Ever wonder which computer programming languages pay the most? According to Business Insider, the average salary for computer programmers just hit an all-time high as it approached $100,000. Having knowledge in programming languages such as Objective C, Java, or .NET is proving to be highly rewarding. Upon researching some of the most popular programming languages with the TIOBE Programming…
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In today’s professional world, the concepts of UI and UX are being used interchangeably. Understanding the difference will help companies to hire and target the right people, optimize design efforts, and help professionals make sound and optimal career-related decisions. In other words – “A UI without UX is like a painter slapping paint onto…
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Grand Circus is excited to announce the scholarship opportunities for their upcoming Enterprise Developer Bootcamp. The role of an enterprise developer is exciting – salaries of senior .NET developers average $105,000 annually and career opportunities pop up every day across metro Detroit. Employers are looking for .NET talent, and are ready to fill these…
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There is no better time than now to jump-start your career as an IT professional in the Metro-Detroit area. According to the Detroit Free Press, user-interface software developers and systems engineers are 2 of the hottest jobs in Michigan this year! It’s no easy task to start or change career paths. Luckily for Detroiters, there are…
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Are you looking for a job in IT? Make sure that you are presenting more than just your technical skills to potential employers. In a study released April of this year, it was found that 77% of employers believe that “soft skills (less tangible skills associated with one’s personality, such as a positive attitude) are…
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In an industry that has the tendency to change overnight, the most successful web developers are the ones who are always learning. This past week I had the pleasure of attending Self.Conference in Detroit. The conference was for web developers, by web developers and while some aspects were past my level of understanding (I’m just…
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Brightwing and New Horizons are teaming up to help you market your IT skills. Join us for a day of FREE workshops that are sure to make you stand out from the crowd! Are you looking for a job in IT? Have you taken courses to further your experience? Brightwing and New Horizons are working together to…
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Friend of Brightwing, IT in the D (Detroit for those not familiar), runs one of the best and largest networking groups in the Metro Detroit Area, blog and internet radio show of the same namesake. Recently, a blog was written explaining their frustrations with net-workers who accept job rejection instead of taking the initiative to…
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Erika Carlson of Detroit Labs, Girl Develop IT and Grand Circus learned to code, and wants to show you how to develop your skills “If someone would have told me that software and app development and learning to code were just a different way of fixing human problems, I would have started my career as…
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Our IT friends at DetroitNet.Org have a great radio show that streams online, every Monday and has been downloaded in every state except Alaska and Wyoming. They are entertaining, smart, and have been kind enough to include us a few times on their show “IT in the D.” On October 7th, our third showing, Brightwingers Elyse Lopez,…
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