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Job Seeking Tips For Those With No Experience

Finding a job can be considered a full-time job in and of itself. If you are a recent-grad it can be even more difficult due to a lack of professional experience. Often times, even what are considered “entry-level” jobs require 1-3 years’ experience in that industry causing job-seekers to wonder how they are to get experience, without having an opportunity to do so. Luckily, there are...

Managing Your Personal Brand in The Age of Social Media

With social media, finding a job has become both easier and more difficult at the same time. It has become easier in the sense that with a few clicks of the mouse we can find hundreds, if not thousands, of jobs in any given industry around the globe. On the other side of the coin, it is increasingly difficult due to how easily hiring managers and...

Five Things Your Resume Needs

On the job hunt, one of the most common pieces of advice is to tailor your resume to the job for which you are applying. That means using key words, revamping the layout, etc. When filling out a job application, the one thing you can count on every time is needing a resume. The challenge becomes standing out from the crowd based on a piece of...

The Importance of Mentorship For Career Development

Navigating your career path can sometimes be a daunting experience. Seeking guidance, while sometimes difficult, can be one of the most beneficial things to do in your career. There are many ways to do this including turning to the Internet and reading articles, or enlisting the help of a mentor, which is increasingly popular. The goal of any mentorship is to help the mentee become successful...

Do’s And Don’ts After Getting Fired

Our friends over at the VIKTRE Career Network recently published an article titled “How To Handle Getting Let Go From A Job,” and that got the team here at NexGoal thinking about how the lessons learned during this trying time can be applied to the general job seeking audience. Whenever someone loses their job it is a difficult, emotional experience – whether the individual sees it...