Upskilling – the process of identifying gaps and seeking out growth opportunities to address them – is largely considered an individual responsibility. But what obligation do organizations have to provide training and development for their people? What are the people and productivity costs for not performing […]
By Allison McWilliams (’95), Ph.D., Assistant VP, Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Wake Forest University The short- and long-term economic repercussions (not to mention the mental health ones) of this global pandemic will be far-reaching and are as yet unknown. We know that […]
We’re all dealing with a lot of uncertainty right now. What will work look like in the next six months or a year? What will our lives look like? Will we return to some state of “normal” as we remember it, or will we need […]
In the following video, Wake Forest University’s Executive Director of Employer Relations, Stuart Mease, gives a breakdown of the current state of the job market for current students, recent graduates, and employers, as of April 2020.
Whether you’re a new (or soon-to-be) college grad or a seasoned professional, these are uncertain times, indeed, to be job searching. But that doesn’t mean it’s impossible, or that you can’t take control of your job search! In this piece from The Muse, Lisa […]
The decision to go to graduate school is a big one! Whether you are thinking about pursuing a graduate degree to advance your career or are hoping to make a total career change, we have some great advice and resources to help you think through […]
Searching for a new job can be challenging! Below you will find helpful advice from career expert Patrick Sullivan (’93, MBA ’03) on how to employ strategic tactics for getting the job that you want. Plus, check out some additional job search resources and advice […]
In this Psychology Today article by Allison McWilliams (’95), Assistant Vice President for Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development at Wake Forest University, she explores how pursing meaning and purpose are paralyzing young adults. If you’ve found yourself on the receiving end of […]
Career coach Emilie Wapnick explores the idea of being a “multipotentialite,” having a wide range of interests and jobs over a lifetime. Watch her TEDxBend talk to learn more about this concept and how you might apply it to your career journey.
By Brady Silva, (’09, MA ’11), Senior Research Manager at Bellomy, Winston-Salem, NC What happens if you get additional, significant responsibilities added to your plate at work but no mention of a raise in salary? Or, perhaps you discover that other coworkers in the same job role […]