The Confident Career

What Does the Low Unemployment Rate Mean for You? A Higher Salary? Fewer Benefits?

For years we’ve seen wages stagnate. Workers accepted less than ideal pay just to score a job in a competitive market – especially in high turnover industries like food service and retail.

Now, the tables have turned. With the unemployment rate being the lowest it's been in 60 years, companies are doing everything they can to attract candidates.

4 Steps to Taking Criticism Like a True Professional

There’s a reason people get nervous for their annual review, and it isn’t because of the potential praise and accompanying bonus. It’s the criticism part that has employees feeling a twinge of dread at the end of every December. But why is this?

Busted! Lying on Your Resume is Likely to Cost You the Job

You’re stuck in a job you hate. You’ve been applying to any and every job you’re qualified for, but are having little luck. Then, you see your dream job listed. The description sounds like it was written from your resume – except for one thing.

2-3 years Photoshop experience required. Well, you’ve used Photoshop to add a drop shadow before. And, you could always teach yourself if you land the job. So, 3 years of Photoshop experience makes its way onto your resume. 

Nexxtciting New Partnership with the NEC

As fall (and the fall sports season) quickly closes in, Nexxt is excited to announce our new partnership with the Northeast Conference (NEC).

Dud or Stud? What Sources to Trust When Evaluating a Company

In this day and age, we have access to a wealth of information, thanks to the internet. That includes information about a potential employer – important information that can help you make an educated decision on whether or not to work somewhere.

6 Takeaways from 6 Months on the Job

As I approach my 6-month mark at Markitors as a Digital Marketing Manager, I have come up with a list of 6 useful takeaways from the job thus far. These takeaways are relevant for anyone in any job, so enjoy!

How Clean is Your Social Presence?

 

“Watch what you post online – once it’s out there, it’s out there forever.” This is perhaps one of the most repeated warnings to the younger generations today. And while it’s annoying to hear over and over again, it’s true. In fact, 70% of employers check out candidates’ social profiles, including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Near, Far, Wherever You Are – A Guide to Navigating Out-of-Town Interviews

For some time now, the job market has been hot for job seekers. Companies are in a frantic search for qualified candidates, meaning that they may be willing to go to extremes to find them. And, if you’ve been looking for a job in a different city or state but have been tossed aside in favor of local candidates, now could be your time to shine. Here are a few things to consider when going on an out-of-town interview.

What to Do When You’re Not Qualified for Your Own Job

I’m not qualified to be a CEO.

 

Two years ago, I had never run a real business. Never managed more than three people. Didn’t (and still don’t) have an MBA. The list of “why I’m not qualified” goes on. And yet, I just completed year number two as the Founder & CEO of a digital marketing company. In two years, I’ve helped lead our company past the seven-figure mark in revenue and now have fifteen employees with clients in four continents.

In the Spirit of Professionalism, Don’t Ghost Employers

Earlier this year, I wrote a piece that talked about employers ‘ghosting’ candidates instead of letting them know they did not get the job. Now, the tables have turned and employees are the ones who are ghosting. They’ve started skipping out on interviews and even the first day of work, without a word to the employer. Is this karmic revenge or a new trend steering people in the wrong direction?