Approximately 118 people apply for each available job in the United States, according to the latest available data from Forbes, and only 23 percent of them get interviews. That’s why you must create ways to differentiate yourself from other applicants
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Common Myths to Avoid on Your Resume in 2016
As we count down the days left in 2015, it’s time to review some common myths and previously accepted norms of resume writing that no longer apply. We have created a graphic below that articulates these myths and what you
Continue readingHow to Stay Out of the Job-Hopper Zone
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average professional switches jobs every three to four years. But what if you’ve changed jobs two, three or four times within this time frame? Does it hurt your chances of receiving a
Continue readingNo 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
Continue reading7 Attributes of the Best Professional Resume Writing Services
A quick Google search for professional resume writing services yields hundreds of results each offering seemingly similar services while promising positive results. So what are the differentiating factors between more successful writing services and ones that are not? What should
Continue readingOverqualified? 4 Tips to Adopt Now
Updating your resume in the midst of a job search can be difficult for individuals who do not have the skills or experience required for a specific opening. It can also be difficult for candidates on the other end of
Continue readingWhat skills matter most to recruiters? [INFOGRAPHIC]
So what are recruiters looking for, hard skills or soft skills? And are recruiters finding candidates with the skills they need
Continue readingHow to Get Your Soft Skills to Shine Through on Your Resume
When we hire employees at Nexxt we employ a philosophy that has yet to steer us wrong. The philosophy is easy—the skills can be taught, but you can’t teach fit. With that idea in mind we decided to survey both
Continue reading3 Good Reasons to Job Search While Employed
With the summer dwindling down, the job market tends to heat up. Hiring managers look to fill vacant positions and most job seekers return from their vacations with a renewed energy to get hired. You may know how to perform
Continue reading4 Tips for Internal Job Applicants
During my time at Beyond.com, our HR department has emailed job announcements for internal job postings within various departments of our company. While I personally have not attempted to switch departments or leave my role as a Career Advocate, I
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