By Lauren Beam (’07), Associate Director, Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Wake Forest University In our work with Wake Forest alumni, our Alumni Personal & Career Development Center team often hears alums voice similar challenges that they are facing both personally and professionally. […]
By Allison McWilliams (’95), Ph.D., Assistant VP, Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Wake Forest University Anyone who is new to the working world will quickly learn that your time, and your ability to manage it effectively, are two key strategies to success. Unlike […]
By Rachel Lord (’13) Rachel started her career in health care and has worked with technology companies, health systems, post-acute organizations, and other industry stakeholders to deliver increased collaboration, patient access and operational efficiency. So, you’re thinking about health care? Whatever prompted you to read […]
By Chelsea Keen, M.Ed., (’12) Chelsea is a career coach at Penn State University, specializing in promoting professional development through international experiences. She is passionate about empowering others to identify and articulate the valuable, unique skills they bring to the table. Your international experiences can […]
In this piece from The Muse, read about an English and Psychology major’s career journey to becoming a software engineer. And, be reminded that your college major doesn’t dictate your career choices!
Career coaches, professors, managers – everyone’s got advice for millennials. Many of those thoughts can be helpful, but what about the information no one is telling you? This article from Thought Catalog aims to share 5 guide posts that you might not have heard […]
Rookies are humble, curious, and playful, and yet, are never satisfied. Multipliers are supportive and appreciative, and maintain high expectations. Are you interested yet? Check out this article from First Round Review to learn more about how to balance both of these skills sets. This research-backed advice […]
Raise your hand if you’ve ever spent lots of time combing through job boards, updating your resume to perfection, and applying to tons of jobs, only to never receive the coveted request for an interview? We’ve all been there. It’s a really frustrating and moral-depleting […]
By Lauren Beam (’07), Associate Director, Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Wake Forest University Recently the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) published their 2018 Job Outlook Report and Class of 2017 Student Survey Report. In their article, “Are College Graduates […]
Find yourself constantly multitasking and jumping from one project or commitment to the next? This article from James Clear provides great advice on how to make the most of your precious time at work and at home.