By Sabrina Broderick (MSM ’25), Assistant Director, Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Wake Forest University If you followed the 2026 Winter Olympics, you have likely heard the name Alysa Liu. Even before she won gold, she stood out among the most talented athletes […]
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 […]
If you want to make changes in the new year, either personally or professionally, you need to set goals. That said, it is not enough to set a vague expectation for yourself on which you never follow through – you need to craft real, achievable […]
Developing a five-year career plan can significantly reduce stress, boost perceived employability, and deepen your connection to your professional purpose. To create an intentional career plan, begin with self-reflection, gather feedback, map out your plan, and iterate on it quarterly to adapt to new developments. […]
Many people look forward to that moment when they can sit back, relax, and enjoy the spoils earned from a lifetime of work. And, the transition from working life to retirement can lead to cognitive decline and even depression, due to diminished activity, routine, and […]
In this webinar recording, Wake Forest alumnus Ryan Smith (’13) shares tips on how to create a plan to upskill and be intentional about moving to the next step or role in your career trajectory. Ryan discusses the everchanging world of work and the core […]
While AI is often being used to help people be more efficient at work, did you know that AI can also be a tool for planning out your career trajectory? In this piece from Dice, learn about specific prompts that you can input into […]
Like many people over the past few years, you may be considering a change in role, organization, industry, or other situation right now. And while options aren’t as plentiful as they once were, and there is no one right time to make a change, the […]
Seeking out and building relationships with mentors, sponsors, and other support resources is a great way to support your growth and gather feedback. We know that finding mentors can be challenging, and that’s why we love the idea of short-term mentoring. Think about who the […]