Joe Weinlick – The Confident Career

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December 2, 2015 Joe Weinlick

Millennials: Just Fail Already

We all know the rap on Millennials. Nice kids, but they’ve been coddled by their Boomer parents and aren’t able to deal with some of the harsh realities of life. In fact, they chose to go back and live with

April 24, 2015 Joe Weinlick

Looking for a Job Doesn’t Mean Leaving the Job You Have

Most people are searching for jobs because they want or need one. But, exploring the job market can also be a great way to improve your current situation. Head over to Nexxt to read, Already have a job? Searching for a

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April 17, 2014 Joe Weinlick

Resume Advice from. . . Edgar Allan Poe?!

When you created (or last updated) your resume, did you open up a word document and start typing in or editing bullets? If you are like most people, you didn’t spend time planning your resume so much as you started

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March 26, 2014 Joe Weinlick

Millennials Don’t Need Health Insurance; They’re Invisible!

So, the President didn’t say “Millennials are invisible” on Between Two Ferns. The word was “invincible,” and it explains why it’s an uphill battle to get large numbers of young adults to sign up for healthcare insurance. The recent Nexxt

March 5, 2014 Joe Weinlick

The Only Reason to Check Your Phone in an Interview

I was at dinner with friends the other night, and realized that as soon as we sat down, everyone took out their smartphones. We hadn’t even looked at the menu, and everyone was intent on checking in on Facebook or FourSquare, or looking

February 10, 2014 Joe Weinlick

The Flappy Bird Creator is Doing You a Favor!

If you are one of those rare souls who hasn’t heard yet, Flappy Bird has been pulled from the Apple and Android stores by its creator. (If you don’t know what Flappy Bird is, congratulations!) The Internet is abuzz with

February 7, 2014 Joe Weinlick

Comic Relief: I Am THE Best Person for Your Job!

Yes, it is possible to be TOO confident. But, imagine an interview in which you said whatever you feel like. . . If you’ve noticed, I am the first person to arrive at this interview day. That’s because I know

January 21, 2014 Joe Weinlick

Would Chris Christie Make a Good Boss?

The governor of New Jersey has a reputation for straight talk that’s earned him the respect of both Republicans and Democrats. We like politicians who tell it like it is — a breath of fresh air from the normal political posturing. This

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January 14, 2014 Joe Weinlick

To Get Hired, You Need to Be Good at. . . Getting Hired.

Nexxt completes over 10,000 resume critiques every day. Our career advocates talk to thousands of job seekers a month. Our free resume critiques help many people improve their resume, and we offer a paid resume writing service for those who want

January 3, 2014 Joe Weinlick

One Resolution to Improve Your 2014 Career Outlook

According to US 105, getting a new job is the third most popular New Year’s resolution for 2014. Our philosophy at Nexxt is that you should always be thinking about getting a new job — even if that “new job” is the