[ If you’re reading this article, you may be at your wit’s end when it comes to your job search. Maybe you’ve applied for hundreds of jobs, followed every tip when it comes to resume writing, interview preparation, and even have a good set of contacts to be your references. But after all of that … Read more
[ You were shortlisted for an interview. You scheduled an initial screening call with a recruiter. It’s a company that you like and you’re excited for the call. But then, the scheduled call time comes and it’s…crickets. Your recruiter missed the phone interview. You’re disappointed and not sure what it means or what you should … Read more
[ If you’re applying for jobs, there’s a good chance that you’ll get recruiters reaching out to to schedule a screening interview (in some cases, even an automated phone screening). But what happens if you’re in a meeting at your current job, or otherwise away from your phone, and find that you have a missed … Read more
[ Work It Daily has an amazing library of free resources for professionals at any age or job level. No matter if you’re looking for help with your job search, career change, or professional development efforts, Work It Daily has the career resources you need. Here are Work It Daily’s top six free career resources, … Read more
[ Either-or thinking is often a symptom of stress. When we feel overwhelmed, we might seek to simplify our environment by narrowing our focus, but sometimes doing so is premature because we haven’t yet had time to do a thorough evaluation of our options. When we view our choices in an either-or way before we … Read more
[ A reader wrote and asked for help with salary negotiation. Here are scripts for different salary negotiation situations: Situation: You’ve received a job offer, and based on your research and background, you feel justified in asking for more. Script: “Based on my research, the market value for this position for someone with my level … Read more
[ Take a job search break with these funny Super Bowl commercials. Photo by Martin Reisch Quick tip: if a video doesn’t work in your country, replace “youtube” with “youpak” in the url. Which is your favorite? Tell us in the comments. Enjoy! Most viewed Super Bowl commercials related to job search To give you … Read more
[ When you’re working a full-time job, finding time to enjoy the warm, bright summer weather can be a challenge. This is especially true for young professionals, as many of them are used to having summers off (or, at the very least, having a flexible summer schedule). But there’s no need to feel trapped behind … Read more
[ Whether it is effective to use media for career exploration, we all do it! Media influences our perception of the world. I researched what career professionals in different professions say about the shows that portray their career field, and I assigned a grade based on how accurate they say the show is. Here are … Read more
[ 2022’s most popular job search blog posts from the most popular job search bloggers. Photo by mos design At the end of every year, I reach out to dozens of job search experts to ask for their top job search-related articles from the past 12 months. Over 40 bloggers joined in on the fun … Read more