Industry Insights

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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From Greens to Graphics: How This Golfer Teed Up a Successful Design Business 

“I was lucky to have some really good professors that encouraged me even when I didn’t know what I wanted to do within graphic design,” said Kate Smith. “I didn’t really know where I fit in that industry either, so …

By Gage Boardman-Allgood
Gage Boardman-Allgood
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Students Gain Valuable Experience and Make an Impact Through Summer Internship Program at Lincoln Museums  

The Summer Internship Program, launched this year by University Career Services, connects nonprofits with students who are First Generation or Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color (BIPOC) or who have not yet had an internship. Through this program, organizations …

By Maddi Galusha
Maddi Galusha Graduate Assistant, Micro-Internship and Mentoring Program Coordinator
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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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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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Top Wishes of Student Interns

Creating internships are a great way to build your organization’s talent pipeline, while also lowering your turnover rates and recruiting costs. But how do you, as an employer, create a valuable internship experience? There are many ways employers can ensure this goal is met for their student interns and that they enjoy the experience. To help you out, here are the top 9 things employers can do to create valuable internship experiences.

By Bailey Herrera
Bailey Herrera
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Top 4 ways to ensure you find an inclusive workplace

Last month, University Career Services, in collaboration with the LGBTQA+ Center, the Nebraska Alumni Association and Pride in Business, held an event called, Pride In The Workplace. Through short panels of professionals speaking on topics dealing with job searching, interviewing, …

By Bailey Herrera
Bailey Herrera
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UNL Career Services to offer relaxed, curated career events this academic year

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Career Services will debut a new style of career events this fall that will offer students an educational opportunity, distinct from a traditional career fair. These new “niche” events will target specific career interest communities with …

By Bailey Herrera
Bailey Herrera
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University Career Services offers benefits to employers and students with pilot, Micro-Internship and Mentoring Program

University Career Service has created a pilot program that will benefit local Lincoln employers and select University of Nebraska-Lincoln students with shorter term job opportunities called micro-internships. 

The Micro-Internship and Mentoring Program was launched by University Careers Services in the …

By Bailey Herrera
Bailey Herrera
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UNL interns lead the charge to meet the needs of the Nebraska workforce

From working at a desk to cultivating cells in a lab, all internship experiences are important. Internships are meant to help students integrate knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skill development, all while helping employers …

By Annelise Christen
Annelise Christen Engagement and Connections Coordinator
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