Alumni Association – Connections Project
How to Be Memorable During a Job Interview
Dan Baden, MD’90, shares his advice on how to make an impression during a job interview. Being memorable in a job interview is crucial to increase your chances of standing out, creating a connection with the hiring manager, and reinforcing your values.
Feb 26, 2025
Seeking Out Mentors
In honor of National Mentoring Month, Kate West, DMSc, PA-C’05, offers advice on seeking out mentors and building your professional identity as a young professional through mentorship.
Jan 7, 2025
A Message to Public Health Professionals
Jessica Davies, MPH ’21, is driven by a deep commitment to public health—a field she feels found her rather than the other way around. I am incredibly passionate about public health. I always say I didn’t find public health, public health found me. When you’re feeling burnt out, the best thing to do is find […]
Nov 25, 2024
Two Tips to a Successful Interview Process
Want to ace your next interview? It’s #MockInterviewMonth, and we’re sharing top tips to help you shine! Check out our blog video featuring Jessie Poskochil, MGC’21, CGC! Practice makes perfect—let’s get you interview-ready!
Nov 1, 2024
Asking for Help
While asking for help may seem daunting, Farrah Plate, DH’99, DDS’05, wants you to know that professionals in your field want to help you.
Oct 25, 2024
Resume/CV Dos and Don’ts
Dan Baden, MD’90, offers valuable advice on the dos and don’ts of creating a resume or CV. Dr. Baden reviews a large number of CVs and resumes, and his experience provides our alumni with useful tips to help stand out during the review process.
Sep 17, 2024
The Importance of Networking
For Sydne Stubbs, Dental Hygiene’16, networking has always been important. However, when she switched careers and became a travel agent, networking took on even more significance. In the video below, she shares why this practice is so crucial for her profession and others.
Feb 22, 2024
The Power of a Lifelong Mentor
January is National Mentoring Month, and while this celebration of mentorship is just one month long, the difference a mentor can make is much more lasting. For Adrienne Moody, MPH’20, the impact of her mentors has continued to grow over the years as they have seen her progress personally and professionally. She shares about the […]
Feb 22, 2024
The Importance of Giving Back
Carol Swarts, MD ‘59, shares her thoughts on the importance of giving back to the University of Nebraska and your community. “If you don’t work for anything or don’t give it back, it doesn’t mean as much. I consider myself a caretaker, and I feel like I owe Nebraska. I was born here, but also, […]
Dec 6, 2023
How to Find a Mentor
Axel Vazquez Deida, PharmD, MPH ’22, BCIDP, AAHIVP, has been passionate about mentorship throughout his career. He shares tips for students and professionals on how to find a mentor through networking in different fields.
Oct 25, 2023
