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career services
www.unl.edu/careers
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA–LINCOLN
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Campus Profile
Total Enrollment: 24,610
• 19,383 undergraduate
• 5227 graduate and professional
9 Colleges
275 Programs of Study
500 Student Organizations
52 Fraternities and Sororities
Students from over 130 countries
Newest Member of the Big Ten
Top 50 Public National Universities
(ranked by U.S. News and World Report)
Lincoln Profile
Population: 250,000
Capital of Nebraska
80 miles of hiking/biking trails
11 public golf courses
More parkland per capita than any city
Rated Top 10 Most Liveable Cities
Ranked 15th in U.S. hot spots for young,
talented workers by Next Cities
City Campus is a short walk from:
• 80 Restaurants
• 56 Shops and Stores
• 18 Movie Screens
• 10 Coffee Houses
• 3 Major Hotels
• 18 Galleries and Museums
Downtown Lincoln Association
www.downtownlincoln.org
Lincoln Convention & Visitors Bureau
www.lincoln.org
Bookmark the Career Services employer website today!
www.unl.edu/careers/employer/
For more information on all of our services, as well as links
to important information resources about our students, the
University or the city of Lincoln, visit and bookmark the
employer homepage on our website.
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Fact Book
Academic Calendar
Campus Maps
Student Union Info
Annual Report
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Employer Policies
husker hire link
Handle all your recruiting in one system. Husker Hire
Link is the primary way employers access many of our
services. It’s easy, convenient and free to Hire a Husker.
Log in or create your account today!
www.unl.edu/careers/hhl/
Post jobs and
internships
List full-time, part-time or
internship positions for
free. You may also post
your opportunity to multiple NACElink institutions
for a nominal fee.
ONCE LOGGED IN:
• click “Jobs”
• click “add new”
• enter the job description and application information
QUESTIONS?
Career Services Front Desk
careerservices@unl.edu | 402.472.3145
Search Resumes
Husker Hire Link has
several resume books for
specific majors or groups.
You may request authorization to view existing
books or customize your
own. In addition, we can
create one for you and
send it via e-mail. Contact students and alumni
of interest directly to
promote your event or
listing.
ONCE LOGGED IN:
• click “Resume Books”
• select the “All Resumes” book and
conduct an advanced search
QUESTIONS?
Kim Schafers
Husker Hire Link Specialist
kschafers2@unl.edu|402.472.8054
Husker Hire Link is part of the NACElink Network (www.nacelink.com), an alliance of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), Direct Employers
Association and Symplicity Corporation. NACElink is a national recruiting network and suite of web-based recruiting tools serving employers, colleges and job seekers.
Complete the
Organization Profile
Manage your Account
Edit your contact info and
change your password.
To make changes to all
NACElink schools, visit
www.nacelink.com.
Students and alumni
want to know as much
as possible about your
organization. Complete
your organization profile
fully including Facebook
and Twitter links and
a logo. Review and
update your information
regularly.
Offer an
Information Session
Evaluate Service
Learning
Evaluate students participating in a service-learning opportunity with your
non-profit organization.
A “Meet the Employer”
session can raise student
awareness about your
organization and its opportunities. Rooms are
available at no charge in
the Nebraska Unions.
ONCE LOGGED IN:
• click “Fairs & Information Sessions”
• click “Information Sessions”
• enter the details of your request
QUESTIONS?
Maria Hansen
On-Campus Interview Coordinator
mhansen5@unl.edu | 402.472.8055
Attend Career Fairs
Employers attending our
career fairs are the best
known by students. Over
6000 students and alumni
attend annually, making
these centralized events
a great opportunity to
promote internships and
full-time jobs while making
face-to-face connections.
ONCE LOGGED IN:
• click “Fairs & Information Sessions”
• click “Register” to sign up
QUESTIONS?
Christina Fielder, Assistant Director
cfielder@unl.edu | 402.472.8029
CAREER FAIR CALENDAR
See all of our events with dates, times and
details at www.unl.edu/careers
Interview on Campus
Request and manage open or pre-select campus interviews.
We’ll promote your opportunity, provide resumes, schedule
interviews and reserve a room at no cost.
ONCE LOGGED IN:
• click “On-Campus Interviewing (OCI)”
• request a date and schedule options
Virtual Interviews
Our Career Resource Center is equipped with technology
to interview students and alumni from a distance. Reserve
an interview room for phone or web-based video interviews
(including Skype) just as you would an in-person visit.
QUESTIONS?
Maria Hansen
On-Campus Interview Coordinator
mhansen5@unl.edu | 402.472.8055
October
Fall Career Fair (3 Days)
Actuarial Science
Fall Education Interview Day
February
Spring Career Fair (2 Days)
March
Education Recruitment Day
Virtual Fairs
UNL participates in Hire
Big 10+ virtual events
Hire Interns
Student interns share information about their experience with other students which can enhance your image and increase your applicant pool. It also provides an opportunity for you
to gain talent at a reasonable cost, and it provides our students invaluable experience. UNL
Career Services provides support services and resources to employers and students throughout the development, promotion and evaluation of an internship.
Questions: Dr. Kelli Smith, Assistant Director | smith@unl.edu | 402.472.8217
Developing an Internship
Academic Credit
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Academic credit may become a component
of an internship experience, but will be
arranged by the student and a UNL faculty
member and/or academic department.
Identify a need in your organization
Designate internship supervisors
Assess hours needed to do the work
Determine intern compensation
Arrange a work space for interns
Develop the internship description
Promote the opportunity through
Husker Hire Link
Intern Nebraska (InternNE.com)
A partnership between the Nebraska Department of Economic Development and
the Nebraska Department of Labor. Intern
Nebraska provides funding to eligible
companies creating new internship opportunities. UNL Career Services regularly
lists these opportunities in our Husker Hire
Link system.
Best Practices
• Assign work that is significant to your
organization
• Select supervisors skilled in training and evaluation
• Outline learning objectives and goals
using the Internship Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) form, available
at www.unl.edu/careers/experience/
• Conduct orientation for interns and
supervisors
• Provide training, on-going education
and support
• Conduct exit interviews and complete
the evaluations available at www.unl.edu/
careers/experience/
Hire International Students
Enrollment at UNL includes over 2000 students from 130 countries who are studying in the
U.S. on a student or exchange visitor visa. These talented students meet the same academic
enrollment standards as U.S. students. Many already hold degrees from institutions in their
home countries and may have professional experience which can benefit your organization.
International students can work in their field of study during academic sessions and vacation
periods. In addition, they may work for a short term (12-29 months) after completion of a
degree without the need to change their immigration status. Highly qualified international
students bring your organization the following advantages:
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new paradigms of thinking
dedication and loyalty
strong work ethic
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cultural and ethnic diversity
adaptability and perseverance
language skills
Questions: Dr. Chris Timm, Interim Director | ctimm1@unl.edu | 402.472.8049
Plan a Visit
Campus Maps/Virtual Tour
maps.unl.edu
Airports
Omaha (OMA) 60 miles to campus
Lincoln (LNK) 5 miles to campus
Lodging Options
A UNL rate may be available upon
request for the following hotels.
• Embassy Suites
402.474.1111, 1040 “P” Street
• Cornhusker Hotel
Keep in Touch with Career Services
• Holiday Inn
402.475.4011, 141 N. 9th Street
• Staybridge Suites
Hire a Husker and Share the Good News
402.438.7829, 2701 Fletcher Avenue
Let us know when you hire UNL students! Faculty, staff and students view our annual
report to see what employers have hired students in specific majors. We appreciate your
time in filling out a brief form at www.unl.edu/careers/survey/reporthires.shtml. Student names are kept
confidential in our published annual report.
Participate in Programs and Events
Career Services offers a variety of educational programs for students
including Job Search Survival, Career Fair Prep Night, and Mock Interview Day. Employer
participation provides students valuable knowledge and feedback. Husker Circle sponsors
are typically asked first to serve, but we welcome all interest. Visit our event calendar to see
a list of all regular programs at www.unl.edu/careers/about/events.shtml
Join Husker Circle
Husker Circle recognizes employers that sponsor $2000 or more annually for Career Services programs, resources, equipment and student staff. In addition, Husker Hire Link remains
free to students and alumni through employer sponsorship. Husker Circle employers gain
increased visibility through the following benefits:
• Logo and link throughout the Career Services website
• Display ad in “Preparing for the Job Search” student guide
• Acknowledgement on a plaque in our interview area
• Priority participation in student programs and events
• Preferred career fair location
2013 Husker Circle Members Include:
Applied Underwriters
Garmin
Assurity Life Insurance
Koch Industries
ConAgra
Lincoln Financial Group
First National Bank
Nebraska Public Power District
402.474.7474, 333 S. 13th Street
Sandhills Publishing
The Scoular Company
Southwestern
Streck
Questions: Dr. Kelli Smith, Assistant Director | smith@unl.edu | 402.472.8217
Parking Suggestions
Career Services on CITY Campus
225 Nebraska Union
GPS Cross Streets - 14th & R
There are 2 metered lots close to the
Nebraska Union:
• 14th & R Streets - Southeast
and across the street from the
Nebraska Union
• 15th & S Streets - East of the
Gaughan Center (which is connected to the Nebraska Union)
Obtain a parking permit in room
225 when you arrive. You may want
to plug the meter for a few minutes.
Career Services on EAST Campus
303 Nebraska East Union
GPS Cross Streets - 37th & Fair
Park in the Red “A” lot north of the
Nebraska East Union at 37th
and Fair Streets. Do not park in
reserved, metered or special permit
spaces. Obtain a parking permit in
room 303 when you arrive.
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and Majors
at UNL
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Inclusive Early Childhood Ed:
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career services
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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
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Physics
Russian
Social Science
Spanish
Speech and English
Speech/Language Pathology
Theatre and English
Special Education
Elementary Ed & Mild/Moderate
Disabilities (K-6)
Mild/Moderate Disabilities (7-12)
Supplemental Endorsements
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Reading and Writing
Human Sciences Majors
Athletic Training
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Child, Youth and Family Studies/
Journalism & Mass Comm.
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Cooperative Ed
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Merchandising
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& New Media, Performance,
Production
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COMMUNICATIONS
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PROGRAMS IN LINCOLN
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Gerontology Specialization (UNO)
Nursing (UNMC)