Team dynamics can often be difficult to negotiate. At work, generally speaking, you are on a team and you contribute. The problem is that you also want to elevate your career and stand out to your boss. So, how can you do that without the rest of the team feeling like you are a jerk (or worse)? I’ve had the gift of working in amazing environments on rock star teams. I have also had the (ahem) opposite experience. I’ve managed … Continue reading “6 Ways To Show Your Value (Without Being A Jerk)”
Maximize Your Job Search In 7 Days: How Our Premium Trial Sets You Up For Success
Job hunting can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re doing it alone (or receiving unsolicited, unhelpful advice from out-of-touch family members). Between resumes, interviews, and countless applications, it’s easy to feel stuck or unsure about where to focus your time. That’s why our 7-Day Premium Trial was designed to help you take meaningful, strategic action toward landing your next job. We know that job search success isn’t about luck; it’s about small, smart actions taken consistently. That’s why we offer a … Continue reading “Maximize Your Job Search In 7 Days: How Our Premium Trial Sets You Up For Success”
Unlock Your Career Growth In Just 7 Days: How To Maximize Your Work It DAILY Premium Trial
What if you could make real progress in your career…in just one week? At Work It DAILY, we know that the key to career growth is small, sustainable habits. Seven days of consistent effort might just be what you need to start growing your career. If you’re feeling stuck in your career, unsure how to move up the ladder, or ready to take your personal brand to the next level, the Work It DAILY 7-Day Premium Trial is your chance … Continue reading “Unlock Your Career Growth In Just 7 Days: How To Maximize Your Work It DAILY Premium Trial”
How To Make Friends With Ambitious People
If you’re trying to take yourself and your life to the next level, it makes a lot of sense to aim higher when it comes to making friends. The right friends will support you emotionally and provide practical help along the way. Surrounding yourself with ambitious people is one of the fastest ways to grow, both personally and professionally. These individuals are driven, goal-oriented, and often deeply inspiring—qualities that can help you raise your own standards and stay focused. If … Continue reading “How To Make Friends With Ambitious People”
5 Ways To Instantly Improve Your Job Search Results
By now, you’ve probably learned that the traditional ways of job searching don’t work anymore. A few years ago, you could put your resume on multiple online job boards and wait for a promising email or phone call from an employer. Those days are gone. If you want to land your dream job, you have to be proactive. Today’s job market is fast-paced, competitive, and heavily influenced by technology (AI is here to stay). Simply having a great resume isn’t … Continue reading “5 Ways To Instantly Improve Your Job Search Results”
7 Tips For Becoming A Successful Leader At Work
Becoming a successful leader at work can be challenging. You want to be the one your team looks to for guidance and support, but you may not be in a leadership role yet. So, can you establish yourself as a leader at work and display the characteristics of a good leader daily? There are many ways, but listed below are some things to start doing today. By doing these things, you can position yourself as a leader at work without … Continue reading “7 Tips For Becoming A Successful Leader At Work”
Young And Unemployed? 3 Reasons Why You’re Not Getting Hired
If you’re a recent college graduate and you’re unemployed, you might have an idea of what we’re about to talk about. You’ve spent four years of your life hitting the books, getting good grades, participating in relevant extracurricular activities, and maybe even juggling a part-time job in between. You’ve worked really hard for your degree, and you’ve been told time and time again that a degree is essential to finding employment in today’s competitive job market. So, why are you … Continue reading “Young And Unemployed? 3 Reasons Why You’re Not Getting Hired”
3 Tips On How To Answer “Why Are You Leaving Your Job?”
A prepared job seeker will have thought about the questions that will be asked in their job interview. One of them may be: “Why are you leaving your job?” As you think about a response to this question, also consider how the interviewer may interpret that response. It’s important to take caution with how you answer questions in a job interview because when they’re not framed properly, they can be interpreted negatively and cost you the job opportunity. There can … Continue reading “3 Tips On How To Answer “Why Are You Leaving Your Job?””
How To Answer Interview Questions About How You Handle A Heavy Workload
We all have times on the job when the work piles up. However, we don’t all react in the same way. Some of us handle that stress better than others. A potential employer naturally wants to know how you will react when that situation happens in this new job. So they say something like, “Describe a time when your workload was particularly heavy and what steps you took to handle it.” This is a common behavioral interview question, and how … Continue reading “How To Answer Interview Questions About How You Handle A Heavy Workload”
Are You FUNGIBLE? (Hint: You Don't Want To Be In Today's Labor Market)
In 2008, I read Bloomberg Businessweek‘s article entitled “Management by the Numbers,” in which they review how IBM has been building mathematical models of its own employees with an aim to improve productivity and automate management. I’ll let you read it and draw your own conclusions, but I realized that this article still rings true today. After reading this article so many years ago, I learned a new workplace term that they’re using over at IBM. “Fungible” is a word … Continue reading “Are You FUNGIBLE? (Hint: You Don't Want To Be In Today's Labor Market)”