Objectives TODAY
To discuss organizational, size, and quality issues related to Ag BusinessTo give suggestions for making a successful transition to ISU from high school (including the role of advising)To explain the requirements of the Ag Bus major and areas of emphasisTo present typical first-semester, freshmen class schedules in Ag BusTo review related career opportunity information for Ag Bus graduates
Find a job you love and
you’ll never have to work
a day in your life.
Jim Fox
It’s only work if you’d
rather be doing something
else!!
Characteristics of Careers Taken By Ag Business Graduates
Challenging
Interesting
Varied Activities
People Oriented
Money Focus
Rewarding
Opportunities for Advancement
Examples of Companies that Recently Hired ISU Ag Bus Graduates
Archer Daniels Midland
Cargill
GROWMARK
Farmland Industries
Pioneer Hi-Bred International
Syngenta
Dow AgroSciences
Harvest StatesConAgraJohn DeereCase-IHMonsantoFarm Credit Services
(& numerous other banks)
Examples of Companies that Recently Hired ISU Ag Bus Graduates
Kraft FoodsIBP IncorporatedWest Central Co-opRoche Inc.Ag Chem Equipment AsgrowGold Harvest Seed Co.Ft. Dodge An. HealthGeneral Mills
Rolling Hills FS (& other local co-ops)Meredith PublishingU.S. Commodities (& other market advisory co’s.)Northwestern Mutual (& other insurance co’s.)Iowa Pork Producers
Job Information for S06 Ag Business Graduate Placements
No. Offers: Avg. 2.0
Range 1-4
Salaries: Avg. 40+
Range 25-49 (000)
Offer Satisfaction
Duties: Very Satisfied 52%
Satisfied 39%
Salary: Very Satisfied 30%
Satisfied 61%
Fall Graduates as % of Fall through Summer(Agricultural Business)
Typically, of ISU Ag Bus graduates each year, about ¼ to 1/3 graduatein the fall.
Job Possibilities for Ag Bus Majors:
Agricultural SalespersonCommodity MerchandiserAg Loan OfficerCrop Production SpecialistAgribusiness ManagerFarm ManagerFood Broker
Advertising AgentPublic RelationsAppraiserMarket AnalystCooperative Extension AgentAccountantLawyer
Deciding on a Career
1. Learn about the career before graduating
a. related internships/part-time jobs
b. listen to people talk about their jobs
* club meetings
* career seminar classes
* career day exhibits
* personal interviews
c. Read brochures, do research, etc.
Deciding on a Career
2. Pursue what you enjoy
a. Consider your SR and LR goals
b. Always jobs for more good people
c. Realize $ can’t buy happiness
% of Positions Taken by Ag Business Graduates (recent 10 yrs)
22
18
13
10
7 7 7
6
10
0
5
10
15
20
25
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vice
Agrib
us M
gt
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ng
Farm
ing
Gen B
us
Adv S
tudy
Comm
Mer
ch
Acct/I
nsur
Other
Factors Influencing Career Opportunities for Ag Business Graduates
Supply of and Demand for Ag College Graduates
Academic Record
Extracurricular Activities
Work Experiences
Skills/Traits
Fall Ag Business Enrollment
Fall Ag Business Enrollment
699
582
382
415
438
420
391
346
347
369
357
376
335
343
302
243
211
224
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80 85 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 9920
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05
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ISU College of Ag Reports High Placement Rate for Graduates
More than 90 percent of College of Agriculture graduates end up with either a job or acceptance into graduate school within three months of graduation, and 90 percent are placed within six months, according to College of Agriculture career services department.
The market has definitely picked up since Sept. 11, said Mike Gaul, director of career placement for the College of Agriculture. Spring 2004 graduates in particular are having success finding jobs.
Gaul said he attributes most of the College of Agriculture graduates’ success to Iowa State’s very strong reputation, students having strong work ethics and communication skills.
By Katie Morgan, Daily Correspondent- June 4, 2004
% of Graduating Seniors Reporting a Position Taken in Ag Bus or Gen Bus at Time of Convocation
63 61 6254 55 50 53 58
41 3731 35
24 22 2436
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S98 S99 S00 S01 S02 S03 S04 S05
Semester
%
Ag Bus Ag EdS
Objectives TODAY
To discuss organizational, size, and quality issues related to Ag Business
To give suggestions for making a successful transition to ISU from high school (including the role of advising)
To explain the requirements of the Ag Bus major and areas of emphasis
To present typical first-semester, freshmen class schedules in Ag Bus
To review related career opportunity information for Ag Bus graduates
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