Archive for November 2014
Who and How To Ask For References In Supply Chain Management
Yes, references still matter! In fact, hiring managers are being even more diligent these days about checking references. Why? Because candidates can say anything online. They can pretend to have experience, training and even degrees that they don’t possess. Hiring managers want to validate what they’ve seen and make sure your real-life potential matches what…
Read MoreHow To Make Your Resume Stand Out In The Supply Chain Candidate Pool
In supply chain, which is becoming the hot new industry, the job market is highly competitive. And when there are more candidates than openings, it’s important to make yourself stand out when applying for a job. Here’s how to write a resume that will impress hiring managers and set you apart. First, your resume needs…
Read MoreHow To Improve Retention By Improving Management
It’s a popular saying, but it’s actually been proven by research: employees leave managers, not companies. When your supply chain employees quit, do you automatically assume they’re making a mistake? Or that they’re only out for more money? It may be time to look at your management. Because if you take the time to find…
Read More5 Tactics For Successfully Negotiating in Procurement
With the increasingly global nature of the supply chain in today’s business marketplace, and the accompanying skills that modern Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officers need to learn, it’s easy to forget the importance of one of the most basic‑but vital—skills out there: effective negotiation. Learning to negotiate well takes time and practice, but here…
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