In this piece for her Psychology Today blog, AVP Allison McWilliams (’95) shares tips and advice on how to return to the workforce after a break. Beyond just a focus on skills and gaps, she focuses on the importance of knowing who you are […]
If you’ve decided it’s time to change careers, it can feel overwhelming to know where to begin. This piece in Forbes written by executive coach Caroline Feniza-Levine, learn more about how and when to use specific job search tools, including resumes, LinkedIn, cover letters, […]
In this piece by Jen Lewi for the Association of Talent Development blog, she provides tips for how to build your LinkedIn presence and grow your career. Whether you are new to LinkedIn, an occasional user, a job seeker, or a LinkedIn super-user, she […]
In this post for the Wharton @ Work newsletter, Joanne Lipman, author of the book Next! The Power of Reinvention in Life and Work (Mariner Books, 2023), describes four unique yet predictable stages of any career pivot: searching for new information, struggling to move […]
Bill Burnett, Executive Director of the Product Design Program and an Adjunct Professor in Mechanical Engineering – Design at Stanford, is the cofounder of the Life Design lab and coauthor of the book Designing Your Life that helps you reimagine work and your job. Whether you […]
We all have times when we wonder, “Am I at the right company? Am I in the right job? And is this all there is?” These questions are especially agonizing for mid-career professionals who may be searching for fulfillment while juggling demands at home and […]
We know that AI is a hot topic these days, particularly when it comes to skill sets employers are expecting their employees to develop now and will continue to need and use in the future. Considering that women are underrepresented in STEM fields where AI […]
Are you thinking about making a career change? An Indeed survey found that the average age of a career changer is 39 years old. If pursuing a new career path is in your future, check out this article from Forbes to consider possible challenges […]
If you’ve been a stay-at-home parent, the thought of returning to the workforce might feel overwhelming. How do you begin your job search? What do you include on your resume (and how do you explain a gap in your employment history)? In what ways has […]
Did you know that 58% of U.S. workers were considering a job or career change last summer, according to a report by FlexJobs? If you find yourself thinking about making a change, you’re not alone. However, it’s important to do some reflection before jumping headfirst […]
