The Deacon Dash
By Wake Forest University OPCD
The Deacon Dash Mar 15, 2024
Alumni Spotlight with Fuyuan Zheng C/O 22 & Host Nancy Huang
Deacon Dash host Nancy Huang joins '22 graduate Fuyuen Zheng to discuss how the WFU Theater department motivated and prepared Fuyuen for Columbia University's graduate program and future career.
Alumni Spotlight with Nicole Liu C/O 2023 & Host Nancy Huang
Join us on this episode of the Deacon Dash as Host Nancy Huang sits down with WFU Alum Nicole Liu, C/O of 2023, and speaks about her incredible journey as a theater student at Wake and her advice for prospective theater students.
All about Wake Washington with Jennifer Richwine & Host Noah Bryant
Jennifer Richwine, Executive Director of the Wake Washington Center, sits down with host Noah Bryant to share practical advice for students looking to get their foot in the door in Washington D.C. Tune in to hear tangible advice on networking, discovering your passion in D.C., and navigating an increasingly polarized environment.
Let's talk about life after Wake
Seniors, is graduation and life after college starting to feel a bit daunting? Tune into this episode featuring Wake Forest’s Assistant VP for Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development Allison McWilliams. In this conversation Allison and our host, Nina Banks, discuss what feelings may arise for Seniors this semester and share advice for navigating this transition. Be sure to check out the Alumni Personal & Career Development Center website (alumni.opcd.wfu.edu) to learn how Allison and her team support Deacs at all stages of life!
Life Beyond The F-1 Visa For International Demon Deacons
Join us on this episode of the Deacon Dash as Vir Gupta sits down with Shan Woolard, the associate director at the Office of Personal and Career Development. Together, they look at various employment opportunities for F-1 visa holders and some steps to help them get ahead and stay prepared.
Imposter Syndrome with Maggie Kuhn & Host Nina Banks
Join us for this reflective conversation with Maggie Kuhn (‘21), Associate Director of Mentoring and Alumni Career Development in the OPCD. Nina and Maggie talk about when and how imposter syndrome shows up in their lives, as well as imparting listeners with strategies for navigating imposter syndrome.
Alumni Spotlight with Will Liu C/O 2023 & Host Nina Banks
Today, the Deacon Dash podcast is joined by ‘23 grad Will Liu. Tune in to hear Will share how his academic and extracurricular background prepared him for life after Wake, his experience pursuing an entrepreneur venture while in college and his advice for students getting ready to graduate.
Getting Ready for the Career Fair with Amy Willard
In this episode, Vir sits down with Amy Willard, Director of Career Education and Student Experience at the OPCD. We discuss some tips for this week's career fair, why all students should attend the event, how the OPCD can prepare you, and so much more!
Diversity Always Matters with Savannah Littlejohn
This week, we invited Savannah Littlejohn (‘23), a current MSBA student, to discuss our first major career event of the Fall 2023 semester. Diversity Always Matters is an annual event that connects students of diverse backgrounds with top-tier employers committed to DEI initiatives. Savannah offers the audience great insight into networking, confidence and building relationships!
What to Expect at the Career Fair with Dana Hutchens
In this episode, the Deacon Dash team sits down with Dana Hutchens, Director of Employer Relations in the Office of Personal and Career Development. Dana speaks about the upcoming career fair, what this opportunity entails, how students can prepare, and what to expect.
Consulting, Finance and Marketing with Shan Woolard
Today, the Deacon Dash team is joined by Shan Woolard, Associate Director in the Office of Personal and Career Development. Tune in to hear Shan’s advice for students interested in consulting, finance and marketing. Shan answers common questions that students have about consulting, finance and marketing industries as well as sharing resources and networking opportunities available to students.
Why Wake Students Rock, with Andy Chan
Andy Chan, Vice President for Innovation & Career Development and one of the founders of the Deacon Dash Podcast, sits down to discuss advice to students and differentiating factors of the Wake Forest experience. Tune in for tangible tips for navigating your college-to-career journey and ways the OPCD is here to support you every step of the way.
Pre-Med Advising: Research
In this episode, Davis Brady ('23) interviews Dr. Pat Lord (Assistant Director of Health Professions). As Davis heads to Wake Forest Medical School this summer, the two discuss the importance of undergraduate research for medical school applicants. Listen to gain practical tips for finding opportunities, understanding the research that med schools desire, and marketing your skills along the way.
Management Consulting 101: What is Consulting?
Many students know the names of management consulting firms but aren't sure what an actual job in consulting entails. In this episode, Steven Niepa ('23) discusses all things consulting: differentiating between firms, the recruiting process, case interview preparation, OPCD resources, and more.
Communicating the Power of Your Liberal Arts Education
Many students forget to leverage a differentiating factor of their resume: their liberal arts education. In this episode, Dr. Michael Sloan, Associate Professor of Classical Languages at Wake Forest, discusses the strength of your cross-departmental coursework and strategies to articulate the power of your Wake Forest education in your interviews, cover letters, and personal statements - regardless of your undergraduate major.
It's all about Follow-up
Have you ever asked yourself what the standard is for following up with an employer after applying for a job or internship? This question and more will be answered as Career Team Member Jason Wilkinson interviews WFU Associate Professor of the Practice Professor Heidi Robinson.
Music by Tropical House
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Shoot Your Shot
It's January, and you haven't landed. Career Team Member Jason Wilkinson interviews WFU Career Coach Marcus Sanderlin.
Music by Tropical House
Ezel Music Publishing (freemusicpublicdomain.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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