Free, digital guide to help w/ analysis on which degrees are likely to lead to hefty salaries & which can be debt traps.

This is a cool tool for college students (& parents): Free, digital guide to help w/ analysis on which degrees are likely to lead to hefty salaries & which can be debt traps. More info on the best ROI in college: WSJ PDF at...https://lnkd.in/gsKyJ9rn___Great read: https://lnkd.in/gCiYgwS2 - "Salaries in SCM are going up & already avg $10K-20K higher than entry-level positions in other fields." Quickest way to six figures? Answer: SCM - https://lnkd.in/guSURWFF. Note, there...

Should college grads negotiate a job offer (i.e., a higher starting salary)?

Should college grads negotiate a job offer (i.e., a higher starting salary)? Yes, but only if you know how to negotiate. I routinely have students get offers in the $48K-$55K range & most successfully negotiate > $60K. That is a 10-20% bump before you even start! Many people have to work a few years to get that bump.  https://lnkd.in/gB9bTdgJhttps://lnkd.in/gW5uwkkE Our supply chain program avg is $64K. You need to position yourself within...

Americans are the most anxious negotiators? Why?

Americans are the most anxious negotiators? Why?My theory: lack of formal training & we throw them into these roles too soon. ISM identifies negotiation as the most important skill of SCM professionals & yet the weakest in terms of delivery. Per a LinkedIn survey, of 8 countries examined, workers in the U.S. are the most anxious negotiators. More stats:Almost half of the employees in the U.S. do not feel confident...