DIY Resources

Find targeted resources and activities by Collection (red button) or with quick links to specific resources below. Use these independently or as prep for a meeting with a Career Coach!

Explore Majors and Careers

Career and major descriptions and videos, self-discovery activities, personality assessments, …

Gain Experience and Build Skills

Learn about ways to gain experience and build skills in fields of your interest, …

Build Career Connections

Guides to LinkedIn, identifying and reaching out to contacts, having career conversations, …

Prepare to Apply for Opportunities

Job Search Guide with strategy and how-to’s, resumes, cover letters, interviews, online profiles, perso nal statements, keywords, …

Find Internships and Jobs

Search for job and internship postings, including part-time, on- and off-campus, and work-study on Handshake, …

Connect with a Career Coach

Friendly team members to support your career exploration and job/internship searches, …

Focus 2Share This: Share Focus 2 on FacebookShare Focus 2 on LinkedInShare Focus 2 on Twitter
Assess your interest, skills, values, and personality and see how they relate to career fields and UNL majors. Free with …

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Candid Career VideosShare This: Share Candid Career Videos on FacebookShare Candid Career Videos on LinkedInShare Candid Career Videos on Twitter
Learn about careers from interviews with hundreds of professionals in a wide range of fields.

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Major Exploration VideosShare This: Share Major Exploration Videos on FacebookShare Major Exploration Videos on LinkedInShare Major Exploration Videos on Twitter
On this resource, you will find videos featuring many of the majors at Nebraska. These videos will provide a basic …

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Holland Code ActivityShare This: Share Holland Code Activity on FacebookShare Holland Code Activity on LinkedInShare Holland Code Activity on Twitter
Students can utilize this activity to rank their Holland Codes from 1 (most like them) to 6 (least like them).  …

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What Can I Do With This Major?Share This: Share What Can I Do With This Major? on FacebookShare What Can I Do With This Major? on LinkedInShare What Can I Do With This Major? on Twitter
Learn how majors connect to career fields and strategies to pursue them successfully. Watch this video for tips on best …

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UNL Undergraduate CatalogShare This: Share UNL Undergraduate Catalog on FacebookShare UNL Undergraduate Catalog on LinkedInShare UNL Undergraduate Catalog on Twitter
Explore the majors and minors available at UNL.
 
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A Guide to NetworkingShare This: Share A Guide to Networking on FacebookShare A Guide to Networking on LinkedInShare A Guide to Networking on Twitter
This is a valuable tool for learning how to grow and expand your career connections and network.
 
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UNL Alumni LinkedIn ToolShare This: Share UNL Alumni LinkedIn Tool on FacebookShare UNL Alumni LinkedIn Tool on LinkedInShare UNL Alumni LinkedIn Tool on Twitter
One of the best ways to build career connections is to meet UNL alumni who have either graduated from your …

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A Guide to Handshake & LinkedInShare This: Share A Guide to Handshake & LinkedIn on FacebookShare A Guide to Handshake & LinkedIn on LinkedInShare A Guide to Handshake & LinkedIn on Twitter
Learn how to create a strong profile on LinkedIn and Handshake that best promotes your career interests, skills, and qualifications.

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Guide To Requesting Letters of RecommendationShare This: Share Guide To Requesting Letters of Recommendation on FacebookShare Guide To Requesting Letters of Recommendation on LinkedInShare Guide To Requesting Letters of Recommendation on Twitter

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Career Focus Areas for Upcoming Fairs & EventsShare This: Share Career Focus Areas for Upcoming Fairs & Events on FacebookShare Career Focus Areas for Upcoming Fairs & Events on LinkedInShare Career Focus Areas for Upcoming Fairs & Events on Twitter
Researching companies and their opportunities ahead of a fair or event can help you have more focused and beneficial conversations …

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Self-Serve Headshot StationShare This: Share Self-Serve Headshot Station on FacebookShare Self-Serve Headshot Station on LinkedInShare Self-Serve Headshot Station on Twitter
Need a headshot for your Handshake or LinkedIn profile? Career Services has 2 free self-serve headshot stations that all UNL …

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The Job & Internship Search GuideShare This: Share The Job & Internship Search Guide on FacebookShare The Job & Internship Search Guide on LinkedInShare The Job & Internship Search Guide on Twitter
This guide is a valuable tool for finding job and internship opportunities, writing your resume and cover letters, marketing yourself …

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A Guide to NetworkingShare This: Share A Guide to Networking on FacebookShare A Guide to Networking on LinkedInShare A Guide to Networking on Twitter
This is a valuable tool for learning how to grow and expand your career connections and network.
 
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UNL Alumni LinkedIn ToolShare This: Share UNL Alumni LinkedIn Tool on FacebookShare UNL Alumni LinkedIn Tool on LinkedInShare UNL Alumni LinkedIn Tool on Twitter
One of the best ways to build career connections is to meet UNL alumni who have either graduated from your …

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Welcome to Handshake at UNL!Share This: Share Welcome to Handshake at UNL! on FacebookShare Welcome to Handshake at UNL! on LinkedInShare Welcome to Handshake at UNL! on Twitter
Handshake is the place for students of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to engage with employers and search/apply for internships, co-ops, …

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A Guide to Handshake & LinkedInShare This: Share A Guide to Handshake & LinkedIn on FacebookShare A Guide to Handshake & LinkedIn on LinkedInShare A Guide to Handshake & LinkedIn on Twitter
Learn how to create a strong profile on LinkedIn and Handshake that best promotes your career interests, skills, and qualifications.

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On-campus & Part-time Job Search Video TutorialsShare This: Share On-campus & Part-time Job Search Video Tutorials on FacebookShare On-campus & Part-time Job Search Video Tutorials on LinkedInShare On-campus & Part-time Job Search Video Tutorials on Twitter
Check out these tutorials to help you navigate your on-campus & part-time job searches and log on to Handshake here.
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Ways To Gain ExperienceShare This: Share Ways To Gain Experience on FacebookShare Ways To Gain Experience on LinkedInShare Ways To Gain Experience on Twitter
Find out more about different ways you can start gaining experience.

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Welcome to Handshake at UNL!Share This: Share Welcome to Handshake at UNL! on FacebookShare Welcome to Handshake at UNL! on LinkedInShare Welcome to Handshake at UNL! on Twitter
Handshake is the place for students of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to engage with employers and search/apply for internships, co-ops, …

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Career Interest Communities ResourceShare This: Share Career Interest Communities Resource on FacebookShare Career Interest Communities Resource on LinkedInShare Career Interest Communities Resource on Twitter
In an expanding labor market, it can be challenging to know about the many sub-specialties that exist in each field.
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A Guide to Handshake & LinkedInShare This: Share A Guide to Handshake & LinkedIn on FacebookShare A Guide to Handshake & LinkedIn on LinkedInShare A Guide to Handshake & LinkedIn on Twitter
Learn how to create a strong profile on LinkedIn and Handshake that best promotes your career interests, skills, and qualifications.

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Gaining & Articulating Career CompetenciesShare This: Share Gaining & Articulating Career Competencies on FacebookShare Gaining & Articulating Career Competencies on LinkedInShare Gaining & Articulating Career Competencies on Twitter
It is important to describe your experiences in terms of tasks and transferable skills so that employers fully understand how …

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How To Make The Most Of Your InternshipShare This: Share How To Make The Most Of Your Internship on FacebookShare How To Make The Most Of Your Internship on LinkedInShare How To Make The Most Of Your Internship on Twitter
Internships are a great opportunity to grow your skills, learn about a particular industry and make connections. But it can …

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The Job & Internship Search GuideShare This: Share The Job & Internship Search Guide on FacebookShare The Job & Internship Search Guide on LinkedInShare The Job & Internship Search Guide on Twitter
This guide is a valuable tool for finding job and internship opportunities, writing your resume and cover letters, marketing yourself …

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A Guide to InterviewingShare This: Share A Guide to Interviewing on FacebookShare A Guide to Interviewing on LinkedInShare A Guide to Interviewing on Twitter
This is a valuable tool for learning how to best prepare for your upcoming interviews.

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A Guide to Resumes, Cover Letters & ReferencesShare This: Share A Guide to Resumes, Cover Letters & References on FacebookShare A Guide to Resumes, Cover Letters & References on LinkedInShare A Guide to Resumes, Cover Letters & References on Twitter
This is a valuable tool for learning how to develop strong application materials when applying for internships and jobs.

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Crafting Resume BulletsShare This: Share Crafting Resume Bullets on FacebookShare Crafting Resume Bullets on LinkedInShare Crafting Resume Bullets on Twitter
Utilize this worksheet to help strengthen your resume bullets.

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Big InterviewShare This: Share Big Interview on FacebookShare Big Interview on LinkedInShare Big Interview on Twitter
Big Interview is an on-demand interview training system to learn interviewing techniques and practice skills in a simulated video interview.
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A Guide to Pursuing Graduate and Professional SchoolShare This: Share A Guide to Pursuing Graduate and Professional School on FacebookShare A Guide to Pursuing Graduate and Professional School on LinkedInShare A Guide to Pursuing Graduate and Professional School on Twitter
Learn how to find and research programs, make important connections, write application essays, and more!

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