cover letters
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
Job Search Strategies
Hiring in December
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
Who can I use as a reference?
I was at a CITT Toronto Area Council networking event a few weeks ago, and met a couple of young professionals who had less than 2 years of experience each. They asked me a question … Continued
Gratitude Journal
I picked up a journaling habit recently that I thought was worth sharing. I’ve been journaling for a little over a year, but typically I just write about whatever is on my mind without much … Continued
Presentation for George Brown College
Just putting the finishing touches on tomorrow’s presentation. I’ll be sharing job search strategies with students at George Brown College. I’ll be sharing some thoughts on a range of topics, but here are some of … Continued
Which Supply Chain Designation Should I Pursue?
I posted a blog about supply chain designations a little over a year ago, but someone asked me to post an update, as there have been some recent changes in the industry. If you have … Continued
Thank You Centennial College!
Thanks Steve Bishop for asking me to speak to the Transportation Economics class last week. My search firm rarely has opportunities that are suitable for new graduates, but I hope some of the information shared … Continued
MATCHMAKER, MATCHMAKER …
Posted in InsideLogistics Magazine, April 2021 https://www.insidelogistics.ca/opinions/matchmaker-matchmaker/ The supply chain job market in Canada is hot. Supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have brought a new awareness of supply chain, causing many companies … Continued
Building Trust … ?
Posted on LinkedIn: March 29, 2021 My client was all set to meet my candidate. Both on paper and in previous interviews, we seemed to have a great match. But something felt wrong. In previous … Continued
Stop spamming your resume!
Resume spamming means submitting resumes to job postings before reading the job description, location, hours of work, or required qualifications. Job boards make it easy to click the “apply” button, and it feels productive. You … Continued