Career Advice

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,

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

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

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

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