How to Beat Mid-Career Malaise

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 […]


Why You Need to Take a Personal Inventory

Reflection doesn’t have to wait for the end of the year. In fact, reflection is one of the most important tools you have to keep learning and moving forward with intention. But it can be hard sometimes to know how to get started. In […]


11 Strategies for Planning Your Next Career Step

Job seekers take positions for a variety of reasons, from financial security to the provided benefits. While some people diligently plan out their career progression to ensure they meet their long-term goals, others focus exclusively on the job they currently hold. Knowing how to plan […]


Starting a New Job: 18 Tips for Early and Ongoing Success

Thoughtfully considering how to start off in a new role can contribute to immediate and long-term success. It’s important to think about how we can leverage the beginning stages of a new role to set ourselves up for continued growth and achievement. This 2023 […]


What to Do When You’re Feeling Burned Out Mid-Career

We all feel burned out from time to time. But if you’re mid-career you might be feeling this more acutely right now. You have responsibilities to a team and upper management. You have built equity and significant contributions to a retirement plan. You might have […]


Let’s Practice Reflection

By Maggie Kuhn (’21), Assistant Director, Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development at Wake Forest University The society we live in is increasingly engineered for productivity. Self checkout lanes, drive-through restaurants, online shopping – all efficiencies meant to keep up the pace, to save […]


The Only Constant is Change

If the COVID-19 pandemic taught us anything over the past few years it’s that change is always happening. We can’t always predict what’s going to happen tomorrow, next month, or even next year. The same is true for planning our career path. While we can […]


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