In regard to the dynamic global society, for one to stay competitive in any of the given fields or sectors of economy an individual is obliged to keep himself or herself updated with the current changes as well as development in that field or sector. This implies that that for one to fit in the job market, given the current dynamic job market, one need to be flexible and in addition be fully conversant with the various careers within his or her field of study.
The world today has gone global and has additionally transformed from the traditional method of searching for jobs to a more technological method of searching for employment. For instance, through the use the internet one can effectively identify job openings from the various organizations and companies that post the job vacancies. They additionally include the job entry requirements that the applicant must meet for each particular job. This implies that a potential and an interested applicant to the job can review the job description to verify his or her qualification to the available opening. Additionally, technology has enabled applicants to make or submit their application online.
Referring to my educational background in business studies as well as interests, I cherish establishing my career as either a sales representative or a procurement officer. Given my education credential in business studies I strongly believe that I can successfully fit in any of these two careers through the application of the invaluable knowledge as well as competencies that I have gained from my studies. Any of these careers will enable me to put into practice the knowledge that have accumulated over my years of study.
A sales representative is the person who is responsible for movement of goods and services from an organization or company inform of sales (Rumbauskas 9). It follows that the sales representative job description is inclusive of a number of diverse titles such as sales associate, account representative as well as account executives. The sales representative job description is usually used in almost all the fields or sectors of economy. For instance, in production industries, insurance sales, pharmaceutical sales, internet sales and retail among others. It is important to note that regardless of the sector or field of economy, sales representatives play a very crucial role in the success of any business or corporation. This additionally, is regardless of the type of service or product the business or corporation offers (Paul 32).
The primary goal or duty of the sales representatives is to create an interest to the buyers as well as to the purchasing agents to purchase the company’s services or merchandise and additionally address to the customers concerns and questions. It is the duty of the sales representatives to demonstrate the company’s product and services to the clients and additionally advise the client on the usage of the product or service. A sales representative can spend much of his or her entire career life travelling as well as visiting current and prospective buyers and clients to win them to buy the company’s product or services (Petersen 79).
Given the demand of companies and organizations to create new products in order to stay competitive in the today’s dynamic market, the sales representatives’ job becomes very marketable in the job market. This is given the fact that the company or the organization has to aim on the development of the new product or service. For one to perform well in this career, excellent communication skills are of paramount importance. Additionally, one needs to be confident as well as possess competencies of dealing and coping with rejection. Generally, for one to do well in this job, ones altitude, sales experience and skills are thought to be of more importance than qualifications, though still equally importance. Despite this, there are professional qualifications in sales that can assist one to enhance his or her skills. One can also establish his or her footing in this job by way of apprenticeship scheme.
The other career is procurement officer. The duty of the procurement officer in an organization is to deal with purchasing management. The role of the procurement officer is mostly found on big business or organizations with a purchasing department (Roerich 12). The requirement most employers look for in this job is post-secondary completion in a relevant business field. Many of the purchasing officers end up completing professional designation program to boast their competencies (Constance 65).
Procurement officers have a range of responsibilities or duties within the organization they work for. These duties are inclusive of requesting and managing proposals, reviewing purchases orders value, as well as reviewing on the bidding procedure. The need for the procurement officers in companies or organization is on the rise given the dynamics in the global corporation (Lewis 25). For instances, companies or organizations today are finding it necessary to invest on their own shipping equipment to cut on the cost that come with hiring. To acquire the suitable equipment for the organization an assessment has to be done on the equipment to be procured.
In regard to these two careers, I can comfortably fit in any of them. This is given my current education achievement. The knowledge earned in my education will allow me to acquire the necessary skills in these careers quickly. In addition, my interpersonal skill will be of great importance to my career development in these fields.
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