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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. Fact Book Academic Calendar Campus Maps Student Union Info Annual Report Alumni Association 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. click Jobs click add new enter the job description and application information 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. click Resume Books select the All Resumes book and conduct an advanced search 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 Offer an Information Session 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. 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. click Fairs & Information Sessions click Information Sessions enter the details of your request 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. click Fairs & Information Sessions click Register to sign up 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. 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. click On-Campus Interviewing (OCI) request a date and schedule options 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 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 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: new paradigms of thinking dedication and loyalty strong work ethic 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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