Applying Resources

Use the tools below to prepare for career fairs and learn about other experiential learning opportunities you can do to help you gain experience in your field of interest. Use Handshake to start applying for opportunities available for you!

Career Fair Resources

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 these videos from our career coaches to learn what you should do before, during and after career fairs. 

Career Fair Preparation Videos

Researching companies and their opportunities ahead of a fair or event can help you have more focused and beneficial conversations with employer representatives. The Career Focus Areas Resource below can help you plan for future career engagement experiences.

Career Focus Areas for Upcoming Career Fairs

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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.

CPT for International Students

 

 

 

 

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OPT for International Students

For International students who want to gain additional work experience in their academic major.

OPT for International Students

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.

Federal Job Resources 

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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.

If you already have a Handshake account set up, you can log in here.

Handshake at UNL

 

 

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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.

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