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10 Do’s and Don’ts on How to Quit Your Job

It's very important to know how to quit your job. As 2022 gets into high gear the and supply chain discipline continues to be a candidate-driven market.  According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, supply chain logistics jobs are expected to increase by 30% in the next 8 years! There's a shortage of supply chain talent and stiff competition for the available talent for all the job openings. Short answer: you can make good money in supply chain with a lot of choices at your disposal if you choose to quit your job. Therefore, now is one of [...]

By |April 11, 2022|

Digital Networking Tactics For When You Can’t Network in Person

Throughout the pandemic crisis, the traditional methods for making new connections with other professionals, such as lunch meetings or attending supply chain events, went out the door. This in turn has made digital networking the new normal, and paramount for success as it relates to making new business connections or finding a new job. The good news is that with more people working home than ever before, your odds of getting through to those you’re reaching out to greatly improves, as people tend to be more accessible working from home as opposed to working in distracting office environments. Here [...]

By |October 26, 2020|

Video Interview Practice and Tips – Keys to a Successful Video Interview

You may have ended up here reading this because you’re thinking it’s time to improve your video interviewing skills and need some video interview practice. Having a successful video interview seems pretty easy though, right? Well, not really… A lot more can go south in a video interview than an in-person interview simply because there are more technical factors that contribute to everything running smoothly. We have created a list of tips to help ensure these technical factors are planned for accordingly so all you have to worry about is being yourself and ‘wowing’ the hiring manager! Check Your [...]

By |July 7, 2020|

3 Part Webinar Series – Obtain the Supply Chain Job You Deserve: Pandemic-era Job Search Strategies

PART 3: Interview and Offer Negotiation Webinar! Presented by ASCM Career Coach and SCM Talent Group President Rodney Apple WATCH RECAP HERE     PART 2: Job Search & Networking Strategies Webinar!  Presented by ASCM Career Coach and SCM Talent Group President Rodney Apple WATCH RECAP HERE   PART 1: Resume and Linkedin Optimization Webinar!  Presented by ASCM Career Coach and SCM Talent Group President Rodney Apple WATCH RECAP HERE Meet Rodney Apple: Rodney Apple is the founder and president of SCM Talent Group, a national supply chain recruiting and [...]

By |May 21, 2020|

Toolkit for Supply Chain Disruptions

Jobless claims have reached a record high, and millions will be focused on seeking new employment within an economy that has been shocked to its core by the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. In the spirit of helping professionals that have been laid off or furloughed, SCM Talent Group has just completed a compilation of our top job search and professional development resources. We sincerely hope that this content and advice can aid job seekers with returning to the workforce as quickly as possible. Please know that our team is ready and able to provide support to those in need, so [...]

By |April 1, 2020|

Top Tips for Executing an Executive Supply Chain Job Search

As we move further into this new decade, have you found yourself wondering if it’s time to explore other career opportunities?  While there are fewer job opportunities at the top of the pyramid, along with immense competition, there are still various tactics one can apply to their executive supply chain job search in order to be noticed by the right decision-makers at the right time.  We’re going to break down what to do to prepare for an executive job search, how to best execute, and other tactics to attract top supply chain recruiters and hiring executives to your profile.  [...]

By |January 24, 2020|

Getting Started: Common Supply Chain Job Search Myths

Ready to start looking for a new job? Maybe you have just entered the supply chain workforce?  Before kicking off a supply chain job search, there are a few myths we want to dive into that can hold supply chain professionals back from landing the job of their desires. While we covered top myths for older supply chain workers, there are also some general job search myths that are important to not fall prey to on your next search:  If I’m qualified, I’ll make it through the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).  When you apply for a job, you’re typically [...]

By |January 14, 2020|

Debunking 5 Common Job Search Myths for Older Supply Chain Workers

While there are associations and organizations dedicated to supporting older supply chain workers, ageism is unfortunately still a reality in the workforce.  The Equal Opportunity Employment Commission’s (EEOC) 2018 report “The State of Age Discrimination and Older Workers in the U.S.” stated that despite record low unemployment, older workers still have difficulty finding a new job compared to younger workers.  According to the report “...age discrimination persists based on outdated and unfounded assumptions about older workers, aging, and discrimination.”  As an older supply chain worker, what can you do to debunk these myths and overcome the stereotypes that many [...]

By |December 3, 2019|

4 Ways to Enhance Your Procurement Resume

Having specialized in procurement and supply chain recruitment for about 2 decades, I’d like to fill you in on a few must-have elements that you’ll want to incorporate into your procurement resume in efforts to optimize its effectiveness. My hopes are that some of these tips will help improve your job application to interview ratio and ultimately lead to the job of your dreams.   1. Showcase Accomplishments within Procurement and Quantify Results One of the most common resume mistakes that you can make is to only state your roles and responsibilities. You must also list out your accomplishments [...]

By |August 16, 2019|
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