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February 3, 2014 Gina Deveney

How to Be Good at Losing

Peyton Manning, quarterback for the Denver Broncos, is a man at the top of his field. His five MVP awards are a league record. He’s been named to 13 Pro Bowl teams. And in his 12 years with the Indianapolis

January 31, 2014 Julie Shenkman

Read This Before Your Next Interview

This is a pretty cool story about how this guy prepped for a job interview at Google. Despite being extremely busy with his current job and personal projects, he got organized, studied hard, and (spoiler alert) landed the job. So

January 29, 2014 George Jacob

State of the Union Takeaway: Knowing What You Can Control

Many of us have faced conflict and lack of control. When thinking about the future, we imagine great things, with roads paved in gold leading to success. However, when we find the roads are rockier than we imagined—with potholes and

January 28, 2014 Julie Shenkman

10 Best Cities to Find a Job [Infographic]

Searching for a new job can be frustrating, especially when you feel like you are applying to positions you’re qualified, but don’t hear back. This is one of the most common complaints we hear from job candidates and we agree–that

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.