As you make the transition from student to career professional, the Military & Veteran Success Center and University Career Services will provide you with the resources that you need to be successful as a student at Nebraska.
Connect with Employers Through Handshake
Handshake is a free on-line resource where Nebraska students and alumni can connect with employers.
Internships & Jobs
There are several web-based resources that are specifically designed for you as a veteran or active duty servicemember.
Interview and Training
Big Interview is an on-demand interview training system to learn interviewing techniques and practice skills in a simulated video interview. Big Interview offers a Veterans section that is built for the fastest growing professions for veterans. Create an account using your @huskers.unl.edu email address or contact University Career Services for the access code.
Resume Tips & Examples
For those who have served or are currently serving in the military the resume process can seem like a difficult and daunting task based on your many different expertise areas and global outreach. Presenting your transferable skills will be an important part of you becoming a professional and University Career Services is here to help.
The military has its own way of communicating that is sometimes difficult for those not associated with the military to understand. Take a look at Military Crosswalks produced by O*Net to assist you in translating military jargon into more familiar civilian terms. Below are examples of resumes for the four military services and one representing ROTC:
Air Force | Army | Marine Corps | Navy | ROTC
Learn to Earn
Presented collaboratively by the Military & Veteran Success Center (MVSC) and University Career Services, Learn to Earn is hosted by different employers who are interested in offering internship and career opportunities for student veterans, service members and dependents. Learn to Earn is held on various dates and times during the fall and spring semesters. Check the MVSC website home page and the announcement board located in Room 16 Nebraska Union. Some of the organizations that have hosted Learn to Earn include:
