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November 29, 2013 John Scott

Employment Gaps on Your Resume

I have discussed this week’s topic often with job seekers as it is a common challenge to address when preparing your resume: How do I overcome gaps in my employment history on my resume? Given the state of the job

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November 26, 2013 Julie Shenkman

Don’t Bring Your Parents to an Interview – and More Millennial Career Tips

With a new class of graduates entering the workforce (we’re talking about you Millennials), a disturbing trend resurfaces where parents are becoming more involved in decisions that should be made solely by their adult children. According to a recent survey,

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November 25, 2013 Joe Weinlick

Would You Rather Be Working on Thanksgiving?

In a poll Nexxt conducted last week, 49% of job seekers said they would be willing to work on Thanksgiving. Another 13% were already doing so. A sad sign of the times that, despite being several years into the recovery,

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November 22, 2013 John Scott

Job Hopping and Your Resume

What is Job Hopping and How Can I Avoid it Impacting my Chances for Employment? To begin, let’s break down why job hopping can negatively impact you in your job search.  Employers sometimes spend months reviewing resumes, interviewing applicants, and

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November 18, 2013 Joe Weinlick

Be in Control of the Process, Part II

I recently told a story about my experience as an interviewee. Now let me share one as a hiring manager. I was once part of a team that had settled in on two finalists for an important position. They both

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November 15, 2013 John Scott

Career Summary vs. Objective Statement

One perk of having a profile on Nexxt is the opportunity to receive a free resume critique from our team.  If you haven’t already done so, you can submit your resume for evaluation and we will grade it, provide our

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November 12, 2013 Julie Shenkman

5 Ways to Fight Top Meeting Offenses

Do you ever find yourself in a meeting sitting across the table from a coworker that has his head down, clearly not paying attention to what is going on in the room? Instead, he is sitting with his hands under

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November 11, 2013 Joe Weinlick

Be in Control of the Process: Part I

As a job seeker, I was once told by a recruiter that the team that interviewed me really liked me and said I answered every question well. But, I didn’t get the job. I asked why, and am glad to

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November 8, 2013 John Scott

Highlighting Accomplishments on Your Resume

This week I spoke with a Nexxt member who has 15 years of experience as a Sales Manager in the IT industry.  We discussed her background, work experience, and aspirations for her next role.  By all accounts, she is a

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November 5, 2013 Julie Shenkman

Tuesday Career Advice: Make Protecting Private Information Online a Priority.

Searching for jobs and posting resumes online are primary reasons to disclose personal information over the internet. Many candidates recognize the importance of reporting complete and accurate information when posting a resume online, yet are concerned that disclosing this information

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