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By: A UNO Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. So many people are lost or confused when it comes to their future and their career. It really helps you stand out for potential employers if you have done a few things before even filling out an application to any place. The first thing that will really help you out is to write down your core values and beliefs, from there you should also write down things that you are passionate about, finally you should write down anything that you have done that relates...

By: A UNO Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. So, getting a job these days can seem pretty easy, you can just turn right around the corner, and you'll find a minimum wage job for pretty decent hours. But the problem is the minimum wage right now is around $13 to $15. What I'm going to do is give you 7 tips on how to get a job that pays you $16 or more on day one when you meet the employer.   Tip #1: Research Before you even consider working with somebody...

By: A student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson's Service Learning class. What is a Labor Union? A labor union or trade union is a group of employees within a trade who band together to obtain higher standards for their fellow workers. Members of the unions unite to make decisions affecting their working conditions. Unions strive to bring economic justice to their trade. Labor unions are created to protect and advance the rights of the workers within their profession.   The First Union in Omaha In the year 1900, Omaha’s bakers were working in...

By: A student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson's Service Learning class. 8 Tips of Using Your Friend Network to Get a Job  Are you hunting for a new job? What’s the best way to start a job hunt, look to your friends for support and inspiration? Here are eight ways your friends may support you during the various phases of your job hunt. Identify potential Job Listings You might get job postings from your friends that they believe could be a good fit. It may seem bothersome if there were a steady stream of emails. But...

By: A UNO Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class.    According to a Forbes article, 56% of all hiring managers are more impressed by a candidate’s e-portfolio than any other personal branding tool. However, the real shocker is that only 7% of job seekers have an online portfolio.   Creating a personal website to represent your portfolio and previous work is a great opportunity to build your brand and get noticed by recruiters. A website allows recruiters to see the personal touch and experience that you can bring to the workplace.   When...