On this page you will find how to connect with a Career Coach in your college for 1:1 career advising and career resources available to UNL students.
Connect with a Career Development Network Professional Career Development Resources Job & Internship Opportunities Student Data
Philosophy Statement
The Career Development Network at UNL is comprised of career professionals dedicated to empowering Huskers and stakeholders through collaborative efforts that cultivate exploration, career readiness and professional connections. We strive to provide comprehensive resources and personalized support to students, alumni, employers and faculty/staff fostering an inclusive environment.
College-Based Career Teams
Connect with a Career Coach in your college to receive 1:1 assistance with career exploration, resume reviews, mock interviews and for other career resources or questions.
Fine & Performing Arts
Location: Woods Art Building
Unit-Based Career Teams
In collaboration with the college-based career teams, these units offer specialized career resources for UNL students.
University Career Services
Location: NU225
Contact: 402-472-3145
*University Career Services does not provide 1:1 appointments or advising services
Explore Your Interests
These resources are a great starting point to help you see which career field you might be interested in and provide tools to research the career field.
Focus 2 logo
Assess your interests, skills, values, and personality and see how they relate to career fields and UNL majors.
UNL students may use this resource for free by creating an account and using the access code: huskers
What Can I Do With This Major?
Learn how majors connect to career fields and strategies to pursue them successfully.
What Can I Do With This Major? features 100 major profiles with information on common career paths, types of employers that hire in the field, and strategies to maximize opportunities.
Job Shadowing Resource
Job Shadowing is a career development experience that individuals engage in to learn more about a career path, industry, or organization by spending time both observing and interviewing an experienced professional on the job.
O*NET Online
Welcome to your tool for career exploration and job analysis! O*Net Online has detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers. Occupation reports offer a range of information, from a broad overview to comprehensive detail on a specific subject.
Holland Code Resource
Discover majors and careers that align with your unique interests through the Holland Code-based assessments. Most people fall into one of six personality types: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, or Conventional
Exploring Majors: Consider majors at UNL that fit with your Holland Code Quiz results. This resource also pairs well with Focus 2 for comprehensive major and career exploration.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is a federal agency under the United States Department of Labor that serves as the principal fact-finding agency for labor economics and statistics. Its primary mission is to collect, analyze, and disseminate essential economic data to support public and private decision-making related to labor market conditions, wages, inflation, productivity, and other economic indicators in the United States.
Informational Interviews (TIARA Method)
Utilize this resource to structure your informational interviews and strengthen your relationship building and information sharing during Informational Interviews.
Students who want to learn more about the TIARA Method should check out the book, The 2-hour Job Search by Steve Dalton.
Gaining Experience
There are many ways you can start gaining experience, including, but not limited to:
- Internships/Cooperative Education(Co-Op)
- Undergraduate Research/Fieldwork
- Volunteering/Shadowing
- Practicum/Student Teaching
- Clinical Experience
- Capstone Courses/Projects
- Education Abroad
- Learning Communities
- Student Organizations & Clubs
Check out the following resource to learn more about how you can gain experience through these experiential learning opportunities:
Gaining Global Experience
Developing a global mindset and gaining exposure to diverse cultures are invaluable assets that can effectively prepare you for future career opportunities.
Employment Readiness Certificate for International Students
- Gain skills for U.S. job opportunities
- Learn to succeed in American culture
Tuesdays, February 4th- April 15th; 2:00-3:15pm
*Limited seats available; closes February 3, 2025
Prepare to Apply
These resources are available to help you prepare your application material, practice interviewing and other job search tools to apply for opportunities in your field of interest.
Job & Internship Guide
The Job & Internship Search Guide gives you essential tools, tips, and strategies for success.
Sections in this guide include:
Resumes, References & Cover Letters
Thank you to Husker Circle members who have made this publication available to UNL Students! Learn more about this year’s Husker Circle members.
Big Interview
Big Interview is an on-demand interview training system to learn interviewing techniques and practice skills in a simulated video interview.
-Create an account using your @huskers.unl.edu email address
-Utilize 4024 when prompted for the access code.
*Big Interview offers a Veterans section that is built for the fastest growing professions for veterans.
Self-Serve Headshot Station
Need a headshot for your Handshake or LinkedIn profile? Career Services has 2 free self-serve headshot stations that all UNL students are welcome to use. The provided ring light stand allows students to utilize their own phone to take their headshot or you can come with a friend and let them take a photo for you.
City Campus location:
University Career Services
Nebraska Union, Room 225
1400 R Street, Lincoln, NE 68588
Available Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm.
East Campus Location:
East Campus Union, Room 331 Admin Suite
1705 Arbor Dr., Lincoln, NE 68503
Available Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm.
Graduate School
Use this information as you consider or prepare for graduate school. Connect with a Career Coach in your college for additional support in making your decision and developing application materials.
Sections in this guide include:
Career Closet
Tuesday- Thursday 11:00am - 2:00pm
Located in Howard L. Hawks Hall 102
Student Job Offer Guidelines
We want to ensure students are prepared as they take the next step in their career journey. The following is a guide to assist students are they start to receive job offers.
Identity Resources
Access specialized career development resources for specialized populations and topics.
Handshake
Handshake is the place for students of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to engage with employers and search/apply for internships, co-ops, part/full time jobs, work study, and campus employment.
Accessing Handshake as a Student
UNL students are provided with a free Handshake account – for life! To login as a student, simply head to the Handshake login portal and use your UNL single-sign-on credentials.
On-Campus Employment and Work Study Information
At UNL, students have the opportunity to apply for both on-campus jobs and federal work-study positions.
- On-Campus Jobs: These positions are available to all students, regardless of whether they have federal work-study eligibility. On-campus jobs can be found through Handshake, and these jobs are typically for departments, student organizations, or services within the university.
- Federal Work-Study Jobs: These positions are specifically for students who have been awarded federal work-study as part of their financial aid package. Work-study positions are also posted on Handshake, and these jobs are often subsidized by the federal government to help reduce the cost of education.
Off-campus Employment Information
Finding off-campus employment as a student can be a great way to gain experience, develop skills, and earn extra income. However, it’s important to strike a balance so that your work doesn’t interfere with your academic responsibilities.
Career Fair and Events Information for Students
Career fairs are great events to network with employers and learn more about the open positions they are applying for and how to apply. Use this information to prepare yourself to attend a fair or event.
Upcoming Fairs and Events
Career Services coordinates career fairs and events to provide students with direct connections to employers who are seeking UNL talent. Early fall and spring semesters, UNL hosts a selection of career fairs to help facilitate meaningful recruiting connections. Additional pathway-focused career events are offered throughout the year to assist students with their career exploration and development.
Micro-Internship & Mentoring Program
Spring applications open January 13th 2025 and close January 31, 2025.
Architecture Micro-Internship Industry Immersion Experience
Applications open in May, 2025
Federal Jobs
Job opportunities with the U.S. government are available in many career fields. The application and hiring process differs from a traditional job search. Check out the following resources to assist with a federal job search.
CPT for International Students
For international students who wish to have employment experiences such as internships and cooperative education with employers and organizations, curricular practical training (CPT) authorization is required. To learn more about CPT and it's requirements and guidelines, check out the resource below.
OPT for International Students
For International students who want to gain additional work experience in their academic major.
GoinGlobal
GoinGlobal allows you to search for international internships/jobs, opportunities in major U.S. cities, employment strategies in specific countries, and past H1B employers.
First Destination Survey (Student Outcomes Survey)
The First Destination Survey captures graduating students information regarding their plans upon completing their UNL degree. Students receive notification about the survey one month prior to graduation, as well as at the 3, 6, and 9-month mark after graduation. Take the survey to update us on your plans after graduation or see what other alumni have done after graduation.
Student Outcomes
View the results of our First Destination Survey to see what current graduating Huskers' plans are after graduation.
Internship Survey
Have you recently started an internship? We want to hear about it!
The information you provide helps prospective and current students learn about internships and majors, and directly impacts the institution’s accreditation and academic rankings, therefore influencing the future value of your degree. Please take a moment to fill out the survey to the best of your ability with the most accurate information.
An internship is a work experience within an organization where a student is looking to gain relevant skills, knowledge, and experience in a particular field related to their major or career goals. Internships are typically one-time work experiences that involve working in professional settings under the supervision and mentorship of practicing professionals. Internships can be paid or unpaid, and the student may or may not receive academic credit for performing the internship.
Reference: NACE. (n.d.). Position Statement: U.S. Internships. Retrieved June 17, 2020, from https://www.naceweb.org/about-us/advocacy/position-statements/position-statement-us-internships/
Student Career Fair Survey
Information coming soon