You always hear how important networking is to landing the job that you want. And likely, you have a LinkedIn account and have used that platform to connect with other professionals, maybe join a few groups, and read your daily news feed. But how can […]
By Amy Shack Egan (’14) of Modern Rebel I’ve lived in New York City for five years. In that time I’ve learned to love its complex, unforgiving nature – the push for innovation, hustle, and noise. But several weeks ago, New York City went […]
In the following video, Wake Forest University’s Executive Director of Employer Relations, Stuart Mease, gives a breakdown of the current state of the job market for current students, recent graduates, and employers, as of April 2020.
If you’ve found yourself seeking employment or hoping to change jobs, this article from Forbes provide great tips for strategically tailoring your resume and cover letters and networking online. Check out this quick read and start incorporating these expert suggestions into your job search.
Working from home is hard, as many of us have by now discovered. But managing from home comes with its own set of challenges and opportunities. From the art of the handoff to trusting your people, in this piece from Inc., Burt Helm shares […]
If there’s any commonality to our experience right now, it’s that we’re all experiencing a bit of trauma due to this global pandemic. For some, this is big, life and death trauma. For others, it’s lower-level but still present, as people learn to work and […]
The only constant is change. And, right now, we’re experiencing a lot of it. So, how do you work through it, effectively? How do you “control what you can” when everything seems so out of control? In this piece for Psychology Today, Allison McWilliams, […]
Whether you’re a new (or soon-to-be) college grad or a seasoned professional, these are uncertain times, indeed, to be job searching. But that doesn’t mean it’s impossible, or that you can’t take control of your job search! In this piece from The Muse, Lisa […]
Managing the relationship with your manager can be tricky! As you seek to build a relationship and communicate more effectively with your boss, learn from John Champlin (’06, MBA ’15) as he shares best practices for asking your manager for feedback at work. And, read […]
Whether you are a job seeker or gainfully employed, it’s important to maintain and build your professional network. You never know when you might need to solicit the help or support from the people you know, whether it’s for business-related purposes or if you suddenly […]