Upskill or Fade Away

Upskilling – the process of identifying gaps and seeking out growth opportunities to address them – is largely considered an individual responsibility. But what obligation do organizations have to provide training and development for their people? What are the people and productivity costs for not performing […]


Closing the Confidence Gap

In 2018, the AAC&U published results from their latest study conducted with employers and hiring managers which examined the needed skills and knowledge areas to be successful in the workplace. While both groups expressed satisfaction with recent graduates’ abilities to […]


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, […]


Alum Conundrum: “My Boss Doesn’t Give Me Goals”

By Lauren Beam (’07), Associate Director, Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Wake Forest University In our work with Wake Forest alumni, our Alumni Personal & Career Development Center team often hears alums voice similar challenges that they are facing both personally and professionally. […]


Develop the Skills Your Employer Wants

By Lauren Beam (’07), Associate Director, Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Wake Forest University Recently the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) published their 2018 Job Outlook Report and Class of 2017 Student Survey Report. In their article, “Are College Graduates […]


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