Etiquette Dinner and Speakers Kickoff 2012 Career Success SeminarEtiquette Dinner and Speakers Kickoff 2012 Career Success Seminar

Etiquette Dinner and Speakers Kickoff 2012 Career Success Seminar

Authored by: Keith Zimmer

Thirteen Husker student-athletes who have been accepted into the 2012 Career Success Seminar attended the kickoff event on Monday, January 23rd in the North Stadium Skyline Club.  The Etiquette Dinner featured expert insights from Christina Fielder, Assistant Director of UNL Career Services  as well as remarks from distinguished guests Kim Robak and Tom Burnell.  Fielder offered coaching on all aspects of the dining experience including mingling, the handshake, introductions, table layout, utensil usage, interviews and common courtesies.  Both Robak and Burnell are proud alumni of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and shared not only their career journey but also offered success tips that have been crucial to their personal and professional accomplishments.  Robak, a senior partner with the law firm Robak Mueller, has enjoyed careers in teaching, politics and law.  The former Lt. Governor of Nebraska from 1993-1999 under then Governor Ben Nelson, she challenged the student-athletes to be open-minded, pursue their passion, and communicate their desires.  Burnell, who has earned multiple degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln emphasized the importance of networking as well as the fundamentals of communication.  Face-to-face communication and writing skills are essential qualities that Burnell places a very high premium on throughout the job search process.  In the end, both Robak and Burnell agreed that persistence, hard work, confidence, accountability and integrity will play a key role in level of future success.  Congratulations to the following Huskers who have been accepted into the 2012 Career Success Seminar:  Blair Slapper (Soccer), Michaella Fulmer (Soccer), Jordan Jackson (Soccer), Kelsey Larson (Swimming/Diving), Mailene Leslie (Swimming/Diving), Haley Thramer (Volleyball), Amanda Buran (Bowling), Sean Fisher (Football), Jeremiah Sirles (Football), Colin McDermott (Football), Connor McDermott (Football), Brandon Ubel (Basketball) and Katie Simon (Basketball).