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Your degree opens the door. We help you walk through it.

Résumés, mentors, interviews, and a professional presence — career support built for CAFNR students.

CAFNR career coaching knows the ag, food, and natural-resources industries — and partners with University Career Services for the full toolkit.
Get job-ready

Career resources

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Résumé & Cover Letter

  • Templates for ag & science roles
  • Quantify your farm, lab, and internship experience
  • One-on-one résumé reviews
  • Cover letters that get read
Book a review →
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Interview Prep

  • Mock interviews with feedback
  • STAR method for behavioral questions
  • Technical & panel interview prep
  • Salary-negotiation basics
Schedule a mock interview →
Learn from the best

Mentors in your field

Get matched with alumni and professionals. Add real mentor profiles here.

Mentor Name

Field / Industry

Program · Class year

Mentor Name

Field / Industry

Program · Class year

Mentor Name

Field / Industry

Program · Class year

Build your presence

Set up your LinkedIn

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Professional photo & headline

A clear headshot and a headline with your major + goal.

2

Tell your CAFNR story

Connect your hands-on experience to your career path.

3

List experience & skills

Internships, research, clubs, and competitions all count.

4

Connect intentionally

Alumni, faculty, mentors, and recruiters in your field.

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Stay active

Share projects and engage — visibility leads to opportunities.

Don't get caught off guard

Professionalism in the digital age

  • Clean up public social media before you apply
  • Use a professional email address
  • Mind your digital footprint — employers look
  • Email & video-call etiquette that impresses
  • Build a personal brand you're proud of

Let's build your future

Book a 1:1 with a CAFNR career coach — résumé, interview prep, or a mentor match.