In response to the recent blog post here, Millennials: Just Fail Already, I feel the need to defend Millennials. Full disclosure: I’m in no man’s land when it comes to belonging to a generation. I’m somewhere between Gen X and
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The Secret to Hitting the Next Rung on the Corporate Ladder: Learning
Moving your way up the corporate ladder requires an all-encompassing approach. It involves dressing sharply, being punctual and learning how to be a networking pro, among other things. However, there’s one aspect that people often overlook: learning. In some cases,
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Millennials: Just Fail Already
We all know the rap on Millennials. Nice kids, but they’ve been coddled by their Boomer parents and aren’t able to deal with some of the harsh realities of life. In fact, they chose to go back and live with
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Understanding the Role of a Recruiter
Financial advisors may tell you that the best approach to saving for retirement or investment strategy would be to have a diversified portfolio of assets that will help you reach your goals. A similar approach should be adopted as you
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More People Say They’d Work on Thanksgiving. Are You One of Them?
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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3 Ways to Build Rapport During an Interview
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
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4 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
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3 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
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5 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
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How 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
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