Skip to content
The Confident Career | Nexxt

The Confident Career | Nexxt

  • Nexxt
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Home

Category: Author: Joe Weinlick

Person holding their arm out that has "Millennials" written on it
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

Continue reading
Little girl dressed up as a secretary
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

Continue reading
Edgar Allen Poe with the words "Have your resume ignored? NEVERMORE!"
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

Continue reading
Man gasping holding a sign saying "Affordable Care Act?"
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

Continue reading
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

Continue reading
Flappy Bird logo
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

Continue reading
Women smiling confidently at the camera
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

Continue reading
Chris Christie holding a microphone
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

Continue reading
Puzzle piece with a person on it being held above the rest of it
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

Continue reading
Man in field looking through binoculars
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

Continue reading

Posts navigation

1 2 Next Posts»

About the Blog

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.

Search the Latest Jobs on Nexxt

Recent Posts

  • Negotiate Successfully by Assuming the Other Party Will Say Yes
  • Rebrand Your Professional Introduction
  • Things To Observe During the Job Interview
  • How to Answer the Job Interview Question, “Why Do You Want to Work Here?”
  • How to Find a Job Before the End of The Year

Archives

What’s Trending on Nexxt…

nexxtjobs Nexxt @nexxtjobs ·
59m

#JobSearch Tip: Your personal #brand is what sets you apart from other job seekers and will help you stand out amongst other candidates. Make sure your resume, any web presence like social media profiles match your personal brand.

More tips: http://ow.ly/2zF550Ms1i8

#nexxttips

Reply on Twitter 1618979756829036544 Retweet on Twitter 1618979756829036544 Like on Twitter 1618979756829036544 Twitter 1618979756829036544
nexxtjobs Nexxt @nexxtjobs ·
14h

#JobSearch Tip: Your personal #brand is what sets you apart from other job seekers and will help you stand out amongst other candidates. Make sure your resume, any web presence like social media profiles match your personal brand.

More tips: http://ow.ly/IWAB50Ms1h8

#nexxttips

Reply on Twitter 1618783413078556672 Retweet on Twitter 1618783413078556672 Like on Twitter 1618783413078556672 Twitter 1618783413078556672
nexxtjobs Nexxt @nexxtjobs ·
16h

#JobNegotiation Tip: If you don't negotiate your salary, you're leaving money on the table. According to a study by the Journal of Organizational Behavior, those who ask for an increase boost starting salaries by $5,000, on avg.

More tips: http://ow.ly/cGJX50Ms0ys

#nexxttips

Reply on Twitter 1618753208758816769 Retweet on Twitter 1618753208758816769 Like on Twitter 1618753208758816769 Twitter 1618753208758816769
Load More...
WordPress Theme: Wellington by ThemeZee.