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Job Search and Networking Strategies for Supply Chain Professionals – Supply Chain Careers & SCM Talent Group:

By Published On: May 12, 2021

Job Search and Networking Strategies for Supply Chain Professionals

presented by: Rodney Apple and Hinesh Patel

Co-Founders of Supply Chain Careers and Partners of SCM Talent Group

Topics Covered:

  • Networking
  • How networking is a predictor of career success
  • Networking Mistakes
  • Networking Benefits
  • Different Networking Avenues & Events in 2021
  • Online Networking Practices: Apps/Tools/Websites
  • Job Search Strategies
  • SMART Goal Planning
  • Job Search Marketing Tools & Automation Tips
  • Working with recruiters

Meet Rodney Apple:

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Rodney Apple is the founder and president of SCM Talent Group, a national supply chain recruiting and executive search firm headquartered in Asheville, NC. Rodney has specialized in end-to-end supply chain recruitment for the majority of his 25-year career and has filled more than 1,000 professional to executive supply chain positions. Rodney is also a Co-Founder of Supply Chain Careers – the hub for advancing supply chain careers.
Rodney’s passion for the field of supply chain management is evident through his involvement within the industry and various supply chain associations. He has presented at multiple ASCM (formerly APICS) global conferences, has served as the ASCM Career Coach from 2014-2021, and from 2017-2021 was a SCM Now Department Author, contributing articles under “Professional Development”. Rodney also authors the Supply Chain Talent Blog where he shares best practices in supply chain recruiting, retention, talent development, job search strategy, resume optimization, interviewing techniques, and related topics.

Meet Hinesh Patel:

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Hinesh is a Senior Partner and serves as Head of Executive Search for SCM Talent Group. He provides senior leadership for the firm and oversees all retained, executive-level search engagements.  Simultaneously he is a Co-Founder of Supply Chain Careers – the hub for advancing supply chain careers.
Hinesh is based in Chicago and was recently a Principal for Egon Zehnder, a tier-one global executive talent consulting firm. He is deeply experienced in general management for global companies, with particular strengths in business management, strategy, mergers & acquisitions, operations, and corporate development. At Egon Zehnder, he led the Chemical Practice and previously led the Supply Chain & Operations Practice for North America. Previously, Hinesh reported to the CEO as Corporate Development Officer for Hillenbrand Inc.