by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Jan 9, 2014 | 0 All, Courses
One difference between being an undergraduate and a graduate student can be the focus on grades. The goal of graduate school is to acquire the knowledge, skills, experience and community that will help you succeed as a professional. Notice that I did not say grades....
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Jan 7, 2014 | 0 All
I LOVE this time of a new year! We have closed the books on 2013…or, at the very least we don’t have to guess or worry about what is going to happen last year. And, we get to focus on the excitement of planning for and dreaming about our triumphs, large and small,...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Dec 17, 2013 | 0 All
And, I’ll be back on January 6, 2014!
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Dec 12, 2013 | 0 All, Networking
Whether you are entering the final year of your undergraduate training or secure in your current job, please take some time to build your LinkedIn (LI) network and use LI to pursue your professional goals. After all, you can’t leverage your professional community on...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Dec 10, 2013 | 0 All, Education/Training
Can’t find specific career or student services, alumni or other resources at your university? See what other academic sites offer. University/college/community college websites can be a good source of information on a wide range of topics. I.e., The information...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Dec 5, 2013 | 0 All
Whenever I hear the phrase “Fake it ‘Till You Make It,” I have two reactions. My analytical mind, says…riiiggght. You can’t fake knowledge or empathy or dependability. Seriously. My other reaction is…ummmhuh. I get it. If I behave like a professional, people...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Dec 3, 2013 | 0 All
As the Assistant Dean of Students at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, I blogged on student affairs for about a year under the moniker “The Dancing Dean.” (Yes, there is a story.) The purpose of that blog was to share information and advice for the...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Nov 27, 2013 | 0 All
Wishing you and yours the very best of the Thanksgiving and Chanukah holidays! May you enjoy your time with family and friends… and catch up on your assignments…. 🙂
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Nov 21, 2013 | 0 All, Networking
Now that you have joined some professional or job-oriented groups, don’t forget to be you best by preparing in advance. Here are some tips. Add on as you think of more!! Conference purposes (reminder): Networking The exchange of professional information (e.g.,...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Nov 19, 2013 | 0 All, Networking, Professionals
Professional associations or groups that represent specific jobs or careers can be great resources, especially in the early stages of a career. When you join and participate in conferences, meetings or other activities you can: meet potential funders/collaborators/new...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Nov 14, 2013 | 0 All
Sometimes we overlook the value of inspirations. The hustle and bustle and hassle of the day-to-day (d-t-d) can be draining and frustrating, especially when we lose sight of our own big picture or why we chose a particular job or career path. I think that being...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Nov 12, 2013 | 0 All, Finances
Yes, I know. The federal government’s reputation for website quality has taken a recent and massive hit because of the health care reform website. Still, many government websites are great sources of information and links to resources for topics that are not new or...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Nov 7, 2013 | 0 All, Careers
Recent hurricanes, fires and other disasters remind me of the importance of community preparedness/emergency management/disaster relief. If you are looking for a way to help people, consider this public health area as your full-time, part-time or volunteer focus. We...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Nov 5, 2013 | 0 All, Admissions, Education/Training
If you are thinking about going to college and/or trying to decide on which one, here’s an interesting way to get a general feel for campus life: read a student newspaper. Campus newspapers focus on student perspectives and are managed, written by or supported in some...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Oct 31, 2013 | 0 All, Careers, Jobs
Don’t let the corporate connotation stop you from considering a career in consulting. You don’t have to have an MBA or business training to be paid to share your expertise in conducting analyses, solving problems and make recommendations. There are many consulting...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Oct 29, 2013 | 0 All, Careers, Jobs
I get VERY excited when I find a resource that mirrors some of my goals (for helping people) and approaches them in a comprehensive, thoughtful and high quality way. My latest example: mikeroweWORKS.com. This site has great resources for anyone exploring career and...
