Career Development and Experiential Learning Opportunities
Connect with a CAS career coach to explore your career options, identify ways to gain experience, and prepare to apply for internships, jobs, or graduate schools. We can help with resumes, application materials, interviewing, and more. CAS career coaches support your career development no matter where you are or where you’re going. Schedule with your coach on Student Success Hub and follow us on Instagram for tips, resources, and great job and internship opportunities for CAS majors! Stop by for a quick drop-in meeting any Wednesday or Thursday 1-3pm, available in-person in 107 Oldfather or via Zoom.
University Career + Internship Fairs Sept. 16-19, 12-4pm: Check out the employers in these areas! Community Support & Human Services, Computing, Software, and Data Analytics, Economics, Banking & Finance, Environment & Natural Resources, Government, Policy, Public Administration & Law, Management, Human Resources & Sales, Marketing & Communications, and Science, Research & Development.
To prepare for the fair, make sure to:
o Review the participating employers and choose your top interests.
o Research the employers ahead of time.
o Print multiple copies of your resume.
o Prepare your elevator pitch.
o Try on your professional outfit the day before.
For more help, check out these resources or meet with a CAS career coach to prepare!
Thinking about studying abroad? Global Experience Fair is on Sept. 17, 11-2pm, in the Nebraska Union Memorial Plaza. Enhance your experience at Nebraska by participating in an international study, internship, research, or service learning program! With many unique programs in over 70 countries, you can find the perfect fit for your academic, personal, and professional goals, as well as your budget.
Student Career Development Resources
Resume/CV, References, & Cover Letter
Job Search Guide
Pursuing Graduate School
Exploring Majors & Careers
PLEASE VISIT https://events.unl.edu/CASCareerDev/upcoming/ FOR A CALENDAR OF CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENTS RELEVANT TO COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES STUDENTS LIKE YOU!!
SELECT EVENTS FROM THE CALENDAR
September 16th, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm University Career + Internship Fairs - Day 1
September 17th 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Global Experiences Fair
September 17th, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm University Career + Internship Fairs - Day 2
September 17th, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Wells Fargo: Careers in Quantitative Analytics
September 17th, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Law School Essays
September 17th, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Late Night Lavender Closet
September 18th, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Institute for Defense Analyses: Summer Associate Program Info Session
September 18th, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm FBI: Intelligence Analyst Info Session
September 18th, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Peace Corps Prep Booth
September 18th, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm University Career + Internship Fairs - Day 3
September 18th, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Gilman Scholarship Information Session
September 18th, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Get to Know the LSAT
September 18th, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Dow: Organization Info Session
September 19th, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm University Career + Internship Fairs - Day 4
September 19th, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Evergy: Internship Info Session
September 23rd, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Actuarial Science Career Fair
September 23rd, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Employer in Residence- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
September 24th, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Employer in Residence - Officer Selection Team USMC
September 24th, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Sandhills Global Information Booth
September 25th, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Employer in Residence - Union Pacific
September 25th, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Truman Scholarship Virtual Open House
September 26th, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Employer in Residence - Northwestern Mutual
September 26th, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Gaining Experience as a Pre-Law Student
September 27th, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Employer in Residence - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
September 30th, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Employer in Residence - Nebraska Department of Insurance
October 1st, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Employer in Residence - NRC Health
October 1st, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm CAS Career Conversation
October 2nd, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Employer in Residence - Bass Pro Shops
October 2nd, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Gilman Scholarship Walk-In Essay Advising
October 3rd, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Employer in Residence - Gallup
October 4th, 9:00 am – 11:00 am Gilman Scholarship Walk-In Essay Advising
October 4th, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Gilman Scholarship Writing Lab
October 7th, 9:30 am – 11:30 am Gilman Scholarship Walk-In Essay Advising
October 7th, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Employer in Residence - IRS Criminal Investigation
October 8th, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Employer in Residence - Fiserv
October 8th, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Gilman Scholarship Walk-In Essay Advising
October 8th, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm GRE Preparation for Health School Applications (or any graduate school application)