Use your grown-up voice! Ditch vocal fry, baby talk, bro-language

Use your grown-up voice Ditch vocal fry, baby talk, bro-languageUse your grown-up voice Ditch vocal fry, baby talk, bro-languageI welches on a crowded conference call recently waiting for the CEO of a major international corporation to join in. The rest of us chatted amiably for a short while exchanging pleasantries when suddenly a tiny, breathy voice cut in. Ill be honest, I thought it was a joke at first, but then this voice that sounded like the love child of Betty Boop and Marilyn Monroe took the lead and led things for the rest of the 90-minute call. The thing is, that this woman really knew her stuff, but I was so distracted by her affectations that as soon as she started speaking I tuned her out.I started asking friends and colleagues whether theyd ever had similar experiences and the stories began to flow. One friend told me about the team leader who sounded like a highly enthusiastic frat boy who began or ended each sentence with yo or bro. His nickname in the office? YoBro, naturally.A colleague told me about attending a conference where four out of the five panelists projected some variation of vocal fry (that almost crunchy style of talking popularized on reality TV and dating shows in which you sound almost hoarse or creaky). Apparently, the entire audience burst into raucous laughter when two panelists tried to speak over each other and had the identical intonations and tone. The moderator broke in and asked if they needed water or cough drops since it was hard to understand them.You seem less experiencedThe thing is that whether you realize it or not, the way you speak might be alienating others in the workplace or your work orbit. Using cutesy, child-like, or high-pitched voices might seem like the friendly, approachable way to go, but it can actually do more harm than good, said psychotherapist Dr. Kathryn Smerling.More than that, it might annoy your colleagues and prevent them from wanting to have serious, professional conversations with you. Dr. Smerling also believes that vocal affectations will also make others perceive you to be a younger, less experienced employee (even if this is not the case).You lose credibilityIts hard to distinguish oneself in the workplace at the best of times and competition can be killer. Why would you want to hobble yourself as being the one with the silly speech affectations?Your communication skills are some of the most important factors that play into your overall credibility, said Dr. Smerling. Speaking in a voice that doesnt match up to your skills, age, etc. will hold you back tremendously since youll have a harder time being taken seriously.You seem less confidentYou can psych yourself out before that next big presentation and memorize every word, stat, and projection but if you present in a goofy intonation, you might be setting yourself up to fail.In a professional setting, always remember you want to command a presence of confidence, self-respect, and authority, no matter what you r role may be at that company, said Dr. Smerling. Studies show that womens unusual speech patterns and vocal fry in the workplace are holding them back from promotions, salary raises, and a more equal playing field.So, what can you do to change the way you speak, sound or project? Dr. Smerling says to learn how to confidently communicate with your boss, clients, and colleagues- whether it means seeing a voice/speech coach, joining a public speaking group like Toastmakers or a therapist to work on your personal and professional confidence.

Body Language Tips for Your Next Job Interview

Body Language Tips for Your Next Job InterviewBody Language Tips for Your Next Job InterviewHeres how to make an einstellungsgesprcher feel dubious about your candidacy shake hands for the briefest of seconds, slump in your seat avoiding eye contact, and crack your knuckles before answering tough questions. Appearance counts during interviews - not only how you dress, but also how you carry yourself. Even if your responses to questions are flawless, the wrong body language can send the wrong signal and sour how youre perceived. Job Interview Body Language Tips Follow these recommendations to project poise and confidence (not jitters and arrogance) during your next job interview. Before the Interview Put on your confidence even before the interview commences. In the waiting area, have good posture while standing and sitting.Keep your back straight and your chin parallel to the ground. While you may not have met your interviewer at this point, its leise possible that the recep tionist or potential future co-workers are observing you. When you sit down to wait, place your briefcase or purse to the left side of your chair - that will reduce awkwardness when you have to shake the interviewers hand, and grab your personal items. The Interview Kick-Off The Handshake Most likely, the handshake will be your only moment of physical contact with the interviewer. Studies say that handshakes play a significant role in first impressions, so make it count. Your shake should be neither bone crushing, nor limp fish. Aim for a firm handshake, and as you shake, make eye contact and smile. During the Interview While first impressions do count for a lot, its during your conversation that interviewers will have an extended time to take you in. Your answers to questions are important, as is your stance while listening and responding. Keep these body language tips in mind Posture and Sitting StyleFirst and foremost No slumping. Keep your back straight. Lean forward slig htly to indicate interest. Do not recline back into the chair fully this can make you seem bored or disengaged. Avoid crossing your arms or placing items in your lap these habits indicate defensiveness, nerves, and a need for self-protection when what youd ideally convey during an interview is confidence. Tip If youre offered a choice of seating, opt for the straight-backed chair - plush, cushioned chairs and couches may be comfy, but its hard to sit gracefully within them. Avoid Crossing Your LegsMost experts recommend against crossed legs. With a long interview, you might need to re-cross them because your leg is falling asleep. This could come across as fidgeting. Suppress Restless HabitsSpeaking of fidgeting, if youre a nail-biter, knuckle cracker, hair twirler, or leg tapper, dont allow these habits to make an appearance during the interview. All will appear unprofessional and convey nerves. Plus Most of these actions are generally considered impolite. Use Your HandsDo you nat urally talk with your hands? Go ahead and let them move during the interview. Stopping the natural gestures may lead to an awkward appearance. Just make sure your motions dont become so enthusiastic that they distract from your words. Eye ContactIts important to make eye contact during your interview, but dont mistake that for a directive to make constant eye contact. That is disconcerting and aggressive. At the same time, avoiding eye contact entirely comes across as untrustworthy and distant - it could make it seem like your answers are dishonest. Balance it out Aim to make eye contact as you listen and respond to questions, but allow it to break occasionally, and let your eyes wander. Think How would I make eye contact if I were chatting with a friend?

Curriculum Vitae Strategies for Recent Graduates

studienplan Vitae Strategies for Recent GraduatesCurriculum Vitae Strategies for Recent GraduatesIf you are pursuing a career in academia or research, then you should focus on creating a curriculum vitae (or CV) in addition to a resume. Resumes are mora commonly used in the U.S. than CVs, and it will never hurt to have one ready. While a resume is a one- or two-page document that highlights your experience, education, and skills, a curriculum vitae is a document that grows over time, cataloging your entire career. Curriculum vitae, after all, is Latin for course of life.If you have completed a graduate program and want an academic job, you will need a polished CV before you begin your job search.Getting startedFormulate a list of all of your academic-related experiences, including education, research, teaching, publications, presentations, honors, committee service, and affiliations. Also consider which faculty members you will ask to serve as your references. You can list your refer ences directly on your curriculum vitae, or you can create a separate references page.FormattingTypically, the first sections of a curriculum vitae are contact information and education (in contrast, education is often the last thing listed on a resume). You can choose to list only your personal contact information, or you can include your departmental information if applicable. You do not need to repeat your contact information on each page your name and a page number in a header or footer will suffice.A CV is a fairly flexible document you can organize the sections in the order that you think is best, and title each section as you see fit. Entries within each section are most often listed in reverse chronological order.Information about your thesis or dissertation can be included in your education section, or in a section of its own. In either case, you should include the title and a brief description, as well as the names of your advisor and committee members.For inspiration, you might want to browse through some examples from others in your chosen field. In addition, the Career Development Center at Stanford University has published a handful of useful examples from a diverse set of fields, each sample designed with a specific focus (teaching, research, administration, etc.).Because of the length and detail included in a CV, the format should be simple, straightforward, and easy to read.ContentsAs with a resume, you may find yourself needing to tailor your curriculum vitae based on the position, grant, or department to which you are applying. The contents of your CV should reflect your goals.If you want to focus on research, then it makes the most sense to have the details of your research experience and publications listed at the start of your curriculum vitae. Your research experience section can include information not just about subject areas in which you have conducted research, but also the specific techniques you have used. Your publications section can include works already published as well as those still in progress. You can also break this section into categories, such a monographs and journal articles, if you have published different types of works.If you want to teach, then you might lead off your curriculum vitae with information about workshops you have led, courses you have taught, your teaching interests, and your committee service and community involvement at your university.Many graduate programs require their students to have some level of proficiency in one or more foreign languages if applicable, include a section detailing your language skills. If you have relevant professional experience outside of academia, you should include that as well.Different fields have different norms and conventions for CVs. Ask your references and others in your field to review your curriculum vitae to ensure that you have followed these.

If Your Writing Dont Agree, It Dont Look Good

If Your Writing Dont Agree, It Dont Look GoodIf Your Writing Dont Agree, It Dont Look GoodDont let these common errors brand you as unprofessional.Resume screeners can be very picky they have that luxury. You want the job, and so do hundreds of other people. These busy professionals develop criteria to disqualify some of the many potential employees/business partners. Its easy to knock out a candidate for lack of correctness (After all, if s/he has an error in the cover letter, what worse mistakes will be made on the job?).Heres a story to illustrate that pointA friend of mine provides professional services to irrigate meerbusen courses. During a particularly busy year, he couldnt keep up with the amount of work he had, so he put one of his jobs out to bid. Only two proposals came in - one for $1.6 million and one for $1.8 million. Much to the surprise of everyone, he chose the $1.8 million dollar bid Why? He discovered writing errors on the lower-priced submission, and didnt want t o take the risk of working with anyone who was that careless. The lesson here is to make sure your written representation is correct and excellent. Its a buyers market. Have the goods that people cant pass upOne of the basic aspects of sentence structure is ensuring proper agreement between the subject and the verb.A singular subject uses a singular verb a plural subject uses a plural verb.Loretta works here. (Singular) / Lorettas friends work here. (Plural)When parts of a subject are joined by or, or nor, the verb agrees with the nearer part.Either Loretta or Jim writes the weekly report.Singular indefinite pronouns use singular verbs. These pronouns include each, either, neither, -body, -one, and thing.The workers are very dedicated. Each does her/his job.For some indefinite pronouns, imagine adding single to reinforce the pronouns need for a singular verb, as in every (single) one, some (single) body, any (single) thing, and no (single) one.Plural indefinite pronouns use plural v erbs. These pronouns include several, few, both, and many.Several were eager to go further.And now, a tricky test Someone left (her/his or their) laptop in the hauptplatine Room. What would you choose as the correct answer?Its easy to make an error with this. Most people are tempted to go with their (it sounds nonsexist to say it that way, but its grammatically incorrect). Someone (literally, some single one) is not a they. Someone is singular, and always needs to be referred to with other singular words, like s/he. A great way to get around this problem is to avoid the pronoun use altogether Someone left a laptop in the Board Room. Of course, the best way to avoid problems is to know whats correct and to use it correctly

Better Ways to Get Career Advice - The Muse

Better Ways to Get Career Advice - The MuseBetter Ways to Get Career AdviceTrust me, I know its hard to know where to turn for career advice thats actually helpful. Emphasis on actually helpful. After all, alfruchtwein everyone (and literally their mom) is willing to give it to you. But, finding words of wisdom thatll actually you get you closer to your career goal always feels harder than it should be. Even though Ive coached job seekers for years and am now that voice for many people, Im no different than you. Ive asked for help with my career plenty of times- from friends, family, coaches, colleagues, you name it.fruchtwein of what I got in return was a combination of cliche or unhelpful. However it wasnt all a wash. Over the years, Ive learned that if you want to get awesome advice, you need to use five simple techniques. 1. Skip Your Best Friend- and Ask Your Most Successful Connection, InsteadYes, going to your best friends your typical default when youre trying to get honest f eedback. Not only is it easy, but you trust him or her to be completely honest with you. Also, sending a text sure is more convenient than figuring out how to word an email to someone you have drinks with every few months. However, when it comes to your career, honestys leid always enough. Instead, you want to go to the friend who has the career you want. This doesnt mean that shes a step ahead of you on the ladder in your field- but rather that you both define success similarly, and shes well on her way to getting there.Bill Sullivan, founder of The Tyche Project, lays out why this is a better move This person generally shows an ability to look deeper into challenges and come up with viable solutions based on experience and opinion. Emphasis on experience- sometimes you have to be on the same road to know which way to go.2. Ask the (Old) baboWhile it sometimes makes sense to ask your current manager for advice, Tami Reiss, co-creator of the JustNotSorry app, suggests not go to him or her until youve looked for advice elsewhere If it was work-related, I learned not to go to my boss until I had a few options on what to do bosses need to have confidence in employees abilities to solve problems. So, who better to turn to in order to get those options than your former boss. After all, this person doesnt have a vested interest in how youre performing in your current job. At the same time, if you had a great relationship with him or her, he or shell want to help you continue to do well. Most importantly, he or she know what makes you tick (and what ticks you off).By taking this step first, youre not jeopardizing your credibility when you do ask your current manager for help rather youre showing that youve done all the legwork possible. Now youre coming to him or her with potential solutions, rather than just a host of problems. 3. Find a MentorInstead of turning to someone close to you personally or professionally, COO Brian Delle Donne points out that it might be b est to turn to a mentor who is an unbiased individualthat wants to see you succeed and is in a position to provide strategic advice to that end.A mentor-mentee relationships generally low-risk because this person has nothing to personally gain besides a sense of satisfaction when you become successful. Thats exactly why mentors go out of their way to help you. Even better, this relationship can begin to feel more like a friendship as you know each other longer. Dont underestimate the benefits of getting close to someone older, wiser, and more experienced than you. 4. Take Your Parents With a Grain of SaltIf youre looking for general life advice, your parents probably have some thats timeless. However if youre seeking out help with an industry-specific problem, its best to steer clear. They might have your best interests in mind, but they unfortunately probably dont completely get what you do, nor the options available to you. Also, keep in mind that parents subconsciously might be r eliving their glory days (or lack thereof) through your career. As Aaron Hurst, an economist and entrepreneur, says Projecting of ones self is most pronounced in relationships between parents and their children.So, just something to keep in mind when youre deciding what parental tidbits to follow and what to just smile politely about (and laugh about to your friends later).5. Be Open to Tough LoveThere are lots of different kinds of advice you can get- but often times, the best kind is the honest, tough love that opens up your eyes to the big picture (or, in some cases, the realistic picture). One way to get this? Hiring a career coach who doesnt owe you anything but honesty.Joe Lyons, a successful sales VP at a storage startup, explains The career coach for me is unfiltered, raw, and unafraid to offend. I call it career-course-correction through advanced thinking.Like Joe, Ive worked with a coach, too. Throughout the sessions, he was able to identify my biases and patterns, call me out on them, and then help me develop solutions for breaking through them. Sure, the truth hurt on occasion. But it also set me free.At the End of the Day, You Need to Make the CallOne mistake Ive made and have seen others make is to grab hold of the most recent piece of advice, and then run with it. A better approach is to wait until youve gathered input from all sources, let things sit for a day or two, and then evaluate everything again. Youll almost certainly make a better decision, and you wont overweigh the feedback thats most fresh in your mind.Steve Kaplan, a business development executive at a pre-IPO company, sums it up beautifully I believe that, in general, the more feedback the better. But at the end of the day, we are responsible for whatever action we take, not our advisers.Choose wisely

The Fundamentals of Best Skills to List on Resume Revealed

The Fundamentals of Best Skills to List on Resume Revealed What You Should Do to Find Out About Best Skills to List on Resume Before Youre Left Behind Statistical data analysis is a huge skill to get in a number of situations. A functional resume is a great place to get started. Youll find mora details on various types of skills for a resume in the previous section. If you are aware of how to control your own emotions and help others work through disagreements so you may move forward, you bring a great deal of value to any kind of work. When crafting your resume, there are 3 important sections to stay in mind. Also, you will likely want to prevent any jobs that ask you to devote a good deal of time using your burn out skills. You dont necessarily require another good offer. Key Pieces of Best Skills to List on Resume First off, you should discover the perfect job offerone that fits with your professional interests and experience level. Working life presents many challenges and you want to show employers that youre the sort of person who will come across a means through, even if the going gets tough... and keep cheerful-ish. You will only be pleased with the ideal effort from yourself. When youre in the center of attempting to accomplish a huge goal, it can be difficult to find out whats working for you. Using Best Skills to List on Resume Moreover, celebrating small wins makes it possible to stay motivated. Well, employees that are excellent time managers produce more for their companiesand, as a consequence, are much more cost-efficient. Still, there are still quite lots of jobs that could be exploited so long as you have what it requires to make the best of them. You are going to need a profile with Dominos.com. Getting in a position to communicate or translate content and other materials into various languages could assist a company forge worldwide small business connections. Folks are a lot more likely to purchase from you in the event th at you appear relevant in an on-line search versus paying to drive the traffic there. What You Should Do About Best Skills to List on Resume Beginning in the Next Seven Minutes Soft skills incorporate generic skills that are pertinent to a collection of disciplines. Mainly because they cannot be easily taught. In the majority of cases, your soft skills can boost your hard skills. On the flip side, soft abilities, also called interpersonal or social abilities, are the ones which you have as personal qualities or you get through professional experiences. The skills you need and the degree of skills required will vary based on the job and the business. For this reason, you should recognize the skills of every one of your employees, and assign duties to every employee based on her or his skill collection. Furthermore, each class has lots of favored abilities, called class abilities. Understanding and learning foreign languages is an amazing skill to have and one which you can use in a multitude of situations. The majority of people will have between five and 10 major skills listed. As an example, knowledge of foreign languages is an excellent skill that may be convenient in various professional contexts. Finding the Body and Mind skills increases the range of Spirit Emblems you may carry, permitting you to use the Tools more effectively in combat. To put it simply, it raises the quantity of health your Healing Gourd returns. In addition, you have to understand how to motivate people effectively and build a good team. LinkedIn Learning specializes in software, creatives, and company skills, and includes a completely free one-month trial. Also, be sure you understand how to plan your communications effectively. If you wish to enhance your communication skills, start with taking our communication skills quiz. A leader is liable for both the successes and failures of their team. If you would like to display your organization skills, acquiring a tightl y structured resume certainly helps. A team player can work with various personalities, can work through disagreements productively, and makes their personal preferences secondary to achieving the aims of the team. There are scores of great skills you are able to learn on the internet to further your career or company prospects.

How to Stand Out at a Career Fair

How to Stand Out at a Career Fair Career fairs are incredible opportunities for candidates. Dozens of companies gather in one place, offering the chance to explore more jobs and internships in one day than a job seeker might get in a month of submitting resumes online.Many employers even conduct on-the-spot interviews, which means candidates dont have to wait weeks or months after submitting an application to actually speak to the employer. Additionally, career fairs are great networking opportunities. Even if a candidate isnt interested in a position with a certain company at the time of the fair, the connection is there to be leveraged in the future.However, because career fairs offer so much, theyre often swamped with candidates. It may seem impossible to stand out when theres such a large crowd, but youll do great if you follow a few simple guidelinesPlan AheadAccording to one study, 47 percent of candidates are eliminated from the running because they have little or no knowledge of the company with which they are interviewing. As a professional and qualified candidate, you should never go into a career fair blind.Find out in advance what companies are going to be at the fair. Have an idea beforehand of the ones with which youd like to connect,and know exactly which positions you want to discuss. Wandering around looking for something that seems interesting is a waste of both your time and the recruiters time.After youve researched the companies youre interested in, create a game plan to tackle them all. Decide in advance which booths to visit first and where you should head if the lines are getting long. Remember that time is limited at a career fair, so standing in lines should be avoided whenever possible. You can always move on to the next booth on the list and come back later.Look the PartA career fair is basically a series of short, personal interviews, and what you wear in an interview matters 65 percent of respondent s to a surveysaid clothes could be a deciding factor between two practically identical candidates.When attending a career fair, dress like you would for any other formal interview but make sure youre wearing fairly comfortable clothing. Heels or a stiff suit might be okay for a sit-down interview, but career fairs involve a lot of walking and standing.In addition, dont bring much more than your resume with you. A small bag for essentials works fine, but you dont want to be encumbered by a coat, briefcase, or anything else that might get in the way of handshakes and business cards.Sell YourselfThebrief interviews you have at career fairs are not the saatkorn as formal, sit-down interviews. The recruiter probably wont ask a series of questions to find out more about you.Instead, youll need to use the interview to sell yourself.Before the big day arrives, practice talking about yourself to friends, colleagues, or even in front of the mirror. You should discuss your interests, your qual ifications, and anything else thats relevant to the position.In addition to what you say, make sure youre taking note of how you say it. Body language and tone can make or break an interview, so make an effort to sound friendly and confident. Recruiters want to hire people they would get along with, so showcasing your personality as well as your qualifications is a must.Perfect the art of the quick pitchthat covers all the relevant information you wantprospective employers to know. Before the fair, write down everything you think youd like to say. Then, edit the pitch down to only the most vital information and rehearse until you can confidently deliver it.While career fairs are full of recruiters looking for great candidates, there may be dozens of candidates in attendance who are just as qualified as you are. This sometimes makes it difficult to differentiate yourself from the crowd. However, if you plan ahead, dress for the part, and know how to sell yourself, and youll be sure t o stand out.A version of this article originally appeared on theClearCompany blog.Sara Pollock is head of the absatzwirtschaft department atClearCompany.

Professional Resume Style - Headers, Fonts, and Themes

Professional Resume Style - Headers, Fonts, and ThemesProfessional Resume Style - Headers, Fonts, and ThemesYou can know exactly what your resume needs to say, and thats great.But you might have some trouble when it comes to how all this information should be presented.Or maybe you have an idea of how it should look but you arent confident youre on the right track.Below is a breakdown of some basic things to consider when deciding whether or elend your resume style is professional.Between your headers, fonts, and the overall themes, it is important to remember to present yourself professionally, while keeping in mind the 6-second rule.What is the 6-second rule you may ask?In a nutshell, the 6-second rulestates that the average hiring manager spends 6-seconds viewing each resume before moving on.6 whole seconds.Thats not a lot of time.So what can you do?Well, thats where the presentation of a resume comes into play.A professional resume style will help the employer find what they are looking for quicker, making every second count.Resume headersThe headers/headings are the titles of different sections in your resume and are key to keeping everything nice and organized.This makes it all the mora important that the resume headers stand out and are consistent.Your headers should be formatted with the same characteristics throughout your resume.For example, its important to take into account the followingfont sizeunderliningbolditalicsother formattingWe suggest 16-18 size font and consider the use of bold and italic.Using a larger font with different formatting will help your headings stand out.You should make it quick and easy for the reader to find what they want.Professional fontsContrary to popular belief, the font should not play a significant role in the overall resume style.There is no need to get fancy with a font.This does not express your individuality as some may believe.(And if it does, it might not be for the best)If you get too fancy with your font, the employer may have trouble reading your resumeWe suggest you stick to the basicsTimes New RomanCalibriArialThe headers have a little more wiggle room, but it is not necessary to vary from the standard accepted fonts.The more common your font is, the more familiar the reader will be with it, making the resume easier to read.This will help give your resume a nice clean, professional look.Design themesMany professionals recommend keeping your resume black and white.This can be a really gray area that binnenseems to be moving towards adding a little bit of color.First, this really depends on where you are applyingand for what type of role.Most new, techy, startup-y companies in large cities would be totally fine with a bit of color.However, a 100-year-old professional investment firm might appreciate a plain black and white resume.Deciding on whether to add some color or not can mean taking the companys personality and culture into account.Now, adding a little color doesnt mean that the entire body of your resume should be bright pink.What it does mean is you can slightly adjust headers, contact info, and your personenname with conservative colors such as red or blue.A bit of color can also add to the organization and scannability of your resume.Make your resume scannablePart of having a great resume style is making koranvers that your resume is scannable.You can be the most qualified candidate and perfect for the job, but if you do not know how to express this on paper, you will most likely not receive a callback.Make sure you utilize bullet points to better outline your skills.As you know, you have 6-seconds, so make sure to be short and sweet.Only mention the good stuff.For more tips on resume writing, check out What To Include In A Resume - 16 Best Things.The truth is, the more you practice, the better you get.ObviouslyIf you are applying for a ton of jobs but you dont see results in your current job search, it may be time to accept that your resume could use some work.I cannot tell you how many resumes we have seen that need a makeover.Evensome paid-for resumescould use a world of improvement.Need more help?Sometimes you canhave a ton of great skills, but you need help expressing them.Well, youre in luck.Find My Profession offers expert resume makeover services that are aimed at helping you land your dream job.Best of luckProfessional Resume Style - Headers, Fonts, and ThemesYou can know exactly what your resume needs to say, and thats great.But you might have some trouble when it comes to how all this information should be presented.Or maybe you have an idea of how it should look but you arent confident youre on the right track.Below is a breakdown of some basic things to consider when deciding whether or not your resume style is professional.Between your headers, fonts, and the overall themes, it is important to remember to present yourself professionally, while keeping in mind the 6-second rule.What is the 6-second rule you may ask?I n a nutshell, the 6-second rulestates that the average hiring manager spends 6-seconds viewing each resume before moving on.6 whole seconds.Thats not a lot of time.So what can you do?Well, thats where the presentation of a resume comes into play.A professional resume style will help the employer find what they are looking for quicker, making every second count.Resume headersThe headers/headings are the titles of different sections in your resume and are key to keeping everything nice and organized.This makes it all the more important that the resume headers stand out and are consistent.Your headers should be formatted with the same characteristics throughout your resume.For example, its important to take into account the followingfont sizeunderliningbolditalicsother formattingWe suggest 16-18 size font and consider the use of bold and italic.Using a larger font with different formatting will help your headings stand out.You should make it quick and easy for the reader to find what t hey want.Professional fontsContrary to popular belief, the font should not play a significant role in the overall resume style.There is no need to get fancy with a font.This does not express your individuality as some may believe.(And if it does, it might not be for the best)If you get too fancy with your font, the employer may have trouble reading your resumeWe suggest you stick to the basicsTimes New RomanCalibriArialThe headers have a little more wiggle room, but it is not necessary to vary from the standard accepted fonts.The more common your font is, the more familiar the reader will be with it, making the resume easier to read.This will help give your resume a nice clean, professional look.Design themesMany professionals recommend keeping your resume black and white.This can be a really gray area that seems to be moving towards adding a little bit of color.First, this really depends on where you are applyingand for what type of role.Most new, techy, startup-y companies in larg e cities would be totally fine with a bit of color.However, a 100-year-old professional investment firm might appreciate a plain black and white resume.Deciding on whether to add some color or not can mean taking the companys personality and culture into account.Now, adding a little color doesnt mean that the entire body of your resume should be bright pink.What it does mean is you can slightly adjust headers, contact info, and your name with conservative colors such as red or blue.A bit of color can also add to the organization and scannability of your resume.Make your resume scannablePart of having a great resume style is making sure that your resume is scannable.You can be the most qualified candidate and perfect for the job, but if you do not know how to express this on paper, you will most likely not receive a callback.Make sure you utilize bullet points to better outline your skills.As you know, you have 6-seconds, so make sure to be short and sweet.Only mention the good stuff .For more tips on resume writing, check out What To Include In A Resume - 16 Best Things.The truth is, the more you practice, the better you get.ObviouslyIf you are applying for a ton of jobs but you dont see results in your current job search, it may be time to accept that your resume could use some work.I cannot tell you how many resumes we have seen that need a makeover.Evensome paid-for resumescould use a world of improvement.Need more help?Sometimes you canhave a ton of great skills, but you need help expressing them.Well, youre in luck.Find My Profession offers expert resume makeover services that are aimed at helping you land your dream job.Best of luck

Lighting up an Upland Rural Community in the Philippines ME Today March 2012

Lighting up an Upland Rural Community in the Philippines ME Today March 2012 Lighting up an Upland Rural Community in the Philippines ME Today March 2012 Lighting- up an Upland Rural Community in the PhilippinesPico Hydro- electric Plant Installation An ASME Mapua Student Section Project By Manuel C. BelinoThe performance of universities in the twenty-first century will be judged based on three areas or the so-called function or mission, namely teaching, research and tafelgeschirr. While most colleges and universities give emphasis to teaching or research, only a few give similar importance to service, in particular, community or extension service. No other time in history requires a closer connection between what goes on in the academe and the practical problems that beset society. One dean from one of the schools of a prestigious university in the United States remarks The university must be a socially responsible institution, binnenseeking to move beyond the ivory tower in order t o address some of the pressing social and political problems. Engineering schools in developing countries could better fulfil their service mission if the resources and efforts of the senior students doing research projects as a requirement for graduation could be utilized to do some countryside development projects that involve basic engineering principles and fundamentals of engineering design.Early on, the founder of the Mapua Institute of Technology Don Tomas Mapua, an architecture graduate of Cornell University, envisioned an educational institution that would emphasize the importance of science and technology and create an impact on the community and the quality of life of the Filipinos. The legacy of Don Tomas continues as the Institutes mission embodies it stated as follows the Institute engages in research with high socio-economic impact and brings to bear humanitys vast store of knowledge on the problems of industry and community in order to make the Philippines and the w orld a better place (emphasis added). Similarly, the vision-mission of the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (SMME) puts equal importance to community or extension service as follows undertake community extension projects that uplift the living conditions of the poor and preserve the environment To actualize both the Institute and the School mission, the Office of Social Orientation and Community Involvement Program (SOCIP) directs the extension service activities of the institution. Each school or department renders extension services related to the program or field of expertise which are participated in by the administration, faculty, support staff and students. The SMME has identified three extension service projects such as the Adopt-an-Engineering-School (an outreach project to a rural public college offering mechanical engineering which involves faculty and student development seminars/workshops/trainings, sharing of Mapuas laboratory facilities, book donati on, and assistance to students for their industry internship) welding training program for the out-of-school youth in urban Manila (a program that equips poor young people with employable skills) and, installation of small scale renewable energy power plant such as micro-wind and micro/pico-hydro-electric plant in the countryside. The latter is the topic for discussion in this article.Micro/pico-hydro-electric plants produce power from streams and small rivers. Micro-hydro could bring electricity to remote communities for the first time for lighting and providing power for small appliances such as radio and television. This kind of power plant is already benefiting many remote areas in the Philippines and other developing countries.The electrical power from micro/pico-hydro is sufficient to run small machines for rice milling and could even support small businesses. The main environmental benefit of micro/pico-hydro is reducing greenhouse gas emissions and local pollution from fossi l fuels. This includes kerosene for lighting, diesel for driving machinery, and diesel and other fossil fuels for generating electricity. Figure 2 Rip-raping and construction of the forebay using the technology and techniques of the localsThe pico-hydroelectric power plant installed by the SMME in Northern Luzon, Philippines provides 3 kW of power to the indigenous community of Barangay Talite in Aguinaldo, Ifugao. Barangay Talite consists of several sitios (zones). The sitio involved in this project is Sitio Henalong. Most of the civil structures were installed in Sitio Henalong such as the powerhouse, forebay, penstock, headrace and tailrace. Sitio Henalong consists of 15 households. Please see location map below.The community provided manpower for the construction of most of the civil works such as the rip-raping of the forebay, head race and tailrace. They also provided local materials such as wood and bamboo for the electrical posts and were responsible for the clearing and pre paration of the roads that were used by the Mapua team in installing the main electrical lines. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers Mapua Student Section through the ASME Diversity Action Grant in cooperation with the Mapua Institute of Technologys SMME extension service team undertook this project. The faculty and students involved in the project were Dr. Manuel C. Belino (Dean/Faculty Advisor), Engr. Mark Anthony D. Balberona (Extension Service Coordinator), Engr. Jose Artemon M. Luna (Faculty), Engr. Ferdinand T. Galera (Faculty), Karl T. Lucena (Student), Aaron Ace G. Silvano (Student), Ron Erwin Mendoza (Student), Ernest L. Chan (Student), Albert Janwin C. Cudal (Student). Figure 3 Journey from the barangay proper of Talite to Sitio HenalongCurrently, the power plant provides 25 35 W to each of the 15 households of Sitio Henalong. Each household is given 2 to 3 units of CFL lamps with a rating of 11 watts each. In the future, this project will be extended to Sitio Ga bot which consists of 12 households.Through this project, the student volunteers were able to apply the knowledge they have acquired in the course of their study to a practical project to have a deeper understanding of the extent of the social, economic and political problems of the locality and the country as a whole to have a heightened awareness of the extent of environmental problems in the countryside and, to have an opportunity to help in the upliftment of the standard of living of the poor and in the preservation of the environment. Figure 4 Wiring of individual households Figure 5 Head race canal and Forebay tank Figure 6 Testing the Turbine-Generator setupSome of the insights and learnings of the faculty and student volunteers are captured in their remarksAlthough the project that we did in Ifugao was very basic engineering as compared to what we are learning in the classroom, its social impact was very evident as it changed the daily life of the people in the community t hrough the provisions of electricity, a basic need that we enjoy and yet taken for granted.It made me feel great as an engineering student to see the joy in the eyes of the people in the community when they saw for the first time lighted bulbs in their households. I appreciated more my chosen profession in the way that I could apply so far what I have learned in engineering to help people, more so, an indigenous community.I learned not only engineering stuff in this project but also the rich culture of the upland people in the Philippines.It made the students realize how noble the engineering profession is through the accomplishment of such a relevant and meaningful extension service project which does not only improve the human condition but also uplifts the human spirit.As the SMME demonstrates social responsibility through extension service, students who undergo this kind of project would eventually become concerned and socially responsible engineers.

What My Liberal Arts Major Taught Me How to Be a Better Human

What My Liberal Arts Major Taught Me How to Be a Better Human What My Liberal Arts Major Taught Me How to Be a Better Human I’m majoring in American Civilization,” I would tell people I met when I was attending Middlebury College over 20 years ago. What are you going to do with that?” they inevitably would ask. “I don’t know,” I would say. “I just find it fascinating.” The truth was, I didn’t know, and I couldn’t know, because I hadn’t yet been exposed to the field of advertising, which was my first career. The Internet browser, which became the backbone of my second career, hadn’t been invented yet. The ranks of business and government leadership are filled with individuals who majored in subjects such as philosophy, the classics, history, English literature and American studies. Like me, they may have not known exactly what business they wanted to be in when they graduated, but they trusted that their intelligence and drive would lead them to success. The current CEOs of Sprint, Disney, American Express and Bank of America are among  the many business leaders  who hold Bachelor’s degrees with a humanities major.  James Beriker CEO of Simply Hired, received his undergraduate degree in English Literature before going to law school. He was a corporate attorney before becoming a technology executive in 1999. Despite the proven success of humanities majors, a  recent survey  of human resources professionals showed that only 2 percent of companies were actively seeking liberal arts majors. Yet  according to another survey,  93 percent of employers agreed with the statement, a candidate’s demonstrated capacity to think critically, communicate clearly and solve complex programs is more important than his or her undergraduate field of study.” Those three factors- critical thinking, communication and problem-solving- are the backbone of a liberal arts education. Academic majors in the humanities give students exactly what the title suggests: a greater level of human understanding and the ability to apply their thinking, communication and problem-solving skills to real-world problems. By evaluating candidates for these factors, regardless of college major, you’ll fill your company with inquisitive, adaptable, capable employees who can lead your company into the future. Here’s how these three pillars of the liberal education worked together to lead me into a successful career as an Internet analyst and business writer. One of the most important skills in the 21st century, which I learned in college in the early 1990s, is the ability to find information and discern what is credible and relevant. From my first history class onward, I was hooked on research. Researching historical materials requires the same level of discernment as finding out anything needed in a work role. Critical thinking was necessary in on the job tasks such as deciding what kind of market research survey to set up for a given client issue, determining the validity of a competitors research study based on their methodology, choosing a platform for a corporate blog in 2005 before most businesses even had blogs. In today’s Internet environment, where anyone has a platform for anything they want to say, the ability to approach information with a critical eye is even more important. In the business world, research is useless unless it solves a problem. My most frequent problem in college was, “How do I write this 20-page paper in the amount of time that I have, given my current workload?” My natural level of curiosity would often find me lost in the stacks of the library, reading some book not necessarily related to my topic. One day I found myself sitting in the library stacks and crying over a book of photos of Dust Bowl migrants during the Great Depression while researching a paper on John Steinbeck. Heres picture by Dorothea Lange of a family and all its belongings. Because the problem at hand was to get my paper done on time, I did not check out the book. As a book of photographs, it did not have information needed for the paper. But the experience allowed me to discover a natural empathy for the human condition that had not emerged from simply reading Steinbecks words in “The Grapes of Wrath.” Michael Roth, president of Wesleyan University and author of  â€œBeyond the University: Why Liberal Education Matters,” wrote in the New York Times about the value of absorption in works of literature, art and science. This is the antidote to the lack of hard-nosed critical thinking and problem-solving in our high-speed technology-centric lives. He wrote: Yes, hard-nosed critical thinking is a useful tool, but it also may become a defense against the risky insight that absorption can offer. As students and as teachers we sometimes crave that protection; without it we risk changing who we are. We risk seeing a different way of living not as something alien, but as a possibility we might be able to explore, and even embrace. Informed perspective on massive shifts in history such as I experienced that day in the library fosters the development of empathy and emotional intelligence that is lacking in increasingly popular STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) educational programs. Without a perspective on humanity’s development in the context of the society, government and culture, tomorrow’s leaders will be less likely to make a difference in creating a sustainable future and less likely to create pleasant environments for their employees. At Simply Hired, I see the engineering team constantly working on the problem of how to use technology to match job-seekers with relevant jobs- something that was not possible when I graduated from college 21 years ago. They test their assumptions against user behavior across devices so that they can create the best job search engine for delivering relevant results no matter where the job seeker is searching from. The engineers’ excitement in solving these problems comes from a very human place: they would not be able to survive without jobs, and they want as many people to be able to find a job as possible. CEO James Beriker is passionate about the company’s role in using technology to help people find jobs. If Internet existed back in 1934, would that family pictured above have had an easier time finding work and a place to live? Toward the last two years of college my classes required me to write more papers and take fewer exams. The process of writing 10- or 20-page papers and getting A’s on them requires the ability to successfully synthesize information from a wide variety of sources and meticulously reference that information in order to back up a thesis statement. This ability to synthesize information, communicate through writing and meticulously attend to detail in sourcing were paramount when I became an analyst for the Internet measurement firm Hitwise in 2004. I wouldn’t have been able to do the writing that job required (press releases, blog entries, research reports, articles and presentations) without the skills I learned in college. Communicating within a context of human understanding allows one to consider others previous knowledge and point of view when choosing the best communication strategy and delivery method. This applies to most jobs. For example, finding good employees, building a database or servicing client accounts requires a level of teamwork and interdepartmental understanding that will not benefit from one person continuously imposing his or her will on others. Let’s take a trip back to 1993. “Congratulations, you got a degree in American Civilization,” someone says to me. “What are you going to do with that?” “I don’t know,” I say. If I had said… “I’m going to help companies create better advertising by understanding their customers better. Then I’m going to have a job researching and writing about Internet trends so that companies understand how people are using it for entertainment, commerce, and socialization. Twenty years from now I’ll be writing about the online recruiting industry for an Internet job search engine.” …my questioner might have questioned my sanity. The accurate answer was “I don’t know.” But armed with critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills and a deep curiosity about humanity, an interesting and intellectually rewarding career unfolded for me. No one bothers to ask anymore about why I went to a liberal arts college and majored in American Civilization.

How to Choose Between Two Strong Job Candidates

How to Choose Between Two Strong Job Candidates How to Choose Between Two Strong Job Candidates Here’s an interesting (and enviable) dilemma for employers: When two outstanding candidates are vying for the same position at your firm and they have been neck and neck throughout the recruitment process, how do you decide which person to hire? Many employers today struggle when conducting a candidate search because skilled talent is in short supply. But once in a great while, something amazing happens: You hit the hiring jackpot. You come across two outstanding candidates whose resumes stand above the crowd. Even better, they both interview well. In fact, you could see yourself hiring either one of them. It’s a fantastic problem to have … until you realize you literally can’t decide which person to hire. You’re paralyzed by the thought of making the wrong choice. But the longer you wait to make your decision, the greater the risk of losing one or both candidates to another employer. So how do you make the right choice when you come to this hiring crossroads? And how can you do it quickly? Here are three strategies to consider: Take a long-term view You are hiring to address an immediate need at your firm, but don’t ignore the future. Look beyond the requirements for the open position and examine each candidate’s potential to grow at your firm over time. For example, does one candidate’s leadership potential stand out more than the other’s? Or does one of the candidates have knowledge or skills in an area that isn’t essential for the job at hand but could nonetheless add value to your business? FIND YOUR NEXT GREAT HIRE Think about fit with the corporate culture This is an important consideration in any hiring situation. However, employers don’t always devote as much time as they should to assessing whether a candidate will fit well and thrive in their company’s work environment - especially once that exciting “new-job feeling” subsides. One strategy for gauging fit with the office culture is to introduce potential hires to your team before extending an offer. It could be as part of the interview process or more informally as a quick meet and greet. Getting others’ opinions on how a potential hire might mesh with the team and workplace culture can be very valuable. Assess both interest and enthusiasm You’ve interviewed both candidates - probably more than once. Looking back on those meetings, which person seemed to be the most engaged in the process? Who asked the most questions? Who asked more insightful questions? How quickly did each person follow up with you after the interview? And, just as important, what is your gut feeling about which individual seemed to want the job the most? As you reflect on these things, it’s likely you will identify the more interested and enthusiastic candidate, even if it’s only a hairsbreadth difference between the two. Seize this rare opportunity (if it makes good sense) If you’ve weighed all the above factors and still can’t decide which job candidate to choose, here’s another option: Hire both. Of course, that can be easier said than done. The decision depends a great deal on the budget available to you and the structure and needs of your team. But if you have the means, it’s worth considering. The reason is simple: Good people are hard to find and no company will suffer from having too many of them on board. The needs of your business can change rapidly, and you may find yourself on the hunt for another hire before long. At that point, though, you may not be as lucky as you were this time around. Just be sure that your decision is sustainable. There needs to be enough work to keep both hires engaged and feeling like their contributions make a difference. A good starting place is to think about projects that have been pushed to the back burner because your team doesn’t have the time to devote to them. Could one of the new hires help move these initiatives forward? Could they reduce the workload for other employees who are overloaded or close to reaching that point? If you ultimately decide the best course of action is to extend only one job offer at this time, keep in touch with the candidate you don’t hire. Connect on LinkedIn and check in with the person occasionally to pass along news about the company and get updates on their career. You never know when your next hiring need will arise. Paul McDonald Paul McDonald is senior executive director at Robert Half. He writes and speaks frequently on hiring, workplace and career management topics. Over the course of more than 30 years in the recruiting field, McDonald has advised thousands of company leaders and job seekers on how to hire and get hired. McDonald joined Robert Half in 1984 as a recruiter for financial and accounting professionals in Boston, following a public accounting career with Price Waterhouse. In the 1990s, he became president of the Western United States overseeing all of the company’s operations in the region. McDonald become senior executive director of Robert Half Management Resources in 2000, and assumed his current role in 2012. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting from St. Bonaventure University in New York.

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6 Things You Can Learn From Job Boards 6 Things You Can Learn From Job Boards Perhaps the most common thing people do when commencing a job search is go online to a job board like Monster, CareerBuilder or Indeed, find jobs of interest and submit a resume â€" over and over again.For some lucky people, this is all it takes. But for most of us, this activity becomes an incredible time sink without a payoff. Even worse, many people don't go beyond this activity and still believe that they are doing all that they should to obtain their next job![See: 8 Things That Are More Productive Than Staring at a Job Board.]"What we hear from consumers consistently is that the Internet is a black hole and that they don't get a lot of information back. So what we are trying to do is get them information on who is looking at their resume, and in what context are they looking at their resume so they have some sense of what is going on," says Matt Ferguson, CEO of CareerBuilder.He emphasized that the role of CareerBuilder today is more than simply to post jobs. He emphasizes Care erBuilder's function is multifaceted, and that "to help people find jobs today, we try to provide them data and insights about the skills and jobs of the future, and with Capella we actually do reskilling and help them by providing skills so they can get the jobs of the future."Job boards like CareerBuilder, Monster and Indeed often serve as the front end of company recruitment and candidate vetting processes. However, just because companies may want you to use these vehicles to submit your resume to them, you have other options of how to view and utilize the ads you'll see.Here are some things you can do on job boards to advance your search, without even applying for a job.Find Opportunities. The first and most obvious thing job boards are good for is finding relevant jobs for you. Type in your search terms such as job title, and your location, etc. But then, hold off. Don't just hit the "submit your resume" button.Learn Salary Ranges. Often job sites are doing better than previous ly in conveying a realistic range to set your expectations of how much any given job is likely to pay. Be careful not to look at just one job! Look at the same kind and level of position for multiple employers and see what an overall range in the marketplace actually might be. Take a cue for your resume. Don't make an employer guess or surmise that you might have what they need. Most often they are quite up front about it in their job description and its requirements. And when you've got it, as the old commercial says, flaunt it![See: 10 Items to Banish From Your Resume.]For example, an ad for a junior level accountant included this bullet in its requirements section: "Maintains general ledger accounts by reconciling accounts receivable detail and control accounts; adjusting entries for amortizations …"Assuming you have these skills, a careful read of the ad should give you the idea to list this in your resume's skills section: Accounts Reconciliation, General Ledger Reconciliatio n, General Ledger and Entry Adjustments.And then, in your bullets describing different positions you've held, you'll want to exemplify what your specific accomplishments are in each of these areas.Determine the skills gap between what you have and what an employer seeks. Perhaps you are investigating a new direction for your career, or how to advance to the next level of what you are currently doing. It's worth carefully examining the skills required for what you want to do next. Compare what employers are demanding and what you can legitimately provide, and use the insight you gain to figure out what you need to do to become a truly desirable and well-qualified candidate. Maybe you'll need a new degree, or perhaps some courses by Capella, Udemy, Corseara or other sites that can provide a shortcut for your success. Regardless, think about how you can best fill whatever skills gap may exist.Learn who is looking at your resume. If you do post your resume on either LinkedIn or CareerBu ilder, you can see who is looking at your profile or resume. It won't take much detective work to look up those people on LinkedIn and possibly arrange for them to introduce you to the hiring manager.Learn what others find attractive in your resume. CareerBuilder is also rolling out a feature that will let you see what terms someone searches that bring your resume to the fore for viewing. This can be valuable even in your initial phone interview, as well as further on down the line as you plan what successes you want to highlight or skills you'll be questioned about in the interview process.[See: 10 Things Your Mom Didn't Teach You About Job Searching.]When you step back, you'll see that a job ad can be far more than just an announcement of an available position. It can arm you with valuable knowledge and insights as you go about the task of advancing your own career.Happy hunting!

Be a Consultant, Not a Job Seeker

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Entry Level Therapists and Practitioners Resume Template â€" 2018’s Top Format Entry Level Therapists and Practitioners Resume Template - 2018’s Top Format Create ResumeKim Briggs100 Main Street Cell: (555) 322-7337Cityplace, CA, 91019 example-email@example.comProfessional SummaryRecent graduate with internships and experience treating mental and emotional disorders within the context of couple and family systems. Apply psychotherapeutic and family systems theories and techniques in the delivery of professional services to individuals, couples, and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed mental health disorders. Confident in capability to productively work with other professionals. Open to new experiences.Education and Training2012 Master of Arts:Syracuse University Marriage and Family Therapy Syracuse , NY, USASumma cum laudePhi Kappa Phi memberCoursework in Play Therapy and Spirituality in TherapyServed as department marshal upon graduation. achievement and service, 2012Recipient of the Eleanor Macklin Scholarship, merit, 20102009 Bachelor of Arts:Le Moyne College Psychology Syracuse, NY, USAExperienceStudent/In tern TherapistUtilized personality traits to effectively join with clients in a professional manner.Treated many individuals, couples, and families with a variety of intrapersonal and interpersonal presenting problems.Frequently encountered issues included communication difficulties, infidelity, depression, abandonment, grief and loss.Helped clients process their possible motives contributing to problematic behaviors.Mentored adolescents with co-occurring emotional and mental health disorders in a residential setting.Led skill building activities during psychotherapeutic sessions.Exposed to varying cultures, religions, spiritualisms, and other topics of diversity.Recognized how issues can influence the functioning of entire family systems and familiar with treating such issues.Worked with children and exposed to unique challenges they can present.Aware of child abuse indicators and professional responsibility as a mandated reporter.Understood importance of documentation and ensured that records were updated in a timely fashion.Work HistoryIntern Therapist for Intervention and Supports for Adolescents and Families (ISAF) 09/2010 05/2012 Liberty Resources, Inc. Syracuse, NYStudent Therapist at the Goldberg Couple and Family Therapy Center 01/2010 05/2012 Syracuse University Syracuse, NYCustomize ResumeMore Healthcare Resume TemplatesOptometry Resume Templates

Military Retirement Program - Thrift Savings Plan

Military Retirement Program - Thrift Savings Plan Military Retirement Program - Thrift Savings Plan The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a Federal Government-sponsored retirement savings and investment plan. In 2001, the Thrift Savings Plan became eligible for military members through the National Defense Authorization Act, which was originally only for Federal civilian employees. Now there is a retirement program that blends the traditional retirement program of the military with benefits similar to those offer by many civilian employees â€" a 401(k) plan. Contributing money to the TSP will be additional retirement income and will provide tax benefits as well. For more information see the official TSP website and www.tsp.gov. This means it is long term savings for retirement and there will be penalties for early withdrawal as with other types of retirement / tax benefit programs. The Military Legacy Retirement System The legacy retirement system is the current system that provides a retirement payment each month after 20 years of service. The Legacy Plan also offers an easy military pension calculator that determines the monthly amount they will receive: 2.5% X number of years served X retired base pay* The retired base pay is a 36 month consecutive average compiled at the highest rank of the member. For instance, after 20 years at the retirement rank of O-5 and the highest monthly average base pay of $8,500 over a three year period average. 2.5% X 20 years X $8,500 $4,250 Using the formula above, they would receive a monthly pension of $4,250 for life. That is a great retirement program if you are 40 years old with 20 years of service. If you live until 60 years, you will have earned over a million dollars. Now, with the TSP you can blend the two programs and earn more.     New Blended Retirement System The Blended Retirement System (BRS) combines elements of both. Most service members (over 400,000) decided to opt-into the BRS.  Since 2018, another 150,000 new members were automatically enrolled upon entering the service. In total, over half a million uniformed service members are now covered by BRS and able to begin receiving portable, government-provided retirement benefits. How Does a Thrift Savings Plan Work? If you plan on government service for 20 years, the Thrift Saving Plan with blended retirement maybe right for you. The Blended Retirement System (BRS) is a new (2018) retirement plan for the Uniformed Services that is available to eligible service members and new members. Features of the BRS includes a defined benefit (monthly retired pay for life) after at least 20 years of service, a defined benefit (consisting of government automatic and matching contributions) to a member’s Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) account, a bonus called continuation pay and a new lump sum option at retirement. Also, if a member decides to leave the military prior to retiring, if he/she gets a government service job, that retirement plan can transfer with the member, but the legacy retirement will not since 20 years were not completed. See your military / government financial specialist. Servicemembers can sign up for TSP online at www.tsp.gov. The Web site offers all the tools troops need to get started in the program and manage their accounts. Who Is Eligible for BRS? It depends on WHEN you joined the military. If you enter the Uniformed Service on or before Dec. 31, 2017, you are part of the legacy retirement system. If you are an active-duty service member with fewer than 12 years of service as of Dec. 31, 2017, or a member of the National Guard or Reserve in a paid status who has accrued fewer than 4,320 retirement points as of Dec. 31, 2017, you are grandfathered under the legacy retirement system, but may choose to opt into the BRS.  If you enter the Uniformed Services on or after Jan. 1, 2018, you are automatically enrolled in BRS, and this is your military retirement plan. Government Matching Program The military members on BRS receive an annuity based on years of service. However, now the Department of Defense (DoD) will automatically contribute 1% to the servicemembers TSP account each month during active duty. After two years of service, the DoD will also match the servicemember’s contributions up to an additional 4%. For instance, a member who contributes 5% will see the DoD match that with an additional 5%. This is a big opportunity for service members. The most important benefits the new BRS plans offers is that the BRS plan has a benefit for servicemembers who separate after serving less than 20 years. Under the BRS, a servicemember is vested in the DoD contributions to their TSP after two years of service. Also, after leaving the military, servicemembers cannot continue contributing to TSP unless they take a federal job. They can leave their money in TSP, though, and continue to draw returns on it. The money in TSP can also be rolled over to another IRA account.

Seven Tactics for Successful STEM Diversity Recruiting

Seven Tactics for Successful STEM Diversity Recruiting Seven Tactics for Successful STEM Diversity Recruiting Seven Tactics for Successful STEM Diversity Recruiting In recognition of the value that a diverse workforce brings to business today, asked Harris Interactive a leading market research firm to conduct research that examines the importance of diversity recruiting in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematical (STEM) professions. The survey, Diversity Recruiting in STEM Occupations, found that the national imbalance of supply and demand in diversity STEM recruiting is real, long-term, and driven by many interacting factors. While individual companies can promote greater participation in STEM careers for underrepresented groups, they will compete for diverse candidates for years to come. The surveys quantitative results and qualitative interviews consistently reveal that successful diversity recruiting depends on an array of tactics, working together in a strategic context that values diversity and inclusion as a key competitive advantage. STEM Diversity Tactics No single action dominates the list of effective tactics. Every tactic, properly executed, strengthens the effort, similar to the way links in a value chain strengthen each other. Regarding internal and external best practices, these tactics can be brought to bear in the near term and will improve competitive advantage in STEM diversity recruiting: The best diversity recruiting takes place at organizations that embrace and promote diversity as a competitive advantage, in companies where the business case is made to prove it. Excellent diversity recruiting includes an understanding of the communities in which the company does business, and ways in which its relationship with those communities benefits from a diverse workforce. Diverse candidates believe inclusion is just as important as diversity, and look for it throughout the organization. The language of diversity and inclusion should be woven through all business practices, spoken by management at all levels, and woven into the values expressed in the company culture. Diverse employees identify with a large number of racial, gender, ethnic, psychographic, age, ability and circumstantial (e.g. veterans) groups. They identify with others based on life experience, culture and point of view. These employees are key to recruiting efforts, as they speak to their communities and validate the promise of inclusion. Smaller companies can and should adopt common big-company tactics such as creating benchmarks for measuring results of recruiting efforts, tracking where to find a diverse pool of candidates, and partnering with local schools, colleges and STEM education organizations. Similar to large companies, they should train and support all employees as employer brand ambassadors, including messages about the importance of diversity. Outreach, in all its forms recruiting messages, media, search and sourcing, within a local and national presence requires consistent language and a long-term commitment to diversity to be most effective. Download the Full Report: Diversity Recruiting in STEM Occupations Download the Executive Summary: Diversity Recruiting in STEM Occupations Findings from the study: Infographic: Effective Diversity Recruiting in STEM Occupations The Competitive Benefits of STEMDiversity How Companies Cultivate a Diverse STEM Workforce Recruiting STEM Talent for your Small Company Recruiters: The Crucial Link in STEM Diversity Hiring Seven Tactics for Successful STEM Diversity Recruiting Survey Methodology: and Harris Interactive conducted an online survey in August 2011 in which more than 400 Chief Diversity Officers or SVPs of Human Resources participated from a representative group of companies involved with architecture and engineering, computer and mathematics or life, physical and social science disciplines. Additionally, we conducted in-depth interviews with diversity and human resources executives.

8 Productivity Tips for Business Travelers

8 Productivity Tips for Business Travelers 8 Productivity Tips for Business Travelers When you are on the road a lot for business, it often seems like you aren’t getting as much done as you should be. But, just because you are traveling frequently , it doesn’t mean that you can’t be as productive as if you were in the office every day. You just have to look for ways to be able to do your work when you are on the road. With today’s technology, working while traveling has never been easier. You can connect from pretty much anywhere, and you can get a lot done while you are on the road. Here are some productivity tips for anyone who travels frequently for business. When you are traveling for business, make sure that you always have a laptop or tablet with you , so you can work from anywhere. Scope out Wi-Fi hot spots ahead of time, so you will know where you can get a connection and be able to do your work, no matter where you are traveling to. You might also want to look into getting a Wi-Fi card, which will let you have an Internet subscription for your mobile device. Even if you can’t connect to free Wi-Fi, you will still be able to connect and stay productive. It is time to get out of the mindset that multitasking helps you to get more done. Sure, it may seem like you are doing a lot, but what you are really doing is a whole lot of nothing. When you are multitasking , you aren’t putting all of your concentration on any one task, so nothing is being done to the best of your ability. Whether you are in the office or on the road, stop multitasking, and simply concentrate on doing one thing at a time , and doing it well. You will be a lot more productive in the long run by not multitasking. When you are working on the road, it is more important than ever to know that you can be in contact with clients, your employer, your team, etc. This means that you need a reliable wireless device that is constantly charged. An external smartphone charger is a great investment  because it will ensure that your device is always charged when you need it, and you can contact anyone at any time, check and send emails, etc. These devices only cost around $30, and it is more than worth it to prevent the inevitable “Sorry I missed your call; my phone died” conversation with your CEO. If you are using old technology, it can really slow you down a lot, especially if you are on the road. But, you don’t have to go out and spend a fortune on new tech devices. You can save a lot of money by purchasing refurbished devices. You can even sell your old tech at websites such as Gadget Salvation , and use the money towards the new devices you need in order to stay productive while you are on the road. Find things like newer laptops, iPhones, and a whole lot more, and save a lot of money while you are at it. You probably spend a lot of time on airplanes, and this can seem like a real time-waster. But, if you are taking flights that are Wi-Fi enabled, you can get a lot of work done while on those long flights . These flights may be a bit more on the costly side, but when you think about how productive you could be, the additional fees are definitely worth it. You will have many uninterrupted hours of time to get a lot of work done, and when you arrive at your destination, you won’t be stressed out about all of the work that didn’t get done, because you already did it. It is important to take breaks in order to keep from burning out . So, put down the laptop for a little while, and go for a walk. If you are in a new area, this is a great chance to explore and see new things. Take a couple of hours for yourself, and you will be surprised at just how refreshed you are, and ready to get right back to the work that needs to be done. There are a lot of to-dos that can be done without the use of the Internet . So, if you know that you are going to be in areas where Wi-Fi is sketchy at best, plan for it. Take work along that you can do offline, whether it be planning business strategies, organizing notes, finishing projects that don’t require any additional research, etc. You might be surprised to learn at just how much you can get done without ever logging on to the Internet. Even if you are away on a camping trip, you can get a lot of work done and be productive. It is a good idea to avoid using social media first thing in the morning. You’d be surprised at just how much time you waste on social media and checking email, and before you know it, the morning is over, and you haven’t accomplished much of anything. Start getting into the habit of checking social media and emails a bit later in the morning. Even better, schedule times to do these things, and then do not do them when you are trying to get other things done. The less time you spend on social media and email, the more productive you are going to be in the long run. Jane Hurst is a content manager from San Francisco. She is a business writer and writing coach. Find Jane on   Twitter .

Actors Resume Template - an in Depth Anaylsis on What Works and What Doesnt

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A Fools Handbook to Bilingual Resume

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The Key to Successful Resume for Bartender

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