Our IT friends at DetroitNet.Org have a great radio show that streams online, every Monday and has been downloaded in every state except Alaska and Wyoming. They are entertaining, smart, and have been kind enough to include us a few times on their show “IT in the D.” On October 7th, our third showing, Brightwingers Elyse Lopez,…
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It is no secret that Engineering professionals of all backgrounds are in high demand nationwide. The baby boomers are nearing retirement leaving an incredible gap in the supply of talent to fill these engineering roles, and with the sophistication of automobiles there is a need for engineers with IT experience. While we could go on about…
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Why should you know the top programming languages from 2013? For starters they are the skills needed for today’s high demand IT jobs industry wide. They will also be in high demand for 2014. Companies are investing more in their internal systems, spending more money on their websites, and developing relevant mobile applications making the…
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The informational interview or telephone interview thank you letter may be informal, but is an absolute must. Sometimes getting a meeting with a dream employer can be a challenge, and if you don’t thank them for taking the time, landing a job could be out of the question. This thank you can be handwritten, but…
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Picture this: You are on your computer applying for a position at your dream company. As you enthusiastically upload your cover letter and resume, 1,000 other applicants are applying for that same position at that exact same company. This is the harsh reality of job hunting online. The volume of applicants is enormous, so it…
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The world of interviewing is changing. Face to face interviews are becoming more prevalent later in the process, rather than in the beginning. Although phone interviews and in-person interviews are different in the sense of location, one cannot treat them as so. The initial telephone interview can either make or break your chances of proceeding…
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According to The Job Outlook for the College Class of 2013 by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), nearly all of the top ten bachelor degrees for hiring in the current job market involve leadership ability. These include some of the most popular degrees offered online, such as business administration and marketing management (November 2012)….
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Memorial Day is the holiday where we as a nation, remember those that have given their lives in the service of our Nation. While we are all enjoying our first long weekend of the summer, remember to take a few moments to think about all those who have given what Abraham Lincoln called the “last…
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What happens when you have vast knowledge and work experience but no degree? There are a few different ways of looking at this hurdle, but thinking that you can’t get a great position without a degree shouldn’t be one of them. In general, many large companies require a bachelor’s degree. Because of the volume of resumes they…
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You’ve read countless articles about the importance of investing in your employees. You know that an engaged, well-skilled employee will be more productive and contribute to the overall growth of the organization. You may also know that employees who are holistically developed and evolve within an organization have a better chance of attaining long-term success….
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