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Resume: High School versus Internship
Resume: Objective
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Operating Systems: Windows 10, Linux, UNIX,
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Software: MySQL, Visual Basic, Access,
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Programming: JAVAscript, ASP, C++, Php
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Languages: Spanish
Resume: Other Categories
Resources: Husker Hire Link
Career Services-Husker Hire
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Review job postings, apply
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Going Global
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Resources: Husker Hire Link app –
Careers by Symplicity
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Source: 2013 Internship & Co-op Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers
Attending career fairs
Before the fair
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Review list of organizations and plan
to visit wide range
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Clear your calendar for the fair and
day after
At the fair
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Distribute resume or ask for
information on online applications
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Ask how to follow-up
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Nametags – Right side
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Introduce yourself with handshake and
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your name, career objective, what information you
need
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EXAMPLE:
“Hello. I’m Laney Bela, a freshman in
Computer Science. My goal is to develop software that
will ease…..I'm interested in learning more about
software development internships.
Greeting People at Fairs
Appropriate Attire - Professional
Varies by Organization/Industry
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Usually neutral color suit in a
solid or subtle pattern
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For Women
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Pants or skirt (knee length)
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Blouse or shell
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Simple jewelry and make-up
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Closed toe shoes
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For Men
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Long-sleeve collar shirt
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Conservative tie
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Polished leather shoes and belt
Appropriate Attire – Business Casual
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Wide range, allows more creativity
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Neat, clean, put together
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Athletic wear, sneakers, flip-flops
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Too tight or revealing
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Logos, images, phrases
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Stock Up On
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Leather shoes/belts
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Dark pants, skirts
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Sweaters and jackets
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Button shirts and blouses
225 Nebraska Union
402-472-3145
Walk-Ins M-F, 10 AM to 4 PM
By Appointment M-F, 8 AM to 5 PM
Career Services at CBA
138 CBA
Career Services East
303 Nebraska East Union
www.unl.edu/careers
Career Services
Strategies for crafting effective resumes, showcasing your skills, and standing out to potential employers. Learn how to tailor your resume for different types of experiences and highlight key achievements. Discover the importance of including relevant information and crafting a compelling objective. Enhance your job search with insights on education, experience, and skills required in the technology industry.
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Resources for your Future Career: Resumes Husker Hire Link Career Fairs
Think like an employer Position: Software developer in technology start-up Who will you hire? Laney, B.S. in Computer Science, 3.45/4.00 GPA 1 internship with Amazon, 1 internship with United Way 1 independent project with advisor, 1 campus leadership position, 2 part-time jobs unrelated to major. Bela, B.S. in Computer Science, 2.9/4.0 GPA 2 independent projects with advisor, 2 campus leadership positions, 1 part-time job related to major, bilingual. Career Services | www.unl.edu/careers
Resume: High School versus Internship Less emphasis on lists, more on description of skills gained Selective inclusion of information unrelated may disappear Transition resume may include some high school and some college Career Services | www.unl.edu/careers
Resume: Objective are pursuing area not directly related to major want to show a special interest or skill Optional category, include if you job title industry skills you offer Can include Career Services | www.unl.edu/careers
Resume: Education 4 Parts - degree, major, institution, anticipated graduation date, GPA (optional) Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering University of Nebraska- Lincoln. May 201X Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. University of Nebraska- Lincoln. Freshman status. University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Minor: Mathematics. December 201X. GPA 3.3. Career Services | www.unl.edu/careers
Resume: Experience Research Assistant. Dr. John Smith. UNL Computer Science Department. Fall 201X to Present. Participated in project to develop assessment analysis tool Web Developer. Northwest High School. Weston, CA. Fall 200X to Spring 200X. Developed activities website to include meeting times, reports of activities, and secure login for group members. 5 parts - job title, employer, location, dates, description Hanson Family Farms. Laborer. Fairbury NE. 200X-Present. Assisted in 500 head cattle operation and corn crop production. Runza. Shift Supervisor. Wahoo, NE. May 200X-July 200X. Scheduled and trained up to five staff, prepared deposit, provided customer service. Career Services | www.unl.edu/careers
Resume: Skills Operating Systems: Windows 10, Linux, UNIX, Macintosh OS Software: MySQL, Visual Basic, Access, InDesign Programming: JAVAscript, ASP, C++, Php Languages: Spanish Career Services | www.unl.edu/careers
Resume: Other Categories Not course number, descriptive title of course Related Courses Projects Participated in NSF project on environmental impact of Midwest flooding May be helpful if limited work experience Dell Certified Technician Workshops, conferences, or training opportunities (OSHA, etc.) Certifications/Licensure/ Continuing Education Activities/Involvement Student organizations, leadership roles, conferences Education Abroad Name institution, when you went, and what you studied Career Services | www.unl.edu/careers
Resources: Husker Hire Link Career Services-Husker Hire Link Review job postings, apply directly to those of interest Use additional resources Going Global Uniworld And more Career Services | www.unl.edu/careers
Resources: Husker Hire Link app Careers by Symplicity Career Services | www.unl.edu/careers
Career Fair Career fairs and on-campus recruiting comprise more than half of employers recruiting budgets for interns and co-op students. Career fairs and on-campus recruiting are rated highest in effectiveness for recruiting interns and co-ops. Source: 2013 Internship & Co-op Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers Career Services | www.unl.edu/careers
Attending career fairs Before the fair Review list of organizations and plan to visit wide range Clear your calendar for the fair and day after At the fair Distribute resume or ask for information on online applications Ask how to follow-up Career Services | www.unl.edu/careers
Greeting People at Fairs Nametags Right side Introduce yourself with handshake and One-Minute Commercial your name, career objective, what information you need EXAMPLE: Hello. I m Laney Bela, a freshman in Computer Science. My goal is to develop software that will ease ..I'm interested in learning more about software development internships. Career Services | www.unl.edu/careers
Appropriate Attire -Professional Varies by Organization/Industry Usually neutral color suit in a solid or subtle pattern For Women Pants or skirt (knee length) Blouse or shell Simple jewelry and make-up Closed toe shoes For Men Long-sleeve collar shirt Conservative tie Polished leather shoes and belt Career Services | www.unl.edu/careers
Appropriate Attire Business Casual Wide range, allows more creativity Neat, clean, put together Avoid Athletic wear, sneakers, flip-flops Too tight or revealing Logos, images, phrases Stock Up On Leather shoes/belts Dark pants, skirts Sweaters and jackets Button shirts and blouses Career Services | www.unl.edu/careers
Career Services 225 Nebraska Union 402-472-3145 Walk-Ins M-F, 10 AM to 4 PM By Appointment M-F, 8 AM to 5 PM Career Services at CBA 138 CBA Career Services East 303 Nebraska East Union www.unl.edu/careers Career Services | www.unl.edu/careers
