Business Career Center

Experience Award-Winning Career Coaching

A national leader in preparing students for lifelong career success, the Business Career Center’s innovative services and programs help you develop confidence, professionalism and connections. At Nebraska, you have access to a different employer every day in Hawks Hall and a strong alumni network. Meeting with a career coach, you can explore majors and careers, develop your résumé and cover letters, refine your LinkedIn and learn strategies for interviews, identifying opportunities and negotiating job offers.

Explore Careers Through Virtual Career Expeditions

In March, you can gain insider information through a virtual Career Expedition visit with alumni and professionals. Learn what it is like to work in their organization. Understand how they approach business trends and issues. Participate in any session of interest and build your connections with alumni and professionals.

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Virtual Career Coaching Available

The Business Career Center is currently providing career coaching virtually. Schedule your appointment via MyPlan, and Zoom instructions will be included in your confirmation email. To access our drop-in hours, click the link below M-F between 1-4 p.m. to check in for a drop-in session.

SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT

We’re available to assist you with all of your career-related questions.

All career coaching is currently virtual.

Schedule online through MyPLAN, call 402-472-7272 or email businesscareers@unl.edu.

SCHEDULE ONLINE

Drop-in hours are available in the fall and spring semesters. See us for 20 minutes or less Monday through Friday between 1-4 p.m.

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How to Make an Appointment Online

SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT THROUGH MYPLAN

1. Navigate to my.unl.edu and select MyPlan. (Find and schedule appointments with your advisors and academic coaches.)

2. Click the hamburger menu in the blue bar and My Success Network.

3. In the search bar, type Business Career Center and select the option that says Careers - Business Career Center.

4. Two Options:
• To meet with any Career Coach: click on the Schedule Appointment button located under the listed hours.
• To meet with a specific Career Coach: click on the Career Coach you would like to meet under the Team Members section.

5. Select the topic and time that works for you. Appointments are automatically 45 minutes. To meet for longer, click Change duration under Date and Time to set your appointment for an hour.

6. Enter what you would like to discuss so your Career Coach is prepared to help you and click the confirm button.

7. A confirmation will be sent to your @huskers.unl.edu email.

Programs and Resources

Professional Enhancement Program (PrEP)

The Professional Enhancement Program (PrEP) includes four, one-credit hour courses focused on your career and professional development. This unique and innovative curriculum prepares you to not only successfully find an internship or full-time job, but also to succeed in your career and personal life after college.

BSAD 111: PrEP I Investing in Strengths
Discover and maximize your individual talents.

BSAD 222: PrEP II Career Development & Planning
Develop your career goals and craft your resume.

BSAD 333: PrEP III Internship and Job Search Strategies
Learn how to find and apply for the position you want.

BSAD 444: PrEP IV Professional and Life Skills
Transition successfully from college to career.

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Husker Connect

Husker Connect provides a platform for Nebraska Business students, alumni and professionals to actively connect. Huskers guiding Huskers on campus, in careers and through life.

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Employer in Residence

Employer in Residence showcases employers who recruit Nebraska Business students and provides engagement opportunities for students, faculty and staff such as information booths, presentations, resume reviews and more.

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Employer Partners Day

As an employer, the annual Employer Partners Day is an excellent opportunity to create new connections with College of Business faculty and staff. It’s also a chance to learn how to increase your presence on campus and benchmark with other hiring organizations.

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Career Resources

Handshake

Thousands of opportunities for Huskers are posted on Handshake, where you can search and apply for internships, part-time and full-time jobs.

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BigInterview

Our coaches offer practice interview sessions tailored to the position you want. In addition to in-person assistance, you can also get help through video and phone sessions and utilize 24-hour interview prep through BigInterview.

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Husker Connect

Husker Connect provides a platform for Nebraska Business students, alumni and professionals to actively connect. Huskers guiding Huskers on campus, in careers and through life.

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Career Closet

Visit the Career Closet and put your best foot forward. Open Tuesday and Wednesday from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., the Career Closet provides clean, gently used professional dress items for FREE.

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Ring the Success Bell

Not only are we with you every step in your career journey, but we celebrate with you too! Celebrate getting your internship or full-time position or getting accepted into graduate school. The Success Bell is located in our office (HLH 141).

Students Ringing Success Bell