Day: September 28, 2023

Subject: Read: Very friendly advice from me…it's always about helping you.Dear Students:  I met with several managers at a career fair and I made the following observations.  Note, the most common question now that I get from managers regarding feedback on students is:  "How is their attention to detail?".  I think the reason for that is because many business professionals are working online/remote/hybrid and they are getting buried with data and...

Subject: Read: Yet another reason to consider the BA minor (sorry to be so pushy about these skills)...Students: I do not normally share emails from colleagues with students, but this one greatly benefits you to know.  I wanted you to see what some companies out there place a premium on.  Thank you.  Sime FYI, since this email was written in 2019 (Coupa bought Llamasoft for $1.5B!!!!).  Then, in Dec 2022:Thoma Bravo,...

Subject: Read: Business Analytics Minor (I think this minor keeps you from ever being a victim of technology)Students (see the very end of this from a former student very recently): Thank you for a great first day of class!  Also, everyone currently has an A in the class.  I know it can turn into a marathon session, but I am very grateful for the respect and courtesy that you showed me. ...

Hello All: I would like you to tell me about yourself that sells me on you.  Instead of a sales organization (see attached template), convince me that a potential employer (or professor) would be interested in you. It is the kind of thing you would do if you walked into a room at the career fair.  I will watch it and ask myself if I would want to interview this...