Jobs, Internships and Careers
Career Services East and the CASNR Career Specialist
Career Services and CASNR work together to provide information on agriculture and natural resources careers, student jobs, internships and full-time employment. Julie Obermeyer, CASNR Career Specialist staffs the Career Services East office in 303 Nebraska East Union. Contact Julie at 472-8273 or email for assistance or to schedule an appointment. Career Services on city campus is located in 230 Nebraska Union. Walk-ins are available M-F 10-4 or call 472-3145 for an appointment with a Career Counselor.
Husker Hire Link (HHL)
Husker Hire Link is UNL's on-line connection between students/alumni and employers hiring for part-time, internship and full-time positions. HHL is a free service for current UNL students and alumni. It's easy to create your account then post your resume, search employers and listings, request on-campus interviews and stay updated on career opportunities and events.
Exploring Careers
Interested in learning more about possible careers? Visit the career services career guide to learn more.
Career Classes
The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources offers two career-related courses - Employment Seminar and Job Survival.
The Employment Seminar (AGRI/NRES 388) is an eight-week one credit course which is open to all majors and class standings that provides assistance in various skills including: resume and cover letter development, interviewing skills, job search strategies and dining etiquette. This course is held on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-7:50pm in the Nebraska East Union during the first eight weeks of the fall semester.
Job Survival (AGRI 496) informs students on how to not only survive but thrive during the first year on a job. This course is taught by employers and discusses topics including 401K, benefits, investments, relocation and housing, communication within and outside of the office and advancement opportunities. This course is taught during the first eight weeks of the spring semester, is one credit, open to all majors and all class standing, and is held on Tuesday evenings in the Nebraska East Union from 6:00-7:50pm.
For more information on these courses contact Julie Obermeyer or Jill Brown.
CASNR Career Fair
—September 24, 2013
—10:00-3:00 p.m. in the Nebraska East Union
—Over 60 participating employers will be present to talk with students about full-time employment as well as
summer internship opportunities.
To register, click here.
Student information:
— Visit the Fall Career Fair web page for information on preparing for the Career Fair and a list of participating employers.
Employer Information:
— Visit our Fall Career Fair web page for information on registering on-line and interviewing after the fair.
Mark your calendar — Career Fair Prep Nights
- Tuesday, September 18
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Nebraska East Union (East Campus)
- Thursday, September 27
4:00 - 7:00 PM
Nebraska Union (City Campus)
Spring Career Fair
— Thursday, February 5 - Engineering, Technology, Science and Agriculture Opportunities
— Wednesday, February 6 - Business, Service, Government and Liberal Arts Opportunities
— 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM in the Nebraska Union
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