Preparing Resources

These resources are available to help you prepare your application material, practice interviewing and other job search tools to apply for opportunities in your field of interest. 

Handshake & LinkedIn

Learn more about managing your online brand through Handshake and LinkedIn.

Handshake & LinkedIn

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Self-Serve Headshot Station

Need a headshot for your Handshake or LinkedIn profile? Career Services has City Campus and East Campus self-serve headshot stations that all UNL students are welcome to use. The provided ring light stand allows students to utilize their own phone to take their headshot or you can come with a friend and let them take a photo for you.

Self-Serve Headshot Station Locations & Instructions

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Resumes, References & Cover Letters

Use this guide in creating your resume, reference page, and cover letters. 

Resumes, References & Cover Letters

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Big Interview

Big Interview is an on-demand interview training system to learn interviewing techniques and practice skills in a simulated video interview.

-Create an account using your @huskers.unl.edu email address

-Utilize 4024 when prompted for the access code.

*Big Interview offers a Veterans section that is built for the fastest growing professions for veterans.

Big Interview

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Interviewing

Use this guide to help prepare your next interview. 

Guide to Interviewing

Use this tool to help formulate answers in your next interview. 

Informational Interview Template (TIARA Method)

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Networking

Use this guide to help prepare you in networking for your next job or career opportunity.

Networking Resource

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Jobs & Internships

The Job & Internship Search Guide gives you essential tools, tips, and strategies for success.

Thank you to Husker Circle members who have made this publication available to UNL Students!  Learn more about this year’s Husker Circle members.

Job & Internship Search Guide

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Graduate School

Learn how to find and research programs, make important connections, write application essays, and more!

Pursuing Graduate School
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