CAREER COACHING AVAILABLE ONLINE
Take advantage of your more flexible schedule by connecting with a Career Coach to discuss exploring careers/majors, developing your resume, using Handshake and LinkedIn, gaining experience, post-graduation planning, and more! Schedule online using MyPLAN, or email cascareers@unl.edu to get the conversation started.
5 TIPS FOR JOB SEARCHING DURING COVID-19
If you are feeling concerned about the impact of COVID-19 on your job-search process, here are some tips to keep you moving forward.
1. Keep looking - people are still hiring! Do your research to know which industries are most impacted, and manage your expectations. Hiring may take longer in some industries than others.
2. Use LinkedIn regularly for up-to-date information on how the pandemic is impacting job searching/hiring practices. Use hashtags to search for relevant information (#gethired #hiringnow #jobsearch #remotejobs).
3. Grow your network by connecting with and following people and organizations on social media channels. For networking tips, check out this article.
4. Tailor your resume for each position you apply for using keywords from job descriptions. Focus on quality of applications over quantity of applications.
5. Connect with a CAS Career Coach for support in your job search. Schedule an appointment on MyPLAN.
For more information on job searching during a pandemic, check out the FAQs from Career Services.
PERSISTENCE IN THE JOB & INTERNSHIP SEARCH ZOOM SESSIONS
As a result of the current pandemic, you might have specific questions or concerns about a job or internship search and/or finding other summer opportunities in this environment. Join Career Coaches via Zoom for an informal Q&A to learn tips and strategies to keep moving forward in your search.
• Tuesday, April 7th, 2-2:30pm, Hosted by Julie Obermeyer and Marybeth Helmink from the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. Join here: go.unl.edu/tuesdayjobsearch
• Wednesday, April 8th, 4-4:30pm, Hosted by Emma Stewart from the College of Business, Emily Wilber from University Career Services and Kristen Aldrich from the College of Arts & Sciences. Join here: go.unl.edu/wednesdayjobsearch
• Thursday, April 9th, 10:30-11am, Hosted by Meagan Savage from the College of Arts & Sciences, Bonnie Martin from the College of Engineering and Kris Scanlon from the College of Journalism and Mass Communications. Join here: go.unl.edu/thursdayjobsearch
HIRE BIG TEN+ VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR
Tuesday, April 14th
• Are you searching for a job or internship? The Hire Big Ten + Virtual Career Fair on Tuesday, April 14th, is a great opportunity for you to connect with employers that are interested in hiring Husker talent.
• Need some help preparing for the virtual career fair or your next career development step? CAS Career Coaches can assist with resume reviews, mock interviews, job search strategy, and career development advice. Set up a virtual appointment with a Career Coach via MyPlan.
• Register here!
CONNECT WITH EMPLOYERS DURING VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSIONS & EVENTS
DART Info Session
Tuesday, April 7, 6pm-7pm
• DART organizations unite congregations to work for social, economic and racial justice, including: Plugging the school-to-prison pipeline, reining in predatory lending practices, expanding access to primary health and dental care, prioritizing funding for affordable housing and job training, fighting for immigrants' rights, and police accountability.
• Register on Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/447203/share_preview
Internship Q & A at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
Wednesday, April 15th, 2-2:35pm, https://us04web.zoom.us/j/596621310?pwd=Z0ZTaEdqMXk1ejczaThSOWFNTFZHdz09
• Are you recently graduating or an alumni with a passion for exotic animals? Join Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge during this Q&A session to discuss the internship programs with animal care and wildlife education, and how you can join a dedicated sanctuary to end the exotic animal trade.
• RSVP on Handshake at https://unl.joinhandshake.com/events/475152
Charlies River Laboratories
Thursday, April 16th, 2-5pm
• During these unprecedented times, we are committed to attracting top talent to help us improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. Please join Charles River Laboratories’ virtual career fair on Thursday, April 16.
• We would love to talk with you about our technician, entry-level, Associate Scientist, Scientist and internship opportunities as well as the great culture at Charles River.
• Registration link: https://www.ecareerfairs.com/e/crl/
Boys Town Virtual Career Fair
Thursday, April 23rd, 1-5pm, MEETING URL: https://btmeeting.webex.com/btmeeting/j.php?MTID=mdf13bf273f3cf49f7aae0d9d92631dde
Check out other meeting times here: https://www.facebook.com/BoysTownCareers/posts/2868887269824006
• Our mission is to change the way America cares for children and families. A mission we know is possible with employees who believe in providing the best care to the children, families and patients we serve.
• Meet our recruiters and learn about internship and entry-level opportunities at Boys Town and Boys Town National Research Hospital! We offer a variety of opportunities in social services, healthcare, education and more.
Visit our virtual fair to learn about the following summer job opportunities:
- Summer Youth Supervisor (Earn up to 250 internship credits)
- Camp Counselor/Lifeguard (Free room & board at our Okoboji camp)
- Camp Abilities Counselor (Free room & board at Camp Abilities Nebraska)
- Landscaper Grounds Crew
- Additional opportunities