Whether you’re a manager or part of a team, you might notice that your workday gets eaten up by meetings and emails. Before you know it, the day is over, and you haven’t had any time to think about new initiatives or get creative about […]
As Wake Forest alumni, we are used to going above and beyond what is expected of us. In school, we stayed up late and did the extra credit assignments; at work, we put in extra hours or take on tasks not strictly within our job […]
AI is transforming business culture, and we know it. The increased and consistent use of AI changing how we communicate, expect feedback, how we trust our colleagues, and more. This fascinating article from Fast Company outlines some of the biggest communication and cultural […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 recent years, increasing numbers of organizations have been enforcing a return to in-person work. However, employees’ hybrid experiences are highlighting the need for more flexible work that allows them to work around their lives. Check out this Forbes article that breaks down this […]
If you’re thinking about winding down your career in 2026 and starting to plan for retirement, now is a great time to start imagining your future and gathering strategies for this transition. A great source of guidance is The Retirement Wisdom Podcast, especially this […]