Time Allocation Decisions Associated with Job Market Preparation: Undergraduate Perceptions versus Market Realities |
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| Authors: | John W Siebert George C Davis Kerry K Litzenberg & Josef M Broder |
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| Institution: | Texas A&M University in the Department of Agricultural Economics,;Academic affairs, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of Georgia |
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| Abstract: | A survey of agribusiness firms identifies characteristics associated with above average starting salary offers in the allied fields of agribusiness, agricultural economics, business, and economics. A complementary survey is made of students at Texas A&M University and University of Georgia. Results show that firms value work experience and leadership experience more than students do, whereas students value raising grade point average and interview preparation more than do firms. Students seeking a firm's maximum starting salary offer will need to enhance academic performance with substantial work experience and leadership experience. |
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| Keywords: | agribusiness career college education GPA recruiting salary |
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