# @unlcareers on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CxDdj5HOnJb
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/11036108-unlcareers-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2023-09-11T13:59:49.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** UNL Career Services (@unlcareers) — https://gondola.cc/unlcareers

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Jayla Dagen is a Junior Fisheries and Wildlife major with an emphasis in Fisheries Ecology/Management. 

Last summer, Dagen had an internship at the Missouri Department of Conservation as a Fish Hatchery Management Intern. There, she gained a basic understanding of cold-water fish hatchery management, made professional connections in a state entity, and strengthened her confidence and career goals. She now hopes to work as a Warm-water Hatchery Manager post-graduation.

Dagen had also previously met with a Career Coach, attended a career fair, and she recommends reaching out to Career Services for any student developing a professional career!

"I highly recommend reaching out to Career Services, but also professors about available positions. Volunteering is key, not getting paid for your time is not ideal, but your devotion to helping will give professionals a good idea of your character and you will make essential connections," Dagen said.

Dagen also developed a feed study and research paper during her time at the Missouri Department of Conservation. She had the opportunity to present her findings in a concise and professional paper.

"MDC signed a new feed contract with Cargill in January of 2023. There have been discrepancies with feed size. My goal was to compare and contrast Optimal Fish Food, a newer brand, to an established diet of Bio-Oregon and Cargill. I recorded growth rate, mortality and other observations."

To connect with YOUR Career Coach or find a career fair, visit the link in our bio!

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