2008-2009 Agricultural Systems Management Placement
Department of Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND 58102
August, 2009
NUMBER OF GRADUATES:  15
 
PLACEMENT AFTER GRADUATION:
Industry: 5
Farming: 8
Unknown: 2
 
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
 
COMPANIES THAT HIRED:
Brantner Farms
Gooseneck Implement
K&T Irrigation
Osnabrock Farmers Co-op Elevator
RDO Equipment Co.
Wells Fargo Bank
 
COMPANIES THAT INTERVIEWED:

Brantner Farms
Environmental Tillage Systems
Farmers Union Oil, Mohall
Gooseneck Implement

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.

 
JOB TITLES:

Aftermarket Coordinator
Agronomist
Field Inspector
Irrigation Technician

Sales Representative
Self-employed

 
 
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)
 
HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS:
  • Get an internship
  • Network
  • Use the Career Center
  • Go to career fairs
  • Research the company
  • Start early
  • Keep a positive attitude
  • Get involved on campus
  • Get involved!!
 
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