Posts Tagged ‘Supplychain Recruit’
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 MoreFinding the Underperformers in the Job Interview – How Can You Do It to Save Thousands in Future Hiring?
As a hiring professional, you will likely have to look at many types of candidates, some of which will be low-performing individuals. Most underperformers will be filtered out before they get to the interview process. However, that does not mean you will not have these individuals on the short list of potential hires. This can…
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 Other bits of advice are outdated, and following them can actually hurt your chances of getting a job.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 MoreImprove the Onboarding Process When Hiring Outside the Supply Chain Industry
Most companies like to hire candidates from inside their industry, often from a competitor or adjacent organization. This rather conservative hiring tendency results in a limited pool of candidates to select from. Supply chain departments and companies can and should hire from outside the industry. However, if someone from outside the industry is hired, it’s…
Read MoreYour 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…
Read MoreAn Effective Guide to Getting a Raise
We would like to think our employers can spot good work and don’t have to be hassled to pay more for it. After years of getting grades in school based on aptitude, it can be jarring to realize that the workplace doesn’t also operate this way. Fortunately, many people get a raise each year, just…
Read MoreThe Correct Way to Handle a Social Media Controversy with Your Employees
While American political and social debates have always been contentious, social media appears to have turned up the heat on issues that used to be talked about mostly around the kitchen table. A side effect of online debates has been the “outing” of various employees as political activists. For instance, images of many Charlottesville protestors…
Read MoreWhich Trends Are Hot in Manufacturing Right Now?
While automation and connectivity are the bright, shiny objects being talked about all over the manufacturing world, there are big demographic trends emerging that could have much larger impacts than the latest bit of equipment to come down the pike. Here is a look at a few trends that should affect manufacturers in the coming…
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