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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The informational interview or telephone interview thank you letter may be informal, but is an absolute must. Sometimes getting a meeting with a dream employer can be a challenge, and if you don’t thank them for taking the time, landing a job could be out of the question. This thank you can be handwritten, but…
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Picture this: You are on your computer applying for a position at your dream company. As you enthusiastically upload your cover letter and resume, 1,000 other applicants are applying for that same position at that exact same company. This is the harsh reality of job hunting online. The volume of applicants is enormous, so it…
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The world of interviewing is changing. Face to face interviews are becoming more prevalent later in the process, rather than in the beginning. Although phone interviews and in-person interviews are different in the sense of location, one cannot treat them as so. The initial telephone interview can either make or break your chances of proceeding…
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An important aspect of interviewing is having widespread knowledge about the specific company you are interviewing for. This can be achieved in obvious ways, such as researching the company’s history, mission statement, and its products and services. However, in this technological day and age, one needs to look past the first page of Google. In…
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Memorial Day is the holiday where we as a nation, remember those that have given their lives in the service of our Nation. While we are all enjoying our first long weekend of the summer, remember to take a few moments to think about all those who have given what Abraham Lincoln called the “last…
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What happens when you have vast knowledge and work experience but no degree? There are a few different ways of looking at this hurdle, but thinking that you can’t get a great position without a degree shouldn’t be one of them. In general, many large companies require a bachelor’s degree. Because of the volume of resumes they…
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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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Lie #1: We will find you the perfect candidate right away. The Truth: No recruiting company has a stack of ‘perfect’ candidates waiting around for your particular job to become available. Finding the right candidate takes time – time to understand your company culture, time to specify the need you’re looking to fill, time to…
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