Career Advice

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

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

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

April 2, 2015 Julie Shenkman

3 Subtle Things That Successful Job Seekers Do

At Nexxt, we recently conducted a survey in order to better understand what makes some job seekers successful (defined as candidates that have received at least one job offer in the last six months) and what makes others not. When

Women standing against black board filled with question marks

March 13, 2015 Julie Shenkman

How Am I Ever Going To Get Experience When You Won’t Even Hire Me?

“How do I get experience when employers are only looking for candidates with experience?” is an all too common complaint we hear from frustrated candidates. And you’re right, this is exasperating and while we know this post won’t apply to

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

Zoomed in view of a Christmas tree with ornaments

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

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

Category: Career Advice