It’s the most wonderful time of the year for year-end lists! The numbers are in, and I’m happy to present the eight most read articles from Nexxt in 2013. Why 8? Because 8 looks like a snowman. (Okay, I admit
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Five Money Saving Tips For The Holidays
The holidays can be a stressful time. But add searching for a new job to all the gift buying, cookie eating (and making) and family gatherings and that is just the cherry on top of the sundae. So we figured
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4 Cover Letter Tips to Supplement Your Resume
While the bulk of candidates I speak with are looking for guidance with their resumes, some folks are looking for other ideas on how to effectively market themselves. If you have been successful at crafting the perfect resume (or invested
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2013 Named ‘The Year of the Unemployed Worker’
You guys have been working hard and we at Nexxt wanted to let you know that it hasn’t gone unnoticed. In a recent Nexxt survey (some of you may have even participated) it was determined that 2013 was The Year
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How Confident Is this Guy?
So it was revealed that the sign language Interpreter at Nelson Mandela’s Memorial Service wasn’t signing at all (‘Bogus’ interpreter made mockery of Barack Obama’s tribute in Soweto), he was just making gestures (mainly about rocking horses)–while we’re not sure how
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Get Some Confidence Already
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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When Confidence Backfires
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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5 Resume Changes to Make Now
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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“Any Job” Does Not Exist
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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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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