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Resume Tips

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

Quantify Your Accomplishments

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

Over 80% of the resumes I receive only list duties and responsibilities instead of displaying accomplishments and achievements. This is a big mistake, particularly in the data-driven world of supply chain! How to Display Accomplishments … Continued

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Optimizing your resume for ATS

  May 14, 2020    Tom Pauls    Resources for Jobseekers, Resume Tips

The vast majority of headhunters and corporate recruiters use an Applicant Tracking System, ATS for short.   The ATS is a database that stores information on candidates and helps recruiters quickly match a candidate’s background to … Continued

Resume Don’ts

  May 11, 2020    Tom Pauls    Resources for Jobseekers, Resume Tips

As a recruiter specializing in logistics recruitment, a lot of resumes come across my desk.  Unfortunately, the majority of those resumes go into the recycling bin.  Why?  There are two main reasons we reject resumes … Continued

Multiple Roles at One Company?

  May 6, 2020    Tom Pauls    Resources for Jobseekers, Resume Tips

Resume Tip – Show Career Progression “Tom, I had two related but distinct roles at one company over 6 years. How do I show 6 years of tenure at one company while representing two jobs … Continued

Resume Format

  April 21, 2020    Tom Pauls    Resources for Jobseekers, Resume Tips

What resume format do supply chain recruiters want?  I’ve seen some pretty amazing resumes that stand out with fancy fonts, charts and text boxes. But is a creative resume format a good thing?  Is there … Continued

Resume Writing: Chronological or Functional?

  April 16, 2020    Tom Pauls    Resources for Jobseekers, Resume Tips

Let’s face it – there’s a lot of advice online about resume writing, and it’s not all good! One tip I would like to share is to ALWAYS use a chronological format when prepping a … Continued

Why a Resume is Important

  June 24, 2019    Tom Pauls    Job Search Strategies, Resources for Jobseekers, Resume Tips

“Recruiters need to look beyond a resume!” I sometimes hear, or rather read this comment from applicants whose experience does not appear to match the requirements of a job posting. Your resume must demonstrate that … Continued

Resume Tip – Give Some Perspective!

  January 10, 2019    Tom Pauls    Resources for Jobseekers, Resume Tips

The companies where you’ve worked shape the experience you’ve gained. As a logistics recruiting firm, we look for candidates that match our clients’ requirements as closely as possible, and their work environment is a key … Continued

Resume Tip: Show Career Progression

  December 23, 2018    Tom Pauls    Resources for Jobseekers, Resume Tips

Have you held more than one job at your company?  Is that career progression shown on your resume?  What about your LinkedIn profile? Typical Profile What we typically see in a LinkedIn profile or on … Continued

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