The talent shortage is real. Procurement’s strategic importance at many companies continues to increase, which in turn has led to the creation of a considerable number of new jobs over the past few years. This is a good thing! However, while the profession is attracting more people than ever, there simply aren’t enough to go around, an issue compounded by the rate of retirement among the baby boomer generation.

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A resume isn't just a sequence of career events and a list of job responsibilities. Go back and read that sentence again. Your resume is NOT the same as your job description, yet this is the most common mistake I see candidates at all levels making. Your resume is your story and your sales card, outlining your career path while highlighting your skills and notable successes.

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Despite all the general information available on how to prep for an interview, we see some mistakes so commonly made by procurement professionals that we can number them. So I thought to share what not to do. Here are five of the most common pitfalls that you can prepare to avoid, edging you over the competition and helping you grab onto that next rung. 

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