Back in early Fall 2025, we shared out an Alumni Needs Survey in hopes of gathering information about the most pressing concerns of Wake Forest alumni based on their career stages. After hearing from so many of you, we continued to dig deeper through individual […]
We’ve all experienced a time in our lives when we’ve felt stuck. One of the most frustrating situations to experience this feeling is in your career or job search. In her latest post for Psychology Today, our AVP Allison McWilliams (’95) offers up six […]
The workforce landscape heading into 2026 can best be described as fragile. Employee engagement is stalled, affordability pressures linger, and some employees feel left behind. The labor market has been described as “no hire, no fire” which impacts both current employees and those looking for […]
This piece from Fast Company emphasizes that clarity and well-defined boundaries are the keys to a successful transition for working parents seeking part-time roles. For those hoping to pivot, this means having clear goals about what they want to achieve in the reduced schedule […]
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 […]