Hive Nurse | Inside the Hive

Fresh Perspectives: Interviewing New Grad Alexa Wojnovich


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What does the transition from the classroom to the "real world" actually look like in 2025? In this episode, we sit down with recent graduate Alexa Wojnovich to discuss the highs, lows, and unexpected turns of finishing her degree and entering the workforce.

Alexa shares her "boots-on-the-ground" perspective on everything from the modern job hunt to the psychological shift of leaving campus life behind. Whether you’re a fellow graduate looking for solidarity, a student preparing for the leap, or a hiring manager wanting to understand the next generation of talent, this conversation offers a refreshing and honest look at the start of a career.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • The Graduation Transition: Alexa’s personal experience moving from full-time student to young professional.
  • The Job Search Journey: What worked (and what didn’t) when navigating today’s competitive landscape.
  • New Grad Expectations vs. Reality: The biggest surprises Alexa encountered during her first few months out of school.
  • Advice for the Class of 2026: Practical tips for those following in her footsteps.

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Production Credits:

  • Hosts/Executive Producers: Elizabeth Walters Miller, Ashley Kellish
  • Audio Engineering & Sound Design: An...
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Hive Nurse | Inside the HiveBy Elizabeth Miller Walters, Ashley Kellish