Julie Shenkman

Millennials sitting on a park bench with their technology

December 23, 2015 Julie Shenkman

Millennials Seek Careers that Match Their Personal Values

mil [Excerpted from Social-Hire] Millennials are next in line to be our leaders and they are beginning to step up to the plate and claim their roles. A recent survey by Nexxt shows that 74 percent of Millennials want to

Millennials putting post-it notes on the glass

December 8, 2015 Julie Shenkman

Want Honest Coworkers? Work with Millennials

In response to the recent blog post here, Millennials: Just Fail Already, I feel the need to defend Millennials. Full disclosure: I’m in no man’s land when it comes to belonging to a generation. I’m somewhere between Gen X and

December 7, 2015 Julie Shenkman

The Secret to Hitting the Next Rung on the Corporate Ladder: Learning

Moving your way up the corporate ladder requires an all-encompassing approach. It involves dressing sharply, being punctual and learning how to be a networking pro, among other things. However, there’s one aspect that people often overlook: learning. In some cases,

TV show Friends dinner thanksgiving scene

November 17, 2015 Julie Shenkman

More People Say They’d Work on Thanksgiving. Are You One of Them?

56% of workers say they’d work on Thanksgiving, but when we asked the same question last year, only 48% of workers said they were willing to work and that Thanksgiving is a day to be spent with family. So what’s

October 28, 2015 Julie Shenkman

4 Reasons to Boost Your Career with a Specialization

Due to the rapid advancement of technology and changes in the job market, employers are seeking employees that are Subject Matter Experts. Previously, schooling was a more holistic experience aimed at creating well-rounded individuals—students learned something about everything. Now the

August 19, 2015 Julie Shenkman

How to Stay Out of the Job-Hopper Zone

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average professional switches jobs every three to four years. But what if you’ve changed jobs two, three or four times within this time frame? Does it hurt your chances of receiving a

Man with post-it notes that have drawn on eyes placed over his eyes

June 23, 2015 Julie Shenkman

In a Work Rut? 5 Signs It’s Time to Go Back to School

While the school of the hard knocks may have a spot in the hearts of all who go through it, oftentimes a formal degree holds the ability to do wonders for a person’s career, growth and perspective. For anyone who

May 20, 2015 Julie Shenkman

Will Mobile Devices Revamp The Way We Search For Jobs?

There are a lot of thoughts on where the job search process is moving thanks to some really cool ideas and pieces of technology in the HR space. Nexxt’s own Joe Stubblebine (our VP of Talent Solutions) chatted with Mark

Group of job seekers standing next to each other

May 12, 2015 Julie Shenkman

5 Ways to Make Yourself More Desirable to Potential Employers

The job market has been quite competitive for some time. No matter what type of position you are seeking, you have to assume there will be many other applicants as well. That’s why it’s important to take proactive steps to

Woman sitting on ground looking disappointed with box in her lap

April 9, 2015 Julie Shenkman

Go Ahead…Fail A Little: Employers Actually Like That Sort of Thing

One of the hardest interview questions according to job seekers is “Tell me about a time you failed.” While job candidates see it as the hardest interview question, recruiters view it as the most important question they ask. We get

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