College of Arts and Sciences Career Coaching

Career Coaching
Career Coaching

Get to know the career coaches

Trina, Allison, Sai, and Meagan can help you explore career options, identify ways to build experience, and prepare to apply for internships, jobs, or graduate school, including help with resumes, applications, and interviewing.

They are located in 107 Oldfather Hall: the College of Arts and Sciences Academic and Career Advising Center. You schedule a meeting with a Career Coach using the Student Success Hub: Trina, Allison, Sai, and Meagan.

APSIA Open House: Development & Conflict Resolution in International Affairs
May 7, 1:00-2:15 p.m.
Webinar Link

Learn about graduate programs in Development and Conflict Resolution in International Affairs through in-depth conversations.

US IRS: Administrative Associate Info Session
May 7, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Webinar Link

We are hosting a virtual information session about our Shared Administrative Associate positions. In this position, you will provide administrative, clerical, and case processing support to managers and technical employees. Your responsibilities will include planning, organizing, and carrying out a variety of administrative and clerical activities required by business operating divisions.

Fulbright U.S. Student Program Overview
May 7, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Webinar Link

This webinar introduces the program and its awards, such as the English Teaching Assistant Award and Study/Research Awards. Come learn about the program goals, eligibility requirements, and how you can apply.

CAS Career Drop-in
Every Wed & Thu, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
107 Oldfather Hall or Zoom

Stop in for a quick 10-20 minute meeting to have your resume reviewed or get other career related support. No appointment needed!

APSIA: Best Practices for Applying to International Affairs Grad Programs
May 10, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Webinar Link

Join the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) for an introductory webinar on best practices when applying for graduate school. In this monthly series, we’ll talk about selecting a graduate program, preparing a graduate program, paying for school, and career opportunities.

PLEASE VISIT https://events.unl.edu/CASCareerDev/ FOR A CALENDAR OF CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENTS RELEVANT TO COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES STUDENTS LIKE YOU!!

SELECT EVENTS FROM THE CALENDAR
May 7th, 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm APSIA Open House: Development & Conflict Resolution in International Affairs
May 7th, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm US IRS: Administrative Associate Info Session
May 7th, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Fulbright U.S. Student Program Overview
May 9th, 10:00 am – 1:30 pm OpportunityLNK: Community & Career Expo
May 9th, 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm ASPIA: Human Rights, Social Justice, & Law in International Affairs
May 9th, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Info Session- Amazing pre-health experience in Rwanda
May 10th, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm APSIA: Best Practices for Applying to International Affairs Grad Programs
May 16th, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm US Bureau of Reclamation: Organization Info Session
May 21st, 11:00 am – 12:15 pm APSIA: Diplomacy & International Cooperation in International Affairs
May 23rd, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Application Tips: Short Answers and Essays - Host Country Engagement
May 23rd, 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm APSIA: National Security & Global Threats in International Affairs
May 23rd, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Your Future with Fulbright: Bridging Military Service to Global Opportunities
May 24th, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm US Bureau of Land Management: Organization Info Session

You can expect a career coach to
- Create a friendly and supportive environment and ask questions about what you like, what you’re good at, and what’s important to you.
- Introduce and demonstrate different tools and resources to assist you in your career development process.
- Collaborate with you to identify your next steps--there is always a next step.
- Help you gain comfort and confidence in connecting your academics and experiences with specific opportunities.

Your career coach will expect you to
- Learn about your interests, skills, and values related to career paths.
- Identify and pursue meaningful academic and experiential opportunities to further develop your skills and knowledge.
- Follow up on next steps as identified and discussed in your meetings.
- Speak and write about how the knowledge and skills gained through your academics and experiences connect to your career plans.

Build experience—your way
Depending on your majors and minors, as well as your interests and goals, certain kinds of experience may be critical. Plan to pursue at least two of these opportunities—hopefully more!
Internships - Get valuable experience, build skills, and try out an employer or position. Many internships lead to permanent jobs!
Research - Work in a lab, partner with a faculty member, or propose your own research through UCARE.
Education Abroad - Sharpen language skills, gain independence, and develop a global perspective, while earning credit with Education Abroad.
Leadership - Join at least two student organizations each term. Network with others and work toward a leadership position.
Service - Get involved in a one-time or long-term service opportunity. Engage with the community and contribute your time and talents.

University Career Services Student Resources
Job Search Guide
Pursuing Graduate School