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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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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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,
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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
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Be in Control of the Process, Part II
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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Career Summary vs. Objective Statement
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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5 Ways to Fight Top Meeting Offenses
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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Be in Control of the Process: Part I
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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