Be honest: do you overthink everything? For most Wake Foresters, being a perfectionist is a common struggle! We want to get things right, make the best decisions to position us well for the future, and avoid failure at all costs. The problem with overthinking is […]
By Katherine Laws (’20), Wake Forest Fellow in the Office of Personal & Career Development Have you ever felt paralyzed by decision-making? You feel like all you need to do is just sit down and make a decision, yet when you give it your full […]
If you find yourself wanting to change to a new position at your current company, it can feel like you’re wading through murky waters. You may be wondering how to navigate an internal hiring process, how and when to tell your current manager that you’re […]
Watch our latest LEARN with @LifeAfterWake webinar featuring Dr. Nate French (Director, Magnolia Scholars, at WFU) and Dr. Rosa Garcia (’14). They discuss the transition from college to the professional working world for first-generation college graduates as well as strategies for decision-making along the […]
We all have our own unique strengths, skills, and talents, and being able to do what we do best everyday is what makes us more engaged employees at work. In this LEARN with @LifeAfterWake webinar, Chelsea Keen (’12) explores why using your strengths at […]
Looking to upskill for the job that you want through a training or degree program? The good news is that there are so many virtual options for taking an online course or getting an advanced degree. The difficult part is sorting through your options and […]
Our AVP for Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Allison McWilliams, drops some truth bombs in her recent article in Psychology Today. Have you ever been told that your options in your life and career are unlimited? If so, how did that make […]
If we learned anything in 2020, it’s to expect life to veer off in a different direction at any moment. As you contemplate career and life goals for 2021, this article by Joan Michelson in Forbes offers up practical tips and prompts for crafting […]
By Katherine Laws (’20), Wake Forest Fellow in the Office of Personal & Career Development Think back to your very first job: what do you remember? Putting on your brand new work clothes, sitting down at your clean, new desk, shaking hands with your […]
In this episode from The Michelle Obama Podcast, the former First Lady chats with friend and mentor Valerie Jarrett about their experiences as working women and mothers. They reflect on the value of mentorship, tell personal stories about their working relationships, and give tips […]
