Written by Lauren Beam (‘07), Director, Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development at Wake Forest University In case you haven’t noticed, AI is everywhere. Just do a quick Google search and the first result to pop up is an “AI Overview” with high-level information […]
Hi! My name is Sabrina, and I’m the new Assistant Director of the Alumni Personal & Career Development Center. I recently graduated from Wake Forest’s MSM program (woohoo!) and am here to share with you some lessons I’ve learned from my first month in my […]
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 made a plan for retirement yet? According to this article from Forbes, it’s never too soon to start thinking about your financial future, how you want to spend your time, and consider what will give you meaning and fulfillment. “The Third Act […]
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 […]
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 […]
Have you ever wondered how people get to leadership roles, especially those who don’t look like anyone who has come before them? In this conversation on the Read with Jenna podcast with host Jenna Bush Hager, Ruth Simmons, former president of Prairie View A&M […]
Whether you’re a manager or an individual contributor in your work role, we all need to be practicing reflection and learning from our experiences. In this Wednesday Webinar, we provide critical tools and strategies for incorporating reflection into your personal and professional development, share research on why […]
Written by Nina Banks (’23, MSM ’25), Former Fellow in the Office of Personal & Career Development at Wake Forest University As I approach the end of my first year after graduation and my first year as a full-time professional, I’m reflecting on the personal […]
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 […]