Finding My Calling as a First Generation

“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

By Letty Garcia
Letty Garcia Career Advisor
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First Gen Career Readiness Series: Job Search & Networking

Join us for the continuation of the First Gen Career Readiness series starting Wednesday, February 17th from 3pm-4pm.

In this session First Gen students will learn how to develop a targeted job search strategy, research jobs and industries, and connect …

By Letty Garcia
Letty Garcia Career Advisor
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CPT and OPT Q&A

By: Luiza Goncalves Oliveira Benvenuti, Senior Psychology Student from Brusque, Brazil, and Senior Peer Career Guide with University Career Services

Maintaining my immigration status has always been a worry of mine. I’ve always felt the need to know the step …

By Luiza Benvenuti
Luiza Benvenuti Graduate Assistant, Micro-Internship and Mentoring Program Coordinator
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First Gen Career Readiness Series Continues This Spring

“I definitely encourage other First Gen students to attend the series because you receive valuable information from professionals who understand what it means to be First Gen.”  Cynthia Figueroa, First Gen Student at UNL
University Career Services launched its first …

By Letty Garcia
Letty Garcia Career Advisor
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Next Steps After You’ve Registered For the Virtual Career Fair

UNL students and employers had their very first virtual career fair experience in fall 2020. After looking at career fair data, hosting an employer advisory board, and being experienced in this virtual setting, University Career Services has some tips, tricks, …

By Holly Pham
Holly Pham Employer & Campus Relations Coordinator
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Connect with Internships and Full-Time Positions at the Career Fair!

February is Career Fair Month at UNL! You can get connected with internships and full-time jobs from employers across fields and industries at the virtual University Career Fair, February 23-26, 2021.

Over four days, each targeted to different career pathways …

By Emily Wilber
Emily Wilber Interim Director/Asst Director, Career Education & Inclusion
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Virtual Career Fair Attire: Dress for Success without Breaking the Bank

UNL’s spring virtual career fairs are happening Feb. 23-26th so it’s time to start preparing to have a great career fair experience.  Even though interactions with employers will be online, professional dress is still encouraged for virtual professional interactions. Here …

By Amber Pape
Amber Pape Senior Events & Marketing Coordinator
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Celebrating MLK Week Applying Dr. King’s Teachings on Economic Justice

As a part of the MLK Week 2021 to honor the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., University Career Services in collaboration with the Dr. Michael W. Combs Honors Scholars, and the W.E.B Du Bois Honor Society, at the University …

By Letty Garcia
Letty Garcia Career Advisor
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Grad School & Personal Statements

By: Luiza Goncalves Oliveira Benvenuti, Senior Psychology Student from Brusque, Brazil, and Senior Peer Career Guide with University Career Services

If you haven’t started thinking about it yet, whenever you start feeling your graduating day coming closer, you will! Graduate …

By Luiza Benvenuti
Luiza Benvenuti Graduate Assistant, Micro-Internship and Mentoring Program Coordinator
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Looking for a Campus Job for Spring 2021? Read on!

Campus jobs are available and advertised in Handshake. Apply now for those of interest!

Part-time jobs on and off campus are listed in Handshake a job search system found on University Career Services website. You can specifically select a …

By Emily Wilber
Emily Wilber Interim Director/Asst Director, Career Education & Inclusion
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