United States
Sector
Keyword
Crier, Auction
Announcer, Auction
Minimum LLB
Minimum 10 years of experience required
The tasks a Crier, Auction is expected to perform include:
Stimulating competitive bidding at an auction sale by inviting bids from buyers
Closing the sale to the highest bidder at instances of Auctioneer
Standing on a raised platform or sitting on a high chair with a wooden mallet in hand
Describing briefly the article to be auctioned and inviting bids from the buyers assembled
Extolling articles on sale and calling loudly bids offered to stimulate competitive bidding
Repeating the highest and final bid three times and closing the sale to the highest bidder
Writing the name of the highest bidder and the price offered, against each item auctioned
Withdrawing items of property from sale if the reserved-price is not forthcoming, under direction of the Auctioneer
Assisting the Auctioneer in the discharge of his duties when called upon to do so
Knowledge of the articles to be auctioned
Knowledge of basic hand signals used in the auctioning process
Skilled in making important announcements during the bidding
Skilled in opening and closing a bid
Knowledge of the base price of the item/property
Not applicable
Hardworking
Observant
Honest
Prompt
Persuasive
Attention to detail
Focused
It is not a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs is not available
Work from home option is not available
Working hours
Courts usually work for 5/6 days a week and 7/8 hours everyday. This may vary from court to court
Shift system is not available
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
This job is suitable for candidates with One Arm(OA), One Leg(OL), One Arm and One Leg Handicapped(OAL) and Both Legs (BL)
This job is not considered hazardous or dangerous
One may develop occupational hazards like stiff back, joint pain and irritation in the eyes, if not taken care of
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The Legal and Business Service Industry in India
India's legal services industry is growing at a rate of about 40% per annum. India?s legal profession is the world?s second largest, with more than 600,000 lawyers in more than 500 legal practices nationwide. In 2010, the total value of the Indian legal market was estimated to be approximately US$ 1.25 billion. Indian law firms are looking beyond national borders, taking part in major international deals and working out arrangements for sustained work through referral and best-friend arrangements with international law firms.
Services in India is emerging as a prominent sector in terms of contribution to national and state incomes, trade flows, foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows and employment. Strong and consistent emphasis on self-reliance in its economic development programmes over the years by the Government of India has also enabled India to build up a big and versatile cadre of professionals. They now have expertise and skills across a vast and wide-ranging spectrum of disciplines, such as health care, tourism, education, engineering, communications, transportation, information technology, banking, and finance, management, among others. The growth performance of this sector is expected to grow further and employment opportunities for Crier, Auction are expected to rise.
State government
Cities and towns across India
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Various private and government institutes across India
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