“Self-discipline is the foundation of freedom. It is the foundation of greatness, achievement, heroism, leadership, sanctity, and vibrant and flourishing communities and nations…” Matthew Kelly Leaders grow people by first growing themselves. To neglect the most basic rule of self-growth before leading others is folly. Start with yourself and understand your own needs and wants,…
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An ancient Chinese proverb says: If you want one year of prosperity, grow grain. If you want ten years of prosperity, grow trees. If you want one hundred years of prosperity, grow people. People are THE most valuable resource. Hopefully this is more than just another nice cliché rolled off the tongue of an executive…
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What drew you to the company you work for? Was it your education, circumstances, or your “career path?” Challenge, growth, values, environment, training, work/life balance, and over-all fit can be key factors in determining if you should get off at this stop, stay on a bit longer, or get on the next bus out of…
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Fake it til you make it? Please. No need for that. With online learning sites and videos, a lot of information and in depth educational materials are available for free. The flipside? If you have been looking for an eye catching way to display your skills, teaching your specialty to eager online learners can help…
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Wednesday, March 13th 5:00 p.m. St Andrews Hall 431 E Congress St Detroit MI 48226 Google Map Brightwing is co-sponsoring a networking event for Metro Detroit IT professionals. The party is being hosted by Detroitnet.org, a non-profit group that provides an online and offline venue for professionals in and around the Information Technology industry to network with…
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Have you ever found yourself standing in the corner of a crowded room, surrounded by strangers, with your palms sweating more and more with every passing moment? Did this nerve-wracking moment of your life happen to be at a networking event or career fair? Never fear! You are not alone, and this does not have…
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As a recruiter, I’ve been hung up on and berated. One would think I was an annoying telemarketer trying to sell a non-stick tortilla shell maker. But because I’ve heard horror stories from candidates, I have come to understand peoples’ hesitation when it comes to working with recruiters. Some recruiters have published misleading job postings, submitted people for positions…
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Let’s talk about goals. When I ran cross country in high school, I dreamed of running in the state meet at the end of the season. The reality? While senior year I was co-captain of the team, performance wise, I was mediocre at best. Did this make me give up? No way Jose! But assessing…
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One of our esteemed recruiters, Sarah Quaiatto, recently staffed a senior level position for a client. What she found is that good, mid to senior level candidates typically did not have their resume readily updated and hadn’t thought about personal or professional priorities for a few years. After some research, we figured out why; according to the…
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Similar to a first date that went well, you need to follow up an interview with some sort of correspondence. But what do you say and how do you say it? Assuming that you did your research about the position and the company before your interview, the thank you note is easier than you think….
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