“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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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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Your company tanks. You get laid off. You get fired. You quit. You find yourself without work, and suddenly you lose sight of what you can do to turn life’s lemons into lemonade. Pity parties are natural, but are not a productive way to spend your newly found free time. Job hunting is a given,…
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We have a major skills gap in this country; applicants are not qualified; schools aren’t preparing students for jobs; the government isn’t letting in enough high-skill immigrants; and even when the match is right, prospective employees won’t accept jobs at the wages offered. We’ve all heard it. But is it true? A new book by…
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Fashion in the workplace Post recession, a good amount of people in our country are looking to find a new job, a job, a better job, a promotion or expand our networks to make sure we are connected with our industries, and as shallow as it sounds, we need to look good. I have had…
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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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It’s that time of year for Spring Cleaning! A lot of people think of Spring Cleaning is just for their house but did you ever think about taking a look at your resume? Recently, Brightwing hosted a Resume Workshop. It was a great success and the attendees’ reviews from it were very positive. Here are…
Continue reading ...TROY, Mich. – October 3, 2011- Troy, Mich. based Brightwing, the staffing and training company that elevates human performance, will be attending the 2011 Greater Detroit Engineering and IT Career Fair on October 6 at the Troy Marriott Hotel from 11 am to 7 pm. The fair is being presented by Automation Alley, who has…
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So you’re probably wondering what job markets are on the rise in 2011? Well, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, information technology is seeing substantial hires this year. What a lot of people do not know, however, is just how many new job positions are starting to form. The rise of emerging technologies has…
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I hear that you are unhappy with your job and are ready to leave! You got in touch with a recruiter who found you an amazing position and the phrase “goodbye” is roaring in your head. Those bridges are ready to be burned, but hold up a minute. Flight Restriction People are always afraid of…
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