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TED Talk: How to Make Hard Choices

In this TED Talk by philosopher and author Ruth Chang, learn about a new framework for how to make hard choices around career, relationships, living situations, and many of the other difficult circumstances we face in life.


Offer in Hand: Negotiation Station

Offer in Hand is a three-part summer series collaboration with Real World Playbook. In this second article, they’ll provide guidance around negotiating your job offer.  Negotiation Station – 5 Tips for Getting What You Want Out of a Job Offer Congrats, you’ve gotten a job offer! According […]


Build a Personal Professional Development Plan

By Allison McWilliams (’95), Ph.D., Assistant VP, Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Wake Forest University When you think about professional development, what comes to mind? Pricey conferences? Work-sponsored speakers and webinars? Professional associations? Each of these are great ways to build your knowledge […]


Questions to Ask HR Before Taking Work Leave

By Lauren Beam (’07), Associate Director for Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Wake Forest University As you are currently reading this, I am likely already out on parental leave after the birth of my third child. Surely navigating three separate occasions of taking […]


Q&A with a Career Coach: Patrick Sullivan (’93, MBA ’03)

The following is a conversation with one of our seasoned Wake Forest career coaches, Patrick Sullivan (’93, MBA ’03), Interim Director for Career Education and Coaching. Patrick specializes in working with students seeking internships as well as experiential education opportunities. He also serves as liaison […]


I’ve Applied, Why Won’t Anyone Contact Me?

By Allison McWilliams (’95), Ph.D., Assistant VP, Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Wake Forest University We’ve all been there. You find a job that fits your qualifications perfectly. It’s like it was written just for you. You pull up your resume, craft a […]


Develop the Skills Your Employer Wants

By Lauren Beam (’07), Associate Director, Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Wake Forest University Recently the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) published their 2018 Job Outlook Report and Class of 2017 Student Survey Report. In their article, “Are College Graduates […]


How Do I Know When It’s Time To Leave My Job?

By Jessica Long (’05), Assistant Director, Career and Professional Development, Wake Forest University At some point, we all find ourselves wondering if it’s time to leave our job. I’ve had conversations with several young alumni about this over the past few months. So, how do […]


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