Archive for February 2019
The Best Time of the Day to Apply for Jobs
The typical job seeker applies to job opportunities when it’s most convenient. If they’re employed, job seekers generally apply to new jobs in the evenings and weekends; while unemployed job seekers likely apply first thing in the morning. Although these times may be convenient, research has shown they don’t have the best odds for getting…
Read MoreDo You Know the True Cost of a Bad Hire?
Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh once said that bad hires cost his company more than $100 million. While your company may not be racking up a similar number, it’s hard to argue that bad hires are an unnecessary cost that companies should be doing everything they can to eliminate. More than just dollars and cents The…
Read More5 Ways to Fall Back in Love with Your Supply Chain Job
Loving your job doesn’t mean you jump out of bed in the morning and race to your workplace just to bask in the glow of your responsibilities. Loving your job means you are content, willing to overlook its minor imperfections, and willing to work hard to make that love continue. If you’ve lost that lovin’…
Read MoreShould I Get My MBA in Operations and Supply Chain Management?
Supply chain management is all about the big picture: Supply chain employees focus on specific responsibilities, while those in management put everything together to make it all function smoothly. Those looking to take in ‘big picture’ responsibilities in the supply chain industry should consider earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Operations and…
Read More