Job seekers take positions for a variety of reasons, from financial security to the provided benefits. While some people diligently plan out their career progression to ensure they meet their long-term goals, others focus exclusively on the job they currently hold. Knowing how to plan […]
Thoughtfully considering how to start off in a new role can contribute to immediate and long-term success. It’s important to think about how we can leverage the beginning stages of a new role to set ourselves up for continued growth and achievement. This 2023 […]
If you’re feeling stuck where you are, or just starting to think about making a change down the road, you can actually create a career development plan right now, from where you are. We created our LEARN Alumni Career Development Model to help you […]
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 […]
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 […]
Having self-knowledge about your typical work responsibilities and the skills you bring to the table can ultimately make you a more valued and engaged employee. “One of the best ways to do this is by getting crystal clear on what makes you unique, what motivates […]
In this article for Psychology Today, Wake Forest AVP Allison McWilliams (’95) explores why managers need to dive deeper with their employees to keep them engaged at work. Check out her recommendations of key questions all managers should be asking their people. “Unfortunately, we […]
By Maggie Kuhn (’21), Assistant Director, Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development at Wake Forest University The society we live in is increasingly engineered for productivity. Self checkout lanes, drive-through restaurants, online shopping – all efficiencies meant to keep up the pace, to save […]
Research shows the habit of reflection can separate extraordinary professionals from mediocre ones. But how do you sort which experiences are most significant for your development? To answer this question, the authors of this Harvard Business Review article asked 442 executives to reflect on which experiences most advanced […]
You likely know that, to move forward in your career and your life, you need mentors. These are the people who will give you critical feedback, sharpen your skills, open doors and provide connections, and provide encouragement as you work towards your goals. But how […]
