Job Search Tips

Employers: Struggling To Find The Right Candidates?

The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics releases a report each month highlighting the nation’s employment situation. The most recent release looked at both the unemployment and employment rates of the month of July 2018. According to the report, total nonfarm employment rose by 157,000 and the unemployment rate edged down to 3.9 percent. Additionally, employment increased in professional and business services, in manufacturing and in...

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...

Networking Tips For Recent Grads

As the calendar turns from July to August, students everywhere are gearing up to go back to school. For recent graduates, this is the first time they will swap their classroom desks for cubicles in the “real world.” If you are a recent graduate looking for the first step in your career, the importance of networking cannot be stressed enough. Given the competitive nature of the...

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...