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December 17, 2013 Julie Shenkman

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

December 12, 2013 Julie Shenkman

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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December 11, 2013 George Jacob

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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December 9, 2013 Gina Deveney

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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December 6, 2013 John Scott

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

December 2, 2013 Joe Weinlick

“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.

November 29, 2013 John Scott

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

November 26, 2013 Julie Shenkman

Don’t Bring Your Parents to an Interview – and More Millennial Career Tips

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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November 25, 2013 Joe Weinlick

Would You Rather Be Working on Thanksgiving?

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,

November 22, 2013 John Scott

Job Hopping and Your Resume

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