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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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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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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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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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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Here’s a secret. Very few companies are actually very good at evaluating talent. They agonize over hiring decisions, eliminating most candidates early on and subjecting finalists to a barrage of interviews. How do you make it into consideration, and then
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