In today’s world, professional networking is a necessity. Whether you network to get a new job, advance your career, obtain referrals, or just to meet new people, the need to interact and connect with others is important. Many of us like the idea of networking more than networking itself. In other words, it’s common nature…
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Brightwing is teaming up with New Horizons training center to offer a FREE workshop, Job Search Secrets from Industry Experts. Sign up today, space is limited! Learn how to use LinkedIn to it’s full potential, gain insight on resume writing and interviewing and explore the high demand areas of IT. Friday, November 7, 2014 9:00 AM…
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In an industry that has the tendency to change overnight, the most successful web developers are the ones who are always learning. This past week I had the pleasure of attending Self.Conference in Detroit. The conference was for web developers, by web developers and while some aspects were past my level of understanding (I’m just…
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“Because Detroit is a baby tech community, we are helping to build a diverse IT community from the ground up. People from different backgrounds, cities, upbringings are able to get started, and land IT Jobs here.” – Erika Carlson It’s no secret that Detroit is becoming a hot scene for IT development and IT jobs…
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Brightwing and New Horizons are teaming up to help you market your IT skills. Join us for a day of FREE workshops that are sure to make you stand out from the crowd! Are you looking for a job in IT? Have you taken courses to further your experience? Brightwing and New Horizons are working together to…
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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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Video resumes are becoming a topic of “Should you or Should you not.” When done well, and for the right industry, video resumes can really make you stand out from the crowd by showcasing not only your skills, but your personality. In an effort to help you organize your resume into a well thought out…
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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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New year, new job? Friend of Brightwing and beauty guru, Rachel Weiland, has created a makeup tutorial that is packed with interview tips. Her company, Glow of Grace, has makeup tutorials for every occasion from bridal to holiday parties and has helped us out by creating a makeup tutorial for female interviewees. First impressions in…
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Over the years, recruiting firms have gotten a bad rap and here’s why: There are around 17,000 staffing firms in the United States with over 35,000 operating offices. In this mix of companies there is bound to be a bad recruiter that gives us all a bad name through “shady” practices. If you choose to…
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