recruitment

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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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August 6, 2026 Julie Shenkman

Nexxt’s CSO is Sitting Down with hireEZ’s CEO. Here’s Why That Matters.

hireEZ is hosting the fireside chat as part of speakEZ Summit, a free, two day virtual event running August 27 and 28, from 12 to 4 p.m. CST each day. It’s built for recruiters and TA leaders who want practical, no fluff conversations about what’s actually working right now.

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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 19, 2026 Julie Shenkman

Why More Applicants in 2026 Could Be a Major Opportunity for Employers

For employers planning their hiring strategy for the rest of 2026, one trend is becoming increasingly clear: candidate activity is accelerating. According to recent findings from Nexxt’s annual job seeker survey, nearly 80% of job seekers plan to apply to

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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”