Archive for June 2017
Ask These Questions to Determine If You’re the Ideal Job Candidate
Near the end of most job interviews, a hiring manager will ask if you have any questions for them. Rather than ask about benefits or opportunities for advancement, use this opportunity to figure out how you are doing so far and address any issues that might be holding you back. The following are examples of…
Read MoreHow Does Your Supply Chain Implement a Platform Life Cycle Management Culture?
Focused on reducing complexity with the intentions of better cost and asset investment management, Platform Life Cycle Management (PLCM) is a management concept that emerged a hundred years ago, but is becoming increasingly applied to supply chains today. Essentially, PLCM involves platform simplification and the standardization of the resulting simplified platform. Standardization cuts down on…
Read MoreForget About Job Security – Focus on Becoming Indispensable
Feeling indispensable in your job is a nice blend of excitement and security. But in today’s workplace, where many people feel disposable, how do you reach that indispensable status? It all begins with building a great reputation, showing those around you that you have the qualities of a successful person. However, you should be doing…
Read MoreLinkedIn Open Candidate Helps You Find Your Next Supply Chain Job
LinkedIn recently rolled out a new feature that allows employed professionals to anonymously signal companies they are interested in moving to a new job. The social network said it will keep a user’s Open Candidate posting hidden from their current employer, allowing professionals to signal their availability without risking their current job situation. While the…
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