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)

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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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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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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