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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 […]


Mind the Gap: Resume Tips for Re-entering the Workforce

By Lauren Beam (’07), Associate Director for Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Wake Forest University I’ve worked with many Wake Forest alumni who have had gaps in employment on their resumes for a variety of reasons: caring for children/family/aging parents, personal health issues, […]


How to List Online Courses On Your Resume the Right Way

If you’re looking to bolster your skill set to make yourself more marketable for the job search, taking advantage of (often, free!) online training courses is a great way to go. But how do you display these professional trainings on your resume? In this […]


Q&A with a Career Coach: Cheryl Hicks

The following is a conversation with one of our Wake Forest career coaches, Cheryl Hicks, Assistant Director for Career Education and Coaching. Cheryl specializes in working with students interested in Economics, Mathematical Economics, and Politics and International Affairs. She also serves as liaison to the […]


Alumni Advice: Connecting Your International Experiences to Your Career

By Chelsea Keen, M.Ed., (’12) Chelsea is a career coach at Penn State University, specializing in promoting professional development through international experiences. She is passionate about empowering others to identify and articulate the valuable, unique skills they bring to the table.   Your international experiences can […]


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 […]


I’ve Applied, Why Won’t Anyone Contact Me?

By Allison McWilliams (’95), Ph.D., Assistant VP, Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Wake Forest University We’ve all been there. You find a job that fits your qualifications perfectly. It’s like it was written just for you. You pull up your resume, craft a […]


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 […]


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