6 Life Lessons Students Can Learn From Working Part-Time During College

Getting your first job, no matter where it is, should be a reason for celebration. Managing life as a student and working part-time requires a lot of commitment and maturity, so congratulations on taking another step towards becoming a responsible …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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#NDSUintern Spotlight: Aleesha Moss

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Company: Brunswick Corporation

Location of Internship: New York Mills, MN

Internship Title: Product Engineering Intern/Co-op

Why did you choose the company that you work for?
I grew up fishing in Lund boats as a little girl. Thought …

By Ashley Peifer
Ashley Peifer Events and Marketing Intern
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#NDSUintern Spotlight: Emily Spilde

Major: Accounting

Company: Doosan Bobcat

Location of Internship: West Fargo, ND

Internship Title: Finance Co-op

Why did you choose the company that you work for?

I chose Doosan Bobcat because of the great learning opportunity they presented. I am able …

By Ashley Peifer
Ashley Peifer Events and Marketing Intern
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Tips for Crafting a Post-Interview Thank-You Note

One of the most important pieces of interview advice is to remember your manners—and by that I mean, write thank-you notes. Sending your interviewer a quick thank-you note is an easy way to make a great impression and show your …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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#NDSUintern Spotlight: Jacob Dammen

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Company: Collins Aerospace 

Location of Internship: Jamestown, North Dakota

Internship Title: Manufacturing Engineering Co-op

Why did you choose the company that you work for?
I chose to work for Collins because it allowed me to gain experience …

By Ashley Peifer
Ashley Peifer Events and Marketing Intern
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#NDSUintern Spotlight: Jack Radtke

Major: Manufacturing Engineering

Company: Doosan Bobcat

Location of Internship: Gwinner, ND

Internship Title: Manufacturing Engineering Co-op

Why did you choose the company that you work for?
Doosan Bobcat is a very reputable company in our area, and I knew it …

By Ashley Peifer
Ashley Peifer Events and Marketing Intern
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Ask a CM!

Hi Everyone!

I hope you are all doing well and enjoying the fall weather!

This week’s question is: Can alumni work with CM?

The short answer is yes!

Alumni are able to access our services for up to 5 years

By Sabrina Eggert
Sabrina Eggert Career Mentor
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Ask a CM!

Hi Everyone!

Hopefully you have heard of all of the virtual career fairs we are putting on in the upcoming weeks. These fairs are a great opportunity to network, practice speaking with employers, and maybe even land a job or …

By Sabrina Eggert
Sabrina Eggert Career Mentor
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#NDSUintern Spotlight: Teresa Wald

Major: Agriculture Economics

Company: Hometown Credit Union

Location of Internship: Kulm, ND

Internship Title: Intern

Why did you choose the company that you work for?
I knew Hometown Credit Union had developed a good reputation of helping people in tight …

By Ashley Peifer
Ashley Peifer Events and Marketing Intern
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Internship Tuesday- The Email You Have to Send After Interviewing for an Internship

It’s job fair season at NDSU YAY!!! You’ve done all the leg work and checked all the boxes:

Get your resume professionally reviewed : check
Register to attend a virtual job fair: check
Get your favorite interview outfit: check
Elevator pitch / …

By Emmanuel Jinor
Emmanuel Jinor Internship Program Specialist
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