COVID 19 has impacted the job market hard. It’s probably the single most impactful event to the hiring world since the great depression. It’s easy to look at the current state of hiring in this country and see only the
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The Role Transferable Skills Play In A Successful Job Search
Transferable skills are something most applicants overlook when creating their resume or reading a job posting. Even though it’s important to include niche skills such as specific software proficiency, transferable skills are equally as important. Most people overlook their transferable
Continue reading3 Ways to Avoid Burnout During the Job Search
Job searching can be a job itself, and not necessarily a good one. There’s no pay, benefits, stability, or work life balance. It’s also thankless. There will be no one to offer assurances that your work is appreciated, or even
Continue readingWhat Are Hybrid Roles and How to Get One?
The rise of hybrid roles in today’s job market is accelerating quickly without any sign of slowing down. Today’s top companies are looking for resumes that offer more to their roles than the traditional candidates. Hybrid roles are positions that
Continue readingResume Tips for Career Changers
So, you’re ready to try something new and shake up your career! What’s next? Before you do anything else, you must first stop and ask yourself, “What should I do with my resume?” It is a question that is critically
Continue readingWhy A Tailored Resume is Crucial to The Job Search Process
You have painstakingly crafted your resume to show all of your wonderful and marketable qualities in the most comprehensive way possible. You’ve checked for errors and completeness. You’re done! Right? Unfortunately, no. If you want to really help yourself stand
Continue readingA 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
Continue readingBusted! 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
Continue readingJust Accept It. You Will Be Interviewed by a Robot, If You Haven’t Been Already.
In 2017, I would think I’d be more accepting of technology in the hiring process. I have readily welcomed technology into other parts of my life, I have a car that reads my text messages, I have a watch that
Continue reading3 Reasons Why You Hate Updating Your Resume
Often times I talk to job seekers who mention that one of the things they hate doing most when searching for a job is updating their resume. In fact, one of these fine people once told me that they’d rather
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