Finding a New Job
You’re Asked How You Would Improve a Company’s Supply Chain – What Do You Say?
Interviewers are increasingly asking job seekers how they might improve company operations if hired or what they could do to add value. Because they can be seen as an invitation to criticize the company, these questions are tricky to answer. The best approach to handling these questions is to avoid criticism and bring up some…
Read MoreSpot Terrible Employers With These 4 Signs Before Taking the Job
Sometimes, you can’t spot a bad employment situation until it’s too late. Other times, the signs were there all along – you just didn’t see them. Because you are going to spend around 40 hours per week at your job, it’s important for your career and your sanity to avoid terrible employers. Here are a…
Read MoreHow Does Trust Play Into a Recruiter Asking Your Salary?
Experts typically recommend that job seekers do not disclose their current or past pay rates to potential employers. This is because an employer does not want to overpay for labor and will use your salary information to offer you the lowest salary or pay rate you are willing to accept. However, when working with a…
Read MoreHot Job: Inside Sales Manager for LTL Transportation Company in Chicago!
Looking for an exciting supply chain opportunity that is newly created and gives you the chance to make your own mark? The Inside Sales Manager for an LTL Transportation Company in Chicago offers that exact prospect! Inside Sales Manager Position A growing Less than Truckload (LTL) division of a large company is seeking a talented…
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Your LinkedIn Profile Reveals What You Think Is Important With Your Job
Your LinkedIn profile is available for any potential employer to see, 24/7/365, and therefore, it’s important for your profile to represent you properly. You may not realize it, but your profile can indicate a lot about you as a professional. If your profile is a bare-bones, facts-only affair, hiring managers won’t see you as someone…
Read MoreYou vs. the Competition – How Do You Win That Battle and Land the Job Offer?
When applying for a job, you might have sent in a sterling cover letter and resume with strong credentials. However, there will likely be other applicants with very similar documents. Therefore, if you really want the job and think there will be heavy competition, you must be bold and make your value apparent, without being…
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A Sure-Fire Job Offer Turns into Bad News – What Do You Do Now?
You had a great interview process and thought you were going to get a job offer. Maybe the company even said you were the front runner for the job. But something changed, and you never got that call telling you the job is yours. Did they already have someone in mind? Was there a budget…
Read MoreThe Difference Between a Promise and Reality in a Job Search
As a job seeker, you may occasionally be tempted to dress up your experience or slightly overstate your ability in a certain area, both of which you shouldn’t do. That being said, has it ever occurred to you your interviewers may be stretching the truth as well? Interviewers regularly make promises to job applicants that…
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