Culture

What The Next Generation Of Job Seekers Is Looking For

Here at NexGoal we have been fortunate to host a slew of great interns over the years. This summer we had the pleasure of working with two interns: Erin Laird and Paul Gassman. Both Erin and Paul assisted our recruiting team as in business development and research tasks. As the duo prepares to head back to college in the coming weeks we wanted to pick their...

Want To Get Hired? Don’t Forget This Simple Task

As humans, sometimes we get stressed out thinking about things that are often out of our control. When you are on the job search, it is easy to fall victim to this, but it is a crucial time to focus on controlling what we can control. In this case, it is your research, preparation and readiness for the interview. Another, often forgotten, piece that you can...

Are You Quitting Your Job For The Right Reasons?

At some point in your career, chances are you will leave your current job for a new opportunity. Whether you are leaving for perceived greener pastures or just need a change of scenery, you will have to have a difficult conversation with your bosses. There are various reasons for people to leave their jobs: higher salary, family reasons, not feeling fulfilled, etc. However, regardless of your...

Career Tips For Millennials, From Millennials

It is no secret that the generation dubbed “Millennials” (typically defined as those born in the early-mid 1980s to the mid-to-late 1990s/early 2000s, also known as “Generation Y”) have a less than positive reputation. A quick Google search of the term brings about headlines such as “Millennials: The Me Me Me Generation,” “Missing Millennial homeownership endangers the American Dream,” and “Millennials Are Screwed.” When it comes...

Harmful Workplace Habits You Need To Break

Often times our jobs and careers can be thought of as a roller coaster. At the beginning there is a lot of anticipation that leads to nervousness and excitement – feelings that continue to build before decreasing and evening out for a while. The ups and downs continue from job to job, and the cycle repeats itself many times throughout your career. The growth period of...