We hope that all of you Jackrabbits are having a great start to your summer. As part of our ongoing efforts to support and celebrate the SDSU students, we are excited to again feature students through our Summer Internship Spotlight …
I attended SDSU from 2017-2022 to get a degree in Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering with a focus on power machines. During my time at State, I was a member of the Quarter Scale Tractor Club and was a part of …
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Think back to your last job interview: Was it an engaging conversation or an interrogation under fluorescent lights? Or maybe you applied to a company, had a great first- round then second-round interview…only to be ghosted. Too often, companies treat …
The impact South Dakota State University alumni have on our state and communities is wide, varied, loud, and quiet. Personally, I am often drawn to the quiet stories. The stories about people who are consistently out there trying to do …
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This blog post provides faculty and staff an overview of Handshake, marketed as the #1 place for college students to find jobs. Handshake is the Office of Career Development’s online resource for students to connect with employers, search for jobs …
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The success of an interview doesn’t just depend on what you say; it also matters how you say it and the non-verbal cues you give. Even if you spent hours perfecting your resume and preparing answers to common questions, the …
Homes Are Possible Inc. (HAPI), in Aberdeen, South Dakota, has been addressing the regional housing shortage through innovative projects that do more than create homes; they create jobs. By restoring old homes, building new homes, and developing subdivisions, HAPI generates …
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Career mapping is the process of strategically planning your professional journey by identifying potential career paths, the skills you’ll need, and the steps to reach your long-term goals. For environmental studies majors, career mapping is especially important because the field …
I attended SDSU from 2010 – 2015, majoring in Industrial Management. At the time, this major was manufacturing engineering based and I truly enjoyed my major-focused classes. To create opportunities for internships, co-ops, and even full-time employment, I would attend as …
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My journey as a Civil Engineer began at SDSU in 1984. After graduating in 1989, I started my professional career at Banner Associates, Inc., eventually becoming president in 2018. Banner has been fortunate to have its corporate office in the …
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