Category: Internship and Co-ops
Goals of a Supply Chain Internship or Co-op
Yes, your employer will tell you who you will be working with and what you need to do, but there are so many ways that you can make your supply chain internship work better for you and your employer.
How to Land an Entry Level Supply Chain Job Coming Out of College
Graduating from college with a degree focused on supply chain is an exciting time full of anticipation--the prospects of getting a job and beginning to build a career and a life on your own. It’s what you have been working toward during college. But, how do you make it all happen? You may have questions about the process of looking for a job and what you need to do to land your first entry level supply chain job, whether it is in sourcing/purchasing, logistics/distribution, or production/manufacturing. In this article, we give you some advice on what employers are looking [...]
Podcast: Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Amway – Deb Parme
Deb Parme, Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Amway tells us her story from transitioning from an accounting career to supply chain.
Podcast: Featuring – Brian Fugate
Brian Fugate, Department Chair of Gartner's currently #1 ranked undergraduate supply chain department will talk with us about how he got started in supply chain.
Using Supply Chain Career Services
Students - make your Supply Chain Career Services office one of your first steps in getting started on your supply chain career. And keep using them as an ongoing source of self-assessment and job-hunting partner. Two big mistakes students make while in school are 1) never visiting the Career Services offices, and 2) thinking they only need their help when it is time to start looking for a job. Supply Chain Career Services Offices: Get Started Early and Use Often Yes, supply chain career services are great at assisting on your search process, but they do so much more. Career [...]
Why This Is a Great Time to be a Supply Chain Student
Why This Is a Great Time to be a Supply Chain Student This is a great time to be a student learning how to pursue a supply chain career. But why become a supply chain student? There are many reasons. How about 12 to start with. Everyone Is More Demanding Supply chain has become more in demand because you (all of us) are getting more demanding about the infinite variety of products you want in the sizes, colors, shapes, quantities, packaging, and payment plans that work for you, not the masses. Oh, and you want it now. Delivered. Or [...]
How to Find Supply Chain Internships or Co-ops
How Do I Find Supply Chain Internships and Co-ops? The first step in finding supply chain internships or co-ops is to know what you are looking for, but this is not going to be your first full-time, permanent job coming out of school, so getting experience in a new area might be good for you. However, it is good to focus on the kind of work you think might be your preference after graduation. The second step is knowing where to look. That is the concentration of this article. Use all the resources you possibly can to cast a wide [...]
Why Get a Supply Chain Internship, and When?
Internships and co-ops are the best ways to get practical, highly-valued experience in supply chain. An internship (or two or three!) or a single co-op (because it is a single, multi-semester program) will expand and test both your hard skills and soft skills. This article will help you understand the differences between internships and co-ops, why you should obtain one or the other, and help you understand when they typically take place. Why Get a Supply Chain Internship or Co-op? Attracting employers. Employers considering you for a full-time position after graduation will look first at your previous employment to see [...]
Ways a Supply Chain Student can find a Job
Supply Chain Student Job Search Strategy and Tips A supply chain student job search strategy starts with understanding what you are looking for, then understanding the available resources, plus how to successfully navigate those resources to find the position listings that are the best match for your interests and your capabilities. Then keeping careful track of where your supply chain resume has been uploaded and getting registered for automatic job updates on various job boards and other resources. Your job search should be treated like one of the most valuable projects of your career. Use the strategy guide and tips [...]
