In this latest webinar, Allison McWilliams (’95) discusses why goal-setting is such an important part of making intentional plans for where you want to go in your life and career. And, she gives you practical examples and tips for writing goals and how to […]
By Allison McWilliams (’95), Ph.D., Assistant VP, Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Wake Forest University We can’t plan for every outcome or predict the future with any certainty. Indeed, too many of us spend too much time focused on the “what if’s” and […]
Deciding to change careers, industries, or roles can be challenging and exciting. Actually taking the needed steps to make the change can be confusing and overwhelming. But in this post from The Muse, Leah Campbell outlines ten key action items that anyone should follow […]
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 […]
By Allison McWilliams (’95), Ph.D., Assistant VP, Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Wake Forest University The short- and long-term economic repercussions (not to mention the mental health ones) of this global pandemic will be far-reaching and are as yet unknown. We know that […]
We’re all dealing with a lot of uncertainty right now. What will work look like in the next six months or a year? What will our lives look like? Will we return to some state of “normal” as we remember it, or will we need […]
You always hear how important networking is to landing the job that you want. And likely, you have a LinkedIn account and have used that platform to connect with other professionals, maybe join a few groups, and read your daily news feed. But how can […]
In the following video, Wake Forest University’s Executive Director of Employer Relations, Stuart Mease, gives a breakdown of the current state of the job market for current students, recent graduates, and employers, as of April 2020.
If you’ve found yourself seeking employment or hoping to change jobs, this article from Forbes provide great tips for strategically tailoring your resume and cover letters and networking online. Check out this quick read and start incorporating these expert suggestions into your job search.
Whether you’re a new (or soon-to-be) college grad or a seasoned professional, these are uncertain times, indeed, to be job searching. But that doesn’t mean it’s impossible, or that you can’t take control of your job search! In this piece from The Muse, Lisa […]
