When there’s a company you really want to work for and you’ve applied and applied and you don’t get any results, the first thing I ask is how many informational interviews have you done with people who work at this company? Informational interviews are not job interviews. They are interviews where you are asking that
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
Unfortunately, it’s true: many companies will start firing people to avoid additional layoffs. If you’re currently employed and worry that your company might fire people instead of announcing layoffs, what can you do to prepare for the worst? Here’s what J.T. O’Donnell, Work It DAILY’s founder and CEO, advises professionals to do if they’re in
New grads with limited work experience are some of my favorite people to coach. And here’s why… You have no bad habits yet. You have no preconceived notions. You don’t have a long list of demands that you want from a job. If anything, you’re just trying to figure out what kind of work would
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the difference between thriving organizations and those merely surviving is their ability to cultivate and nurture top talent. With the right talent development strategy, a company will foster the growth and success of its most valuable asset—its people—empowering the organization to rise to new heights of excellence and innovation.
In this week’s edition of the Work It DAILY Weekly Update, we discuss the importance of employers offering outplacement services and briefly touch on how recent events nationally impact the workplace. The Importance Of Offering Outplacement Services Bigstock Last week, the National Bureau of Economic Research officially declared that the U.S. economy was in a
Does your company currently provide outplacement services for laid-off employees? Maybe you do, but only for executives or C-suite members. No matter your company’s outplacement strategy, it’s time for your organization to invest in modern outplacement services—because your company alumni deserve it. Outplacement services offer structured support to outgoing employees, helping them transition smoothly into
An increasing number of people have been reaching out to our career coaches and asking, “Is LinkedIn dying?” This question isn’t just coming from job seekers. Recruiters, professionals, and executives alike are frustrated with the platform, wondering if it’s really as useful as it claims to be. Networking is becoming more difficult. When professionals do
These days, more and more workers are paying attention to the benefits offered at their potential workplace. Employees are looking at things like flex time, paid paternity leave, and unlimited paid time off when considering where to work. Another benefit people are looking for? A pet-friendly office! According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, pet
Recruiters are lurking in the depths of your social media profiles. Are they seeing what you want them to see? It’s no secret that recruiters are looking up candidates online before they move them forward in the hiring process. It makes sense, though. Who doesn’t look people, places, or things up online before they commit
