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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… Read More »Unlock Your Career Growth In Just 7 Days: How To Maximize Your Work It DAILY Premium Membership

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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… Read More »3 Ways To Minimize Job Rejection

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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,… Read More »Challenge: Shut Down Negative Self-Talk (NST)

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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… Read More »How To Start A Conversation With A LinkedIn Connection

Do you want to quit your job but don’t feel comfortable giving your two weeks’ notice until you’ve secured a new position? You’re not alone—and… Read More »4 Things To Do: Getting A New Job While Working

As the workweek comes to a close (for most of us), I want to share a set of habits that have become an end-of-the-week routine… Read More »How To End Your Week On A Positive Note

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I read this article by Forbes magazine on the subject of delivering bad news and realized just how many companies fail to follow the steps… Read More »8 Mistakes Companies Make During Layoffs

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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… Read More »How To Make Friends With Ambitious People

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… Read More »5 Ways To Instantly Improve Your Job Search Results

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… Read More »7 Tips For Becoming A Successful Leader At Work

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… Read More »Young And Unemployed? 3 Reasons Why You’re Not Getting Hired

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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… Read More »How To Answer Interview Questions About How You Handle A Heavy Workload

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… Read More »Are You FUNGIBLE? (Hint: You Don’t Want To Be In Today’s Labor Market)

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Landing a job interview is a big deal, but making the wrong impression on the hiring manager can kill your chances before you even realize… Read More »5 Ways To Kill Your Chances With A Hiring Manager

How can you make an effective resume after getting fired? People get fired from their jobs for various reasons. However, to a potential new employer,… Read More »How To Create An Effective Resume Even If You Were Fired

Did you know that there are interview questions that might seem legitimate but are actually illegal? While there are some that are clearly inappropriate, not… Read More »6 Types Of Illegal Interview Questions To Watch Out For

The concept of “spring cleaning” also extends to your career. In fact, spring is the perfect time to take a look at your resume and… Read More »3 Easy Ways To Spring-Clean Your Resume

It’s easy to think that taking a lower-level position means putting the brakes on your career track or even taking a step back. But in… Read More »4 Things To Know Before Taking A Lower-Level Position

“Do you have any questions for me?” This is typically the final question you will be asked in a job interview. Ask the wrong questions,… Read More »5 Things To Ask In A Job Interview

Is your job search turning into a grind with no end in sight? It may be time to take a step back and reevaluate your… Read More »Spring Cleaning: 4 Ways To Fix Your Job Search

As a white-collar professional, do you feel like you’re invisible in your job search? If you’re like most unemployed job seekers right now, you’ve tried… Read More »Why White-Collar Professionals Struggle To Get Noticed (And How Pro Voice Can Change That)

There is one rule I always tell job seekers to follow in regard to their job search activities. Under no circumstances should you ever do… Read More »Job Seekers: Never Do This On Mondays

Introduction to Online Education With the digital transformation across industries, online education has become a powerful catalyst for those wishing to shift career paths. Geographical… Read More »How Online Education Empowers Career Transition

The first challenge with your resume is getting it into the hands of an actual person. Over the past decade, getting through applicant tracking systems… Read More »4 Tips For Writing A Powerful Resume

If you’re a job seeker, this simple yet powerful exercise will change the way you market yourself to employers. It’s honestly going to blow your… Read More »How To Market Yourself In A Job Search: The 7-Word Challenge

You’ve always been told that you shouldn’t write, “To Whom It May Concern,” on your cover letter. But what should you do when you don’t… Read More »Quick Tip: Use ‘Dear Hiring Team’ On Your Cover Letter

You’ve made it through the rigorous interview process successfully, and the organization has extended you an offer for employment. Congratulations! This is an exciting milestone,… Read More »Understanding The Job Offer Letter And Package

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Do you think age discrimination is affecting your job search? Do you feel like you are losing out to the competition because you’re older? If… Read More »How To Overcome Age Discrimination In Your 2025 Job Search

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Ever wonder what having LinkedIn skills endorsements says about you to employers? Endorsements are supposed to help your profile. Yet, in some instances, they may… Read More »3 Things To Know About LinkedIn Endorsements

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What do you do when the company you worked for has changed names multiple times? What should you put on your resume? How should you… Read More »How To List A Company That Changed Names On Your Resume And LinkedIn Profile

Got a touch of the “weekend flu” or the “Monday blues” this week? You’re not alone. However, you shouldn’t let that get you down! Mondays… Read More »3 Tips For Crushing Monday Mornings

Which one describes your morning more accurately? a) Waking up excited to head into work and do what you love. b) Waking up dreading work… Read More »5 Tips For Reclaiming Your Career & Finding Happiness

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When it comes to measuring success at work, whether as an entry-level professional, experienced manager, or senior executive, many of us instinctively turn to quantifiable… Read More »How To Measure Success Beyond Just Hitting Goals and Numbers

When you think of every company you’ve worked for throughout your career, how many of them would you describe as “transparent”? For most professionals, their… Read More »Workplace Transparency: What It Means And How To Foster It At Every Level

Who typically owns the software at your organization—IT or the business? Many organizations default to IT-led software ownership from historical practices, and then the software… Read More »Empowering Business Teams To Own Their Software (With IT As A Strategic Partner)

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I’ve been a professional career coach since 2002. Over the last 20-plus years, I have learned a lot about the industry and what it takes… Read More »5 Hard Lessons I’ve Learned As A Career Coach

While cupid’s arrow shouldn’t be aimed anywhere near the workplace, there are some fun and appropriate ways to celebrate this holiday of love. From small… Read More »6 Ways To Celebrate Valentine’s Day At Work

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During times of crisis, many companies are forced to cut costs drastically, resulting in mass layoffs and hiring freezes. If the company isn’t making money… Read More »Recession-Proof: How To Be An Indispensable Employee In 2025

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Are you one of the six out of 10 Americans who, according to Inc. Magazine, wants a new job in 2025? If so, do you… Read More »How To Get A New, Better-Paying Job In 2025

Congratulations! After months of job hunting, you finally got hired for the job you wanted. Getting a new job is exciting. However, after the dust… Read More »How To Stand Out At A New Job (And Fit In Too)

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