| Question: What would “impress” you or help a newly graduated student stand out during these critical times? |
Employer # | Response: |
Employer 1 | Creative solutions. |
Employer 2 | Ability to find solutions that are not apparently obvious. |
Employer 3 | Willing to learn, eager to get out into the workforce, great time management and prioritization skills. |
Employer 4 | ERP knowledge, accounting knowledge, good attitude. |
Employer 5 | Being able to ask questions. |
Employer 6 | Candidates who could convey how they overcame critical supplier shortages, whether it was due to COVID or any other reason. |
Employer 7 | Same things as before. Hard work and a positive attitude. Relentless strive to succeed. |
Employer 8 | Must be a “go-getter” Got to be willing to put in the time and keep the learning mindset. Self-learning is critical in today’s environment with everyone being stretched thin. |
Employer 9 | Individuals that know the value of team playing and the importance of having strategic back up and contingency plans. |
Employer 10 | Dedication, and confidence in success. |
Employer 11 | Continuous learning get a certification, try something new, tear down products of the company you are applying for. |
Employer 12 | Mental toughness, eager to learn and being passionate about your craft. I’m solving supply chain issues that I never knew I could. I’m calling the US GOV to formulate a document to talk to Mexico to force a supplier to open up as one example. We do not have a “Playbook” for these problems and the problems are exhausting because every day is a shutdown situation that can cost millions a day. You have to love what you do, to do this every day at the intensity level it’s at. Having a student that has the grit and grind to fight through these issues by my side as Batman (commodity manger) and Robin (Buyer) is what will impress me. |
Employer 13 | Students able to speak other languages, in particular Mandarin. |
Employer 14 | Demonstrating the ability to lead during the pandemic. In whatever that may be, leaders are realizing how hard it has been during this time. |
Employer 15 | Willing to do whatever it takes. |
Employer 16 | Crisis management skills in a class or from previous experience. |
Employer 17 | Good time management and structure. |
Employer 18 | I’m not sure. |
Employer 19 | Awareness of global trends (tariffs). |
Employer 20 | Positive attitude. |
Employer 21 | Having good communication skills outside of smart devices. |
Employer 22 | Professionalism, being on video, still being able to feel the positive attitude and energy even through the remote setting, someone who understands “word economy” which I know that sounds weird ... but being able to speak clearly and concisely about a topic with as few words as possible is truly a boon in this even more digital age. |
Employer 23 | Someone who is willing to take risk and challenge those around him to create mindful discussions. This would help create generate more ideas to Improve the overall strategy effectiveness. |
Employer 24 | Desire to be at the place of work if needed to support the “manufacturing” (money maker). |
Employer 25 | willingness to learn and ask thoughtful questions, continued involvement in leadership opportunities even during the pandemic, flexibility, and adaptability. |
Employer 26 | Positive attitude, experience, new ideas to help everyone work from home or working while social distancing. |
Employer 27 | Internships are critical. |
Employer 28 | Increased internal communication of the constraints impacting this industry. |
Employer 29 | Again, adaptability. Willing to grow into roles outside of the job description. |