
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
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
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
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