Our brains are designed to compute split-second impressions of people and things. We then drop those impressions into one of many preset categories as a way to shortcut decision-making. In the wild, for example, bright colors usually mean poison. We could take the time to work out the logic every time…
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From the Desk of Jason Hochstein, Director of Talent Acquisition at Brightwing Your firm just got hit with a great job req (.NET Developer? Corporate Accountant? Quality Engineer? You pick!), and it’s a client you can’t afford to disappoint. Only problem is, every trick up your sleeve and tool in your shed may not…
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Want to take these insights with you? Download the PDF. Brightwing Talent Insights Survey Results 2019 Brightwing recently invited its talent network to participate in a survey to gain an inside perspective of the candidate market. For employers, this is important data to help them understand what candidates are looking for in a…
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Have you seen our recent 2019 Hiring Insights in Marketing yet? We’ve got the research you need to prepare for your 2019 hiring initiatives. Be sure to check it out, then rejoin us back here. You’ve seen first-hand the exponential growth in the digital marketing industry. Unfortunately, the high demand for marketing talent who…
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Did you check out our recent 2019 Hiring Insight in Finance and Accounting yet? We’ve got the research to prepare for your 2019 hiring initiatives. Go ahead and read it; we’ll be waiting here for you. The accounting and finance sector has long been dominated by an older generation with little room for flexibility…
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Did you check out our recent 2019 Hiring Insights in Engineering yet? We’ve got the research to prepare for your 2019 hiring initiatives. Go check it out, then meet us back here. The talent shortage. A long-time buzzword in the engineering and manufacturing sectors – one you’d be tempted to tune out by…
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Did you check out our recent 2019 Hiring Insights in IT yet? We’ve got the research you need to prepare for your 2019 hiring initiatives. Go ahead and take a look – we’ll be right here waiting when you get back. Surveys tell us that less than half of all tech professionals are satisfied…
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Did you know that an overwhelming 97% of marketers are reportedly open to new opportunities? Most of them aren’t actively looking, but that number is still a massive cause for concern. Employers are already battling with a marketing talent shortage in order to fill new positions, let alone backfill roles that people leave. This…
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You don’t have to be an accountant to do the math: The BLS reports that 5.5 million jobs in America are currently unfilled due to lack of talent. Meanwhile, they project a 10% increase in the number of finance and accounting occupations by 2026. It’s no surprise, then, that employers can expect 2019 to be…
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The engineering sector is experiencing a brain drain dilemma. Many baby boomer engineers are retiring at greater rates than graduates are entering the workforce. This isn’t a new phenomenon, but it will play a significant role in how organizations strategize for their 2019 hiring. This skills gap is the underlying theme for many of…
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