Career Services
THERE'S NO LIMIT TO THE PLACES YOU'LL GO.
The college end goal isn't just graduation - it's starting your career. The LSU College of Agriculture is here to help you along the way! From finding internship opportunities to connecting you with our alumni, the College of Agriculture team is here to help you reach your full potential as a Tiger!
With alumni and industry partners that span the globe, our team is in tune with industry trends and what it takes to be competitive in the agricultural industries. To ensure your success, we have many professional development opportunities and resources you can take advantage of during your time here at LSU.
INTERNSHIPS
REAL-WORLD, HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES.
Internships are one of the best ways to explore your passions and prepare for your future. We encourage all College of Agriculture students to pursue internship opportunities, starting as early as the summer between your first and second year at LSU.
AGRI 2300: Career Exploration & Professional Development
College of Agriculture sophomores, juniors and seniors are encouraged to take this special professional development seminar. Offered in the fall and spring semesters, this 1-hour course is designed to help you develop your professional toolkit, explore internship and career opportunities, and prepare for the challenges of today's job market. Students in the class will also be paired with a mentor who will provide professional guidance and support throughout the semester.
The course was very beneficial, and my favorite part was the mentoring program. My mentor has been an amazing resource for me, and I hope I am able to stay in contact with them throughout college.
Sophomore, Animal Sciences
Career Development Events
- Internship and job search
- Campus involvement guidance
- Professional development resources
- Major exploration
- Career assessments
- Personal branding
- Résumé and cover letter reviews
- Career networking events
- Application reviews
- Mock interviews
- Graduate school prep
- Personal statement development
CONTACT:
Ashley Grant
Manager of Internships & Student Engagement
agrant12@lsu.edu
225-578-6702 (office)
225-257-5590 (mobile)
134 Martin D. Woodin Hall
RESUME & COVER LETTER REVIEW
Applying for a job, internship, scholarship, or just trying to update your resume, and want to make sure you are on the right track? Let the LSU College of Ag career services staff review your application materials to ensure you stand out from the applicant pool!
Virtual Résumé Drop-Off
Busy schedule? No problem! You can submit your resume and/or cover letter anytime throughout the year to our virtual résumé drop-off. After submitting a member of the LSU College of Agriculture career services team will review and provide edits and suggestions via email. Expected turnaround time is 3 to 5 business days, and may be longer during Ag Career Prep Week (Nov. 1-5, 2021).
Résumé, Cover Letter & Career Coaching Appointments
Schedule a one-on-one virtual appointment with our career services staff. These appointments can cover resume and cover letter review, discussion of internships and job opportunities, career exploration, interview prep, and more.
LSU Students: Schedule an appointment through the LSU Navigate app. From the appointment menu, select Academic Advising > College of Agriculture > Internship / Career.
TRAVEL SUPPORT FUND
The College of Agriculture annually allots specific funding to qualifying students to help offset the costs of a conference or professional development travel.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis but must be submitted at least 1 month before the conference/professional development travel date.
- Applications will be reviewed, and a response will be given within 2 weeks of submission.
- Allocations will not be provided for events that have already passed.
- To qualify, a student must be in good academic standing at LSU with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Funds may be requested in any amount up to $500.
- Students will need to work directly with the CoA Business Manager on how the funds can be used prior to booking registration or travel.
- All approved funding recipients must complete a post-process survey which will be sent to the recipient with the approval notification. This survey will collect feedback from the experience where recipients can upload photos and thank the Dean for supporting the travel experience. This should be completed within 2 weeks after the experience.
For more information, contact
Ashley Grant
Manager of Internships & Student Engagement
agrant12@lsu.edu
225-578-6702 (office)
225-257-5590 (mobile)
134 Martin D. Woodin Hall