What to Do Before Accepting a Job

“Congratulations, we would like to extend you an offer!” 

These are words everyone wants to hear after applying and interviewing for a job or internship. You may be eager to say yes right away. However, there are a few things …

By Madison Baggs
Madison Baggs Career Mentor
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#NDSUintern Spotlight: Lucas Batista

Company: Corteva Agriscience

Major: Master’s – Plant Science

Location of Internship: Wamego, Kansas

Internship Title: DELTA Research Intern

Why did you choose the company that you work for?

Corteva Agriscience is a global agricultural company that has always been a …

By Rachana Wright
Rachana Wright Graduate Assistant - Internship Program
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#NDSUintern Spotlight: Terick Frazer

Company: Doosan Bobcat

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Location of Internship: Gwinner, ND

Internship Title: Product Service Co-op

Why did you choose the company that you work for?

I thought I would be able to gain valuable experience in what I have …

By Rachana Wright
Rachana Wright Graduate Assistant - Internship Program
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#NDSUintern Spotlight: Coven Kautzman

Major: Accounting

Company: Eide Bailly

Location of Internship: Fargo, ND

Internship Title: Tax Intern

Why did you choose the company that you work for?

This is my second internship and I have already accepted a full-time offer. I chose Eide …

By Rachana Wright
Rachana Wright Graduate Assistant - Internship Program
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#NDSUintern Spotlight: Braedon Odenthal

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Company: nVent

Location of Internship: Anoka, Minnesota

Internship Title: Operations intern /Manufacturing Engineering Internship

Why did you choose the company that you work for?

I chose nVent because the Hoffman branch is located close enough to my …

By Rachana Wright
Rachana Wright Graduate Assistant - Internship Program
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Tips for the Career Expo!

Attending a career fair can be a great way to explore different job opportunities and make valuable connections for your future. To fully benefit from the experience, it’s important to be prepared. Here are some tips on what to bring …

By Jon Spahn
Jon Spahn Career Mentor
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5 Quick Tips to help you write a Cover Letter!

Cover letters are an important aspect of the job search process, especially for college students. It’s essential that you create a cover letter that stands out from the competition and showcases your skills and qualifications in a professional manner.  

Here …

By Jon Spahn
Jon Spahn Career Mentor
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How to Decide on a Major

As a college student, you’ll be making the first big decisions of your life. One such decision is choosing a major that is right for you. You’ll have to take many things into consideration, such as your interests and skills, …

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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Tips for any incoming college student!

You’re a college student now, lost in an abundance of classes, trying to find out what you want to do right? Whether you know down to a T or not what you want to do, this article is meant to …

By Jon Spahn
Jon Spahn Career Mentor
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Top 5 Must-Have Skills You Need to Be Competitive in Today’s Job Market

More and more companies are prioritizing upskilling, defined as helping workers advance their careers, and reskilling or training workers on new skills they don’t have. They may help their employees with training programs or pay for them to acquire college …

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Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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