Complacency kills careers. That’s why career advancement is a top priority for most professionals. But what is the best way to move your career forward: hopping to a new job, or growing within your current organization? That’s the question a lot of people are facing right now, especially as the Great Resignation continues in full...
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In 2019, Texas A&M professor Anthony Klotz dubbed the phrase “The Great Resignation” to describe a voluntary, mass exodus from the workforce. According to recent data, it looks like that’s exactly what we’re living through right now: 11.5 million workers quit their jobs between April and June 2021 (U.S. Department of Labor) For every 100...
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Given the plethora of job opportunities in the market right now, it’s natural to consider making a career change. However, you may be thinking: “I don’t want to be a job hopper.” We get it. For years, we’ve all been warned about having short stints on a resume. The pressure to stay with a single...
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BY MICK NARUSCH VP, Practice Development It’s no secret that we’re in the middle of a national talent shortage. And, unfortunately, the data seems to indicate that we’re in this for the long haul. According to new research from Korn Ferry, there will likely be 85 million jobs unfilled between now and 2030 due to...
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BY KIM LEWIS Senior Recruiter Is my job offering me everything I want in my career? Or is there another role out there with more opportunity? If you’re asking yourself this question, you’re not alone. According to CNBC, 25 percent of workers are considering quitting their jobs once the pandemic fully subsides. When it comes...
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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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BY STEVE ERMAK PRACTICE LEAD - ENGINEERING & DESIGN Right now, in 2021, the engineering market is white hot. Although there are plenty of students with engineering degrees, fewer and fewer candidates have the requisite skills to succeed as engineers in top organizations. This is resulting in a growing talent gap: too many jobs and...
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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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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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