Posts Tagged ‘Supply Chain Recruiters Chicago’
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 More4 Skills Every Logistics Dispatcher Needs
In the supply chain industry, a dispatcher is responsible for organizing drivers for pick up and delivery appointments with customers and vendors. More specifically, dispatchers are accountable for maintaining records, reviewing driver logs for problems and tracking drivers’ hours and staying on top of equipment availability. Dispatchers also track weather patterns for their drivers to…
Read MoreHow to Reschedule a Supply Chain Job Interview You Genuinely Can’t Make
A job interview is something you must make time for, but sometimes life doesn’t cooperate; children can get sick and transportation can fall through. If you truly want the job but can’t make a scheduled interview, you need to reschedule in a way that doesn’t hurt your chances of landing an offer. You must let…
Read MoreHaven’t Job Searched Since You Got Fired? Follow These 3 Tips.
Preferably, a job search is something you begin on your own terms. However, you won’t always start searching for a new job because you’re unhappy with your current one. Layoffs and terminations can occur unexpectedly. When these events occur, you’ll likely want to run out and find a new job the next day, if only…
Read MoreIs a Supply Chain Cover Letter THAT Important?
Unless you’re applying to a job through an online portal that doesn’t allow for one, a cover letter is an essential part of any application. That being said, many hiring managers do admit to not reading cover letters they receive. A recent survey by Jobvite found that just 26 percent of hiring personal say they…
Read MoreHiring Reminders That Will Save You a Lot of Time and Money in 2019!
When the calendar flips to 2019, company managers typically return from their holiday break and are available to participate in hiring decisions. It can be helpful to remind yourself of best practices as hiring processes start firing up after the holidays. In particular, it’s important to make sure your interview process is finely tuned. One…
Read MoreThe Best Apps to Prepare You for Performance Review Season
Company leaders should look forward to giving performance reviews. They’re a chance to recognize good performance and improve employee efficiency through constructive feedback. However, there are often issues with a conventional performance review system. Reviews are infrequently held, but employees increasingly say they want more regular reviews. Furthermore, traditional reviews are often short on specific…
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