Category: Personal Branding

Are All Hires Now Purple Squirrels? Recruiting in a 0% Unemployment Market

  From the Desk of Jason Hochstein, Director of Talent Acquisition at Brightwing Your firm just got hit with a great job req (.NET Developer? Corporate Accountant? Quality Engineer? You pick!), and it’s a client you can’t afford to disappoint. Only problem is, every trick up your sleeve and tool in your shed may not…

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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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How to Perfect Your Elevator Pitch

Mastering your elevator pitch can land you the job you’ve been looking for! Whether you’re at a networking event, hanging-out with friends or actually run into someone in an elevator, your elevator pitch must grab people’s attention.   What is an elevator pitch? An elevator pitch is a 30-second speech used to summarize who you are, your…

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Professional Networking Tips

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again– Professional Networking is essential for your career. From the grocery store to a professional networking event, you should always be prepared. With the right guide, you can strengthen your networking skills and improve on your weaknesses. Follow these tips to make a greater impression while networking:   1….

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Professional Networking: Expanding Connections

Networking is one of the most beneficial career advancement techniques. Developing and implementing a professional networking strategy is a great way to promote your personal brand, build new business relationships, and discover new opportunities throughout your career.   Although it may seem difficult at times, networking can be very simple and enjoyable. Best part? There is…

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