The Answer to: Do You Really Have Transferable Skills or Are You Just Unqualified?

Transferable skills are an important part of today’s job applications.  It is very important to understand employers are looking for employees able to adapt to their culture and unique company needs.  That is where transferable skills come in.  But how …

By Alecia Vogl
Alecia Vogl Career Mentor
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#NDSUintern Spotlight

Intern: Nathan Glass

Major: Accounting

Company: Eide Bailly

Location of Internship: Fargo, ND

Internship Title: Audit Intern

Why did you choose the company that you work for?
Eide Bailly is a top 20 accounting firm headquartered here in Fargo, so …

By Courtney O'Hotto
Courtney O'Hotto Graduate Assistant
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#NDSUalumni Spotlight

Name: Emma Papenfuss

Graduation Term/Year: May 2018

Current Company: Hefty Seed Company

Current Position: Sales Agronomist

How long have you been in your current position: 3 months

What is the most rewarding part of your internship?
The best part about …

By Courtney O'Hotto
Courtney O'Hotto Graduate Assistant
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#NDSUintern Spotlight

Intern: Zachary Jungclaus

Major: Marketing

Company: PepsiCo

Location of Internship: Sioux Falls, SD

Internship Title: Sales Management Associate

Why did you choose the company that you work for?
The PepsiCo leadership/recruitment team was very polite and professional. They showed me …

By Courtney O'Hotto
Courtney O'Hotto Graduate Assistant
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Ask the CC

Hello everyone!

This week’s question: Do I need an objective on my resume?

That is a great question! Let’s first start with what an objective actually is!

Optional short statement typically found at the top of a resume
States what …

By Andrea Richard
Andrea Richard Graduate Career Mentor
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Here’s Why You Should Update Your LinkedIn Profile (Even if You’re Not Looking for a Job)

Almost everything in your life eventually needs an update—your car, your clothing, your Facebook profile picture. Just the other day, I discovered that my running shoes are so worn down I’m basically running barefoot.

Your LinkedIn profile is no different. …

By Alecia Vogl
Alecia Vogl Career Mentor
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Ask the CC

Hello everyone!

Since the weather is warming up, would it be appropriate to wear open-toed shoes to my upcoming interview?

This is a great question! The Career Center would suggest against wearing open-toed shoes to an interview.

Even though it …

By Andrea Richard
Andrea Richard Graduate Career Mentor
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Resume Tips – Using Key Words

There is a growing popularity of resume scanning software called Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).  “In 2024, we detected an ATS for 98.4 percent of Fortune 500 companies.” (JobScan.Com). These systems are searching for key words in your resume that match …

By Jerry South
Jerry South Assistant Director of Career Coaching
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#NDSUintern Spotlight

Intern: Tyler Rieger

Major: Electrical Engineering

Company: Western Digital

Location of Internship: Rochester, Minnesota

Internship Title: SIT-lab co-op

Why did you choose the company that you work for?
I chose Western Digital, because I wanted to be able to gain …

By Courtney O'Hotto
Courtney O'Hotto Graduate Assistant
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#NDSUintern Spotlight

Intern: Emma Anderson

Major: Industrial Engineering & Management

Company: Collins Aerospace

Location of Internship: Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Internship Title: Industrial Engineering Co-op

Why did you choose the company that you work for?
Collins Aerospace (formerly Rockwell Collins) was immediately welcoming …

By Courtney O'Hotto
Courtney O'Hotto Graduate Assistant
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