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Supply - Gateway for Job Security?

12/1/2022

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My dad was in the Army for 23 years. When he retired in the early 70’s he became a Logistics Management Specialist for the Department of Defense at Fort Lewis, WA.

When we started building our ‘retirement home’ last year, we ran into the familiar and frustrating bottle-necked supply chain system for lumber, appliances, and parts, which extended both our timeline and our cost.🚚

💻When I work with a military transitioning service member (3 in fact last week) that have an MOS (occupation) of logistics and supply chain management, they often ask me what they can do with their expertise, outside of the military, in what we lovingly call ‘the real world’. If you’ve noticed how empty some shelves have become over the past couple of years (Who can forget the shocking disappearance of 2-ply toilet paper from our local grocery stores?) then you have been personally impacted by the supply chain management system that seems to operate in the dark behind the scenes.

COVID brought the importance of this function to light. Why do I tell you this… I want to shed some light on a career in supply chain management and logistics, whether you are in the military, have a background in logistics, or are thinking about a new type of ‘in demand career’, you might be surprised to know just how in demand and employable you are.

The reason I mentioned my dad at the start of this article, who has since passed, is that even back in the 70’s the importance of logistics and supply chain management was critical to a well-functioning economic system, as it still is today. Because of the effects of COVID, logistics headaches and broken supply chain management systems have had a serious impact on the bottom line of corporations.

🎉Most companies are now starting to increase their investment in personnel and operations within these vital departments. Think of Amazon’s Prime delivery system – usually within 2 days you have your order. Now, I’m keenly aware of logistics from a military standpoint, having worked on military bases for over 15 years, however, it might surprise you to know that corporations like MAC cosmetics, every facet of retail, hospitals, and even IT have critical supply chain management systems.

💲💲💲So how much does a Manager of Supply Chain and Logistics make in the United States? The average Manager Supply Chain and Logistics Manager salary in the United States, according to Salary.com is $119,200 as of September 26, 2022, but the range typically falls between $104,800 and $135,900. Salary also is determined by education, certifications, skills, and your experience in the field.

​If you are transitioning from the military, considering a career change, or have been spurred by this article to update your resume, contact me here to learn more about my resume writing services or gain immediate access to the First 3 Steps Resume Strategy Workshop Make sure to grab your FREE Interview tips here: https://www.karavarner.com/interviewtipsheet

Championing your success!

​Kara


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Allow Me to Reindtroduce Myself

11/25/2022

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💻I’ve been really quiet on social media lately. Sometimes it is good to just sit back, visualize your professional and personal future, develop your plan of action, and then move forward with purpose.

🎁Stay to the end, I have a free gift for you at the end - giving Thanks to You!

🎉 As we inch towards a new year, I’ve taken a few minutes to reflect back on this past year that brought so many changes for our family, daughter graduating from high school, getting a part time job and going to college, a few family surgeries; we built our ‘dream retirement home’, I worked with so many amazing clients - changed lives through consultations that empowered action, and I caught up with previous clients navigating promotions and new jobs, and I also really thought about how I can serve my clients even better and in an even more personalized way.

✨⭐✨So, like many small businesses, I have expanded and pivoted, and explored new ways that I can bring value to you.

⭐🔜There are many exciting changes to come in my resume writing services and business mentorship that will provide you with even more support! With such a crowded online world, I thought it would be the perfect time to reintroduce myself and share with you the wide range of services, training, and opportunities that I provide, and that may be of interest to you now, or in the near future. Now, I also realize that some of this information may not be for you, at this time; however, you may know someone that these services or products would help or be just perfect for, so, hang out with me for just a minute.⏳

✅ The foundation of my business is creating powerful and modern resumes and career documents within my 11+ year company, A Platinum Resume & Career Services, LLC -
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✅ I have developed a short absolutely FREE Workshop ($397 value) for designing your resume strategy (you really do need to prepare to write your resume) – The Resume Strategy Starter Kit – The First 3 Steps for Writing a Powerful and Modern Resume – Click here to enroll for free:
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✅ I have created a step-by-step, complete Do-it-With-You resume writing course: How to Write Your Resume in a Weekend for Busy Professionals -
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✅ Lastly, my baby and my passion project is a program in which I teach entrepreneurs how to start their own resume writing and coaching business from scratch and grow it to 6 figures – The Resume Business Starter Course – Click here to get your FREE guide and see if this opportunity is right for you:
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​If you would like to learn more about any of these services, workshops, or business opportunities, make sure you click on the link above 🔝so that we can connect, and I can get you the resources and services you need. If not, please continue to enjoy the weekly informational content.

💝💝Thanks for being a valued member of this community and please let me know, at any time, if I can be of any assistance. I especially love talking with my clients and meeting new people on their journey, whether it is working through their military transition, returning to work, searching for remote work, or embarking on an exciting career change.

💲🎯And if you ever thought of starting a ‘side hustle’ or a full time 6 figure career, make sure to grab the FREE – Resume Business Planning Guide to see if this work from anywhere business is right for you! The Resume Business Starter Course will be opening its doors in the next few months, and you will want to get Early Bird Pricing!

🎁Just for being in my circle, I have a free E-book for you – 10 Steps to Building Your Formidable Work Cred – Grab it here -
https://www.karavarner.com/WorkplaceCredibility Championing your success, Kara 📢👀💲💲P.S. Keep an eye out for my Black Friday Sale! I haven’t done one in over 10 years!
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Thank You to AMSE

10/15/2022

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September 25th, 2022

9/25/2022

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​Sometimes we just like to do things ourselves.

I've been keeping this under wraps, waiting for the perfect time to share it with you. It has been a labor of love!

>> Since September is International Update Your Resume Month, and it is almost over, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss this special Early Bird opportunity to get your hands on How to Write Your Resume in a Weekend for Busy Professionals.

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>> This course is like no other, in that it covers strategy, mindset, ATS compliance, skills, and guidance on 'HOW' to write your accomplishments by creating front-loaded, quantifiable achievement bullets, and how to add that WOW factor for the 6-12 second scan.

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I've included a 60-page Workbook Guide for easy implementation, Hard & Soft Skills, Action Verb List, MS tutorial, and even Statement Starters, along with Modern Resume Samples and Templates.

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Championing your success!
Kara
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Get your Geese in a Row

8/28/2022

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There was a duck in the road - well technically it was a Canadian Goose. A few days ago, as I turned the corner about half a mile from a pond where the geese tend to gather and swim (for you Colorado Springsters - the corner of Chapel Hills and Jamboree across from the 21C Library), suddenly there were at least 20 Canadian Geese in the road and on the side of the road. 🚙

I was able to maneuver around them; however, I noticed that most cars did not slow down as they passed. It seemed there could be a very bad accident here. My youngest daughter was VERY concerned about the geese. We fretted for a few minutes, went up to the stoplight and I did a U turn to go back and figure out how to get the geese out of the road.

​On the way back we discovered 2 geese had crossed the street and now were on this side again in traffic. I immediately started honking my horn until they got up on the curb and onto the lawn in front of the library. I did another U turn and started honking my horn, pulled over onto the shoulder and honked until every single goose had stepped up onto the curb and into the grass, while cars swerved around me.

Once our mission was successful, we slowly pulled away. Now, I had no way of ensuring that they didn't go back into the street or try to cross again, however, I had played a part in letting them know that they should not walk in the street. This particular day, I had to have patience, I had to acknowledge my fears of what could happen, I had to think on my feet (so to speak) and I had to make a deliberate effort to communicate through action and then I stayed the course until the mission was complete. Every goose was on the grass, at least for now.

This effort is a lot like your job search - You see a challenge - getting the job.

You feel you've done all you can do, and then you realize - maybe you can do more.

Maybe you should do a U turn and go back and revisit the situation.

Can you do more?

For example,

✅Do you modify your resume for each job?
✅Do you modify and target your cover letter for each job?
✅Do you follow up with HR?
✅Do you check the company website for jobs not posted on job boards?
✅Do you identify key players in the organization and connect with them on LinkedIn?
✅Do you schedule Informational Interviews - if you don't know what those are click here: ✅Do you ask for letters of reference?
✅Do you prepare for virtual and in person interviews?
✅Do you utilize all the services your city/state has to assist with job preparation?
✅Do you understand your Value Proposition?
✅Do you have positive energy and enthusiasm?

The situation I came upon required me to acknowledge the situation (geese in the road), for you, think - job you applied for.

Make sure all your ducks are in a row (pun intended).

Is it time to circle back and see if there is more that can be done?

Until next time,

​Kara

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