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January 24, 2014 John Scott

Is Your Email Address Turning Off Employers?

Today’s topic focuses on something many job seekers fail to consider when applying for jobs. That is how the email address listed on your resume can have a major impact on the likelihood that an employer or hiring manager considers

January 22, 2014 Julie Shenkman

How to Ask about Snow Days Without Looking Like a Slacker

For the most part, unless you’re a student or a teacher, snow days are a thing of the past. With most people having the ability to telecommute, offices rarely close anymore. Instead, employees are told to be safe and work

January 21, 2014 Joe Weinlick

Would Chris Christie Make a Good Boss?

The governor of New Jersey has a reputation for straight talk that’s earned him the respect of both Republicans and Democrats. We like politicians who tell it like it is — a breath of fresh air from the normal political posturing. This

January 20, 2014 Julie Shenkman

How Volunteering on MLK Day Can Lead To Your Next Job

Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day also known as a day of service. Dr. King said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?’” Hence why so many people across the country take today

Puzzle piece with a person on it being held above the rest of it

January 14, 2014 Joe Weinlick

To Get Hired, You Need to Be Good at. . . Getting Hired.

Nexxt completes over 10,000 resume critiques every day. Our career advocates talk to thousands of job seekers a month. Our free resume critiques help many people improve their resume, and we offer a paid resume writing service for those who want

Man holding an award giving a thank you speech

January 13, 2014 Gina Deveney

3 Things Interviews and Acceptance Speeches Have in Common

Last night was the 71st annual Golden Globes Awards, so of course this morning the media is buzzing about what (or should I say, who) everyone wore, who the big winners were, and who had the best and worst speeches.

Person looking for jobs on their computer

January 10, 2014 John Scott

3 Ways to Get Past Resume Filters

By now you’re probably familiar with the role software can play in the application process for an open position. Gone are the days of going door to door hand delivering your resume to companies in search of a new job.

January 6, 2014 Julie Shenkman

One Place You Shouldn’t Post Your Resume

Let’s all be positive as we take 2014 by the horns and make those resolutions to improve ourselves and further our careers. One of the things we often see on the blog and on our Facebook page (shameless plug) are

January 3, 2014 Joe Weinlick

One Resolution to Improve Your 2014 Career Outlook

According to US 105, getting a new job is the third most popular New Year’s resolution for 2014. Our philosophy at Nexxt is that you should always be thinking about getting a new job — even if that “new job” is the

December 31, 2013 Karen Weik

Single Mom Success Story

Sometimes “must do” comes before “can do.” When Misty Honnold’s husband of thirteen years left her in 1998, the mother of four found herself with the sole responsibility for supporting her family. Yet, it had been ten years since she