Career Development - How to Ask for a Reference or Recommendation
Sometimes the most challenging part of obtaining a job or experience is making sure you have a credible reference. CASNR Peer Career Coach Abby Misfeldt explains how to ask for a reference or recommendation. Here is a sneak peek video.
Resume Labs will begin again next semester. We enjoyed meeting and helping everyone this semester! As always if you have any questions, please contact Julie Obermeyer, jobermyer@unl.edu, or Marybeth Helmink, mbhelmink@unl.edu.
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Internship Alternative Options
Still seeking a summer experience? What alternative options are available and/or suggested?
● Secure a different Internship – find a remote experience less related to your program but that still has outcomes that connect to the spirit of the unit requirements.
● Micro-internship(s) – consider a short-term, professional experience that will typically last just a few weeks for the duration of a single project.
● Professional development Course – look for these course opportunities that may be offered by individual departments as electives.
● Free elective alternative in your department – talk with your advisor about alternative elective courses that can serve as a replacement for the internship credit.
● Networking and workshop attendance – attend multiple remote events and workshops related to career development skills and provide reflective responses.
● Independent study – meet with a potential faculty/staff advisor or internship coordinator in your unit to develop a customized plan specific for you.
● Research – meet with potential faculty in your department to work out a research project.
● Check out https://www.agcareers.com, Indeed Jobs, or other search engine and look for remote summer employment.
Above all, be careful on the job search and make sure it is a reputable option. There have been warnings of job scammers offering ‘work from home options,’ so play it safe and check the company out on LinkedIn and by asking around!
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Virtual Young Professional Conference
The Indiana Pork Producers Association is inviting participation in their annual Young Professionals Conference --- but this year, the conference will be presented VIRTUALLY!
The conference will be held May 28th and 29th --- there is no cost for students or interns to participate in this VIRTUAL conference --- pre-registration is required by contacting Stephanie Morris sjmorris@inpork.org.
Topics and Speakers Include:
Checkoff Programs and Updates by Todd Rodibaugh with the National Pork Board
Social Media Awareness by Kylee Deniz with the National Pork Board
Opportunities in the Brian by Brain Martin with Martin Family Farms
Biosecurity Awareness by Dr. Andrew Bowman
Career Panel with Clay Zwilling, Jennifer Shike, Amy Cornell
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Part-Time Jobs
1.Harvesting Summer help
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Full-Time Jobs
• 2. Horticulturist - Shawnee County, KS
• 3. HACCP Coordinator - CVA
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1. Harvesting Summer help
Lance and Drew Frederick of Frederick Harvesting, and Mike Keimig of Keimig Harvesting are in need of summer help. The majority of their help comes from out of the country, but COVID-19 is not allowing that this year. Ag students are preferred. Meals will be provided and the pay is very good. Both operations are looking for around 8 college students who are self-motivated, disciplined, dependable, not afraid of hard work, and enjoy a family-type environment.
For more information about Frederick Harvesting, please visit their website: http://www.frederickharvesting.com/ Students can fill out an application from the website. The Fredericks are based out of Alden, KS.
For more information about Keimig Harvesting, students can call (620) 278-2334
Mike and Kathie are based out of Sterling, KS.
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2. Horticulturist - Shawnee County, KS
Under general supervision, this position oversees the horticultural, gardening and landscaping activities at both the Lake Shawnee Greenhouse and the Gage Park Greenhouse as well as other various park areas. Performs other duties as required. This position is supervised by the Parks Supervisor. Valid Driver’s License and able to operate a County owned vehicle (HR 2013-2). A valid Kansas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required by the end of probation.
More information and the application form can be found on their website: https://www.snco.us/oasys
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3. HACCP Coordinator - CVA
As the HACCP Coordinator for Central Valley Ag Cooperative you will be responsible for the development of the CVA’s Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Safe Feed Production Policies. This position will also be responsible for ensuring that CVA’s policies and procedures are in practice at each location across the company.
They are hiring in the following locations: Duncan, NE, US Elgin, NE, US Hinton, IA, US Humphrey, NE, US Oyens, IA, US Scribner, NE, US, and Utica, NE, US
To learn more or apply, visit the job listing: AgHires
More details at: http://microbiology@unl.edu