12. Careers in economics

Management is based on scientific theories and today we can say that it is a developing science.

But knowledge of theories and principles doesn't provide practical results. It is necessary to know how to apply this knowledge. Practical application of knowledge in the management area requires certain abilities or skills.

Depending on its size, an organization may employ a number of specialized managers who are responsible for particular areas of management. A very large organization may employ many managers, each responsible for activities of one management area. In contrast, the owner of a sole proprietorship may be the only manager in the organization. He or she is responsible for all levels and areas of management.

What is important to an organization is not the number of managers it employs but the ability of these managers to achieve the organization's goals, and this ability requires a great skill.

In other words, management is the process of coordinating the resources of an organization to achieve the primary organizational goals.

Managers are concerned with the following main resources:

Material resources, Human resources, Financial resources, Informational resources, Organizational goals.

13. Applying for a job.

Looking for a job is a full-time occupation in itself, so it's important to get yourself self-assessed. Look at yourself realistically, at your experience, your strengths and weaknesses, likes and dislikes and decide. What you are good at, not so good at, what sort of things you want to do and can do. Use all possible sources to help you get careers advice: employment agency; job center; national and local newspapers and other.

The aim of your application is to get you an interview; the aim of interview is to get the job.

An employment application is useful in collecting factual information on a candidate’s education, work experience, and personal history. The data obtained from applications are usually used for two purposes: to identify candidates who are worthy of further scrutiny and to familiarize interviewers with applicants’ backgrounds. The first thing to do then is to draw up a personal information chart or curriculum vitae (CV). Many job candidates submit resumes to employers, and some firms require them. CV should contain clearly separated sections, setting out:

- personal detail - full name, address, phone number, date of birth;

- your work experience;

- your educational background;

- details of any training;

- finally, add any personal particularities which are relevant (foreign languages, voluntary work, interest and so on).

14. Job interview

The employment interview is the most widely used selection technique. Interviews provide an opportunity for the firm and the applicant to learn more about each other. Interviewers can ask different questions to learn something about the candidate’s attitude to the job and motivation.

15.How to enter logistic manager

It is possible to enter a logistics manager position through a number of different fields and educational backgrounds. Logistics managers typically have degrees in a business field, but those degrees vary widely. Formal education in logistics and supply-chain management are uncommon but highly sought after for manager positions. Additionally, many logistics managers never had any formal advanced education; instead, they worked their way up through their department and received the job through experience.