Emily McKinney

Man looking confused while in an interview.

September 21, 2018 Emily McKinney

Busted! Lying on Your Resume is Likely to Cost You the Job

You’re stuck in a job you hate. You’ve been applying to any and every job you’re qualified for, but are having little luck. Then, you see your dream job listed. The description sounds like it was written from your resume

September 7, 2018 Emily McKinney

Nexxtciting New Partnership with the NEC

As fall (and the fall sports season) quickly closes in, Nexxt is excited to announce our new partnership with the Northeast Conference (NEC). This partnership will allow Nexxt to connect more job seekers with their next career or job opportunity.

August 31, 2018 Emily McKinney

Dud or Stud? What Sources to Trust When Evaluating a Company

In this day and age, we have access to a wealth of information, thanks to the internet. That includes information about a potential employer – important information that can help you make an educated decision on whether or not to

August 27, 2018 Emily McKinney

6 Takeaways from 6 Months on the Job

As I approach my 6-month mark at Markitors as a Digital Marketing Manager, I have come up with a list of 6 useful takeaways from the job thus far. These takeaways are relevant for anyone in any job, so enjoy!

August 17, 2018 Emily McKinney

How Clean is Your Social Presence?

“Watch what you post online – once it’s out there, it’s out there forever.” This is perhaps one of the most repeated warnings to the younger generations today. And while it’s annoying to hear over and over again, it’s true.

Man waiting in airport with suitcase looking out of the window.

August 10, 2018 Emily McKinney

Near, Far, Wherever You Are – A Guide to Navigating Out-of-Town Interviews

For some time now, the job market has been hot for job seekers. Companies are in a frantic search for qualified candidates, meaning that they may be willing to go to extremes to find them. And, if you’ve been looking

August 3, 2018 Emily McKinney

What to Do When You’re Not Qualified for Your Own Job

I’m not qualified to be a CEO. Two years ago, I had never run a real business. Never managed more than three people. Didn’t (and still don’t) have an MBA. The list of “why I’m not qualified” goes on. And

Ghost holding a sign that reads: hire me.

July 30, 2018 Emily McKinney

In the Spirit of Professionalism, Don’t Ghost Employers

Earlier this year, I wrote a piece that talked about employers ‘ghosting’ candidates instead of letting them know they did not get the job. Now, the tables have turned and employees are the ones who are ghosting. They’ve started skipping

Two people talking over someone working at their computer in the office.

July 19, 2018 Emily McKinney

Do Not Disturb: How to Keep Office Distractions at Bay

While our parents and grandparents were able to work through the day with their only distraction being Chatty Cathy from accounting, current employees can’t get through 30 minutes of work without interruption. This is due to a variety of factors

Women standing between hanging clothes in her closet looking stressed.

July 13, 2018 Emily McKinney

Hot or Not? How to Stay Cool (And Look Professional) In the Summer

Now that we’ve entered July, it’s fair to say it’s officially hot. Not just short sleeves and cropped pants, hot. It’s ‘oh no! what do I wear when it’s 101 degrees out?’ hot. Whether your office is buttoned-up business professional