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What’s the one piece of advice given over and over to interviewees? Prepare. Research the company, research the role, take time to analyze what’s going to be required of you, and take time to assess your own abilities.That’s the advice that Direct Line Group Careers gives to its applicants on their insurance jobs site. So, what do you do when you take this sound advice, but mid-way through a promising interview situation you’re thrown a question that you couldn’t possibly have prepared for?Tough interview questions are becoming more popular for interviewers to gauge how adept a candidate is at thinking…
On Fridays, you’re probably thinking, “Screw work! TGIF! I am done with this job.” Or if you’re unemployed, “I’m done looking for work. It’s my weekend. I’m going to blow it up and I’m going to have the time of my life.” You know what? You should. But here’s the problem…I’ve been a career coach for 20 years and, in my experience, when people take Fridays off from their job search, they get this little nagging voice in the back of their heads saying, “You shouldn’t be out. You shouldn’t be spending money. You should be working on that job…
You’ve been applying for jobs every day, but you feel stuck. Your job search isn’t going anywhere. You submit job applications but never hear back from employers. Why aren’t you getting interviews? What are you doing wrong? Is it your resume?Chances are, your resume is to blame. It’s very easy for job seekers to make common mistakes on their resume, unknowingly making it harder for them to get their job application in front of the hiring manager. Can your resume get past the ATS? Will your resume stand out to hiring managers in those first few seconds?Fortunately, there are a…
The concept of sustainability has become an imperative consideration for businesses of all sizes—in every industry. CEOs are now tasked with the critical responsibility of not only driving short-term profits but also ensuring the long-term viability and success of their companies. Lack of planning from CEOs can significantly impact their companies’ future success and resilience in an increasingly competitive market.In this article, Work It DAILY experts from Vistage discuss how not planning risks missing opportunities for growth and innovation, failing to mitigate potential risks, and jeopardizing the future of the company. Read on to learn about the importance of planning…
Organizations have a plethora of data and need to collect and transform it into information and actionable reporting. The business wants relevant, accurate, and timely information for decision-making, problem-solving, and continuous improvements.For example, information may show trends or identify issues that need improvement or attention to improve performance. And when there is a continuous feedback mechanism, the information can be used to measure the effectiveness of improvement efforts and make data-driven adjustments as needed to achieve better outcomes.Some organizations are taking it one step further and using artificial intelligence (AI) such as ChatGPT and Bard for additional insights. Organizations have…
Nursing is one of the most demanding careers to go into, but it’s also one of the most rewarding. It’s also a career that’s expected to see a lot of growth by 2032, which means more nursing jobs will be created to meet the increase in demand.In addition to having solid health care skills, those who succeed in the nursing profession possess unique qualities of character and spirit. These are nine personal attributes every nurse needs to provide the best possible patient care: 1. Compassion A nurse must be drawn to caring for the sick and injured. This includes having…
For many of us, our careers are not only about what we do but WHY we do it. At Work It Daily, we know this is true. That’s why we want to hear YOUR career story! Why Do You #WorkItDaily? @workitdaily Why do YOU #WORKITDAILY ??? Share your story on @tiktok, tag @workitdaily & add the hashtag #workitdaily too. You could get featured on our feed & website where millions will see you.♥️♥️♥️ #jobtok #edutok #careertiktok #careergoals #work #lifehack #life #live #love ♬ original sound – Work It DailyJ.T. O’Donnell, Work It Daily’s founder and CEO, recently launched a social media campaign on TikTok asking users to share their…
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, plus a few additional resources you might find helpful: 1. Resume & LinkedIn Bootcamp Today, if you want recruiters to call you, your resume and LinkedIn profile need to stand out.Our Resume & LinkedIn Bootcamp is a free workshop hosted by J.T. O’Donnell, founder & CEO of…
There’s a strange phenomenon that seems to occur during small to medium-sized events when a speaker is about to take the stage and a microphone is extended to them.“Oh, I don’t need a mic. I have a loud voice!” they confidently say, waving the mic away.Indeed, they start strong. “Can everyone hear me?” they holler. Audience members nod. The speaker then proceeds to deliver an entire presentation, sans microphone.Pet peeve unlocked.Please. Always. Use. The. Mic.This is something I will never understand and I see it happen often. My best guess is that some people find microphones to be a bit…
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 (ATS) by including the right keywords has become the holy grail of job seekers. The palace guards were put in place so that overloaded hiring managers could keep out the riffraff.And it was necessary.Surveys report that more than half of the resumes submitted for any job posting are from completely unqualified candidates.The ATS is meant to boil down the deluge to an actual candidate pool. As a job seeker, you should be concerned with and…