The Confident Career

Top Industries for College Freshmen to Consider

Entering college can be a dizzying experience. While few students know exactly which career they want to pursue before they even set foot on campus, most college freshmen have no clue. A landmark study revealed that about 20 to 50 percent of college freshmen enter college as undecided and 75 percent of students change their major at least once before graduation. No matter what your end goals are to attaining a degree, here are some overlooked industries consider getting into after graduation.

The Job Interview: Don’t Add Insult to Injury

Unintentionally Insulting the Interviewer Isn’t the Way to Win the Job

I recently was speaking with a friend about bad job seeker behavior during the job interview.

The topic came up as she was recalling when she worked on the set of a TV show and there was a position open for an assistant in the writers’ room. An assistant on the show (not a writer) wanted to throw her hat into the ring despite not having any writing experience. As a favor, one of the writers agreed to interview her.

How to Bounce Back After a Career Setback

Whether it’s bad feedback on a major piece of work, missing out on a promotion, or redundancy, career setbacks are the pits. If you need to mope for a while, then go forth and mope. Once you’ve spent your feelings, though, it’s time to think about getting back on the horse (and better than ever). So just how do you bounce back after a career setback? This fool-proof guide is sure to get you back on track.

Transforming a Disability Into a Specialty

I’ve mentioned on the blog before that I’m an avid 60 Minutes watcher and recently they featured a story on Chris Downey, a blind architect (yes you read right). Chris Downey lost his sight ten years ago after brain surgery and instead of changing his profession because he could no longer see, he continues to design buildings.

His story is truly inspirational and we all hope that if we were faced with a situation like his that we would be strong, persevere, and not let something like not being able to see influence not being able to create.

5 Tips for Online Networking

Not long ago, networking was pretty straightforward. It simply involved navigating a crowded room while scoping out the best people to talk to, and preparing to strike up a meaningful conversation. Just as we (finally) mastered the art of handing out our business cards however, a completely new method of making connections has taken over: online networking.

How to Successfully Make the Transition from Freelance to Corporate

It’s time, you’ve decided. It’s time to hang up the freelance jersey and either move back to the corporate world or enter it for the first time. You’ve decided that moving to a full-time job is now the right move –the question is, how do you transition?

The Secrets For A Successful Transition From Military Life To Civilian Life

Living in the military means learning how to be prepared. Preparation is critical for all aspects of the armed forces — from packing gear to being vigilant on the battlefield. However, not as many servicemen or women understand that preparation is necessary for their time after their tours end, as well. For too many veterans, re-adjusting to civilian life is something they’re simply not ready to do. They may have difficulty reconnecting with family and friends, getting back into the job market, or coping with the stress and trauma they experienced. This is why it’s important for anyone serving in the military to be ready for the day when he or she will have to transition back into the civilian world.

A Nexxt Giveaway!

A few weeks ago, we announced our partnership with the Northeast Conference (NEC). Nexxtciting things were promised – and we’re delivering on that promise.

A Nexxciting Halloween

Company culture is important to consider when deciding where to work. After all, when you’re spending 40 hours a week somewhere, you want to make sure you like being there. Luckily at Nexxt, we have a fun company culture that allows us to go all out for holidays. Halloween is no exception. 

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.