The following is a conversation with one of our Wake Forest career coaches, Cheryl Hicks, Assistant Director for Career Education and Coaching. Cheryl specializes in working with students interested in Economics, Mathematical Economics, and Politics and International Affairs. She also serves as liaison to the […]
Offer in Hand is a three-part series collaboration with Real World Playbook. In this final article, they’ll provide insight on understanding your new job offer letter and what to look for in the fine print. Reading Between The Lines: The Fine Print of Your Job […]
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!
The following is a conversation with one of our Wake Forest career coaches, Shan Woolard (MALS ’11), Assistant Director for Career Education and Coaching. Shan specializes in working with students interested in Education, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Music, Theatre, Studio Art, Art History, Women’s Gender and […]
The following is a conversation with one of our favorite Wake Forest career coaches, Mike Crespi (MBA ’95). Below, he shares the background of his own career journey and key tips for young professionals on navigating their path from college to the professional world. Tell […]
Offer in Hand is a three-part summer series collaboration with Real World Playbook. In this second article, they’ll provide guidance around negotiating your job offer. Negotiation Station – 5 Tips for Getting What You Want Out of a Job Offer Congrats, you’ve gotten a job offer! According […]
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 […]
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 […]
In this video, Wake Forest alumnus Matt Williams (’09, MA ’16) shares advice around recognizing and responding to bias in the workplace, particularly if you are a young professional navigating your first work experience post-college. Matt’s insights on microaggressions, implicit bias, and serving as […]
Navigating the world on your own doesn’t have to be scary! Check out these posts from Brit + Co that address how empowering it can be to tackle life as a superhero and a sidekick.