Redefining Mentorship for the Hybrid Generation

We know that new employees and young professionals need mentorship, guidance, and support as they navigate a new workplace and role. But how does this play out for hybrid employees? This recent article from Forbes explores strategies and tips for building meaningful relationships with […]


How to Mentor Interns and Young Professionals

Many organizations provide internships, short-term roles, and entry-level opportunities for college students and young professionals. These are vital learning experiences for students during their time in college and in their first year or two post-graduation. Whether you are directly managing interns and young professionals or […]


How to Be a Mentee: Advice from a Young Professional

Written by Nina Banks (’23), Fellow in the Office of Personal & Career Development at Wake Forest University When I reflect on my experiences as a student at Wake Forest, I am awe stricken by how many relationships I’ve nourished during my time here. However, […]


Why You Should Seek Out Short-Term Mentoring

Do you need to seek out a short-term mentor at work? Whether you’re hoping to find support and feedback within your current job role or want help working towards your career goals, a short-term mentoring relationship may be just what you need. In this […]


The One Question You Should Ask About Every New Job

Some Opinion articles stand the test of time. This is especially true of organizational psychologist and author Adam Grant’s 2015 article in the NY Times. In this piece, Grant addresses the conundrum of figuring out the organizational culture of a company you’ve yet to […]


How to Start Work

Whether you’re starting your first professional job after graduation or moving into a new job role as a seasoned worker, starting work well is critical to your future success. In her latest post from Psychology Today, Wake Forest’s Assistant Vice President for Mentoring and […]


Own Your Career: 4 Intentional Steps

In this LinkedIn article by Brenda Bown (Chief Marketing Officer at Salesforce), she reflects on four key steps to making intentional decisions and taking action to progress your career. Bown shares examples from her own personal and professional life about what “owning your career […]


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