When you’re applying for a job role, the employer is looking to see how you will be a safe choice hire. This means they are looking for someone who is experienced and shows dedication to the area they are hiring for. Regardless of what job experience and education you may have under your belt, you…

A career fair is a great way to make connections with employers and their companies. Showing up prepared is necessary to make these connections as effective for your professional growth as possible. Below are a few ways to be prepared and make a lasting impact on the employers you connect with: Have a resume prepared…

Figuring out how to explain on your resume what you accomplished at your past positions can be difficult. Follow our tips for describing your past job roles effectively. Start by looking back on all your past experiences and think about what specific job roles you embodied. What did an average day’s work include? What special…

Make the most of your interview; follow-up with a strategically written “thank you” message. Opinions swirl as to if a post-interview thank you message is worth the applicant’s time. If you make the most of your message….it absolutely is! It’s polite. It’s professional. And it just might tip the scale in your favor.

I am so excited to partner with CalAgJobs as a resume writer and career coach. For this inaugural blog post, here’s some comprehensive advice in the form of a story to illustrate your strategy for resume composition. 

Navigating what you should do before, during, and even after an agriculture internship can be tricky, especially if it is your first internship. However, with a good work ethic and effective communication, you can ensure that you will have a successful internship that may lead you into a career in agriculture.

Chris Garmon and Megan Jacobsen started their careers as agriculture students who took on internships. Megan was a 2008 graduate from Fresno State in Agricultural Communications and Chris was an Agricultural Science major at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Chris and Megan both used their strong education in agriculture and a good work ethic during…

It takes a special kind of person to walk through a field in the mid-summer heat of the Central Valley. To those in agriculture, it’s just another Wednesday. Therefore, it is important for the next generation of agriculturalists to know what a career in California’s top industry entails.