How to Become a Manager When You’ve Never Managed

It’s a common scenario: You’re ready to move up into a managerial role, but you’ve been told that you’re not qualified because you lack management experience. But how do you gain that experience until you get to manage? Moving from individual contributor to people manager […]


10 Reflection Questions for Work

Whether you currently love your job role or are looking to make a big change, these 10 questions are important for everyone to ask themselves on an annual basis. “Reflecting on your career and professional development is essential for personal development and fulfilment. These […]


Tips for Stay-at-Home Moms and Dads Returning to Work

If you’ve been a stay-at-home parent, the thought of returning to the workforce might feel overwhelming. How do you begin your job search? What do you include on your resume (and how do you explain a gap in your employment history)? In what ways has […]


4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Changing Careers

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 […]


Navigating a Career Pivot

If you have decided that you need to make a career pivot – a move into a different career path, organization, or industry – take some time to watch this webinar from Wake Forest alumna Kristin Winkle Beck (‘97). In it, she describes the […]


Use a SWOT Analysis for Career Planning

Figuring out what’s next starts by reflecting on and assessing where you are, now. One of the best tools you have to do that work is a SWOT analysis: an intentional look at your strengths (things to build upon), weaknesses (gaps to fill), possible opportunities […]


What to Do When You’re Feeling Burned Out Mid-Career

We all feel burned out from time to time. But if you’re mid-career you might be feeling this more acutely right now. You have responsibilities to a team and upper management. You have built equity and significant contributions to a retirement plan. You might have […]


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