What is the biggest challenge you have had transitioning from college?

What advice do you have for students searching for a job?

What is the biggest thing you learned your �rst year on the job?

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Kind of like college you have to be productive and seek out answers if you want to do well. �ere are no ground rules or syllabus to guide you. If you want help in college, you have to go to a study session; it’s the same deal when you’re working, you have to seek out advice from your manager or advisor.

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Supply Chain Management Bachelor of Arts

May 2009 True Value Company

My biggest challenge was my routine. It was a lot di�erent than college but once you get yourself se�led, the transition becomes a li�le bit easier. Also, to have supporters for the transition from college to the “real world” was great. �ey were able to give me a lot of advice which helped a lot.

Do research and stay open minded to any and all companies. Make sure you research the jobs and the companies to get as much interview experience as possible.

Inventory Planner

- GE - Levy - Amstar - Archon - Elysion - Kohl’s - Arcelormi�al - Nomad’s Travel Co. - MI O�ce of the Auditor General

Looking for ways to stay busy and add to your resume next

fall?Check out some of these business

organizations!

-Broad China Business Society-Students Consulting for Non-Pro�t

Organizations-Women in Business Students'

Association-Beta Alpha Psi

-Beta Gamma Sigma-Eta Sigma Delta

For more information on business organizations go to...

http://www.bus.msu.edu/clubs/

Hometown: Rochester Hills,MI

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Have an internship this summer?

Here are some quick tips for success

1. ASK LOTS OF QUESTIONS! Being an intern allows you to ask questions that a full time sta� member might not.

2. TAKE NOTES. Carrying a notebook around with you may seem dorky, but it really comes in handy when they are throwing out acronyms you need to remember or words you don't know, so you can look them up later

3. ASK FOR THINGS TO DO. People tend to get caught up in their own projects and forget they have someone like you around to help them with it. So asking for things to do will help keep you busy and show that you are a self-starter, which will de�nitely be remembered around the o�ce.

4. ASK TO SHADOW PEOPLE IN OTHER DEPARTMENTS. If you are interested in another �eld, ask to shadow someone in that department and see what they do. Internships are a great way to explore your interests and you may �nd you’re interested in another �eld all together.

5. ASK TO SEE OTHER PARTS OF THE BUSINESS. Asking to set up a day to tour a company plant or warehouse is a good way to help you understand how the business �ts together and how what your doing a�ects the process. Also, it’s a good way to get out of the o�ce!

6. ASK FOR HELP. If you don't understand something or what you are supposed to do, ask for help. In most companies, people love having interns around and want to help them out and because they have a lot of experience they are a great resource!

7. BE PROFESSIONAL! This means dress and act appropriately.

8. BE CONFIDENT. Companies don't expect you to come in knowing everything. It is a learning experience so be prepared to learn.

9. BE OGANIZED. If you keep your desk organized, it will be much easier to �nd information when you need to answer a quick question.

10. PRIORITIZE. Time management skills are very important in the workforce. You may be handed several projects at once so learning how to balance your time wisely is important in being successful.