For building relationships, creating more authentic connections, asking for help, and even becoming a better manager and leader, there are few skills more value than effective listening. What a shame it is, then, that so many of us have such poorly developed listening skills!
Networking has always been tough. Business cards, small talk, networking events – just these images may make you cringe. With the addition of remote work, the challenges of building authentic relationships have increased for most people. And yet, we know the value of these connections […]
This past fall, we heard from hundreds of alumni navigating burnout, languishing, career trajectories, and just life during this pandemic. You all told us something similar: we need specific, tactical advice. We’re starting a new monthly column to help. We’ll address your most confusing career […]
Each January, the Wake Forest University Mentoring Resource Center recognizes National Mentoring Month as a way to welcome everyone back to campus for the spring semester and to put a renewed focus on the importance of mentoring among Wake Foresters. In 2022, the WFU […]
By Erin Andersen (MSM ’17), Career Transition Coach & LinkedIn Coach, Owner & Founder of Your Brand Networker, LCC LinkedIn and corporations are being forced to morph with the “virtual times,” just as we have shoved suits to the back of our closets and athleisure spills […]
By Allison McWilliams (’95), Ph.D., Assistant VP, Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Wake Forest University We’re big fans of LinkedIn here at the Alumni Personal and Career Development Center. Sure, it’s not perfect – what is – but as far as being an […]
The idea of having a “mentor” sounds like a great idea, right? But how do you identify what type of person you need to help you work towards your goals? In our latest webinar from LEARN with @LifeAfterWake, Allison McWilliams breaks down how to […]
How does the word “networking” make you feel when you hear it? Perhaps it’s overwhelming, intimidating, or uncomfortable. Or maybe it’s energizing and exciting. Regardless of how you approach networking-building, you can glean some practical tips from this webinar facilitated by WFU alumna Kristin Winkle […]
In this article from First Round, read about six tactics for creating a healthy mindset around networking from six experienced professionals. “Think of networking as the practice of cultivating authentic connections over time” – and take these useful tips to start building and maintaining […]
How you ever asked yourself this question: “Why don’t I feel closer to my parent/sibling/friend/co-worker?” Most of us have experienced feeling a lack of connection with someone in our life. In this article by Kara Cutruzulla, get practical advice from six TED Talk presenters […]