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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Highlighting Accomplishments on Your Resume
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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Tuesday Career Advice: Make Protecting Private Information Online a Priority.
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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To Get Hired, Paint a Vision of What You Can Do for Them.
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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The Importance of Keywords on your Resume
As a Career Advocate at Nexxt, I have the pleasure of speaking with hundreds of job seekers each week. Many of our conversations are about creating an effective and impactful resume. Each week, I plan on featuring a question that
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Tuesday Career Advice: Is It Time to Make a Career Change?
It can be intimidating to consider a career change, and many people have probably held on to their jobs or stayed in their fields longer than they would have in the past due to a tough job market. However, with
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Confidence: The Intangible Edge
Two people interview for the same job. Both are qualified, and both interview well. Which one gets the job? In most cases, the answer is the person that the interviewers can see doing the job. The person who reduced the
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