Written by Nina Banks (’23), Fellow in the Office of Personal & Career Development at Wake Forest University My diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) journey formally started when I entered college. As I reflect on my growth, one challenge I experienced stands out the […]
While remote work provides more flexibility for employees today, it also comes with some disadvantages. With limited in-person interactions, informal relationship building and mentoring opportunities may not be available to many remote employees. In this article from Fast Company, writer Raynard S. Kingston explores […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Engaging in an intentional mentoring relationship at work – whether as a mentor or mentee – is a key skill to develop. We all need people to be successful as we navigate our personal and professional lives. So how do you show up for mentoring […]
In this latest post from Psychology Today, Wake Forest AVP of Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development Allison McWilliams (’95) explores how to own your career path by knowing your “why”, identifying any skill gaps, and putting a plan in place to move […]
The world is changing rapidly, particularly in terms of new technology available to us. For employees, this requires the development and learning of new skills to remain up-to-date with current tech trends in the workplace. “According to the World Economic Forum’s Future […]
Taking stock of your professional skill set is a big part of managing your career and planning for the future. What skills do you need to develop to land the job role that you want? Are there certain technological skills that you need to learn […]
Have you ever considered doing a SWOT analysis to assess your individual strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats? As you grow and develop in your career and current job role, it’s important to step back and consider what you do well and to identify possible skill […]
