CAREER COACH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Experiences Survey
Did you participate in an internship, research opportunity, or volunteer this semester? If yes, please share your experiences with us by filling out the Experiential Learning Form in MyRED. Here is a step-by-step guide to find the form in MyRED. You can also share your experiences here: https://go.unl.edu/experiencesurvey (requires logging into MyRed).
Career Coaching
Looking for opportunities to gain experience this summer? Schedule an appointment with a Career Coach to talk about opportunities to consider from internships, part-time work and volunteering. Make an appointment on MyPLAN using the following link: Schedule here!
CAREER-RELATED EVENTS
HireBig10+ Virtual Career Fair
Tuesday, April 20th, 2-6pm CST
• This event is all enrolled students at member schools of the Hire Big10+ Consortium. This event is a unique opportunity to meet with employers, discover new career opportunities, and make an impression.
• This event provides you the opportunity to network through 10-minute one-on-one sessions and group information sessions with premier employers across the country who are seeking to build relationships with those who have served.
• Register Here!
• Additional Resources to prepare below:
o Live Virtual Career Fair Training Session on April 13 at 4:15 pm CST
o Quick How-to Video on the Fairs
o Student Video Requirements
o Preparing for the Fair
Supporting Salesperson Career Progression
Tuesday, April 20th, 11am-12:15pm CST, via Zoom
• The Center for Sales Excellence invites students to attend “Supporting Salesperson Career Progression” with Andy Markowski, sales leader, and Amy Meckes, university sales recruiter, Stryker.
• Register to receive zoom information at:
• https://go.unl.edu/cse-sales-career-support
Virtual Conversation with a Conservation Officer
Wednesday, April 21st, 10-11am CST, via Zoom
• Join us on the third Wednesday of each month as we highlight 12 different careers within the Game and Parks realm. These live interviews will be conducted via ZOOM and each month we will focus on a different career within Nebraska Game and Parks.
• Here, students and the public will be encouraged to ask questions relating to the career field, during the live interview. Presenters will also be showcasing photos, props and new information on their daily life in their job.
• Zoom link: https://outdoornebraska.zoom.us/j/98918617069?pwd=S0lPTXV2cDZ6clA4LzZUTDBZZkx3QT09
DeepTechU virtual conference featuring 48 startup companies
Tuesday, April 20th-Thursday, April 22nd
• The conference is open to the general public, with a focus on university researchers, industry collaborators and venture capital investors. It will showcase companies in the following industry tracks: industrial technology, hardware and software, energy, and life sciences.
• Startups affiliated with UNL: Drone Amplified, Epicrop Technologies, Synbiotic Health and Virtual Incision
• Learn more and register here: https://www.deeptechu.com/
INTERVIEW PREPARATION
Career Closet hosted in College of Business now open to College of Arts and Sciences students
• Get professional dress items at the Career Closet from April 20-22nd 11am-2pm
• Be sure to bring your student ID to receive up to 4 items per semester
• Career Closet located at 102 Howard Hawks Hall
GAINING EXPERIENCE
Huskers Abroad 101
Tuesday, April 20th, 10:30am CST
Wednesday, April 21st, 4:30pm CST
Thursday, April 22nd, 2pm CST
• 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.
• Virtual sessions are held every week on Tuesday at 10:30am, Wednesday at 4:30pm, and Thursday at 2:00pm.
• Pre-registration is required. Once registered, a Zoom link will be emailed to your Huskers email account.
o Register at: https://go.unl.edu/huskersabroad101
PRE-LAW EVENTS
Law School Financial Advice by AccessLex
MAX Pre-Law Coaching is offering free financial advising regarding paying for law school and the application process. Their financial coaches can help you set financial goals, create a law school budget, manage credit, and determine insurance needs as you look toward attending law school. They offer free 30 minute appointments that you can sign up for here. This service is offered by AccessLex, a trusted non-profit organization that offers many pre-law related resources available on their website. We specifically recommend the MAX Pre-Law resources and the XploreJD tool as you research law school.
Summer Pre-Law Seminar – CLEO
The Council on Legal Education Opportunity is offering a two-day virtual pre-law seminar this summer. Topics covered will include: selecting a law school, writing an effective personal statement, choosing sources for letters of recommendation, preparing for the LSAT, and financial planning.
• More info: https://cleoinc.org/programs/asap/
• Apply: https://cleoinc.org/programs/asap/
• Cost: $60
• Application deadline: May 1
EMPLOYER IN RESIDENCE
IronConnect LLC
Tuesday, April 20th, 10am-1pm, In-person booth & Via Zoom, South Lobby of Howard Hawks Hall (College of Business)
• IronConnect is a growing technology company with a sales and product focus that serves the heavy equipment industries. We are located in south central Lincoln and embrace a work-hard play-hard culture.
• Current Openings: Sales Intern
• Learn more at: https://ironconnect.com/Home/SignIn?ReturnUrl=%2f
• ** 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. Join Virtual Employer in Residence via Zoom: https://go.unl.edu/employerinresidencezoom
PeaceCorps
Thursday, April 22nd, 11am-1pm, Via Zoom
• The Peace Corps is a service opportunity for motivated changemakers to immerse themselves in a community abroad, working side by side with local leaders to tackle the most pressing challenges of our generation.
• Learn more: https://peacecorps.zoomgov.com/rec/play/usV5f-z7rDo3ToHH4gSDUaR7W420K6-s0SdK-KZezk68U3BXZFWgZrYaYurXybR9FNAvyCcoa6sIxrad?continueMode=true
• https://www.peacecorps.gov/
• ** 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. Join Virtual Employer in Residence via Zoom: https://go.unl.edu/employerinresidencezoom
VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
Tuesday, April 20th, Whirlpool Finance Development Program Info Session
• https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/732735
Tuesday, April 20th, The Literacy Lab Information Session
• https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/743097
Wednesday, April 21st, 2021 Commercial Banking Advancing Black Pathways Program, hosted by JPMorgan Chase & Co.
• https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/716855
Wednesday, April 21st, Celebrating Diversity and Hiring Career Invitational, hosted by National Security Agency
• https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/730451
HANDSHAKE JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS
City of St. Joseph - Laboratory Analyst
California State Water Resources Control Board - Engineering Geologist
CO2 Coalition - CO2 Coalition
OTHER JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS
Geological Survey - Student Trainee (Physical Science Technician) and Physical Scientist
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
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) - Opportunity Catalog