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January 25, 2018 Julie Shenkman

Gen Z Is Here And Ready to Work, But Are We Ready For Them?

With Gen Z entering the workforce, should we expect the world of work to change? A recent survey by Nexxt asked job seekers of all ages how they think Gen Z will impact the job market and the workforce.

January 18, 2018 Julie Shenkman

What Job Seekers Need To Know About Employment Background Checks

If you’re reading this, chances are that you’ve applied for a job at least once in your life, which means you’re familiar with the process. You fill out a job application, answer some questions about your skills and maybe attach

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January 16, 2017 Julie Shenkman

How to Harness the Power of Positive Thinking to Slay the Job Search

With the New Year, underway and people making resolutions to be better versions of themselves it can be hard to be positive all the time, especially if you’re in the process of looking for a new job. We get it…looking

November 15, 2016 Julie Shenkman

Career Success Rebooted: This is NOT Your Father’s Career

I grew up in a time when Wall Street was booming, shoulder pads (and hair) were big, and a wood paneled station wagon was a status symbol, yes, you guessed right, it was the 80s. My parents each worked in

Hate your job? How long should you stay?

September 28, 2016 Julie Shenkman

It’s Okay to Leave a Job You Hate

Walk into any bar around town at happy hour and you’ll overhear more than one person complaining about work. Job dissatisfaction is pretty common and often people feel like they owe it to a company to suffer through a bad

June 13, 2016 Julie Shenkman

Five Ways to Become the Person Every Employer Wants to Hire

Approximately 118 people apply for each available job in the United States, according to the latest available data from Forbes, and only 23 percent of them get interviews. That’s why you must create ways to differentiate yourself from other applicants

June 2, 2016 Julie Shenkman

Beyond the Resume: Tips for Marketing Yourself to Employers

The job-seeking process entails much more than a perfect and polished resume. Marketing yourself involves honestly presenting your positive features in a way that interests the other person. When marketing yourself, your potential employers will be looking for many values