CAREER COACH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Career Coaching Available Virtually
Connect with a Career Coach to talk about your future career goals whether that’s finding an on-campus job, creating/updating resume, identifying internships, preparing for graduate/professional school, etc. Make an appointment on MyPLAN using the following link: Schedule here!
Virtual Huskers Abroad 101 Sessions
Tuesday, Sept. 22nd, 10:30am CST, via Zoom
Wednesday, Sept. 23rd, 4:30pm CST, via Zoom
Thursday, Sept. 24th, 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.
Interviewing Tips for Health Schools
Thursday, Sept. 24th, 4-5pm CST, via Zoom: https://unl.zoom.us/j/95791646713
• Will you be interviewing for a professional health school soon? Learn strategies for having a great interview. Attend the session that fits your schedule best.
Student Workforce Opportunities with the DTRA
Wednesday, Sept. 30th, 12-1:30pm
• The Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA) Chemical and Biological Technologies Department is hosting a webinar about their opportunities within their Joint Science and Technology Office (JTSO)
• DTRA-JSTO’s mission is to lead the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to anticipate, defend, and safeguard against chemical and biological threats for the warfighter and the nation
• During this 90-minute session, you will learn about internships, fellowships, postdoctoral, and employment opportunities available throughout the DoD.
• Topics that will be discussed include:
o DTRA-JSTO’s role as the DoD’s Joint Science and Technology Office for Chemical and Biological Defense (JSTO-CBD);
o National Research Council (NRC) Research Associateship (Postdoctoral) Program;
o Pathways Programs: Pathways Internship Programs, Recent Graduates Program, and the Presidential Management Fellows Program (PMF);
o Navigating USAJOBS for employment opportunities;
o Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program benefits, application deadlines, and success stories.
• Reserve your seat before the registration deadline of Monday, September 28, 2020.
• If you have any questions reach out via email to CBOutreach@chenega.com.
CONNECT WITH EMPLOYERS DURING VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSIONS & EVENTS
Spreetail
Monday, Sept. 21st, 10am-1pm CST, Virtually via Zoom at https://go.unl.edu/employerinresidencezoom
• Spreetail is a profitable and growing ecommerce company that builds technology, markets products and manages warehouses to offer the best prices on tens of thousands of items. Our purpose is to make a dent in the universe by delighting millions of customers, creating opportunity and wealth for our team, and revolutionizing the communities we touch. Spreetail is growing rapidly; our team is challenged every single day to outwork and outthink the competition. We move fast, and no one has the luxury to wait around for someone else to make the first move. We dive in, we learn, we adapt, sometimes we fail, but we never remain stagnant.
• Watch this video to learn more about Spreetail Interns: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8QQza1p_uc&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.
Mutual of Omaha
Thursday, Sept. 24th, 10am-1pm CST, In-person Information Booth HLH South Lobby & Virtually via Zoom at https://go.unl.edu/employerinresidencezoom
• Founded in 1909, Mutual of Omaha and its affiliate companies manage assets in excess of $28 billion. For more than 100 years, Mutual of Omaha has been there to keep our promises to our customers. We are strong, stable and secure and ready to meet our customers’ current and future insurance and financial needs. Our commitment to customer service is the cornerstone of our vision and values. Mutual has a wide array of positions open that will both challenge and reward those candidates who are hired. Begin a rewarding career with us … the opportunities are endless.
• 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
• Liberal Arts in Tech: How all majors have transferable skills in the Tech field hosted by Qualtrics
• Careers at SAS-Technical Consulting
• Tech Prep 101: Prepare to standout in your technical interview
• Moody’s Resume Writing Tips
• Handshake and LinkedIn Profiles 101 hosted by Keyence
• Sales is in Everything you Do: Transferable Sales Skills for your Resume and Interviews hosted by Qualtrics
HANDSHAKE JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Junior Officer
Black & Veatch - Environmental Intern - Power - Kansas City
OTHER JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Student Trainee (Meteorology)
Weathernews Americas Inc. - Operational Marine Meteorologist
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