2026 is a tough time to be job-searching, and that’s especially true for new grads. According to a recent study by Cengage, “77% of grads believe businesses are calling for too much experience for entry-level jobs, while 75% believe there are too few truly entry-level […]
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 […]
Whether you are a Traditionalist, Baby Boomer, Gen X, Millennial, or Gen Z employee, it’s important to know how to work across the spectrum with colleagues of all ages and levels of experience. This article (RD.com, December 2025) provides a comprehensive guide to navigating […]
This article from the New York Times written by Noam Scheiber examines research indicating that remote work is disproportionately hindering younger employees. Young professionals are experiencing a reduction in critical training and mentorship, with data showing that junior engineers, for example, receive 20% less […]
Hi! My name is Sabrina, and I’m the new Assistant Director of the Alumni Personal & Career Development Center. I recently graduated from Wake Forest’s MSM program (woohoo!) and am here to share with you some lessons I’ve learned from my first month in my […]
Due to the rise of AI and negative employer perceptions, new college graduates face challenges in the job market, often being seen as unprepared or lacking a strong work ethic. However, in her latest piece for Psychology Today, AVP Allison McWilliams (’95) suggests that […]
The Class of 2025 faces a challenging job market characterized by economic uncertainty and the widespread integration of AI, which is redefining or eliminating traditional entry-level roles. Many executives plan to replace these positions with AI, leading to higher expectations for even initial jobs. While […]
Mentorship isn’t just for the young professional. We all can benefit from guidance and advice from those those who have been there, personally and professionally, no matter where we are in our lives. In this piece for Forbes, Emily Rose outlines five simple yet […]
Bill Burnett, Executive Director of the Product Design Program and an Adjunct Professor in Mechanical Engineering – Design at Stanford, is the cofounder of the Life Design lab and coauthor of the book Designing Your Life that helps you reimagine work and your job. Whether you […]
You’re about to start a new job role and want to get off on the right foot. A few questions running through your mind might include: In this thorough piece from The Muse, get a full rundown of how to navigate your first 90 […]