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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This year feels a little bit reminiscent of the movie Groundhog Day with Bill Murray. We’re seeing the same forecasts that have been the reality for months: demand for tech talent massively exceeds the supply. In fact, this will be a repeating scenario for the next decade, with a debilitating talent shortage to the tune…
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In the customer service space, 83% of consumers prefer to interact with real-life human beings instead of chatbots. In recruiting and hiring, where the stakes are critically higher, we believe the majority of candidates have the same preference. In fact, we recently explored how AI is sparking evolution of the recruitment process (grab the eBook…
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With 20% of American households owning a smart speaker like Amazon’s Alexa-enabled Echo devices, that simple request isn’t altogether out-of-this-world. The ease with which we’re adapting to AI-powered devices suggests we’d be willing to hand over even the most impactful decisions like finding a new career or searching for top talent. And, in fact,…
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Where in the world are the best .NET developers? Honestly, I can’t give you exact coordinates, but I have figured out what it takes to recruit the best of the best. It’s been 16 years since the .NET framework was first launched into the world, but the need for skilled professionals has only…
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This article is Part 6 in a series of “Real Stories from Real Recruiters.” We check in with several Brightwingers to reveal some important lessons for anyone who’s looking either for talent or for opportunities. This story is from Brightwing’s Adriana Michaels, Senior Recruiter. When candidates work with recruiters, they’re essentially putting their career…
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This article is Part 5 in a series of “Real Stories from Real Recruiters.” We check in with several Brightwingers to reveal some important lessons for anyone who’s looking either for talent or for opportunities. This story is from Brightwing’s Adriana Michaels, Senior Recruiter. Referrals really are one of the most powerful sources of…
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For anyone faced with hiring in today’s intensely competitive candidate market, the promises of Artificial Intelligence are attractive. The primary goal of AI in hiring is to automate hundreds of time-consuming recruiting tasks while simultaneously helping a company make smarter hiring decisions. Doesn’t that sound like the best thing since sliced bread? Well, perhaps…
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No two staffing firms are alike. Even among lists of the most highly rated firms, their services, processes, and philosophies are as unique as your own, and picking one at random is unlikely to result in long-term success. So what should you look for in a staffing and recruiting firm that can best…
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If you build it, they will come. An excellent company culture goes a long way in attracting candidates, and at a time when chasing talent for weeks and months on end is the norm, it can make all the difference in landing the right professionals quickly. According to a survey of over 615,000 Glassdoor…
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