University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Charles W. Durham School

A Special Unit of the College of Engineering

The 2008 Charles W. Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction Career Fair


Career Fair

Student Information

Career Fairs are an opportunity to meet with representatives from a variety of industries, learn more about positions that are available and determine which organizations may be the best fit for you.


Benefits of Attending

  • Establish relationships with potential employers
  • Learn about and apply for job and internship opportunities
  • Practice networking skills in a professional environment

Who Should Attend?

  • Students who are enrolled in Durham School programs-Architectural Engineering, Construction Management or Construction Engineering
  • Students who are enrolled in Civil Engineering programs
  • Students interested in a career in any of the fields listed above

How to Prepare

  • Create or update your resume. The Peter Kiewit Institute Career Resource Center offers assistance with resume writing, interview skills, etc. Employers will be provided your resume.  Students, please upload your resume when submitting your registration for the career fair online at http://www.engineering.unl.edu/specialty-units/durhamschool/careerfair/studentsreg.shtml no later than Monday, September 29, 2008 at 5:00pm.
  • Attend the Career Fair Prep Workshop. Learn how to make the Career Fair work for you. You will get tips on what you need to do to make a good impression during and after the event.
  • Research the participating employers.View the list of participating companies and begin researching the ones that interest you. Review current employment opportunities to get an idea of what skills and education are required to work for that company.

Schedule of Activities


Agenda

Time: Activity: Location:
TBA Career Fair Prep Workshop The Peter Kiewit Institute
Tuesday, October 7, 2008

11:00 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The Durham School Career Fair

Scott Conference Center
6450 Pine Street
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Wednesday, October 8, 2008

9:30am - 7:00pm

The Durham School Interview Day

The Thompson Center at UNO
6705 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68182
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Student Career Fair FAQs


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Contact:


Rosemary Edzie