In three weeks (September 22–25), Huskers will connect and interact with employers through a new online career fair platform. Here's what you need to know to get started THIS WEEK to successfully prepare for your job search at the fairs.
Career Fairs: September 22, 23, 24, 25
Career Services teams across campus are excited to host the Career Fairs virtually in fall 2020. The University Career Fair will take place on Handshake in an online platform designed for career fairs.
The fair will be held in sessions over four days, with each day targeted to different career pathways reflected across UNL majors. Other career fairs, such as the Actuarial Science Fair and Durham School Fair, also will be hosted virtually on Handshake.
Student registration for the Career Fair opens August 31, 2020 in Handshake. Students should register early to reserve times to talk with employers and participating organizations. Early registration also can qualify students for employer-sponsored giveaways leading up to the event.
Learn more about the virtual career fairs here.
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Career Fair from Home:
Virtual prep sessions August 31 and September 1
To get ready for the virtual career fair experience, Huskers should participate in one of two Career Fair from Home sessions. Participants will hear tips and get their questions answered in real-time by career coaches and employers. These 1-hour sessions are at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 31 and Tuesday, September 1. A 30-minute Q&A session will follow each session to allow students to get additional help.
Sign-up now to attend either session.
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Husker Suit-Up: September 4, 5, 6
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln and JCPenney are once again teaming up to help students build their professional wardrobe. This time it’s all online.
The Husker Suit-Up event goes on all weekend September 4–6, 2020. Students will save up to an extra 30% off select men’s & women’s career dress apparel, shoes & accessories to build your professional wardrobe. Online orders can either be picked up at a local JCPenney location or delivered to your door.
Sign up to receive a link to the online sale event.
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Contact the Career Services team for more personalized job search assistance and career coaching.