The holiday season can be a particularly stressful time for job seekers—especially for those currently between gigs (let’s not call it unemployed). While this season is meant for celebration, it often brings uncomfortable conversations with well-meaning but misguided family members. You know the drill: someone inevitably asks, “How’s your job search going?” or “Where are … Read more
When you are unemployed and looking for work, a job search can feel even more pressuring. The lack of income and feelings of insecurity make it hard to stay positive and focused on the goal of getting hired. However, it doesn’t have to be that way! You’re not unemployed. You’re “between jobs” and looking for … Read more
Anyone who’s ever been unemployed (or looked for a job while employed) knows how stressful and exhausting the job search process can be. So, during your job search, should you feel guilty for taking some time for yourself? The short answer: No, of course not. If we’re not spending every waking moment applying for jobs, … Read more
If you’re in the middle of a frustrating job search, the holidays can be the worst time of year for you. It may not exactly bring out the best in you when old Auntie June keeps asking why you haven’t found a job yet. Each time the question comes up, it feels like a reminder … Read more
Are you wondering how to write a LinkedIn profile when you’re unemployed? This may sound odd but if you’re unemployed, you actually have better opportunities to promote yourself on LinkedIn than other users. Openly displaying your personal brand and skills is simpler than fretting over the possibility that your boss is reviewing your LinkedIn profile … Read more
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