Student Recruitment: An Interview with Michelle Luong
We had a chance to speak with Michelle Luong, a senior at Penn State University, majoring in Supply Chain & Information Systems with a minor in Information Systems Management. She has completed one co-op at Kimberly-Clark and two summer internships at Bank of America (all within procurement) throughout her time at Penn State. We met Michelle at this year’s NASPO Annual Conference, and we were so captivated by her insight and conversation that we interviewed her on student recruitment into public procurement. The following is part one of our conversation with Michelle on how state procurement offices can better recruit students.
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Continuous Process Improvement: Where to Start?
Have you set the right KPIs for effective CPI? Are you optimizing your operations for a synergistic effect?
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Recruitment. Here We Go Again!
Let’s continue to talk about the talent supply chain.
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I’m Taking My Talents to the State!
In 2010 the best basketball player in the world, LeBron James, decided to broadcast “The Decision” the now infamous television event to announce where he was going to play next season. Would LeBron be coming back to his old team, or would he sign with a new one? Read more “I’m Taking My Talents to the State!”
Documenting Processes and Procedures: Not Just for Litigation Anymore!
“If you don’t write it down, it didn’t happen.” How many of us have heard this before – most likely from a lawyer?
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The Help You Need: Internships & Your Office
Believe it or not, summer is the time where many students are preparing for graduation. How can a student who is on summer vacation prepare for graduation?
Mentorship – Benefits for All
How do you learn best? In the classroom, a digital environment, independent study, or one on one interaction? The answer may vary depending on many factors, but individual instruction is a very effective way to learn. Read more “Mentorship – Benefits for All”
Pulse Fiscal Year Round-Up!
It is that time of the year again.