When you meet with a career coach you can explore majors and careers, develop your résumé and cover letter, refine your LinkedIn, learn job search strategies, identify professional development opportunities, prepare for interviews, negotiate job offers and more.
Visit your Career Coach
Hours:
- CoJMC's Career Development Specialist Natalie Becerra is available by appointment between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Appointments:
- If you are a CoJMC major, schedule an appointment with Natalie in the Student Success Hub.
- If you are not a CoJMC major, email Natalie Becerra for an appointment.
Meet your Career Coach
Your career coach can help you:
Explore majors and careers
Our full-time career coach helps you explore different majors and career paths, guiding you to find the perfect fit for your interests and goals. They offer personalized advice and resources to ensure you make informed decisions about your future.
Identify job & internship opportunities
Our full-time career coach helps you identify job and internship opportunities that align with your career goals. They provide strategies and resources to find and apply for positions that suit your skills and interests.
Develop your résumé and cover letter
Our full-time career coach assists you in developing a strong résumé and cover letter tailored to highlight your skills and experiences. They provide expert feedback and tips to help you create compelling application materials that stand out to employers.
Learn interview strategies
Our full-time career coach teaches you effective interview strategies to help you excel in job and internship interviews. They offer tips and practice sessions to build your confidence and improve your interviewing skills.
Refine your LinkedIn profile
Our full-time career coach helps you refine your LinkedIn profile to make a strong professional impression. They offer guidance on optimizing your profile to attract potential employers and expand your network.
Learn to negotiate a job offer
Our full-time career coach guides you through the process of negotiating a job offer, helping you understand how to discuss salary, benefits and other important factors. They provide tips and strategies to build your confidence and improve your negotiation skills.
Stay up-to-date on job and internship opportunities
Join Handshake
Handshake is a job search platform connecting students and recent grads with employers. Use it to find internships, part-time jobs, and full-time positions. You can create a profile, upload your résumé, and apply for jobs directly. Employers also use Handshake to find and hire students. It's a great tool to kickstart your career!
Join HandshakeGet the Career Bulletin
The Career Bulletin is a weekly newsletter from the College of Journalism and Mass Communications. It features job and internship opportunities for students and grads. Published every Saturday at 7 a.m., it’s a great way to stay updated on new career openings and kickstart your job search.
Get the Career BulletinCourse Resources
Financial Support
Internship Awards
Apply for internship awards annually! The College of Journalism and Mass Communications provides funding to help students offset the cost of unpaid or low-paid internships. This financial support enables students to gain valuable work experience without the burden of financial stress. Make sure to submit your application to take advantage of these opportunities.
Apply for Internship AwardsEmergency Awards
Facing an unexpected crisis? The College of Journalism and Mass Communications offers emergency funds to help you stay on track. Support is available for both tuition and fees and for life interruptions, like car repairs, a broken laptop, or necessary prescriptions.
Apply for Emergency FundingTravel Grants
Enhance your academic learning or professional development with travel support from the College of Journalism and Mass Communications. Eligible students can apply for up to $250 for domestic travel or $500 for international travel. Apply at least one week before your travel date.
Apply for a Travel Grant
Campus Resources
Job Search Guide
Our job search guide is a valuable tool designed to help you find job and internship opportunities, craft effective résumés and cover letters, and market yourself online. It offers comprehensive advice and tips to support your career journey.
Career Closet
The Career Closet provides free, gently used professional attire for all UNL students, helping you look your best for career fairs and job interviews. Available items include suits, shirts, blouses, and more. Visit during the fall semester on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at HLH 102.
Career Fairs
Campus career fairs offer students a chance to meet potential employers, explore job and internship opportunities, and network with industry professionals. These events are held throughout the year and provide a platform to make valuable connections and learn about different career paths. Be sure to attend and make the most of these opportunities to advance your career.
Employer Resources
Advertise a Position
Promote your job or internship opportunity to students. You can advertise on Handshake to make your posting available across the campus and/or target students in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications by advertising in our weekly newsletter, The Career Bulletin.
Conduct Interviews on Campus
Conveniently conduct interviews with CoJMC students right in Andersen Hall, making it easy to connect with talented candidates in a familiar and accessible environment. This on-site interview option allows you to engage with students where they study and collaborate, providing a seamless and efficient process for both employers and students.
Email Natalie to SchedulePromote your Company
Enhance your company's visibility with students by hosting an information booth in the Andersen Hall lobby. This opportunity allows you to directly engage with potential future employees, showcase your organization's culture and career opportunities, and build relationships with talented individuals from the College of Journalism and Mass Communications.
Email Natalie to ScheduleJoin a Career Fair
Sign up to participate in one of the University's career fairs, which are specifically designed to connect you with the students you are looking to hire. These events provide an excellent opportunity to meet and engage with current students who are eager to learn about career opportunities.
Register in Handshake