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November 26, 2014 John Scott

5 End of Year Holiday Job Search Tips

The countdown to Thanksgiving officially marks the start of the holiday season and many job seekers assume that hiring screeches to a halt during this period.  While hiring may slow down and employers may take longer to get back in

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November 14, 2014 John Scott

5 Annual Performance Review Preparation Tips

For most companies, the end of the calendar year also marks the beginning of annual performance reviews for employees.  Many individuals overlook their performance review or don’t have a strategy for how to approach them.  These reviews are valuable not

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November 10, 2014 Julie Shenkman

Top 10 Places Where Job Openings Are Booming

Every quarter we analyze a bunch of data to figure out the top 50 metro areas in the US with the most job postings. There are the regulars each quarter like San Jose, CA where Silicon Valley is located and

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November 3, 2014 Julie Shenkman

Would You Sport a Moustache During Your Job Search?

One third of job seekers said they won’t take part because they don’t want it to impact their job search October is a month dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness and women’s health issues, but November is dedicated to the guys.

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October 31, 2014 Julie Shenkman

How Dressing Up for Halloween Can Actually Help You in Your Career

While dressing up for Halloween might seem unprofessional, it might actually help propel you forward in your career. Sounds crazy? Or makes perfect sense. When employers make hires they not only need someone that can perform the duty of the

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October 24, 2014 John Scott

7 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

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October 14, 2014 Gina Deveney

Should You Fake It Til You Make It?

I’ve written before about Humans of New York. It’s a blog that’s all about capturing the human condition – and since jobs and careers are a central part of most people’s lives, they come up pretty frequently. Today a career-related

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October 14, 2014 Julie Shenkman

Change Your Career Course and Discover New Lands!

A career change can be very scary. Especially if you’ve only ever worked in one industry your entire professional career; and maybe even within just one organization. Maybe you are actually great at what you are doing right now but

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October 10, 2014 John Scott

Overqualified? 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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Soft skills get little respect but will make or break your career
September 30, 2014 Julie Shenkman

Top 5 Soft Skills Employers Look For

While employers and hiring managers typically use a job seeker’s technical skills to narrow down the candidate pool, it’s the job seeker’s soft skills that will most likely land them the job. The interview process is the time when a

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The Confident Career is a blog from Nexxt, an employment solution, powering more than 50 niche career sites to make finding the perfect job easier, to celebrate and inspire confidence throughout the job search process and the journey of building a career. We feature advice, musings, and articles all centered on helping job seekers and professionals move forward with confidence.

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It’s familiar—but it’s not the one. You dese It’s familiar—but it’s not the one. You deserve a job that’s all in.⁠ ⁠ You know the vibe… it’s not terrible, but it’s definitely not lighting you up anymore. ⁠ ⁠ You’re showing up, going through the motions, but deep down you know—you’re ready for more.⁠ ⁠ Whether it’s financial worries, fear of change, or just the comfort of routine, there are a lot of reasons we stay. But here’s the good news: change is possible, and it can lead to something so much better. ⁠ ⁠ There is a job out there that values your talent, supports your growth, and actually makes you excited for Mondays (yes, really).⁠ ⁠ Don’t settle for “fine.” You’re made for fulfilling, not just familiar. ⁠ ⁠ Follow our 🔗 in bio for more on why leaving a job you don’t like is hard.⁠ ⁠ #careermoves⁠ #jobsearch⁠ #nexxtmoves⁠ #yougotthis
Just like The Masters, common interview questions Just like The Masters, common interview questions are a tradition unlike any other. Follow our 🔗 in bio to review 6️⃣ of the most commonly asked job interview questions and how to answer them! ⁠ #jobinterview⁠ #jobsearch⁠ #nexxtmoves
Your personal brand is an ongoing project that req Your personal brand is an ongoing project that requires attention and consistency. By avoiding these common mistakes, you can build a strong, authentic brand that attracts the right job opportunities. Take control of your professional narrative and make sure you’re putting your best foot forward—because employers are always watching. To read more about how to create an impactful personal brand, follow our 🔗 in bio.⁠ ⁠ #jobsearch⁠ #nexxtmoves⁠ #personalbranding⁠ #personalbrand⁠ #networking
First off, congratulations! Receiving a job offer First off, congratulations! Receiving a job offer should be celebrated! ⁠ ⁠ But it is now your responsibility to keep yourself informed on what this job offer entails. ⁠ ⁠ Here is what to research before accepting a job offer.⁠ ⁠ Starting with the salary💰. An obvious place to start. ⁠ ⁠ After you know what the salary is you'll be offered, you should do a quick search to understand the salary range that a person with your experience, typically receives for this role. There are great online resources for doing this. Start by doing a quick search for "Online Salary Calculators" to ensure you're being valued. ⁠ ⁠ For the 4️⃣ additional things you should research, follow our 🔗 in bio. ⁠ ⁠ #joboffer⁠ #jobsearch⁠ #nexxtmoves
You value professionalism and generosity, but some You value professionalism and generosity, but sometimes a networking request comes to you out of the blue and the request gives you pause. Your time and professional reputation are valuable. Thoughtful networking isn’t about saying yes to every request—it’s about fostering meaningful, mutually beneficial connections. So, what should you do, when you receive a networking request, you'd like to decline, but you don’t want to be rude? Follow our 🔗 in bio.⁠ ⁠ #networking⁠ #jobsearch⁠ #nexxtmoves
You scored an invite to a job interview, now what? You scored an invite to a job interview, now what? ⁠ ⁠ Well, it's time to do some prep, starting with research! For your starting point on the 5️⃣ things you should research when prepping for a job interview, follow our 🔗 in bio!⁠ ⁠ #jobsearch⁠ #jobinterview⁠ #nexxtmoves
A cover letter is your opportunity to shine. This A cover letter is your opportunity to shine. This is the place where you can control the narrative on where you’ve been, where you are now and where you’d like to end up. There’s an art to being able to successfully sell yourself, and there are several ways in which to do so. You can use a focus on personal goals and how they relate to the company, tangible results derived from hard skills, or an intimate understanding of the industry.⁠ ⁠ It doesn’t matter how you choose to sell yourself, but you should know that if the recruiter or hiring manager asks for a cover letter, they want to see one. So if you're in the market to write a new cover letter, we've got you covered! Follow our 🔗 in bio for 3️⃣ things to keep in mind to convince the hiring manager that they want to get to know your better and as soon as possible.⁠ ⁠ #coverletter⁠ #jobsearch⁠ #nexxtmoves
As we approach college graduation 🧑‍🎓 seas As we approach college graduation 🧑‍🎓 season where caps and gowns are dawned and soon to be college grads take their last exams in school, here are three tips for news grads searching for jobs. Starting with...⁠ ⁠ 1️⃣ Leveraging Your Network⁠ ⁠ As a new grad, you are likely to have more connections than you realize. Your professors, classmates, internship supervisors, family, and friends can be valuable resources. You can reach out to them for advice, job opportunities, or even informational interviews. The conversations you have can provide insights into the industry you’re interested in and may open doors to job opportunities. ⁠ ⁠ You can also attend networking events, either online or in person, where you can meet professionals in your desired field. ⁠ ⁠ Building relationships 🤝 and connections with your network can be the key to uncovering hidden job prospects.⁠ ⁠ For those two additional tips, follow our 🔗 in bio!⁠ ⁠ #collegegrads⁠ #collegegraduation⁠ #entrylevelemployees⁠ #jobsearch⁠ #nexxtmoves
What does that mean? Transferable skills are typic What does that mean? Transferable skills are typically soft skills like communication, problem solving, leadership, and organizational skills that can be applicable to any job. So if you're in the market to change your career, think about how you can highlight your transferable skills on your resume. And to read more about this, follow our 🔗 in bio. ⁠ ⁠ #jobsearch⁠ #nexxttips⁠ #resume⁠ #tranferableskills⁠ #careers⁠ #careerchange⁠ #nexxtmoves
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