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The average amount of time a recruiter or hiring manager will spend scanning your resume is seven seconds. That’s why it’s important to have just the right kind (and amount) of information on your resume. The phrase “less is more”…

In my experience as an executive resume writer, cover letters only get read about a third of the time they are sent. That being said, when one is required, or you are hoping for that added edge to get a…

There is a difference between being “qualified” for a job and being the “best person” for the job. “Qualified” means that you can do all the things mentioned in the job description. What makes you the “best person” for the…

Failure is a negative word. No one wants to fail. Many of us do all we can to avoid the risk of becoming “failures.” But have you ever considered what “failure” actually is? Let’s think about it from a different…

Navigating the professional world of LinkedIn can sometimes feel like walking through a minefield of awkward connection requests and over-the-top sales pitches. We’ve all received those cringe-worthy messages that make us want to hit “ignore” faster than you can say…

“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…

Recruiters have one job: find the right person for the position. Their performance is evaluated on how efficiently and effectively they match top talent to job requirements. Ironically, in the current economy, recruiters are finding their jobs harder than ever.…

In 1963, as we were on the precipice of many years of uncertainty and strife to come, legendary musician Bob Dylan wrote the song “The Times They Are a-Changin.” The song, which was an anthem for change, really understood that…

Are you in the process of searching for a new job but can’t seem to get the callbacks you want? You could be making some big job search mistakes. Don’t worry, though! We can help you identify what you’re doing…

If you want to get a job in 2024, you need to be ready to share three stories with every hiring manager and recruiter you meet. These three stories will help recruiters and hiring managers fall in love with you,…