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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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
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
Continue readingFive Ways to Become the Person Every Employer Wants to Hire
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
Continue readingCommon 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
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