Blue Ridge Chapter

May Professional Development Meeting

When
May 12, 2009
5:30 - 6:00 - Networking
6:00 - 6:30 - Dinner
6:30 - 7:30 – Job Search Advice Presentation
7:30 - 7:45 - Questions
7:45 Adjourn

Location
Wood Grill
1711 Reservoir Street
Harrisonburg, VA
Directions

Job Search Advice for Operations and Supply Chain Professionals

Operations and supply chain roles have always been challenging. In today’s economy, the bar is even higher. Companies require continued cost reductions and efficiency improvements in all aspects of the business to remain competitive as volumes decline. At the same time, job seekers are finding the competition for each job is higher than at any time in the last few decades. It is critical for job seekers in operations and supply chain roles to demonstrate how they will add value when hired if they want to stand out from their competition.

Gary Capone will provide resume writing advice and interview techniques job seekers can use. He will also review important topics for hiring managers wanting to improve their screening and assessment skills. The presentation will include:

• Resume Writing Tips
• Interview Questions for Operations and Supply Chain Careers
• How to Prepare Interview Answers
• Why You Should Use Behavioral Interviewing Techniques

Speaker
Gary Capone
Vice President of Palladian International

Gary Capone is Vice President of Palladian International, an executive recruiting firm in Waynesboro. Gary teaches resume writing and interview preparation to job seekers and will be speaking at the 2009 APICS International Conference in Toronto on Job Search Strategies for Supply Chain Careers. This year, Gary co-wrote and published the book Power Up Your Job Search: A Modern Approach to Interview Preparation. Gary has been a member of APICS since 1995, has served on the Blue Ridge Chapter Board for several years and became Chapter President in January.

Directions

• Take I-81 to Exit 247A
• Merge onto E. Market Street (US-33 East)
• Turn Right on Burgess Road
• Turn Right on Evelyn Byrd Avenue
• Turn Left on Reservoir Street

Cost $10

Registration
Contact Steve Mohn (434-974-2885) or
no later than Monday, May 11, 2009.

APICS Courses Coming to Blue Ridge!

Basics of Supply Chain Management
— Certification Review Course —

Course Dates: May 4, 2009 – July 27, 2009
Time: Evenings 4:30PM – 7:30PM
Location: Weyers Cave, VA
Cost: $695 member, $895 nonmember, includes tuition & materials

 

Detailed Scheduling & Planning
— Certification Review Course —

Course Dates: TBD
Location: Weyers Cave, VA
Cost: $695member, $895 nonmember, includes tuition & materials

 

Execution & Control of Operations
— Certification Review Course —

Course Dates: TBD
Location: Hollister, Stuart’s Draft, VA
Cost: $670 member, $870 nonmember, includes tuition & materials

 

CSCP
— Certified Supply Chain Professional Certification Review Course —

4 ½ days, Saturday Sessions!
Course Dates:  5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23 & 6/6, 2009
Location: Weyers Cave
Cost: $1,195 member, $1,395 nonmember, includes Learning System & tuition

Certification exam fees are not included in above pricing

For more information and to register for these classes, please contact:
Maryanne Ross, CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP
By   or by cell phone at 703-969-4295
See you in class!!!