CAREER COACH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Career Services is seeking student feedback about the virtual career fairs that occurred on February 23, 24, 25, and 26. If you participated in the virtual career fairs, please consider completing the University Career Fairs Student Survey.
Career Coaching
Want to explore careers of interest but not sure how to get started? Schedule an appointment with a Career Coach to talk about your interests, research careers, and find ways to get started in your exploration. Make an appointment on MyPLAN using the following link: Schedule here!
CAREER-RELATED EVENTS
Virtual Conversation with an Aquatic Invasive Species Program Manager (Nebraska Game and Parks)
Wednesday, March 17th 10-11am CST, via Zoom
• Join us on the third Wednesday of each month as we highlight 12 different careers within the Game and Parks realm. These live interviews will be conducted via ZOOM and each month we will focus on a different career within Nebraska Game and Parks.
• Here, students and the public will be encouraged to ask questions relating to the career field, during the live interview. Presenters will also be showcasing photos, props and new information on their daily life in their job.
• Zoom link: https://outdoornebraska.zoom.us/j/97763114454?pwd=VzlabjBaMzBLZG9tdDZkZmFEK3pXdz09
LEADERSHIP AND STUDENT ORGANIZATION EVENTS
Cultivating Leadership
Tuesday, March 16th, 6-7pm CST, via Zoom
• A time for UNL alumni to pass on their stories to undergraduate students, discussing topics like what it’s like to return to your rural town after college, how to balance the college experience with familial commitments, and what it’s like as a woman working in agriculture.
• Free to attend. RSVP at: https://go.unl.edu/mfu2.
Event Planning during COVID-19
Wednesday, March 17th, 3pm CST, via Zoom
• If your RSO, student group or department are thinking about hosting in-person events this semester, it’s important that you keep up with Directed Health Measures to help promote a safe environment and keep within university compliance.
• Join Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, TJ McDowell, each Wednesday at 3pm for a quick update on the latest policies and to get answers to your event planning questions in the age of COVID.
• Zoom available: https://go.unl.edu/eventplanning.
GAINING EXPERIENCE
Huskers Abroad 101
Tuesday, March 16th, 10:30am CST
Wednesday, March 17th, 4:30pm CST
Thursday, March 18th, 2pm CST
• 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.
• Virtual sessions are held every week on Tuesday at 10:30am, Wednesday at 4:30pm, and Thursday at 2:00pm.
• Pre-registration is required. Once registered, a Zoom link will be emailed to your Huskers email account. Register at: https://go.unl.edu/huskersabroad101.
Registration Open for Student Research Days
April 12th-16th (Must register by April 5th)
• The annual fair showcases research and creative accomplishments by graduate and undergraduate students at the university. In lieu of a traditional poster session and creative exhibition, undergraduate and graduate students are invited to develop a 5-8 minute video presentation to share through the dedicated Nebraska Research Days MediaHub channel.
• The video presentations will allow participants to share their results with a worldwide audience. Guidelines for creating and uploading the research video are on the Nebraska Research Days website.
• Each day will feature separate disciplines:
o April 12 — Arts and Humanities
o April 13 —Social Sciences
o April 14 — Life Sciences
o April 15 — Physical Sciences
PRE-LAW
Law School Essay Workshop - via Zoom
Wednesday, Mar. 17th, 4-5 p.m. CST, Zoom link: https://unl.zoom.us/j/93039222632
• This workshop will cover what law schools are looking for in personal statements and provide you with writing exercises to begin the process of developing your individual story in a strong and compelling manner. Co-presented with the UNL Writing Center.
EMPLOYER IN RESIDENCE
First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO)
Tuesday, March 16th, 11am-1pm CST, via Zoom
• Banks are intertwined in people’s lives, integral to their communities and have the resources to create change. At First National Bank of Omaha, we are a force for good in the world. In every action we take, from a teller greeting a customer to our leadership formulating the next step for our company, we strive to do the right thing. We’re independent and family-owned, and focused on the long view instead of the next quarter, so we are able to put people over profit. It’s been our recipe for success for generations.
• Current Opening: Customer Care Senior Specialist
• Join Virtual Employer in Residence via Zoom**: https://go.unl.edu/employerinresidencezoom
• ** 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.
Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Wednesday, March 17th, 10am-1pm CST, In-person booth, HLH South Lobby (College of Business)
• The Department of Health and Human Services team contributes to the lives and health of Nebraskans every day. Our mission, “Helping people live better lives,” provides the motivation to make a difference. Some DHHS programs impact all Nebraskans; for example, we educate and protect people through public health activities like ensuring clean and safe drinking water and we license and certify all health care professionals. We also touch our state’s most vulnerable citizens. Our services assist the elderly, low income and those with disabilities; we provide safety to abused and/or neglected children and vulnerable adults; and thousands of Nebraskans rely on the services of our ten 24-hour facilities.
• Current Openings: Check opportunities here!
Gallup
Thursday, March 18th, 11am-1pm CST, via Zoom
• Gallup delivers analytics and advice to help leaders and organizations solve their most pressing problems. Combining more than 80 years of experience with its global reach, Gallup knows more about the attitudes and behaviors of employees, customers, students and citizens than any other organization in the world. At Gallup, we believe it takes the unique talents and passions of each team member to solve the problems facing world leaders and organizations today. Our strengths-based culture encourages us to focus on what we do best, creating an environment where we can maximize our talents and achieve our goals. Empowered by world-class managers who truly care about our growth and development, we’re able to leverage our strengths to create a positive impact on the world.
• Join Virtual Employer in Residence via Zoom**: https://go.unl.edu/employerinresidencezoom
• ** 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.
VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
Tuesday, March 16th, Cognizant Campus Careers Information Session
• https://unl.joinhandshake.com/events/712176
Tuesday, March 16th, Bank of America Campus Careers Series: Corporate Functions (Audit, Finance, Risk and More)
• https://unl.joinhandshake.com/events/688773
Tuesday, March 16th, Learn In-Demand Analytics Skills: SAS Certification
• https://unl.joinhandshake.com/events/715096
Wednesday, March 17th, Day in the Life, Entry Level hosted by PPD (Clinical Development Division and Laboratories)
• https://unl.joinhandshake.com/events/703105
OTHER JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS
PEMDAS Technologies & Innovations - Atmospheric Scientist
2nd Weather Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base - Air Force Weather Civilian Recent Graduate Position
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