveillance systems companies have been suggesting that in order to secure the public’s safety, the local government agencies should make us of technology such as surveillance camera systems that will watch and scan the locations where people are mostly susceptible to being victimized by criminals.
A security camera systems company can provide the tools to monitor the progression of unlawful operations. This way, law enforcers can halt activities detrimental to the welfare for the public, even before they can exact destruction on the citizens or properties.
Portable surveillance cameras can be used to observe any wary activities, people or contraband in a particular vicinity. The security camera will alert and notify the agencies so control of crime becomes easier and no damage can be done as a result of vigilance implemented by law enforcers and aided by surveillance technology.
Effective Control Of Crime
How would you imagine a law enforcement team that uses no surveillance technology? Every successful crime control measure will definitely need surveillance systems to provide situational awareness. It is also acceptable evidence even in courts to use the video footage of a crime. As crime busting nowadays would require our government to be extra watchful, there is no reason why Absolute Surveillance cannot be tapped to provide the proper video trackers for public places such as parks, airports, borders, highways and railways. The surveillance technology will offer a better way to scan for possible lawless acts among the traffic of people and cars in populated areas.
Peace Of Mind For The People
We can gain the confidence of the citizenry if we are serious in our objective to bust crime. In schools, theaters, parks or community events, there is always the threat that someone will sow terror in the most gruesome ways, like what we had experienced in previous times. It is not really an easy task to guard the populace. Even though the odds may be great, we cannot put everything to chance. We must act as a united people and it should be us, the people, who must encourage the initiative for our law enforces to make use of the best surveillance cameras. Not all places intended for the public can be trusted. Whenever there is a camera pointing to a location, it is not searching for you. The video trackers are only searching for malefactors, them who take pleasure in propagating fear and terror. If we have no agenda of doing wrong to anyone or to any business, then there is nothing to fear.
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November 23, 2016 / como / 0 Comments
A rapidly evolving economy, rising personal disposable incomes, increasing preference for packaged food and a growing 0-4 years old population will drive the baby food market in Saudi Arabia in the coming years.
Saudi Arabia is one of the most populous countries in the MENA region and its population is expected to increase at an average annual rate of 2.1% till 2030. Consequently the 0-4 years old population is also increasing rapidly and is expected to reach 3.6 million in 2013. Further, the rapidly intensifying economy is enabling greater purchasing power. All these factors are positively impacting the growing baby food market in Saudi Arabia. Despite 6.1% food inflation, the parents continue to spend extravagantly on the baby food products with escalated personal disposable incomes in the country. Further the hectic lifestyles, stringent work schedules have compelled the parents in the country to opt for packaged yet nutritious baby food.
-Rising awareness amongst parents of baby food formulation, growing population of children aged between 12 and 36 months and growing preference of mothers to provide their babies with the finest possible nourishment are primary factors which are expected to contribute to the growth of baby food market in Saudi Arabia in the next five years (2013-2017).- – According to the research report -Saudi Arabia Baby Food Industry Outlook to 2017′ by Ken Research.
According to the report with an increasing propensity to spend amongst the people with growing income, the need for better quality nutritious baby food will increase which will lead to a higher demand for baby food in Saudi Arabia.
The report provides detailed overview on the baby food market of Saudi Arabia and helps readers to identify the ongoing trends in the industry and anticipated growth in future depending upon changing industry dynamics in coming years. The report will help industry consultants, baby food companies and other stakeholders to align their market centric strategies according to ongoing and expected trends in future.
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