Mobility increases opportunities for career progression. Travel Travel within a working day is occasional Absence from home at night is uncommon Overseas work or travel is uncommon Gender balance Number of female applicants is rising. Necessary skills include numeracy, logical thought and interpersonal skills. Management of people, technical skills and increasingly, language skills are useful. Some companies may prefer graduates but experience and personal qualities may compensate.
Necessary skills are numeracy, logical thought and good interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience Pre-entry experience is not needed Experience of working in a team, dealing with people in or outside a warehouse setting will improve your chances. Other requirements are likely to be employer specific but will include initiative, enthusiasm, the ability to communicate with a wide range of workers and have the potential for management. Usually no age restrictions exist but attitudes vary between employers. Experience is generally considered to be more important than age. Competition Competition for graduate training is quite fierce.