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Business in Action Job Shadow Program

Business in Action
Job Shadow Program

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Explore Career Paths and Industries 1:1 With An Employer

Business students in their first year to junior years can explore career paths and industries through one-on-one interactions with an employer through the Business in Action Job Shadow Program.
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Student Participation Information

You can apply to participate in this program throughout the academic year. After your application is received, we’ll be in touch with information about your matched employer and when you must complete your job shadow with them. We'll also send you some tips about how to get the most out of the experience. Following your day at the host employer, you'll complete a brief evaluation of the program and your host. You can participate in multiple job shadow experiences.

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Job Shadow Opportunities

Aerotek Aerotek

Company Website: https://www.aerotek.com/

Job Shadow Description: Observation of recruiting team, interaction with candidates through their internal phone screen and interview process. Observation of our technology utilization and shadowing of all aspects of our business.

Length: 4 hours

Location: Lincoln, NE

Recommended Majors: Business Administration, Management, Marketing

Ameritas Ameritas

Company Website: https://www.ameritas.com/wealth/

Job Shadow Description: We will be providing job shadowing opportunities for students who are interested in a career in financial services. We have both administrative and financial advisor roles in which a student can sit in and see their day to day activities. Students will meet with various advisors to learn about the career and the profession as a whole.

Length: 4-6 Hours

Policies: None listed (The Business Career Center would recommend business casual attire)

Location: Lincoln, NE

Recommended Majors: Accounting, Business Administration, Business & Law, Finance, Management, Marketing

Apace apace

Company Website: https://www.goapace.com/

Job Shadow Description: This opportunity will begin with a tour of our Central Office, as well as a tour of one of our day program facilities as you learn what it is that Apace does and what services we provide to individuals with disabilities. You will receive a presentation from several members of our executive team, which will include their daily tasks, current department goals, and how their position helps Apace to be successful as an organization and helps us to reach our mission as a whole.

Length: 3-4 hours

Location: Lincoln, NE

Recommended Majors: Business Administration, Finance, Management, Marketing

Baxter Auto Group Baxter Auto Group

Company Website: https://www.baxterauto.com/

Job Shadow Description: Job shadowing will depend on department. Departments available are Sales (Lincoln or Omaha), Marketing (Omaha only), and Accounting/Finance (Omaha Only). Job shadowing will include observation of daily routines, possible attendance of meetings, meet and greets with managers, lunch/coffee, etc.

Length: 2-4 hours possible of 2-8 depending on department availability

Policies: Attire is business casual

Location: Sales (Lincoln, NE or Omaha, NE), Marketing & Accounting/Finance (Omaha, NE only)

Recommended Majors: Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Management, Marketing

HomeServices of Nebraska HomeServices of Nebraska

Company Website: http://homeservicesne.com

Job Shadow Description: Job Shadow participants will begin with a short tour of our HomeServices of Nebraska facility, attend a HOME and/or Woods Bros sales meeting, and be introduced to managing brokers, real estate agents, and support staff. We'll spend time one on one time getting to know each other and talk about the industry, before having lunch and going on an afternoon "tour" with a Real estate agent (or other support staff in their field of interest), before returning to debrief at the conclusion of the experience. Overall, I'll make sure that we spend more time on areas that are in the interest and major of the student, since there are so many different fields within real estate.

Length: 5-6 hours

Location: Lincoln, NE

Recommended Majors: Accounting, Agribusiness, Business Administration, Finance Management, Marketing

Crete Carrier crete carrier

Company Website: https://cretecarrier.com/

Job Shadow Description: This would include observation of daily work, tour of the organization, follow up informational meeting/interview.

Length: 3 Hours

Policies: Business Casual Attire

Location: Lincoln, NE

Recommended Majors: Supply Chain Management

KPMG KPMG

Available Only in the Fall Semester

Company Website: https://www.kpmg.com

Job Shadow Description: KPMG will provide an office tour, a meet and greet with Audit and Tax professionals, high-level overviews of daily work, live demos of proprietary KPMG audit software, and lunch with an Audit or Tax professional (whichever is preferred)

Length: 4 hours

Policies: Business casual attire preferred; parking and security clearance information can be provided prior to visit

Location: Omaha, NE

Recommended Majors: Accounting

Lincoln Federal Savings Bank Lincoln Federal Savings Bank

Company Website: https://www.lincolnfed.com/

Job Shadow Description: Welcome to our Community Bank Job Shadow Experience at Lincoln Federal Savings Bank! We are thrilled to offer you an inside look into the day-to-day operations of a community bank and the various roles that contribute to its success. This opportunity will provide you with valuable insights into the banking industry, customer service practices, financial transactions, and much more. During your job shadow experience, you will have the opportunity to observe and, in some cases, actively participate in various aspects of our bank's operations. You will be paired with knowledgeable staff members who will serve as your guides throughout the day, answering questions and providing context to help you better understand the intricacies of banking.

Length: 4-6 hours

Policies: Business casual dress and must sign a non-disclosure agreement

Location: Lincoln, NE

Recommended Majors: Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing

Nelnet Nelnet

Company Website: https://nelnet.com/

Job Shadow Description: During this job shadow experience students will have the opportunity to meet with multiple leaders within the organization, learn about their day to day tasks and deliverables, tour our facility, and potentially meet and greet with current interns to learn about their experience with Nelnet.

Length: 2.5-3 hours

Policies: None

Location: Lincoln, NE

Recommended Majors: Accounting, Actuarial Science, Business Administration, Business & Law, Finance, Management, Marketing

NRC Health NRC Health

Company Website: https://nrchealth.com/

Job Shadow Description: Join us for a hands-on learning experience where you’ll gain valuable insights into the world of business development. As a student, you’ll have the opportunity to shadow one of NRC Health’s Account Development Managers, who will provide a comprehensive overview of our business development strategies. You’ll explore key tools such as Salesforce and Sales Navigator, and learn how they are utilized to drive success at NRC Health.
This experience is designed to give you a practical understanding of the skills and strategies that drive growth.. After your session, you’ll be invited to lunch with our team, providing you with a chance to network and discuss what you’ve learned in a more informal setting.

Length: 3 hours

Policies: We prefer to conduct job shadows on Friday mornings. Free parking is available in front of our building. We would recommend business casual attire for this experience.

Location: Lincoln, NE

Recommended Majors: Business Administration, Management, Marketing

RentVision (Management) RentVision

Company Website: http://rentvision.com

Job Shadow Description: During this job shadow experience, you will have the opportunity to accompany RentVision's Senior People Development Manager. The shadow will start with an office tour and introductions to various team members. We will delve into a thorough examination of RentVision's hiring process, providing the student with insights into the decision-making behind our hiring practices. The student will have the chance to observe the backend systems and tools utilized for candidate selection, as well as witness any ongoing candidate evaluations. Beyond the hiring process, we will discuss RentVision's policies related to employee development, exploring the tools and resources available to our employees. Additional topics to be covered include Human Resource software and tools, a company overview, an internal operating system review, and any other areas of interest the student may have. The shadow experience will conclude with a paid lunch, providing an opportunity for the student to ask any remaining questions they may have. If the shadow is in the afternoon, lunch will be provided at the beginning, and there will be time at the end for any remaining questions.

Length: 4 hours

Policies: Student will check in at the front desk when they arrive. RentVision has a relaxed atmosphere, business formal will not be required. With the student’s permission, we might ask for a photo to use on our company’s social media channels. Parking instructions will be provided once a candidate is selected.

Location: Lincoln, NE

Recommended Majors: Business Administration, Management

RentVision (Marketing) RentVision

Company Website: http://rentvision.com

Job Shadow Description: This Job Shadow Experience will give you an opportunity to observe day-to-day operations of an integrated sales and marketing team. Our format may be a bit different than other “traditional” sales organizations in that we have fully integrated sales and marketing together into one team instead of two separate teams. You will get to spend time with various members of the team who work specifically on different parts of the sales and marketing funnel ranging from lead generation and content creation to prospect meetings, follow up and closing. During your time here you’ll be able to shadow, ask questions and also spend time with our team members as we show you various day-to-day activities we perform and also explain our strategy as a whole. We’ll also go for lunch together (don’t worry, we’re buying!) and probably shoot some hoops on a mini basketball hoop…

Length: 4-5 hours

Policies: Student will check in at the front desk when they arrive. RentVision has a relaxed atmosphere, business formal will not be required (you’re going to see a lot of t-shirts and jeans around here). With the student’s permission, we might ask for a photo to use on our company’s social media channels. Parking instructions will be provided once a candidate is selected.

Location: Lincoln, NE

Recommended Majors: Business Administration, Management, Marketing

Sandhills Global Sandhills Global

Company Website: https://www.sandhills.com/

Job Shadow Description: Observe daily work of your chosen department, meet and chat with current employees, interns, and managers, and a short tour of the campus

Length: 3-4 Hours

Policies: We do have a business professional dress code for our employees and the doors are all locked so they would need to buzz into the building when they arrive.

Location: Lincoln, NE

Recommended Majors: Agribusiness, Business Administration, Finance, International Business, Marketing

Social Security Administration Ssa

Company Website: https://www.ssa.gov/

Job Shadow Description: Participants will be given a guided tour of the Lincoln SSA office space along with an overview of the standard operating procedures for serving customers who visit SSA daily. Participants will observe the customer check in process and may even assist customers with the mobile check in process. The SSA Manager will meet with the participant to provide an overview of SSA programs, mission, goals and organizational structure. Participants will meet designated staff to discuss job specific duties and receive an overview of the entry level training process. Participants will engage in exercises that replicate a disability, retirement or replacement card interview process. The Manager will close out the job shadow with a Q&A session and discuss the federal resume process and how to apply for career opportunities.

Length: 4-6 Hours

Policies: Participants must have a valid unexpired driver's license or state ID in order to enter the Denney Federal Building. Metered parking is available around the building and free visitor parking is located directly across the street from the Denney Federal Building. Participants will be unable to shadow employees during live interviews due to privacy considerations.

Location: Lincoln, NE

Recommended Majors: Business Administration, Business & Law, Economics, International Business, Management

Union Pacific Union Pacific

Company Website: https://www.up.com/index.htm

Job Shadow Description: We can do either a sales job shadow experience or a marketing (data marketing) job shadow, or both together. This could be done in-person or remotely. We would do observation of daily work.

Length: 2-4 hours

Policies: Would need to arrange downtown parking & wear jeans + collared shirt at minimum

Location: Omaha, NE or Remote

Recommended Majors: Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, Supply Chain Management

Woodmen Life Woodman Life

Company Website: https://www.woodmenlife.org/

Job Shadow Description: The experience will start with a tour of our building- a 30 floor tower in downtown Omaha. The student will then have the opportunity to meet the team in their area of interest, learn about the business processes in that area, and ask questions of leaders and employees over lunch provided by WoodmenLife.

Length: 4-6 Hours

Location: Omaha, NE

Recommended Majors: Actuarial Science, Business Administration, Business & Law, Finance

Student Applications

The application includes the following components:

1

Your top job shadow employer choices from the above list

2

Your availability

3

A 250-word essay describing what you hope to gain by participating (This will help us match you for the best experience.)

4

Affirming your full participation with timely job shadow completion and evaluation

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Employer Participation Information

Employers submit a job shadow description in order to participate. The description will include:

  • Overview of the planned experience
  • Activities can include observation of daily work, informational interviews, meetings within the organization, coffee/lunch at the office or worksite, a tour of the organization, hands-on experience and meet-and-greets with current interns and/or college hires
  • Contact name, email and phone
  • Length of planned experience (minimum of 2 hours, maximum of 8 hours)
  • Preferred majors
  • Any site restrictions/policies: security, attire, photos allowed, parking, days or timing of experience
  • Maximum number of individual job shadow matches allowed

The Business Career Center will make the “match” and inform both the employer and student of next steps, including the deadline for the job shadow to occur. The employer and student will determine the date and time of the job shadow. Employers will receive contact information for all students who applied for the job shadow program, regardless of the match. Following the job shadow, employers will be asked to complete a brief evaluation of the job shadow program and their student participants. Employers will be allowed to offer multiple job shadow experiences but are not guaranteed that all experiences will be matched to students.

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Contact

Horst, Laura
Senior Career Coach of the Business Career Center
HLH 141
P.O. Box 880405
Lincoln, NE 68588-0405
402-472-7272