Distribution Operations with David Delong (Ahold Delhaize) - a podcast by Ryan Sweeney

from 2019-12-10T12:11:55

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Background and Military Transition

1- Using job posting sites- leveraged with veteran assistance organizations

2- Importance of Networking (to learn organizations and self-interests)

3- Step back to move forward (fit it in the big picture!)

4- Story telling in the interview

5- Quantify resume bullets

6- Title Self Appropriately (are you really an Operations Manager or Project Manager, what does that even mean?)

7- Relationship Building is key

8- Big picture/long term planning

Distribution Ops and Delhaize

1- Importance of Soft Skills (leading and problem solving)

2- Companies will train you

3- Importance learning on the side

4- They value your character, values, and soft skills

5- Highlight your performance development skills (coaching, documenting, mentoring)

6- Add value with side interest projects- pitch them to higher

Advice

1- Listen

2- Never stop interviewing

3- Network (in and out of the organization) (military and non-military)

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