Quick Career Convos by the UNO CBA Career Center: Recent Episodes
UNO CBA Career Center
Quick Career Convos provides you with expert opinions on important career development topics and valuable applications to allow you to implement what you learn. Designed by the UNO CBA Career Center, this podcast is a resource for your career development and advancement.
Join us as we delve into the world of Real Estate with Mr. David J. Beberwyk, a seasoned Real Estate Instructor and Academic Program Director. Explore the Real Estate and Land Use Economics concentration, discover career paths, and gain valuable insights in this informative episode of Quick Career Convos.
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UNO CBA Concentration List: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/academics/index.php
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CBA Career Center Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/unocareercentercba/
Explore the International Business concentration at UNO CBA in this episode of Quick Career Convos. Dr. Phani Tej Adidam shares valuable insights on the program, preparing students for success in the global business environment.
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UNO CBA Concentration List: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/academics/index.php _______________________________________________________________________________
CBA Career Center Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/unocareercentercba/
In this episode of Quick Career Convos, we talked with Dr. Brent Clark about the Entrepreneurship concentration at UNO CBA. Dr. Clark highlighted the benefits of the concentration and provided advice for students interested in pursuing entrepreneurship.
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UNO CBA Concentration List: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/academics/index.php _______________________________________________________________________________
CBA Career Center Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/unocareercentercba/
The legal studies concentration at UNO CBA prepares students for a variety of career goals, from law and social issue analysis to careers in forensic economics or risk management. Dr. Sewell highlights the importance of quantitative and communication skills in this concentration.
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UNO CBA Concentration List: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/academics/index.php _______________________________________________________________________________
CBA Career Center Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/unocareercentercba/
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Contact Dr. Sewell --> dsewell@unomaha.edu
In this episode of Quick Career Convos, we’ll investigate what the finance concentrations at UNO can offer to you, with guest Ms. Laura Beal.
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UNO CBA Concentration List: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/academics/index.php _______________________________________________________________________________
CBA Career Center Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/unocareercentercba/
In this episode of Quick Career Convos, Dr. Steve Schulz discusses the Supply Chain Management concentration at UNO CBA, giving an overview of the field, its importance, and career paths. Listeners will gain insight into the opportunities available in Supply Chain Management and be encouraged to explore this exciting field.
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UNO CBA Concentration List: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/academics/index.php _______________________________________________________________________________
CBA Career Center Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/unocareercentercba/
In this episode of Quick Career Convos, Dr. Shannon Cummins provides perspective on the Sales Concentration at UNO CBA. Listeners will gain insight into the benefits of pursuing a concentration in sales, the resources available to them, and the career paths available. We hope this episode encourages listeners to consider the Sales Concentration and the opportunities it offers for a successful career.
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UNO CBA Concentration List: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/academics/index.php _______________________________________________________________________________
CBA Career Center Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/unocareercentercba/
In this episode of Quick Career Convos, we speak with Dr. Patti Meglich about the UNO CBA Human Resources Concentration. This episode is a valuable resource for anyone interested in pursuing a career in Human Resources and looking to learn more about the Human Resources concentration, and human resources in general.
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Human Resources Videos --> https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/management/management-concentration/human-resource-management.php
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UNO CBA Concentration List: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/academics/index.php
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CBA Career Center Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/unocareercentercba/
In this episode of Quick Career Convos, Dr. Erin Bass provides valuable insights into the UNO CBA Management & Leadership concentration. The conversation covers a broad overview of management and leadership, with a specific focus on the UNO CBA Concentration.
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UNO SLAM --> https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/management/index.php
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UNO CBA Concentration List: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/academics/index.php
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CBA Career Center Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/unocareercentercba/
This episode explores all aspects of the marketing concentration at UNO with Dr. Birud Sindhav. Dr. Sindhav provides valuable advice to students who are considering a career in marketing, including the resources available to them to enhance their industry knowledge. _______________________________________________________________________________ UNO CBA Concentration List: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/academics/index.php _______________________________________________________________________________ CBA Career Center Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/unocareercentercba/
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Ben Smith on the UNO CBA Economics concentration. Listen to this episode to learn about the economics concentration at UNO, as well as about economics as a whole.
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Schedule an Appointment: https://bensresearch.com/calendar
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UNO CBA Concentration List --> https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/academics/index.php
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CBA Career Center Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/unocareercentercba/
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Dustin White on the UNO CBA Business Analytics concentration. If you have any interest in business analytics, or if you are wondering what business analytics is, this is the episode for you!
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UNO CBA Concentration List --> https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/academics/index.php
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CBA Career Center Instagram --> Follow & DM us “free t-shirt" to receive a free CBA Career Center t-shirt! --> https://www.instagram.com/unocareercentercba/
In this episode, we hear from December Lange Tracy about some common misconceptions regarding your major, concentration(s), and secondary concentration(s). Gaining a full understanding of your degree will enable you to make sure you are personalizing your degree to fit your needs! _______________________________________________________________________________ UNO CBA Concentration List --> https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/academics/index.php _______________________________________________________________________________ Have general advising questions? --> unocbaadvising@unomaha.edu
Season 3 Info:
In this season of the podcast, we will be taking a deep dive into every UNO CBA Concentration.
Episode 1 Info:
In this episode of season 3, we will be talking with career advisor, Elizabeth Dement about how to begin advancing your career outside of the classroom.
Helpful Links:
UNO CBA Career Center Website
Handshake
UNO Business Clubs & Organizations
In this episode, we have a conversation with UNO grad and entrepreneur Justin Krug. Justin Krug is employee #10 at the Omaha-based startup, Workshop (which raised $3.5M last year). Before that, Krug worked for the local startup consulting company, Chapman and Company, was a creative content strategist for the Midwest startup news site, Mug.News, and also worked at Event Vesta in Marketing & Development. Krug graduated as UNO's Marketing Student of the Year in 2021. He also prioritizes community involvement, serving as a member of the Greater Omaha Chamber's YP Council and as a marketing volunteer for Startup Grind Omaha. Listen in on our conversation and see how entrepreneurship fits into your future career.
- CBA Career Center: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/career-center/index.php
- Schedule an appointment: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/career-center/students/appointments.php
- FREE Job and Internship Success Guide: https://issuu.com/cba_uno/docs/cba_career_center_job_and_internship_success_guide
- Find a job or internship on Handshake: https://unomaha.joinhandshake.com/login
- Event Vesta: https://eventvesta.com/
- Startup Grind Omaha: https://www.startupgrind.com/omaha/
- Connect with Justin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinkrug/
In this episode, we tackle the big topics of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion in conversation with Rebecca Atkins, the Director of the brand-new CBA Prep Academy. Listen to learn more about how embracing DEAI can strengthen business organizations, enrich your life, and encourage those around us.
- CBA Career Center: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/career-center/index.php
- Schedule an appointment: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/career-center/students/appointments.php
- FREE Job and Internship Success Guide: https://issuu.com/cba_uno/docs/cba_career_center_job_and_internship_success_guide
- CBA Student Success Resources: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/student-involvement/helpful-student-resources.php
- Learn more about the CBA Prep Academy: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/prep-academy/index.php
- DEAI Resources: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/about-us/diversity-equity-inclusion.php
- To watch Ruth Bader Ginsburg's entire commencement address or read the transcript: https://www.sciencespo.fr/en/news/news/the-value-of-diversity-ruth8239bader-ginsburgs-2009-keynote-speech/5051
Once you graduate from undergrad, getting back to doing more school might be the last thing on your mind. For others, undergrad was just the next step in their quest for a Master's degree or perhaps even a Ph.D. Whatever your story, buckle in for this podcast episode as we talk about Graduate degrees, misconceptions, and what sets the UNO graduate studies programs apart from programs at other schools. We'll talk with Kristi Lynch, Director of the UNO MBA Program.
- UNO Masters of Business Administration: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/mba/index.php
- CBA Career Center: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/career-center/index.php
- Schedule an appointment: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/career-center/students/appointments.php
- FREE Job and Internship Success Guide: https://issuu.com/cba_uno/docs/cba_career_center_job_and_internship_success_guide
- Find a job or internship on Handshake: https://unomaha.joinhandshake.com/login
You may have realized by now that a business degree is one of the most flexible, useful, and in-demand degrees you can pursue. In this episode, we talk with Adrienne Cavill, a UNO graduate and current Manager of Business Attraction and Expansion at the Greater Omaha Chamber about her career path, how she learned that traditional business wasn't for her, and her encouragement to current Mavs about how to find their own right role.
- CBA Career Center: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/career-center/index.php
- Schedule an appointment: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/career-center/students/appointments.php
- FREE Job and Internship Success Guide: https://issuu.com/cba_uno/docs/cba_career_center_job_and_internship_success_guide
- Study Abroad: https://www.unomaha.edu/international-studies-and-programs/study-abroad/index.php
- Find an internship on Handshake: https://unomaha.joinhandshake.com/login
- Join a student organization: https://unomaha.presence.io/
What does it mean to lead? How can I become a better leader? Do I even want to become a leader? These are good and important questions, and in this episode, we seek to find the answers. With guest interviewee Laura Sansoni, the Director, Career Development at the CBA Career Center, join me in unpacking the concepts of leadership and professionalism in the context of your future career.
- CBA Career Center: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/career-center/index.php
- Schedule an appointment: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/career-center/students/appointments.php
- FREE Job and Internship Success Guide: https://issuu.com/cba_uno/docs/cba_career_center_job_and_internship_success_guide
- National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Definitions of Leadership and Professionalism: https://www.naceweb.org/career-readiness/competencies/career-readiness-defined/
- Find an internship on Handshake: https://unomaha.joinhandshake.com/login
- Join a student organization: https://unomaha.presence.io/
College is difficult and demanding - but there's good news. There are entire teams of people who care deeply for students and are available to help them navigate the challenges of school, work, and life. Today we talk with Dr. Molly Belieu, Assistant Dean of Student Success and Recruitment about the resources available to students to get the most from their time at UNO.
- CBA Career Center: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/career-center/index.php
- Schedule an appointment: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/career-center/students/appointments.php
- FREE Job and Internship Success Guide: https://issuu.com/cba_uno/docs/cba_career_center_job_and_internship_success_guide
- CBA Resources: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/student-involvement/helpful-student-resources.php
Perspective is a valuable thing to have. It helps us to see the whole picture, learn from past mistakes, plan for the future, and understand the broader contexts that we live in. In this episode, we hope to gain perspective on the college experience by asking Megan Henderson, a UNO alum and current Marketplace Project Manager at Milliman, the following question, "Looking back on your time at UNO, what do you wish you'd known?"
- CBA Career Center: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/career-center/index.php
- Schedule an appointment: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/career-center/students/appointments.php
- FREE Job and Internship Success Guide: https://issuu.com/cba_uno/docs/cba_career_center_job_and_internship_success_guide
The beautiful thing about developing and refining skills is that they often can be applied in a variety of settings. Learn how to use a software program in an internship? Those software skills might come in handy in a future role. Have to deal with interpersonal conflict at a current role? It may be difficult now, but the skills you develop navigating that conflict will be useful as you manage relationships and expectations in a future job. In this episode, we talk with Morgan Dickey, a current UNO College of Business student about her experience transferring skills from one role to the next.
- CBA Career Center: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/career-center/index.php
- Schedule an appointment: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/career-center/students/appointments.php
- FREE Job and Internship Success Guide: https://issuu.com/cba_uno/docs/cba_career_center_job_and_internship_success_guide
- College of Business Student Organizations: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/student-involvement/student-organizations.php
Sometimes, keeping up with everything that goes on around us can feel overwhelming or pointless. It's not. Understanding current events is foundational to success both in school and in your future career. In this episode, we talk with UNO CBA Instructor Ray LeBlanc about current events, critical thinking, and what it takes to be at the top of the information game.
- CBA Career Center: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/career-center/index.php
- Schedule an appointment: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/career-center/students/appointments.php
- FREE Job and Internship Success Guide: https://issuu.com/cba_uno/docs/cba_career_center_job_and_internship_success_guide
- Wall Street Journal Student Subscription: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/career-center/students/student-resources.php
What does it mean to give back to your community? In this episode, we talk with Rebecca Atkins, Career Advisor at the CBA Career Center about community involvement and its personal, educational, and career benefits.
- CBA Career Center: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/career-center/index.php
- Schedule an appointment: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/career-center/students/appointments.php
- FREE Job and Internship Success Guide: https://issuu.com/cba_uno/docs/cba_career_center_job_and_internship_success_guide
- Share Omaha: https://shareomaha.org/
It can feel like a challenge to find a career that's both deeply interesting and exciting and pays the bills. In this episode, we talk with Laura Sansoni, the Director, Career Development at the CBA Career Center about strategies for pursuing your passions and interests in a career.
- CBA Career Center: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/career-center/index.php
- Schedule an appointment: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/career-center/students/appointments.php
- FREE Job and Internship Success Guide: https://issuu.com/cba_uno/docs/cba_career_center_job_and_internship_success_guide
- David Epstein, Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, https://davidepstein.com/the-range/
Today we talk with UNO College of Business Administration Dean Michelle Trawick about the role of higher education in securing a purpose driven career. She discusses her own journey to UNO, her hopes for UNO students, and the resources available to students to get the most from their time at UNO.
- CBA Career Center: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/career-center/index.php
- Schedule an appointment: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/career-center/students/appointments.php
- FREE Job and Internship Success Guide: https://issuu.com/cba_uno/docs/cba_career_center_job_and_internship_success_guide
- CBA Resources: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/student-involvement/helpful-student-resources.php
Every interaction counts. In this episode, we talk about Networking with Jonathan Fast, Senior Recruiter at Union Pacific Railroad. We learn about best practices and pitfalls for networking with others and learn the importance of approaching networking in an intentional, professional manner.
- CBA Career Center: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/career-center/index.php
- Schedule an appointment: https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-business-administration/career-center/students/appointments.php
- FREE Job and Internship Success Guide: https://issuu.com/cba_uno/docs/cba_career_center_job_and_internship_success_guide
- Union Pacific Railroad opportunities: https://up.jobs/index.htm