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May 13, 2014 Julie Shenkman

The Dehumanization of Online Recruiting

As he sat at the dinner table listening to his wife and kids talk about their days, John didn’t really hear a word they were saying, as he couldn’t keep his mind from wandering back to the big decision he

April 6, 2014 Julie Shenkman

Always Tell Your Candidates Why They Didn’t Get Hired

Looking for a job can be stressful, exciting and cumbersome. I’m an internal recruiter for Nexxt. Having been in the recruitment industry for 18 years, I’ve seen applicants make some pretty bad moves that reduce their hiring appeal. The hardest thing

Man gasping holding a sign saying "Affordable Care Act?"

March 31, 2014 Joe Stubblebine

Which is Better? Obamacare or The Affordable Care Act?

As the hordes of procrastinators rush to Healthcare.gov today to beat the deadline to purchase their healthcare and avoid the individual mandate penalties, the site–which was down earlier today–broadcasts the following message: “During times of especially high demand, you may

March 31, 2014 Alex Murphy

Employment Data – how to make sense of it all?

After a long winter, we will finally get a glimpse into where the employment market is headed. Here’s how to come to your own conclusion. Unless you have living in Miami or Honolulu, this was probably one of the longest

March 10, 2014 Lauren Acton

Treat your candidates like your friends: with respect.

Have you ever been a job seeker that has searched endlessly for a job, gone on a promising job interview, and walked out of the interview thinking…”I nailed it!” But then…crickets. Not a peep back. Not a “Sorry, but thanks

March 7, 2014 Julie Shenkman

6 Fairy Tale Candidates

Job Finalists: Recluse in major need of a haircut. Aggressive gambler. Panics when it comes to deadlines. Will go to any length to succeed. Living a lie, but reaping the benefits. Game player and a cheat. These don’t sound like

February 27, 2014 Joe Stubblebine

Expert Interview with Our CEO Rich Milgram on Running Job Sites

Long gone are the days of a 30-year career with one company. The average person changes jobs 11-15 times during their lifetime and many of them simply hop from job to job without any real strategy or career management roadmap.

February 25, 2014 Joe Stubblebine

Playing Games With Candidates Might Help You Hire

“Turn off that Atari and get to bed!” My mom would yell up at me as I sat in my room, staring blankly at the TV screen playing my video games. Like most kids do, I’d stomp my feet in

February 19, 2014 Julie Shenkman

Make A “Money Ball” Sales Hire

Have you made a Money Ball hire, recently? I did, and it feels great. I’m a corporate recruiter for Nexxt. Which is pretty cool, by the way, because I recruit for a company who helps recruiters make hires. Say that

February 13, 2014 Julie Shenkman

10 Cute Snow Dog Photos You Have To See — Vote For Your Favorite Snow Buddy!

Another snow storm has hit the Northeast which means us Nexxt employees are working from home. Instead of the usual suspects we see at the office each day, we’re sharing our workspaces with some very specials friends. Vote for the