There are so many amazing opportunities and resources available to Nebraska Business students that I found in my Junior and Senior year that I wish I had known about coming into college. Here are four things I wish I knew as a freshman in the College of Business.
JOIN A RECOGNIZED STUDENT ORG (RSO) FOR YOUR MAJOR
My freshman year at Nebraska, I joined five different RSOs just to say I was “involved”. None of these RSOs were related to what I wanted to do in my future career, nor were they something I was interested in. It wasn’t until my junior year that I joined a RSO related to my major and the career that I wanted to pursue. This organization brought me so many opportunities, an internship, and a growing network of professional connections. Not every organization you are involved in has to be related to your career, but having at least one can help give you more learning opportunities and experiences beyond the classroom curriculum.
USE THE COB RESOURCES
The College of Business has so many resources to offer its students. Take full advantage of everything these offices have to offer.
1. Business Career Center
Meeting with a career coach you can explore majors and careers, develop your resume and cover letters, refine your LinkedIn, learn strategies for interviews, identify opportunities, and get help negotiating job offers.
2. Business Advising and Student Engagement
From your first day of class to graduation, the staff in BASE are your resource for academic advising, numerous opportunities to get engaged in the college, and enriching your learning outside of class.
3. Teaching and Learning Center
The Teaching and Learning Center offers free tutoring for courses in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management.
4. Career Closet
The Career Closet provides clean, gently used professional dress items for College of Business and College of Arts and Sciences students for FREE so you can put your best foot forward at career fairs and job interviews.
5. Diversity and Inclusion Gathering Space
DIGS serves as a hub for conversation, inclusive programs, and gatherings to help people feel they belong in the Nebraska Business community.
6. Clifton Strengths Institute
We help you identify and maximize your talents to help Nebraska, the nation, and the world develop economic growth and prosperity.
7. Center for Sales Excellence
The Center for Sales Excellence shapes the future of personal selling and sales management by providing advanced instruction, creating mutually beneficial relationships within the business community, and generating high-caliber sales research for academic advancement.
8. Breakout Rooms
Located in the Lower Level and Second Floor, the breakout rooms are perfect for small group collaboration and studying. You can reserve a breakout room for two hours or walk up and reserve one on the spot.
ATTEND COB EVENTS
The College of Business puts on a variety of events such as Nebraska B-week, a celebration of the Business community, Office Hours with the Dean, and RSO club fairs in the Atrium. Attend the events and get to know the Nebraska Business community! It’s great to have connections in your classes, and the opportunity to get to know our faculty better.
CREATE A RELATIONSHIP WITH A FACULTY MEMBER
Connect with a professor or faculty member early on in your college career. A faculty connection can help you on your career path, connect you with their network, and provide valuable resources. They can answer questions about skills needed, what you can do with your major, and will help in the future if you need a letter of recommendation.