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Logistics is all about delivering the goods to a customer in a timely and cost-efficient way

Requirements: To work in logistics, you need a cheerful, outgoing personality. You should also have good communication skills. There are always new things to learn in logistics, so be ready to expand your horizons.

Qualifications: It's definitely an advantage to have a degree in logistics. It will be easier for people with such a background to understand the concepts of the industry.

Academic qualifications are important, but experience counts, too.

Average salary: Trainees usually make about HK$10,000 to HK$12,000 a month. After a year, they might get a monthly salary of up to HK$15,000. Logistics workers can earn more because there are plenty of opportunities for overtime.

Work prospects: There are four main departments in logistics - customer services, inventory control, operations and sales. Trainees are usually assigned to all the departments so they can gain a broader knowledge of the industry. After a year, they will be assigned to one department.

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