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Words reading: I spent more time on this bracket

March 19, 2014 Julie Shenkman

6 Ways To Beat The Odds Of Job Search Madness

As I prepare my March Madness bracket (like I do each year) I usually take the route of submitting as many brackets into the pool as I can, thinking that I’ll have a better chance of winning. But given that

November 12, 2013 Julie Shenkman

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

People sitting in a waiting area together

November 11, 2013 Joe Weinlick

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

November 8, 2013 John Scott

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

A woman working on what appears to be code

November 5, 2013 Julie Shenkman

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

A pair of glasses with the city shining through

November 4, 2013 Joe Weinlick

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

November 1, 2013 John Scott

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

People in a meeting at work strategizing

October 29, 2013 Julie Shenkman

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