8 Must Ask Questions For Your Next Job Interview
Interviews are stressful! Acing this part of the job application process requires research, rehearsing, preparation, and critical thinking. Although every interview situation is unique, there are best practices that can lead to success, which might look like simply being comfortable during the actual conversations or ultimately, securing the job offer. Our Alumni Career Advisers have […]
Categories: career planning, human resources, interviewing, young professional
How to Crush Your Interview
By Paige Bosworth (’13, MBA ’17) In my role as Marketing Manager at Hanesbrands, I am often a part of interview committees seeking to hire student interns and recent grads for positions across our marketing organization. After dozens of interviews, I’ve learned how the most prepared candidates show up. To demystify this process, I’m sharing […]
Categories: human resources, interviewing, job search, network, skill-building, young professional
Virtual Interviewing: Determining Company Culture and the Key to Being Memorable
By Erin Andersen (MSM ’17), Career Transition Coach & LinkedIn Coach, Owner & Founder of Your Brand Networker, LCC You’re in the final moments before you leave your house for an interview – THE interview. The uncomfortable dress shoes that give you blisters are quickly pulled out from your closet, convincing yourself that you only […]
Categories: culture, interviewing, own what's next
9 Steps to Negotiating Your Salary
Written by Jessica Williams (’03) for her website blog, The Superwoman Project, on September 17, 2018. Jessica is the Founder and CEO of The Superwoman Project and a speaker, coach, facilitator, and author. Learn more about her work and background here. This article is re-posted and shared with permission. Negotiating your salary doesn’t have to […]
Categories: communication, do the work, finances, human resources, interviewing, job search, negotiation, skill-building, work strategies, young professional
How to Read Organizational Culture
You probably already know that organizational culture is a powerful thing. And, you probably know that learning to read the culture of an organization is a big factor in whether you will be able to be successful there. But how, exactly, do you do that? And, how do you do it when you don’t actually […]
Categories: career exploration, culture, do the work, interviewing
Do the Work: What I Look for in a New Hire
By Allison McWilliams (’95), Ph.D., Assistant VP, Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Wake Forest University You may have seen this piece, recently, that exposed Notre Dame for posting a couple of jobs and the “preferred candidates” who had been pre-selected. Beyond being completely embarrassing for the institution, it touched on a pretty common […]
Categories: do the work, interviewing, job search
How To Ace Your Answer To “Tell Me About Your Biggest Weakness?”
By Austin Belcak (‘13) Austin is the founder of Cultivated Culture where he helps people use unconventional strategies to lands jobs they love along with salaries they deserve. Most recently, he’s helped people get hired at places like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, and Facebook. “Now tell me, what would you say is your biggest weakness?” It’s the […]
Categories: communication, interviewing, job search, own what's next, skill-building
Q&A with a Career Coach: Patrick Sullivan (’93, MBA ’03)
The following is a conversation with one of our seasoned Wake Forest career coaches, Patrick Sullivan (’93, MBA ’03), Interim Director for Career Education and Coaching. Patrick specializes in working with students seeking internships as well as experiential education opportunities. He also serves as liaison to the Athletic Department. Below, Patrick shares some of his […]
Categories: build a life, career planning, decision-making, interviewing, job search, relationship-building, work strategies
I’m Experienced, But I Can’t Get An Interview. Help!
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 place to be. For advice on where to go from […]
Categories: do the work, interviewing, job search, young professional
This Easy Resume Trick Will Help You Land More Interviews
By Austin Belcak (‘13) Austin is the founder of Cultivated Culture where he helps people use unconventional strategies to lands jobs they love along with salaries they deserve. Most recently, he’s helped people get hired at places like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, and Facebook. Have you ever made a single change to your resume that […]
Categories: interviewing, job search, own what's next, relationship-building, resume
