Sometimes in life, our actions are completely counterintuitive. For example, deciding to go on a diet. The first thing most people do is think they must eliminate something or cut back. In reality, the challenge of a diet is you must add more good foods versus taking away bad foods. The good naturally replaces the … Read more
When you’re unemployed, one of your biggest fears is being judged by others. When it comes to dating, that fear can be amplified. The number one question asked when meeting someone new is, “What do you do for a living?” For many people who are out of work, that simple question can feel like a … Read more
Know the saying, “Applying for jobs is a full-time job”? Don’t listen to it. Applying for jobs you’re not qualified for is counterproductive to your job search. Competition is too fierce. Even qualified applicants aren’t getting callbacks. So, stop applying to so many jobs and allocate time each week to becoming more hirable. Here are … Read more
“Why am I still unemployed?” At Work It DAILY, we’re asked this question a lot. The reality is that the reason is different for everyone. The good news? You can overcome whatever is holding you back from getting hired. Here are five reasons you’re still unemployed… 1. Your Resume Isn’t Job Specific While it’s good … Read more
In cold weather climates, the beginning of spring is a time to clean the house and get organized—a practice known as spring cleaning. Through the years, spring cleaning has taken on a larger meaning with people using the time to organize and declutter things in their lives. For professionals on the job hunt, a little … Read more
In cold weather climates, the beginning of spring is a time to clean the house and get organized—a practice known as spring cleaning. Through the years, spring cleaning has taken on a larger meaning with people using the time to organize and declutter things in their lives. For professionals on the job hunt, a little … Read more
I love working with recent grads in their job search. After 12 years in school, they are experts at learning—which makes teaching them easier. They’re like sponges. They learn and do. They have no bad job search habits, so teaching them is fun because I get to see their reaction when they get positive results … Read more