Jobs in the manufacturing industry

Jobs in the manufacturing industry by Amber Rolfe Looking for a job that’s really hands on? The manufacturing industry could be for you…If you’re happiest when putting things together, sticking to routines, and making sure processes are running smoothly, a career in manufacturing might tick all of your career goal boxes. And, as manufacturing covers each individual stage of the production process, roles in the industry may be more varied than you think.Wondering how to get started? Here are five jobs in the manufacturing industry that you could be doing right now:Maintenance EngineerWhat they do:  Ensure equipment and machinery is running smoothly at all times, whilst overseeing and planning repairs where needed. They carry out routine checks, undergo machinery maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and work together with the team to ensure all manual work is allocated appropriately. A Maintenance Engineer’s work will usually fall under the category of preventative or emergency maintenance.What you need:   A technical and mathematical mind, alongside practical skills in engineering. You’ll also need to be able to diagnose and solve problems quickly and efficiently, whilst exhibiting excellent teamwork skills. You won’t need a degree to become a Maintenance Engineer, but some employers might consider relevant BTEC or BEng qualifications a prerequisite.What you can earn:   Salaries start at around £22,000, but could rise up to £40,000 with experience.Perfect for:   People who like making things work.Our advice:  If you’re struggling to break into this role with your current experience and/or qualifications, try applying for apprentice fitter or technician roles. Once you’ve gained some initial experience in the field, you’ll be able to quickly progress onto more advanced positions. You could also take on a work experience placement to quantify your skills and learn more about the industry.  View all Maintenance Engineer jobsProduction ManagerWhat they do:  Make sure all m anufacturing processes and lines are running to plan, on schedule, and adhere to quality control standards. They have various responsibilities throughout the manufacturing process, and their work usually involves planning schedules and budgets, ordering materials, controlling production, and supervising other members of the team.What you need:  An ability to communicate well with all members of staff, and understand and effectively manage manufacturing processes. Problem solving and time management skills will also be necessities. A degree in any field is normally essential to become a Production Manager, although it may be possible to progress through the ranks by joining at a junior level.What you can earn:   Production Managers will usually earn around £30,000, which could rise to £60,000 if you gain the experience needed to move up to a senior position.Perfect for:  People who like to be in control.Our advice:  If your previous work experience isn’t in the manufacturing indu stry, don’t panic. A management role in any field could teach you the vital transferrable skills you need to manage a team and meet deadlines. This, alongside any degree, may be enough to help you secure an entry-level position.View all Production Manager jobs  Production WorkerWhat they do:  Work on an assembly or production line to assist with manufacturing processes and operate machinery. This usually involves inputting raw materials, applying finishes, assembling and packing goods, and monitoring the production line and its equipment â€" being sure to report any faults to the maintenance staff. Production Workers may also assist with cleaning work areas, storing goods, and operating forklift trucks.What you need:  Aside from the ability to concentrate and remain focused on repetitive duties, you’ll also need to be able to follow directions accurately, and work fast in order to keep up with the pace of the machinery. Manual dexterity and physical strength is equally essential . There are no set qualifications needed to become a Production Worker, but previous experience in a similar role, and some core GCSEs could improve your chances.What you can earn:   Salaries start on around £12,000, which has potential to rise up to £15,000 with experience, and £20,000 if you choose to move up to a supervisory role.Perfect for:   People who like sticking to routines.Our advice:  There are many temporary opportunities on offer for this position, and taking these on could make it easier to break into a full-time role in the long-run. Additionally, experience in roles requiring similar skills (e.g. manual labour) could improve your chances of being considered, and industry specific licenses or qualifications will also work to your advantage.View all Production Worker jobsQuality Control TechnicianWhat they do: Ensure products meet national and international quality standards, by examining and/or testing them throughout each stage of production. Duties include check ing to ensure all products are correctly labelled, meet the specified weight and measurement requirements, and are free of general faults. They could also test for chemical or microbiological discrepancies in food and drink, and will record and reject (or organise repair for) substandard products.What you need:  Related technical knowledge of the industry, as well as a general understanding of quality control standards. You’ll also need to be extremely organised and methodical with your work, with an excellent attention to detail. A degree isn’t essential to become a Quality Control Technician, but relevant qualifications and/or experience, are usually required.What you can earn:  A trainee Quality Control Technician will earn roughly £13,000, rising up to £25,000 when fully qualified and experienced.Perfect for:  People who are always striving for perfection.Our advice:  If you haven’t already got the essential experience needed to become a Quality Control Technician, takin g on an apprenticeship will help you to learn about the manufacturing industry, and eventually branch out into a more specialist position. And, no matter what your previous background is, it’s always worth brushing up on your knowledge of British quality control standards (national and company-wide) before applying.View all Quality Control Technician jobsWarehouse OperativeWhat they do:  Transport, store, and organise stock that’s delivered to a warehouse or storeroom, to ensure it’s ready and available for further distribution. They work as a team to process and record ingoing and outgoing products and goods, operate machinery to assist with heavy loads, and use specialist systems to ensure deadlines are met and products are dispatched on time.What you need:  Excellent physical stamina and fitness, as well as the ability to work on a flexible basis. Because of the stock control aspect of the job, you’ll also need to be able to count and record goods, and complete paperwork appropriately. There are no set prerequisites to become a Warehouse Operative.What you can earn:  Starting salaries are around £12,000, and could rise to £18,000 with experience.Perfect for:  People who are good with their hands.Our advice:  Although it’s not essential to have any specific qualifications to become a Warehouse Operative, taking an industry recognised warehousing course or gaining a relevant license (e.g. for a forklift, crane, or a hoist) could improve your chances of being considered, and may mean you’ll be able to qualify for more specialist roles.View all Warehouse Operative jobs  Other manufacturing jobs to consider: Mechanical Engineer, Financial Controller, Assembly Technician, Forklift Driver, Sewing Machinist, Tool Maker.Want to work in manufacturing? 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How To Establish Your Personal Brand As A LinkedIn Influencer - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

How To Establish Your Personal Brand As A LinkedIn Influencer - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Building a personal brand comes through through increased visibility online and establishing yourself as a leader in your industry. One of the best ways to achieve this is to create compelling content that is shared on social media. LinkedIn is a top spot for professionals, and allows for your articles to get more traction. Original and helpful information can enable your personal brand to become an influencer in their industry. In a daily process you can connect with top level professionals and attract a larger audience. How can you effectively create content to build your brand? Publishing to LinkedIn is simple to do, and can open the doors for an invitation to publish on other blogs. Additionally your articles can be shared on large social networks like Twitter, Facebook, and Google Plus. Being an regular contributor on LinkedIn will help your personal brand establish itself as an authority and become more successful in building your network. Use These LinkedIn Strategies To Help Your Personal Brand Stand Out Here are three strategies you can use to start building your influence there: Make content producing a regular part of your schedule Creating a blog post is a good start to building your personal brand. Publishing on platforms like LinkedIn allows for increased exposure and builds trust in your community. Use this free publishing platform to provide your audience with great ideas, and to re-purpose existing content. Build more awareness for your brand You can get noticed by engaging on other LinkedIn posts, and making comments there. By sharing other another influencers content you can attract them to your articles, after which they will be likely to spread the word on yours as well. Share the latest news and updates A great way to get your LinkedIn content in front of more readers is through writing about the latest news and updates in your industry. People want to be informed about the most recent developments, and your brand can seize the opportunity by publishing this type of content in a timely manner. As other publishing platforms continue to grow and expand it is more important than ever to tap into all the great features that are offered to make your personal brand stand out as an influencer in your niche. Add this type of content marketing to your current blogging schedule and make a commitment to produce articles there at least twice a week to be the most successful.

Personal Branding Interview Chris Cameron - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Personal Branding Interview Chris Cameron - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Today, I spoke to Chris Cameron, who is a technology journalist writing for ReadWriteWeb, one of the top 20 blogs and top 5 technology blogs in the world. In this interview, I ask Chris about how technology has changed his life, what his company has done for his career, who the most fascinating entrepreneur hes written about, ask him to explain how augmented reality impacts personal branding, and about his online brand presence. How has technology changed your life on a personal and professional level? Professionally, technology is one of the only reasons why I am working in the field I am. Growing up I had a lot of interests, and went through the whole spectrum of possible careers I wanted to go into when I grew up as kids say. I played sports, I took interest in various subjects, but one thing I liked or tried very hard to like all throughout that time was journaling. I would get all these different journals and tell myself I was going to start keeping a diary or a journal, but it would fade into obscurity. The reason I now attribute to this is not a disinterest with writing, but a disinterest with pen and paper. When I was 9, my family got its first computer, but it didnt click that it would be the saving grace of my love for writing until much later. A new point in my life had begun at that point by way of some drum lessons. Throughout middle school, high school and into college, music was my life. I was in marching bands, concert bands, jazz bands, percussion ensembles, steel drum bands, drum and bugle corps, community ensembles, and even in college ensembles as I began my undergrad as a music major. But as I started thinking about what I rally wanted to be doing professionally, music didnt seem quite like the right fit. Coincidentally, despite missing the Live Journal fad during high school, I started blogging in 2004 when I started college. And blogging, I think, was the technology that brought me back to my earlier childhood love of writing. And the rest is history. I finished out my undergrad, went onto into journalism for grad school, and now Ive got a great gig doing what I love. Personally, technology has done wonders for me in terms of communicating amongst friends. Obviously enough, Facebook and Twitter and even email have changed how friends stay in touch. In the 80s and 90s kids wanted their own phone line to chat with friends, in the dial-up era kids wanted their own phone line to sign on to America Online using a 56k modem. Now all they need is a cell phone to text on or a web account to chat with. In my high school days, everyone signed on to AIM when they got home and that was how they stayed in touch. Back in middle school I chatted with friends using email and forum thread-like online chat sites. More recently, technology has not only become a passion of mine, but its helped me find the most rewarding relationship of my life. I met my girlfriend now of over a year, and who I now live with on the Internet by way of an internet dating site. I also have some good friends of mine who are now engaged who met using a similar site. Technology is changin g lives, and its amazing how far its come in such a short time. What has writing for one of the leading blogs (RWW) done for your career? Well its certainly not a bad start! Even as I entered graduate school I still wasnt entirely sure what I was going to do with a masters degree in journalism, but I assumed it would reveal itself to me. During the summer between my last two semester, I sent an email to Richard MacManus and Marshall Kirkpatrick asking whether they offered any sort of internship at ReadWriteWeb, a blog I had read and respected for a while. Theyre response was that, they didnt formally have an internship program, but they had been meaning to start one, and so they accepted me. It was mainly doing research for reports and in-depth pieces, but it was enough to catch their attention, and to build a relationship so that when I graduated they offered me a writing position. It has certainly been thrilling to go from a few hundred visits to my personal blog each month to writing a few posts a day that have the potential to be infront of thousands of pairs of eyeballs. Working there has not only made me a better writer in terms of content and composition, but also ethically as well. Now brands are emailing me personally asking for coverage, and being able to balance all of that with what Ive learned in graduate school is a little like diving in head-first after just being taught to swim. In the end, ReadWriteWeb is a well respected site, and upholding that reputation is a big responsibility, and a challenge, but it has certainly been worth it. Who is the most fascinating entrepreneur youve written about? What about startup company? Its hard to come up with an answer after just writing for a few months, but I have certainly made mention of a few interesting entrepreneurs. A few weeks ago I wrote a review of Gary Vaynerchuks book Crush It! which is all about personal branding but also tells his personal story of immigrating to the U.S., growing up in New York and New Jersey, and building an online business at the dawn of the Internet. I listened to the audio version of the book, read by Gary himself, and he brings so much passion to everything he does its hard not to find yourself motivated after reading or listening to him. As far as companies go, last week I wrote about Jack Dorseys new startup Square, which is making a credit card scanner dongle that will plug into iPhones and iPod Touches for easy on-the-go credit transactions. The company is interesting because they are attempting to do what no one has been successful at, and in a field where there is so much concern over privacy and fraud. Their product, I think, is amazing and I know I will want one, but readers have been split over it. Their success or failure will be fascinating to watch this summer when they launch. How do you think augmented reality might impact brands? What about personal brands? Augmented reality (AR) is already impacting brands. Soon ReadWriteWeb will be releasing a premium report on AR marketing which I have written during my first two months at the blog. By working on that report it has become clear that AR is already making a huge impact on the way brands are marketing themselves, but it has yet to take off and become a household name. Movie studios are promoting movies like Transformers and Avatar using AR campaigns, auto makers like Toyota and BMW are letting people play with virtual 3D models of their new cars using AR, and AR browsers like Layar, Wikitude and acrossair are providing hyper-local brand advertisements right on our smart-phones. The possibilities for AR are virtually endless, even the Olympics have some AR stuff going on. I think that in a few years, any well known company will have AR as a major part of their marketing repertoire. Personal brands will also benefit from AR because of the platforms that are being developed to more easily build AR applications. Layar, the mobile browser, just announced that it will allow geo-tagged AR content developers to start charging for their layers available for download on the app. So basically, they are creating the App Store of AR geo-data. And AR developers like metaio and Total Immersion are creating SDKs that will allow programmers to create AR experiences quickly and efficiently. So as AR becomes less of an experimental geek technology, it gets easier to create, and easier for personal brands to take advantage of it. What does your blog, chcameron.com, say about you? Heh, right now thats a good question, as I have just moved my blog over to Squarespace. After reading Crush It! by Gary Vaynerchuk I was inspired to better brand myself now that Im a professional writer, and moving my blog over to Squarespace was part of that because it allows more freedom than my previous blog host (WordPress). So right now, theres only a few posts, but I hope to build that site into a better portal to my personal brand, which I hope will grow over time. Eventually I hope what it will say about me is that I have very eclectic interests. Already Ive written about three very different things: journalism, sports and music. But for me, those are three biggest things in my life after technology, the web and entrepreneurship. What I really want my site to be is a place where I can just write about whatever I want, and hopefully over time my opinions and insights may be of some value to readers. Its still a work in progress, but I am very aware of how important having a strong personal brand is and how it will be good to take these steps now towards my future. - Chris Cameron is a technology journalist from Tempe, AZ.   He spends most of my days writing for ReadWriteWeb, one of the top 20 blogs and top 5 technology blogs in the world. He mainly contribute to the sites ReadWriteStart channel where we provide resources, tips and reviews for early-stage startups and first-time entrepreneurs. He has also been known to research and write about emerging technologies like augmented reality for ReadWriteWeb from time to time.   He recently graduated with his M.M.C. in Journalism and Mass Communication from the Walter Cronkite School at Arizona State University (Dec 09). He grew up in Boston, moved to Arizona in 1995, and have played drums and percussion since 4th grade.

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Bagging Your First Freelance Jobs CareerMetis.com

Bagging Your First Freelance Jobs â€" CareerMetis.com Source â€" DepositPhotos.comLife as a freelancer can be wonderfully appealing. If you’ve always worked as an employee, working the same days and hours every week, coping with harsh shifts and long hours, the idea of flexibility can be thrilling. You might also long to do something that you love. To make money doing something that you enjoy and feel passionate about, instead of sitting in a boring office or standing on a shop floor.Freelance work gives you an exceptional level of flexibility. As a freelancer, you can set your own hours, and work as much or as little as you want. You can take holidays, work while you travel,or spend more time with your family. It gives you control over not just how much work you take, but also the content of your work.As a freelancer, you don’t just have to stick to one kind of work. You could try your hand at not just content writing, but also web design, editing, proofreading and anything else that you are good at.evalEven without qualifications or formal training, you can earn money doing what you are good at. For many, freelancing is the route to happiness. If you wanted, you could one dayturn your freelancing into your own business, or you could freelance for your whole career, raising your rates as you gain experience. The gig economy is thriving, and it’s easy to see why.But, while you might find the life of a freelancer appealing, knowing where to start can be tough. If you want to be a freelance writer or designer for example, but have not formal training or qualifications in the area, finding your first freelance jobs can be daunting. Here are some tips to help you to get started.1) Get Your CV RightevalApplying for freelance work isn’t the same as applying for a job. But it isn’t always that different either. Clients won’t be as concerned about your work experience if it’s not relevant. But it’s still worth listing, focusing on transferable skills instead of responsibilities.If you’ve been a shop assi stant, you’ve got patience, attention to detail, organization, customer service skills, and the ability to change your working style to suit the needs of the customer. All of these skills can help you as a freelancer. It might help you to work with a resume builderto tailor your old CV to freelance work.Source â€" https://pixabay.com/photos/office-keyboard-job-work-381228/2) Build a PortfolioWhen applying for freelance work, clients will want to see what you can do. If you’ve got no experience, create some. Write some pieces, take some photographs or spend time creating websites.evalIt’s excellent practice and gives you a chance to build a portfolio of sample pieces that you can send as examples of your work when you apply for jobs.3) Apply for JobsSource â€" https://pixabay.com/photos/apple-macbook-notebook-computer-1853259/If you want to get freelance work, you need to applyfor it. Don’t be put off because you think that you haven’t got enough experience or you won’t g et the job. Apply for work that you are interested in, you never know.4) Use a Freelancing SiteevalThere are several freelancing sites out there, that connect freelancers with clients in need of their services. Some of these sites are free to join and let you scroll through available work, applying for jobs that you are interested in easily. This kind of work isn’t always the best paid, but it will get you experience and can be a fantastic start, even if it only proves to yourself that you can get work.eval5) Start Your Own WebsiteStarting your own website, advertising your services and showing off your skills is a bit like having a portfolio that is always online, and always available to potential clients. It can be a great way to get work, as potential clients find it, or as you direct people to it when you apply for jobs.Spend some time working on your website and perfecting the SEO, and it could bring in plenty of work. Just make sure you keep updating it to reflect your new s kills and experience as you gain them.6) Ask for FeedbackYour first job is hard to find, but when it comes, it’s important that you don’t rest, assuming that the rest will come easily. Ask your clients for feedback and testimonials and add them to your CV, website and social media feeds.7) Sell YourselfSelling ourselves is something that many of us struggle with. If you want to secure regular freelance work that you enjoy, you need to get used to selling yourself and your skills, and pushing for work.

Avoid a Fashion Faux Pas Use the Psychology of Color to Dress for an Interview - CareerAlley

Avoid a Fashion Faux Pas Use the Psychology of Color to Dress for an Interview - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. When it comes time to go in for a job interview, a number of people probably can recall their events preceding their trip to the interview location. First, theres making sure to get a good nights sleep. Then, theres eating a good breakfast, getting ready, and deciding on the perfect outfit. What you wear has the potential to make or break the interview. Although other factors such as your skillset are undoubtedly considered, you dont want to look like a slob or dress in a way that makes a potential employer question your abilities. A good tip is to dress above the job, but beyond that, then what? When youre staring into your closet, trying to decide on a suit, sweater, or top, the psychology of color can make your decision a bit easier. There has been plenty of research done on the psychology of color and what colors provoke certain emotions. Although some findings are questionable, some of the general, more accepted statements are provided. Red Red is undoubtedly an intimidating attention getter, which is why stop signs are painted bright red. Its a cue for assertion, energy, and excitement. Although red can symbolize love, such as when its in the form of a rose, it also signals passion and intensity. In most cases, a red ensemble is not practical to wear to an interview, unless youre interviewing for a position very high up in a company where being intimidating is beneficial for job performance. That isnt to say all red is bad, however. Wearing a red pin or having a hint of red somewhere certainly is not frowned upon. Black Black is a color that boasts authority and power. It also is associated with strength, intelligence, and seriousness. Although it is associated with evil, death, and mourning, it isnt as morbid when balanced with other colors. In other words, black is perfectly fine to wear as long as you dont wear too much of it. White White is associated with purity, cleanliness, and innocence. White is a good color to wear and pair with other garments; however, its good to remember that white clothing tends to get dirty the quickest. The last thing you want is to spill something on a white outfit and show up to an interview with a stain on your clothing. Grey While too much grey can make you look drab, the right amount of grey can convey sophistication and practicality. Grey is a color that is great for a corporate environment because it is very professional. Blue Blue is associated with loyalty, calmness, and peace. Blue tends to be the favorite color of men and has the opposite effect red has. Although too much blue can suggest depression or coldness, the right shades and amount helps people feel calm and focused. Because blue is associated with a number of good qualities, it is an excellent color to wear to job interviews. Green Green is another favorite of men and women and is most often associated with money and nature. It has calming properties and despite being associated with envy, it symbolizes health, wealth, and growth. Green is another great color to include in your interview outfit. Pink Although red can symbolize love, pink is the true color of love. Perhaps not surprisingly, women prefer the color pink more than men do. Pink has also been shown to have calming properties. If you are a woman and know you will be interviewed by a woman, it might not hurt to include pink in your attire. Yellow While yellow can strain the eyes if it is too overpowering, it also is associated with cheerfulness and optimism. If youre going to wear yellow to an interview, a more golden yellow color is recommended, and the garment or accessory should not be too overpowering. Overall, knowing the psychology of color can help you tailor any outfit depending on purpose and location. Next time you have an interview, keep these tips in mind so you can make the best impression possible. Alyssa Zandi is a contributing writer for Minnesota Workwear, a distributor of Red Kap, Dickies, and other apparel. This is a Guest post. If you would like to submit a guest post to CareerAlley, please follow these guest post guidelines. Good luck in your search. Visit me on Facebook

How Much Can You Charge For Resume Writing?

How Much Can You Charge For Resume Writing?How much can you charge for resume writing? This is a common question asked by students and hiring managers.In most cases, the salary rate of a resume writer is the first thing a potential employer looks at. Without this it is difficult to know if you have the skill set needed to write a high quality resume. So, what are some tips to guide you in finding the best possible price for resume writing?Before writing a resume it is important to research the company that you are going to be working for. Do your homework and find out what they are looking for. It may be that they need a resume for an existing employee or a new hire. Then, gather a list of potential resumes and figure out how much each resume will cost to create. This will give you a ballpark figure on what you can charge for resume writing.If you do not have the skills to write your own resume then it may be a good idea to contact a resume writing service. A service will not charge you as much as you think. They will charge for the time you need to use them so that you can use their skills for the job.As a student, a basic resume can be sent out for free. This is what most students use as a base for their professional resume. You may want to find a service that offers a template for your basic resume or works on different companies needs. This way you can tailor your own resume to the job it is being sent to.When looking for a writing service, you may want to consider pricing as part of your process. You want to be able to get a good rate for the work you do. By contacting several services, you will be able to find the one that works best for you. By using multiple services you will also be able to save money by getting a rate for different projects.You may also find it useful to ask a friend or family member to help with writing the resume. This is an easy way to research and give you feedback on what you need to know before you start. Using someone you trust may help you write a more accurate and complete resume.You can use the above tips to help you answer the question of how much can you charge for resume writing. Start with a basic outline of your project and then add on to the project based on the skill level of the person that will be receiving the resume. This will help you give your resume the quality you are looking for at a reasonable price.