Retirement can be an exciting new chapter, but it can also feel overwhelming, especially if your plans take an unexpected turn. Whether you’re facing an involuntary retirement, making a late-career shift, or navigating other career-related challenges, there are helpful strategies to help you adapt and […]
By Sabrina Broderick (MSM ‘25), Assistant Director, Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Wake Forest University Whether you are considering retirement, transitioning into a part-time role, planning a career pivot, or are simply trying to figure out how to combine your skills and interests, […]
Imagine you’ve gone through a job application and interview process and finally receive a job offer! How should you respond, particularly when you’re communicating via email? When you receive a job offer, it’s crucial to respond professionally and within a reasonable timeframe, whether you plan […]
It’s easy, when you’re just starting out in your professional career, to focus on transactional measures of success, like money and title. But at some point along the way, you’re likely to ask questions of meaning and purpose, and what makes for a fulfilling career […]
Have you made a plan for retirement yet? According to this article from Forbes, it’s never too soon to start thinking about your financial future, how you want to spend your time, and consider what will give you meaning and fulfillment. “The Third Act […]
Lots of folks are considering a job change right now, whether due to choice or forced circumstances. In their book, Job Moves: 9 Steps for Making Progress in You Career, authors Ethan Bernstein, Michael Horn, and Robert Moesta argue for the use of product prototyping […]
You’ve probably heard the advice to “step away” or to “sleep on it” when faced with a challenging problem you can’t seem to solve. And, while rest is always important, spending your time doing something has real benefits, too. In this piece for Fast […]
At some point in your career you may be faced with the question of whether to continue as an individual contributor or move into people management. For some, this is a natural next step in the career journey. But it’s not one that should be […]
There’s no question that work has changed. With hybrid and fully-remote jobs, side gigs and portfolio careers, return to office mandates and threats of layoffs, the landscape for building a successful career path looks nothing like it did just a few years ago. The good […]
Like many people over the past few years, you may be considering a change in role, organization, industry, or other situation right now. And while options aren’t as plentiful as they once were, and there is no one right time to make a change, the […]