ACADEMIC CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER Preparing for the Career

ACADEMIC & CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER Preparing for the Career & Internship Fair

ACADEMIC & CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER OUR SERVICES Academic Advising for Undecided Students Walk-In Résumé Reviews Major & Career Exploration Résumé & Cover Letter Reviews Practice Interviews Job & Internship Search Strategies Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Walk-In Résumé Reviews 1: 00 P. M. – 3: 00 P. M. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Walk-In Professional Headshots 1: 00 P. M. – 3: 00 P. M. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10: 00 A. M – 1: 00 P. M. Eppley Administration Building Room 115 Building Eppley Administration Room 115

ACADEMIC & CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER ACTIVATING YOUR ACCOUNT 1. Go to unomaha. joinhandshake. com or download the Handshake app. UPDATING YOUR PROFILE 1. Upload a professional headshot. 2. Login with your Net. ID credentials. 2. Add relevant professional experiences and awards. 3. Select profile preferences. 3. Favorite jobs and/or employers. 4. Upload a current résumé. 4. Connect with fellow students. 5. Update your profile. 5. Make career advising appointments.

ACADEMIC & CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER SPRING 2020 ALL MAJORS CAREER & INTERNSHIP FAIR February 25 th, 2020 11 AM – 3 PM Scott Conference Center

ACADEMIC & CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER WHAT IS A CAREER FAIR?

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ACADEMIC & CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER PREPARING FOR THE CAREER & INTERNSHIP FAIR: CREATE AN INTRODUCTION PITCH “Hello, I am Jessica Hill. I am an accounting student and will graduate this spring. I’m looking for opportunities in the Omaha area with insurance and finance companies. ” “Nice to meet you, Jessica. ”

ACADEMIC & CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER PREPARING FOR THE CAREER & INTERNSHIP FAIR: RESEARCH ATTENDING EMPLOYERS Which companies are you interested in? Do they have any postings on Handshake? Write down specific questions you have. Check out their website learn more.

ACADEMIC & CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER PREPARING FOR THE CAREER & INTERNSHIP FAIR: UPDATE YOUR RÉSUMÉ Update your résumé and print multiple copies. Make an appointment through Handshake to review your résumé with a career advisor. Check out our online resources at acdc. unomaha. edu.

ACADEMIC & CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER PREPARING FOR THE CAREER & INTERNSHIP FAIR: DRESS FOR SUCCESS Western professional culture allows for: • dress pants or skirt • collared button-down dress shirt or blouse • tie and suit jacket • dress shoes • neutral colors • minimal jewelry and fragrances

ACADEMIC & CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER PREPARING FOR THE CAREER & INTERNSHIP FAIR: FOLLOWING UP Gather business cards or contact information. Follow-up via email, Linked. In, or Handshake. Apply for professional opportunities you discussed.

ACADEMIC & CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER PREPARATION OPPORTUNITIES ON CAMPUS https: //unomaha. biginterview. com/ A digital practice interview website where you can record yourself answering real interview questions and receive custom feedback from an ACDC staff member. Resume Reviews Come to ACDC for a walk-in resume review or schedule an appointment with one of our advisors! Pop-up resume reviews will be held in individual colleges as well, dates and times to be announced. Walk-ins Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 1 PM – 3 PM in Eppley 115 Appointments can be schedule at unomaha. joinhandshake. com

ACADEMIC & CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER CONNECT WITH US (402) 554 -3672 facebook. com/uno. acdc unoacdc@unomaha. edu @unoacdc Eppley Administration Building, Room 115 @unoacdc