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Gratitude Journal

  April 12, 2022    Tom Pauls    Job Search Strategies, Resources for Jobseekers

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

Why Do Candidates No-Show?

  February 15, 2022    Tom Pauls    Resources for Jobseekers

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?

  October 21, 2021    Tom Pauls    Job Search Strategies, Resources for Jobseekers

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

  October 4, 2021    Tom Pauls    Resources for Jobseekers, Resume Tips

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 … ?

  March 29, 2021    Tom Pauls    Interview Advice, Job Search Strategies, Resources for Jobseekers

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

  November 24, 2020    Tom Pauls    Interview Advice, Resources for Jobseekers

“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

money question

The Money Question

  November 11, 2020    Tom Pauls    Interview Advice, Resources for Jobseekers

“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

  October 2, 2020    Tom Pauls    Resources for Jobseekers, Resume Tips

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!

  September 29, 2020    Tom Pauls    Job Search Strategies, Resources for Jobseekers

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?

  September 20, 2020    Tom Pauls    Interview Advice, Resources for Jobseekers

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

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