Career Building
2 Common Career Mistakes You Can Avoid by Understanding Your Innate Strengths
The following is adapted from Ignite Your Career! We all know someone—or maybe that someone is us—who has gone down the wrong career path. They think they should become a lawyer, accountant, or other professional because it’s the family tradition or the job pays well, only to realize years later that they aren’t happy in…
Read MoreThe State of the CPG Job Market During the COVID-19 Crisis
Many people are asking us about the state of the CPG job market during the COVID-19 crisis. The short answer: the consumer packaged sector is stable and essential. Many of our clients remain full steam ahead on hiring select candidates for key positions. They realize the importance of getting ahead of the curve, even during…
Read MoreKey Take-Aways from Natural Products Expo
Winds of Change Keep Talent Demand High in Natural Product Segment Hurricane Florence dampened plans for many travelers to Natural Product Expo East, but the smaller crowd made it easier to navigate and spend quality time to promote their businesses, gain inspiration, share innovation and discover new ventures to buy or invest in. Large CPG…
Read MoreNatural Products Expo: East Meets West
Natural Products Expo: East Meets West At the Natural Products East and West Expo events, the demand for talent in the fast-growing natural and organic product space is clearly on display. The industry’s biggest events keep growing every year and evolving as the industry matures. NPE provides a great opportunity to observe and listen to…
Read MoreNatural Products are Transforming CPG – or Vice Versa?
Natural products represent the wave of the future for the consumer packaged goods industry, as companies of all sizes strive to leverage Millennial trends, growing environmental awareness, improving health and wellness education and greater demand for transparency. Transformation in Full Force In an already competitive talent market, the transformative stage of the natural products industry…
Read MoreNatural Products are Transforming CPG. Are you Transforming your Team?
Natural products represent the wave of the future for the consumer packaged goods industry, as companies of all sizes strive to leverage Millennial trends, growing environmental awareness, improving health and wellness education and greater demand for transparency. Transformation in Full Force At Natural Products Expo West this year, the energy level was off the charts,…
Read MoreFor Your CPG Job Search, Location is More than a Place on the Map
Merriam-Webster defines “location” as “a particular place or position.” But if that were a complete definition, your CPG job search would only require a job board with a Google Maps app. The fact is: location is a many-layered thing! As you deploy your job search strategy in the consumer packaged goods industry, consider the criteria…
Read More10 Key Differences between Your Resume and LinkedIn Profile
Both your resume and LinkedIn profile are powerful tools to help you on your career journey. But, are you wondering if there should be differences between your resume and LinkedIn profile? The answer is YES! While both must be equally professional, effective and accurate in showcasing your experience, skills and accomplishments, they serve different objectives.…
Read MoreTime for a Job Change? Look – at the CPG Market – Before Leaping
You may feel that a job change is be imminent and necessary. But, how do you know the right time for a job change and how to best manage your job transition? Look before you leap. Know the triggers that are driving the job change, and determine whether your skills are relevant enough to command the…
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