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
Resources for Jobseekers
Why Do Candidates No-Show?
Today we had a candidate pull a no-show on an interview. Not with my recruiter – with the hiring manager! Needless to say, it was pretty embarrassing for me and my firm when the hiring … 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
Resume Templates in MS Word
Have you ever looked at the resume templates in MS Word? I hadn’t looked at the templates in years. But I review hundreds of resumes every week, and it shocks me how many poorly written … 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
Let the Interviewer Lead
“How did my candidate do in the interview?” I asked. “I think his experience may be good,” replied the hiring manager. “But I couldn’t tell if he’s really what we need in this role. He … Continued
The Money Question
“Hey, you’re a recruiter, right?” “Yes,” I said, wondering what was coming next. “I have an interview tomorrow,” said my friend. “How do I answer the money question?” “Try this,” I told her: “I’m currently … Continued
Show the Scope and Scale
It’s a competitive job market, particularly post-COVID, so many recruiters spend only seconds screening a resume. If we don’t see a match quickly, we must move on to the next application. If you want your … 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
What’s Your Five Year Goal?
This common interview question proves difficult for many job seekers. It can be particularly difficult for those who are still trying to figure out what they want in a career. The Wrong Answers There may … Continued