Finding a New Job
Don’t Like Your Job? Why Keeping That Job Is the Best Move for Your Career
There are numerous legitimate reasons to quit your job. There are also occasions when it makes sense to keep it, even when it’s not long term. When you can leave a job in the right conditions, the transition to new employment will be much smoother. Waiting also gives you the chance to think it through,…
Read MoreWhich Tried-and-True Job Search Strategies Still Work? Which Ones Need to Adjust
When you’re looking for work, advice on job seeking seems to be everywhere. Some advice is tried-and-true; it’s as useful today as it was 20 years ago. Other bits of advice are outdated, and following them can actually hurt your chances of getting a job. Consider the following examples of both types of advice. Adjust…
Read MoreGlassdoor’s Top Jobs in 2018 Feature Numerous Supply Chain Opportunities
The number of supply chain job opportunities has exploded in recent years, and that fact was recently reflected in Glassdoor’s 50 Best Jobs in America list. The list included many jobs found directly in the supply chain and a few that are supply chain-adjacent. Check out a few highlights from the list below. Product Manager…
Read MoreEffective Tips That Lead to a Successful Job Search on a Mobile Device
When you imagine your father or mother looking for a new job back in the day, you might picture them hunched over classified ads spread all over the kitchen table. These days, they’re more likely going to be hunched over their cell phone, swiping through job postings on Monster and Indeed. Job seeking has gone…
Read MoreHot Job: Strategic Sourcing Manager (Electrical/Electronics)
A strong, growing and profitable Fortune 500 company is looking for an experienced and talented strategic sourcing commodity manager to run a $125 million spend in a $2 billion division that is part of a $15 billion company. Does that sound like the perfect opportunity for your supply chain career? ZDA has this awesome opportunity…
Read MoreHere Are the Effective Tactics to Find Jobs That Aren’t Advertised
Not every job opening is posted to the internet or printed in the local newspaper. Many good job openings aren’t ever revealed to the general public, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get into this hidden market. Accessing unlisted jobs simply requires creativity, determination and a healthy dose of networking. There are a handful of…
Read More4 Characteristics That Will Make You the Perfect Remote Employee
Many working professionals struggle to maintain a healthy balance between work and personal responsibilities. Meanwhile, many companies are struggling with space and resource limitations. Remote working (also known as telecommuting) is a solution that addresses both of these issues: Remote employees can pick up their kids from daycare or schedule daytime doctor’s appointments, while businesses…
Read MoreOur Top Job Search Tips from 2017
Congratulations, you’ve made it through another year and, hopefully, you achieved some career goals along the way! A lot of organizations do a “Best of” at the end of the year, and we’d like to get in on the act. So without further ado, here are our top job-search tips from the past year. What…
Read MoreHow Can You Show in an Interview You Understand the Customer Experience and Not Just the Product?
When supply chain leaders talk about innovations, it’s not necessarily talk about self-driving trucks or automated warehouses. It’s often more about how they view innovation with respect to working effectively with stakeholders and delivering the best possible customer experience. For job seekers, understanding the connection between innovation and customer satisfaction can mean the difference between…
Read MoreFor Job Search Success, You Need to Be Proactive – 5 Tips to Help
It’s easy to feel powerless throughout a job hunt. From not getting a response to your resume and cover letter to getting a rejection email after the in-person interview, the entire ordeal can be an ego-bruising endeavor. However, you aren’t powerless. There are several things you can do to stand out from the crowd and…
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