Category: Blog

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 Action Plan was designed to help you take meaningful, strategic action toward…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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,”…

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…