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Maria DiValentin

"I chose to transfer to Lake Superior State University because of the personal attention I would receive. I did not want to attend a large university where I would be a number lost in the masses. The well-rounded curriculum allowed me to obtain my position at John Deere. Having a good balance of theory and hands-on knowledge is critical for my position and Lake State gave me a good foundation in these skills."

Maria DiValentin, Mechanical Engineering 2001
Field Service Representative,
John Deere Power Systems
Waterloo, IA

Career Advisory Network at Lake State (CANaLS)

Interviews

Dressing For Interviews

Little has been written about dressing for interviews and that is what makes this list, adapted from Campus to Career in 48 Hours important. Creating the right appearance is but one of many ways you prepare for the interview--and everything you can do makes a job offer more likely.

For Gentlemen
1.	Minimal or no cologne.
2.	No food, gum, or cigerattes.
3.	Clean nails.
4.	Empty pockets.
5.	Matching socks.
6.	Clean, trimmed head and facial hair.
7.	Fresh shave.
8.	Conservative tie.
9.	Clean, pressed business suit.
10.	Light shirt.
11.	Shined shoes.

For Ladies
1.	Attractive, controlled hair style.
2.	Minimal make-up and perfume.
3.	Moderate jewelry.
4.	Carry either a purse or attache case.
5.	Positive attitude.
6.	No gum, food, or cigarettes.
7.	Clean fingernails with no chipped polish.
8.	Clean, pressed suit of tailored dress.
9.	Conservative hosiery without runs.
10.	Polished pumps in good repairs.

Impact in the real world...

Rachel Claucherty-Arnold
Environmental Health

What made Rachel's Lake Superior State experience so unique was the practical research she did with top-notch faculty.

"I really enjoyed working with environmental chemistry professor Judy Westrick and biologist Deb Stai," Rachel says. "For my senior project, we evaluated a lab method for cultivating a fungus that causes infections in humans."

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