823 Advizers
Christina
Supplier Manager
Cisco Systems Inc - San Jose, CA
Michigan State University
Arizona State University
Q1Career path
Resume Building
Career Exploration
Networking
1:28
"it's the first document, it's your first impression, and it can make or break if you get to the next phase."
Q2Main responsibilities
Relationship Management
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
1:29
"if you go to supply chain, you become a reverse salesperson."
Q3Day in the life
Supply Chain Management
Problem-Solving
Negotiation
1:41
"I'm an escalation point within the supply chain. If the other elements of the team have not been able to solve the problem, it's escalated to me."
Q4Most important skills - role
Communication
Career Development
Networking
2:21
"be known for following up and be known for if you're making promises, you keep it"
Q5Favorite parts - role
Project Management
Relationship Building
Influence and Negotiation
1:45
"if you're good at navigating relationships and influencing, don't shy away from investing in that skill and learning influence, learning negotiations, learning how to be persuasive."
Q6Biggest challenge - role
Problem-Solving
Communication
Data Analysis
0:52
"Navigating ambiguity"
Q7Favorite parts - industry
Supply Chain Management
Global Impact
Technology
1:46
"Cisco specifically, it helps bring connectivity to places around the world. So I think I get a lot of satisfaction knowing that I have at least a small part in doing that."
Q8Who thrives in industry
Flexibility
Responsiveness
Adaptability
3:12
"being adaptable and flexible"
Q9Wish known before - industry
Communication
Follow Through
Reliability
1:07
"I think that anyone can learn anything if you put your mind to it. Um, and if you're willing to grind and get your hands dirty."
Q10Entry-level positions
Procurement
Operations
Supply Chain Management
0:46
"The main port of entry for supply chain is procurement, operations and logistics, and industrial engineering."
Q11Significant lesson - career
Problem-Solving
Leadership
Negotiation
2:00
"Taking the ego out of what makes me look good versus what is best for the company"
Q12College ideas for success
Networking
Career Planning
Interview Skills
1:52
"Look at your four years and do it in two quarters and determine what you're gonna accomplish each quarter."