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How long should a typical elevator pitch be?
Between 30-60 seconds
What is the term for the amount of product a company keeps on hand to meet customer demand?
Inventory
What is the STAR method for interviewing?
Situation, Task, Action, and Result
What degree do most undergraduate RBS students earn?
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
What should be included at the top of your resume?
Name, where you're located, phone number, personal email, LinkedIn profile
Name one thing you should always include in your elevator pitch.
Your name, your school and year, your major, some skils/experience, what you are looking for (internship, job, etc.)
What is the process of obtaining the materials needed to make a product?
Procurement/Sourcing
How long after an interview should you follow-up/send a thank you?
Within 24 hours of the interview
How many credits are needed to graduate from RBS?
A minimum of 120 credits
What should a good experience description include?
Bullet points, action verbs, quantified achievements/actions, skills used
What is one good question to ask someone when networking at a career fair or event?
What do you enjoy most about your job?, What does a typical day or week look like for you?, How did you get to where you are in your career?, What is something you wish you knew when you first started in this field?
What does "LIFO" stand for?
Last in, first out
What is one good question to ask in an interview?
Can you describe a typical day or week in this position?, How would you describe the company culture?, How is success measured in this role?, What are the biggest challenges someone in this role might face?, What does the onboarding process look like?
Name all the RBS Majors
Accounting, Business Analytics and Information Technology (BAIT), Finance, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Supply Chain Management
What should the "About" section on your LinkedIn profile include?
A short summary of who you are, what you're studying, and what you're interested in
What should you do after delivering your elevator pitch to keep the conversation going naturally?
Ask an open ended question, offer to schedule a meeting/coffee chat to further network, ask to connect with them on LinkedIn, etc.
What is the term for the delay between ordering inventory and receiving it?
Lead time
What should you research before going into an interview?
The company and its values/company culture, the specific role you're applying for (the responsibilities and skills needed), and information about your interviewer (if applicable)
Which RBS major is consistently ranked top in the nation?
Supply Chain Management
Why is having a professional LinkedIn profile important when applying for jobs or adding your profile to a resume?
It allows you expand on your resume and provide more detail, it highlights your personality and interests more easily, and it provides the opportunity to network with professionals or companies you may be interested in
Why is it important to have variations of your elevator pitch?
It allows you to adapt your message to different audiences and situations, ensuring your message is more relevant, impactful, and persuasive
What is the term for analyzing vulnerabilities in a supply chain and planning responses to minimize disruption?
Risk management/risk mitigation
How can you effectively handle a question you don’t know the answer to during an interview?
Take a moment to think, ask for clarification, and show your thought process by explaining how you would find the answer or by redirecting to a related topic that you know well.
Name 4 out of the 8 RBS concentrations
Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Global Business, Leadership Skills, Management Information Systems, Professional Selling, Real Estate