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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
Monster.ca is one of Canada’s biggest job boards, but they also have some fantastic resources for job seekers on resume writing and effective cover letters.
