56% of workers say they’d work on Thanksgiving, but when we asked the same question last year, only 48% of workers said they were willing to work and that Thanksgiving is a day to be spent with family. So what’s
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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
Continue reading4 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
Continue reading3 Career Factors to Consider Before Enrolling in Graduate School
A friend of mine recently completed his graduate program and I had a chance to discuss his experience and decision making process for enrolling. After he got his Bachelor’s degree, he worked for 4 years in a job that he
Continue reading5 Strategies to Stay Productive while Working from Home
My sister recently started a new job that gives her the perk of working from home every Monday and every other Friday. She excitedly explained the set up to me over dinner last week and asked me what tips and
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 readingDangers of Office Life
Every morning I like to tune into our local “Preston & Steve” morning show to catch some interesting topics of conversation. They keep me very entertained during my hour long commute. Last week, I just so happened to join right
Continue readingIn 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
Continue readingWill 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
Continue reading5 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
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