Calling all tech enthusiasts! Join Brightwing as we sponsor Connections Happy Hour on Thursday, January 8th. We look forward to teaming up with Metroplex Technology Business Council (MTBC) in this beneficial networking event. Connections gives you the opportunity to meet other tech playmakers in the Dallas area, reconnect with past partners, and discover the latest…
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With 2015 quickly approaching, we’ve been looking back on the past year and reminiscing. We are also looking ahead towards the new year and thefuture looks bright. Hiring trends are on the rise in 2015. About 60% of employers expect to increase hiring next year, according to a survey published by Dice Holdings. The top five states with…
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In today’s world, professional networking is a necessity. Whether you network to get a new job, advance your career, obtain referrals, or just to meet new people, the need to interact and connect with others is important. Many of us like the idea of networking more than networking itself. In other words, it’s common nature…
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Brightwing is teaming up with New Horizons training center to offer a FREE workshop, Job Search Secrets from Industry Experts. Sign up today, space is limited! Learn how to use LinkedIn to it’s full potential, gain insight on resume writing and interviewing and explore the high demand areas of IT. Friday, November 7, 2014 9:00 AM…
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Veteran Expo – November 7, 11 am – 8 pm Expo and Job Fair – November 8, 9 am – 3 pm COBO Center 1 Washington Blvd. Detroit, MI 48226 Admission is FREE The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency is bringing together community partners, college reps, employers, benefits counselors and others for a “one-stop” Veteran Expo…
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Asking for a raise is arguably one of the most dreaded and stressful conversations. It’s right up there with breaking up with your other half and talking about your credit score. However, hiring in the U.S. is steadily increasing and it may be just the right time to pony up and ask for raise. Need…
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Are you looking for a job in IT? Make sure that you are presenting more than just your technical skills to potential employers. In a study released April of this year, it was found that 77% of employers believe that “soft skills (less tangible skills associated with one’s personality, such as a positive attitude) are…
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Mobile app development is hot, and to stay relevant you need to keep your skills sharp. As of January 2014 mobile apps made up 47% of Internet traffic. This is the first time that mobile app usage alone has exceeded internet usage of PC’s. What’s more, 43% of mobile phone owners (globally) now use the…
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Today, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics released the Employment Situation Summary for May 2014. Overall, the unemployment numbers have held at 6.3 percent, but there are increases in employment industry wide. Here’s a quick summary: 1. Employment in temporary help services continued to trend up (+14,000) and has grown by 224,000 over the past year. This…
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In an industry that has the tendency to change overnight, the most successful web developers are the ones who are always learning. This past week I had the pleasure of attending Self.Conference in Detroit. The conference was for web developers, by web developers and while some aspects were past my level of understanding (I’m just…
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