We invite you to explore this cluster to determine if it is a good fit for you and leverage our resources to launch your job, internship, or graduate school search.
Make an Appointment with a Career Coach
- Log into your MyUTK account.
- Select “Academic Support” from the options at the top of the screen and select “Vol Connect” from the dropdown menu.
- This will take you to the Vol Connect student portal.
- Click “Connect” from the options at the top of the screen and select “Schedule Appointments” from the dropdown menu.
- Click the blue “Schedule an Appointment” button.
- Select the “Teams” tab.
- Select the Center for Career Development and Academic Exploration.
- Select the topic (Career Coaching) and subtopic.
- Select the preferred date, time, staff member, and modality.
- Indicate what you would like to discuss during your appointment in the comment box.
- To confirm the appointment, click “Schedule ___ Appointment.” Your appointment will NOT be saved until you click this button.
- Please call 865-974-5435 if you have problems scheduling your appointment online.
Example Career Paths and Job Titles
- Purchasing Manager
- Commodity Manager
- Sourcing Manager
- Category Manager
- Buyer
- Procurement Specialist
- Production Planner
- Logistics Manager/Consultant
- Fulfillment Manager
- Transportation Manager
- Production Manager
- Materials Manager
- Operations Supervisor/Coordinator
- Area Manager
- Account Coordinator/Manager
- Inventory/Supply/Demand Planner
- Materials Manager
- Project Manager
- Supply Chain Strategist/Manager/Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Quality Assurance Manager/Specialist
- Operations Systems Analyst
- Supply Chain Consultant
Career Resources
Below are a few platforms you can use to explore and learn more about Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences:
Please consider viewing other industry clusters pages besides Logistics, Management, & Business Operations as there can be overlap.
You can view a list of student organizations related to business on VolLink or by going to the Student Organization website for the Haslam College of Business. Below are a few examples of some student organizations:
- Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)– Educates all students about the exciting and rewarding career opportunities in supply chain management within a global context.
- NeXxus– Builds confidence and increases knowledge of the supply chain management major and career opportunities for women students.
- Supply Chain Management Scholars of Distinction, an honor society for supply chain majors.
Professional Organizations can be helpful in exploring more about careers, finding job opportunities, and connecting with professionals in your area of interest. Many have their own job search boards along with a way to sign up for job alerts. You can view a list of Professional Organizations associated with your area/major on What Can I Do With This Major. Below are a few examples of some professional organizations:
Below are a few platforms you can use to research specific job opportunities within Logistics, Management, and Business Operations:
Graduate School Application Resources Many graduate school resources can be found on our Prepare for Graduate School website, including deciding on graduate school, resumes, letters of recommendation, and admissions essays/personal statements. Graduate School Applications take time and will require roughly 6-9 months of preparation.