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By: A student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson's Service Learning class. When applying for a job, most companies would like you to send in a resume and cover letter. Creating a resume can seem daunting and overwhelming. After all, recruiters only spend maybe 10 seconds glancing at your resume before deciding if they want to throw it in the trash or keep it. Creating a resume that is professional and has these specific elements can help you stand out from the rest of your peers. Here are 5 tips on how to create a...

By: Luke Muffitt at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson's Service Learning class. Questions For Peace of Mind When Interviewing Doing job interviews can be difficult, it is especially difficult when it comes to the part when they ask you if you have any questions to ask. Whether it’s because you didn’t think ahead and prepare questions or even having questions ready and then you forget what they were. It happens to all of us but you will learn more by asking questions at the beginning rather than waiting till you start working. Asking questions during...

By: A student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson's Service Learning class. Various individuals have become successful regardless of their background and their motivation to be surrounded by positive people. For example, Millard Singleton became a close ally of Dr. Rickets, who then became vice president in 1889 for the Omaha Colored Republican Club. One thing leaders have in common is that they are always open to learning something new. Millard was an individual who worked hard for the opportunity to “level up.” Of course, he couldn’t do it without the help of his partners, which is...

By: YA at the University of Nebraska at Omaha Have you felt lost in your career path? Have you lost your motivation for your work? If "yes", than you are reading the right article to get out of the typical career problem!   Many people have faced or are facing career adversities, and it is hard to find a solution or answer to navigate them to the best career way. Having a career mentor is the best option to rescue you from situations you have faced in your work path. After reading this article, I hope that you learn of...

By: A UNO Student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, as part of Heather Nelson’s Service Learning Academy class. Getting your first full time job can create excitement and nervousness at the same time. Figuring what you want to in order to support yourself can be a fun process. But what is the first step to getting a job? That is an interview. When it comes to showing up to your interview, what is the most important part? How you are dressed is the answer to that question. Making a good first impression is key to getting a great job. Also, maybe it...