In 2018, the AAC&U published results from their latest study conducted with employers and hiring managers which examined the needed skills and knowledge areas to be successful in the workplace. While both groups expressed satisfaction with recent graduates’ abilities to […]
In this TEDx Talk, Sheila Heen shares her insights on the importance of receiving feedback to fuel professional and company growth based on years of consulting work with organizations around the world. She discusses how to embrace feedback as a valuable tool to enhance professional […]
Adapted from the Wake Forest University Mentoring Resource Center’s tools for mentors and mentees. Depending on your company culture and the manager (or colleagues) with whom you work, you may not receive regular feedback outside of annual performance reviews. Regardless of your situation, it […]
If the majority of your professional connections are within your career industry or company, it may be time to diversify your network! In this article by Amy Nauiokas in Harvard Business Review, get 3 tips for how to meet new people and expand your circle of […]
By Tiffany Waddell Tate (’07, MA ‘11), CEO/Founder of Career Maven Consulting Tiffany Waddell Tate is a career coach & professional development consultant, passionate about helping others develop themselves while adding value to organizations and the world. For many early career professionals, believing the […]
In this video featuring Mary Tribble (’82), she shares what building a life has looked like for her both personally and professionally. She reflects on the importance of maintaining a sense of curiosity throughout her life, how she has found ways to integrate her interests […]
The first few weeks, or even months, at a new job can feel both overwhelming and exciting. Particularly if you are a young professional in your first real job after college, it can be daunting to know how to begin acclimating to your new work […]
With so many great online learning portals (often for free!) at your fingertips, there are no excuses for why you can’t develop your skill set to further your career and bolster your resume. We love this article from The Muse featuring the 14 Best […]
If you want your work to be more enjoyable (and productive), then it may be time to consider if you’re truly bringing your “whole self” to work each day. In this article by Mike Robbins via Greater Good Magazine, he identifies five specific things […]
Most people will agree that mentoring relationships can positively support personal and professional growth. But why is mentoring important? How can a mentor make a difference in your personal life and/or career? In this article by Lizz Schumer in the New York Times, find […]
