CAREER EVENTS/OPPORTUNITIES:
Using Media & Tech in Major Exploration
October 12th from 4:00 - 5:00 pm in Nebraska Union
Using the sites, apps and streaming services you use every day, this interactive workshop will help you think of ways to use YouTube, Netflix, Instagram, Tik Tok, podcasts, etc. to explore majors and careers. We will discuss techniques, pros/cons, and questions to think about while scrolling, searching, and browsing.
University Majors Fair
October 13 from 12:30 - 2:00 pm in Nebraska Union
Explore your options for academic majors through conversations with staff from the UNL colleges. Stop by during the event to gather information in an informal setting.
Wise Wanderings: Creating a Wandering map for Major Exploration
October 13 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm in Nebraska Union
This workshop, based on “You Majored in What?” by Kate Brooks, is the perfect opportunity to reflect on your past experiences, identify key themes related to your interests, skills, and values, and use that information to explore majors and careers.
FBI Investigative Specialist Position Info Session
October 21st at 3:00 pm As the eyes and ears of the FBI, Surveillance professionals work with Special Agents to discreetly gather intelligence in support of various types of investigations.
Please join us on Thursday, Oct. 21 at 1 PM (PST). Link to the Microsoft Teams session is below:
https://gov.teams.microsoft.us/l/meetup-join/19%3agcch%3ameeting_4c5532c19e84464d8616cdbd071e4c6a%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22022914a9-b95f-4b7b-bace-551ce1a04071%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22b96a3496-3022-48da-9479-451977b74581%22%7d
FBI Special Agent Info Session: Women Leading the Charge:
October 21st from 4:00 to 5:00 pm
Hear from female Special Agents who have dedicated themselves to being on the frontlines of the world's premier law enforcement agency.
Join us on Thursday, Oct. 21 at 2 PM (PST). Please join us via Microsoft Teams (link below):
https://gov.teams.microsoft.us/l/meetup-join/19%3agcch%3ameeting_f2f6cd1034a143bcbf279096ac67f0cc%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22022914a9-b95f-4b7b-bace-551ce1a04071%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22b96a3496-3022-48da-9479-451977b74581%22%7d
EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT:
Employer in Residence: Mutual of Omaha
October 8th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Zoom
Zoom Link: https://go.unl.edu/employerinresidencezoom
Employer Information: Founded in 1909, Mutual of Omaha and its affiliate companies manage assets in excess of $28 billion. For more than 100 years, Mutual of Omaha has been there to keep our promises to our customers. We are strong, stable and secure and ready to meet our customers’ current and future insurance and financial needs. Our commitment to customer service is the cornerstone of our vision and values. Mutual has a wide array of positions open that will both challenge and reward those candidates who are hired. Begin a rewarding career with us—the opportunities are endless.
Employer in Residence: Gallup
October 14th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in College of Business - Howard L. Hawks Hall
Employer Information: At Gallup, we believe it takes the unique talents and passions of each team member to solve the problems facing world leaders and organizations today. Our strengths-based culture encourages us to focus on what we do best, creating an environment where we can maximize our talents and achieve our goals. Empowered by world-class managers who truly care about our growth and development, we’re able to leverage our strengths to create a positive impact on the world.
Employer in Residence: Kohl's
October 22nd from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Zoom
Zoom Link: https://go.unl.edu/employerinresidencezoom
Employer Information: Our purpose as a company is to inspire and empower families to lead fulfilled lives–to let our customers know that the things that make their lives better are within their reach. That goes for our associates too. We want you to grow professionally and personally, so we offer empowerment and potential in an environment that makes you feel at home. We’re down to earth, but we’re up for the challenge. We’re friendly, but we’re focused. We work hard, but we have fun. Experience life at Kohl’s.
Employer in Residence: Hudl
October 28th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in College of Business - Howard L. Hawks Hall
Employer Information: We believe each moment in sports can change the plan, change the game and change lives. That’s why our mission is to build the world’s most powerful network of sports video and data to empower teams to make every moment count. How? By hiring people around the world who want to help us support coaches, players, analysts, recruiters, teams, clubs and fans. Hudl customers use our products to capture video, analyze data, share highlights and a lot more. They stay ahead of the game with the latest technology and we help them achieve their goals.
ONLINE/VIRTUAL CAREER EVENTS:
Pride in the Workplace
October 14th from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm on Zoom
LGBTQA+ students and allies, who champion inclusion in the workplace, are invited for a time of networking and dialogue with companies taking strides to foster diversity.
Pride in the Workplace is a perfect time to have meaningful conversions with companies that are working towards creating a work environment that's inclusive to intersectional identities. Come hear from a speaker talk about their experience leading an organization within Union Pacific that's advocating for inclusive LGBTQA+ policies.
To learn more about the event specifics, including companies/representatives attending, please go to: https://go.unl.edu/prideintheworkplace
First Gen Career Meet Up
October 21st from 4:00 to 5:30 pm in East Campus Union in the Great Plains Room
What Is a Career Meet-Up? It’s a relaxed, low-pressure opportunity to connect with and learn from professionals in fields of interest where First Gen students can gain insight on those career fields, learn how to prepare for them, and make valuable connections with First Gen professionals in those fields.
Career Interest Communities Represented: Environment, Natural Resources, Health & Wellness, Food & Agriculture, Hospitality, Sports & Recreation, Human Services, Teaching & Training, Science Research & Development