Professional Portfolio Essentials

Professional Portfolio EssentialsProfessional Portfolio EssentialsCreating and maintaining a professional portfolio is part of the price of admission to the creative industry whether youre seeking an in-house role, agency job or running a freelance business. But what exactly do you need, and what format is right for you? Heres a quick QA.What is a professional portfolio?Whether its digital or print, your professional portfolio is essentially a collection of work samples that demonstrate your creative skills. Think of it as a visual resume that communicates the message I have done great creative work for others and I can do the same for you.Who needs a professional portfolio?Anyone who wants to work as a creative professional, including graphic designers, web designers, UX designers, copywriters, marketing communications professionals and multimedia experts.Should I have a digital portfolio?Yes Every creative professional should at least have a digital portfolio of some kind. Agency o wners and hiring managers often surf online portfolios as their first step when determining which candidates to contact for interviews. If you want to be on their radar, youll need a digital portfolio. You can post one on your website or use sites like Behance, Coroflot or Carbonmade to get up and running quickly.A well-optimized digital portfolio lets you share samples with anyone, anywhere, which can be a great time-saver when youre talking to potential clients or employers. It also helps you to pre-qualify prospects so you waste less time talking to people who arent a good fit for you. Some portfolio apps and websites also let you tailor what you show depending on the situation or the prospects needs.SEARCH OPEN JOBSDo I also need a printed portfolio?While digital portfolios are versatile and inexpensive, its sometimes easier to communicate your skills by sharing a tangible item that the would-be client or employer can hold in their hands. Consider having a printed portfolio in a ddition to your digital presence if one or more of the following apply to youYou frequently present samples to more than one person during face-to-face meetingsYou regularly work in a larger format than the size of a laptop or iPad screenYou want to show fine photographic detailYour work is three-dimensional, such as packagingYour samples feature specialty folding, die-cutting, pop-ups or other custom paper treatmentsYour samples use elements that dont display well on computer screens, such as metallic or neon colors, reflective surfaces and varnishes.How many pieces should I include in my professional portfolio?A safe range is eight to 12 samples. Aim to show the breadth of your abilities with as few samples as possible, so choose carefully from the best pieces you have. If there is something in your portfolio you dont love, leave it out. Its important to self-audit and be koranvers that your professional portfolio represents your best work and clearly demonstrates the type of skil l the client or employer is looking for. Some creatives maintain a larger secondary portfolio in Evernote or a similar tool. That way you can quickly access two or three appropriate selections when a client says, We like what we see in your portfolio, but have you ever done X?And heres a quick bonus tip for copywriters Be sure to include work samples that your design colleagues have done an excellent job with. A little visual appeal makes your work more than just a wall of words. If possible, use pieces featuring a variety of design styles to reinforce your versatility as a copywriter.How often should I update my professional portfolio?Whether its digital or physical, youll want to update your portfolio regularly to keep it fresh. Theres no hard and fast rule, but looking things over at least once a quarter is a good general practice. Any time you complete a project that youre really proud of, consider adding it to your portfolio sooner rather than later. Youll also want to rotate o ut any samples that are becoming stale or dated. Looking for creative work? You can create your own digital portfolio on The Creative Group website. If youre not yet a TCG candidate, simply submit your resume to get started.

ASMEs New President Said Jahanmir Discusses Goals for FY19 at...

ASMEs New President Said Jahanmir Discusses Goals for FY19 at... ASMEs New President Said Jahanmir Discusses Goals for FY19 at... ASMEs New President Said Jahanmir Discusses Goals for FY19 at Presidents DinnerJune 15, 2018 Said Jahanmir, ASMEs new president, outlined his goals for his term as ASMEs 137th president during the Presidents Dinner on June 5 at the ASME Annual Meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia.During his inaugural address at the ASME Annual Meeting Presidents Dinner on June 5 in Vancouver, Canada, ASMEs new President Said Jahanmir discussed his goals for his yearlong term, which include increasing the number of active members, especially early career engineers and students, and motivating staff and volunteers to develop genuine collaboration and partnerships. Cultivating an active and motivated membership base is essential to ensure the continued success of the Society and appealing to the rising generation of engineers is necessary for that to happen, Dr. Jahanmir said. We must attract and retain students and early career engineers and capture their energy, creativity and passion, he said. In order to do this, he continued, we need to have a clear value proposition that includes new programs and services. We should provide what members, and particularly younger members, need for their professional growth, for example professional development and leadership training. ASMEs immediate Past President Charla Wise passed the presidential gavel to ASME President Said Jahanmir during the Presidents Dinner.In addition, Jahanmir said, it is also imperative that we strive for increased diversity and inclusion, not only in ASME, but also in our profession keeping in mind that diversity is a major contributor to our success as engineers and to finding innovative solutions.On the subject of volunteer and staff collaboration, Jahanmir noted that the ASME structure and culture have always been based on a close partnership between staff and volunteers. We n eed to nurture this relationship and make it more seamless. Charla Wise, ASMEs immediate past president, reflected on the past year during her speech at the Presidents Dinner.As his address drew to a close, Jahanmir expressed optimism for ASMEs future. I am convinced that we have a great path for future, he said. I look forward to the opportunity of serving as your president and setting the stage for this great Society to achieve its true potential and serve humanity by improving the quality of life worldwide.Earlier in the program, ASMEs new Immediate Past President Charla Wise reflected on high points of the term over which she had just presided, including the continued implementation of ASMEs new strategy, the creation of the new Group Engagement Committee, the selection of Thomas Costabile as ASMEs new executive director, and the adoption of the new Integrated Operating Plan, which set budgets and targets for ASME staff and volunteers of the segments, divisions, councils and se ctions. (Left to right) ASME Executive Director Thomas Costabile, ASME President-Nominee Richard Laudenat, ASME President Said Jahanmir, and ASME immediate Past President Charla Wise at the Presidents Dinner in Vancouver. We have just begun the evolution of ASME, Wise said. A year ago, I said that my theme for this year would be Continuity, as we move forward, together. I have said it many times and continue to believe it. This is the answer to ensuring a healthy and robust organization. Thats the beauty of ASMEs strategy that the Board has been working on for several years. It brings us continuity as we look to the future. It helps us move forward toward achieving our mission by having clear goals. It brings us all together.Wise challenged the ASME members in the audience to DARE to create the future D Disseminate ASMEs technical knowledge and solutions A Advance and apply engineering knowledge for improving the quality of life R Recognize each others accomplishments and achi evements and E Excite the next generation engineers. We must DARE to create the future because we are leading the charge and we have the knowledge, expertise and commitment to make this world a better place, Wise said.

The number 1 book that made me a stronger person

The number 1 book that made me a stronger personThe number 1 book that made me a stronger personQuite literally - in fact - I have beat over 170 personal fitness records since I read this book in August 2012.But it made me stronger in all aspects of my life, because it taught me how I can strengthen myself in every area of my life.BeforePrior to reading this book, I welches aimless. I lived just to get by. I felt I didnt utilize my potential, but I felt I had no control over my life.I led the reactive life. When the prolonged period of student loan forbearance ended, I asked for a salary raise. When my wife got pregnant with our third kid, we looked for our own place in emergency mode.Because I felt no deeper purpose in my life, I succumbed to many pleasures in order to temporarily forget about this void. I played computer games, read a lot of fiction, browsed news sites mindlessly and watched TV.I didnt believe I could achieve anything meaningful like get better job, develop my ed ucation, have positive impact on the lives of others, deepen my spiritual life, lose weight or start my own business.SerendipityThe Slight Edge landed in my lap while I was on vacation in Ireland. I had been visiting my parents as well as my sister who literally travels the world.She had the book - I was bored. I hadnt read anything concerning personal development for about 16 years. Long ago, I decided that personal development doesnt work for me.But I was bored.So I read it in one day.Jeff Olson elaborated on Jim Rohns simple messages regarding success and failureSuccess is nothing more than a few simple disciplines, practiced every day.Failure is simply a few errors in judgment, repeated every day.Jeff explained in details how small disciplines accumulate their effect and how small errors in judgement bring disaster to ones life.The Slight Edge was different than all the books I had read previously. When I reflected on my past, I quickly noticed cases when I could attribute my s uccesses to my daily disciplines, and my failures - to daily neglect.I tried to start a MLM (Multi-level-marketing) business when I was 17 years old. I failed because of my fear of personal interactions. I simply didnt do enough on a daily basis to succeed.InspirationMy past successes were especially motivating for me.I passed my final high school exams with flying colors and (barely) got in a university. I attributed that to my learning habit that I cultivated during the vacations before the last year of high school. For one hour a day, I had been studying math and English. It was enough not to lose momentum before the last year.I could do well over 100 pushups in a row, because every morning I did one consecutive series of them in the morning.I got an educational stipend during my forth year at a university simply because I attended all lectures. My brighter colleagues didnt have this habit - and showing up was enough to beat them.InternalizationBecause I could find concrete exa mples from my past, I owned the lessons instanced in the book. I internalized them. I read the book only once and I skipped a few first chapters. But I have lived it since then.I didnt start right away. 16 years of inertia was a lot to overcome.But I couldnt get rid of the books message. In the end, I decided to give it a try because I had nothing to lose. I was sure I could not change my life. If I had failed with The Slight Edges implementation, where would I have been? Only at the same miserable place.It took me one whole month before I finally sat down and wrote down several goals. Additionally, I wrote down 15 daily disciplines that should have helped me to achieve them.The Simple BeginningIt took me only about 15 minutes to come up with those goals and disciplines. Every answer was hidden in me despite the years of avoiding self-analysis.I quickly abandoned 5 out of the 15 disciplines. They were stupid ideas or simply hard to implement in the place where my life was.The rest o f them, I had been practicing for at least several months. They were spot on. Even those I abandoned at the later stage, brought me significant results.For example, I decided to study professional documentation for 10 minutes a day. In two years, I passed three exams and got two professional certificates in Oracle database certification.StrengtheningSix of the initial disciplines, Ive been practicing for years and they still contribute to my life.Small consistent daily disciplines revolutionized my life.I quickly noticed results. In one month of speed reading practice, I doubled my reading speed. That was the first time I thought, Wow, this approach worksI had no idea how well it worked. I was right - I had nothing to lose. I just couldnt envision how much I had to win.Because of those initial results visible in a few areas, I kept all my disciplines and even added more along the way.In some areas - like my spiritual life - I was convinced I couldnt observe results. Its not somet hing that is measurable - and any internal feelings in that regard could be misleading. But I knew that the Slight Edge way was universal, so I kept my spiritual disciplines as well.After a couple of months, I discovered I want to become a writer. In eight months, I publishedmy first book. I kept my writing-related disciplines even though my results were laughable.In the first 5 months, I earned an equivalent of a single overtime hour at my day job. After 18 months since reading, The Slight Edge and publishing five books - my royalties reached 2% of my salary.However, I was hooked. I trusted the process. Success is a few simple disciplines repeated consistently over time.The ResultsThe Slight Edge made me stronger.15 months after I read it, the new edition of the book was published. My transformation story was included in it.Since 2014, Ive been publishing the annualSlight Edgereports describing my progress.The last onewas quite impressive.The next one will be even more impressive . Its still three months to the anniversary, but I already doubled my book sales doubled the number of my email subscribers and quadrupled some other metrics in my business.I earn more than half of my day job salary from royalties and my coaching practice.Hundreds of thousands people read my articles online. Thousands of people buy my books every year. Thousands of people follow me on social media and look up to me.This is unbelievable. When I compare the two pictures, I cannot connect the dots. Five years ago, I started a dozen of small daily disciplines.Today, I influence lives of thousands people.I grew in strength.This article was originally published atQuora.

How to Apply for Disability Insurance Benefits

How to Apply for Disability Insurance BenefitsHow to Apply for Disability Insurance BenefitsYou might be considering applying for disability insurance benefits if youve become disabled from work due to an illness or injury. Depending on your circumstances, you could be eligible for thousands of dollars each month to cover your personal and health care needs. Disability benefits can provide much-needed cash for paying rent or mortgage payments, for food and utilities, and for ongoing care to make sure you have the best quality of life possible. How to Get Started Workers Compensation The process of applying for disability benefits starts with your employers or former employers human resource department. Consider how you became disabledif it occurred on the job, and determine if the injury or illness was directly work-related. If so, you should have already been approved for workers compensation coverage and received some level of medical care and benefits, at least for a short per iod of time. Speak with an attorney to learn about your rights and find out where you stand if you havent been approved for workers compensation. Short- and Long-Term Disability Benefits You might also be eligible for short-term disability and/or long-term disability benefits if your employer offers them and if they were something you signed up for. These benefits can equal from 40% to 60% of your former salary. Ask your HR representative about this, or talk directly with the disability plan provider to get more information about eligibility requirements. Each plan can vary. If Youve Left Your Job Youll also want to talk with a qualified disability attorney if you developed a health care concern while you were employed and later resigned because of it. An attorney might be able to get you approved for work-related disability benefits even if youve left your job. Repetitive injuries from work tasks, unreported accidents, and harmful work conditions can affect your wellbeing m onths after leaving a job. Life-Long Disabilities Your next course of action is to apply for permanent disability benefits if your condition developed over a period of time through no fault of your employer, or if youve been diagnosed with a life-long disability. You can apply through your local Social Security office. The process is long- it can take up to two years to be approved for benefits in some cases. Youll have to rely on your personal savings and assets in the meantime, as well as the support of friends and family. The good news is that benefits are retroactive to the date you originally applied. You can expect a lump sum payment after youre approved, followed by regular monthly payments thereafter. Submit your application for Social Security disability insurance as soon as possible. You can use an online form, or visit your local Social Security office. Call 1-800-772-1213 toll-free to make an appointment. WHAT YOULL NEED Youll need certain information to fill out the application for benefits. Make sure you take this information with you if you apply in personMedical records Know what you have been diagnosed with, the date you were diagnosed, and your physician information.Workers compensation records You can request this through your employers HR office.Names and birthdates of all your household members You might be eligible for additional benefits based on family size.Checking and savings account numbers These will be used to verify income eligibility for SSI benefits and for direct deposit of benefits.Proof of U.S. citizenship status and your address Your U.S.-issued drivers license and birth certificate should suffice.List of any prescription medication you take for your condition You might be eligible for medical coverage under Medicare.Your detailed work history for the last 15 years The Social Security Administration will want to know about your jobs, tasks, and your ability to work. Youll receive notification of a time for a hearing. You ll meet with a Social Security case manager who will review your documentation with you, ask you for additional information if needed, and schedule a follow-up visit if necessary. Now the waiting game begins. You should be notified in about 45 days of the status of your case. Dont be shocked if your anfangsbuchstabe request is denied, because 70% of cases are denied the first time. You can appeal if necessary, and you should retain a Social Security disability attorney to represent you the second time around.

Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines Time for a Comeback

Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines Time for a Comeback Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines Time for a Comeback Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines Time for a Comeback?Invented prior to World War II, the vertical-axis wind turbine (VAWT) had some appealing features the vertical orientation accepted wind from any direction and the heavy generator and gearbox equipment rested on the ground instead of on the tower (much easier to access). However, compared to advances in horizontal-axis wind turbines, VAWT disadvantages included the longer total blade length per swept area, cyclic loading, structural resonance, lack of aerodynamic braking, and higher operating costs. As horizontal-axis wind turbine (HAWT) technologies continued to improve and rotor costs dropped, the HAWT became the dominant technology for land-based wind systems, especially over the last two decades. Although they are not the frontrunner for 5-MW-10-MW land-based systems, VAWTs may be the favored technology for larger offshore systems in the 10-MW-20-MW scale, where the vertical-axis rotor architecture offers potentially large reductions in cost of energy (COE) for operations and maintenance, substructure, installation, and infrastructure. Evaluating Feasibility This idea is currently being tested at Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico, where a research team is evaluating the feasibility of VAWT architecture for large-scale deployment in the offshore environment. The goal is to reduce the biggest barrier to offshore wind developmenthigh COEby 20% or more through the application of VAWT rotor technology. The research project will Develop innovative VAWT rotor designs that result in cost-effective and easily manufactured rotors for deep-water offshore machines Demonstrate the potential for greater than 20%t reduction in COE for deep-water, floating VAWT systems Develop specialized manufacturing techniques, certification test methods, and a commercialization plan for offshore VAWT rotors Test, in a wind tunn el and combined wind-wave tank, a proof-of-concept subscale, deep-water floating offshore wind-turbine generator employing a VAWT rotor Sandia National Laboratories is undertaking a project to test the feasibility of vertical-axis wind turbine (VAWT) architecture for large-scale deployment in the offshore environment. Image Sandia National Laboratories Modeling suggests the COE reduction opportunities follow from three fundamental characteristics of the VAWT lower turbine center of gravity, reduced machine complexity, and the opportunity for scaling the machine to the 10-MW-20-MW size, says Matthew Barone, one of the projects lead researchers in Sandias Wind Water Power Technologies Department. Several rotor architecture concepts that incorporate unique VAWT load-alleviation and braking strategies will be considered, especially for curved-bladed Darrieus rotors and lightweight, towerless V- or U-shaped rotors. A rotor optimized for increased energy capture, as well as airfoils opti mized for use with load-alleviation concepts, will also be tested. Design Requirements The most original and innovative aspect of this work will be the suite of rotor design solutions we are developing that simultaneously address the need for reliable aerodynamic braking, while also smoothing out power and torque oscillations associated with VAWTs, says Barone. By addressing these design requirements through rotor innovations, we hope to retain the VAWTs inherent advantage of simplicity of design, while improving its overall cost-effectiveness in the offshore environment. The ultimate VAWT rotor design may also create manufacturing challenges. The complexity and scale of a 10-MW-20-MW VAWT blade structure, along with significant differences in blade loading, may require specialized manufacturing processes. Researchers will also identify the best materials, coatings, and manufacturing options for the VAWT rotors. Total estimated reduction in COE from the baseline work is 28%. The mos t important COE reduction categories are the increased annual energy production and reduced operations and maintenance, support structure, and balance-of-system costs. These reductions more than offset the increase in blade costs due to the longer VAWT blades. Deep-water deployment in a larger wind resource also plays an important role, accounting for 32% of the COE reduction due to increased energy capture. However, calculations were also performed for the HAWT baseline in the deep-water wind resource, and COE reduction for the VAWT concept relative to the revised baseline is still 21%. The greatest challenge of this project is combining past successes in VAWT design with new innovations that will result in dramatically improved machines for offshore, says Barone. This type of research runs counter to the usual incremental nature of wind turbine innovation. We feel, however, that the challenges presented by offshore wind demand new approaches. For deepwater applications at the 10MW -20-MW scale, the VAWT architecture is potentially a transformational technologysomething that may be necessary for large-scale offshore wind development in the U.S. fruchtmark Crawford is an independent writer.The greatest challenge of this project is combining past successes in VAWT design with new innovations that will result in dramatically improved machines for offshore.Matthew Barone, lead researcher, Sandias Wind & Water Power Technologies Department

Resume Tips 2019 - the Story

Resume Tips 2019 - the Story Finding the Best Resume Tips 2019 What lots of people dont know is the way to compose a good resume, one that is going to have them notlageiced. Building an excellent job resume is simple enough, especially in the day and age of computers with spell check. Maximize your chances of succeeding by taking a look at LOTS of free resume examples. Imagine a lot of other individuals copy the exact one. When you have completed your very first job resume, be certain to save it. You need to understand how to compose a resume to find the ideal job. If youre looking for a professional job, youll need to get a resume. Whether youre on the lookout for a job linked to design or not, design thinking is an invaluable skill to get. Do a search utilizing any of the big search engines such as Google, Yahoo, or MSN and youll find loads of resources to aid you. The tips below are an excellent collection of resume help for felons who are ready to begin all over agai n by locating a good job. First impressions matter, even if it has to do with resumes. Your resume should be formatted in an easy, professional way. The basic resume sections is going to be the exact same. Change career resume examples reveal that you should begin with personal info. Then youll move on to other resume examples that tell you just how to present your educational info and any special skills youve got. Looking for resume samples in your subject of expertise may also offer you a sense of the quantity of pages that are usually expected in your area. Resume Tips 2019 the Ultimate Convenience Consequently, job seekers have to understand how to sell their abilities and qualifications with the support of their primary advertising document. If you dont have teaching experience, then emphasize any training you might have done. The skills required vary based on the field youre applying for. A normal job may not be won with a totally free expert Resume sample. Resume Tips 2019 and Resume Tips 2019 - The Perfect Combination Your contact details are also rather important pieces of your resume that you shouldnt ever neglect to include. This example will explain to you ways to handle the dates you have spent in jail. When its just generic info, you might want to leave it out. At the peak of your resume you are going to want to put down all our private contact information like your name, address, telephone number and e-mail address. If you really need to give a great impression on your prospective employer, you need to use only current references you also ought to send journal updates to employers. In case you should think of your professional career for a movie, your resume would function as the preview. Highlighting the prior employment record will demonstrate the responsibilities an individual previously held and the length of time they usually maintains a job. Nowadays resume references have gained supreme importance whilst putting in an application for work in a recognized organization. Also, a growing number of companies are abandoning the practice of optical scanning resumes into a database in order that they can look for keywords. There are lots of sources online and in the bookstore that supply you with sample resumes. There are various software programs out there for computers that may help anyone build a job resume. There are a lot of great Resume examples online by which you can learn the correct use of job-specific skills. What you may not know is that using professional resume samples can greatly increase your odds of success. The aim of your resume is to secure you the interview. Attempt to send resumes when you will have the time to interview too. The response is 6 seconds for the very first pass. When you know what skills your employer is searching for, you may use the appropriate words on your resume. Many job seekers attempt to pass off periods of unemployment by claiming that they start ed their own company, which might or may not truly be true. It is vital that the employer is given the impression that youre well educated and professional. Resume tips for felons are a substantial assistance. Another point to bear in mind when applying for employment is that the CV, resume and cover letter arent similar documents, theyre used in various circumstances and differ in the minute details. A cover page for Resume isnt that important but correct spellings are definitely far more critical. Resume writing doesnt have to be hard. There are lots of examples of resumes, but you need to remain certain to create your resume and cover letter with your very own personal touch. Vital Pieces of Resume Tips 2019 Resume are simple to craft and can be readily copied and adapted to your specific circumstance. Dont forget that discussion is easily the most important portion of your interview (after you set on a superior conservative suit or dress and polish your shoes).

How Price Consulting Group Creates a Flexible Interview Experience with Video Interviews - Spark Hire

How Price Consulting Group Creates a Flexible Interview Experience with Video Interviews - Spark HireEvery summer, the SHRM AnnualConferencedescends upon a city for a few days of HR pro networking, learning, and exhibiting. Spark Hire has been attending SHRM for many years and this year, SHRM was conveniently hosted in downtown Chicago. The Spark Hire team capitalized on the conferences proximity to Spark Hire HQ to not only discuss the platform with conference attendees, but also to speak with ur current customers.I was sent to the conference to meet with some of our customers. We discussed why they love Spark Hire. Over the next few weeks, well explore my conversations. First up, let me introduce you to Dr. Kella Price. Dr. Price is an HR powerhouse.Not only is she an HR consultant and CEO, shes part of Arizonas statewide SHRM council, helping to organize their conference and awards.Juggling these professional hats means she needs lots of flexibility with interviewing. Asynchronous video interviews afford her more flexibility than in-person interviews and phone screens.She describes more about her Spark Hire experience in her video testimonial Im Doctor Kella Price, with Price Consulting Group. I am an HR consultant and CEO as well as on the Arizona State SHRM Council. What challenges were you experiencing prior to using Spark Hire?We had a process to examine candidates and a panel of evaluations that occurred and it was very difficult to schedule interviews for the candidates as well as all the evaluators over a period of time. In addition to time zones and travel. So this has really facilitated that process.How did Spark Hire help you overcome those challenges?Spark Hire makes it really easy for the candidates to do the interview process at their own time and on their own schedule. It allows those who are rating and reviewing those applicants to evaluate those same interviews at their own schedule and at their leisure. So you dont have to worry about time z ones, or difficulties with coordinating schedules. And then you can go back and rewatch the interviews should you need to view them at a later time.What aspect of Spark Hire have you found to be the most valuable?The fact that it is asynchronous environment, to allow you to gather information on candidates and have them go through the interview process. It really speeds up the process and facilitates scheduling as well as rating the candidates through the rating tools available within Spark Hire.How is it doing business with Spark Hire?Spark Hires staff is very supportive and friendly. They checked in throughout the process and when candidates have questions, there are resources available for them to contact tech support at any time.

Looking for God#8217;s Resume

Looking for God8217s Resume Looking for Gods Resume Im an agthetic I dont know and dont care whether God exists.- college flat-mate So, Wheres the Resume That Covers This?Assuming that if God submitted a job resume, it would be perfect, reviewing it as a job applicant or as a recruiter would prove to be a very useful and instructive exercise.However, it is one thing to be open to the idea of gleaning something from The Ultimate Resume, and quite aelendher to even imagine getting ones hands on it.That would, nonetheless, be the greatest windfall and breakthrough in the history of job hunting ever since Adam and Eve were, we are told, banished from the Garden of Eden and forced to create or find jobs for themselves.Imagine a glimpse of the Ten Commandments of resume writing implicit in the perfection of the Creators CV. Sure, none of us could match the content or the exemption from references- but the form Think of the form Obviously, since any resume standards that we mortals could possibly aspire to adopt could be no better than that one, all we would have to do is to do our best to emulate, i.e., crib, as much of it as we could.As for an omnipotent Gods possible motivation in submitting a resume, despite no evident need for one or for a job, it can be argued that such a CV would be analogous to the revelation of the Ten Commandments- a revealed set of guidelines to steer us in the right direction, especially given that we, most of our ancestors and descendants- immediate and remote- will have at some time been pushed into work as a result of the push from Eden. (Who knows?- Maybe Gods resume could tacitly be an apology and helping hand to those of us who have had to look for work and validation for the rest who have not.)The obvious problem is that it seems that no such Divine resume exists. Or does it? Surprise Here is a proof that Gods resume does indeed exist. (What follows may have a familiar ring for those of you who have ever heard of St. Anselm. If not, enjoy the perfect freshness of the proof and Google St. Anselm later.)STEP 1 Imagine (or, with less effort, conceive) a perfect resume than which none greater can be conceived..(Try very hard. OK?)STEP 2 Now imagine that perfect resume does not exist. (That should be easy.)STEP 3 But then, consider that if that perfect resume does not exist, it follows that it is not as perfect as an identical resume that in fact exists and can just as easily be conceived- since the hard part was conceiving the perfect resume in the first place. (A pizza that actually exists is mora perfect than one that does not. Call this the Perfect Pizza Principle.) That is to say you can conceive or imagine a perfect resume that does exist and also understand that it is more perfect than a so-called perfect one that doesnt exist.STEP 4 Accept the fact that the than-which-no-greater-exists, truly most perfect resume must exist. (Thats because existence is a form of perfection- as the PPP (Perfect Pizza Prin ciple) illustrates and because you can conceive that perfection. Besides, if you claim you cant, someone else can. If you dont mind the subtle circularity, it can be argued that God can.)STEP 5 Accept the fact that since God is the most perfect being of all, that resume must be Hisor Hersor Its. (This conclusion seems inescapable.)STEP 6 Try to find it.You may be tempted to counter that even if this proves Gods resume has existed, its still possible that it doesnt exist anymore- on analogy with the God Is Dead notion. Once was, now isnt.Sorry, that line of argument wont work- neither for God nor for The Resume. The non-existence of either is inconceivable. Thats because not only does Gods resume exist, it must exist,- forever, as well as now and in the past.Heres why If a perfect Gods perfect resume could somehow be destroyed- not by a perfect God, since there would be no reason to destroy anything perfect, it would not be as perfect as a resume that could not be destroyed. This con cept is very similar to the idea of a Superman who cannot be destroyed by kryptonite, or by anything else, being more perfect than one that could.If you think this is mere wordplay, try to conceive the non-existence of space.OK, try again. You dont have to try to imagine it just conceive it. Conceiving is easier than imagining, e.g., conceiving a shape with 24,236 sides is easier than imagining it. Still cant do it, right? Empty space is not the same thing as no-space. Neither is a vacuum. Nor an infinitesimally small Big-Bang mass point. Nor absolute darkness. That wont work either, since the darkness is an expanse and an expanse defines a space.God and The Resume apparently are just like space nonexistence? Inconceivable. (For those of you philosophically-minded or well-versed, think Kant.)That said, all that remains is for someone to find That Resumethe one that is perfect and therefore indestructible. Can it be found? Of course.by the perfect resume hunter than whom no greater c an be conceived.Master the art of closing deals and making placements. Take our Recruiter Certification Program today. Were SHRM certified. Learn at your own pace during this 12-week program. Access over 20 courses. Great for those who want to break into recruiting, or recruiters who want to further their career.

Alternative Summer Opportunities for Law Students

Alternative Summer Opportunities for Law StudentsAlternative Summer Opportunities for Law StudentsSo, you didnt snag a summer associate spot at your target law firm or a coveted fr sich selbstship at your dream nonprofit? Chin up. While a prestigious summer gig has its benefits, there are plenty of alternative opportunities that can make your 1L or 2L summer worthwhile and provide useful experience for your future legal career. With April around the corner, its time to nail down your summer plans- check out some of our suggestions below.Keep studying- but not law.With only a few short years left to enjoy summer break, the idea of going to summer school may be low on your list, but hear me out. One of the complaints from both lawyers and legal employers is that law school doesnt adequately prepare lawyers for practice. Whether you agree with that notion or not, there is always room to grow your skill set. If you already know your intended practice area, consider the aspects of that ar ea in which you could use a stronger foundation. For example, if you are interested in transactional work, consider enrolling in some business-related and accounting classes through your universitys business school. If you are leaning toward litigation, seek out some writing and public-speaking courses. If you hope to go into family law, seek out courses through your schools social work or psychology departments. Science and technology classes would be useful for those considering a career in IP. The list goes on, of course, and the courses that will be the best fit will depend on which practice area you pursue. (Also, dont be afraid to reach out to practicing attorneys in your network and ask which courses they feel would be most useful for someone in their area.)Or just study law.You dont have to take non-legal courses taking classes at your law school over the summer is great idea too. Completing coursework over the summer- if your school offers it- can give you more time during the semester to focus on other activities like journal or moot court. Or summertime can be a prime opportunity to immerse yourself in a difficult topic so that you can tackle it head on. Summer school is also a good time to take classes you otherwise wouldnt have time for but find interesting.Take your studying on the road.Study abroad isnt limited to undergrad there are a number of interesting study abroad options for law students. Obviously, for those drawn to cross-border work, a study abroad program can be particularly useful. But you dont have to be set on an international legal career to benefit from studying abroad. Youll make connections that can last your entire legal career, explore aspects of the law that you may never have considered while confined to a classroom, and travel to new places. Of course, these programs arent free, so youll have to consider whether one will fit into your budget. And if youre interested, you need to jump on your application now as many deadlin es are fast approaching in the next week or two (and some have already lapsed).Work with a professor.Dont underestimate the value of spending your summer as a research assistant for one of your law school professors, especially if the professor is a scholar in your preferred area of law. Not only will a research position provide an opportunity to learn more about a particular legal area, but it will also allow you to develop a stronger relationship with the professor. As with every career path, connections are everything. You never know what doors will open with the right letter of recommendation or phone call. So a summer working under a respected legal scholar is a definite plus.Find a Legal Judicial Internship.While some of the more competitive judicial summer internships may have already been filled, you might still find opportunities with state judges. Consult with career services to see if there are any judges who frequently hire from your law school. You can also find a direc tory of judges on a states judiciary website. Interning for a judge will provide invaluable experience in observing the innerhalb workings of the judiciary. You will be able to observe arguments, read motions (and see what works and what doesnt), and gain insight into the judges decision-making process.Think small.Mega firms and corporate legal internships arent the only paths to valuable legal experience. Local law firms and solo practitioners can offer useful learning experiences, as well. While you may not walk away with a hefty paycheck, you may gain valuable mentoring and an opportunity to shadow one attorney, rather than being lost in a sea of interns. When I was in college, I interned for a solo practitioner who gave me challenging research opportunities, talked through the research with me in detail, and brought me to court with him (and introduced me to judges and lawyers). I walked away with sharper research skills and greater confidence in my legal writing, and observing arguments in court gave me new perspective. Smaller firms and solo practitioners may not have formal internship programs, but that doesnt mean they arent willing to take on an intern (although it will probably be on a volunteer basis or for school credit). Check with career services for a list of alumni to contact, ask professors if they have any connections, or reach out to your network to find some local lawyers who may be a good fit.Volunteer.Other volunteer positions, aside from local firms, may also still be available, so cast your net wide. Working for free isnt ideal, but if you can swing it, gaining experience that will help you develop as a lawyer may be worth it. And you still have time to snag a spot working at some pretty amazing places. For example, the Department of Justice hosts Volunteer Legal Internships, and there are still some summer positions posted on its website the New York State Office of the Attorney General is still accepting applications for volunteer int erns in the New York City office The Legal Aid Society is seeking Criminal Defense Practice Law Clerks in Brooklyn, New York and the National Parks Conservation Association is hiring a Summer Sun Coast Legal Intern in Florida- to name a handful of options. In some cases, you may be able to get school credit for these opportunities, making them even more valuable.Or get paid.Of course, unpaid internships arent the only ones still hiring. With summer programs starting in just a few months however, time to apply is running out. Set up a meeting with career services to see if they know of any available opportunities. And search broadly on your preferred job search board.In a few weeks, youll be bogged down with finals preparation take time now to find your summer job if you havent already.

Why Googles employees walked out and what it could mean for labor

Why Google’s employees walked out and what it could mean for labor Why Google’s employees walked out and what it could mean for labor The recent walkout by thousands of Google employees at offices around the world was the first protest of its kind by well-paid and benefit-rich high-tech workers.The collective action was triggered by a report that their employer had awarded several top male executives accused of sexual misconduct multimillion-dollar exit packages. But their list of demands suggests the roots of the crisis go much deeper.To me, it’s a reminder of just how outmoded American labor laws are, a primary area of my research these days. In fact, the underlying grievances that motivated the Google employees to walk out are emblematic of what’s prompting millions of American workers to feel they have lost their voice.And unfortunately, U.S. labor law no longer has their back. The walkout by these non-union professionals at Google, however, might change that.Five demandsThe brief walkouts took place in about 40 Google offices including New York, London, Singapore and the company’s headquarters in Mountai n View, California.They followed a New York Times investigation that found that the search giant gave Andy Rubin, the creator of its Android mobile software, a US$90 million exit package despite a credible claim of sexual misconduct. The report said two other executives received similar treatment.The leaders of the walkout presented a list of five demands on an Instagram page: an end to forced arbitration in cases of harassment and discrimination a commitment to end pay and opportunity inequality a publicly disclosed sexual harassment transparency report a clear, uniform, globally inclusive process for reporting sexual misconduct safely and anonymously promote the chief diversity officer to answer directly to the CEO and make recommendations directly to the board of directors. In addition, appoint an employee representative to the board. The demands signal, in my view, a deep dissatisfaction with the lack of effective channels for reporting and resolving harassment claims, as well as a distrust of human resources, a department tasked with looking out for employees’ legal rights and enforcing company policies.Workers losing their voiceThe Google walkout has little precedent to help us understand what might happen next.For one thing, it’s the first time employees at a high-tech company â€" with their free meals and on-site gyms â€" staged a public protest. For another, it spanned multiple countries, a feat that very few unions are able to pull off. Finally and perhaps most importantly, the demands put forward go well beyond those covered under U.S. labor law.The thing that comes closest to it is the spontaneous strike by 25,000 executives, managers and employees at the Market Basket grocery chain in Massachusetts in 2014 to protest the firing of their CEO in a family dispute over strategy. After a six-week strike a nd a consumer boycott, the board capitulated and sold the company to the CEO. At the time, I called it the most successful strike of the 21st century.Both Market Basket and Google are examples of outbursts of employee tensions that have long been simmering among the private workforce. In a recent national survey we conducted at MIT, a majority of workers said they don’t have as much of a voice as they believe they should on a range of issues, from compensation and benefits to protections against harassment and respect for their labor.Astoundingly, almost half of respondents said they would join a union if given the chance, a number that has increased from about one third in comparable surveys conducted in prior decades.Yet, in case after case, companies have suppressed worker efforts to form a union, as we saw at Boeing facilities in South Carolina, Nissan’s Mississippi factory and Volkswagen’s Tennessee plant.No legal standingLike at Market Basket, Google’s employees have n o legal standing to require their employer to negotiate with them, particularly over the issues they care about.Legal standing only comes if they go through what is almost always a hotly contested, long and usually futile election process overseen by the National Labor Relations Board.And should they try, these employees would quickly find the board would rule a good number of them ineligible for coverage for several reasons, such as their being managers, contract employees or simply outside the U.S.Furthermore, their demands â€" such as an employee rep on the board or requiring the chief diversity officer to report to the CEO â€" are outside the narrow confines of what the labor relations board considers “the mandatory scope of bargaining.”And the demand to eliminate forced arbitration would likely end up at the Supreme Court, which has already issued a ruling that backs companies’ right to do it.But powerless?All this is not to say that Google employees are powerless to achi eve the “structural changes” they seek.Although labor law won’t protect them, they might be able to use the hundreds of millions of Google’s customers â€" of its search engine, email program or mobile phone software â€" to pressure executives to negotiate in good faith.In this regard, Google might be wise to look to Market Basket for guidance. Because of the strong customer support of the workers in that dispute, business plunged by 90 percent, which is likely what compelled the board to give in.In other words, if Google’s employees hold steady despite the lack of federal protection, they could not only end up changing their company’s policy on harassment, but become the vanguard that could help disrupt U.S. labor law in the process.Thomas Kochan, George Maverick Bunker Professor of Management Professor, Work and Organization Studies Co-Director, MIT Sloan Institute for Work and Employment Research, MIT Sloan School of ManagementThis article is republished from The Conve rsation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.

How to be prepared to evacuate your building at work

How to be prepared to evacuate your building at work How to be prepared to evacuate your building at work Emergencies at work are never convenient. You can be sitting at your desk, sipping your morning cup of coffee one moment, and the next moment there’s a siren blaring and you’re wracking your head for the safety drills you didn’t pay attention to for how to evacuate your building.You can’t predict when an emergency can strike, but you can prepare how you’ll react to it so you won’t be caught off guard. Here’s how:1) Create and know the planYour employer should have an evacuation plan of the building that they run drills for, a plan that you can easily access if you forget the established protocol.  To prevent chaos in an already chaotic moment, everyone needs to know exactly what to do and where to go.Although not every employer is required to have an emergency action, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends that at the very minimum, every employer should have a preferred protocol for reporting emergencies like fires, a procedure on how to carry out those protocols, a plan on how you will communicate emergency information, a backup plan if your initial communication strategy fails, and evacuation route assignments like floor plans or designated meeting areas.OSHA believes the best evacuation plans include employee input. That makes sense. When people are part of the planning process, they take ownership of the idea and are more likely to follow it. “When you include your employees in your planning, encourage them to offer suggestions about potential hazards, worst-case scenarios, and proper emergency responses. After you develop the plan, review it with your employees to make sure everyone knows what to do before, during and after an emergency,” OSHA recommends.2) Keep track of your belongingsSpeed and efficiency are your top priorities for evacuating. You don’t want to be held up with your evacuation because you forgot where you put your wallet carrying your identification, or are backing up an important document fr om your computer. To speed your exit along, keep your important supplies on you or near your work station in something you can easily grab and carry. That means paring what you need down to essentials that will get you safely out of the building.The  Federal Emergency Management Agency recommends creating a workplace emergency kit that can include items like a flashlight, extra shoes for walking and food and water, or whatever you would consider a necessity. If you’re working on sensitive information or a lengthy project, it’s also a good habit to back up your files regularly.3) When in doubt, ask for more informationUnfortunately by the time an emergency like a fire strikes, it’s too late to ask questions. That’s why the best way to prepare for an emergency is to ask many questions beforehand. Ask your human resources department about different scenarios. What if the microwave catches fire? What if there’s an active shooter on the premises? OSHA recommends designating cer tain employees to be key point people to communicate this information.Employers can also prepare employees by spreading the knowledge around and empowering them with first aid training, instructions on how to a operate fire extinguisher, self-defense tactics, and other training, so that they can have the knowledge necessary to save themselves.

I cannot tell a lie or a good one, anyway

I cannot tell a lie… or a good one, anyway I cannot tell a lie… or a good one, anyway We asked recruiters using Ladders “what was the worst lie you have ever heard during an interview”.When looking for that next career move, it’s imperative to put your best foot forward, but after asking our recruiters, “what is the worst lie you’ve heard during an interview?” it became apparent that all too often, job seekers wind up putting their foot in their mouth instead.After reviewing the recruiters’ stories, which they happily shared, we found that during the interview/onboarding process, there are four main types of lies:1.  Resume past accomplishments“Had a candidate that stated on his resume that he was a graduate of the United States Military Academy (my alma mater). Our company, a government contractor, verified his history. Apparently our company didn’t think to verify that he actually graduated from West Point. To mislead someone about that would be really brazen. Brazen he was. Terminated. He probably would have been better off saying he graduated fr om the Canadian or French, or Botswana Military Academy.”2.  Criminal background“I asked the candidate point blank, ‘is there anything negative that may come up in a background, credit and DMV check?’. He said, “nope, nothing, for sure.” Turns out he forgot about the 2 felony DUI’s he had in the last year, and a court appointment scheduled for the following week!”3.  Current drug use“Just heard my boss telling this one this morning. A candidate failed the drug test, coming up positive for â€" of all things â€" crack cocaine. When confronted on his start date, he claimed his step son must have put some in the coffee creamer or something. Really?”4.  Unreal and elaborate“Had a candidate interview as her twin sister (using her ID and all. It wasn’t caught until the background check when she used her own SSN. She stuck with the lie until her past residences didn’t match up. Her reason for lying was that she didn’t have a high school diploma but her sister did .  The offer was rescinded.”The common theme is that every lie reported by recruiters was easily identified. With today’s technology enabling near-instant background and drug tests, not to mention simple common sense (one jobseeker claimed to have an IQ of 290 when the highest IQ ever recorded is only in the 250 range), it pays to follow George Washington’s advice: “The truth will set you free.

Teen Job Interview Questions About Success

Teen Job Interview Questions About Success Teen Job Interview Questions About Success Work experience offers teens valuable benefits. If you get a job as a teen, youll learn to take responsibility, act professionally, and develop your ability to resolve everyday conflicts and problems. Plus, youll gain valuable experience for your  resume  and college applications. But, since teens typically havent held many (or any!) previous positions, answering interview questions requires some strategy.   Here are tips for how you can prepare for interviews. Plus, see sample answers for questions about success.     Tips for Teens on Successful Interviewing Determine three key ideas you want to communicate before the interview. What do you want to highlight in your interview? You might want to emphasize your academic success, previous jobs or internships, or strong abilities. Keep those in your back pocket and sprinkle those points into your answers.   For example, if the job is in retail and requires talking to customers, you might highlight your communication skills on the debate team. If its  working  with children, talk about your previous experience  babysitting. Find your fit. Think through the ways in which youre a good match for this job. Dont just talk about your strengths in general; tie them to the position to illustrate how your skills are applicable. Consider what the job requires. Then, think how your academic and extracurricular experiences show youd be a successful match. Use examples, scenarios, and stories to help paint a picture. Read up on the company.  Research the company before your interview. You dont have to memorize lots of facts, but you should have a general idea of what the company does, how they do business, and details about the job youre applying for. If the job is in retail, go to visit the store and shop around. If its at a restaurant, have a meal there to get a sense of how things run and what the menu looks like. You can also sprinkle your homework into your discussion. For example, When I was visiting your store, I observed XYZ, or “I saw on your website that you plan to... Come armed with questions.  Employers may consider your questions just as important as your answers as they demonstrate your curiosity in the company and real interest in the job. Here are some general questions to ask: What is the most important thing I need to know about this job?What kinds of opportunities exist for me to learn new skills?What is involved in the training?How can I prepare before the job begins? Review some of the common teen interview questions, along with the best way to respond to them. How to Answer Questions About Success One common open ended interview question that teens may hear is What do you think it takes to be successful in this position?   Interviewers want to see if you understand what the job entails. If youve read the job description and researched the company, you should have a good sense of jobs responsibilities. You can summarize them in your response. Then, try to show that you have the necessarily qualities and can handle the day-to-day needs of the position.   If you have relevant prior experience (at school, previous jobs, internships, or through volunteer work or clubs), now is the time to mention it! Even if you dont have direct experience, you can mention personality traits that make you a good fit.   Sample Responses to What do you think it takes to be successful in this position? Here are some sample answers to this interview question that you can use as a springboard to craft your own:   I think like, in most jobs, to succeed in this position Ill have to be hardworking, responsible, trustworthy, and a good team member.I feel it is important to believe what I am doing is meaningful and that I can make a difference. Keeping these two things in mind only motivates me to work harder.This cashier position requires someone who is detail-oriented - after all, it deals with money and taking orders, and its important that everything be correct. Having a good attitude is also important for this job. In my last job, I was a greeter at a store, so I have a lot of experience with making sure people get a good first and last impression.   When working with children, it is important to always make them feel like they are special. To be successful in this position, I will be energetic, creative, and understanding of the various needs of the all the children.

5 signs you need to handle stress differently

5 signs you need to handle stress differently 5 signs you need to handle stress differently Stress is an overarching theme in most of our lives. Though we’re all busy, everyone finds time to talk about being stressed, unable to meet the competing demands of work and family, not to mention friends, hobbies, and self-care.This is a difficult way to live - and whether or not our culture requires such stressful excess - maintaining a breakneck pace can sabotage your ability to enjoy your day-to-day existence. Everyone handles stress differently, but some people are less able to adapt to it than others.Follow Ladders on Flipboard!Follow Ladders’ magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and more!Here are 5 signs you need to handle  stress  differently.1. You feel enraged on a regular basisIf you find yourself struggling with severe  anger, including road rage, on a near-daily basis, this is a sign that you need to find healthy outlets to deal with stress.Anger is hard on you mentally and physically, and can lead to  impulsive choices you regret, such as violence. If you find it hard to keep your rage in check, you need to reevaluate your methods for dealing with stress.2. You frequently experience somatic (body) painMigraines, back pain, and IBS are just some examples of  physical issues that are often caused or exacerbated by stress. Internalized stress can manifest in physical aches and pains, and, if left untreated, can yield more and more severe health issues. If you’re taking sick days regularly for these physical kinds of issues, you are likely further exacerbating your stress and  anxiety  by missing work or school.3. You feel isolated from friends and familyConfiding in others  is a great way to lower stress levels, but if you feel that you have no time to see friends or family, you can’t even discuss or share your issues with them. If you feel like it’s been “forever” since you have spent time with the people who are most important to you, then this loneliness is likely compounding you r stress.4. Others tell you that you seem stressedIf you’re hearing from friends, family, or loved ones that you seem stressed and they imply that it is affecting their relationships with you, you might do well to listen to their issues.Examples of this include:  a partner saying they feel like they have to walk on eggshells around you  when you have had a bad day at work, a friend saying that you disappear into a black hole and stop answering texts regularly for weeks at a time, your boss pointedly asking if “something is wrong,” or your child saying that you always seem busy, even at home. Stress that sabotages your closest relationships needs to be examined and dealt with openly and proactively.5. You’re barely keeping your head above waterIf you feel that you are unable to see the big picture or plan for the future because you’re just keeping your head above water, it may be time to slow down and reprioritize. If you feel like you can’t think about larger  career, li fe, or relationship goals  because you’re so consumed by daily stressors, then you are denying yourself the opportunity to derive meaning from your life and plan for the future.It is essential to mental health to see your life as a coherent narrative; to think you are the protagonist in a story that makes sense to you. If you are barely surviving, you cannot be thriving in any larger sense.It’s unhealthy to live with excess stress, find help todayIf any of these signs of stress feel familiar to you, it would be a good idea to  reach out to a therapist. You deserve to enjoy your life, and this requires you to find more adaptive and healthy ways to deal with stress. Changing your responses to stress can change your life outlook and help you feel calmer and happier. You’ll have the resources to devote to aligning your values and goals, and start living a life that feels more authentic and meaningful.This article originally appeared on Talkspace.You might also enjoy… New neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happy Strangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds 10 lessons from Benjamin Franklin’s daily schedule that will double your productivity The worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs 10 habits of mentally strong people

5 ways to stop being your own worst enemy

5 ways to stop being your own worst enemy 5 ways to stop being your own worst enemy The phrase “your own worst enemy” is uttered so often it’s become a stale cliché without any real impact. But the realities behind it - the ways in which we are harder on ourselves than anyone else - have not gone away. In fact, as parents and  husbands, we tend to be even  harder on ourselves than others might be.Follow Ladders on Flipboard!Follow Ladders’ magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and more!“Being unreasonably hard on ourselves is very human,” says Dr. Oksana Hagerty an educational and developmental psychologist, “In the end, self-management is one of the most difficult types of management - with all the challenges of working with others, exacerbated by the lack of objective feedback. As a result, just like in business settings, we often resort to ‘managing by exception’: reflecting on our performance only when there are problems - similarly to proverbial bad bosses, who ‘notice’ employees only when they get in trouble.”So what can we do to stop the cycle of self-punishment for our shortcomings, whether real or imagined? It’s about taking measures to break the cycle before it restarts. Here’s what to know.Take Care of Your Needs FirstThis kind of thinking might run counter to the instincts of a lot of husbands and fathers, who tend to put the needs of everyone else above their own. However, Scott Allen, a licensed mental health counselor and psychotherapist in South Florida, says it’s important, using the oft-repeated analogy of putting on your own oxygen mask ahead of others in an air emergency. “If you don’t put on that oxygen mask first, you won’t be available to get breathable air to your child when the plane is going down. The same can be said about physical and mental health. Schedule time for physical activity and fun. Give yourself some well-deserved ‘dad time’ to recharge.”Measure Your PerformanceIn good times and bad, it’s important to take a moment to look at what you’ve done right and done wrong to remind yourself that, more often than not, the scales tip in a positive direction. That will make it much more difficult to beat yourself up the next time you drop the ball. “Tracking and reflecting on all performance will naturally ‘catch’ some successes, which, among other things, will establish new ‘degrees of freedom’ for you,” says Hagerty. “Saying, ‘Yes, I know I did not do well here, but I have done X, Y, and Z,’ is your way to break the stress-induced ‘tunnel vision’ that blocks everything but the problem, and to line up the resources necessary to move on with confidence and joy.”Accept That You’re ImperfectDue to outdated notions and a good deal of stubbornness, many men tend to want to be everything to everyone, especially to their families. They want to give them the best that they can, and (hopefully) more than they had themselves. However, that journey to perfection is fraught with  stress and anxiety. Allen says you have to accept that you are not alone in striving to be all you can be. “Never give up a chance to admit your mistakes and misconceptions. Be brave enough to allow your children to experience your vulnerability with intimate conversations about your humanity and humility; you’ll thank yourself for it in the future.”Change Your PerspectiveSometimes your thoughts, your inner chastisement, can become so loud and so pervasive that they begin to sound like facts. You tell yourself that you’re a failure because you were late to your daughter’s recital. You criticize yourself for being a bad husband because you forgot to take out the garbage one night. But, more often than not, these thoughts are not reflective of the actual situation. “Reflect about how often the mistakes you’ve made in the past have resulted in the worst-case scenario occurring and whether the issue you are upset about now will matter in one year from now,” says Dr. Ro xy Zarrabi, Psy.D., a licensed clinical psychologist. “When your inner critic is being loud, your perspective becomes narrow and these questions can help ground you in the present moment and provide a different perspective.”Forgive YourselfNo matter how hard you try to be Superdad, you are going to fall short. Not living up to the expectations you set for yourself as a father can be a hard pill to swallow, leading to feelings of guilt and inadequacy. Don’t beat yourself up over mistakes you’ve made, focus on what you’ve done right and forgive yourself for the times where you’ve fallen short. “Negative self-talk, blame, guilt, and shame are snags that most dads deal with on a regular basis,” says Allen. “Remember, you are worth the time to work on your personal wellness because your children are worth it.”This article first appeared on Fatherly.  close dialogAdvertisementclose dialog/* effects for .bx-campaign-1012255 *//* custom css .bx-campaign-1012255 */.bx-cus tom.bx-campaign-1012255.bx-type-agilityzone .bx-close { z-index: 2;}@-ms-keyframes bx-anim-1012255-spin { from { -ms-transform: rotate(0deg); } to { -ms-transform: rotate(360deg); } } @-moz-keyframes bx-anim-1012255-spin { from { -moz-transform: rotate(0deg); } to { -moz-transform: rotate(360deg); } } @-webkit-keyframes bx-anim-1012255-spin { from { -webkit-transform: rotate(0deg); } to { -webkit-transform: rotate(360deg); } } @keyframes bx-anim-1012255-spin { from { transform: rotate(0deg); } to { transform: rotate(360deg); } } #bx-close-inside-1012255 { top: 0; right: 0; }/* rendered styles .bx-campaign-1012255 */.bxc.bx-campaign-1012255.bx-active-step-1 .bx-creative *:first-child {padding: 0;width: auto;}.bxc.bx-campaign-1012255.bx-active-step-1 .bx-creative {background-color: transparent;}.bxc.bx-cam paign-1012255.bx-active-step-1 .bx-close {stroke: white;background-color: black;border-style: solid;border-color: white;border-width: 1px;box-shadow: 0px 0px 0px 3px black;}.bxc.bx-campaign-1012255 .bx-group-1012255-3RBnJGC {position: absolute;top: 50%;left: 50%;transform: translate(-50%, -50%);z-index: -1;}.bxc.bx-campaign-1012255 .bx-element-1012255-wryzWV5 {width: 55px;}.bxc.bx-campaign-1012255 .bx-element-1012255-wryzWV5 *:first-child {animation-name: bx-anim-1012255-spin;animation-duration: 800ms;animation-iteration-count: infinite;animation-timing-function: linear;}.bxc.bx-campaign-1012255 .bx-group-1012255-me4p1bl {padding: 10px;}.bxc.bx-campaign-1012255 .bx-element-1012255-ZdLO37u {width: auto;}.bxc.bx-campaign-1012255 .bx-element-1012255-ZdLO37u *:first-child {padding: 2px 4px;font-size: 10px;color: rgb(255, 255, 255);text-transform: uppercase;background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34);}.bxc.bx-campaign-1012255 .bx-group-1012255-lyDBLV9 {width: 900 px;height: 550px;}

How to lead with influence instead of authority

How to lead with influence instead of authority How to lead with influence instead of authority Clearly, leadership potential exists within each of us. That potential can be triggered by outside events, or it can be learned by exploring ourselves from within. In this article, we will focus on the latter approach. Once you learn the superpower of gig economy leadership, you will be able to build the confidence it takes to take the lead and influence … and leap tall buildings in a single bound.They say that leaders are born, not made. While it is true that some people are born leaders, most leaders are forged the flames of adversity. Often, it is the individual contributor who has never had a leadership role will stand up and take the lead when a situation they care about requires it. As long as there have been leaders, there have been those who tried to determine how and why they were successful. It is important to understand that leadership is not about title, level, or office. Equally important to mention is that the best of leaders are even better followers.Ladders is now o n SmartNews!Download the SmartNews app and add the Ladders channel to read the latest career news and advice wherever you go.Leadership is not telling others what to do. Leadership is inspiring others to do what needs to be done. A title alone does not make you a leader. Genuine leaders take a stand and motivate others to join them in a noble purpose. It is through the skills of influence that leadership works best. Everyone has leadership potential within them, and understanding these concepts will help you maximize your leadership ability whether you lead a team, or as an individual contributor without positional authority.Influence is subtle, yet incredibly powerful. You can order someone to do a task, but you cannot order them to do their best. It simply does not work and usually has the opposite effect. You can influence people to do their best by providing a strong, motivating example in addition to positive reinforcement. Leadership addresses tasks, while influence addresses attitudes and awareness. Influence is the soul of leadership. What are the attributes of an individual who is influential without authority? Knowledge that is valued by those in authority because of institutional memory and administrative turnover Credibility built through actions, such as thinking beyond oneself and working towards building a larger â€" mutually beneficial â€" goal Integrity shown through possessing a set of core values that guide what they do, combined with an ability to project core values through actions Leadership is neither for the timid nor for the arrogant. Confidence is often resented or misinterpreted for arrogance. People who lack self-confidence often feel intimidated by a true leader. This should never hold you back. If you have honesty, integrity and deal with everyone fairly, then others will see that. Be willing to listen to criticism, but also consider the source. If you are too afraid of what others might say about you, or you ignore legitimate complaints insisting on respect solely because of your position, you will lose the respect and cooperation of your followers and peers.Believe it or not, the most powerful influence you can have is often not trying to influence someone. When people believe you are open to their suggestions and believe they have been heard, they will work harder even if they disagree with the methods or goals. That is the power of listening. Simply listening to others makes them feel empowered, even if you don’t accept their suggestions. If a pe rson feels there’s no point talking to you, they won’t, and they will disengage themselves and only follow your directions begrudgingly. So how do you exert influence without authority? Understand those whom you want to influence Focus primarily on attributes of those who are recognized as influential without authority because they are able to effectively use those attributes in a variety of contexts in order to either be heard or influence others Raise questions without seeming to push an agenda, especially when you are socially or in a vulnerable position You by now have heard the age-old anecdote that perception is reality. And that is a truth in influencing. You must always present an honest, caring, dedicated attitude to inspire your employees and peers. In addition to truly inspiring loyalty, you must also have a proven track record of honesty and fairness in the face of adversity. If any of your followers feel you have wronged them, for whatever reason, you need to address the issue immediately. People talk, and a problem that is ignored today is a problem that can grow into team eroding conflict later.Leading without influence means making it a point to be seen by your team every day, which sends a powerful message to everyone. If you are seen as going the extra mile, your team is more likely to go the extra mile. If you hide in your office and people never see you, you will be perceived as out of the loop, uninformed, uninterested, and therefore unworthy to lead.The more experience you have using your new leadership superpower, the easier it will be for you to be an agile leader. While it is never easy to take the lead, or easy to make in the moment decisions and face challenges, it can become natural and rewarding as you become a force for good leadership in today’s gig economy workforce.

How to Stay Organized When You Work at Home

How to Stay Organized When You Work at Home How to Stay Organized When You Work at Home Organizing your home life and work life is tough enough for everyone. Those who work at home, though, encounter  special challenges in keeping both their family and work obligations in their rightful places as the two realms mingle under one roof. Everyone’s style and ability for organizing differ, so a one-size-fits-all approach definitely doesnt work. However, these resources cover the types of things youll need to consider as you go about organizing your work-at-home life. Organizing Your Time Time is a precious commodity. Making the most of your time, by eliminating the commute, tops the list of reasons to work at home for many work-at-home parents, but time saved one place can be time wasted in another if you don’t take control of your time. Setting Expectations Effective time management for work-at-home parents starts with creating some ground rules for both your family and for yourself. One of those rules should be to set your working hours in advance. This will keep you from working too much or working too little, whichever is your tendency.  It brings better family balance because everyone knows what to expect. Minimizing Distractions No matter how good you are sticking to your ground rules, there will be distractions when you work at home. They will just be different from those that eat away at the day of your counterparts back in the office. Learning what they are for you and how to deal with distractions is an important skill. Choosing a Calendar System Use a calendar system that can be shared with all members of the family.  Google Calendar  work particularly well because they are free so children can each have their own, but parents can have access to them. Likewise, children see what’s going on for everyone else. For a calendar that everyone has access to, there’s also always a paper calendar hanging in the kitchen. The problem is this type of calendar is that you don’t have it with you when you are at the doctor’s or at a school function and need to add to it. Somewhere between the electronic and old-fashioned paper calendar is a weekly printout of all upcoming events hung in a prominent spot. Creating this every Sunday night will also help you spot conflicts in the family schedule  in the coming week. Organizing Your Spaces When your professional and personal lives occur in the same location, you need to take care to organize that physical space in a way that is conducive to productivity for both parts of your life. WorkSpaces A dedicated workspace is essential to anyone who works at home.  Ideally, your home office should be a room (with a door) that is not used for any other purpose. Most of us, though, just don’t have that kind of extra space in our homes, so we have to compromise.  It might be in a corner of a room, a bedroom or the dining room. Whats important is that this particular space is dedicated to that one purpose. Setting up your laptop on the kitchen table does not qualify as a home office! Design your home office space with your weaknesses, routines and your jobs and your family’s needs in mind.  Are you easily distracted by children vying for your attention while you work? Choose a space far from their play areas. Are you trying to do double duty by watching children while you work? Put yourself nearby them. Will you need quiet for teleconferencing and phone calls? Pick an out-of-the-way room with a door, like a bedroom. Whatever area you choose for your office, you need, at a minimum, a desk, chair, computer and some shelving or other storage space.  Take time to make it an inviting space, decorating it with pictures or mementos in the way that you might a cubicle in the office. You should enjoy being in this space. Don’t let others use the space when you are not, and don’t use it yourself for activities outside of your professional work. Don’t pay your bills there or fill out forms for your kids school. Keeping those professional and personal obligations from melting together starts with maintaining separate spaces. Family Spaces Keeping that workspace dedicated and separate is a lot easier if you have the other spaces in your home well organized. Create a family information hub.  Choose a space where you accumulate family-related information, e.g. mail that comes in, papers from school, etc. If you do use a paper calendar or a weekly listing of events, this is where it should be. If your kids are in school, make your life a bit easier by having a basket for them to deposit all the papers they bring home from school. You have a separate basket for bills and other paperwork. Pick the area where you will organize and process this information. It could be in the same area where it is accumulated, or it could be near your dedicated workspace. Just don’t mix it with your work-related papers.  In this case, its okay to pull out your laptop and use the kitchen table but create a space where all the needed items belong when you are not working on them.   You may be tempted to use your work computer to complete these tasks. Just like many of us don’t have extra rooms that can be exclusively used as home offices, we can’t all necessarily afford extra computer equipment. If at all possible, use a tablet or another computer for personal use. If you are employed telecommuter, you may have already agreed that company equipment is not for personal use as part of your telework agreement. If you are a freelancer or home business owner, it may seem more efficient to have just one computer but consider buying an inexpensive netbook or reusing an older computer. When you mix the personal and professional use of your computer, before long others in your family will be using it as well.

Should You Go for That Advanced Degree

Should You Go for That Advanced Degree Should You Go for That Advanced Degree Remember when we were young and impressionable with mothers and fathers who dreamed of having a house full of doctors, lawyers, and other professionals they called children?  While we’re pretty sure half the inspiration behind those dreams was the ability to get free medical or legal advice via their progeny, it’s a fact of life that higher education in America has a certain appeal that garners instant respect.  Whether flirting with someone at a bar, or networking during social events, the simple statement that you’re a doctor, “ have a masters”, or even are “working on your Ph.D.” puts you into a nearly mystical social circle reserved for those who are smart enough to figure out the encrypted password. The reality of advanced degrees, however, is that modern higher education has become more accessible and those extra letters behind your name aren’t are tough to obtain as they may have once been.  Sure, you’ll need to shell out some extra tuition money and probably spend a few extra years in a classroom or interning, but gone are the days when an advanced education was attainable only to a few. As the saying goes, however, just because you can do something, doesn’t mean you should.  While the idea of obtaining a post-graduate degree may awaken the inner child seeking approval from their parents, there are real-world costs and implications of devoting resources to graduate school.  Here we delve into the pros and cons of more education and offer advice and anecdotes to help assess whether you should go for that advanced degree or whether your time, money and energy are best suited for other pursuits. Not All Degrees are Created Equal Starting with the simplest consideration first; before running straight from your bachelors program into a masters, doctorate, or other graduate program, candidates should take some time to evaluate their focus of study.  While some advanced degrees allow you to qualify for niche professions, others may be more akin to icing on the education cake. Sure, everyone loves to go straight for the whipped cream cheese and sugar topping, but there isn’t a lot of substance there. Postgraduate degrees in generic fields such as English, history, math, or philosophy aren’t going to qualify you for many professions outright.  These types of educational pursuits can be rewarding, but they often aren’t necessary to attain a job or build a career in a specific field. In short, before setting out back to school for 3+ additional years, evaluate your area of study and do some research into which positions require that specific certification. Potential Upside for Your Chosen Career This brings us to the next consideration when it comes to choosing to pursue more education.  Before you sign on the dotted line for that student loan, work up the numbers to determine what will be the benefit on your short and long term career.   For some professions, this analysis will be fairly simple.  If you aim to score a position as a doctor, you’ll need medical school, a Ph.D., and residency in order to make it happen.  Similarly, lawyers require a JD in order to sit for the bar exam in most states. For some professions, such as finance or banking, advanced education in the form of a business school degree may give you a leg up initially when it comes to title or pay but might not make a difference long term when compared to hard work and on the job education. As with any important decision, before you set off on the postgraduate school path, evaluate your potential upsides and whether that degree is needed or if there may be another, less traveled route, that will see you get to the same career destination. What Will it Cost We’ve all seen the news reports and studies when it comes to education costs over the last several years.  To put it plainly, college and postgraduate schools are expensive and the overall financial impact of attaining any type of higher education continues to rise.  The average young person with a post graduate degree will enter the workforce with over $100,000 of student loan debt. That’s a staggering number for someone looking to start of their life and career with dreams of a home, family, and a dog named spot. Before making the decision to go for that advanced degree, put together the real world costs of attending an additional three or four years of school.  While tuition will make up the bulk of your calculations, other items will also contribute to your potential debt load. Many graduate schools ask students to pledge that they will focus on their studies and not hold outside jobs during the school year.  Summer months will often be spent in unpaid or low paid internships which are important in helping to secure post-graduation employment. Costs for housing, food, health insurance, and transportation will all need to be factored into the overall price of your advanced degree and should be used to help balance the overall costs versus return of additional education. Make a Conscious Choice Perhaps the best piece of advice we can leave with you when it comes to whether you should add a few more letters to your title is to be an active and conscious participant in the choice to stay in school.  In times of economic downturn when employment prospects look bleak, young graduates often choose to stay in school in order to defer payments on student loans or simply because they believe they lack additional options.   With the kind of monetary and personal investment that goes into headed back to school, it’s important to do so with eyes wide open.  Use the factors we’ve laid out above to help decide whether that masters really is a great idea for your personal and professional goals.  Whichever route you decide, your parents will still be proud of their successful, smart, child. And, hey, as a plus, if you decide not to grab your Ph.D. and become a doctor, after all, you can rest comfortably knowing you won’t be asked at the next family get together to examine that bunion on your aunt Edna’s big toe.

The Importance of Resume Trends 2017

The Importance of Resume Trends 2017 Speaking of unique, the main purpose of your resume is to make you stick out from the remainder of the folks applying for exactly the same job and another means to create that happen is to use action verbs and power words (also called resume verbs). As soon as it is an alternative for creating emphasis, all-caps is a ton more difficult to read and therefore more difficult to skim than text that isn't capitalized. The idea of immediate gratification must be relevant to your application materials. Know the purpose of your resume Some folks write a resume like the intention of the document was supposed to land work. The Truth About Resume Trends 2017 Even if you're sending your resume to a business in the exact same segment, the man or woman who will read it for the very first time may not have any technical expertise. Social networking offers a great illustration of what kind of person that you are managing. It is critical to remain knowle dgeable regarding the current resume writing trends since the work market is getting more and more competitive. You could possibly be tempted to throw in tons of industry jargon so that you sound just like you understand what you're speaking about, but ultimately you need your resume to be understandable to the normal individual. Resume Trends 2017 Secrets That No One Else Knows About For instance, you may require a resume summary or a resume objective, but you ought not incorporate both. Resume templates become more and more hard to edit with time, therefore it's best to begin with a blank page and appear at sample resumes (pdf). The very first thing which you should do, is to comprehend what resume format you want to use, what type of template is preferable to choose, what positioning to use and a lot more. As part of picking the best resume builder, consider whether it provides you with the flexibility to modify section headings. Soft skills are more difficult to show or measure. It is crucial to show employers you're innovative and on the very edge of your industry. Soft Skills Employers are interested in candidates that are beneficial fits to their company culture in addition to having the skills to do the job. Technology Skills Employers are searching for applicants that are skilled in a range of technologies. If You Read Nothing Else Today, Read This Report on Resume Trends 2017 Most folks look at writing a resume as just something you've got to do to have a job. My answer is almost always a resounding YES. The response is yes in case you need to. It is that it depends. You ought to be able to identify what profile they want and the way the info ought to be presented. Don't forget the idea of Less Is More and filter the information that you have in your job program, only including the relevant specifics. The info on your resume is a significant component in landing you your dream job, and that's why you should find out the best ideas f or writing a great resume. Ensure that your contact information near the top of each page of your resume is accurate. You need to reveal passion for what you do employers aren't going to need a person who seems bored or indifferent concerning the job, particularly at the executive level. You are going to need various versions of your resume for each position you apply even in the event the job that you apply for is the very same, but the employers are different. Employers should know how to reach you quickly and easily. As a matter of fact, they are very smart. New Ideas Into Resume Trends 2017 Never Before Revealed Your experience should deal with every necessary qualification in the job announcement. Developing a great resume is a small amount of a balancing act. 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There are a number of unique approaches to organize the info on your resume, but the superior old reverse chronological (where your latest experience is listed first) is still your best choice. Attempt to comprehend the market of the organiza tion you are asking for work, and identify what type of difficulties they could be going through. In addition, you could drop the capacity to negotiate fair reparation. Try to remember, no matter the form of job, there are always universal tangibles that may be pulled from the job experience. If you're asking for a job which has unique requirements, you might need another edition of your resume to totally demonstrate your qualifications. Federal jobs often need you to have experience in a special type of work for some period of time. The History of Resume Trends 2017 Refuted Therefore, if you don't keep up, you could be left behind. Make certain that your resume is impeccably written, and be sure it stands out. 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Most Noticeable Bdo Profession Levels

Most Noticeable Bdo Profession Levels Any more levels you stack won't boost your Fishing speed. The Patched In buff lasts a whole 8 hours, which means you can accomplish this and earn a gob of money hacking the numerous Servers with the Programming Skill. Next you wish to receive your gear to DUO. Now you would like to ideally get all of your gear to TRI. You are able to have a look at the tooltip, if you're unsure, by hovering your cursor over the skill and studying the surface of the tooltip window, under the name. If you mouse over each Profession, you will understand a tooltip describing the advantages of leveling this up further. If you've got an empty slot, select it to be taken to some other menu. Gaining titles lets you unlock buffs for your characters, based on how far you've progressed, and isn't connected to a particular title. Gathering professions are usually independent from crafting professions and don't have any prerequisites. If you're level 110, you will observe an updated map of Darkshore. That means you are also going to be flexible, enthusiastic and adapt to modify easily. You are going to want to try and create your own. What the In-Crowd Won't Tell You About Bdo Profession Levels Our learning and development program ensures our staff have the abilities and capability they have to do their job well, and make sure they are supported to fulfill their career targets. The current degree of activity isn't necessarily confined to small firms merging with larger firms. Applicants to O.D. programs should have completed a minimum of three decades of postsecondary education. Students who decide to finish a residency program gain additional experience that may boost their job prospects. To select new abilities, or higher ranks of present skills, you should devote skill points. Hit Select next to the skill you need and make certain you read the skill combination, so you may flawlessly execute it. You also want to raise the pace at which we get Hard and Sharp Shards. Friendships and internal networks are a significant part of life here, and that is where everything begins. Ethical leadership ought to be implemented by every individual in a management position. The effect of new technology on the profession is huge. Competition is strong and a few practitioners might not be confident that their own strategies will carry them forward later on. Bdo Profession Levels - Dead or Alive? Whether there are visible schools of fish they generally bite quickly. You are able to spare a lot of gold if you level both of these professions together because you're able to farm all the needed herbs. At any time you equip a fishing rod near an acceptable water source it will reveal to you the abundance of fish. Dried fish can be transformed into trade goods on a fishing workbench also. Two years past, there were 12 buyers for every 1 practice for sale. Just as vital as your abilities and experience is your capacity to consider from the box and roll up your sleeves and get things done. These skills are going to have the prefix Absolute, and can be seen at the close of the skill line they belong to. Obviously you're able to get everything off the industry but they often sell through per-order.