You’re excited to receive a job offer after all of your hard work and effort in the search process! But before you automatically accept what you’ve been offered, take a minute to step back and consider all aspects of the offer. Obviously you’ll want to […]
After 15+ years of working in the same career field or organization, you might start considering a career pivot or significant change. So where do you even begin? In this article from Forbes written by Kathy Caprino, get advice and learn about five key […]
Having self-knowledge about your typical work responsibilities and the skills you bring to the table can ultimately make you a more valued and engaged employee. “One of the best ways to do this is by getting crystal clear on what makes you unique, what motivates […]
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 […]
If the COVID-19 pandemic taught us anything over the past few years it’s that change is always happening. We can’t always predict what’s going to happen tomorrow, next month, or even next year. The same is true for planning our career path. While we can […]