Written by Nina Banks (’23), Fellow in the Office of Personal & Career Development at Wake Forest University When I reflect on my experiences as a student at Wake Forest, I am awe stricken by how many relationships I’ve nourished during my time here. However, […]
Engaging in an intentional mentoring relationship at work – whether as a mentor or mentee – is a key skill to develop. We all need people to be successful as we navigate our personal and professional lives. So how do you show up for mentoring […]
Employees who are encourage to grow and develop their skill sets report increased engagement at work and are more likely to stay at their current organization. If you’re currently a manager or leader of an organization, check out this article from Work Ramp for […]
We know that employers are looking for specific skill sets when they are trying to fill open positions and bring on new hires. As you develop new skills for the job that you want, how do you display those on your resume in a way […]
In this latest post from Psychology Today, Wake Forest AVP of Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development Allison McWilliams (’95) explores how to own your career path by knowing your “why”, identifying any skill gaps, and putting a plan in place to move […]
The world is changing rapidly, particularly in terms of new technology available to us. For employees, this requires the development and learning of new skills to remain up-to-date with current tech trends in the workplace. “According to the World Economic Forum’s Future […]
Taking stock of your professional skill set is a big part of managing your career and planning for the future. What skills do you need to develop to land the job role that you want? Are there certain technological skills that you need to learn […]
Have you ever considered doing a SWOT analysis to assess your individual strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats? As you grow and develop in your career and current job role, it’s important to step back and consider what you do well and to identify possible skill […]
You likely know that, to move forward in your career and your life, you need mentors. These are the people who will give you critical feedback, sharpen your skills, open doors and provide connections, and provide encouragement as you work towards your goals. But how […]
Some Opinion articles stand the test of time. This is especially true of organizational psychologist and author Adam Grant’s 2015 article in the NY Times. In this piece, Grant addresses the conundrum of figuring out the organizational culture of a company you’ve yet to […]
