From Student to Career Development Pro: Skylar Reestman’s Early Career Journey

“Whether you are looking for internships, jobs, networking tips, resume review, cover letter tips, or just need general advice in terms of your future career, the Career Coaches across campus are an amazing resource for any student,” said UNL student …

By Gage Boardman-Allgood
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Exploring Pathways: How a Career Event Opened Doors to a Rare Internship Opportunity for this UNL Undergrad

“It really solidified for me that this is the right career for me, because it’s so rewarding. Helping a child, being a part of their support staff, and seeing them succeed and advance in treatment, it’s like the best feeling …

By Gage Boardman-Allgood
Gage Boardman-Allgood
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UNL Graduate’s Personal Experience Sparks a Passion for Genetic Counseling and Drives Career Aspirations 

“Fathoming the great potential of genetic diagnostics and personalized care ignited my passion for becoming a genetic counselor and my desire to contribute to the field through my academic performance and community involvement,” said Violetta Bakunina.  

Bakunina’s unique background has played …

By Annelise Christen
Annelise Christen Engagement and Connections Coordinator
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Paid Internship Program Launched for First-Generation, BIPOC Students 

University Career Services recently launched the Summer Internship Program that benefits local nonprofit organizations and provides paid opportunities to UNL students including First Generation and BIPOC students and students who have not had an internship. 

The pilot program goal allows …

By Maddi Galusha
Maddi Galusha Graduate Assistant, Micro-Internship and Mentoring Program Coordinator
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UNL student embarks on life-changing trip to Kenya, finds true passion 

During her freshman year at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Hannah Moseman was introduced to a non-profit called The Hope Venture by her resident assistant. The then agricultural education major decided to embark on a lifechanging trip to Kenya where she …

By Bailey Herrera
Bailey Herrera
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UNL Career Services to host inaugural event aimed at helping students gain last-minute summer opportunities

On Monday April 3, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Career Services will debut a new event entitled, “Just-In-Time Fair: Summer Internships, Experience and Opportunities”. This event will be aimed at helping students of all majors and degree levels secure last-minute summer internships …

By Bailey Herrera
Bailey Herrera
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UNL criminal justice major claims free Handshake account, gains “life changing” experience.

Handshake is a free resource available to all University of Nebraska-Lincoln students and alumni, that can help Husker students find both jobs and internship opportunities. For senior criminal justice major, Meylin Espinoza, signing into her free Handshake account landed two …

By Bailey Herrera
Bailey Herrera
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Students and Alumni reflect on community impact ahead of human services, nonprofit and social justice niche event

On March 8, University Career Services will host their third niche event, “Exploring: Human Services, Nonprofit & Social Justice Pathways”. The event will bring together industry professionals, Husker alumni and students to make meaningful connections while having insightful conversations. 

Niche …

By Bailey Herrera
Bailey Herrera
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Carden explores her interest in conservation through hands-on experience with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

The sun was peeking over the horizon as she began her day. The Parker River National Wildlife Refuge was slowly coming alive. She had eight to nine hours of work ahead of her on the refuge. Her first task was …

By Annelise Christen
Annelise Christen Engagement and Connections Coordinator
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Internship experience helps UNL software engineering student “connect the puzzle pieces” between coursework and industry 

As a child, McKellan Clarke spent his days learning the ins and outs of computers. He prided himself on his ability to remove computer viruses from his mother’s computer without any help from antivirus software. In middle school, he began building PCs, …

By Annelise Christen
Annelise Christen Engagement and Connections Coordinator
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