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!
Experiences Survey Now Open
• UNL wants to know about your student experiences such as internships/co-ops, volunteerism, research, etc.
• Check out your MyRED Message Center to fill out the survey and share with us all the awesome things you are participating in to gain experience this semester and this past summer
• You can also find the survey here: go.unl.edu/experiencesurvey
Crash Course in Job Searching
Monday, Nov. 9th, 5-6pm, virtual via Zoom
Tuesday, Nov. 10th, 4-5pm, virtual via Zoom
• With graduation from the university approaching, it’s time to think about your job search process. The College of Arts & Sciences Career Coaches are offering two virtual Crash Course in Job Searching sessions where you’ll learn tips to get you started on your job search and have the opportunity to learn more and ask questions about:
• Resumes, Cover Letters, LinkedIn/Handshake/other online platforms, Networking, Interviewing, and CPT/OPT if you are an international student
• Space is limited to 50 students and registration is required.
• Register HERE.
IES Abroad Information Sesssion
IES Abroad’s Diversity Initiative is All About You| Zoom Around the World with IES, Tuesday, Nov. 10th, 2pm CDT, Virtual Session
• https://www.iesabroad.org/event/2020-11-10/ies-abroads-diversity-initiative-all-about-you-zoom-around-world-ies-abroad-weekly
IES Abroad Psychology Info Session| Zoom Around the World with IES, Thursday, Nov. 12th, 2pm CDT, Virtual Session
• https://www.iesabroad.org/event/2020-11-12/psychology-info-session-zoom-around-world-ies-abroad-weekly-events
• At IES Abroad, study abroad is our form of social justice and platform for positive change. Enabling you to be uniquely you abroad is at the center of everything we do. More than 10 years ago, we created an innovative, sustained initiative that’s cultivated a multifaceted student body, which reflects the world’s rich diversity. Join us for a special information session to learn more about our Initiative to Diversify Education Abroad (IDEA).
Details for how to join the event will be shared after registration.
• IES Abroad is an affiliate partner of the UNL Education Abroad Office. They offer study, intern, and research programs in a wide variety of countries around the world. Please contact an Education Abroad Coordinator (https://educationabroad.unl.edu/schedule-virtual-advising-appointment-0) if you are interested in pursuing an IES Abroad program, or browse all program options in MyWorld (https://myworld.unl.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.AdvancedSearch). For information on how to get started and how to pick a program, attend a Huskers Abroad 101 session (https://educationabroad.unl.edu/huskers-abroad-101-registration).
• https://www.iesabroad.org/event/2020-11-04/health-studies-info-session-zoom-around-world-ies-abroad-weekly-events
Virtual Huskers Abroad 101 Sessions
Tuesday, Nov. 10th, 10:30am CDT, via Zoom
Wednesday, Nov. 11th, 4:30pm CDT, via Zoom
Thursday, Nov. 12th, 2pm CDT, 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.
UCARE Applications Open November 15th
• The Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experience program will begin accepting applications for summer 2021 and academic year 2021-22 on November 15.
• Introduce yourself to undergraduate research opportunities, including UCARE, by watching this short video.
• UCARE is open to students in all majors and disciplines, and participants receive a $2,400 research stipend. Applications will be accepted until February 15 through NuRamp.
• Students with questions about the program and faculty interested in becoming a UCARE faculty mentor can contact Justina Clark at jclark17@unl.edu.
• More details at: https://ucare.unl.edu
Cargill Global Scholars Program Now Accepting Applications
• The Cargill Global Scholars Program is a distinctive, 2-year scholarship and enrichment program providing financial support, mentorship, and the unique opportunity for U.S. college students to participate in leadership development seminars, including engaging with fellow scholars from Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, and Russia.
• This opportunity is open to students currently enrolled as freshmen or sophomores or a student with a graduation date between May 2023 and August 2024
• Want to learn more? Attend one of the following webinars to learn more about the program and hear from alumni about their experience:
• Thursday, November 12, 6:00 PM Central Time
• Monday, November 23, 3:00 PM Central Time
• Application Deadline is March 4th, 2021
Save the Date: LSAC Law School Virtual Forum
Saturday, Dec. 12th
• One of the best opportunities to meet with law schools and prepare to apply to law school is by attending the LSAC’s Law School Forum. This forum includes the following activities:
• Meet with representatives from over 200 US, Canadian, and Australian Law Schools
• Participate in workshops designed to help you learn about diversity in law, the LSAC application, the LSAT exam, and other relevant pre-law topics.
• View on-demand workshops about financing a legal education or the LSAT.
• These forums are FREE to attend. For more information and to register: https://www.lsac.org/lawschoolforums.
Law School Fee Waivers
• The Explore Center has several application fee waivers for UNL Law and a few for KSU Law.
• If you are interested in using one of these waivers, please call us at 402-472-3605.
CONNECT WITH EMPLOYERS DURING VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSIONS & EVENTS
Lincoln Electric System (LES)
Monday, Nov. 9th, 10am-1pm CDT, Virtual via Zoom: https://go.unl.edu/employerinresidencezoom
• For more information about Lincoln Electric System:
For over 50 years, we at LES have been proud to power the many homes, businesses and governmental properties throughout Lincoln and the surrounding area. As one of the nation’s most efficient electric utilities, we’re committed to keeping electricity safe, reliable and affordable. LES services approximately 200 square miles within Lancaster County in Nebraska. The primary goal of our 450+ employees is to provide an adequate and reliable electric supply at the lowest possible cost to our more than 114,000 residential customers and 15,000 commercial and industrial customers.
• About LES Careers: https://proxy.qualtrics.com/proxy/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DxNSvg0Zzyu0&token=lSC2whwnuW%2FkLBJvIftjTbYixp0seaqBNuo%2F4ie9qv0%3D
• Zoom Instructions for Virtual Meeting: 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.
Gavilon
Tuesday, Nov. 10th, 10am-1pm, In-person booth, HLH South Lobby (College of Business)
• The Gavilon Group, LLC connects producers and consumers of feed, food and fuel, linking agricultural supply with demand through its global supply chain network. The company provides origination, storage and handling, transportation and logistics, marketing and distribution, and risk management services to customers and suppliers across the globe. A wholly owned subsidiary of Marubeni Corporation, Gavilon employs more than 1,900 people at nearly 300 facilities and offices worldwide.
• Customers and suppliers worldwide turn to Gavilon to help them maneuver an increasingly complex global supply chain. With our widespread reach, we bring together local operational knowledge, global market intelligence and access to a worldwide distribution network to seamlessly manage agriculture commodities.
• Learn more about current opportunities here: https://www.gavilon.com/careers
The Daily Nebraskan Media Group
Wednesday, Nov. 11th, 10am-1pm, In-person booth, HLH South Lobby (College of Business)
• Do you like money? Sure, the Daily Nebraskan is the students’ No. 1 news source, but that content makes for a great product to sell. The DN provides a paid opportunity for hard-working students with good people skills.
Check out virtual events with employers on Handshake by following this link: https://app.joinhandshake.com/events
• Breaking Barriers: First-Gens in Tech hosted by HubSpot
• eBay iOs & Android Engineering Recent Grad Info Session
• The Virtual Job Search: How to Stand out while staying in hosted by Fast Enterprises
• Explore Wycliffe Live-Convergence: Emerging Roles in Translation Consulting
OTHER JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Hydrologic Technician
UCAR - Software Engineer II AI/ML
WeatherFlow - Tropical Cyclone Meteorologist/Hurricane Network Manager
National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) - CIRES/NSIDC Data Operations Specialist Professional Research Assistant
WENY News, the ABC, CBS & CW affiliate - Meteorologist/MMJ
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
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) - Opportunity Catalog