Industry Insights
University Career Services is proud to recognize Women’s History Month by sharing a panel discussion with three accomplished women leaders in Nebraska! On the panel, we were glad to have the expertise and insights of Sara Petty, who works at …
“I truly believe every person has a purpose they have been set on this planet for such a time as to accomplish something.”
Niet Tuom, recent UNL graduate and a Child and Family Services Specialist with the State of Nebraska
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On Friday, August 28th, Career Services hosted the first of two opportunities for employers to learn and ask questions about the first ever Virtual Career Fair days hosted by the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. The event included staff from …
There are a lot of reasons why you may need to step away from your career for a while. Becoming a parent, looking after a relative, or dealing with health issues can all lead you to need a break from …
Interviews can be fraught with difficult questions. “Tell me about yourself,” which seems simple but can be quite intimidating. “Where do you see yourself in five years?” “How many windows are in the Empire State Building?” You can also add …
The coronavirus pandemic has turned the world of work upside down—and with 26 million Americans filing unemployment claims in a matter of five weeks, job security is likely on your mind.
“There’s a lot of uncertainty in a world that’s …
With most of the United States under orders to stay home to prevent the spread of COVID-19, many employers have pressed pause on workers’ jobs through layoffs or furloughs, a form of temporary layoff. (More than 26 million Americans filed …
By now, you’re probably familiar with the basics of setting up for a video interview: Find a quiet, clean place to have it, make sure your mic is turned on, and—seriously—put on some pants. But with more and more employers …
Cana started his college career with a lofty ambition: He wanted to be a neurosurgeon. What did he like about it? It was a challenging discipline that required expertise and intelligence, and had a direct, positive impact on people’s lives.
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Graduating from college or otherwise applying for your first professional job is stressful in any circumstance. But it feels especially daunting when the economy, the job market, and the world in general seem to be turned upside down.
As the …