Human Resources

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

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

December 18, 2013 Joe Stubblebine

Nexxt HR Survey Says…2014 Employer Outlook Still Foggy.

As 2013 comes to a close and we look towards 2014, overall signs of changes to the employment marketplace indicate that there may be a better picture for workers in 2014. But, upon closer inspection, the results appear to be

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November 27, 2013 Joe Weinlick

This Thanksgiving, Remember to Give Thanks for the Jobseekers

Are you preparing to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast? Perhaps you aren’t even working the day before Thanksgiving, taking off an extra day to prepare. Not to put a damper on the holiday, but it’s worth remembering that while we are

November 21, 2013 Joe Stubblebine

The ‘Sultan of Sourcing’ has Spoken!

OK, he’s finally done it. Shally Steckerl, the Jedi master of all things recruiting and sourcing, has spewed out his vast knowledge into 488 pages of pure sourcing joy. Earlier this month, Shally released his new book, The Talent Sourcing

October 29, 2013 Julie Shenkman

The Top Ten US Cities to Get Hired & The Top Ten US Cities to Make a Hire [Infographic]

Nexxt’s Q3 2013 Career Trends Report Welcome to our latest analysis of the real best places to hire and get hired nationwide. See which metro areas came out on top in Q3 2013. This Nexxt employment data report analyzes where

September 24, 2013 Joe Stubblebine

Facebook Skills: Another Shot Across the Bow

Seventy-two billion dollars. That’s what corporations spend to find, hire and manage talent. That’s a lot of money. And there’s literally tens of thousands of job boards, ATSs, CRMs and RPOs out there that are clamoring for a piece of

August 28, 2013 Julie Shenkman

Nexxt Survey Reveals How HR Professionals View Baby Boomers in the Workplace

According to a Nexxt survey, Baby Boomers need to show HR Pros that they’re willing to learn, are tech-savvy, and innovative employees. Here are the stereotypes Baby Boomers need to overcome. Nexxt is a recruitment media company that uses today’s

August 1, 2013 Julie Shenkman

The Top US Cities to Get Hired & The Top US Cities to Make a Hire [Infographic]

Nexxt’s Q2 2013 Career Trends Report Welcome to our latest analysis of the real best places to hire and get hired nationwide. See which metro areas came out on top in Q2 2013. This Nexxt employment data report analyzes where