The reasons for why anyone might have an employment gap can be varied, such as taking a break to care for a family member or new baby, due to a health concern, moving to a new city or country, or because of a layoff. As […]
If you’ve decided it’s time to change careers, it can feel overwhelming to know where to begin. This piece in Forbes written by executive coach Caroline Feniza-Levine, learn more about how and when to use specific job search tools, including resumes, LinkedIn, cover letters, […]
In this piece by Jen Lewi for the Association of Talent Development blog, she provides tips for how to build your LinkedIn presence and grow your career. Whether you are new to LinkedIn, an occasional user, a job seeker, or a LinkedIn super-user, she […]
Are you thinking about making a career change? An Indeed survey found that the average age of a career changer is 39 years old. If pursuing a new career path is in your future, check out this article from Forbes to consider possible challenges […]
If you’ve been a stay-at-home parent, the thought of returning to the workforce might feel overwhelming. How do you begin your job search? What do you include on your resume (and how do you explain a gap in your employment history)? In what ways has […]
Did you know that 58% of U.S. workers were considering a job or career change last summer, according to a report by FlexJobs? If you find yourself thinking about making a change, you’re not alone. However, it’s important to do some reflection before jumping headfirst […]
If you’re feeling stuck where you are, or just starting to think about making a change down the road, you can actually create a career development plan right now, from where you are. We created our LEARN Alumni Career Development Model to help you […]
If you have decided that you need to make a career pivot – a move into a different career path, organization, or industry – take some time to watch this webinar from Wake Forest alumna Kristin Winkle Beck (‘97). In it, she describes the […]
Figuring out what’s next starts by reflecting on and assessing where you are, now. One of the best tools you have to do that work is a SWOT analysis: an intentional look at your strengths (things to build upon), weaknesses (gaps to fill), possible opportunities […]
You’re excited to receive a job offer after all of your hard work and effort in the search process! But before you automatically accept what you’ve been offered, take a minute to step back and consider all aspects of the offer. Obviously you’ll want to […]
