NexGoal Announces Partnership With The International Franchise Professionals Group

NexGoal is happy to announce its new partnership with The International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG). We are thrilled to be working with their experienced franchise and business broker network.

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“We are excited about working with Kevin [Dahl] and his team at NexGoal. We really like their program and we are happy to have them join as members of the IFPG.” – Don Daszkowski, Founding Member of IFPG

The International Franchise Professionals Group (also known as IFPG) is a membership based organization that has over 700 members. Our members consist of Franchisors, Franchisor Brokers, Lenders, and other Franchise Professionals that help potential candidates in the process of buying a franchise. To learn more about IFPG, visit http://www.ifpg.org 

 

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What We Liked & Shared This Week (ending 7/25/14)

NexGoal intern Nate Myeroff should be thankful: some of us were the mascot as interns...

NexGoal intern Nate Myeroff should be thankful: some of us were the mascot as interns…

“Super Splash Day” or “Drizzlefest 2014?” Either way, NexGoal spent a soggy day out at the local ballpark. We also shared and liked some great content this week.

A Cornell University study found that participating in sports paid off in the form of being better employees. (Kind of why we exist.) Read the article in Athletic Business, with a link to the study.

Last week, the Fordyce Letter featured the results of a recent recruiting survey. Tighten those driving gloves, candidates, you’re in control.

Check out some of these “visually pleasing” resume designs, shared by BuzzFeed

“There’s an app for that.” How about an app for whether or not you’re a good fit for a company’s culture?

McDonalds is facing a lawsuit from employees in New York. How this lawsuit could affect franchising, via Entrepreneur Magazine.

Some more tips on tightening up your LinkedIn profile so recruiters will find you, courtesy of Social Talent.

If you’re planning on lining up a job in the fall, you need to be looking now. Here are some hints from The Ladders.

Are you on LinkedIn? We share this content as part of our Spotlight Pages as well. Check out our spotlight pages and be sure to follow them for content specifically geared for:

  • Athlete-Candidates in the market for a new job or as a passive candidate keeping their options open
  • Corporate Clients in the market for the competitive, driven talent that NexGoal provides
  • Content about Franchising for those interested in owning their own business.

 

 

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What We Liked & Shared This Week (ending 7/11/14)

Connect with NexGoal on all of these platforms.

Connect with NexGoal on all of these platforms.

We’ve been held hostage for a few days this week in social and regular media here in Cleveland, but we powered through and found some great content to share on social media.

The phone interview. Usually the first step, sometimes a repeated step. Some advice from Talent Zoo on how to put yourself in an ideal position during the phone interview.

Clicking the “Connect” button. Most of us will admit that LinkedIn is where we do the bulk of our networking. The Daily Muse posted some advice on how to continue to conversation after the first invitation, in-mail.

An alternative to starting a business from scratch: franchising. You can still engage your entrepreneurial spirit through franchising, and next week PAFI (Professional Athletes Franchise Initiative) will host their annual Franchise Summit.

Resist the urge to walk up and shake them by the shoulders! Talent Zoo has some tips on how to deal with unprofessional co-workers.

Compartmentalizing is a good thing. Don’t be overwhelmed by the job search process, instead break it down into three stages.

Be On Top Of Your Game. At all times. This infograph from Social Talent breaks down the power of first impressions.

Remember to keep an eye on our job board. Take a moment to read about one of our latest successes, a former collegiate and professional hockey player that we placed with one of our established clients. Some great lessons in taking advantage of the offseason and always working to build up your resume, even while in competition.

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NexGoal Joins The PAFI Franchise Summit

The Professional Athlete Franchise Initiative was formed in 2010.

The Professional Athlete Franchise Initiative was formed in 2010.

NexGoal co-owner Kevin Dahl will be in attendance for the annual PAFI (Professional Athlete Franchise Initiative) Franchise Summit, July 13-15, in Atlanta, GA.

PAFI’s mission is to bring awareness to the professional athlete community through, education, research and interaction with the franchise community.

The summit focuses on the education process surrounding the franchising model to current and former athletes looking to start a new career as a business owner, as well as wealth managers, agents, business advisors, and franchisors.

Over the three-day event, attendees will attend seminars, tours of franchises in the Atlanta area, panel discussions, and an expo.

“The educational element of the PAFI Franchise Summit is just as important as the networking opportunities,” added Dahl. “As prospective business owners, these athletes have a chance to speak with other athletes who have been through the franchising experience and can share first hand the ups and downs of their journey, and why franchising is a great alternative to just starting your own business.”

For more information out PAFI, visit their website. NexGoal has franchises available across the United States. For more information, visit our franchise opportunity page.

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NexGoal Launches LinkedIn Spotlight Pages

Logo-59px-TM[1]In addition to the NexGoal company page and our group, NexGoal-Athlete Career Services , the addition of three spotlight pages have enabled our audience to specify what type of content they are looking for while on LinkedIn.

The social media giant associated with career networking introduced these dedicated pages which “allow companies to highlight different aspects of their business and build relationships with the right community.” According to LinkedIn, “whether it’s a brand, a business unit, or an initiative, following a Showcase page will provide you the updates you are most interested in.”

Our Athlete-Candidate’s page will share job announcements, tips, and news with active and passive job seekers and networkers. The Corporate Clients page will be populated by industry news and announcements, and the Franchising Opportunity page will feature information on NexGoal’s expansion as a company and its continuous educational efforts as an athlete franchisor.

“These spotlight pages target particular audiences and allow people to learn about different segments of our company, enabling readers to have a specific source while on LinkedIn,“ said marketing coordinator Bernadette Vielhaber. “With links back to the NexGoal website and a layout similar to Facebook and Google+, the familiar look will hopefully encourage visitors to follow those pages for the content most related to their career and professional goals.”

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