The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Career Fair of 2025 was held Feb. 18-21.
With more than 100 businesses from fields like engineering, technology, health care, agriculture, business and education, the expo gave students lots of chances to network, find internships and land full-time jobs with companies all over the country.
The organization and environment of the event were great, and there were many different opportunities, with a huge number of different companies offering internships, part-time positions and full-time jobs. In addition, they offered many perks, such as backpacks, T-shirts, sweets, drinks and pens to attendees.
But the career fair is about more than just goodie bags. Associate Director of Career Development Sarah Begay from the Career, Leadership, & Service Center believes that this event can help get students ahead of the competition.
“It’s a great opportunity to develop your networking skills, explore different career paths, learn about current internship and job opportunities, and practice your communication skills. Networking with employers from various fields can truly set students apart in their career journey,” Begay said.
Begay recognizes the importance of the UNL career fair, as it gives students a potential jumping point for their future careers.
“While we host annual networking events at Doane, the sheer volume of employers at the UNL Career Fair over the four days is a fantastic resource. It gives students access to companies they might not otherwise have exposure to, and that makes a huge difference when it comes to job prospects and career development,” Begay said.
However, some students, whether they are from out of state or they are international, have struggled to reach these large career fairs due to travel restrictions, such as not having a car. Begay has worked with Doane to help allow these students to also attend these fairs and events so they too can invest in their future.
“Starting this year, we’ll be providing chartered transportation to the fairs in both the fall and spring. Students will be dropped off and picked up right in front of the fair location, so they don’t have to worry about driving or parking. The goal is to raise awareness and increase the use of this convenient transportation moving forward,” Begay said.
The UNL Career Fair 2025 provided students with the resources and knowledge they needed to thrive in the workforce, as well as professional options. The expo continues to be a vital platform for bringing students and businesses together and assisting them in navigating the ever-changing terrain of professional development.
