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Job Club Newsletter ...June 2009... |
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One of the side effects of a recession is that people look twice at
things they once would have discarded. They find new ways to use
existing resources, and to minimise wastage. This goes for jobs as well. There has been a lot of publicity recently about the importance of holding on to skilled staff and using their expertise in different areas; or in helping them to gain additional skills that will benefit the company when conditions improve. Can you apply this philosophy of long-term investment into your career? If your job no longer challenges you, instead of looking for a new one, can you grow the job you have? This edition of the Job Club newsletter looks at making the most of the opportunities you have with your current employer. Happy working! |
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Enterprising people... An enterprising person is one who comes across a pile of scrap metal and sees the making of a wonderful sculpture. An enterprising person is one who drives through an old decrepit part of town and sees a new housing development. An enterprising person is one who sees opportunity in all areas of life. To be enterprising is to keep your eyes open and your mind active. It's to be skilled enough, confident enough, creative enough and disciplined enough to seize opportunities that present themselves... regardless of the economy. A person with an enterprising attitude says, "Find out what you can before action is taken." Do your homework. Do the research. Be prepared. Be resourceful. Do all you can in preparation of what's to come. Enterprising people always see the future in the present. Enterprising people always find a way to take advantage of a situation, not be burdened by it. And enterprising people aren't lazy. They don't wait for opportunities to come to them, they go after the opportunities. Enterprise means always finding a way to keep yourself actively working toward your ambition. Enterprise is two things. The first is creativity. You need creativity to see what's out there and to shape it to your advantage. You need creativity to look at the world a little differently. You need creativity to take a different approach, to be different. What goes hand-in-hand with the creativity of enterprise is the second requirement: the courage to be creative. You need courage to see things differently, courage to go against the crowd, courage to take a different approach, courage to stand alone if you have to, courage to choose activity over inactivity. And lastly, being enterprising doesn't just relate to the ability to make money. Being enterprising also means feeling good enough about yourself, having enough self worth to want to seek advantages and opportunities that will make a difference in your future. And by doing so you will increase your confidence, your courage, your creativity and your self-worth, your enterprising nature. |
Be a value-added employee
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Is your CV current? A CV shouldn't just be brushed off when you apply for a new job. Imagine the impact it would have on your current employer if you kept yours up-to-date, and capture the achievements and positive impacts you have had in your time with their business? We all do it - are so busy looking for outside solutions to our problems that we often forget the resources available to us. Employers are just the same. So next time your employer starts considering the need for permanent or contract staff to meet their needs; present them with your CV. Impress upon them how they have a solution right here, right now in you. A loyal employee, who contributes to the company culture; who knows how things work, who has a history of success and exceeding expectations and who has shown they are able to keep current, keep relevant and to keep growing with the business. |
Want a better way to impress your boss? Call Kim on 07 573-6465 to arrange to have your CV updated and professionally bound for only $60.00. |
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| Have you considered the FMCG industry? Your first question is probably "What is FMCG?" It used to be called the grocery industry, now it’s just called FMCG. FMCG is an ugly acronym for Fast Moving Consumer Goods , which translated into English means 'things you buy on a regular basis at places like your local supermarket.' Things like butter, potato chips, toothpaste, and razors. So, why should you consider a career in FMCG? Here are eight good reasons: 1. Its a stable industry. Everyone has to eat, wash their clothes and brush their teeth. FMCG does not suffer from mass layoffs everytime the economy starts to dip. You may delay buying a car, you don't put off dinner. This means the FMCG has a level of job security unknown in other industries. 2. Its a high profile industry. Everyone is a consumer. People get more excited about, and care more deeply about the products they put in their bodies or use everyday. This can be good or bad, but it's never boring. |
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3. You get a depth of
experience very quickly. You will get more experience in less
time working in FMCG than in any other sector of the economy.
Sometimes you may feel like you've been thrown in the deep end, but you
will quickly gain a firm grasp of basic business skills.4.
You can get a wide range of experience. You can work in a
large multinational or a small local company, and everything in-between.
In addition, most people who have been in FMCG for any length of time
have worked in a wide range of roles. The "fast moving" part of
FMCG requires people who are flexible. Flexibility requires a wide
toolkit and a range of experience. Progression from operations to
sales to marketing are not uncommon; in smaller companies all three may
occur in one role. 5. It is an industry that thrives on innovation. You can express your creativity through developing new ideas for products, packaging, branding and advertising. There is a constant cycle of regular product improvements and updates as brands compete head to head on the shelf. There are also the new products that come out of nowhere to define a market; e.g. lisa's hummus or phoenix organic drinks. 6. There are opportunities nationwide, both urban and rural. Unlike some industries that are concentrated in the major cities, FMCG offers opportunities across the country to those who are interested. FMCG, through its connection to the primary sector, offers opportunities in smaller cities and rural areas. 7. Your job can take you around the world. New Zealand is a highly respected training ground for FMCG skills and experience. There is a demand for the skills you learn here from Australia to Singapore, Thailand or even France! The international offices of most FMCG internationals regularly recruit staff from New Zealand, either for short projects or for longer stints. 8. Lots of choices and opportunities for advancement. It's generally accepted in the industry that people move around. Someone takes a new role to broaden their experience in a new area and someone else takes their job. Opportunities create opportunities. |
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Retail Training programme starting mid July
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