Who says engineers aren’t on social media? Although some engineering professionals stray away from the “kings of social media” (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), there are other popular engineering outlets that often get overlooked. We’ve compiled the top 7 social media outlets for engineers. LabRoots is a social network service that aims to improve the scientific collaboration of engineers, tech innovators, and…
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The numbers don’t lie: When it comes to engineering jobs, Michigan is #1 in the U.S. This state was built by the hands of proud engineers, and has continued to be on the cutting edge of technology ever since. There is an incredible need for professionals who can create the software and materials needed for…
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In engineering professions industry wide, a well managed onboarding program can have a measurable impact on employee retention, productivity, employment brand, product/service quality and future hiring success. For these new and highly sought after engineers, a well designed onboarding program addresses the specific information that will help them understand the company and how they fit…
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It’s no secret that engineers are some of the most sought after professionals today, and the marketing to attract and retain their talent is incredibly important. In the words of Pete Soderling, software engineer and founder of Hakka Group, “Engineers are in massive, disproportionate and obscenely high demand. In other words, they’ve become the hottest girls…
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Today’s world of talent acquisition or “recruiting” seems to have some very confusing measurements around what represents value. The market is trending towards more outsourced solutions: RPOs, MSPs, automated resume parsing and screening, as well as off shoring some, or all of the initial contact with potential candidates. This trend seems to represent a quicker delivery (in…
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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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Brightwing will be at the 2012 Fall Engineering and Technology Job Fair on Monday, October 1st. The job fair is taking place at the Suburban Collection Showplace from 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm. The event is being presented by the Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD) Young Engineers Council, ESD Job Bank and ESD Speakers Bureau. This year’s…
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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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If you’ve ever visited one of the popular online dating sites and taken the opportunity to review the profiles of those seeking the “right” person for what they consider an “ideal” relationship you’ll notice a common theme on many of them. The profile of the person they seek is perfect…literally perfect. The list of things…
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Staying creative in the workplace can be challenging, even if you work in a creative environment all day long. I was recently asked in a marketing meeting what websites, books or blogs I read for inspiration and creativity and my list wasn’t that long, in fact it was downright pathetic. I never made time for…
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