The latest news from SCL, including company announcements, blog articles, and useful resources from around the web.
Don’t hijack the job interview! Many job-seekers seem to think they need to give long, detailed answers for every interview question, and that’s simply not true. A skilled interviewer may start with simple questions that … Continued
I met with a client yesterday who was considering replacing an under-performer on his team, and he asked me how we are able to find candidates when we’re working on a confidential search. Here’s a … Continued
The hot job market in supply chain has created a new set of challenges for employers. One trend we’re seeing is that many companies are caught in a cycle of hiring and training new employees, … Continued
Jobseekers are often surprised to learn that I don’t read cover letters. Many recruiters don’t. Recruiters are inundated with applications and don’t have the time to read cover letters. We typically just rely on resumes … Continued
December is a great time to look for work in supply chain! We have several clients looking to fill positions before the end of the year in order to hit their hiring goals and prepare … Continued
I was chatting with a candidate yesterday who had fantastic experience, but his resume didn’t really do him justice. I gave him a few of my standard suggestions, but there was one thing that was … Continued
Have you ever drawn a blank in a job interview? Behavioural interview questions are tough. Trying to come up with specific examples of things you’ve achieved in a stressful situation like a job interview can … Continued
Couple things I’m looking forward to today: I’m presenting to a supply chain class at Conestoga College about careers in supply chain and job search strategies. AND there’s a CITT Toronto Area Council Holiday dinner … Continued
Sometimes job titles can be misleading. I met several international students last week when I did presentations for supply chain classes at local colleges, and a few of them told me the jobs they held … Continued
Just wanted to say a big THANK YOU to the Supply Chain Management class at triOS Mississauga Campus, in partnership with Mohawk College, for allowing me to share some thoughts around job search strategies. It … Continued
