Category: Engineering

How to Negotiate a Job Offer

  Negotiating a job offer begins the moment you start your job search. The key is to be prepared by researching similar positions in the industry. Doing your homework will help you make smarter, more reasonable decisions and establish a negotiation strategy. The most important factor in negotiating a job offer is confidence – confidence…

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5 Interpersonal Skills Every Engineer Should Have

This may be the understatement of the year: right now there is an incredible need for engineers. All skill sets and experience levels are in high demand from start ups to giant corporations, but that doesn’t mean that every engineer will be employed or successful.   In the thriving STEM fields, interpersonal skills are becoming increasingly important…

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Engineering Career Outlook

Engineering is a growing field with ample opportunities. As one of the most in-demand jobs of 2016, it’s a great time to start your engineering career. Embark in your profession following the advice of professionals in the field, and learning more on various career paths, opportunities, and the employment outlook for the upcoming years.    …

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Companies in Connected Car News (Not Only Auto Industry)

Companies in the U.S (and beyond) are hitting new autonomous milestones every day. The competition is heavy, and so is the creativity. GM and Toyota are in the news again, but so is…Dominoes? 5 trending connected car stories this week:     GM Deal Is A Big Move In Autonomous Vehicle Quest General Motors received quick regulatory approval of its…

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Engineering Events in Metro Detroit (September 2015)

Metro Detroit engineers are among the best innovators in the nation. In fact, Southeast Michigan ranks 1st in the number of technology engineering degrees earned. That being said, we’re striving to keep engineers in the loop by announcing the top engineering events in Metro Detroit at the beginning of every month. From networking meetups & seminars to…

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6 Career Fairs Brightwing is Attending This Fall

One of our favorite times of the year is upon us – it’s career fair season! This year, Brightwing plans to attend 6 IT and/or Engineering career fairs.   Cutting-edge, exclusive opportunities you can expect to see at the fairs include Software Development, Project Management, Big Data Analysis, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, and more! To see a complete list of our…

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The Best States to Live in Financially

Ranking the best states to live in can often lead to drawn out, subjective conclusions. It’s been done before in many different ways, and everyone likes to see their state on top. But when it comes to the best states to live in financially, MoneyRates delivered with some of the best cut-and-dry data.   5 financial factors were evaluated to rank the…

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MCity Advances Michigan into Role as Epicenter for Next-Gen Vehicle Research and Development

Michigan’s commitment to becoming the global leader in next-generation mobility research and development received a big boost this week with the opening of the University of Michigan’s MCity test track in Ann Arbor. The track’s 32 acres include urban and suburban simulations for connected and autonomous vehicles, complete with streets, intersections, traffic lights, sidewalks and…

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