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Upcoming Programs & Events
Tune-Up Tuesday Resume Reviews | Every Tuesday in January 2025 | Starting January 7th
The start of a new academic year is a great time to update your resume with new accomplishments! Watch our Resume Refresh webinar (30 minutes) or review this article about creating an ATS friendly resume. Then send us your updated resume (as a Word doc) to wfualumnicareers@gmail.com, and we’ll review it for feedback every Tuesday in September.
This self-paced course is designed as an introduction to skills and strategies used by effective mentors and mentees. We will also explore tools that will help you build and maintain your mentoring network. At the end of this course, you should be better equipped with the language and tools for engaging in mentoring relationships and conversations both personally and professionally!
February Coffee Chat with Alumni | Register by Friday, January 31st, 2025 to participate! | Virtual
Whether you’re hoping to build your network professionally or just take a few minutes to meet someone new, sign up for these 1:1 alumni conversations!
Here’s how it works: Register by the end of the day on Friday, January 31st. Our team will match alumni for 1:1 conversations. On Tuesday, February 4th, we’ll connect each conversation pair with a short introductory email. Each conversation pair will work to find a time to meet that works for you both. It’s that easy. Plan to chat for 30-minutes, maybe over coffee or a quick bite to eat!
Alumni Webinar: How to Know If It’s Time to Go | Thursday, February 4th, 2025, 12-12:45pm ET | Zoom
Are you feeling uncertain about your job and if it’s truly the right fit? Are you wondering if you should look for something new? According to a recent Gallup poll, over half of Americans are disengaged at work. Remote, hybrid work, and in some cases going back to the office full time have impacted everyone’s job satisfaction. While all professionals have ups and downs, how can you know if it’s just a passing phase or time to move on?
If you think you might want a new job but you’re unsure how to evaluate that possibility and if it’s the right choice, this webinar is for you. We will discuss:
- The importance of finding a job that fits.
- How to know if you’re on the right long-term career path.
- The telling signs that it’s time to go.
NYC alumni, join the Alumni Personal & Career Development Center for an evening of facilitated networking and informal conversation over drinks and heavy appetizers. Alumni leaders from a variety of industries will lead small group conversations around career decisions, career planning, making pivots, and building a life in NYC, followed by open networking time. Space is limited!
Whether you’re just thinking about future family planning, are expecting the arrival of a new child, or are considering the caregiving needs of a family member, it can be challenging to know when is the right time to step away from the workforce. Will you take a break for a specific set of time? What do you need to do to prepare for this? And how will this break fit into your overall life and career plans? Let’s talk about it!
March Coffee Chat with Alumni | Register by Friday, February 28th, 2025 to participate! | Virtual
Whether you’re hoping to build your network professionally or just take a few minutes to meet someone new, sign up for these 1:1 alumni conversations!
Here’s how it works: Register by the end of the day on Friday, February 28th. Our team will match alumni for 1:1 conversations. On Tuesday, March 4th, we’ll connect each conversation pair with a short introductory email. Each conversation pair will work to find a time to meet that works for you both. It’s that easy. Plan to chat for 30-minutes, maybe over coffee or a quick bite to eat!
If you’ve been out of the workforce to care for children or a family member, it can feel like a huge decision to go back to work. Do you want to pursue the same career path you were on prior to your time away or do you want to pivot into a new career industry/role? What skills and experiences did you gain during your break from work and how can you use them to your benefit? Are there any gaps or skills you need to develop? Let’s talk about it!
April Coffee Chat with Alumni | Register by Friday, March 28th, 2025 to participate! | Virtual
Whether you’re hoping to build your network professionally or just take a few minutes to meet someone new, sign up for these 1:1 alumni conversations!
Here’s how it works: Register by the end of the day on Friday, March 28th. Our team will match alumni for 1:1 conversations. On Tuesday, April 1st, we’ll connect each conversation pair with a short introductory email. Each conversation pair will work to find a time to meet that works for you both. It’s that easy. Plan to chat for 30-minutes, maybe over coffee or a quick bite to eat!
Trying to find or land a solid, professional part-time job role in your desired career industry can feel like trying to spot a unicorn (it’s difficult or maybe even impossible!). Perhaps you’re wanting to reduce your work hours or dip your toe back into the working world after a career break and a flexible, part-time role would be best for you. How do you go about finding these types of positions? Who in your network could help you? Let’s talk about it!
May Coffee Chat with Alumni | Register by Friday, May 2nd, 2025 to participate! | Virtual
Whether you’re hoping to build your network professionally or just take a few minutes to meet someone new, sign up for these 1:1 alumni conversations!
Here’s how it works: Register by the end of the day on Friday, May 2nd. Our team will match alumni for 1:1 conversations. On Tuesday, May 6th, we’ll connect each conversation pair with a short introductory email. Each conversation pair will work to find a time to meet that works for you both. It’s that easy. Plan to chat for 30-minutes, maybe over coffee or a quick bite to eat!
Additional Programs & Events for Alumni (presented by our colleagues in the School of Business, School of Professional Studies, and Continuing Studies)
(Virtual) Industry Panels
Learn about high-demand industry opportunities directly from alumni and experts working in the field. Stay tuned for Spring 2025 panel dates!
(Virtual) Alumni Career Clinics
Spring 2025 dates coming soon!
Wake Forest Executive Education | Upcoming Open Enrollment and Certificate Programs
Wake Forest Executive Education helps leaders build the confidence and skills needed to address strategic and tactical business challenges evident in today’s global business environment. When attending one of the open enrollment or certificate programs, you will have the opportunity to engage with program participants from a variety of organizations and industry sectors.
Wake Forest Lifelong Learning Programs (Ongoing)
The Lifelong Learning program offers short personal enrichment courses taught by Wake Forest University faculty and community experts. Courses are non-credit and open to adult learners regardless of age or prior education. Courses are offered in both daytime and evening at the Brookstown campus unless otherwise noted (with some courses offered online). Check out the 3 in-person courses being offered in Summer 2023!
We believe in skill development. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge to feel confident and the tools to be successful. Start with our LEARN Wake Forest Alumni Career Development Model.
