• It doesn’t hurt to go for a job interview!

    September 1, 2023

    Several months ago I got a call from a friend who was feeling frustrated at his job and wanted something new.  He had been with his company for 4 years,...

  • Why We Don’t Post Jobs

    July 26, 2023

    Why don’t we post our jobs? I got an e-mail from a jobseeker yesterday with a question about the new SCL Search website. He said the jobs section of the...

  • Presentations for Students at Conestoga College

    July 26, 2023

    Thanks Paul Kurrat CCLP and Craig McLean, BBA, P.Log, CCLP for letting me join your classes at Conestoga College. Lots of great questions! Thanks. It was an honour to be invited.

  • 2023 CITT TAC Golf Tournament

    July 21, 2023

    Happy to have partnered with the CITT Toronto Area Council once again in supporting the 2023 Golf Tournament! Big shout out to @Sheryl Meens for her hard work in being...

  • Counter Offers

    May 17, 2023

    If you’re good at what you do, chances are that when you turn in your resignation you will be offered more money to stay. Due to the scarcity of supply...

  • What are your Expectations of a Recruter?

    May 4, 2023

    In response to one of my recent posts, I got a few comments regarding recruiters and their role in helping candidates secure jobs. Some of the comments made me realize...

  • Why You Should Talk to a Recruiter

    May 3, 2023

    I don’t understand why so many people don’t want to talk to me. I had a few discouraging calls yesterday. I spoke to one individual who told me flat out...

  • Salary Question – Express Interest

    May 1, 2023

    I have another salary negotiation tip for job seekers. If the salary question pops up in a job interview, use it as an opportunity to express interest in the role....

  • LinkedIn Profile – 2 Keys

    April 27, 2023

    A friend of mine called me yesterday. He was starting a job search and was asking for advice on how to connect with recruiters. So one of the first things...

  • Networking Event for CITT TAC

    April 19, 2023

    I’m excited! We’re hosting a networking event for CITT Toronto Area Council at the SCL Search office tonight in Mississauga! The event is completely sold out due to space limitations,...

  • How are you with Excel?

    April 12, 2023

    How are you with Excel? This is a pretty standard interview question in the supply chain and logistics sector. A skilled interviewer will often look for examples of how and...

  • Finding a Fair Salary Range

    April 3, 2023

    “What if you don’t know the salary range for the job?” This question came up recently when I was doing a presentation for a Supply Chain class at a college....

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