Finding a New Job
Maneuvering Your Job Search Through COVID-19
Right now times are very uncertain, very stressful and even a bit frightening. The COVID-19 outbreak has not only caused a health crisis but an economic crisis, as well. In a matter of days, millions of people found themselves suddenly out of work. Millions more are weeks or even days away from losing their jobs,…
Read More3 Ways to Differentiate Yourself from Other Supply Chain Candidates
Currently, the job market heavily favors you, the job seeker. However, there’s no guarantee that will continue moving forward, and taking a relaxed attitude toward the application process is probably a bad habit to get into anyway. Also, employers are still seeing multiple applicants for their open positions. Jobs aren’t just being handed out first-come,…
Read More5 Reasons You Should Always Answer a Recruiter’s LinkedIn Message
Getting a random LinkedIn message from a recruiter can trigger all kinds of feelings. At first, you’ll probably feel flattered that someone thinks you’re well-qualified for a position they’re trying to fill. You might also feel nervous about responding, annoyed because you have a great job you don’t want to leave or conflicted about whether…
Read MoreIs it OK to Text Employers During the Hiring Process?
We typically think of texting as a pretty informal way of communicating, and maybe not appropriate for professional interactions, but a recent Jobvite survey revealed 43 percent of hiring managers actually do reach out to candidates via text message. In addition to communicating key details with hiring personnel, text message is becoming an increasingly popular…
Read MoreWhen Is It OK to Bring Up a Flexible Work Schedule During the Hiring Process?
Flexible work arrangements are increasingly typical as technology facilitates things like remote and working flexible hours. However, that doesn’t mean it’s a guarantee that you’ll have a flexible work arrangement when you start a new job. In fact, it is a bit difficult and even risky to ask for a flexible work schedule during the…
Read MoreShould You Ask for Feedback After Being Rejected from a Job?
Any kind of rejection isn’t fun, but when your job application gets rejected, it means a lot of hard work just didn’t pay off. The thing is – it doesn’t have to be a complete loss. Asking for feedback after you’ve been turned down for a position can feel awkward, but it could also lead…
Read MoreHow to Gracefully Turn Down a Job Without Burning Any Bridges
Receiving a job offer can be a flattering experience; however, there are occasions when the offer isn’t one you want to accept. Whatever the reason(s), if you choose to turn down an offer, then you ought to do so politely and provide an explanation. Any decent company should be concerned about a rejected job offer…
Read MoreImportant LinkedIn Upgrades to Land Your Next Supply Chain Job
LinkedIn is a great career tool, but to get the most out of the social network, you must do more than just post a resume and a profile picture. You should be regularly posting content, joining groups, following good people and regularly be making new connections. Consider the following ways to upgrade your LinkedIn profile.…
Read MoreAm I An Active or Passive Job Seeker?
If you are looking at job boards and job ads in the local newspaper every day, you might think of yourself as an active job seeker; however, a truly active job seeker does much, much more to land the job they are seeking. A truly active job seeker searches for job opportunities by going to…
Read More3 Reasons Summer Is the Best Time for a New Job
Summertime, and the livin’ is easy, but if you’re in need of a new job, “easy” might be the last word that comes to mind. However, there are many good reasons why you should be looking for a new job in summer. Although there are a handful of jobs and industries with a hiring cycle…
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