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November 16, 2018 Emily McKinney

Four Ways Recruiters Can Cure the Job Search Blues

To many job seekers, the job hunt can be just as much fun as a root canal without novocaine. According to a recent survey conducted by Nexxt of over 1,400 job seekers, nearly half (48%) are frustrated with the job

October 11, 2018 Emily McKinney

Four Difficult Candidates and How to Handle Them

As a recruiter, you’re guaranteed to work with every type of person, for better or worse. While most applicants let their winning personalities shine through, others come off as self-righteous, timid or even rude. As a recruiter, it can be

September 13, 2018 Julie Shenkman

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly – The State of the Retail Industry in 2018

There’s been a lot said about where retail is going (guilty as charged), but less about where it is now. What do workers really think about the retail industry in 2018? How much money do they make? What do they

August 30, 2018 Emily McKinney

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year: 2018 Seasonal Hiring Trends

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. With the warehouses hiring, And everyone buying, you’ll be of good cheer. It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Temperatures are still soaring into the 90s in most parts of the

August 22, 2018 Emily McKinney

In the Trenches: Seasonal Hiring with a Retail Store Manager

This week we sat down with Michele B., a store manager at a popular body care and home fragrances retailer at a mall outside Philadelphia, PA. In addition to ensuring the success of the store and managing staff, Michele is

July 3, 2018 Julie Shenkman

Nexxt Welcomes Classically Trained Ballroom Dancer/Welder/Director of Growth and Strategic Alliances

(No really, she’s all these things.) Nexxt is excited to welcome Steph McCabe as Director of Growth and Strategic Alliances. Steph specializes in strategic channel development, product management, and digital strategies and we are thrilled to have such a creative,

May 16, 2018 Julie Shenkman

Nexxt Welcomes Back Industry Vet!

Nexxt welcomes back Chris Billetz as Director of Agency Relationships. Chris was one of the first members of the team when the company started back in 1998 and we couldn’t be more thrilled that he’s come home! He is well

May 11, 2018 Emily McKinney

Recruitment Roundup – Ethics & The Law

Welcome back to another week of Recruitment Roundup! This week we’re diving into ethics and the law. We see just how bad it gets for companies when they cross over from unethical into illegal territory. We also take a look

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January 30, 2018 Julie Shenkman

Have No Fear, Gen Z Is Here!

Nexxt’s Chief Marketing Officer, Joe Weinlick recently shared his thoughts as a Gen-Xer raising Gen Z-ers. Now that Gen Z-ers are graduating from college, what can we expect as they enter the workforce? Should the world of work change to

January 17, 2018 Emily McKinney

Breaking the Recruitment Mold When It Comes to High Turnover Positions

Hiring top talent in the telecommunications industry is quickly becoming more difficult for recruiters. Jobs in telecom combine elements of technology, customer service, engineering, and a blend of many other hi-tech and hi-touch positions. This presents the challenge of recruiting