Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way we work. To remain competitive or make a bold career move, Wake Forest alumni must go beyond basic chat prompts. You need to understand how AI transforms workflows, which specific tools drive value in your target role, and how […]
Deloitte’s 2026 Global Gen Z and Millennial Survey report highlights a major shift in workforce priorities, showing that younger professionals are increasingly defining career success through personal stability, continuous learning, and wellbeing rather than fast-tracked promotions. A majority of respondents favored gradual skill-building and […]
As Wake Forest alumni navigate an evolving job market, standing out to recruiters requires more than just listing the latest technology on a resume. This recent Built In article highlights that hiring managers value practical business impact over tool names, looking for candidates who […]
Today, it’s no longer about if applicants use AI, but how. Both job seekers and recruiters rely on these tools, so simply trying to outsmart the ever-changing algorithms won’t work. The secret to landing the role? Pair smart AI tools with authentic human connection. Check […]
We have some incredible news to celebrate: Wake Forest was recently ranked #17 in LinkedIn’s Top Colleges 2026 list of the 50 best U.S. colleges for long-term career success, jumping eight spots from last year! What makes this distinction so meaningful is what it measures: not just landing […]
By Allison McWilliams PhD (’95), Assistant Vice President, Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Wake Forest University We are inundated with content about the use of AI these days (much of it AI-created, itself). No matter how you feel about it, we all need […]
As sung in the world-famous musical Hamilton, being in “the room where it happens” is vital to change-making, including in your job search. Check out this article from Forbes to find out where 2026 jobs are and why being in the right spaces will […]
In this CNBC feature, a veteran recruiter with 30 years of experience argues that job seekers in 2026 should move away from traditional online applications, which have become a digital “black hole.” The article explains that the rise of AI-automated application tools has flooded […]
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 […]
As a new year begins, many job seekers (or professionals hoping to make a job or career change) are eager to know what to expect in 2026. Here’s a brief compilation of what job market experts are anticipating. JPMorgan’s 2026 labor market outlook, authored […]