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2008-2009 Agricultural Systems Management Placement
Department of Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND 58102
August, 2009 |
NUMBER OF GRADUATES: 15 |
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| PLACEMENT AFTER GRADUATION: |
| Industry: |
5 |
| Farming: |
8 |
| Unknown: |
2 |
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| SALARIES (based on 3 reporting) |
Lowest Salary Offered: |
$24,960 |
Highest Salary Offered: |
$50,000 |
Lowest Salary Accepted: |
$31,200 |
Highest Salary Accepted: |
$45,000 |
Average Salary Accepted: |
$36,233 |
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| COMPANIES THAT HIRED: |
Brantner Farms
Gooseneck Implement
K&T Irrigation |
Osnabrock Farmers Co-op Elevator
RDO Equipment Co.
Wells Fargo Bank |
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| COMPANIES THAT INTERVIEWED: |
Brantner Farms
Environmental Tillage Systems
Farmers Union Oil, Mohall
Gooseneck Implement
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K&T Irrigation
MN Crop Improvement Assoc. (p/t)
Osnabrock Farmers Co-op Elevator
RDO Equipment Co. |
SoMinn Agronomics
Swenson Farms
Wells Fargo Bank
Westway Feeds Inc. |
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| JOB TITLES: |
Aftermarket Coordinator
Agronomist
Field Inspector
Irrigation Technician
Sales Representative
Self-employed |
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| FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO BEING OFFERED POSITIONS: |
Work experience
Leadership skills
Farm background
Work ethic
Internship
Technical skills
Knowledge of ag & related fields
Course work |
Communication skills
Presentation skills
Personality
Good grades
Computer skills
Knowledge of the company
Student activity experiences (ASM club, Ag Tech Expo, Delta Upsilon Fraternity) |
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| HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS: |
- Get an internship
- Network
- Use the Career Center
- Go to career fairs
- Research the company
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- Start early
- Keep a positive attitude
- Get involved on campus
- Get involved!!
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| Property of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering. Last updated 9/24/09 |
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