“Sorry…You’re Overqualified”! Those can be disheartening words for sure when someone is in a feverish job search. Certainly, there are many different points of views: the job-seekers’, the company’s and the recruiter’s. I spoke with a friend of mine who has been in this situation a couple of times while he was searching for a…
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We have a major skills gap in this country; applicants are not qualified; schools aren’t preparing students for jobs; the government isn’t letting in enough high-skill immigrants; and even when the match is right, prospective employees won’t accept jobs at the wages offered. We’ve all heard it. But is it true? A new book by…
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Fashion in the workplace Post recession, a good amount of people in our country are looking to find a new job, a job, a better job, a promotion or expand our networks to make sure we are connected with our industries, and as shallow as it sounds, we need to look good. I have had…
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We have all heard the question at the end of almost every interview, in every industry, at every level. A seemingly simple question, “Do you have any questions for me?” can make a big impact on the outcome of your next interview. As a recent hire here at Brightwing, I had to prepare myself for…
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