When you created (or last updated) your resume, did you open up a word document and start typing in or editing bullets? If you are like most people, you didn’t spend time planning your resume so much as you started
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When you created (or last updated) your resume, did you open up a word document and start typing in or editing bullets? If you are like most people, you didn’t spend time planning your resume so much as you started
Continue readingAs 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
Continue readingLet’s all be positive as we take 2014 by the horns and make those resolutions to improve ourselves and further our careers. One of the things we often see on the blog and on our Facebook page (shameless plug) are
Continue readingAccording 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
Continue readingWhile 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
Continue readingType “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.
Continue readingI 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
Continue readingThis 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
Continue readingSearching 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
Continue readingHere’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
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