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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Today, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics released the Employment Situation Summary for May 2014. Overall, the unemployment numbers have held at 6.3 percent, but there are increases in employment industry wide. Here’s a quick summary: 1. Employment in temporary help services continued to trend up (+14,000) and has grown by 224,000 over the past year. This…
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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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Hands down the most difficult interview questions: “Do you have any questions for me?”. If this interview question gives you the “deer in headlights” look, you have definitely landed on the right blog post. Asking questions at the end of an interview is not only for your employer to check your research, but asking your…
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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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Automakers up Their Recruiting Game in Detroit and Across the Country It’s no secret; Detroit’s automotive world is in serious need of recruiting STEM talent to drive the next wave of automotive technology. And in this race for today’s top Engineering, Design and IT grads, the automotive world is up against Silicon Valley and the…
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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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