Career Advice

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December 5, 2018 Emily McKinney

How to Successfully Make the Transition from Freelance to Corporate

It’s time, you’ve decided. It’s time to hang up the freelance jersey and either move back to the corporate world or enter it for the first time. You’ve decided that moving to a full-time job is now the right move

November 9, 2018 Emily McKinney

A Nexxt Giveaway!

A few weeks ago, we announced our partnership with the Northeast Conference (NEC). Nexxtciting things were promised – and we’re delivering on that promise. Along with the NEC, Nexxt is excited to kick off our Career Makeover sweepstakes. What exactly

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October 12, 2018 Emily McKinney

What Does the Low Unemployment Rate Mean for You? A Higher Salary? Fewer Benefits?

For years we’ve seen wages stagnate. Workers accepted less than ideal pay just to score a job in a competitive market – especially in high turnover industries like food service and retail. Now, the tables have turned. With the unemployment

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October 5, 2018 Emily McKinney

4 Steps to Taking Criticism Like a True Professional

There’s a reason people get nervous for their annual review, and it isn’t because of the potential praise and accompanying bonus. It’s the criticism part that has employees feeling a twinge of dread at the end of every December. But

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 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.

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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

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

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