Checking in on the progress you’ve made toward accomplishing set goals is just as important as setting those goals in the first place. That’s exactly what Brightwing’s first annual Mini Summit set out to do. Our full-sized Annual Summit takes place in January; this event includes two days of annual meetings, SWOT analyses, goal setting,...
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Brightwing hosted its first annual Bring Your Kids to Work Day on August 17th. Though National Bring Your Kids to Work Day is traditionally celebrated on the fourth Thursday of April, Brightwing decided to host its event on August 17th, during the summertime, to maximize participation. The lineup of activities for this event included something...
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Family-like atmosphere. Open-door communication. Employee growth. These are the main reasons that Brightwing has been named the overall 10th (out of 100) best place to work in Michigan. In the small company category, Brightwing was named the 5th best place to work. Of all the listed aspects that make Brightwing the best place to work,...
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Engineering Talent Expert Mike Gourley shares his thoughts on a common interview trap: I've talked to many people that say, okay, the interview was scheduled for 30 minutes. It was a virtual call, and the candidate felt like they had a lot of questions. They were very sensitive of the time. They didn't ask those...
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BY VICTOR STESIAK Senior IT Recruiter The phrase, “I’m happy where I am, but I want to keep my options open” is one that puts me immediately on edge. It’s one that tells me a candidate may not be entirely truthful about their motives when speaking with me about a new opportunity. To me, when...
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BY ADRIANA MICHAELS Senior Operations Recruiter There’s many, valid reasons for being willing to take a pay cut. I’ve heard them all: you’re a new parent who wants a less demanding schedule; you’re switching job industries; you value experience over salary, and more. Yet, even though your reasoning to take a pay cut is valid,...
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BY VICTOR STESIAK Senior IT Recruiter It’s no secret: if you express your intentions to leave to your employer and they come back with a counteroffer - perhaps a hefty raise, title promotion, or both - that means you’re a valuable employee. And while it is normal to be tempted by these offers, I only...
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BY ADRIANA MICHAELS Senior Operations Recruiter It’s a red flag when I come across a candidate whose LinkedIn profile doesn’t match their resume. This can suggest a lack of professionalism. It can also indicate that you, as a candidate, are not detail-oriented. Worst case, when your resume and LinkedIn profile don’t match, it can make...
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Engineering Talent Expert Mike Gourley shares a hot take: Prepare questions for your interview like the job description doesn't exist. Changing jobs is a huge decision for you -- for just in life in general, for your family. And I hate hearing that you wound up in an opportunity that you regret. So a...
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Brightwing has overcome the “recruiter stereotype.” The stereotype that characterizes recruiters as pushy, selfish, and deceitful (among other things). On July 18th, 2023 Brightwing was named a top rated IT and engineering staffing firm by Great Recruiters. Great Recruiters is a candidate experience and management platform that solicits and measures feedback from tens of thousands...
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