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August 27, 2026 Julie Shenkman

The Job Seeker Confidence Gap: What It Means for Recruiters in 2026

At the start of 2026, we, at Nexxt, asked job seekers how they were feeling about the year ahead. They were optimistic, but with an important caveat: 45% believed they would find a job in 2026, while only 36% believed

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June 9, 2026 Julie Shenkman

AI Is Changing Entry-Level Hiring. Are Employers Ready?

Artificial intelligence has become one of, if not, the biggest workplace stories of the past few years. Most of the conversation has focused on how AI is changing jobs themselves, but there’s another question worth asking: what does that mean

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May 5, 2026 Julie Shenkman

Why Job Hunting Feels Tougher Than Ever, and What Employers Can Do About It

For a lot of job seekers, the market isn’t just competitive. It’s confusing. The challenge isn’t only the number of people applying; it’s the sense that the rules keep changing. Expectations shift, requirements blur, and the usual “do everything right”

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April 16, 2026 Julie Shenkman

How 2025 Changed The Hiring Game & What That Means Going Forward

If 2025 felt harder to hire in, it wasn’t just you. Hiring slowed, uncertainty took center stage, and decisions took longer. What matters now is understanding how candidates responded, because that’s what has set the stage for hiring today. A

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March 31, 2026 Julie Shenkman

2026 Hiring Trends: What Job Seekers Want—and Why Application Volume Is Surging

Nexxt, a leading HR technology company that helps employers reach candidates at scale, recently announced the results of a national survey of more than 1,500 job seekers which revealed a clear shift in candidate behavior, AI tool usage, and a

February 3, 2026 Julie Shenkman

Complicated Apply Processes Are Leading to Job Search Burnout

Finding open roles at the moment isn’t a problem for job seekers. The problem occurs when it is time to apply to a job. What should be a straightforward first step to throwing their hat into the ring has become

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July 29, 2025 Julie Shenkman

How to Edit Your Recruitment Plan for Success in 2025

Recruiting has always been a dynamic field, but as we look further into 2025, it’s clear that external forces are moving faster than ever. Interest rates remain high, inflation is stubborn, and global politics—from tariffs to trade disruptions—are fueling uncertainty.

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July 10, 2025 Julie Shenkman

National Survey Uncovers Key Trends Shaping the Hiring Landscape in 2025

Nexxt, a leading HR technology company that helps employers reach candidates at scale, recently announced the results of a national survey of more than 1,100 job seekers which revealed shifting job seeker priorities, workplace expectations, and application behaviors that employers

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June 3, 2025 Julie Shenkman

Nexxt Partners with NFLPA to Help Former Players Build Post-Football Careers

Leading HR technology company Nexxt recently announced that it is teaming up with the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA), the labor union representing NFL players, to launch an exclusive online job portal for NFLPA members. NFLPA Jobs powered by

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February 20, 2025 Julie Shenkman

From Candidate to Valued Employee: Making the First 90 Days a Success

You’ve made a new hire – congratulations! After navigating the often-challenging hiring process, it’s time to focus on setting your new team member up for success. Welcoming someone to your company is an exciting opportunity to ensure they feel supported,