Rethinking Work
What motivates people at work? How do we ensure that those who work for and with us are engaged at work? We may be thinking about it all wrong (hint: it’s not about compensation). Check out this piece in the New York Times by […]
How Do I Add Soft Skills to My Resume?
Resume writing can be challenging. You know you need to include your “soft skills,” but how do you that effectively (without just listing off a bunch of keywords)? Check out the advice in this piece by Anish Majumdar, CEO of ResumeOrbit.com, originally posted […]
Setting Up a Successful Lactation Practice at Work
By Dr. Paige Meltzer Paige Meltzer is the founding director of the Women’s Center at Wake Forest University. You can learn more about the Women’s Center at womenscenter.wfu.edu. The decision to start and continue a lactation practice is complicated by a number of factors […]
Four Questions to Ask Yourself Before Returning to Grad School
By Amy Willard, Assistant Director of Career Education & Coaching and Professional Development at Wake Forest University Perhaps you left undergrad with the idea of returning to school after taking a gap year or working for a few years. Maybe you are at a crossroads […]
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Your Career Needs Many Mentors, Not Just One
We all need mentors, but how do you find one? Try finding several. Check out this article by Dorie Clark from Harvard Business Review.
How Well Can You Trust Your Boss? Here’s How to Tell
When your boss says, “Trust me.” Should you? Check out this article by Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic via Fast Company.
The First 100 Days: What Should You Do On the First Day, First Week, First Three Months
By Allison McWilliams The first one hundred days of any new position – roughly, the first three months – are some of the most important and not to be overlooked. Indeed, if you ever interview with me for a position, I will most likely […]
The First 100 Days: What You Should Do and Learn Before You Start
By Allison McWilliams The first few months of any new job can be equally exciting and unsettling. You may be learning a new industry, finding your way around a new community, and getting to know new people. At the same time, you don’t yet have […]