One of our newer Sourcers/Recruiters, Rachel Harris, is a former school teacher who found herself making a switch from 12 years of teaching experience into entry level business positions. She had been a recruiter prior to starting with Brightwing, and has great advice for navigating an entire career change: Maybe I’m a little dramatic, but…
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First Impressions My dad once asked me a question before my first day at a new school, in a new state, “How many chances do you have to make a first impression?” The answer of course is once. Like it or not, first impressions matter in all situations both personal and professional, and they happen…
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How you approach a new hire’s first day may determine whether he’s with you for the long term. Fact: 46% of new hires are gone within eighteen months,1 and almost half of those losses occur in the first forty-five days of employment.2 Those numbers aren’t just startling; they’re expensive. How can you design your hiring…
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Accounting & Finance, Career Growth, Engineering, Entry-Level, Human Resources, Information Technology, Job Search, Manufacturing, Marketing, Operations
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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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…
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What is your company’s core purpose? Have you ever even taken the time to answer this question? A company without a purpose is about as successful as a sailboat without a sail. You can still float, but going forward is out of the question. It is the heart of what your company stands for in…
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