Tips for a Great Resume

We know what you’re thinking; resumes are all the same. But you can make your resume stand out from the competition. What is essential for your resume to include? What can you do to create interest and get that callback? Here are tips for making a resume go from good to great.   Keep It […]

Finding a Job During a Recession

The economy is uncertain, which will be the reality as we move into 2023. But that doesn’t mean you can’t find your next job opportunity. Even in a recession, jobs are available, and you can find what you’re looking for. Here are some tips to help you find a job during a recession. Start Early […]

How to Apply for Jobs in Today’s Labor Market

How to Apply for a job in today's labor market

In today’s tight labor market, companies are still hiring entry-level workers, even with some economic concerns for the near future. Hot jobs include sales, business development, talent management, Staffing, hospitality, and healthcare. So how can you get your foot in the door? Here are some tips. Focus on Skills, Not Experience In the past, companies […]

The State of the Labor Market

Now that we’re nearing Fall, it’s an excellent time to review the state of the labor market. In the summer, weekly jobless claims hit an eight-month high, but the labor market is still tight. So what is the current market, and how should job seekers make their mark to find their next opportunity?   Unprecedented […]

What Should You Do With Your Life?

Many of us are dealing with persistent questions about what we should do with our lives. As we watch waves of people leaving jobs in what experts call The Great Resignation, it’s clear that this is a common feeling. If you don’t think your current path is fulfilling for you, how do you determine what […]

Why Effective Leaders Need Good Emotional Intelligence

What makes a good manager? You want to have good leaders in your organization to create a positive and productive environment. But what is the most crucial aspect of leadership? Consider emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is a mix of empathy, self-awareness, and the ability to regulate emotions. An emotionally intelligent leader can balance their communication […]

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 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 […]

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. […]

These Techniques Will Help Improve Your Productivity

by how much you can do in any given shift. So how can you improve your productivity so you can find a great new job? Here are a few techniques you can start using today to help you improve productivity for your current job or any future opportunities. Track Your Time The best way to […]

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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!”