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
If you’re a recent college graduate and you’re unemployed, you might have an idea of what we’re about to talk about. You’ve spent four years of your life hitting the books, getting good grades, participating in relevant extra-curricular activities, and maybe even juggling a part-time job in between. You’ve worked really hard for your degree
Whether you were fired, laid off, let go, want to make a career change, or just quit your job, it’s important to find activities that will make you more employable when you’re out of work. Otherwise, you’ll have a hard time keeping up with qualified job candidates who aren’t desperate for a job. Also, you’ll
You’ve polished your resume to no end, especially after finding a job posting that precisely fits your skills. But did your cover letter merit the same attention? Many hiring managers use your cover letter to gauge your interest in the company, as well as your aptitude for the job. Therefore, when you resort to “Dear
Not all of us are fortunate enough to land our dream job, aka the kind of job we dreamed about having when we were kids. For some, a dream job would be becoming a teacher, a fireman, a pilot, or any other job you would be thrilled to have. You should consider yourself lucky if
Landing your first job right out of school can be tricky. What if you can’t find something that you think you would enjoy and is in alignment with your degree? What if time starts to run out and you need a job, like right now? Often, new graduates will settle for something that is outside
Do you want to leave your job but don’t want to give your two weeks’ notice until you find a new one? With the right job search strategy, you can easily find a job while you’re still employed. One of our Work It DAILY fans wrote in and said, “Hey, I want to quit my
I love working with recent grads in their job search. After 12 years in school, they are experts at learning—which makes teaching them easier. They’re like sponges. They learn and do. They have no bad job search habits, so teaching them is fun because I get to see their reaction when they get positive results
Are you terrified of screwing up a job interview? Does the thought of writing a cover letter horrify you? Are you scared to network with others? What do you even say, anyway? If you’re struggling to overcome your job search fears, this live event is for you. We get it. Looking for work can be
There is a huge difference between being a job seeker and a job shopper. And if you don’t understand the difference, keep reading. Because I promise you, if you’re looking for work right now, you need to understand the difference. The Difference Between A Job Seeker & A Job Shopper @j.t.odonnell Job Shoppers vs Job
