Supply Chain & Logistics Job Search Strategies, Resume Writing and Successful Interviews. Tom Pauls, CCLP

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1 Supply Chain & Logistics Job Search Strategies, Resume Writing and Successful Interviews Tom Pauls, CCLP Managing Director, SCL Search Consultants Ltd. September 24, 2015

2 My Background 13 years of recruitment and 15+ industry experience CITT Certified Logistics Professional, Chair of Toronto Area Council for CITT, Chair of CITT National Steering Committee, Board of Directors for CITT In excess of 5,000 interviews conducted

3 Agenda Career Opportunities in SCL Sector Resume Writing Job Search Strategies Interview Tips CITT, CITT TAC

4 Supply Chain and Logistics Overview Estimated 820,364 workers in 2014 * Sector added 13,681 new jobs per year from * Over 27,000 supply chain positions in Canada are CURRENTLY unfilled ** Another 66,000 openings are anticipated each year for the next five years ** * **

5 Career Opportunities Exciting, fast-paced, ever-changing Necessary part of the economy Opportunities in both public and private sectors Open door to a variety of jobs and industries Skills are highly transferrable Shortage of skilled people

6 Career Paths Distribution Warehouse Management, Industrial Engineering, Inventory Management Transportation Transportation Planning, Fleet Management, Maintenance, Network Optimization Supply Chain Inventory Planning, Demand Planning, Production Scheduling Purchasing / Procurement Buyer, Replenishment, Procurement Specialist, Manager / Director Purchasing, Manager / Director Procurement

7 Key Requirements for Success Communication Skills Ability to Analyze Data Excel, Access Relationship Management Detail Oriented Negotiation Skills Professional Designation

8 Resume Writing Objective of the Resume Get the Interview Guide the Interviewer Resume Structure Name, Address, etc. Summary Work Experience Education

9 Resume Structure Sample Resume

10 Resume Structure WORK EXPERIENCE GUIDE the Interviewer HOW DID YOU Numbers & Important Details Quantify Your Accomplishments

11 Job Search Strategies Networking: 48% Facebook LinkedIn CITT Other Logistics Associations Direct Contact: 24% Targeted list of employers Recruiters: 23% We find people for jobs vs. jobs for people Job Ads: 5%

12 Job Search Strategies Track your applications Don t apply to the same job more than once! Follow up Quick phone call

13 Interview Tips Why do we NOT get a job offer? 1. Not the right fit skills and/or personality 2. Qualified, but does not inspire confidence 3. Does not appear to be interested

14 Interview Tips 1. Be yourself don t worry about fit 2. Instill confidence in your capabilities 3. Establish enthusiasm for the job

15 INSPIRING CONFIDENCE

16 INSPIRING CONFIDENCE Types of questions to expect Behavioural Interview questions Tell me about yourself Strengths / Weaknesses Other Key: LISTEN!

17 INSPIRING CONFIDENCE Behavioural Interview Questions Asking for an EXAMPLE of how you have handled a certain situation in the past Listen to the question, answer directly, don t go off on a tangent or get caught up in details Keep your answers structured and concise

18 INSPIRING CONFIDENCE Tell me about yourself Take me through your work history Strengths & Weaknesses Weakness = area for improvement Technical, Experience or Knowledge-Based

19 INTEREST & ENTHUSIASM FIRST IMPRESSIONS Arrive Early BUT NOT TOO EARLY Turn off your cell phone No smoking, no cologne or perfume Dress appropriately this will be interpreted as level of interest

20 INTEREST & ENTHUSIASM ASKING QUESTIONS Research the company, the job, the interviewers Prepare 10+ questions, but only ask 2-3 Keep your questions OPEN Show INTEREST! Do not ask about $, benefits, hours, training as these are self-serving questions that erode confidence

21 INTEREST & ENTHUSIASM DISCUSSING COMPENSATION I m interested because... Looking for a competitive offer. If they push and/or are looking for a specific number, state your current compensation package Salary + Bonus + Vacation

22 Value of CCLP Canada s most respected and widely held professional designation in supply chain and logistics Unprecedented demand for professional credentials Free webinars Mentorship program Canada Logistics Conference Oct 25, 26, 27

23 CITT Toronto Area Council Leadership Opportunities GET INVOLVED! Events Coordinator Secretary Treasurer Vice-Chair Chair Tours, Guest Speakers, Seminars Excel Training 4 Open General Meetings per year; Shop Talk Networking (Christmas Event: 102 attendees in 2014)

24 CITT Toronto Area Council UPCOMING EVENTS October 20 th Excel Training October Canada Logistics Conference November 17 (tentative date) General Meeting December 9 Christmas Get-Together December? Holiday Helpers Gift Wrapping

25 CITT Toronto Area Council UPCOMING EVENTS October 20 th Excel Training Using Excel functions in combination nesting functions Tuesday, October 20, 2015 from 6pm to 9pm Maple Leaf Foods, 6897 Financial Drive $10 for CITT students; $20 CCLP Designates; $30 Non-members Refreshments provided by CITT Toronto Area Council

26 CITT TAC Bursary $495 bursary available to any CITT student residing in the GTA. May be applied to any course in the CITT program in which the student was enrolled in 2015 including a course which has been successfully completed. In a few paragraphs please explain how obtaining the CITT designation and/or your involvement in the CITT Toronto Area Council will benefit you in your career. Acceptance Process: The CITT TAC Executive Committee will review the applications and decide upon a winner, to be announced at the CITT TAC General Meeting in November 2015 (Date TBA).

27 Questions?