Tips on Becoming a Productive Remote Employee

Tips on Becoming a Productive Remote Employee

Remote work is becoming quite normal since the pandemic shut companies down and forced employers to consider work-from-home arrangements. Many businesses haven’t, and won’t, go back to the office as workers demonstrated that remote work could be just as productive as working in the office. If you’re in the market for a new job and […]

Things You Can Do Right Now To Advance Your Career  

Do you want to take your career to the next level? If you’re ready to move on, now’s the time to evaluate where you are and where you want to go. There are habits, behaviors, and principles that can lead you to career advancement. Here are some things you can do right now to advance […]

Tips On Increasing Your Self-Awareness

Self-awareness is the ability to understand your strengths and weaknesses and work on being a more conscious person. By being more self-aware, you can improve relationships with the people around you, including supervisors and coworkers, and your productivity levels.   So what is self-awareness, and how can you develop it in your life and career? […]

A Guide to Setting SMART Goals

Have you thought much about goal setting? Even as you’re looking for your next job or trying to determine your best career path, it’s helpful to put a framework around what you want to accomplish. SMART goal setting helps you do this. What is it, and how does it work? Let’s take a closer look. […]

A Guide to Overcoming Fear That You Are Underqualified For a Job

Are you familiar with imposter syndrome? It’s the feeling that you are simply faking your way through life and that everyone’s going to figure out you’re a fraud one day. But imposter syndrome is one of the many ways our brains lie to us. So how do you overcome the fear that you’re underqualified for […]

Are Cover Letters Still Necessary?

What’s the consensus? Cover letters: yay or nay? Cover letters were considered an integral part of the job search for a long time. Are they still that important? Cover letters can feel like an added hurdle and more of a pain than their worth. Let’s look at what’s expected in a job search and how […]

Do’s and Don’ts of Job Hunting While You’re Employed

No one should feel stuck and unhappy in their job. If you’re not excited about going to work every day, it may be time for a change. But how do you navigate a job search while you’re still employed? Here are a few do’s and don’ts of job hunting while you still have a job. […]

7 Soft Skills You Need To Develop For Your IT Career

We all know what “hard skills” are. These are the things you know how to do specifically related to your career in IT. For example, you may have skills in network administration or coding languages. But there are also “soft skills” that employers are looking for and those are often harder to put into words. […]

Can a Staffing Firm Match You to Your Next Job?

Are you in the job market? Have you been looking for a while or are you just now starting the process? In any case, there are a few ways you can improve your job search and see results faster. Have you considered working with a staffing agency? Many people forget that this is a great […]

The Impact of Bad Sleep on Your Career

Have you ever considered the high cost of inadequate sleep? If you’re not getting enough sleep or good quality sleep, it could have a negative impact on your career. And not just in the short term when you’re tired at your job, it could make a significant impact on your long-term career path. Here are […]

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Meet Shane...

Shane’s journey with Nextaff began in 2019, when he established a successful franchise in the Kansas City metro area. His experience as a Nextaff franchise owner provides prospective buyers with a completely transparent view of the Nextaff Franchise Opportunity. Prior to his time at Nextaff, Shane led large sales teams in the Financial Services and Medical Device industries, further developing his expertise in leadership and business management.

Do you play sports?

Basketball! I was fortunate enough to play college basketball all 4 years and in 2013 we won the NCAA DII National Championship.

What do you love most about your current role?

Getting to know prospective franchise buyers. I love hearing about their goals and dreams they want to achieve through entrepreneurship.

What is your favorite color?

Orange! Yes, it is one of Nextaff’s main colors but it was my favorite before coming to Nextaff. In the franchising world, I’m known as “Orange pants guy”.

Meet Cary...

When it comes to operating a staffing firm, Cary has worn every hat.  From recruiting, to sales, to management, to ownership, he has been involved in every aspect of running a successful staffing business.  He has successfully led three separate companies to the Inc. 500 and Inc. 5000 lists, which puts him in an elite class of staffing entrepreneurship.  Combining that experience with a strong passion for entrepreneurs makes Cary an ideal leader for driving the Nextaff vision. 

Describe yourself in three words.

Loyal, Driven, Creative

Is there a mantra or affirmation you live by?

Do what you said you were going to do.

Do you have a celebrity doppelganger?

Back in the day, it was John Cusak.  “I want my two dollars!”