CAREER COACHING
Looking to attend an upcoming career fair? Schedule an appointment with a Career Coach to help identify employers to connect with, practice your elevator pitch, and how to follow up. Make an appointment on MyPLAN.
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RSO/STUDENT INVOLVEMENT EVENTS
Event Planning during COVID-19
Wednesday, Feb. 17th, 3pm, 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
Care Ambassador
• Calling Husker student leaders to apply to become a CARE Ambassador (CA)! CARE is the Center for Advocacy, Response, and Education, and we are excited to launch our first application for a small pilot program starting a peer education program.
• The ideal candidate for a CA is someone who is caring, empathic, has a passion for helping others, and fostering a culture of respect by educating others on stopping sexual violence, dating violence and stalking, and sexual harassment.
• CA’s will get the opportunity to grow in listening skills, public speaking, and programming skills to help build their resume and college experience.
• Application due: Friday, February 19, 5:00 PM
• Please find the application by clicking on this link. https://forms.gle/i4S6vBemSJej8jmL7
• Questions: Please contact Lanie Stutz at lstutz2@unl.edu or 402-472-3299.
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CAREER-RELATED EVENTS
Virtual Conversation with a Zoologist
Wednesday, Feb. 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/92934197460?pwd=VWVjRmtOdHQvMnVBNUFaWXloTWFxdz09
First Gen Career Readiness Series-Job Search Strategy & Networking
Wednesday, Feb. 17th, 3-4pm CST, via Zoom
https://careers.unl.edu/first-gen-career-readiness-series/
• First-Gen students will learn how to develop a targeted job search strategy, research jobs/industries, and connect with employers via Handshake and LinkedIn. Students will hear recruiter Kelsey Mick with Sandhills Global talk about networking strategies and building connections in a field of interest to help you land your first internship, part-time, or full-time job
• On the day of the event, log-in to the Zoom meeting at: https://unl.zoom.us/j/91972541639 (Meeting ID: 919 7254 1639)
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PRE-HEALTH
Humanities in Medicine Open House
• Are you interested in humanities and understanding the medical field from beyond the science perspective? Come to the Open House hosted by the Humanities and Medicine Advisory Board on Thursday, February 18th from 6 – 7 pm.
• You will have the opportunity to learn about the minor from current professors and students. This is a great way to start networking with potential professors and future classmates.
• If you are interested in attending, please fill out this RSVP form so we can send you the Zoom link for the open house and enter you in a raffle for a gift card.
• When: Thursday, February 18, 6:00 PM- 7:00 PM
• RSVP Form: https://forms.gle/tMBFfz7rcr7E7Yrh7
Pre-Health Case Studies, Zoom link: https://unl.zoom.us/j/92758151258
Wednesday, Feb. 24th 4-5pm CST
• In this dialogue-based workshop, you will work through health-based case studies to identify potential opportunities for advancing equity in healthcare. We will also discuss the importance of these topics when applying for professional school as well as relevance in the real world.
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PRE-LAW
Get to Know the LSAT - via Zoom
Tuesday, Feb. 16, 4-5 p.m. CST, Zoom link: https://unl.zoom.us/j/93630696919
• 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.
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GAINING EXPERIENCE
Huskers Abroad 101
Tuesday, Feb. 16th, 10:30am CST
Wednesday, Feb. 17th, 4:30pm CST
Thursday, Feb. 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.
o Register at: https://go.unl.edu/huskersabroad101
Apply for UCARE by Feb. 15th
• Participants in the UCARE program receive a $2,400 research stipend and experience learning with a faculty adviser on a research or creative activity project. Applications are due Feb. 15th and must be submitted through NuRamp.
• Recipients commit to 10 hours per week from September through April and present their research or creative activity at the Spring Research Fair in April 2021. Skill-building seminars on topics like graduate school preparation and professional presentation skills are offered to enhance the UCARE experience.
• Students must confirm a project and faculty adviser before applying. Visit the UCARE website for full eligibility requirements and to learn more about identifying a faculty adviser or developing a research proposal.
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CAREER FAIR PREPARATION
CAREER FAIR STUDENT REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Tuesday, Feb. 23rd, 12-4pm, Career Pathway Focus: Science & Research, Biotechnology, Information Technology, Computer Science & Development, Math & Data Analytics, Marketing, Advertising, Sales & Service, Hospitality & Tourism
Wednesday, Feb. 24th, 12-4pm, Career Pathway Focus: Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing
Thursday, Feb. 25th, 12-4pm, Career Pathway Focus: Transportation & Logistics, Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources, Nutrition, Finance, Accounting, Banking & Insurance
Friday, Feb. 26th, 12-4pm, Career Pathway Focus: Business, Management and Operations, Training, Government & Public Administration, Human Services & Non-profit, Law, Public Safety & Security, Health & Public Health
Career Fair Preparation Materials via Canvas
• Can’t attend the Career Fair From Home Prep Event or still have questions on how to prepare? View the open Canvas site for more information on how to navigate Handshake, set up your schedule to connect with employers/companies, preparing an elevator pitch/introduction, technology issues, etc.
• Link to Canvas site: https://canvas.unl.edu/courses/97750