Live Learning Center. Solution-Driven Integrated Learning Paths. Make the Most of Your Educational Experience

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1 Solution-Driven Integrated Learning Paths Educational Sessions Lean Global Supply Chain Basics of Operation Management Demand Management, Forecasting, and S & OP Professional Advancement Special Interest Topics Plant Tours Networking Events/Peer Interaction Materials for Sale at the APICS Bookstore Make the Most of Your Educational Experience Develop a Learning Plan Assess your learning needs Use teamwork Prepare to learn Create your own Action Plan Live Learning Center Sync-to-Slide

2 In 2005, Gary Capone founded Palladian, an executive recruiting firm specializing in manufacturing and distribution. His company has since expanded to offer executive coaching services, including resume writing and interview preparation. Capone also is Chapter President of the APICS Blue Ridge Chapter. In addition to his extensive recruiting and coaching background, Capone has worked in operations for Newell-Rubbermaid and Target. Job Search Strategies for Supply Chain Professionals Gary W. Capone Palladian International, LLC Gary W. Capone Owner of Palladian International, an executive recruiting and career coaching firm Co-author of Power Up Your Job Search: A Modern Approach to Interview Preparation President of the Blue Ridge Chapter of APICS Formerly CPIM certified (expired now) Experienced Project Engineer and Operations Manager Graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Wharton School of Business

3 Agenda HOW JOB SEEKERS FIND JOBS Source of Hires 34% Internal Transfer Company Results 30% Networking 36% Advertising

4 Job Search Tactics Internet 71% of job seekers use the internet Newspapers Newspapers are used by 70% of job seekers Networking Recruiters Only 49% of job seekers use networking as a primary strategy 26% of job seekers work with a recruiter What Works Methods that produce the most job offers Recruiters Internet Networking Newspapers 24% of job seekers 27% of job seekers 30% of job seekers 38% of job seekers Percentage of Job Seekers who reported getting an offer from each search method. JOB BOARDS

5 Most Commonly Used Employment Sites * Ranking from Alexa July 2009 Specialty Job Sites Myth of the Hidden Job Market Myth: 90% of the jobs are not published and represent the hidden job market. Companies actively work to find the best people. They very rarely keep job searches secret.

6 The Challenge JOB AGGREGATORS What is a Job Aggregator?

7 The Job Aggregators Indeed.com SimplyHired.com A Search on Indeed.com Alerts Save this search as an job alert

8 How to Search Complex Searches Title: (manager or supervisor) vendor management sourcing CPIM Complex Search Results 1. Strategic sourcing commodity manager 2. Strategic global sourcing manager 3. Strategic sourcing manager, indirect strategic sourcing 4. Sourcing manager, packaging 5. Commodity manager 6. Materials manager 7. Commodity manager - new 8. Supply chain manager - Schaumberg 9. Supply chain manager - PNW - Kirkland 10.Sr. Manager logistics and quality 11.Supply chain manager 12.Supply chain manager - Schuamburg 13.Supply chain manager - PNW 14.Sr. Manager IT architecture 15.Material manager 35 Results

9 THE POWER OF NETWORKING Networking Isn t Networking Is

10 The Power of Networking How to Build Your Network Alumni Associations Facebook / Myspace Professional Relationships One Stop Shopping Alumni Associations Facebook / Myspace Professional Relationships

11 Advantages of Linked In Linked In Demographics Getting Started With Linked In

12 Jump Start Your Network Invite Me: My Connections 2,700+ Two degrees away 775,000+ Three degrees away 13,378,400+ Linked In Example Job Posting Found on Indeed Strategic Sourcing Commodity Manager SunTrust Bank - Richmond, VA Strategic Sourcing Commodity Manager We are seeking... The Strategic Sourcing Commodity Manager position is responsible for leading the strategic sourcing... From Monster - 15 days ago - save job - Linked In Search

13 The Results The search yielded 28 people SVP, Corporate SFO at SunTrust Bank Vice President - IT Strategic Sourcing at SunTrust Bank Strategic Sourcing Manager at Fiserv Director, Strategic Sourcing at Equifax Strategic Sourcing Professional Vice President, CISA, at SunTrust Bank SVP - Director of Supply Chain Management Fulfillment at SunTrust Bank VP - Supply Chain Management Strategic Sourcing IT Contract Negotiator at Seeking Strategic Sourcing Position (in Richmond) Procurement Shared Services at SAIC Linked In Answers JOB SEARCH MANAGEMENT TOOLS

14 Managing Your Search Job Search Management Tools JibberJobber

15 Happy Job Search JobTabs RESEARCH TOOLS

16 Research Tools Salary.com Salary data on different careers BestPlaces.com Where can you turn for more information? Info on housing, crime, climate, cost of living and education. GreatSchools.net Profiles on schools Questions and Answers Gary Capone Palladian International, LLC