BY MICK NARUSCH VP, Practice Development COVID-19 brought a lot of disruption into the job market. But one of the biggest disruptions was shattering the illusion that there’s such a thing as job security. The economy can take a downturn at any point. When that happens, companies will do whatever they can to stay afloat,...
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BY MIKE GOURLEY SR. TECHNICAL RECRUITER Right now, in Q3 2021, the job market for engineers is better than it’s been in a long time. Now is the time to dip your toes into the water and see if you should level up in your career. The high demand for qualified engineers is due to...
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Some know from a very early age what their calling is. But for many, the vision of the right career is not so clear. As with anything, it may take trial and error to discover. Truth is, it's hard to find that sweet spot: where what you like to do overlaps with what you're better...
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Do you approach interviews like a student sitting down to take an exam? You "study" ahead of time, trying to anticipate the "right" answers that the hiring manager is likely looking for? If you do, it's time to stop. The student-teacher analogy is the wrong one. Interviews are not tests where one side goes in...
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BY MIKE GOURLEY SR. TECHNICAL RECRUITER Employers don’t hire for skills. They don’t hire for experience. They don’t even hire for hustle. Sure, those things are important, but they only point to the real thing employers want: value. They’re interested in answering one simple question: → How much value do you provide to the organization,...
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Brightwing, the Talent Expert company, is pleased to announce that they have been named G.R.E.A.T. RECRUITERS CERTIFIED 2021 by G.R.E.A.T. Recruiters, a leading recruiting experience and rating management platform. Brightwing has earned this distinction by proving that their teams guide both jobseekers and employers through a consistently high-touch, high-quality experience throughout the recruitment life cycle....
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You’ve reached the point of no return. You’re ready to leave your job and take on a new role. So, you call up your go-to recruiter, get in front of a few great opportunities, and then accept the offer you’ve been hoping for. When you put in your two-weeks’ notice, though, you get a surprise....
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The pandemic has affected more than just the "where" and "when" of our work days. It's changed our priorities. We've all spent a lot of time thinking and talking about remote work – especially whether it’s desirable once its urgent necessity fades. It’s an important subject, but it’s only a small piece of a...
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On our worst days in years past, remote work was like a mirage. An image of perfection – of cool breezes and comfortable freedom hidden away from the monotony of the cultural desert called the “office.” It functioned like a paradise mostly out of reach. We could step inside the cool, calm hush for a...
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Everyday, we hear another announcement that a tech giant's employees can expect to work from home permanently. Even for those who still plan to return to the office, the road back may be longer than we thought. How do we adapt to our new circumstances? Watch the video below for 3 pieces of advice from...
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