Companies all over the world require specific types of market research to be performed, in order to understand their customers and clients, as well as to get an inside look into how their staff members perform. Market research jobs encompass various techniques and methods, one of which is mystery shopping, also known as secret shopping. For those who love to shop and who are interested in giving their opinion about certain stores, services, and more, you can become a mystery shopper. When you apply to become a mystery shopper you will get paid for each assignment that you are given. This might be to go to a certain store, purchase a certain product, and pay for it in a certain way. The aim will be to assess the store and staff to see that everything was handled correctly and smoothly. You ...

The George Best Belfast City Airport is due to open its brand new departure lounge in three weeks time, which is said to be able to handle 12 thousand passengers a day. The 6 million Pound investment into the terminal has seen the increase in retail and restaurant space by 60 percent with 20 new airport jobs being created. This refurbishment is taking place in the airside lounge on the first floor, after a new trend was spotted in how passengers tend to use airports nowadays. It was found that most people prefer to check in and go through the security gates before they do their gift buying, shopping, and getting a bite to eat. This prompted the airport management at Belfast City Airport to rethink the functionality of its departure lounge. Chief Executive of the Airport, Brian Ambrose, has...

The Karoo Basin in South Africa is one of the undiscovered shale gas reserves, and to this end a team of gas exploration experts want to uncover this potential jackpot. The three companies that are collaborating in this venture are Sasol LTD, the South African based oil and gas company, Statoil ASA, the largest gas and oil producer in Norway, and Chesapeake Energy Corp. They submitted an application for rights to the Karoo Basin and the approval process is expected to take about a year. Once they have received approval, the next step is to perform various seismic and geographical analyses, and then the plan is to begin drilling for gas. The shale rock located far beneath the surface is more costly to develop than conventional methods, but Statoil is one of the companies along with BP Plc, ...

If luxurious living whilst earning an excellent salary is your idea of a perfect career, then perhaps you should take a look at some of the expensive yachts that belong to millionaires and the famous. Working on a luxury yacht is one of the highlights in most people’s careers, and the great thing is that luxury yacht jobs are always in demand. There are various positions that you can apply for if you are looking for adventure as well as a travel opportunity. From deckhand, to chef, massage therapist, to engineer, the luxury yacht jobs are limitless. With the right qualifications and the perfect resume, you will have the ability to choose any job you like on board a charter yacht or luxury yacht. The difference between working on a yacht, no matter how big it is, to working on a cruis...

After a slump in the oil prices and the slowing down of oil production, it is good to see that Suncor is restarting its development of the Firebag 3 Oil Sands Project.  Located just north of Fort McMurray, this oil sands prospect is expected to produce about 68 thousand barrels of oil per day by 2011. This comes after more than $900 million has been poured into the restarting of the Firebag site. Flint Energy is excited about acquiring the contract to be Suncor’s number one supplier, and they are thrilled that more than 385 oil sands jobs are to be created at the Sherwood Park modular fabrication facility. The oil sands prospect is one of the most important in North America, with plenty of job openings. Due to the recession, oil exploration and production has slowed, but thanks to the r...

Most Americans would jump at the chance to work for a professional sports league such as the NBA, MLB, NFL, or the NHL. The prestige that comes with this exciting sports career is what most people are looking for. It also pays a higher salary than most other sports jobs.  There are a number of different positions that you can apply for to work for a sports league. Work in Professional Sports They are as follows: Marketing Manager Jobs The marketing managers must develop marketing strategies for the league in detail. This includes working with marketing assistants and various market research personnel to estimate the demand and produce an image for the league. Marketing Coordinator Jobs This position is just below the marketing manager, and you will be primarily responsible for the executi...

With the global recession hitting companies hard, it is now, more than ever, that marketing and sales experts are needed in just about every industry. This is great news for you if you are looking to start your career in marketing and sales, and you can expect to earn up to and over 100K for a managerial position. Marketing and Sales Management Jobs Most marketing manager jobs and sales manager positions require a Master’s degree, but you can also join a company working at a mid level position and receive on the job training and advance your education with the company that has hired you. Working in the marketing and sales related field in various industries means that you will need to work very hard for the money you earn. Most full time positions average 35 to 40 hours per week, with th...

Thanks to a partnership between China Aviation Industry Corp (AVIC) and General Electric Co. (GE), 200 new aviation industry jobs are expected in the United States pending regulatory approval in mid 2010. The joint venture will allow avionics equipment and systems to be exported from both countries. They are to be integrated into the new commercial aircraft. Jobs in the Aviation Industry The bidding will start on the new Commercial Aircraft Corp single aisle 168 seat plane. This will be in direct competition with the Boeing 737 model, and the Airbus A320. They also aim to compete with companies including United Technologies Corp.’s Hamilton Sundstrand and Rockwell Collins Inc., as well as Honeywell International Inc. The agreement was signed in Beijing between GE Chief Executive Officer,...

When the fish come to the seas of Alaska there is an instant need for workers. Whether you are interested in fish harvesting or fish processing, you are sure to find plenty of job openings in Alaska during the fishing season. In fact, 2008 saw a massive increase in the number of Alaska fishing jobs to approximately 52 thousand. Work on an Alaska Fishing Boat These fish harvesting jobs are mainly held by workers in the 29 or younger age bracket. They make up 47 percent of all deckhands. The rest of the jobs on board such as the permit holders and other crew are held by men averaging 46 years of age. Fish processing works have an average age of 39. Now, you would expect to find that the young people working in the fish harvesting industry have come in from other countries and states to earn ...

With cruise ships offering a host of great activities and opportunities for holiday makers, you will find that most cruise liners employ spa and salon workers. If you are interested in travelling the oceans of the world looking for adventure whilst earning a salary in the industry you are trained in, you should look for a cruise ship spa job or a cruise ship salon job. Work in a Cruise Ship Spa Most cruise liners have full on salons and spas where you can work as a massage therapist, cosmetologist, hair stylist, dermatologist, reflexologist, and more. Whilst you can find most spa jobs or salon jobs are available on cruise ships, there are some that just offer one or two specific positions. You will have to therefore, present a winning resume to ensure that you get the job. With most jobs i...