A fresh hair cut,new suit and a handful of self created networking cards led me on a journey of the first of many possibilities.

Arriving in front of a large set of doors I paused to give myself a once over,checked my cards and made sure I had my free pass. I looked around at all of the professional supply chain peers entering the event - no worries you got this...you are just like them the only difference is your pass doesn't have a company listed under your name...lets do this ...lets go get a job to add to your pass.  Not only did I find possible job opportunities I met an editor who asked me if I would like to share my journey. I could hardly sit still the whole train ride home.  A few months later my article was published and distributed across Canada.

One voice message left on an HR Managers extension led to my re-entry into the workforce.  

The networking card I had created along with a power point power presentation and visio timeline along with a trivia quiz led to a three month entry level customer service position. I was almost done my probation period when an internal  supply chain position became available.

One follow up email led to my third article being published. When I first started in supply chain over 10 years ago there was little if any contact with the finance department. Collaborating with finance helps provide insight into the performance of the business and operations can assist with regular input while realizing opportunities for cost reductions.