Author: Sime Curkovic

Feedback from former student on consulting jobs after graduation…just in case you see some at the career fairs. Consulting is simply “problem-solving”. “You get paid in direct proportion to the difficulty of the problems you solve” – Elon Musk

Subject: Read: Feedback from former student on consulting jobs after graduation...just in case you see some at the career fairs.  There will be several at the MSU career fairs. Consulting is simply "problem-solving".“You get paid in direct proportion to the difficulty of the problems you solve” - ElonMusk  Students: Here is my perspective on jobs that too many students do not give enough serious consideration to (it is all about fit though)...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n879P75eSUs&t=793s...

How do companies outsource strategically? Some companies (both large and small) are going beyond just outsourcing commodities to also outsourcing core/strategic parts. It makes sense for smaller firms with scarce resources to outsource commodities.

Subject: Read: How do companies outsource strategically? How do companies outsource strategically? Some companies (both large and small) are going beyond just outsourcing commodities to also outsourcing core/strategic parts. It makes sense for smaller firms with scarce resources to outsource commodities. A commodity by definition is something that several suppliers exist for and as a result of competition, someone else can do it better, faster, and cheaper. However, data also shows that...

Subject: Read: Feedback from a Bronco who works at TACOM (great government jobs, this might surprise you) Students (great government jobs & they often welcome all majors):

Subject: Read: Feedback from a Bronco who works at TACOM (great government jobs, this might surprise you) Students (great government jobs & they often welcome all majors):We touched on government jobs in class.The government at the federal, state, and local levels has very good jobs that require college degrees.  Further, in general, your major does not have to be a perfect fit for the job.  Many students tell me they do not...

Subject: Negotiating a job offer (i.e., internships & your starting salary)… Check out the #1 skill set sought after by employers in the attachment (does your resume sell it?). Note, Negotiation is a problem-solving skill set that every manager needs (and most are very bad at at).

Subject: Negotiating a job offer (i.e., internships & your starting salary)...Check out the #1 skill set sought after by employers in the attachment (does your resume sell it?).Note, Negotiation is a problem-solving skill set that every manager needs (and most are very bad at at).  WMU HCOB has a class on this (and it is exceptionally well taught): MKTG 2750 - Global Negotiation This course is designed to be a "learning...

Subject: Read (mentor advice): Rounding up GPAs, post script on your phones for email replies, resume keywords, & email signatures Students (how about creating a professional email signature to impress employers?):

Subject: Read (mentor advice): Rounding up GPAs, post script on your phones for email replies, resume keywords, & email signatures Students (how about creating a professional email signature to impress employers?): Resume advice, Do NOT round up your GPAs  Students should not change their official GPA for their resume. Instead, I recommend they calculate their GPA using the courses required (that counted toward) their major and also list their overall GPA. Also,...

Subject: Read: Yet another reason to consider the BA minor (sorry to be so pushy about these skills, I will stop very soon)…But, problem-solving at work requires that you measure the stuff that is important to your organization (i.e., quality, costs, service, etc.).

Subject: Read: Yet another reason to consider the BA minor (sorry to be so pushy about these skills, I will stop very soon)...But, problem-solving at work requires that you measure the stuff that is important to your organization (i.e., quality, costs, service, etc.).  For example, can a company be good at anything if it does not measure it in excruciating and accurate detail?  No, they will be terrible at all things...

Subject: Read: Business Analytics Minor and AI (I think this minor keeps you from ever being a victim of technology). Students (see the end of this from my former students): Is AI your next threat and do you believe the following?…

Subject: Read: Business Analytics Minor and AI (I think this minor keeps you from ever being a victim of technology).  I will talk more on this at our first class next week. Students (see the end of this from my former students):Is AI your next threat and do you believe the following?... “American college students are behind in using AI in their studies compared to their foreign counterparts.”I disagree, but you have...

We have it covered with our students. Generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Bard, CoPilot, etc.) is a major focus in our new CIS 5550 course. “American college students are behind in using AI in their studies compared to their foreign counterparts.”

We have it covered with our students.  https://www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-the-most-popular-ai-tools/ Generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Bard, CoPilot, etc.) is a major focus in our new CIS 5550 course. “American college students are behind in using AI in their studies compared to their foreign counterparts.” https://lnkd.in/gngZxKry. Maybe not...This is the whole reason that we created our new AI course – to create AI awareness and skills, and it is designed for non-technical majors....

More WMU SCM student success stories…

More WMU SCM student success stories… https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74490 1. Dylan Sing is a team player as a student athlete on the WMU men's soccer team & as a SCM major. https://lnkd.in/ggqPmMyw.2. SCM student wins prestigious scholarship. Madison Dober excels as a woman in the supply chain field, winning a scholarship from the Transportation Club of Detroit. https://lnkd.in/d5UEQVJV3. Pursuing career in supply chain management is a slam dunk for Megan Wagner. Junior Bronco basketball player...

WMU named a Best College for Future Leaders by TIME, overall ranking No. 79 in the nation & 3rd in the state. Yes, ranked: Supply Chain Management (along w/ several other business programs at WMU). For complete WMU list, see:

WMU named a Best College for Future Leaders by TIME, overall ranking No. 79 in the nation & 3rd in the state. Yes, ranked: Supply Chain Management (along w/ several other business programs at WMU). For complete WMU list, see: https://lnkd.in/eSSKmGg9. Methodology: https://lnkd.in/diQNWwHn. WMU SCM Program information: https://lnkd.in/eibhncPz. Students: If you are a student majoring in something, but your school is not on some list, do not worry about it!...