Category: Career development

Job interview questions are not always as straightforward as they seem. Even one misstep in how you answer can hurt your chances of landing the position. Interviewers are looking for more than just the “right” answer from a “nice-to-have” candidate. They’re assessing your personality, aptitude, and experience (in that order) to see if you’re the “must-have” candidate. The takeaway? Be prepared to read between the lines and understand what the interviewer is really asking. Here are seven of the most … Continue reading “How To Answer 7 Of The Most Common Interview Questions”

You’ve identified an amazing job opportunity and decided to apply for it. Your resume has been updated, and the cover letter is written; everything seems to be in order. Wait! Are you forgetting something? Depending on how active you are on social media, you may want to take some time to review your accounts. While you should always be aware of what your social media accounts look like, the job search process in particular is a great time to step … Continue reading “How To Prepare Your Social Media For The Job Search”

So, you didn’t get the job. Or you didn’t get the in-person interview after the phone screen. Or maybe you didn’t even make it to the phone screen. They all share the same result: You got rejected…and it hurts. One of the reasons I built Work It DAILY was to help people cope with job rejection. Unlike professional salespeople, you haven’t had the opportunity to develop your ability to manage rejection. Here’s why… You aren’t a professional salesperson. In other … Continue reading “3 Ways To Minimize Job Rejection”

Quantifying your accomplishments on a resume is very important since employers do not make important hiring decisions based on qualifications only. Recent college graduates often struggle with how to quantify their accomplishments. However, accomplishments aren’t only about big numbers. Anything that contributes to the company’s goals is an achievement. How To Quantify Your Accomplishments As A Recent College Grad Even as an intern or recent college graduate, changing a process to improve the ease or speed of a task is … Continue reading “How Recent Grads Can Quantify Their Accomplishments”

When you’re looking for a new job, your resume is your calling card. It’s often the first impression a potential employer will have of you, and in today’s competitive job market, you can’t afford to get it wrong. A strong, well-crafted resume can open doors, while a sloppy one can quickly close them. Unfortunately, many job seekers make simple resume mistakes that end up costing them interviews. When most people think of mistakes, they think of misspelled words, poor formatting, … Continue reading “3 BIG Resume Mistakes (That Are Easy To Fix)”

A good friend reached out to me regarding a problem he was having at work. Let’s call him Bill. Bill was part of a project team that was working on a hot new service his company wanted to create for their existing customers. He was chosen to be on the team because he manages the billing for the company. So, the project leader thought it might be good to have someone from accounting on the team as a way to … Continue reading “#1 Communication Sin That Is Hurting Your Career”

The workplace is a dynamic place. Unfortunately, any time multiple human beings get together, there is potential for conflict. Disagreements in the workplace can be unpleasant. Assuming two people are at odds with one another, that negative vibe can quickly spread through a team or organization. It is almost a guarantee that in each career, some disagreements will arise. It would be impossible to always agree on strategy and tactics with colleagues. It would also be counterproductive to always have … Continue reading “Workplace Disagreements: How To Handle Them The Right Way”

Today’s Work It DAILY challenge is simple, but powerful: Shut down negative self-talk. We all have that inner voice—the one that whispers doubts, exaggerates mistakes, and chips away at our confidence. For many professionals, especially job seekers and those navigating career transitions, this voice can be relentless. But here’s the truth: If you let your inner critic call the shots, it will hold you back from the success you’re working so hard to achieve. When something goes wrong—you bomb an … Continue reading “Challenge: Shut Down Negative Self-Talk (NST)”

Sometimes, the reason your resume gets dismissed by employers has nothing to do with your experience or qualifications. It could simply come down to using phrases that immediately turn hiring managers off. Every word on your resume must work for you, not against you. In addition to steering clear of generic buzzwords like “creative,” “innovative,” “visionary,” “team player,” “motivated,” “highly skilled,” “hard worker,” “passionate,” and “driven”—which offer no real insight into your actual value—you should also eliminate specific phrases that … Continue reading “4 Phrases You Should Never Have On Your Resume”

You just got a new LinkedIn connection—woo-hoo! Okay, now what? How can you start building your professional relationship with this person so you add value to each other’s network? Making that first move can feel a little awkward, but it’s a key step in turning a simple connection into a meaningful professional relationship. Whether you’re networking for a job search, looking for collaborators, or simply expanding your industry circle, learning how to start a conversation on LinkedIn can open doors … Continue reading “How To Start A Conversation With A LinkedIn Connection”