Resume

January 3, 2014 Joe Weinlick

One Resolution to Improve Your 2014 Career Outlook

According to US 105, getting a new job is the third most popular New Year’s resolution for 2014. Our philosophy at Nexxt is that you should always be thinking about getting a new job — even if that “new job” is the

December 20, 2013 John Scott

4 Cover Letter Tips to Supplement Your Resume

While the bulk of candidates I speak with are looking for guidance with their resumes, some folks are looking for other ideas on how to effectively market themselves. If you have been successful at crafting the perfect resume (or invested

December 2, 2013 Joe Weinlick

“Any Job” Does Not Exist

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.

November 29, 2013 John Scott

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

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