The Angus Journal is a monthly magazine known for in-depth coverage of American Angus Association programs and services; the Angus business; herd management techniques; and advertising reflecting genetics herd philosophies.
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32 n ANGUSJournal n January 2015 Get involved now I will soon be fnishing up my college career and heading into the real world. While I am searching for the career path that best suits me, I have discovered the true beneft of my past involvements. When participating in different activities throughout high school and college, the end result can be hard to visualize. I see the benefts now, and I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to get involved. We are told throughout our lives to get involved. Although it can be somewhat annoying to hear it all the time — trust me — there are benefts in the end. Find clubs and organizations that interest you. You don't have to be in every organization on campus, but fnd one or two that you truly enjoy and that will allow you to develop and grow as a young professional. Don't just be a member, be an active member. Attaining a leadership position or contributing to a committee can boost the power of your résumé. In addition, take advantage of what your university has to offer, such as career centers, mock interviews and career fairs. I was always scared to step foot in the career center, but this year I fnally did. When I got done with the mock interview and the résumé critique, I was somewhat surprised. I had been doing many things right, but also found out many ways I could improve. Finding someone to do an interview with is a great way to get ready for a stressful moment in your life — getting the job. The most important thing you can do to promote yourself is to be prepared in regard to your résumé and your interviewing skills. It is important to be able to communicate your strengths and abilities, in addition to having an awesome résumé. Communication is a very important and diffcult skill that takes a lot of practice to master. Young professionals in agriculture have bright futures ahead. Employers love talking to and working with an individual who has hands-on experience with raising livestock. Employers know that your work ethic and your dedication are unmatched. They will realize that you are willing to put in the time Jessica Radcliffe NJAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS TERMS UP IN 2015 CORY WATT, South Carolina, chairman, jcwatt@g.clemson.edu SHANE KERNER, Idaho, vice chairman, skcattleco@icloud.com TYLEE JO WILLIAMS, Texas, communications director, williams@ttu.edu WILL FISKE, Virginia, Foundation director, willf3@vt.edu JESSICA RADCLIFFE, Wisconsin, leadership director, radclff2@illinois.edu LINDSAY UPPERMAN, Pennsylvania, membership director, lupperman20@gmail.com TERMS UP IN 2016 MICHAEL CROPP, Maryland, mscropp@ksu.edu LAUREN GRIMES, Ohio, l-grimes@onu.edu JAKE HEIMSOTH, Missouri, jacob2626.JH@gmail.com ALEX ROGEN, South Dakota, alex.rogen@jacks.sdstate.edu KATLYN TUNSTILL, Arkansas, katy.tunstill@okstate.edu EVAN WOODBURY, Kansas, evanwoodbury16@ksu.edu Visit the NJAA web site at www.njaa.info. NJAA ON FACEBOOK: http://on.fb.me/p2sldu Next Generation @ Postcard from an NJAA director and state spotlights. Compiled by Kasey Brown. ASSOCIATION Entering the real world The frst step to entering the "real world" is having an arsenal of tools that enable you to promote yourself professionally. It can be challenging to get involved in several different organizations at school while still maintaining coursework and remaining active on the farm. However, when it comes time to give that "elevator speech" and promote yourself to a potential employer, extracurricular activities become crucial. and effort to get the job done. The combination of extracurricular activities and your involvement on the farm will ultimately top off your résumé, giving you the extra boost needed to impress an employer. Being a well-rounded individual and fnding your niche is a great way to set yourself up for entering the real world! — Jessica Radcliffe, Wisconsin Tanner Hash earns National Junior Recognition Program Silver Award Tanner Hash, Archer City, Texas, has earned the National Junior Angus Association's (NJAA) Silver Award, reports Jaclyn Upperman, events and education director of the American Angus Association in Saint Joseph, Mo. The 19-year-old son of John and Leslie Hash attends Howard College and is a member of the NJAA and the Texas Junior Angus Association, which he has served as director and currently serves as historian. He has participated in local and state shows and showmanship contests. He also participated in the 2012 Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) conference. Hash has submitted weight data to Angus Herd Improvement Records (AHIR®) and is actively involved with his local FFA and 4-H club. The Silver Award is the second level of the National Junior Recognition Program (NJRP) that began in 1972. Junior Angus breeders must apply for the award, then meet point requirements in many areas of participation before receiving the honors. Applicants are evaluated in areas of junior Angus association activities and leadership, participation in showmanship, contests and shows, using performance testing to improve their herd and their progress in producing and merchandising Angus cattle. Scholarships from Accelerated Genetics Youth are the foundation and next generation of agriculture. Accelerated Genetics is excited to provide the following scholarships to its customers' families to ensure agriculture's bright future. Youth scholarship Accelerated Genetics awards four $500 scholarships to high school seniors planning 35 Keys to Success Industry Involvement & Networking