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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We all want to do more of what we enjoy and are good at in our job roles. So how can you identify what interests and strengths ultimately lead to your best days at work? In this article from Gallup, writer Jennifer Robison explores […]
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 […]
By Maggie Kuhn (’21), Assistant Director for Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Wake Forest University As the breadth of technology rapidly expands, our day-to-day processes are increasingly subject to innovation. A timely example of this growth is ChatGPT. This tool is extremely dynamic […]
Anthony Burrill has been exhibiting his work in galleries across the world for over 15 years, finding inspiration in the most unlikely of places. In his book, Make it Now! Burrill discusses different ways to reframe your day-to-day life and unleash your creativity. Check out […]
Some people think of creativity as what qualifies painters, musicians, or designers. Others define creativity as the basis of humanity, a trait that sets our species apart from other animals. Regardless of how you define creativity, leveraging and implementing creative practices into your day-to-day life […]
“When you think of creativity, job titles such as graphic designer or marketer may come to mind. Yet, creativity and innovation are important across all industries because business challenges require inventive solutions.” Check out this article from Harvard Business School’s Michael Boyles to learn […]