At Nexxt, we think confidence is important because it’s transformative. But developing confidence is a commitment. It takes time. I want to be clear. Confidence is not natural in anyone. It has to be developed, acquired, and nurtured. It is
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News satire organization The Onion recently ran this story with the absurdly awesome title: “Man Confidently Hits ‘Send’ On Worst Job Application Company Has Ever Seen.” Pretty hilarious, right? As long as it doesn’t happen to you. Obviously The Onion’s
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Sometimes the simplest things can leave the biggest impression when a recruiter or hiring manager gives your resume a 30 second review. I have summarized 5 General Resume Tips below that you should implement right away if you want to
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Type “Any Job” into Google. Look at the related searches: “any job openings,” “any job available,” “how to get any job,” “any job that is hiring right now.” The list goes on. A lot of people just need a job.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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