By Sabrina Broderick (MSM ‘25), Assistant Director, Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Wake Forest University Whether you are considering retirement, transitioning into a part-time role, planning a career pivot, or are simply trying to figure out how to combine your skills and interests, […]
Developing a five-year career plan can significantly reduce stress, boost perceived employability, and deepen your connection to your professional purpose. To create an intentional career plan, begin with self-reflection, gather feedback, map out your plan, and iterate on it quarterly to adapt to new developments. […]
Have you been considering a career change but just don’t know how to get started? Whether you’re hoping to completely change industries or move into a different job path, this piece from Fast Company offers up six practical steps that you can begin taking […]
Have you made a plan for retirement yet? According to this article from Forbes, it’s never too soon to start thinking about your financial future, how you want to spend your time, and consider what will give you meaning and fulfillment. “The Third Act […]
In this webinar recording, Wake Forest alumnus Ryan Smith (’13) shares tips on how to create a plan to upskill and be intentional about moving to the next step or role in your career trajectory. Ryan discusses the everchanging world of work and the core […]
While AI is often being used to help people be more efficient at work, did you know that AI can also be a tool for planning out your career trajectory? In this piece from Dice, learn about specific prompts that you can input into […]
You’ve probably heard the advice to “step away” or to “sleep on it” when faced with a challenging problem you can’t seem to solve. And, while rest is always important, spending your time doing something has real benefits, too. In this piece for Fast […]
At some point in your career you may be faced with the question of whether to continue as an individual contributor or move into people management. For some, this is a natural next step in the career journey. But it’s not one that should be […]
The workplace is changing at a pace never before seen, requiring almost constant development of skills by both individuals and organizations. If you are looking to be successful in 2025, individuals need these key skills, says Kara Dennison for Forbes: EQ, AI Literacy, Curiosity, […]
Side gigs have been a popular way to earn extra money, explore passion projects, or bring balance to one’s life for many years. For many, these pursuits are founded on one’s ability to build a connection and maintain an ongoing relationship with one’s customers. And […]