AgCareers Career Guide - September 2016 - US

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WELCOME
As we
celebrate
ten years of
bringing this
invaluable
resource
known as
out more about their organization and
their available job or internship
opportunities.
Useful articles featured in this guide
will help as you navigate the job search
process and begin your career. Articles
cover topics such as interview questions,
digital resumes, employability skills and
mentoring. If you are considering higher
education, examine the master’s and
continuing education programs
highlighted in the guide.
is the leading
provider of global talent solutions in
agriculture and food, and an award-
winning online career site. Check out
to find the latest
internship and job openings. With more
than 9,000 jobs posted each month,
it is easy to understand why
has helped so many
candidates find their ideal career in
agriculture. Create an account to save
jobs, view your application history
and post your resume to our online
database. For more tips on utilizing
, check out page 15.
Download the recently updated
Job Seeker Mobile App,
sign up for our weekly e-newsletter,
and subscribe to our Career Cultivation
blog, all FREE! Follow us on Facebook,
Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter
and YouTube to receive job search tips
and take part in contests.
We are positive you will find this
Career Guide and to
be instrumental in your search for an
agricultural career. Please share this
publication with friends and fellow
students. Look for an easy to share
electronic version on the
website under
“Employer Guide Articles.” It is an
exciting time to be part of agriculture —
good luck in your career search!
Eric Spell, President of
WELCOME TO OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
the Ag & Food Career
Guide to students and young
professionals, we thought it was time for
a few updates. You’ll notice a fresh cover
design, plus the name change from
Employer to Career Guide to better
reflect the purpose of the guide —
career education, and connecting
people to the varied and numerous
careers in the agriculture and food
industries.
Inside this publication, you will find
valuable job search and career tips,
along with connections to top
organizations in ag and food that are
actively recruiting and hiring students
and new graduates. We encourage you
to review the employers’ profiles to find
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