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Pursuing a Career in Agriculture as a Life Sciences Major

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Jordan
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TweetThe life sciences industry is growing. According to the 2010 U.S. census shown below, college graduates with life science majors have had traditionally low unemployment rates compared to other majors. However, universities are graduating more students interested in this industry … Continue reading →

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How to Make Your Application Stand Out

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Jordan
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TweetWhen you apply for a position, standing out in the applicant pool is important. Some positions get hundreds of applicants. Here are some tips to help your application get noticed! 1. Start with the basics (resume, cover letter, references) The … Continue reading →

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Earth Day 2013 – Careers in the Environment

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Jordan
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TweetWe can all remember the Earth Day festivities in elementary school when wildlife experts would bring animals to the classroom and tell us interesting facts about their behaviors and habitat. For some students, conserving these species and their environment turned … Continue reading →

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How to Tell if You Qualify for a Job

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Jordan
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TweetWhenever I look at a job description, the first thing I ask myself is, “Do I qualify for this job?” As students, we are very focused on our dream job – which can actually turn into a stumbling block. Below … Continue reading →

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