Author: Sime Curkovic

With college graduates moving on to the next chapter of life, members of the Better Business Bureau, or BBB, asked new grads to be cautious with new opportunities.

“With college graduates moving on to the next chapter of life, members of the Better Business Bureau, or BBB, asked new grads to be cautious with new opportunities. Scammers are targeting eager new graduates who could potentially be traveling to different cities, according to the BBB.” https://wwmt.com/news/local/better-business-bureau-jobs-scams-new-college-graduates-west-michigan-scam-tracker-report-financial Another great related read:https://lnkd.in/gfEccF5S …Looking for a new job can be exciting or stressful. It can be exciting if you find something that...

Students (warning): Numerous businesses nowadays employ software & AI-based screening instruments for the preliminary review of resumes.

Students (warning): Numerous businesses nowadays employ software & AI-based screening instruments for the preliminary review of resumes. Submitting a non-conventional resume (too fancy) might lead to complications in its accurate analysis. https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/01/cv-will-a-creative-resume-help-you-secure-your-dream-job-.html___Other stuff:I actually have employers tell me they will NOT consider a student if they do NOT have a strong professional LinkedIn presence. Hmm. How to effectively join LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/dAwyTUy. I have former students that found new jobs from orgs...

Supply Chain Students: Learn to talk to CFOs during your career! I could not help myself & asked chatGPT- Why do so many c-suite executives have graduate degrees in Finance? Answer: see comments. Join faculty & program leaders to learn about the WMU M.S. in Finance program. Various info sessions are offered in a HyFlex format. See options at:

I could not help myself & asked chatGPT- Why do so many c-suite executives have graduate degrees in Finance? Answer: see comments. Join faculty & program leaders to learn about the WMU M.S. in Finance program. Various info sessions are offered in a HyFlex format. You can register to attend virtually on Zoom or in person in the Greenleaf Trust Trading Room (2145 Schneider Hall). See options at: https://lnkd.in/gffH3_dK. FYI: Michigan’s legislation requires...

From a student today: “Hey, sorry that I was a little late on my HW. My inbox is flooded with emails, and I didn’t see this. My apologies.” Note, never tell your boss this, especially if you shut down an OEM customer that will charge you $22K/minute. HEY College Students: Do not begin an email message with “Hey” & always finish it with “Thank you.” Most college students do the bulk of their electronic communication via text messaging. Standards for emailing are different, especially in academic settings. Students’ emails WILL 100% influence the way their professors view them.

From a student today: “Sorry that I was a little late on my HW. My inbox is flooded with emails, and I didn't see this. My apologies.” Note, never tell your boss this, especially if you shut down an OEM customer that will charge you $22K/minute. HEY College Students: Do not begin an email message with “Hey” & always finish it with “Thank you.” Most college students do the bulk of their...

AI will have a great impact on SCM. However, one thing often not mentioned is the attitude of hiring managers, as many do not have a full understanding of the AI skill sets of graduating students. Our SCM students told us many times that their hiring managers valued only the traditional Excel capabilities (lookup functions, pivot tables, etc. – that is NOT AI), & they greatly overlooked the opportunities from other analytical solutions (skill sets that our students have).

AI will have a great impact on SCM. However, one thing often not mentioned is the attitude of hiring managers, as many do not have a full understanding of the AI skill sets of graduating students. Our SCM students told us many times that their hiring managers valued only the traditional Excel capabilities (lookup functions, pivot tables, etc. – that is NOT AI), & they greatly overlooked the opportunities from...

My students are asking for a summer reading list (I just wish they would also read the syllabus…because my reading list is in there!). Reading List: A great book read for CFO types that want to understand SCM types (or the other way around?): “Supply Chain Metrics that Matter”…

My students are asking for a summer reading list (I just wish they would also read the syllabus…because my reading list is in there!). Reading List: A great book read for CFO types that want to understand SCM types (or the other way around?): "Supply Chain Metrics that Matter"...The book links corporate financials to supply chain maturity, & what metrics matter most. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sime-curkovic-61617a115_what-are-you-reading-this-summer-discover-activity-7032702521710186497-ttuv?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Previous video shows 7 business books recommended by Stanford...

USA scores #14 on happiness. See: https://lnkd.in/ghNKpKvs. In general, the richest countries report being the most happy. But why isn’t the richest country (the U.S.) the most happy? #1 USA: Total private wealth held is $68 Trillion.

USA scores #14 on happiness. See: https://lnkd.in/ghNKpKvs. In general, the richest countries report being the most happy. But why isn’t the richest country (the U.S.) the most happy? #1 USA: Total private wealth held is $68 Trillion. The US is the largest wealth market in the world, accounting for 32% of total global wealth & 36% of the world's millionaires. https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexledsom/2023/01/29/what-makes-people-happy-harvard-study-says-money-isnt-most-important-factor/?sh=2e2513e5517b&utm_source=ForbesMainLinkedIn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialflowForbesMainLI The US also experienced the greatest high-net-worth population growth of the...

I really push my supply chain students to learn CFO talk. College Accounting to me feels like Supply Chain Finance. The Accounting Minor for our SCM Majors seems like a great fit & has grown on me. Long term in your careers, understanding SCM Finance will be critical.

I really push my supply chain students to learn CFO talk. College Accounting to me feels like Supply Chain Finance. The Accounting Minor for our SCM Majors seems like a great fit & has grown on me. Long term in your careers, understanding SCM Finance will be critical. The worlds of Finance & SCM have collided. Your opportunities are endless if you learn how to talk to the CFO…https://lnkd.in/eJnVHrsM My discussion on why...

“Over time, more companies are choosing to draw from their SCM team when they are looking to fill the CFO role. Therefore, a background in SCM is the perfect preparation for a CFO career path–& possibly even the job of CEO.”

“Over time, more companies are choosing to draw from their SCM team when they are looking to fill the CFO role. Therefore, a background in SCM is the perfect preparation for a CFO career path–& possibly even the job of CEO.” CFO to CFO: Finance and Supply Chain Management:https://lnkd.in/gsCibmeT https://supplychainmanagement.utk.edu/blog/careers-cfo-in-supply-chain-management/ I really push my supply chain students to learn CFO talk. College Accounting to me feels like Supply Chain Finance. The...

Parents: 93% of WMU grads are employed or continuing education- https://lnkd.in/gPxaBnys. Washington Monthly has named WMU the best public university in MI for graduate success based on 10 years of earnings following enrollment. WMU ranks No. 1 in graduate earnings & No. 2 in graduation rates.

Parents: 93% of WMU grads are employed or continuing education- https://lnkd.in/gPxaBnys. Washington Monthly has named WMU the best public university in MI for graduate success based on 10 years of earnings following enrollment. WMU ranks No. 1 in graduate earnings & No. 2 in graduation rates. https://lnkd.in/gtH6efZX. 2021 WMU salary report by every major: https://lnkd.in/gUueUNe7For 2022, see:https://lnkd.in/gxRi75gX Pay attention to what matters most (not rankings). "Students who are able to build strong relationships w/ professors are...