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FEBRUARY 2010 JOBS OUTLOOK

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Good news on the job front! Employer hiring activity is picking up! Even better for graduates, there is renewed graduate demand from employers, including from those who did not hire graduates in 2009.

Hiring activity is being driven by newly created positions and the reinstatement of positions that had been been left unfilled in 2009. Young professional employees are also now actively searching the job market. Many endured tough conditions last year handling more work with fewer fellow staff members. They are ready to make a change.

 
ImageWith promotion comes the increased level of expectation on your job performance. Management has singled you out as a high performer. Your every move is closely monitored and if their expectations are not met, or not exceeded, it could prove costly for your career. So how do you prove your worthiness?
 
What valuable lessons can you learn from one of the world's greatest business tycoons?

Andrew Carnegie was a self-made man who rose from poverty to greatness in the US during the latter half of the 19th century. He made his fortune in steel and railroads. Some say he was worth more than Bill Gates today.

What advice has he left for aspiring young business people?

 

Career Options in Fast Moving Consumer Goods Companies

Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies include some of the world’s largest and most reputable organisations. Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Nestle, Colgate Palmolive and Coca Cola Amatil are amongst the best known of the Global FMCG’s, which each generating billions in annual revenue. The massive scale of the Consumer Goods market means opportunities abound for Young Professionals in almost any discipline, particularly Sales & Marketing and Finance & Accounting.