Using networking to find a job is so easy, that even a seven year old could do it. When I was seven, I moved from Tucson, Arizona to Columbus, Ohio. I had no family or friends anywhere near the Midwest, and to be very honest, the thought of starting school with strangers in the winter seemed…
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“Give every man thine ear, but few thy voice.” William Shakespeare There is no communication skill that is more important to your business and relationship success than listening. If you really want to improve your communication skills and thus your success, read carefully. We’ll start with the answer and then proceed to the questions. Here’s…
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Wednesday, March 13th 5:00 p.m. St Andrews Hall 431 E Congress St Detroit MI 48226 Google Map Brightwing is co-sponsoring a networking event for Metro Detroit IT professionals. The party is being hosted by Detroitnet.org, a non-profit group that provides an online and offline venue for professionals in and around the Information Technology industry to network with…
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Have you ever found yourself standing in the corner of a crowded room, surrounded by strangers, with your palms sweating more and more with every passing moment? Did this nerve-wracking moment of your life happen to be at a networking event or career fair? Never fear! You are not alone, and this does not have…
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We have all been there; standing in line in a room full of strangers, attempting to catch the eye of that special someone while rapid firing facts about ourselves. No, I am not talking about speed dating; I am talking about career fairs. While nerve-racking, they can be a great way to get out and…
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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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