CAREER COACH ANNOUNCEMENTS
VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR Q & A WITH CAS CAREER COACHES
Tuesday, Sept. 16th, 12:30-1:30pm CST, via Zoom: https://go.unl.edu/cascareerfairprep use code: PREP
Wednesday, Sept. 17th, 12-1pm CST, via Zoom: https://go.unl.edu/cascareerfairprep2 use code: PREP
• Are you planning to attend the Career Fairs virtually this semester and still have questions about how to prepare or what this new format looks like?
• Come ask your questions during our come and go Career Fair Q & A sessions where we can share with you how to navigate Handshake’s career fair registration, help set up your schedule, identify employers, and prepare for the virtual environment, etc.
• Use the Zoom link and code above to join!
VIRTUAL HUSKERS ABROAD 101 SESSIONS
Tuesday, Sept. 15th, 10:30am CST, via Zoom
Wednesday, Sept. 16th, 4:30pm CST, via Zoom
Thursday, Sept. 17th, 2pm CST, 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.
FIRST GENERATION CAREER READINESS SERIES: SESSION ONE-YOUR STRENGTHS & PERSONAL BRANDING
Wednesday, Sept. 16th, 3-4:30pm CST, via Zoom
• Through workshop activities, discussions, hands-on practice, and professional and student panels, First Gen students will have the opportunity to identify their strengths, explore career pathways, learn how to communicate their strengths and interests in resumes, cover letters, personal statements, and interviews, gain strategies to find jobs and internships, and to meet and hear from professionals from a variety of fields.
• Register here: https://careers.unl.edu/blog/2020/08/25/first-but-not-alone-first-generation-career-readiness-series-coming-this-fall/
• Fall 2020 Sessions Schedule:
o Your Strengths & Personal Branding, September 16
o Internships 101, October 7
o Resumes, Cover Letters & Personal Statements, November 4
PRE-LAW ORIENTATION
Wednesday, Sept. 16th, 4-5pm CST, Nebraska Union (Regency Room) & via Zoom
• This workshop is designed for any student considering applying to law school in the future.
• Freshmen through seniors will learn what makes a successful applicant.
• Students will break into groups and discuss specific timelines for undergraduate preparation for law school admission.
• Zoom link: https://unl.zoom.us/j/91132734572
GET TO KNOW THE LSAT
Thursday, Sept. 17th, 4-5pm CST, via Zoom
• Pre-Law students of all grade levels are encouraged to attend this presentation on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).
• Topics covered will include an overview of the exam and its sections, how to best prepare for the exam during your undergraduate education, practice LSAT opportunities, and timing of the test with law school admissions cycles.
• Bring your thinking cap and be prepared to answer a few exam questions during the session.
• Zoom link: https://unl.zoom.us/j/92707578283
CONNECT WITH EMPLOYERS DURING VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSIONS & EVENTS
Ameritas
Wednesday, Sept. 16th, 10am-1pm CST, Virtually via Zoom at https://go.unl.edu/employerinresidencezoom
• At Ameritas, fulfilling life is what we do daily. We continuously strive to help our customers enjoy life at its very best by reducing uncertainty, helping grow assets and protecting what is most cherished. Backed by a foundation of financial strength, we offer a competitive array of insurance, employee benefits and financial products and services. And we service them in a highly welcoming, ethical and professional manner that builds lasting trust and enduring relationships.
• Learn more about Ameritas: https://go.unl.edu/ameritas
• 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.
Sandhills Global
Thursday, Sept. 17th, 10am-1pm CST, In-person Information Booth HLH South Lobby & Virtually via Zoom at https://go.unl.edu/employerinresidencezoom
• Founded in 1978, Sandhills Global, Inc. serves the trucking, agriculture, construction, heavy machinery, aviation, and related industries with a diverse range of products and services from well-established trade publications and websites to hosted technology services customized to meet the evolving needs of our customers. Headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, Sandhills’ facilities include an on-site printing press, bindery, and state-of-the-art data center. Sandhills also operates a geographically disparate redundant data center in Scottsdale, Arizona, and supports multiple international publications with offices situated around the world. All Sandhills facilities are backed by decades of experience and continuous investment in the most cutting-edge technologies, making Sandhills a global leader in the respective industries it serves.
• 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.
Conagra Brands
Friday, Sept. 18th, 10am-1pm CST, Virtually via Zoom at https://go.unl.edu/employerinresidencezoom
• Conagra Brands is an approximately $8 billion company that combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened focus and entrepreneurial spirit. We’re transforming the way we operate to fulfill what consumers and customers want, in a smart, simple way. We’re modernizing our iconic food brands, leveraging fresh opportunities and adapting to a changing landscape – all with a culture that’s ready to capture growth and drive shareholder value.
• Watch this video for more information about Conagra Brands: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6BRhxDePxs&feature=youtu.be
• 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
Events coming up this week:
• Live from Keyot Café: Your College Degree Doesn’t Have to Define Your Career
• Target Tuesdays: Investing in You! Building an Effective LinkedIn Profile
• Be a Standout Candidate to Recruiters hosted by Keyence
• Get to Know the Red Cross Virtual Volunteer Fair
HANDSHAKE JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS
IBM - GIS Analyst Summer Intern: 2021 (Watson Advertising & Weather)
OTHER JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS
WeatherWorks - Operational Meteorologist
WDTV/WVFX - Meteorologist
Department of the Interior - Hydrologic Technician
Other Job and Internship Resources
US Government Jobs - USAJOBS
American Meteorological Society - Career Center Job Board
PennState Dept of Meteorology - All Job Listings
Oklahoma School of Meteorology - All Job Listings
The American Geophysical Union - AGU Pathfinder Career Center
The Association for Women Geoscientists - AWG Job Board