Navigating a Career Pivot

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 […]


Use a SWOT Analysis for Career Planning

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 […]


What to Negotiate in a Job Offer Other Than Salary

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 […]


Activate Your Network to Find Your Next Job

If you’re in the market for a new job role, it’s time to tap into your network of personal and professional connections! In this post written by Jen Selverian, Executive Recruiter & Talent Partner, on LinkedIn, check out five key tips for activating your […]


The Right Way to Add Skills to Your Resume  

We know that employers are looking for specific skill sets when they are trying to fill open positions and bring on new hires. As you develop new skills for the job that you want, how do you display those on your resume in a way […]


The One Question You Should Ask About Every New Job

Some Opinion articles stand the test of time. This is especially true of organizational psychologist and author Adam Grant’s 2015 article in the NY Times. In this piece, Grant addresses the conundrum of figuring out the organizational culture of a company you’ve yet to […]


Designing a Resume for Applicant Tracking Systems

By Lauren Beam (’07), Associate Director, Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Wake Forest University You’ve probably heard of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), particularly if you’ve recently conducted a job search or are in the midst of one. According to research by Jobscan, […]


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 […]


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