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 […]
If you find yourself preparing for retirement or starting your post-career life, it can be challenging to figure out your identity and meaningful for this next phase. In this article from Wisebird, explore what it means to reframe your self-identity after leaving the world […]
Do you have a growth mindset? According to Carmine Gallo (Harvard University instructor, keynote speaker, and author of The Bezos Blueprint) in this article for Inc., the most valuable skill you bring to any job role is the desire to keep learning new skills. […]
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, […]
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 […]