In a competitive job market, gaining an edge over other qualified candidates can often times be challenging. How do you stand out from a crowd without appearing too aggressive? It’s a fine line, and crossing it could actually hurt your
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Millennials Seek Careers that Match Their Personal Values
mil [Excerpted from Social-Hire] Millennials are next in line to be our leaders and they are beginning to step up to the plate and claim their roles. A recent survey by Nexxt shows that 74 percent of Millennials want to
Continue readingHow to Stay Out of the Job-Hopper Zone
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average professional switches jobs every three to four years. But what if you’ve changed jobs two, three or four times within this time frame? Does it hurt your chances of receiving a
Continue readingIn a Work Rut? 5 Signs It’s Time to Go Back to School
While the school of the hard knocks may have a spot in the hearts of all who go through it, oftentimes a formal degree holds the ability to do wonders for a person’s career, growth and perspective. For anyone who
Continue readingWill Mobile Devices Revamp The Way We Search For Jobs?
There are a lot of thoughts on where the job search process is moving thanks to some really cool ideas and pieces of technology in the HR space. Nexxt’s own Joe Stubblebine (our VP of Talent Solutions) chatted with Mark
Continue readingLooking for a Job Doesn’t Mean Leaving the Job You Have
Most people are searching for jobs because they want or need one. But, exploring the job market can also be a great way to improve your current situation. Head over to Nexxt to read, Already have a job? Searching for a
Continue readingGo Ahead…Fail A Little: Employers Actually Like That Sort of Thing
One of the hardest interview questions according to job seekers is “Tell me about a time you failed.” While job candidates see it as the hardest interview question, recruiters view it as the most important question they ask. We get
Continue reading3 Subtle Things That Successful Job Seekers Do
At Nexxt, we recently conducted a survey in order to better understand what makes some job seekers successful (defined as candidates that have received at least one job offer in the last six months) and what makes others not. When
Continue readingHow Am I Ever Going To Get Experience When You Won’t Even Hire Me?
“How do I get experience when employers are only looking for candidates with experience?” is an all too common complaint we hear from frustrated candidates. And you’re right, this is exasperating and while we know this post won’t apply to
Continue readingTop 10 Places Where Job Openings Are Booming
Every quarter we analyze a bunch of data to figure out the top 50 metro areas in the US with the most job postings. There are the regulars each quarter like San Jose, CA where Silicon Valley is located and
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