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Career prep HALEY HALVORSON Lifestyles Editor

Start preparing early Don’t wait until senior year to start preparing for a job after college. Use your first three years to get a head start and be better prepared when the time comes to apply for jobs and internships.

Apply for internships

Embrace mistakes

Visit the Office of Career Development

Mistakes are bound to happen — focusing on how to fix and learn from them can help you in the long run and motivate you to be better.

Don’t be afraid to be wrong and ask for help. Your employers and SDSU faculty are there to help you learn and grow.

Located in the Student Union, there are people there to help students look for jobs and internships and to point you in the right direction. Other services offered include resume and cover letter reviews and interview preparation.

Looking for internships simply on Google can be confusing and a little frustrating to some students.

But during the fall and spring semester, SDSU offers many different career fairs for different majors. This spring there will be nursing, engineering, economics & management and hospitality management career fairs for students to attend. See page 9 for dates and registration information.

Build a professional online presence

Assess yourself

Practice an interview

Figure out what skills you have, know what skills you need and work on them to prepare for a career in the future. This is a good way to take the time to figure out a potential job’s requirements — and if you don’t think you meet that requirement — pick up an extra class close to that topic.

Take advantage of the different career and job fairs SDSU offers and use those opportunities to your advantage by applying to companies and organizations for summer internships. Even if you don’t get the job, the practice still benefits you.

Websites like LinkedIn are a good way to show employers who you are professionally. You can also use platforms like Twitter or Facebook to like, comment and share content related to your major or professional interests.

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Involvement in student organizations related to your major or field of interest can be extremely beneficial. Clubs also make good additions to resumes to show involvement.

Create basic application documents If you don’t already have a resume, cover letter or references, take time during winter break to prepare those and organize what you are going to use to apply to jobs.

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Resume EMMA ANDERSON Reporter Resumes can be tricky.

At their best, they can make you stand out from everyone else who applied and can secure a great job.

At their worst, they get tossed in the trash with the other rejects.

There is no denying that resumes are crucial and knowing exactly what should be included in them is equally as important.

Pack it into one page. No future employers wants to read pages and pages of your skills and experience.

While those thing are important, the reality is it is not necessary and it most likely will not make the final cut.

An online article by Kristen Bahler notes “instead of cramming every entry-level job and internship you’ve ever had onto one sheet of paper, pick and choose the roles most relevant to the one you’re applying for.”

Make sure to include your contact

information somewhere near the top.

This might seem trivial, but it is super important that your potential employer knows how to contact you.

“Your name, city and state, phone number and email address should be prominently displayed on your resume,” an online article by Daniel Bortz said.

It might even be a good idea to include links to your social media profiles, as long as they are professional and do not contain content that could misrepresent you.

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2. Be Reachable: Provide your contact info near the header.

5. Show Off Your Skills: State the most critical information on your resume. Make sure your highlighted skills show why you’re a good fit for the job.

3. Get the Grade: List any jobs require degrees or certifications, so make sure to list yours. GPA is optional, but worth it if you have high marks.

6. Extra Stuff: Include organizations, volunteering, awards and even interesting hobbies or activities.

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Cover letter DANIELLE SONS Reporter Students can’t survive high school without hearing about the importance of resumes countless times. It’s one of the most important aspects to showing business professionals that you may be the best candidate for a job.

However, job applicants commonly forget about the cover letter.

The main purpose of the cover letter is to provide more detailed information about your skill sets and work experiences. Before employers read a resume, a good cover letter can provide a first impression.

First impressions can help to

solidify a positive relationship from the start. Without a cover letter, employers could be left to trust their gut about certain aspects of a resume.

There are numerous ways to write a cover letter, but the best focus on a few methods. Following these tips will help ensure a employer will remember your application over others.

Throughout the cover letter you should:

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Anatomy of a cover letter ANNA PARKER

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THE INTRO: HOOK THE EMPLOYER Engage the employer to prove you re a viable candidate. Demonstrate knowledge of their company it helps them understand you re passionate about the field you chose and the organi ation itself.

As with any piece of writing, an engaging introduction encourages the reader to move to the next section. A cover letter is no exception.

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THE MIDDLE: TELL YOUR STORY he most important part of this section of your cover letter is to explain why you are a good fit for the company and vice versa. Don t be afraid to list some accomplishments relevant awards or promotions show experience. Detail examples of con ict resolution from your past and list some qualities of how great of a worker you are.

Be cautious, however, and don t try to tell too many stories. Pick the most relevant or impactful item to avoid sounding self conceited.

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THE CONCLUSION: SEAL THE DEAL he conclusion doesn t have to be long. n fact, it is best to keep it one to two sentences. End on a note that opens conversation, a call to action, this will increase your likeliness for a call back for an interview.

Sincerely, our ame

BONUS TIPS Write toward company’s vibe It’s imperative to do is determine the companies vibe before you even start writing a cover letter

Speak Specifically: Give details about yourself that show the experience you have that the company needs.

Add humor if appropriate: Adding in some humorous parts in the cover letter can lessen the boring job that employers have while reading hundreds of job applications.

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Present your best self in interviews BRIANNA SCHREURS Editor-in-Chief

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ith the summer internship and job search in full swing at South Dakota State University, students are trading sweats for suits to impress potential employers.

What you wear matters. Within the first 10 seconds of meeting your interviewer—otherwise known as the

‘meet-and-greet’—that person has decided whether or not you’re right for the job, according to a study by Frank Bernieri Ph.D., an associate professor of psychology at Oregon State University “In fashion, or what you wear in general, is a large nonverbal communicator,” senior apparel merchandising major Kara Trenhaile said.

If you dress appropriately, you will be less focused on how you look and

more focused on how to answer the interviewer’s questions, Trenhaile said.

Chris Kotschevar, a pharmacy major, said he dresses up for every interview—phone or face-to-face—because of the confidence it gives him.

“There’s never such a thing as dressing up too much,” Kotschevar said. “It shows commitment.”

Here are tips on how to dress for success during your job hunt:

Do research Back to basics It’s important to keep your outfit simple, said Susan Fredrikson, career development specialist at the Center for Student Engagement.

“Generally speaking, you want to stay on the conservative side and keep it simple, so the interviewer isn’t distracted from what you’re saying,” Fredrikson said.

Trenhaile and Fredrikson agree wearing solid colors is the best way to go. They recommend staying away from too many patterns because it doesn’t look as put together.

The safest color to wear is black, Trenhaile said.

“It’s a serious color,” she said.

“Black is known for its professionalism and sophistication.”

“Dark colors communicate professionalism,” Kotschevar said. If you don’t like black, always go with a dark color like charcoal or navy.

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Each industry has slightly different rules for dress. Some pieces that could work for an interview with a summer camp, may not work in an interview with a law firm.

Each company will have its own dress culture, Kotschevar said. When considering what to wear, Kotschevar suggests contacting someone in the field or asking professors.

“The Career Center on campus has a good grasp of what employers look for, too,” Kotschevar said.

Splurge on quality pieces To find inspiration for outfits, Trenhaile looks through Pinterest and Instagram. Sometimes, though, those items can be expensive.

The price of professional clothes can be daunting, but worth it, Fredrikson said.

“College students are done growing so they will be able to wear clothing for a few years,” Fredrikson said.

Fredrikson said it is possible to find professional wear at consignment stores as well.

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When in doubt, don’t There is a list of no-no’s when interviewing. No short pants or skirt, no opened toed shoes or low-cut tops and say no to ill-fitting clothes and cargo pants. And don’t wear leggings or anything too sheer, Fredrikson said.

“For students - especially when they think of dressing up - they don’t do it often, so they may misconstrue it to party dress up,” Fredrikson said. “If you want to do something really different to stand out, you have to be careful.”

Fredrikson urges everyone to dress for the position they want and look put-together.

“If you’re questioning if it is appropriate, it’s probably not,” Trenhaile said.

Kotschevar suggests a trial run, trying on different clothing and ask for a second opinion to see what looks best.

“Ask for help,” Kotschevar said.

“Go to the store and ask workers there.

Don’t be afraid to try a lot of things, too.”

Always smile No matter what you’re wearing to an interview, it’s important to “wear something that makes you feel good,” Kotschevar said.

Trenhaile agrees.

“Find what you’re confident in and smile,” Trenhaile said.

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How to nail RENAE VINZANT Reporter

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You know exactly what you’re going to wear. You know exactly what time to arrive and where to go. But what are you going to say? Preparing for a job interview is the most important part of the process of landing an internship or job.

Interviews can evoke stress and nervousness, but South Dakota State’s Office of Career Development helps students prepare in a variety

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of ways. “[Being prepared] is going to help you avoid, as much as possible, being nervous, or at least being terribly nervous,” said Sherry Fuller Bordewyk, associate director for career development.

Having some nerves during an interview is normal, but students shouldn’t have to hold back during an interview.

“For students going into their first interview, it is crucial to practice beforehand. Nerves are hard to control, but the more times you interview, the calmer your nerves will become,” said Samuel

Johnson, student coordinator for the College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences.

Many students don’t think they have enough experience or skills for certain jobs. However, Fuller Bordewyk said this doesn’t necessarily disqualify students from those positions.

“Even if you are applying to an internship and don’t have a lot of experience, you have transferable skills. Let the employer know that you can learn and be a productive member of the team,” Fuller Bordewyk said.

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an interview Also, know the employer well through research, so you don’t walk into the interview blind about the company. Anticipate some of the interview questions that may be asked and practice these.

When the interview has finished, always ask questions to the employer.

Avoid asking about salary or benefits until the job offer has come in, but instead, ask about what would be expected during the job.

“Having questions ready to ask shows the employer that you are detailed and curious about what your future in the company may look like,” Johnson said.

The Office of Career Development, located in the Union, wants to help students perform better in interviews and eliminate some stress they may have. Students can attend walk-in hours each week that are posted on the

Office of Career Development Facebook and Twitter page. Students are encouraged to bring their resumes and cover letters for review, and questions that they may have about their future interview.

Bordewyk encourages students to use the resources offered on campus, such as online resources through the website Handshake, career fairs and career readiness workshops.

Handshake is also an online job board specifically for SDSU students.

On the site, there are job and internship postings, as well as handout materials that the Office of Career Development uses to prepare students.

Starting in April there will be workshops ranging from how to write resumes and cover letters, to interview preparation and searching for jobs.

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Students must be able to identify their transferable skills, such as leadership roles, written and verbal communication and teamwork, Kayla Bucknell, employer relations coordinator said.

When preparing, know yourself well. Know who you are, what your skills are and what you can bring to the organization to be a valuable member of the team.

The employer will appreciate well thought out answers to the “tell me about yourself” question, that is expected in almost all interviews.

“We know what we’re good at, but we often don’t know how to express it,” Fuller Bordewyk said.

Study the job posting and know what qualifications that the employer is looking for. This can help prepare answers and examples for specific questions.

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Find career opportunity through internships LIBBEY MILES Reporter With job fair season upon us, it’s important to start thinking about a summer internship. For students still searching, there are plenty of resources available on campus or in the Brookings community.

Sherry Fuller Bordewyk, associate director of career development at SDSU, said students have unlimited options – especially online. Some of her top recommendations are the Handshake app, LiveInBrookings.com, Indeed.com and LinkedIn. She suggested the Handshake App because it has jobs specifically offered to SDSU students. Fuller Bordewyk said employers reach out to SDSU be-

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cause they are looking for the specific skills students have to offer. Students can also see upcoming career fairs and events and even preregister from the app.

“On whatever site you use: upload a resume, allow your profile to be searched by employers and set an alert to notify you via text or email when new positions have been posted similar to the ones you are looking for,” Fuller Bordewyk said.

Fuller Bordewyk also strongly encourages students to attend career fairs held throughout the school year as it gives students an advantage in networking.

“Nothing can replace face-to-face contact,” Fuller Bordewyk said. “It’s just a matter of taking the time to dress to impress and introduce your-

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self to recruiters.”

Lance Gladis, an employment specialist for the South Dakota Department of Labor, suggests their website, SDJobs.org.

“We have all types of work for students ranging from manufacturing and assembly to customer service and office work. We also list internships and students can search directly for those from our advanced search screen,” Gladis said.

He explained how the employment rate in Brookings is so low that employers are hiring college students to fill open positions.

“It really is just a matter of finding the right fit between your college schedule and the needs of the business. Everyone who wants a job should be able to get a job,” Gladis said.

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How to rock your internship on the first day: Advice from Vicki Salemi, a careers expert at Monster, and Jodi R. R. Smith, etiquette consultant and president of Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting.

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1. Do some research beforehand.

“Start with companies’ latest news and social media profiles,” Salemi said.

2. Be on time and well-dressed.

Salemi says two of the biggest factors of professionalism are punctuality and looking the part.

3. Ask a lot of questions.

Salemi says you should ask your boss to set aside at least 10 minutes to go over your job responsibilities with you.

4. Use lunch to get to know people.

“Ask about their backgrounds, what they like about the company if there’s anything they wished someone had told them on their first day of work, ” Smith said.

5. Take notes.

“Have a pen and paper with you always and constantly take notes,” said Smith. Smith says to not take notes on your phone as it could look like you are texting.

6. Check-in.

Smith says don’t just disappear at the end of the day. “Check in at the end of the day to say you’re getting ready to leave. And always ask if there’s anything else they need right now,” Smith said.

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Part-time jobs advance BRIANNA SCHREURS Editor-in-Chief

transferable skills — whether its customer service, teamwork communication,” she said.

SDSU and Brookings have many opportunities for students to find jobs to reap the benefits of working parttime.

Abby Flanery, junior business economics major, found her on-campus job at Information Exchange using Handshake. She works eight hours a week and says her employer tries to give all the employees a day off once a week.

“So many different people come up to Info Exchange on a daily basis,” Flanery said. “There have been multiple occasions where someone sees me at other locations and says, ‘Hey, you work at Info Exchange, right?”

Fuller Bordewyk said while most students may have a strong interest

In the midst of classes and a social life adding a job to a busy schedule may seem impossible, but according to the U.S. Department of Education, a job may be worth it.

The U.S. Department of Education found that students working 1-15 hours weekly have a significantly higher GPA than those who work a fulltime job or don’t work at all in college.

According to Sherry Fuller Bordewyk, associate director for Career Development at SDSU, part-time jobs are more than just a GPA booster. Working helps students build a professional network and developing transferable skills.

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working on-campus there are many job opportunities off-campus too.

“We are so fortunate that Brookings community provides such a wide range of part-time and seasonal work.

It’s a win-win for the community and employers,” Fuller Bordewyk said.

“Brookings relies on students.”

Businesses like Hitch Studio, a wedding and event planning service, employ many student workers. Last academic year, Hitch had 20 student employees.

Taylor Livingston, retail manager at Hitch, said student employees are “always willing to learn and coming up with new ideas that keep the full-time employees on their toes.” Most students working at Hitch are interested in graphic design, marketing and event planning.

“One thing we try really hard with

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student success in school is having an open culture at Hitch,” Livingston said. “We want them to be comfortable asking us questions, we want them to learn what they want to learn.”

Whether it’s learning on the job or learning in the classroom, Fuller Bordewyk said “waiting is absolutely fine. It is very much so an individual choice.”

Whenever a student decides when the right time is to go for a job, Fuller Bordewyk wants to encourage them not to be fearful.

“Thousands and thousands have applied and interviews and you’re not the first and not alone,” she said.

Students can easily find jobs through http://dlr.sd.gov/, Handshake or the Office of Career Development on campus.

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Grads turn to SDSU for jobs

MIRANDA O’BRYAN Reporter Students often times find themselves in a bind after graduation, searching frantically to find the job that fits them best.

However, some South Dakota State graduates have found jobs hiding under their noses for the last four years.

Tate DeJong 2017 graduate Majored in speech communication

Lorang said he chose to stay at SDSU because he wanted to keep the connections and networks he’d created during his undergrad.

He is currently pursuing his masters in speech communication and acts as an assistant coach for Jackrabbit Forensics.

“I changed disciplines pretty dramatically from my bachelor’s degree in biology, and I’d established a wide network and a deep connection to SDSU that I was reluctant to give up,” Lorang said. “Since my academic territory was going to be almost completely new, I wanted some things to stay the same.”

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During his time as a student, he worked on campus giving tours as an admissions ambassador.

“That is what led me to seek out potential opportunities working on a college campus in the Admissions Office,” he said.

At the end of his senior year, a position as an admissions counselor opened up.

He said he gets to see a new side of campus after transitioning from student employee to full-time employee, but he still has the same goals now that he’s an admissions counselor.

“The focus is still in the same place, but my role has certainly shifted.

life as a student and faculty member was an adjustment, especially with the continuation his involvement on campus. But Lorang speaks highly of SDSU’s ability to prepare both undergraduate and graduate students for their future careers.

“Whether at the undergraduate or graduate level, SDSU prepares our graduates very well to be successful in the job market or in further education,” Lorang said. “I believe SDSU is a great place to work for many of the same reasons it’s a great place to be a student: its size, people-centered atmosphere, involvement and service opportunities and land grant mission.”

Working towards making sure that the students are finding the right place for them to continue their education is the end goal,” DeJong said. “Always about the students.”

SDSU offers many great employment opportunities for students to get their foot in the door in areas they may be interested in and can even offer further employment in those areas after graduation.

“There is certainly value to going elsewhere for a job to have new experiences and meet new people,” DeJong said. “But if people love Brookings and SDSU as much as I do, then sticking around SDSU is a great choice.”

Nick Lorang 2017 graduate Majored in biology

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BRIANNA SCHREURS Reporter Some of the first people students meet at South Dakota State are dressed in yellow polos, khakis and sometimes a fanny pack.

These people are Orientation Leaders. OLs help incoming students and their families with the transition to SDSU. This is a different kind of summer job that allows students to develop communication and teamwork skills.

Abby Mathiason, sophomore prepharmacy major and new student orientation (NSO) student coordinator, said the job assisted her with personal development.

“Initially applied to be an OL because I wanted to have a bigger connection to the university. I also wanted to become more confident speaking with and in front of others,” she said.

Mathiason wanted to make the ori-

entation process better for incoming students as she remembers the stress she felt registering for classes.

“The Orientation Leaders I experienced when I first came to SDSU really helped me, she said. “So, I wanted to have a role in helping future students through this.”

Director of Administration Adam Karnopp said a desire to “demystify the college transition experience” is crucial for being hired as an OL. Each year, NSO hires 20-25 OLs to help with around 14 orientation sessions each summer. There are orientations outside summer months for late fall/early winter for spring admits.

According to Karnopp, all the orientations wouldn’t be possible without a strong team.

“The real strength is in the team,” he said. “We like to hire all types of students – all majors, grade levels, personality types, hometowns, etc.

– because SDSU is made up of all types of students who make this place

great.”

The job pays $9.10 an hour and OLs who come back for a second year receive a raise.

There’s informational meetings where current OLs share their experience and answer potential OLs’ questions at 12 p.m. Jan. 9 and 10 and 5 p.m. Jan. 14 and 15 all in the Oakwood room on the upper level of the Student Union.

For an application email sdsu. orientation@sdstate.edu for a PDF version of the application or a hard copy can be gotten from Information Exchange in the Union. The application deadline is Jan. 22.

Karnopp said the job can be challenging, as students interact with new students and different team members, but it’s rewarding.

“A great deal of personal and professional growth takes place during the year, and sometimes more,” Karnopp said.

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