CAREER COACH ANNOUNCEMENTS
COVID-19 and Your Career
University Career Services has created a guide concerning COVID-19 and your career development. There is a lot of great information about job and internship searching, part-time and summer jobs, gaining experience, and career exploration. You can find the guide here: https://careers.unl.edu/covid-19.
Career Coaching Available Online
Due to the pandemic, your plans for summer may have been cancelled or postponed. As Career Coaches in the College of Arts and Sciences, we can assure you there are still steps you can take to make the most of your summer. Schedule online using MyPLAN (Career Development Network), or email cascareers@unl.edu to get the conversation started.
Share Your Experiences
We are interested in hearing about experiences you’ve engaged in this semester. Please fill out this brief survey on any internships,co-ops, research, volunteer or practicum experiences you participated in during Spring 2020. You can fill it out for each experience if you participated in more than one this semester.
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!
Essays for Health Schools
Thursday, April 16th, 4-5pm, https://nebraska.zoom.us/j/528920100 (Meeting ID: 528 920 100)
• What are professional school admissions committees looking for in your application essay?
• Learn how to write a great application essay for the health profession school you are applying to
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 14th: 1-1:30pm, Hosted by Emily Wilber from University Career Services and Bonnie Martin from the College of Engineering. https://unl.zoom.us/j/802187384
• Wednesday, April 15th: 11-11:30am, Hosted by Kris Scanlon from The College of Journalism and Mass Communications and Meagan Savage from the College of Arts & Sciences. https://unl.zoom.us/j/419754051
• Thursday, April 16th: 3-3:30pm, Hosted by Emma Stewart from the College of Business and Kristen Aldrich from the College of Arts & Sciences. https://unl.zoom.us/j/821039881
CONNECT WITH EMPLOYERS DURING VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSIONS & EVENTS
PeaceCorps Virtual Events (recordings available after sign-up)
Introduction to PeaceCorps, Friday, April 10th 12-1pm
What Happens After You Click Submit, Monday, April 13th, 1-2pm
Application Workshop, Tuesday, April 14th, 11-12pm
• Register at https://www.peacecorps.gov/events/.
The Literacy Lab Informational Webinar
Tuesday, April 14th, 5-5:30pm, https://meet.google.com/ejb-xgxu-hja?authuser=1&hs=122
• Do you believe that literacy is a human right?
• Listen to a live webinar presented by our Director of Recruitment, Will. There, you will hear about our mission to ensure all students - no matter where they are from - can become proficient readers (with your help!) and pursue life long success.
• We will also go over the basic aspects of our program and what it means to serve as a tutor for an academic year.
• There will also be a Q & A portion of the presentation, so come with questions!
• Questions before the webinar begins? Reach out to us at recruitment@theliteracylab.org for more information.
• Register for event on Handshake at https://unl.joinhandshake.com/events/480241
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
Gartner: Global Business Sales & You Webinar
Wednesday, April 15th, 11am-12pm, https://gartner2.avature.net/eventlisting/PipelineDetail?pipelineId=5447
• Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT) is the world’s leading research and advisory company and a member of the S&P 500. We equip business leaders with indispensable insights, advice and tools to achieve their mission-critical priorities today and build the successful organizations of tomorrow. Our unmatched combination of expert-led, practitioner-sourced and data-driven research steers clients toward the right decisions on the issues that matter most. We are a trusted advisor and an objective resource for more than 15,600 organizations in more than 100 countries — across all major functions, in every industry and enterprise size.
• In this one-hour event you will get the following:
- Company overview
- GBS and Service Path Development Program Overview
- Insight from Gartner Account Management and Business Development Associates on #LifeAtGartner via a panel discussion
• Register for event on Handshake at https://unl.joinhandshake.com/events/480645
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
HANDSHAKE JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS
Global Data Management - Data Science Trainee
American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company - Investment Associate
Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services - Program Specialist - Finance
Engle Lab, Boston Children's Hospital - Bioinformatician I (Neuroscience & Genetics/Genomics)
Wolfram - Data Collection Specialist
Wolfram - Wolfram Technology Engineer
Unum - Actuarial Development Program
Princeton University - Eviction Lab - Research Specialist II
National Indemnity Company - Client Services Specialist - Claims
Department Resources
I would also encourage you to check out open positions on some of the job boards listed on the Career in Mathematics page of the Department's website: https://www.math.unl.edu/careers-mathematics.