Artificial Intelligence is transforming the hiring process by implementing AI-powered resume screening, skills-based hiring, and using virtual recruiters. For people returning to the workforce, this shift is a double-edged sword: AI-driven hiring can reduce bias against career gaps by focusing on transferable skills and accomplishments, […]
In this podcast episode from Harvard Business Review, executive coach Nina Bowman shares advice on how to make a career pivot, grow your network, and find success in a new job role at mid-career. Whether you’re feeling stuck, unhappy, or are simply ready for […]
By Sabrina Broderick (MSM ‘25), Assistant Director, Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Wake Forest University Whether you are considering retirement, transitioning into a part-time role, planning a career pivot, or are simply trying to figure out how to combine your skills and interests, […]
Effective onboarding and offboarding processes are crucial for fostering a sense of belonging and ensuring employee success throughout their tenure. Companies often miss the mark, with many new hires feeling unprepared and unsupported, leading to disengagement and turnover. By prioritizing psychological safety, early inclusion, and […]
Imagine you’ve gone through a job application and interview process and finally receive a job offer! How should you respond, particularly when you’re communicating via email? When you receive a job offer, it’s crucial to respond professionally and within a reasonable timeframe, whether you plan […]
Have you been considering a career change but just don’t know how to get started? Whether you’re hoping to completely change industries or move into a different job path, this piece from Fast Company offers up six practical steps that you can begin taking […]
The reasons for why anyone might have an employment gap can be varied, such as taking a break to care for a family member or new baby, due to a health concern, moving to a new city or country, or because of a layoff. As […]
In this article written by Deloitte employee Lori Wren Elerts, she shares reflections and lessons learned from 18 years of managing her career and being a present parent. Additionally, she describes the importance of having organizational support for working parents shifting between personal and […]
In this piece for her Psychology Today blog, AVP Allison McWilliams (’95) shares tips and advice on how to return to the workforce after a break. Beyond just a focus on skills and gaps, she focuses on the importance of knowing who you are […]
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 […]