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Fact vs. Fiction resume writing
December 11, 2015 John Scott

Common Myths to Avoid on Your Resume in 2016

As we count down the days left in 2015, it’s time to review some common myths and previously accepted norms of resume writing that no longer apply.  We have created a graphic below that articulates these myths and what you

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Black board sign that reads "We want you"
November 20, 2015 John Scott

Understanding the Role of a Recruiter

Financial advisors may tell you that the best approach to saving for retirement or investment strategy would be to have a diversified portfolio of assets that will help you reach your goals.  A similar approach should be adopted as you

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Woman in an interview very confident
November 6, 2015 John Scott

3 Ways to Build Rapport During an Interview

If you’ve completed your Nexxt portfolio, you may be familiar with the section that references “Your Nexxt Moment” – an open-ended space where you can share your best career triumph to date.  Whether it was landing your dream job, organizing

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October 23, 2015 John Scott

3 Career Factors to Consider Before Enrolling in Graduate School

A friend of mine recently completed his graduate program and I had a chance to discuss his experience and decision making process for enrolling.  After he got his Bachelor’s degree, he worked for 4 years in a job that he

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Man working on his computer from home
October 9, 2015 John Scott

5 Strategies to Stay Productive while Working from Home

My sister recently started a new job that gives her the perk of working from home every Monday and every other Friday.  She excitedly explained the set up to me over dinner last week and asked me what tips and

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Zoom in view on a keyboard with a button called "find job"
December 12, 2014 John Scott

No Degree? Use these 5 Tips to Apply with Confidence

My job entails speaking with job seekers daily about the ways in which they can optimize their resumes to generate more responses from employers.  A common concern my colleagues and I hear is what to do if you don’t have

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November 26, 2014 John Scott

5 End of Year Holiday Job Search Tips

The countdown to Thanksgiving officially marks the start of the holiday season and many job seekers assume that hiring screeches to a halt during this period.  While hiring may slow down and employers may take longer to get back in

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Black board with the words "annual review" written out
November 14, 2014 John Scott

5 Annual Performance Review Preparation Tips

For most companies, the end of the calendar year also marks the beginning of annual performance reviews for employees.  Many individuals overlook their performance review or don’t have a strategy for how to approach them.  These reviews are valuable not

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October 24, 2014 John Scott

7 Attributes of the Best Professional Resume Writing Services

A quick Google search for professional resume writing services yields hundreds of results each offering seemingly similar services while promising positive results.  So what are the differentiating factors between more successful writing services and ones that are not?  What should

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Person who graduated in a chicken suit
October 10, 2014 John Scott

Overqualified? 4 Tips to Adopt Now

Updating your resume in the midst of a job search can be difficult for individuals who do not have the skills or experience required for a specific opening.  It can also be difficult for candidates on the other end of

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The Confident Career is a blog from Nexxt, an employment solution, powering more than 50 niche career sites to make finding the perfect job easier, to celebrate and inspire confidence throughout the job search process and the journey of building a career. We feature advice, musings, and articles all centered on helping job seekers and professionals move forward with confidence.

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