Written by Lauren Beam, MS, NCC (’07), Director of Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Wake Forest University Between the COVID-19 pandemic and the rising costs of childcare, a staggering 1.8 million women exited the workforce in 2020. Additionally, recent studies have […]
If you’ve decided it’s time to change careers, it can feel overwhelming to know where to begin. This piece in Forbes written by executive coach Caroline Feniza-Levine, learn more about how and when to use specific job search tools, including resumes, LinkedIn, cover letters, […]
In this piece by Jen Lewi for the Association of Talent Development blog, she provides tips for how to build your LinkedIn presence and grow your career. Whether you are new to LinkedIn, an occasional user, a job seeker, or a LinkedIn super-user, she […]
As you begin to navigate what’s next for you in your career journey, a great starting place is to update your resume with new skills, certifications, and experiences. You can use AI as a tool to craft effective resume bullet points, to compare your current […]
Like many people over the past few years, you may be considering a change in role, organization, industry, or other situation right now. And while options aren’t as plentiful as they once were, and there is no one right time to make a change, the […]
Seeking out and building relationships with mentors, sponsors, and other support resources is a great way to support your growth and gather feedback. We know that finding mentors can be challenging, and that’s why we love the idea of short-term mentoring. Think about who the […]
In this post from the Retirement Transformed blog, explore the importance of having a growth mindset for anyone shifting out of the world of work and into the phase of retirement. Learn about some key questions to consider and advice for how to keep […]
Written by Cassaundra Young (’07), MPH, CPHQ, VP, Care Model Advancement, Equality Health As recently as a generation ago, people stayed in one place for most of their career. And while that serves some, in my experience, I have found great value in navigating […]
Bill Burnett, Executive Director of the Product Design Program and an Adjunct Professor in Mechanical Engineering – Design at Stanford, is the cofounder of the Life Design lab and coauthor of the book Designing Your Life that helps you reimagine work and your job. Whether you […]
We all have times when we wonder, “Am I at the right company? Am I in the right job? And is this all there is?” These questions are especially agonizing for mid-career professionals who may be searching for fulfillment while juggling demands at home and […]
