Good morning, Jordan
3 follow-ups need attention this week.
Follow-ups due
Overdue and due in the next 7 days
Follow through: send her my resume this week
SuggestedSend Elena a thank-you note
SuggestedCheck on the introduction to Daniel Okafor on the strategy team at Brightline Retail
SuggestedUpcoming coffee chats
Recent conversations
Talked with Elena Rossi. Elena spent six years running supplier development in Shanghai before moving to Portland. Said Mandarin is a real advantage in sourcing roles, but only with strong analytical skills. Recommended I learn SQL and get comfortable with landed cost models.
Key advice: Mandarin is a real advantage in sourcing roles, but only with strong analytical skills.
Talked with Maya Patel. Maya walked me through her move from procurement at Granite Machinery into consulting. Said the key is learning to structure problems before jumping into analysis. Recommended practicing case interviews with a partner twice a week.
Key advice: The key is learning to structure problems before jumping into analysis.
Relationship overview
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Career insights
Themes from advice you've received
supply chain
1 mention“Mandarin is a real advantage in sourcing roles, but only with strong analytical skills.” — Elena Rossi
technical skills
1 mention“Recommended I learn SQL and get comfortable with landed cost models.” — Elena Rossi
career advice
1 mention“The key is learning to structure problems before jumping into analysis.” — Maya Patel
case interviews
1 mention“Recommended practicing case interviews with a partner twice a week.” — Maya Patel
communication
1 mention“She suggested reading "The Pyramid Principle" to improve my written communication.” — Maya Patel
Before you leave
79 days until Jan 6, 2027
4
People in your network
2
Conversations completed
2
Chats coming up
1
Thank-you notes sent
Focus on a few genuine conversations and thoughtful follow-ups. Quality over quantity.