Just as our behaviors follow patterns in our personal lives, our work lives are informed by our previous experiences (even if we think we have moved on). Realizing this can be a powerful tool in helping to break through old fears and experiences that have […]
Changing careers later in life can feel daunting, but focusing on “durable skills” like problem-solving and critical thinking can make the transition much smoother. In this article from Fast Company, author Art Markman argues that it’s never too late to make a career shift. […]
Moving into retirement involves many considerations, not the least of which is financial. For most this means hard conversations about whether or not you have enough saved to retire comfortably. But there are also emotional and mental factors when it comes to spending all that […]
Here at the APCDC, we spend a great deal of time thinking about AI and how we use it personally, professionally, and in the career development space. We also talk a lot about putting the “human” back into AI and using it as a “thought […]
Knowing how to effectively build and maintain your network is a vital skill that you’ll need in order to navigate your personal and professional life. Whether you’re in the midst of a job search, adjusting to new work role or organization, or seeking out mentorship […]
By Sabrina Broderick (MSM ’25), Assistant Director, Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Wake Forest University If you followed the 2026 Winter Olympics, you have likely heard the name Alysa Liu. Even before she won gold, she stood out among the most talented athletes […]
Back in early Fall 2025, we shared out an Alumni Needs Survey in hopes of gathering information about the most pressing concerns of Wake Forest alumni based on their career stages. After hearing from so many of you, we continued to dig deeper through individual […]
By Allison McWilliams PhD (’95), Assistant Vice President, Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Wake Forest University We are inundated with content about the use of AI these days (much of it AI-created, itself). No matter how you feel about it, we all need […]
As sung in the world-famous musical Hamilton, being in “the room where it happens” is vital to change-making, including in your job search. Check out this article from Forbes to find out where 2026 jobs are and why being in the right spaces will […]
In this CNBC feature, a veteran recruiter with 30 years of experience argues that job seekers in 2026 should move away from traditional online applications, which have become a digital “black hole.” The article explains that the rise of AI-automated application tools has flooded […]