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 […]
“Before I thought I wasn’t cut out for managing people. But now I wonder how much of that self-doubt was me having absorbed their doubts about my suitability for the job.” Sounds familiar? From microaggressions to allyship, from seeking respect to wanting to be liked,
Written by Nina Banks (’23), Fellow in the Office of Personal & Career Development at Wake Forest University My diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) journey formally started when I entered college. As I reflect on my growth, one challenge I experienced stands out the […]
In this article from Forbes, learn more about why upskilling and reskilling is vital for future of work for both employees and organizations. “The fact is that the majority of the workforce in the coming years will be composed of members of today’s young […]
Employees who are encourage to grow and develop their skill sets report increased engagement at work and are more likely to stay at their current organization. If you’re currently a manager or leader of an organization, check out this article from Work Ramp for […]
In our world as we know it, mostly everything (including ourselves) is subject to change. It can be scary to admit that so much of our lives is constantly evolving beyond our control. But, no matter what comes our way, we can always decide how […]
“In just a few years, your workforce may need a whopping 40% more skills than they have now” (Linkedin, 2022). One of the only consistent truths about the world of work is that it’s constantly changing. Analytics and AI in our post-pandemic world are […]
In this latest post from Psychology Today, Wake Forest AVP of Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development Allison McWilliams (’95) explores how to own your career path by knowing your “why”, identifying any skill gaps, and putting a plan in place to move […]
Taking stock of your professional skill set is a big part of managing your career and planning for the future. What skills do you need to develop to land the job role that you want? Are there certain technological skills that you need to learn […]
Have you ever considered doing a SWOT analysis to assess your individual strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats? As you grow and develop in your career and current job role, it’s important to step back and consider what you do well and to identify possible skill […]