Think you’re too busy working to work out? Think twice before skipping that trip to the gym. You may be doing your career more harm than good. Research shows that staying active can have not only physical and emotional benefits, but can give you a professional boost as well. We all know the drill: You’re…
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One of our newer Sourcers/Recruiters, Rachel Harris, is a former school teacher who found herself making a switch from 12 years of teaching experience into entry level business positions. She had been a recruiter prior to starting with Brightwing, and has great advice for navigating an entire career change: Maybe I’m a little dramatic, but…
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What is Career Planning and when should it start? Career Planning in its most basic form is displaying an organizational chart and showing a new hire where they fit into the total picture. When the on-boarding program extends over a period of time (90 days to one year), Career Planning can be a well-thought out…
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I know that finding a job, whether through your own means or through a staffing company, can be very frustrating. I wanted to know what really makes for a pleasant experience from contractors who have been through it all with several different agencies. They described what they have experienced in the past, and what they…
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As children, the question of what you want to be when you grow up seems so clear. My 6-year-old self answered, “Obviously I want to be a professional surfer and live off the land.” In reality I have never surfed, and Discovery Channel’s Shark Week continues to diminish that dream every August. If what we…
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“Sorry…You’re Overqualified”! Those can be disheartening words for sure when someone is in a feverish job search. Certainly, there are many different points of views: the job-seekers’, the company’s and the recruiter’s. I spoke with a friend of mine who has been in this situation a couple of times while he was searching for a…
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Accounting & Finance, Career Growth, Engineering, Entry-Level, Human Resources, Information Technology, Job Search, Manufacturing, Marketing, Operations
What do you do when you’re starting out? What do you do when you’re switching industries, or rejoining the workforce? While every situation is different, many companies are looking for people with experience. Here are a few ideas for students, professionals switching industries or those rejoining the workforce: Students leaving the nest If you are…
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A man I know very well, who for his company’s PR restrictions I cannot name, was once a left brainiac. He learned Morse code, was an eagle scout, and an Electrical Engineer in college (Go Irish). There was one Saturday where his friends had to drag him out of the library to go to a…
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For as long as I can recall I never remember having a “Bad” or “Mean” or “Jerk” of a boss. Throughout my working tenure I always had good luck in working for decent people. The Assistant Attorney General for the State of New York, the billionaire commodity trader, the Bankruptcy Partner at the law firm,…
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We have all heard the question at the end of almost every interview, in every industry, at every level. A seemingly simple question, “Do you have any questions for me?” can make a big impact on the outcome of your next interview. As a recent hire here at Brightwing, I had to prepare myself for…
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