In this podcast episode from Harvard Business Review, executive coach Nina Bowman shares advice on how to make a career pivot, grow your network, and find success in a new job role at mid-career. Whether you’re feeling stuck, unhappy, or are simply ready for […]
Retirement can be an exciting new chapter, but it can also feel overwhelming, especially if your plans take an unexpected turn. Whether you’re facing an involuntary retirement, making a late-career shift, or navigating other career-related challenges, there are helpful strategies to help you adapt and […]
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 […]
With the rise in new AI technologies, many professionals are trying to keep up with these changes and learn new skills. In fact, some employees are concerned that AI could eventually replace their job roles in the future. How do you become irreplaceable in the […]
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 […]
Lots of folks are considering a job change right now, whether due to choice or forced circumstances. In their book, Job Moves: 9 Steps for Making Progress in You Career, authors Ethan Bernstein, Michael Horn, and Robert Moesta argue for the use of product prototyping […]
Without question, career paths have changed, with more and more people extending their work lives beyond “traditional” retirement age, and even looking for second and third acts. Life doesn’t stop just because you stop showing up to an office (or whatever that has looked like […]
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 […]