Gartner Predicts 2019 for Supply Chain Operations

(The following article was shared from a Gartner Facebook post. The post referred to a Gartner article written by Kasey Panetta on 17 Dec 2018.)
By 2023, over 30% of operational warehouse workers will be supplemented, not replaced, by collaborative …

By Kasey Panetta
Kasey Panetta
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20 Common Resume Buzzwords (and What to Use Instead)

(Reposted from Stephan Maldonado’s VAULT.com blog, 16 January 2019)

January 18th is National Thesaurus Day: a chance to celebrate the complexity of words and the variety of creative ways to express yourself. Thesaurus Day recognizes Peter Mark Roget (born on January …

By Stephan Maldonado
Stephan Maldonado
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10 Cloud Computing Trends That Will Define 2019

The cloud has changed everything.

It’s dramatically changed how IT professionals go about provisioning computing infrastructure – more often these days by typing in a credit card for immediate access to resources than ordering a shipment of data center gear.

It’s …

By Joseph Tsidulko
Joseph Tsidulko Senior Editor
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The Age of Analytics

(See the full report from the McKinsey Global Institute here.)

Big data’s potential just keeps growing. Taking full advantage means companies must incorporate analytics into their strategic vision and use it to make better, faster decisions.

A report from the …

By McKinsey Global Institute
McKinsey Global Institute
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The Board Bio: Getting into the Game

(Post shared from LeBow College of Business, Drexel University,  https://www.lebow.drexel.edu/news/board-bio-getting-game)

The Raj & Kamla Gupta Governance Institute asked board bio experts and the authors of “Be Sharp: ‘Tell Me About Yourself’ in Great Introductions and Professional Bios,” Paula Asinof and Mina Brown, …

By Paula Asinof and Mina Brown
Paula Asinof and Mina Brown authors
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4 Quick Tips to Network for Flexwork Out of Your Comfort Zone

(See Kathryn Sollman’s original 9 Jan 2019 blog post on her website.)

When you hear the word “networking” do you shut down? Does the idea of putting yourself out there and asking people you don’t know for help make you …

By Kathryn Sollman
Kathryn Sollman
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Things about Resume Formats You Didn’t Know about

Crafting your own application document is a rather tedious and challenging task. It requires a lot of time and effort. And still, you can be stuck with your job searching process trying to land the job of your dreams while …

By Carol James
Carol James
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Article: “The Best Questions to Ask at the End of Your Interview” by Vault

Congratulations!  You have secured an interview and are looking to make the most of the opportunity.  We all know that preparation is key to success.  In the midst of your company research and mock interview practice, do not forget to …

By Sarah Bugh
Sarah Bugh Associate Director & Career Coach
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7 Things to Learn to Become a Successful Entrepreneur

Ever consider what it would be like as an entrepreneur?  Here are 7 Things You Need to Learn to Become a Successful Entrepreneur from our friends at Vault.

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By Sarah David
Sarah David Associate Director & Career Coach
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Success Story: Robyn Peters, MBA Class of 2015, and Deloitte Consultant

Robyn Peters wondered if she belonged in a top MBA program when she stepped foot on the Mays campus. Two years later, she ended up the valedictorian for the Class of 2015. During her two-year MBA experience, Peters volunteered to …

By Kim Austin
Kim Austin Director
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