CAREER COACH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Career Coaching Available Virtually
Connect with a Career Coach to talk about your future career goals whether that’s finding an on-campus job, creating/updating resume, identifying internships, preparing for graduate/professional school, etc. Make an appointment on MyPLAN using the following link: Schedule here!
GRE Workshop
Wednesday, Oct. 14th, 4-5pm CDT, via Zoom at https://unl.zoom.us/j/99715126092
• This session is for students applying to a professional health school that requires the GRE. This session will cover the format of the GRE, exam prep timelines, and helpful resources for GRE prep.
Virtual Huskers Abroad 101 Sessions
Tuesday, Oct. 13th, 10:30am CDT, via Zoom
Wednesday, Oct. 14th, 4:30pm CDT, via Zoom
Thursday, Oct. 15th, 2pm CDT, via Zoom
• Interested in going abroad but don’t know where to start? Attend a Huskers Abroad 101 session to take the first step toward going abroad! This session will cover researching program options, selecting a program, funding and the timeline for the process. Pre-registration is required at: https://go.unl.edu/huskersabroad101. Once registered, a Zoom link will be emailed to you.
Fall 2020 Virtual Career and Internship Fair Hosted by UNK
Thursday, Oct. 15th, 12-4pm CDT, via Handshake
• UNL students are able to attend UNK’s Career and Internship Fair by registering in Handshake
• Sign up for one-on-one or group sessions hosted by over 90 employers
• Check out this open Canvas course on how to prepare for a virtual career fair: Career Fair Prep
Clifton Builders Applications Due October 16
• Applications for the Clifton Builders Program, which aims to identify and develop students with high leadership and entrepreneurial potential, are now open to first-year students from all majors.
• As the only program of its kind, Clifton Builders aims to help its students develop a distinctive skill set that employers are looking for and investors will respect.
• To learn more and apply, click here.
CONNECT WITH EMPLOYERS DURING VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSIONS & EVENTS
Werner Enterprises
Tuesday, Oct. 13th, 10am-1pm CDT, Virtually via Zoom: https://go.unl.edu/employerinresidencezoom
• Werner Enterprises, Inc. was founded in 1956 and is a premier transportation and logistics company, with coverage throughout North America, Asia, Europe, South America, Africa and Australia. Werner maintains its global headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska and maintains offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China and Australia. Werner is among the five largest truckload carriers in the United States, with a diversified portfolio of transportation services that includes dedicated; medium-to-long-haul, regional and local van; expedited; temperature-controlled; and flatbed services.
• Zoom Instructions for Virtual Meeting: Students will be able to talk one on one with a representative. Once you click on the zoom link you will be entered into a waiting room. Once the employer host is ready they will admit you into the meeting.
Gallup
Wednesday, Oct. 14th, 10am-1pm CDT, Virtually via Zoom at https://go.unl.edu/employerinresidencezoom
• 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.
• Life at Gallup - Video: https://go.unl.edu/gallup
• Zoom instructions: Students will be able to talk one on one with a representative. Once you click on the zoom link you will be entered into a waiting room. Once the employer host is ready they will admit you into the meeting.
55th Contracting Squadron
Thursday, Oct. 15th, 10am-1pm CDT, In-person Information Booth, HLH South Lobby (College of Business) and Virtually via Zoom: https://go.unl.edu/employerinresidencezoom
• The 55th Contracting Squadron provides acquisition support on services, construction, and supplies for the 55th Wing and 50 associate units including United States Strategic Command and 557th Weather Wing. The squadron is comprised of a command section, a contingency deployment cell and five flights: Services, Construction, Commodities, Specialized, and Plans and Programs. The squadron has a contract portfolio valued at over $4Billion Dollars and obligates $400Million dollars annually.
• The squadron performs as a business advisor to customers on mission requirements. Ensures legal contractual compliance and promotes positive small business opportunities. The squadron is comprised of a mixture of military members and civilian employees, all recruiting efforts on this platform will be for civilian positions.
• Zoom instructions: Students will be able to talk one on one with a representative. Once you click on the zoom link you will be entered into a waiting room. Once the employer host is ready they will admit you into the meeting.
Check out virtual events with employers on Handshake by following this link: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events
• Ford Motor Company Technology & Innovation Virtual Career Fair
• Rockets, Robots, Innovation, and More! Hosted by Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
• Scribe America Information Session
• Data Science Internship Information Session hosted by Capital One
HANDSHAKE JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS
NextEra Energy, Inc. - Summer College Intern - Geologist
Southwest Conservation Corps - Great Sand Dunes National Park Interpretation and Visitor Services Individual Placement
OTHER JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS
Syracuse University - Two NSF-funded PhD Assistantships to study beaver dam analogues impacts on floodplain hydrology
University of Miami - Ph.D. Assistantship in Geodynamics
University of California Berkeley - Lab Assistant (9603C) - 11780
George Mason University Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic and Earth Sciences (AOES) - Graduate Assistantships in Climate Dynamics, Climate Science and Earth Science
University of Carolina at Chapel Hill - Graduate Assistantship in Geochemistry
Granite - Wrd Account Manager I
Forest Service - Geologist and Hydrologist
Agricultural Research Service - Physical Science Technician
Other Job and Internship Resources
US Government Jobs - USAJOBS
The Geological Society of America - Geoscience Job Board
The American Association of Petroleum Geologist - AAPG Career Center
The Seismological Society of America - SSA Job Listings
Rigzone - Geosciences Jobs
The American Geophysical Union - AGU Pathfinder Career Center
The Association for Women Geoscientists - AWG Job Board