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			<title><![CDATA[What You Need to Know About Automotive Management Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280149/What-You-Need-to-Know-About-Automotive-Management-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If the idea of working in the automotive industry excites you, then there are various automotive management jobs that you can consider.  There are different roles for people who want a management position.  You can be in charge of sales, be responsible for selling parts, or be responsible for the finance aspect of the business....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What You Need to Know About Jobs Business Development]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280150/What-You-Need-to-Know-About-Jobs-Business-Development/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Are you looking for more information about jobs business development?  The job is just as the name says; you'll be responsible for developing various aspects of a business.  In most cases, you'll be working on the marketing and sales part of a company.  Your responsibility will be to study the market and look for ways to move the business to the next level....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Considering Chief Information Office Jobs?  Here's What You Need to Know]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280151/Considering-Chief-Information-Office-Jobs-Here-s-What-You-Need-to-Know/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Are you considering chief information office jobs?  This is an information technology (IT) job that requires you to make sure that the infrastructure and technology is set up to help the business achieve their goals. In this job, you will be working with managers, making sure that everything functions correctly, and in some cases working with vendors....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Design a Winning Operation Manager Resume]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280146/How-to-Design-a-Winning-Operation-Manager-Resume/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[An operation manager resume can be designed in several ways, depending on the particular position for which you are applying. Some parts of your resume are consistent and others may change depending on if you are applying strictly for operational administration jobs, or operation manager jobs and anything else that might fit you....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Production Operations Jobs - What Are They and Where Are They Found?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280147/Production-Operations-Jobs-What-Are-They-and-Where-Are-They-Found-/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Production operator jobs cover a diverse group of possible tasks and settings. However, most commonly the people who accept production operation employment will be found packaging, assembling, or otherwise assisting in the production of a given product. Production floor supervisors are those in charge of supervising the production floor....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Automobile Jobs - How to Find Them]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280148/Automobile-Jobs-How-to-Find-Them/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The automobile industry is still going strong in the US and automobile jobs are not just in the traditional employment opportunities such as automotive work, mechanics, or assembly but also in such fields as logistic engineers, operations managers for car careers in repair shops. Automotive operations jobs can include automotive inventory managers for both retail and wholesale suppliers....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Find and Qualify for Entry Level And Management  Jobs operations]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280143/How-to-Find-and-Qualify-for-Entry-Level-And-Management-Jobs-operations/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The job of an operations manager or associate is a complex one that requires a diverse set of skills, a mind capable of orienting on every detail and yet maintaining the broad picture at the same time. Operations managers and associates deal with almost every aspect of a company s product production including the way that plants are designed, employee schedules, inventory controls and shipping arrangements. Naturally except in the smallest companies the routine parts of an operations jobs  ar...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 15 May 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Find Jobs for Computer Operator]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280144/How-to-Find-Jobs-for-Computer-Operator/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Jobs for computer operators which were once essential are now declining as software for computer systems becomes more sophisticated and the once complicated tasks required of a computer operator are now done by the software and operating systems.  Computer operator jobs are still found maintaining larger systems which have not yet been updated however most computer operators currently employed are engaged in upgrading their education in order to provide network support and even programming sk...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 15 May 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Back Office Operation Job What is it and How To Get It?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280145/Back-Office-Operation-Job-What-is-it-and-How-To-Get-It-/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Back office operation jobs are those behind the scene jobs that keep a company running. The sales floor or service providers are the front office and the back office may consist of maintenance, accounting, human resources, or even accounting and IT departments. These jobs are not directly involved in providing the job or service from which the company derives its income however they are necessary to maintain the company or entity. These are jobs that are not in the forefront and public view b...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 15 May 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Finding Great Operations Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280140/Finding-Great-Operations-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There are many positions available in job operations.  While the fields of service may differ greatly, the operations jobs all work around the same premise.  The goal in any of the operations jobs is to perform at the most productive level and to provide a high quality product in the end.  When people think of operations jobs they often think about warehouse environment or working on an assembly line.  While these are types of employment in an operations setting, the jobs do not always involv...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Jobs in Operations Are Available and Waiting!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280141/Jobs-in-Operations-Are-Available-and-Waiting-/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Finding work in operations is a goal for many job seekers these days.  Jobs in operations provide a challenge and many great rewards.  There are many different fields of operations to choose from and they all provide different goals and challenges.  The right job for a specific employee depends heavily on their experience and their areas of interest....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Operational Jobs Are Available Today]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280142/Operational-Jobs-Are-Available-Today/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Many people are on the hunt for operational jobs that are close to home and that will provide them with opportunities to advance.  For those jobs seekers that are looking for a challenge and a place to prove themselves as employees, operational employment is definitely the way to go....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Careers in Medical Operations]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280137/Careers-in-Medical-Operations/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There are many types of jobs that fall into the description of medical operations.  An operations job is one that works under tight deadlines and has goals and objectives that must be met in order to be successful.  Working in operations in the medical field is no different.  All of these jobs require a certain ability to perform under deadlines and to provide the best quality in all of their doings....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Medical Operation Jobs - Challenging yet Rewarding]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280138/Medical-Operation-Jobs-Challenging-yet-Rewarding/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The medical operation jobs that are available vary greatly depending on which type of facility you are working in.  Medical billing and coding, billing and accounting clerks in a doctor's office or a hospital, office manager positions, and office secretaries are common positions that have a great impact on the effectiveness of an office or hospital and are an important part of medical operation environments....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Operations Medical Jobs - Providing Service To Those in Need]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280139/Operations-Medical-Jobs-Providing-Service-To-Those-in-Need/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There are many different operations jobs available today.  Operations medical jobs are no exception.  When people think of operations jobs they often think of deadlines and quotas that need to be met.  How can this translate into the medical field?  Working in operations medical fields have the same types of challenges as many other operations jobs....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Operations entry level job opportunities:]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280136/Operations-entry-level-job-opportunities-/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you want a good start in career then operation jobs are always been a great choice. A huge number of service opportunities can be searched by mean of net and news paper. Exciting operation job listings are easily accessible online with complete guide lines regarding a wide range of operation job openings. Having all the right information that can help you to select a career, go for a job...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Heavy Equipment Operation Career: How to Learn and Start Your Career]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280135/Heavy-Equipment-Operation-Career-How-to-Learn-and-Start-Your-Career/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Heavy equipment operation career involves operation of mobile cranes, bulldozers, backhoes and excavators. If you are interested in this career, you can find job in any construction related fields.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[International Business Manager Job Description]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280133/International-Business-Manager-Job-Description/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As the job title may have tipped you off, an international business manager helps their employer with multi-national projects or major international business deals. These international operations jobs are extremely important in making sure that everything between the company you are working for and the companies you are work with work out well. You will of course want to make sure that y...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Job Description for a Chamber of Commerce Executive Director]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280134/Job-Description-for-a-Chamber-of-Commerce-Executive-Director/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As far as an operations jobs definition can be simply stated for an executive director of the Chamber of Commerce, it would be to describe this person as the organization's chief executive officer. All chambers of commerce are incorporated entities. Therefore the Executive Director would be the chief executive officer of the corporation whose main function is to oversee any of the operation jobs associat...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Becoming a Professional Operations Analyst]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280132/Becoming-a-Professional-Operations-Analyst/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Large organizations in both private and public sectors hire Operations Analysts or Operations Research Analysts to evaluate the deficiencies within the business model of the organization. The person employed in this position develops the best new practices to ensure greater profits....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Operations Analyst Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280130/Operations-Analyst-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Operations analysts or research analysts are professionals employed by companies both in the public and the private sector. They are essentially professional critics and employed by the company to help them go on a slightly better path than what is being currently followed. Their presence in the company ensures proper all round growth and development in the right direction and also prevents wasteful investments. They help in f...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Becoming an Operations Manager]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280131/Becoming-an-Operations-Manager/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[An operations manager is responsible for efficiently managing all the business operations of the organization. The bottom line in the profile of operation management is drawn over utilizing the available resources in the organization in the best possible manner. It mainly deals with the improvisation of the generic process that transforms the raw material into quality products or services and delivering it to the customer at a price which can justify the marketing principles of the organizati...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Becoming an Operations Analyst]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280129/Becoming-an-Operations-Analyst/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[An operations analyst, also known as an operations research analyst, is in great demand by large organizations including both the public and private sectors. They may work as part of a team or individually as per their requirements....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Working in Brokerage Operations]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280128/Working-in-Brokerage-Operations/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Those looking for operations careers will certainly be attracted to the concept of brokerage operations professional.  No matter how turbulent an economy is people will be looking for a reliable method of investing their money. In a number of ways, this helps those interested in operations management jobs....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Elite Operations Management the Future in US Army]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280126/Elite-Operations-Management-the-Future-in-US-Army/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It used to be that joining the U.S. military special operations forces in any arm of the military was impossible without first enlisting and working your way up the ranks. Even then, your chances of joining the elite forces would be very slim. This should only be expected since soldiers working special ops have to be the very best soldiers of the entire military. Yet, today the door has flung wide open to literally anyone interested in operations careers with the military....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Writing a Business Plan]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280127/Writing-a-Business-Plan/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Are you hoping to enter into operations careers or do you find that operations manager jobs are something that you want to get involved in? Are operations management jobs where you want to spend your time? If so, it is time for you to start looking into how business plans can help you! When you are looking at operations careers and operations manager jobs, you will find that you are looking at something that can make a huge difference as to the way that you move forward....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Using Excel's Forecast Function in Inventory Operations]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280124/Using-Excel-s-Forecast-Function-in-Inventory-Operations/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The first thing you need to know is that the Forecast function in Microsoft Excel isn't a complete system for forecasting inventory. Inventory management forecasting usually requires us to remove the noise from the demand, then calculate and incorporate seasonality, trends, and events. The Forecast function just can't do all of this for you. However, it's a useful function that's not too hard to get used to, and can be a worthwhile part of a larger forecasting system....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Increase Inventory System Functionality Using Custom Reporting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280125/Increase-Inventory-System-Functionality-Using-Custom-Reporting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It doesn't matter whether you're using a small business inventory tracking application worth a few hundred dollars, or a multi-million dollar enterprise package - there are a few things that are true across the board. Every piece of software has bugs....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Knowing More about Consignment Inventory]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280122/Knowing-More-about-Consignment-Inventory/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Just what is consignment inventory? It's an inventory that's in the possession of your customer, but which you (the supplier) still own. This is when the supplier puts some of their inventory in the customer's possession (such as a warehouse or store) allowing the customer to consume or sell straight from the stock. Consignment inventory is purchased only after it's been consumed or resold....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Physical Inventories and Cycle Counting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280123/Physical-Inventories-and-Cycle-Counting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[At the end of the year, many warehouses gather all their workers together and do the annual physical inventory, complete with coffee and donuts. However, poor organization and a lack of instruction mean that much of the time, the whole job doesn't get done. People leave early, the remaining workers have to put in a lot of extra work, and the end result is an incomplete inventory that's just not as accurate as it needs to be. How does this happen? People everywhere do their annual physical inv...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Becoming a Retail Operation Manager]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280120/Becoming-a-Retail-Operation-Manager/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A retail operation manager is responsible for daily management of any store or department according to the general policies of the company....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Obtaining Computer Operations Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280121/Obtaining-Computer-Operations-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Computer operators supervise all operations of a personal computer system, guaranteeing that the machines are put into use as securely and efficiently as possible. They not only work with personal computers, but they also work with minicomputers, mainframes, or a complete network of desktop computers. The responsibilities of operators can vary grea...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Being a Budget Analyst - Good future prospects]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280119/Being-a-Budget-Analyst-Good-future-prospects/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Of the various job titles defined under business and financial operations occupations in the latest edition of the Occupational Outlook Handbook of US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Budget Analyst is one of them. There are various other job titles like accountants and auditors, financial analysts, appraisers and assessors of real estate, management analysts etc. This financial operations occupa...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Dealing with a Negative Balance]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280116/Dealing-with-a-Negative-Balance/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When you are in operations careers, there are many things that you're going to have to deal with. This is just the way operations management jobs are. One of the things that you probably don't want to see however; is a negative inventory balance. What is that? The only time you've ever heard of a negative balance is when dealing with your bank account, and that's so far gone that you won't be able to do anything about it this year....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Inventory Accuracy - A Guide]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280117/Inventory-Accuracy-A-Guide/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you're in an operations career, you know just how important inventory accuracy can be. So if you're having problems, you'll need a solution. Just make sure it's the right one. Many people in operations management careers make the mistake of assuming that implementing RFID or a bar coding system is the answer to all their problems. It's true that if implemented properly, these technologies can cut down on errors. But if you don't do it right, they won't help, and no technology can get rid o...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Software Selection and Implementation Tips]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280118/Software-Selection-and-Implementation-Tips/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you are someone who is interested in operations management jobs or you love the idea of looking into operations careers, you will find that there is a good chance that you are going to be asked to select software. There are many different options in front of you when you are looking at software, but if you want to excel at operations jobs, you need to look into how you are going to be able to make the right choices. Operations careers are all about making good choices, and if you want to b...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Optimizing Economic Order Quantity]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280115/Optimizing-Economic-Order-Quantity/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As part of operations careers, optimal order quantities have to be established so as to manage inventory appropriately. This makes things much more cost effective, since having inventory available as needed, when it's needed, and in the proper quantities, saves money....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Enhance Inventory System Functionality through Custom Reporting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280113/Enhance-Inventory-System-Functionality-through-Custom-Reporting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you are someone who has made their fortune doing operations jobs or you are looking for operations careers and operations employment, you will find that it is time for you to look into your reporting software....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[An Accident-proof Lift Truck Safety Program]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280114/An-Accident-proof-Lift-Truck-Safety-Program/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[For people who want to make a career out of lift trucks, there is a variety of careers to choose from. For starters, there are the operations jobs, which are specifically suited to persons who are level-headed and can keep a cool head when in trouble....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Keeping Your Safety Stock in Line]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280112/Keeping-Your-Safety-Stock-in-Line/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Operations jobs and operations careers can be a bit tedious, especially when it comes to keeping your stock in order. It sounds fairly easy, but in fact there is a catch to the whole thing. In order to have a business and keep product moving steadily you need to have a safety limit for your stock. If you do not watch your stock then you will eventually run out, leading to a catastrophic turn of events for your company. Let's look at a good example of where operations jobs fail miserable....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Right Way to Outsource]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280110/The-Right-Way-to-Outsource/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When you are in a situation where you want to add value to your business  whether it is online or offline; you will find that there are services that you cannot handle yourself. It might be web design, it might be sales or it might be technical support, but at the end of the day, you will find that dealing with it is something that frustrates you and that takes time away from what you would like to be doing. This might be the time when outsourcing comes in, and whether you are looking at o...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280111/Warehouse-Management-Systems-WMS-/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When you are looking at the various jobs that you might be interested in, there are going to be important parts of each of them to consider. When it comes right down to it, you want to be sure that you figure out as much as you can about the job. Operations jobs, like warehouse management systems jobs, are jobs in which you are going to have a chance to work with various organizational skills, and truly be in charge of a warehouse....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Becoming a Marketing Operations Manager]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280108/Becoming-a-Marketing-Operations-Manager/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The marketing operations manager is the person who is responsible for finding as well as developing the customer bases for the products of a company. The marketing manager designs and implements the]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Do you want to be a Business Process Consultant?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280109/Do-you-want-to-be-a-Business-Process-Consultant-/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Do you want to be a Business Process Consultant? Business process consulting is a field where the management consultant does a co...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Appropriate Use of Automated Data Collection (ADC) in running the Business]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280106/Appropriate-Use-of-Automated-Data-Collection-ADC-in-running-the-Business/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There are many different ways that you can think about working in automated data collection in your business. It is important to think about the various ways that appropriate use of automated data collection is important....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Evolving Business Operations: Why CRM Matters?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280107/Evolving-Business-Operations-Why-CRM-Matters-/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Customer Relations Management, otherwise known as CRM is a very important aspect of business today. Properly managed consumer relationships lead to repeat business which is what every business owner should strive for. Using CRM software may seem as though it is a costly expense; however, when weighed against the cost of spending time to keep each customer happy - not to mention additional funds that may be spent doing so  it is the simple and easy choice for many business owners to make. F...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Cross-Industry Skills Invaluable for People Entering Operations]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280105/Cross-Industry-Skills-Invaluable-for-People-Entering-Operations/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Whether you are seeking a new path in your life or you find that you are in a place where you want to think about where your career path will take you, don't be surprised if you end up giving operations a second look! You may find that your talents are truly useful and called for in operations. And when you want to make sure that you have the right kind of attitude towards your work, you could realize that operations can foster the kind of creative and independent environment you can work tow...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Careers in Operations Management]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280104/Careers-in-Operations-Management/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There are many different facets that a career in business could explore. For some, marketing and advertising holds much promise. Others may gravitate towards finance and accounting. Then, there are those that opt for a career in management. However, management is a somewhat catch-all term. There are many different phases and spheres of management. While all of these different venues have their value, operational management seems to prove quite popular among those further their business educat...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Why Do You Need a Restaurant Operations Checklist?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280103/Why-Do-You-Need-a-Restaurant-Operations-Checklist-/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When it comes to running a restaurant, a restaurant operations checklist is vital to the success of your business. While you may know everything about running a restaurant, chances are that those you will hire  those who are looking for operations employment  will not. In order to ensure that those you hire for restaurant operations are adequately prepared for the job, you will need a clear outline for all of the operations jobs that must be taken care of in the course of the business d...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Online Distance Learning Opportunities for an MBA in Operations Management]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280102/The-Online-Distance-Learning-Opportunities-for-an-MBA-in-Operations-Management/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Is it possible to acquire an accredited MBA in Operations Management through an online program? Yes, and not only is it possible, the process can be performed in an expedited manner at the comfort of your own schedule. This is why so many people are gravitating towards such a program....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[More Jobs Opening Up In Operations]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280101/More-Jobs-Opening-Up-In-Operations/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Are you feeling the budget crunch and wondering what jobs are going to be there for you in the time to come? No matter what industry you are in or what your interests are, you will find that it is time for you to take a look at jobs in operations. People in operations are finding that things are actually looking up, and though you should always take a look at what kind of industry you are in, this might be the key that you need to get to where you are going. What is the outlook in operations ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A Real Life Command and Control Systems Operations Career]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280100/A-Real-Life-Command-and-Control-Systems-Operations-Career/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This is not a job that is for everyone and it is a job that not a lot of people will understand as they look at the title. What it does is it covers that you find in the aerospace area. These include things like surveillance and intelligence and systems that let us know if and when a missile is launched and the trajectory and course of that instrument. In short it is all about protecting your country through some high tech gear....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Looking at Reality in Heavy Equipment Simulation Operation Training]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280098/Looking-at-Reality-in-Heavy-Equipment-Simulation-Operation-Training/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[While the industry of heavy equipment operation is a growing as a specialized field, you might wonder why you would need simulate it rather than to just experience the real thing first hand at an on the job training. And while it is true that there is nothing as good at teaching you than a real machine and there is certainly nothing quite the same as the feel of that heavy machine operating in your hands; it is also just as necessary in todays world to be able to handle the simulations....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Landing a Graduate Job in Healthcare Operations and Management]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280099/Landing-a-Graduate-Job-in-Healthcare-Operations-and-Management/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Everyone knows that when you get sick or have an injury you go to the doctor or hospital and he or she makes you feel better and fixes what is wrong. That means that we have all become grateful at some point to the doctors, nurses and specialists that we see when we are in need. What people don't realize is that medicine and the treatment that we get would cease to exist if it were not for the people in charge of the operations and management of that healthcare operation or facility. And that...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Improving Your Productivity as a Small or Medium Sized Business]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280094/Improving-Your-Productivity-as-a-Small-or-Medium-Sized-Business/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you are a small or medium sized business that is operating in this economy, chances are good that you are feeling the crunch. With the larger businesses failing left and right and with more and more people out of work, it is hard not to feel as though your neck is on the chopping block, but the truth of the matter is that small and medium sized businesses have a lot more going for them than you might think, even in the worst of times. If you are a smaller business, it is now time for you t...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Taking Care Of Business]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280095/Taking-Care-Of-Business/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[So you are looking for a career in building and property operations management? Here are just a few tips to help you get started. One of the most important things to consider is your area of expertise. If you are looking towards this kind of work, then you probably have some kind of experience, either recent or from a previous position. It is a good idea to research what companies are looking for in today's market, and update your education if you need to. It may require just taking a few ref...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Financial Manager Careers]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280096/Financial-Manager-Careers/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Almost every organization, government agency and any other type of firm requires the services of a financial manager. A financial manager is the one who oversees the preparation of financial reports, implementation of cash management strategies and direct investment activities. The ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Lodging Manager Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280097/Lodging-Manager-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A lodging manager is the one who has the responsibility of providing travelers and vacationing families with a comfortable home away from home. The duties and responsibilities of a lodging manager vary with the size of lodging and the various services that are provided there....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What Operation Career Military Transition Job Portal Has to Offer]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280093/What-Operation-Career-Military-Transition-Job-Portal-Has-to-Offer/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[You may have heard of people who are in the military and considering having a different career. This is where Operation Career Military Transition Job Portal comes in.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Offshorable American Jobs: Could It Happen to You?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280092/Offshorable-American-Jobs-Could-It-Happen-to-You-/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you have ever wondered if your job is ''offshorable,'' you may be surprised at the answer. An economist at Princeton University, Alan Blinder, conducted research recently that found that up to 38 million jobs or around 29 percent of all jobs in the United States could potentially be offshorable within the next twenty years or so. This means that many jobs in the US could be outsourced to workers in countries other than the United States, and that it is likely to happen....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Operations-Research Analyst]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280088/Operations-Research-Analyst/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Conducts analyses of management and operational problems and formulates mathematical or simulation models of problem for solution by computers or other methods...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mva-Reactor Operator, Head]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280089/Mva-Reactor-Operator-Head/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Controls catalytic reactors and auxiliary equipment to produce monovinylacetylene and to refine....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Nuclear-Plant Technical Advisor]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280090/Nuclear-Plant-Technical-Advisor/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Monitors plant safety status, advises operations staff, and prepares technical reports for operation...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Nuclear-Test-Reactor Program Coordinator]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280091/Nuclear-Test-Reactor-Program-Coordinator/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Evaluates, coordinates, and oversees testing of nuclear reactor equipment...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Superintendent, Greens]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280087/Superintendent-Greens/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in constructing new areas and preserving golf course grounds...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Applications Engineer Manufacturing]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280086/Applications-Engineer-Manufacturing/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Plans, designs, and coordinates integration of machinery and equipment into manufacturing process...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Operations Supervisor, Nuclear Power Plant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280085/Operations-Supervisor-Nuclear-Power-Plant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in operation and control of thermonuclear reactor, turbine...

Operations And Intelligence Assistant

Collects, consolidates, and evaluates air defense intelligence information received from ground observers; radar sections......]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Airport Operations Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280084/Airport-Operations-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Airports are responsible for providing safe air navigation services. Greater commercialization and developments in the airline industry create a challenging environment for the airport staff to provide all the services efficiently and effectively. Airport operations deal with maintenance of equipment, providing safety management, ground operations, and controlling air traffic. With the increase in the number of domestic and international flights all over, the number of people required for man...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Would You Be Intrigued To Work For A Hedge Fund Operations Department?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280083/Would-You-Be-Intrigued-To-Work-For-A-Hedge-Fund-Operations-Department-/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Whether you are seeking an operations job, or operations manager career you will first have to know what the Hedge Fund Operations Department does.  Simply explained hedge funds are a part of the asset management industry, which usually comprise a personal investment fund that is presented to a narrow range of qualified investors. Basically, it's all a matter of sophisticated leverage, or UOPM, quaintly referred to as Using Other People's Money....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Operations Management Assistant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280082/Operations-Management-Assistant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Every organization has a mission and a set of values that are required to be fulfilled by its employees.  Usually, organizations comprise of various designations like chief executive officer, vice president, engineering product manager, project manager, and lots more that contribute their part to take the corporation to high heights.  An Operations Management Assistant is such a person who is of utmost importance to the company....]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Training Others to Work in Operations]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280079/Training-Others-to-Work-in-Operations/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Operations jobs in the manufacturing industry require a level of skill that is acquired over time and training.  Those workers who are interested in working in this field or jobs in operations will require some training to perform their new job functions.  If you are an experienced employee in operations, you can work in a position that trains others to work in this field....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Airport Operation Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280080/Airport-Operation-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Ever been to the airport and flew on a plane?  The majority of us have flew on a plane once in our lifetime, when we were a kid going on a family trip, a business trip, on a honeymoon, and to a sporting event.  While flying can be a burden, think about when there were no planes and we all had to travel by boat, horse and carriage.  Obviously, flying saves a massive amount of time when traveling and if one has a private jet then it saves even more time.  Flying is just one aspect of the flying...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Interning for Operations Jobs Helps You Get the Experience you need]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280081/Interning-for-Operations-Jobs-Helps-You-Get-the-Experience-you-need/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[One of the things that you need to remember is that you are going to be looking at different types of jobs that you might or might not be able to do easily.  Therefore, something important that you want to remember is that when you are searching for jobs, you are going to be finding jobs that fit your needs in a number of different ways.  You are going to want these jobs to be something that you are going to want to concentrate on, and you are going to need to focus on the ways in which you c...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Jumping into a Career in Airport Operations]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280077/Jumping-into-a-Career-in-Airport-Operations/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A career in airport operations can be rewarding and for the right person, it can take him to places he wants to go.  It takes skill, knowledge, and experience to get quality jobs in this area but finding operations job listings like this is not difficult for those who have a passion for the industry.  Your background may be different, but there are several key areas to consider when looking for jobs in operations. Know what the industry has to offer before you jump into this airport operation...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Operations Research Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280078/Operations-Research-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[What is operations research?  Operations research covers a variety of different principles in business such as analyzing, planning, problem solving, forecasting, and researching (obviously), in nearly every field.  Operation research in the application of advanced analytical methods to make better, and smarter decisions.  Those who do enter such a field should have a good understanding of software programs such as SAS, LINDO, mathematics, calculus, statistics, economics, and linear algebra....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Executive Careers in Operations]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280076/Executive-Careers-in-Operations/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[You are ready to step into a real leadership position in your field. You feel confident that you are executive material, and you have the experience and education to back that up. Operations executives work in virtually every industry. Every company needs a core group of people at the helm. In order to qualify for executive operations jobs, what qualifications do you need? What kinds of opportunities will you find?...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Securing a Training &amp;amp; Operations Career in Today's Economy]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280075/Securing-a-Training-Operations-Career-in-Today-s-Economy/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The economic news is dismal: the credit industry is in collapse, and the Big Three automakers are on the brink of collapse, and if they go under, we can expect to see big losses in the manufacturing job sector. Most of these jobs broadly qualify as operations jobs, meaning they are part of a process that makes a company run smoothly....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Finding Airport Operations Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280074/Finding-Airport-Operations-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The aviation industry is always evolving, even though history might cause somebody looking for a career in the airlines, hesitation, its still one of our more solid choices when it comes to finding steady work.  There are many operational jobs, which make an airport what it is, everyone, from ticket agents, to pilots have a role, in assuring their airline, gets repeat business.  Since many passengers just want to get from point A to point B the airline you fly with relies heavily on passenger...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[If You Have Marketing Credentials, Try a Job in Marketing Operations]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280073/If-You-Have-Marketing-Credentials-Try-a-Job-in-Marketing-Operations/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you already have a substantial career in marketing, you might consider wanting to be a marketing operations manager. Marketing operations management, also known as MOM, seeks to master and assess the return on marketing assessments in order to lead to improved effectiveness in marketing. As a marketing operations manager, you utilize different tools to assess the different elements that show how effective marketing efforts are. You also determine whether or not there is a substantial retur...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Choosing a Great Career in Information Operations]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280071/Choosing-a-Great-Career-in-Information-Operations/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There are so many things that you might consider doing for your career. Something that you are always going to want to remember is that no matter what type of career you are doing, and no matter what type of thing you are looking to do, you will be able to make the most out of the career that you have. In order to have a job you enjoy, sometimes, this means exploring a job or an industry that you may not have considered before. Therefore, you want to think about the types of jobs that you wou...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[World-Wide Opportunities for Obtaining International Operations Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280072/World-Wide-Opportunities-for-Obtaining-International-Operations-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When you are looking for a job, you want to be sure that you provide yourself with the type of job that you have always wanted to do. It is important to get the type of job that you need, but it is also important to get a job you are good at and can enjoy. It is essential to realize is that when you are working hard to make ends meet it will make things a lot easier on you if you are doing something you really love to do and something you can be proud of....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Choosing a Career as an Operations Leader]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280070/Choosing-a-Career-as-an-Operations-Leader/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[To be an operations leader, you'll need to be versed in your particular industry and able to manage the ins and outs of running a business (or your particular department) at every level.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Finding Opportunities to Work in Operations Engineer Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280067/Finding-Opportunities-to-Work-in-Operations-Engineer-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Operations comprise a significant portion of every business in the country; therefore, operations occur in every type of business everywhere. Specifically, though, operations engineering jobs require certain skills that you will need to have in addition to a particular type of education. Once you have completed this education, and if you have these particular skills, finding an]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Performing Well in an Operations Leader Career]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280068/Performing-Well-in-an-Operations-Leader-Career/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you are in a place where you are looking at jobs for operations and you feel that you are beyond the point where you can effectively do your best with entry-level operation jobs, you will find that looking for jobs as an operation leader is something that you need to think about. The position of ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Preparing to Apply for Operations Management Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280069/Preparing-to-Apply-for-Operations-Management-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Operations manager jobs are available in every industry. If you are interested in operations management jobs, there are a number ways to go about getting ready to apply for them. First of all, you should determine whether or not you have the talent and desire to do these types of jobs....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Healthcare Operations]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280065/Healthcare-Operations/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[You have reached a level in your career at which your rewards extend beyond remuneration and perks. The next level of achievement is yielding a positive effect on others. If you are looking into healthcare operations as a career, then you have achieved a level of professional development that means your role in the shaping of policy and procedure will have a profound effect on your subordinates, your clients, your peers, and your community....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Finding Entry&amp;amp;ndash;Level Operations Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280066/Finding-Entry-ndash-Level-Operations-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you are planning on joining the workforce, vying for entry&amp;amp;ndash;level operations jobs could be the stepping stone to your dream career.  Such jobs may offer no benefits and low salaries, but they do offer the chance for employees to learn skills and gain other qualifications, making them fit for future positions that are in line with their specialty.  With the abundant supply of college graduates as well as experienced workers, finding great opportunities for]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Finding Entry-Level Operations Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280064/Finding-Entry-Level-Operations-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you're planning to enter the workforce, vying for entry-level positions such as entry-level operations jobs could be a great stepping stone to your dream career.  Such jobs may not offer benefits and only pay low salaries, but they do offer the chance to learn skills and other qualifications, helping employees to become more fit for the positions that are in line ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Getting a Sales Operations Job]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280062/Getting-a-Sales-Operations-Job/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you work in sales, it is only a matter of time before you want to move up in your career and begin to work in a managerial position.  Sales operations jobs will fit that desire to move up in the world.  You will have a chance to pass on your skills to the next generation of sales staff and help them to develop into a force to be reckoned with.  It is very...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Retail operations job profile]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280063/Retail-operations-job-profile/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Retail operations jobs encompass all of the support functions needed to execute the strategy of marketing and the company into the sales environment through the sales force and stores.  Retail operations positions include positions in sales reporting, sales planning, sales force communications management, goal setting, sales forecasting, and sales training.  Companies that sell in retail outlets from cellular...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Getting an Airport Operations Job]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280060/Getting-an-Airport-Operations-Job/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There are many great jobs that you can do which will help you have a great career.  Working operations jobs can be just that type of work - operation manager jobs and jobs in operations - like airport operations jobs - are great jobs for you because if you have the right qualifications and skills, you can excel....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ten Top Tips for Getting an Insurance Operations Job]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280061/Ten-Top-Tips-for-Getting-an-Insurance-Operations-Job/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Operation jobs for the insurance sector are well rewarded and demand a range of skills and management experience within insurance operations and across various functional units of typically large and complex insurance organizations....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Top Ten Tips for Getting an Intern Job]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280059/Top-Ten-Tips-for-Getting-an-Intern-Job/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When you are looking for an intern job in operation jobs, chances are that you could use some tips to make sure that you are able to get the job.  Operation manager jobs are often hard to get, and sometimes the best way to get them is to do an intern operation job.  Even if you are looking for director of operation...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Operation Manager Job Profile]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280058/Operation-Manager-Job-Profile/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Operation Managers may be employed in a wide variety of industries, with the exact responsibilities entailed by these jobs in operation depending on the industry or even the specific company where the operation manager is employed.  One common element to all operation manager jobs is that this is generally a relatively senior level position, which involves great responsibility and an ability to see the big picture and handle...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Specialty Operations Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280057/Specialty-Operations-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Operations specialist jobs that are found in the banking industry, such as fund operations jobs or loan operations jobs, require specialized training.   Banking operations jobs, for example, may deal with managing banks. Banks offer and sell different kinds of services, including checking and savings accounts, trust fund services, or loan services....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Jobs in Operations]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280055/Jobs-in-Operations/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Operations jobs come in all forms and levels within an organization.  These positions range from the lowly inventory clerk all the way up to executive level positions as operations managers.  Many people search for operations jobs everyday.  Some do so by reading the help wanted section in the local newspaper.  Others beat the pavement.  However, in todays fast paced world, the savvy job seeker turns to the internet to assist...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Special Operations Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280056/Special-Operations-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The term ''operation jobs'' covers a vast number of positions within most organizations.  Many of these jobs are in the production area.  A large number of jobs in operation fall into a different category.  These are typically high-end jobs in management positions that are well above the operations manager of a single plant or division within a company.  These are]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Getting Good Operation Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280053/Getting-Good-Operation-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Taking a little time before you dive into the job search will pay real dividends down the road whether you are looking for a new challenge or trying to research what you should be earning in your current position when it comes time to negotiating a rise.  Portal web sites are excellent resources to establish what the current job market is offering but beware of the pitfalls and stay focused on what you are using these tools for....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Operation Manager Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280054/Operation-Manager-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There are many different types of jobs out there that might be important to you as time goes on. The focus, for you, should be finding a job that can make you happy. However, you also need to focus on finding a job that can give you the experience that you need to continue to rise through the employment cycle and continue to have a career that is meaningful to you. Therefore, it is important for you to find a job that will continue to make you happy for your entire life....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Apply for Operations Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280052/How-to-Apply-for-Operations-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you are interested in operations jobs, how do you apply for one?  With today's tough economy, it can be more difficult than ever to find the exact position you want.  With a little ingenuity and some hard work, though, you should be able to find and apply for just the right operations jobs....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Applying for Operation Analyst Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280051/Applying-for-Operation-Analyst-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Operation analyst jobs are needed in all sectors of the economy.  It can be tough to find a job today because the economy is having bad times. Because an operation analyst works in many different sectors, there are openings compared to some other types of jobs might.  Peruse the Internet and use recruiting services, among other venues, to find the right operation manager jobs for you....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Finding Federal Operations Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280050/Finding-Federal-Operations-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There are many jobs that you are probably looking into, and it is a good thing to know as much about the jobs as you can before you decide to apply.  Getting the right knowledge will help you make the right choice when it comes to what you want to do for a living, so it is important for you to do as much research into the jobs as you can.  If you are looking for operations jobs, like federal operations jobs, you want to make sur...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Finding Operation Technician Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280049/Finding-Operation-Technician-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you are looking for operation jobs, you want to start looking at what you have to offer and how you can boost your ability to secure one of these desirable operation manager jobs. That means first understanding what is required when you take on one of these jobs and how to find the ones available so you can attempt to secure one for yourself....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Operations Performance Management]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280044/Operations-Performance-Management/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[This article provides a general overview of a career in operations performance management.  It details the primary duties involved in the senior level position, as well as the required background to earn a position in operations performance management.  It also discusses what type of output is dealt with and which skills are necessary in the field....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[OperationsCrossing Membership Provides Free Access to 90 - Plus Niche Job Boards]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280048/OperationsCrossing-Membership-Provides-Free-Access-to-90-Plus-Niche-Job-Boards/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[OperationsCrossing Membership Provides Free Access to 90- Plus Niche Job Boards]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Job Profile: The Operations Research Specialist]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280047/Job-Profile-The-Operations-Research-Specialist/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you are looking for a rewarding career that repeatedly proves to be challenging, a career in operations research may be a good choice.  The operations research field was actually first developed by the military, but operations research is now used in a variety fields beyond the military. As such, while a career in operations research was once based mostly around deploying radar and searching for enemies effectively during war, today this is not necessarily the case....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A Guide to Smooth and Effective Operations]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280046/A-Guide-to-Smooth-and-Effective-Operations/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Handling company operations is not a trivial task; it's a complicated one.  It's not about marketing widgets or increasing sales but selling ideas to your own staff as an operations manager.  Operational tactics should be convincing, to say the least, and fairly practical. Forming theories about what has to be done is always the easier part. Putting theories into practice requires faith in one's plans and exercising authority. This article explores some ideal operational tactics that can ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Call Center Operations:  Challenges and Solutions]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280045/Call-Center-Operations-Challenges-and-Solutions/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A key source of direct customer contact, call centers are increasingly gaining importance in every industry.  A growing number of businesses that run call centers are reaping significant benefits in terms of lower costs, enhanced performance, and increased revenue.  This article lists some of the key challenges of and solutions for call center operations....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Operations Research:  The Art of Optimization]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280043/Operations-Research-The-Art-of-Optimization/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Operations research has gained enormous importance in every industry.  The digital age has brought about a revolution in operations research, where researchers can precisely calculate, analyze, and decide how best to optimize a system.  Read on to find out how operations research came into existence, its definition, and popular operations research techniques....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[People, Not Processes, Are Important in Purchasing Operations]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280042/People-Not-Processes-Are-Important-in-Purchasing-Operations/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Purchasing is the very first step towards operations for a company.  It is the duty of purchasing managers to know exactly what and how much to purchase to maintain the perfect inventory.  This article discusses a survey by McKinsey &amp;amp; Company which proves that purchasers are more important than processes....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Five Ways to Perfect Your Company's Order Picking Operations]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280041/Five-Ways-to-Perfect-Your-Company-s-Order-Picking-Operations/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[To stay competitive in today's marketplace, companies need to continuously improve their warehousing processes, which include order picking operations.  This article provides five suggestions for perfecting your company's order picking operations....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[OperationsCrossing s Affiliate, EmploymentCrossing, Unveils Its Brand New Website Design]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280040/OperationsCrossing s-Affiliate-EmploymentCrossing-Unveils-Its-Brand-New-Website-Design/</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A Penny Pincher's Guide to Buying Software]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280037/A-Penny-Pincher-s-Guide-to-Buying-Software/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[My company resells business software.  So here's a secret that I'd like to share with my fellow penny-pinching business owners:  big software companies really only care about two things &amp;amp;mdash; how many licenses they can sell and how to make sure their customers are roped into annual support agreements.  Do they care about your long-term profitability? Nah. As long as you're paying maintenance, that's all that matters....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[OperationsCrossing Now Offers More Jobs than Ever Before]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280039/OperationsCrossing-Now-Offers-More-Jobs-than-Ever-Before/</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Operational Intelligence Solutions]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280036/Operational-Intelligence-Solutions/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When you hear the term ''operational intelligence,'' the first thing that comes to mind may likely be secret military undertakings.  But you'd be only partially right.  In modern parlance, operational intelligence has much more to do with understanding the ways in which businesses function, grow, and operate within the contemporary technological framework.  Put simply, operational intelligence monitors business processes as they occur within a company's computer systems, dispensing data on ho...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Watch Out For Fake References When Buying Business Software]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280035/Watch-Out-For-Fake-References-When-Buying-Business-Software/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When you're making a large investment in software, you want to be sure that you're buying from a reputable company that will be there to support you long term.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[OperationsCrossing Offers Exclusive Free Seven-Day Trial Subscription]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280038/OperationsCrossing-Offers-Exclusive-Free-Seven-Day-Trial-Subscription/</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[SCADA Testing Steps: Using This Assessment to Protect Your Critical Infrastructure]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280034/SCADA-Testing-Steps-Using-This-Assessment-to-Protect-Your-Critical-Infrastructure/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Recently our network and environmental security assessment work has brought us in front of transportation clients as well as those protecting other critical infrastructures, such as electric and water utilities.  What these both have in common is that their operations have little or no room for downtime during a disaster or an emergency....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Survey: 'White Collar' Workers Play Video Games at Work]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280033/Survey-White-Collar-Workers-Play-Video-Games-at-Work/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[PopCap Games, the leading developer and publisher of casual games, unveiled the results of a survey targeting ''white collar'' workers who play casual video games.  While white collar workers' consumption of casual games at home mirrored the overall casual gamer audience fairly closely, the survey revealed some surprising facts about the playing of casual games in the workplace &amp;amp;mdash; and the motives behind the activity....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Business Travel Made Easy]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280032/Business-Travel-Made-Easy/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Cancelled flights, lost luggage, presentation programs that won't run &amp;amp;mdash; the list of potential business trip challenges is virtually endless.  In fact, when it comes to business travel, it seems that problems and delays are the norm, not the exception.  The key is to be prepared for anything that comes your way.  Only then will arriving at your destination be as simple as your morning drive into the office....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Top Six Workplace Taboos]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280030/The-Top-Six-Workplace-Taboos/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Kissing co-workers, consuming alcoholic beverages, and spreading rumors about colleagues are all considered workplace taboos, according to a new survey.  35% of those workers surveyed admitted to kissing a co-worker on the job, and 31% have consumed alcohol while on the clock.  Spreading rumors seems to be a favorite of 19% of people surveyed....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fast Growth Strategies to Build Your Company]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280031/Fast-Growth-Strategies-to-Build-Your-Company/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Did you know?  Only 3% of all women-owned businesses generate $1 million-plus in annual revenues.  And, these million-plus firms are growing faster than the smaller women-owned firms.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[First Impressions Count! Lasting Impressions Sell! Bet Your Business Card On It]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280029/First-Impressions-Count-Lasting-Impressions-Sell-Bet-Your-Business-Card-On-It/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It's the trade show of the year, and you're poised to meet, greet, and network up a storm because the precise buyers for your product or services are here. Business card? Check. Sales brochures? Check. Product samples, informational literature, or other appropriate peripherals? Check....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Operational Evacuation Plan]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280028/Operational-Evacuation-Plan/</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Recruitment: Number Two Priority]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280027/Recruitment-Number-Two-Priority/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The financial textbooks refer to employees as human capital. The management textbooks label employees human resources. However, the most successful companies treat employees as human beings. When revered and treated with respect, great people will take a company to the highest levels of success....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Keeping Up Is a Fool's Game-Seek Advantage Instead]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280026/Keeping-Up-Is-a-Fool-s-Game-Seek-Advantage-Instead/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Keeping up-with technology, with competitors, with anything in business or life-is a fool's game. Think about itWhen you're keeping up, what's the advantage? In reality, there is no advantage to keeping up, because all you're doing is making yourself just like everyone else. You're finding out who the best is and then you're copying the best. But by the time you get as good as the best, the best has already moved on to something better, and you're still far behind....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Best Success Model for Excellence at Work]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280025/The-Best-Success-Model-for-Excellence-at-Work/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Here's a tried-and-true formula for achieving success. I call it the Best Success Model for obvious reasons.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Five Rules for Every Privately Held Business]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280024/Five-Rules-for-Every-Privately-Held-Business/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As a result of the acknowledgments and awards I have received from the hard work of my employees, I have been asked to speak at colleges and universities here and abroad.  I have been invited to speak at Harvard Business School; the Wharton School; the University of Virginia, Darden School of Business; the University of Michigan Business School; and dozens of others....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Kevin Turner: From Cashier at Wal-Mart to Chief Operating Officer of Microsoft]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280022/Kevin-Turner-From-Cashier-at-Wal-Mart-to-Chief-Operating-Officer-of-Microsoft/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[''Nothing succeeds like success,'' they say.  This maxim applies to Kevin Turner, the chief operating officer of Microsoft.  A decision to make a career change early in his life saved him from stagnation.  Starting his career as a cashier at Wal-Mart, Turner soon shifted gears to gain expertise in IT.  The experience and expertise garnered over the years helped him rise through the ranks and become the executive vice president and chief information officer of Wal-Mart.  With a B.S. in Managem...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Search Marketing for Dummies]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280023/Search-Marketing-for-Dummies/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There are more than 200 million searches per day on the major search engines1, according to comScore, forcing advertisers and small businesses to jump into the paid-search space.  It's simply something that every business should do on some level, given the explosion of the Internet....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Employee Retention:  A Priority for Every Business]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280021/Employee-Retention-A-Priority-for-Every-Business/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Employee retention is one of the most important contributors to the stability and growth of an organization.  The health and success of a business depend on low employee turnover.  Retaining existing employees ensures better sales, greater customer satisfaction, greater coworker satisfaction, and more effective succession planning....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Setting and Reaching Your Goals]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280020/Setting-and-Reaching-Your-Goals/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Many operations professionals set big goals, but keep consistently striving for success. Even the most successful people could use some advice in order to reach their goals. There are five tips that will help. The first one is understanding that you cannot do it on your own. Second, is being able to distinguish between a realistic goal and an unrealistic one. Third, is to write down all of your goals. Fourth, set up a time frame when you believe each goal should be reached. The final one ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Successful Delegation]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280018/Successful-Delegation/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Learning how to delegate is probably the most difficult task we face in leadership. It requires trust and patience. In order to delegate successfully, you must be willing to take a few steps to ensure that the task at hand is done correctly. It's important to choose the right person for the job. Certain people naturally succeed at specific tasks. Also, make sure that the people you select for new tasks are not already overloaded, or everything may suffer. Another important part of delegat...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DHG names corporate director of operations]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280019/DHG-names-corporate-director-of-operations/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[DHG names corporate director of operationsPeabody Energy announces new operations manager for its Rawhide Mine]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Five Destructive Behaviors That Can Ruin Your Business]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280015/The-Five-Destructive-Behaviors-That-Can-Ruin-Your-Business/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[What does it take to be a true leader? In the business environment, so much rests on the ability of a leader to inspire and galvanize a group of employees to complete a task at hand. Many business schools focus on strategy, organization, and other nuts and bolts of leadership, but do not explore the true human components, such as bravery, humility and honor. We can learn a lot of leadership lessons for the Samurai warriors of ancient Japan. They understood that being a true leader meant o...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How Not to Get a Job]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280016/How-Not-to-Get-a-Job/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Do you really want to know why you didn't get that job? Getting the job you want is simple if you avoid common pitfalls. Many times, we make fatal mistakes that hinder us from getting the job that we truly want. For example, it doesn't matter how well educated you are. If you are not able to translate your education into impressing your employer, you won't be hired. Also, always remember that potential employers &amp;amp;mdash; actually anyone for that matter &amp;amp;mdash; create their first impression...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Crdentia Corp. names director of operations for Houston]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280017/Crdentia-Corp-names-director-of-operations-for-Houston/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Crdentia Corp. names director of operations for Houston 	 Peterborough County's emergency medical services appoints operations managerFlorida City Gas names new vice president and general manager...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Call Center Operations and Opportunities: The Changing Times]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280012/Call-Center-Operations-and-Opportunities-The-Changing-Times/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you've ever had a question about your telephone bill, installing software, or making an airline reservation, odds are that you have called a call center. With approximately 70,000 locations, the call center industry is responsible for providing 5% of US jobs, and specializes in many different areas of service. Call centers are most frequently used in a while array of customer service, including support, sales, and collections. Because of globalization, many companies are choosing to ou...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Careers in Sales and Operations Planning]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280013/Careers-in-Sales-and-Operations-Planning/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Sales and operations planning is a powerful, cyclical corporate process that is part of the overall enterprise-resource planning process in a manufacturing organization.  It combines various corporate elements like sales and marketing, operations, product development, and finance to plan and bring operational stability to an entire business....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Regeneron Pharmaceuticals names new GM for manufacturing operations]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280014/Regeneron-Pharmaceuticals-names-new-GM-for-manufacturing-operations/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Regeneron Pharmaceuticals names new GM for manufacturing operationsJohnson &amp;amp; Johnson slashes operations, cuts workforceThe Doe Run Company announces new operations manager]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Operations Management: Lifeline of an Organization]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[The lifeline of any organization resides in its operations management team. The people in operations management are responsible for a wide range of goals, including creating a vision for the company and ensuring its implementation by employees. An operations manager is involved in the day-to-day tasks of maintaining the company. He or she is involved in staffing for ensuring that the proper person is hired and that the staff is well equipped to handle required tasks. The operations manage...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Career Avenues in Service Operations Management]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280010/Career-Avenues-in-Service-Operations-Management/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The 21st century has placed immense importance on the service operations industry. Currently, 80% of North American jobs are in the service sector, and it stands to reason that service operations are a good career path to pursue. Moving away from the manufacturing model, companies now recognize the importance of creating and maintaining a lasting relationship with customers. It's no longer good enough to have a solid product if the consumer is unhappy with the services. A service operatio...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ethanex Energy appoints vice president, operations]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Ethanex Energy appoints vice president, operationsPrecision PCB Products appoints operations managerChesapeake in restructuring mode]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Operational Management: A Wealth of Career Opportunities]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[A career in operations management can be a fast track to becoming CEO of a company. Many people choose to go into this field as it provides job flexibility and a comprehensive overview of a company. Because many companies are consolidating roles in operations management, the perfect candidate will be one who is willing to shoulder a broader role, with more responsibilities. The goal of operations is to manage the daily running and infrastructure maintenance of a company, and managing pers...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Operations Research Analysis: Great Career Prospect]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280007/Operations-Research-Analysis-Great-Career-Prospect/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you enjoy finding solutions to complex problems, a career in operations research analysis may be the right one for you. Operations research analysts are also known as systems analysts, and can be found in all types of industry, including the private sector and military. Analysts often use mathematics or computer programs to find ways to solve a particular deficiency in an organization. The analyst recommends steps of action to rectify a problem. Every company needs research analysts to...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[LWCC announces new claims operations manager]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[LWCC announces new claims operations managerStarbucks Coffee names new COOFTF LLC's new operations to create 60 new jobs in Calumet Township]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Helpdesks &amp;amp;mdash; Supporting Operations in the Service Industry]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280003/Helpdesks-mdash-Supporting-Operations-in-the-Service-Industry/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Helpdesks are necessary for providing adequate internal and/or external customer services. Technology helps us in nearly every business transaction, and when devices breakdown it can really delay productivity. A helpdesk is a mix of people and technology and varies in scope and size from organization to organization. A good helpdesk provides services, solves problems, and keeps operations running smoothly. A poorly managed helpdesk can really impede every operation of a business and affec...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Supply Chain Management: An Innovative Approach]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280004/Supply-Chain-Management-An-Innovative-Approach/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Supply chain is an important aspect of operations management and it varies across companies. Supply chain management (SCM) manages everything from the raw material to finished goods and the balance has to be maintained between the input and output supplies. Smaller firms have two tools, namely materials requirement planning and enterprise resource planning, to manage the supply chain. Larger firms have to streamline operations for success of the supply chain. Timely sequencing and accura...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Aehr Test Systems appoints new VP of Operations]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Aehr Test Systems appoints new VP of OperationsThe Marino Group names Operations ManagerFirst American has new VP, Sacramento escrow operations managerElroy Smith joins Radio One as operations managerHampton Hotels announces new Senior Director...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Keeping It Current]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Writing resumes may seem like a boring and arduous chore, but your career depends on keeping your resume current and updated. We often postpone the task because it takes effort and concentration to condense one's career into a summarized list of accomplishments. However, writing and revising a resume should be a continual process. It's very important to keep your resume updated to reflect who you are at the moment, for career objectives and accomplishments are always changing. Think of th...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Words...Words...Words...]]></title>
			<link>http://www.operationscrossing.com/article/280002/Words-Words-Words-/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Evaluate the words in your resume to convey your qualifications accurately. Choose subject headings carefully and focus on a background to emphasize. A resume should have professional headings, avoiding words that could confuse the reader. Euphemisms may also make job titles sound more prestigious, while maintaining complete honesty. The most important section is in the job descriptions under &amp;quot;Employment.&amp;quot; Use verbs that are active, specific, and yet striking. You must also decide which v...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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