With so many great online learning portals (often for free!) at your fingertips, there are no excuses for why you can’t develop your skill set to further your career and bolster your resume. We love this article from The Muse featuring the 14 Best […]
By Lauren Beam (’07), Associate Director for Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Wake Forest University I’ve worked with many Wake Forest alumni who have had gaps in employment on their resumes for a variety of reasons: caring for children/family/aging parents, personal health issues, […]
It’s January, which means it’s time for National Mentoring Month, an annual celebration and recognition of the value of mentoring in communities across the United States. Each year the folks at Mentor: The National Mentoring Partnership highlight the mentoring relationships, programs, and needs, and […]
If you want your work to be more enjoyable (and productive), then it may be time to consider if you’re truly bringing your “whole self” to work each day. In this article by Mike Robbins via Greater Good Magazine, he identifies five specific things […]
Ever wondered if your salary is on par with what your peers in similar roles are being paid? While discussing pay with colleagues can be awkward and uncomfortable, this article by Olivia Feld via The Muse provides useful tips how to find out what […]
Most people will agree that mentoring relationships can positively support personal and professional growth. But why is mentoring important? How can a mentor make a difference in your personal life and/or career? In this article by Lizz Schumer in the New York Times, find […]
By Tiffany Waddell Tate (’07, MA ‘11), Associate Director for National Engagement in the Alumni Engagement Office at Wake Forest University Tiffany Waddell Tate is also a career coach & professional development consultant, passionate about helping others develop themselves while adding value to organizations and the world. Stay […]
Whether you have been a manager for many years or you aspire to move up to a supervisory role, there are specific behaviors and characteristics of bosses who gain the trust and respect of their teams of which you should be aware. In this […]
By Austin Belcak (‘13) Austin is the founder of Cultivated Culture where he helps people use unconventional strategies to lands jobs they love along with salaries they deserve. Most recently, he’s helped people get hired at places like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, and […]
By Kawana Neufville, M.S, CRC, LPCA, Assistant Director, Learning Assistance Center & Disability Services, Wake Forest University Many students preparing to transition from college to the world of work are nervous about job opportunities and what lies ahead for them. Some are worried about job location, […]