10 CV tips for Supply Chain Managers
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Supply Chain managers are some of the more sought after people working in supply chain today. The role typically involves a range of tasks from organizing the acquisition and movement of goods and materials through to negotiating deals with suppliers.
So if you’re looking for a supply chain managers role and you are looking to spruce up your CV, here are 20 tips you can use to give you a laser sharp supply chain resume.
1/ Keywords
Make sure your CV stands out by including the relevant keywords that relate to the role and your experience, for example, consider the key tasks that a supply chain manager does, how does your CV relate to this does it cover the key tasks? Remember that many recruiters use scanning systems that pick out appropriate keywords and link them to potential vacancies.
2/ Presentation
Is your CV logically presented? with sections cover the key elements of your experience, qualifications, job history? Or is it a messy mishmash of information that might be difficult to understand?
3/ Length
One of (good) problems to have with supply chain jobs is that they cover lots of ground. You might have tons of experience relating to wide-ranging tasks. While you want to convey this don’t get carried away and remember to keep your CV to an appropriate length (2 to 3 pages)
4/ Keep things appropriate
All roles are different, ensure your CV is tailored to the role you’re applying for. Supply chain manager jobs can be very different from one company to another. Make sure you make an attempt to understand what the one you’re applying for is looking for so you ensure your CV matches expectations.
5/ Research, Research, Research.
Ensure you read up on what potential employers are looking for buy studying supply chain manager job advertisements online and in trade magazines. Armed with this information you can hone your resume.
6/ Don’t overlook professional qualifications (but keep them relevant)
If you’ve gone down the route of getting yourself qualified (through courses like CIPS etc) then ensure you bring these out. These can be real discriminators between you and other potential candidates.
7/ Don’t resort to cliches
Avoid the old favorites such as
“I work hard”
“I’m a good communicator”
“I work well under-pressure”
too many others resort to these tactics and you won’t stand out.
8/ Put the right focus on recent positions
I’m sure like many you’ve had a full and varies career. Don’t, however, put the focus on jobs from early on in your career that may not be relevant. Instead, use the valuable page space to capture what you’ve done in your most recent roles and how it relates to the Supply Chain Manager jobs you’re looking for.
9/ Demonstrate career progression
When you are structuring your career history look to how you can demonstrate progression. Do the roles show increasing levels of responsibility, do the job titles make sense in the context of Supply Chain.
10/ Make every second count
Treat your CV like real-estate and ensure you make the most of it. Consider the reader and focus on:
* Format
* Structure
* Chronology
* Responsibility/Leadership
* Keywords
So that was our top 10 list, have any tips? Be sure to leave them in our comments section below.