How To Deal With A Condescending Co-Worker
There’s nothing more challenging at work than dealing with a co-worker who is condescending, rude, or undermines your confidence. It can be incredibly frustrating and emotionally draining, leaving you questioning your abilities or even dreading interactions. But how do you deal with a condescending co-worker effectively? It starts with a thoughtful approach. Here’s how to […]
How To Handle Tough Interview Questions
Many employers now use behavioral-based interview questions to learn more about a candidate’s past experience as a predictor of future performance. These behavioral interview questions are usually the “tough” interview questions that interviewers use as a method of determining whether or not a candidate is a good fit for the open position. While you can’t […]
9 Ways To Stand Out In A Group Interview
If you’re a job hunter, you have to remember that job interviews are not all the same. Some job interviews not only require you to answer somewhat stressful questions directly from your interviewer, but they can also require you to face a group of co-interviewees and (technically) compete with them by practically standing out among […]
How To Answer The Question “Describe Yourself In One Word”
It’s the ultimate elevator pitch request: “Describe yourself in one word.” If you’re asked this in a job interview, how can you boil down everything you can bring to this role in one single word? The key is to choose a word that not only highlights one of your core strengths but also aligns with […]
5 Reasons To Continue Your Job Search During The Holidays
Planning to hold off on your job search during the holiday season, believing that no one hires at this time of year? You could be missing lucrative opportunities to snag a great new role. Most professionals assume that the holidays are a time of parties, year-end vacations, and relaxation—and they’re right. The holiday season, however, […]
The 4 Phases Of Career Development: Which Phase Are You In?
As a professional, career development can be a difficult concept to grasp, and an even harder one to put into action. I’m here to simplify it for you: there are four phases of career development every professional should know, and they are the keys to building a successful and satisfying career. 4 Phases Of Career […]
the Rolodex hoarder, the used tea bags, and other stories of territorial behavior at work — Ask a Manager
Last week we discussed territorial behavior at work and here are 12 of my favorite stories you shared. 1. The Rolodex I worked with a manager that kept customer information in a Rolodex to prevent any one else from making calls to them. And I mean a classic Rolodex, the big spinning thing that had […]
boss wants to dumb down my writing, telling a job-hunting relative he stinks, and more — Ask a Manager
It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. My manager wants to dumb down my writing After a long stint in academia, I took a position with a state workforce agency two years ago. While I still teach adjunct at the university and maintain a “collegiate vocabulary,” I am far from inaccessible when […]
Why Do You #WorkItDaily? Share Your Story With Us Today!
This time of year offers special opportunities for job seekers. Holiday networking events, for example, can be great chances to meet professionals you might not encounter otherwise. Additionally, some employers are still eager to fill positions before budgets reset or headcount is finalized in the new year, making it a prime time to stand out […]
Work It DAILY’s Top 6 Free Career Resources
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 […]