The 5 Stages of Landing a Sweet New Job-The Muse

The 5 Stages of Landing a Sweet New Job-The MuseThe 5 Stages of Landing a Sweet New JobI recently got a new job, and it (still) scares me every day. Im not frightened in the horror-film, Freddy vs. Jason type of way. However, I am scared because I dont know the answer to these two questions How in the world did I end up here, and whats going to happen next? Its frightening, exciting, and palm-sweat inducing- all at the same time. For me, it unfolded in five distinct stages. Since Im guessing Im not the only person who rides this emotional roller coaster, I thought Id share them with you. Bonus Ive also included how to survive each one.Stage 1 WaitI Got the Job?I spent approximately two weeks in shock when I landed my new job. I welches wrapping up my current position, but my mind welches spending all its time trying to catch up and process how I got the offer and what it meant. I wasted loads of valuable time sitting at my desk, wondering, Wait- me? Thats time I couldve spent asking myself a much better question How can I be successful starting on day one?The key lesson in this stage is that its OK to take time to celebrate (and process your shock), but you also need to be ready to hit the ground running. Make sure you understand the basics of your new job, and what you need to do now (take a refresher course, read a management book, buy a new office-appropriate wardrobe) to be ready on your first day.Stage 2 Can I Actually Do This?As soon as I finished questioning why I got hired, I started the job and immediately began to question whether or not I could do it.However, the time you spend wondering if youre up to the task takes time away from what really matters- getting better at your new job. Everyone has doubts, but entertaining them steals focus. How do I get over my fears? By reminding myself of this secret Im learning If they didnt think you were able to do the job, they wouldnt have hired you. Confidence is a muscle, and it needs to be stretched and flex ed accordingly. My best days so far have been the ones when I embraced my fear, reassured myself, and sprinted forward into the abyss. (Im still alive and kicking, so it cant be that bad.)Stage 3 Are They Going to Fire Me?Early into my new position, I sent an email that I thought could get me fired. It had no expletives, and it was well-worded and error-free. But I didnt know the person who would be receiving it and felt super nervous to reach out for the first time. (Spoiler alert Im still employed.) Being in new places and doing new things comes with a fair share of confusion and stress. I used to think that the more senior you get, the more structured your role becomes. That is absolutely false. In my experience, the higher you move in your career, the less formal structure you end up having, so you are tasked with creating it, empowering yourself, and tischsetting your priorities. Fear sucks. But inaction because of fear sucks even more. More autonomy means more responsibility, so its up to you to set your own boundaries and find out the activities that are going to drive real value. Dont fear the failure. Fear inaction. Remember, no one knows everything about what theyre doing- and no one expects you to know what youre doing in the beginning. Having questions, getting confused, and making mistakes doesnt mean youre going to get called to the principals office. Stage 4 Wow. I Need Help.Finding friendly co-workers who will show you where the copy machine is located is just the beginning. In this new environment, youre going to need mentors and sponsors. Meaning, people around you who care enough to give you feedback about where you can improve who are transparent enough to share their mistakes and who are caring enough to remind you of who you can be, especially when you cant see it. These sponsors and mentors comprise a larger idea in our collective careers- they sit on your Personal Board of Directors. This group will morph and change, but their objective is simple to provide you with the greatest insight to keep growing your career. Seek out these people, and start building relationships with them. Most importantly, dont be afraid to ask the questions you arent sure about. Those are the ones that matter.Stage 5 Whats Next?My new job was less about updating my LinkedIn profile and more about updating my dreams. New positions come with a caveat Youre there to change something for the better. You will be pushed, stretched, prodded, and pushed again. The other side of that is Im in a different space- personally and professionally- than I was two months ago, because I took a risk. In his New York Times bestseller Mastery, Robert Greene describes the successes of the worlds greatest thinkers and innovators as misconstrued as linear. The reality is more nuanced. He writes, Your whole life is a kind of apprenticeship to which you apply your learning skills. Everything that happens to you is a form of instruction if you pay attention. That apprenticeship is exactly where I find myself right now. Growing, questioning, and exploring what I want to do, and how I can get there. Thats what a new job really is- exposure to an entirely new arena that is unfamiliar, but full of opportunity. Whatever youre dreaming about professionally is definitely possible, but you have to commit to a process of growth. But, believe me The risk of trying something completely out of your comfort zone is worth it, every single time. Photo of emotions courtesy of Shutterstock.

The Evolution of the Resume 1999 - 2009

The Evolution of the Resume 1999 - 2009The Evolution of the Resume 1999 - 2009Job searching with an outdated resume in this market will only bring you frustration and missed opportunities.Make sure your resume lives up to the standards of 2009. Job searching with an outdated resume in this market will only bring you frustration and missed opportunities.In 1999 job seekers chose between several selections of fine resume paper (ivory, eggshell, grey, and light blue) just to send these resumes through a fax machine. With Internet-enabled job seekers accessing available job listings, the number of applicants per position skyrocketed and hiring managers struggled with volume - filing cabinets quickly became insufficient.Its all different today. Updates to employer technology (like searchable databases, advanced Human Resource Information Systems HRIS and applicant tracking systems) necessitate changes to the way resumes are written and designed. The following changes are almost taken for granted as resume musts now a decade later19992009Job seekers did leid trust email to deliver a resume snail mail or fax welches used to deliver resumes to employers.Keywords were only used in the top keyword sectionResumes were stored by job seekers on 3.5 inch disks.Paper resumes were toted to interviewsE-mail is the name of the game have a professional e-mail address and file naming systemIntegrate keywords into the entire document for electronic searchesStore your resume on a thumb driveStill bring a paper resume to in-person interviewsTen years ago it was a common joke that job candidates merely had to be breathing to be eligible for a job. It was a HOT market in 1999. The dot-com bubble was in full bloom and instant stock-option millionaires were everywhere. It was not uncommon to find CEOs in their twenties, especially in start-up companies. Venture capitalists were handing out money as if it was Halloween candy. It was a dream world for job seekers with employers practicall y bidding for candidates.As we move into 2009, we are entering one of the most competitive job markets ever known. That means you, the job seeker, must be very competitive in every aspect of your job search. You can pull no punches when laying out your qualifications and you cannot afford to be humble.Dont date yourself with pass resume formats or behind-the-times navet. Resumes are living documents that change over time and adjust to the needs of the market. They evolve to best market job seekers to a changing employment world. A decade is a long time in resume years and light years in terms of job market conditions. Brush up your arsenal and youll be well on your way to a 21st century job search.

Habits to adopt immediately to improve your life in the next 90 days

Habits to adopt immediately to improve your life in the next 90 daysHabits to adopt immediately to improve your life in the next 90 daysSuccessful people dont just drift off to the top. Getting there requires focused action, personal discipline and lots of energy every day to make things happen, says American author and entrepreneur Jack Canfield.Jack couldnt be mora accurate.Dont let old habits hold you back in life.Take control of your habits and improve the quality of your life.Build a ordnungsprinzip for everything you doIt pays to build ordnungsprinzips to keep your life on track.In How to Fail at Alfruchtwein Everything and Still Win Big, author Scott Adams explains A system is something you do on a regular basis that achieves your odds of happiness in the long run. If you do something every day, its a system. If youre waiting to achieve it someday in the future, its a goal.Systems are the foundations of a better life and great work.Using systems can make your life easier.A s ystem provides you with an inner guidance system and a equip you with the power of habit.A structure in your life and some routines that help you every day and keep you on the right track is better than a single shot at getting something done.Start anything with a clear goal and focus on a system to achieve it.Many people have different successful systems that guide how they work and what actions to take at any point in time to achieve the bigger purpose.If your current system of work doesnt work or give the desired results you expect, make a change, create a new system and take steps every day to stick to it.By spending a little bit of time figuring out what will work best for you and your habits, you can put yourself in a great position to get out of your head and get things done.Reserving an hour each day for something you absolutely want to get done can be a great system that can help you achieve your big goal.Guardians Oliver Burkman says, focusing on a system means focusing on what you can control (your actions) rather than what you cant (the endlessly unpredictable external world). Keep working your system and youll maximize the chances that success will find you.You can start building systems one habit at a time.Focus on incremental progress and consistency to lay the foundation for getting things done.A daily or weekly routine, a consistent application of even small habits, will transform your life more effectively than striving for an overwhelmingly large goal without a consistent routine to achieve it.A better life starts with a great daily routineAs simple as it sounds, routines are the key to improving your health, productivity, wealth and total well-being.creating a daily routine can make a big difference in your life.How you start and end your day determines everything.That means, developing a system to guide to guide how you use your time when you awake, when you first start working, when you finish your workday, and even how you use your eveni ngs.How will that change your life?It will help you get a great start to your day, and finish your day by preparing for the next day.Itll help you build productive routines, and help you focus on whats important, not just whats urgent.Make time for high-value workDont start your day until you have it planned. - Jim RohnSpend the first hour of your work day on high-value tasks.Dont begin the activities of your day until you know exactly what you plan to accomplish.Every morning, get one fruchtwein important thing done immediately.There is nothing more satisfying than feeling like youre already in the flow.And the easiest way to trigger this feeling is to work on your most important task in the first hour.Use your mornings for high-value work.Lean to avoid the busy work that adds no real value to your work, geistesbild or long-term goal.Low value activities, including responding to notifications, or reacting to emails keep you busy and stop you from getting real work done. Make time for work that matters.In his book, Getting Things Done The Art of Stress-Free Productivity, David Allen says, If you dont pay appropriate attention to what has your attention, it will take more of your attention than it deserves.Research shows that it takes, on average, more than 23 minutes to fully recover your concentration after a trivial interruption.Dont tackle tasks sporadically throughout the dayTo increase your ability to focus, researchers suggest ideas for both boosting our ability to concentrate as well as reducing distraction.You can improve your ability to focus if you can boost your ability to concentrate. Reducing distractions can change how you work for the better.Everything competing for your attention when you want to single task can waste your precious time.In 18 Minutes Find Your Focus, Master Distraction, and Get the Right Things Done, Peter Bregman writes, To get the right things done, choosing what to ignore is as important as choosing where to focus.Time wast ers such as impulsively checking notifications is a major distraction at work. The few minutes you waste on reactive tendencies doesnt help your work.Learn to single-task without compromiseSingle tasking changes everything.In an age of constant digital interruptions, it is no wonder youre having trouble ignoring distractions.If you really have to focus on that task, limit the time you have to spend on any given task. Add dates, and due time to your to-do lists.Push yourself to deliver within the specified time and move on.Single-tasking is one task at a time, with zero tolerance for distractions.Try the Pomodoro Technique to improve your chances of success when you embrace single -tasking habit.Focus on one task for about 30 minutes, then take a 5 minute break, and then move on to another task or continue the task.Read widely, with maximum curiosityPick up a book every day. Even for just a few pages.Reading puts your brain to work.Reading is to the mind what exercise is to your body .It gives us freedom to roam the expanse of space, time, history, and offer a deeper view of ideas, concepts, emotions, and body of knowledge.Roberto Bolao says, Reading is like thinking, like praying, like talking to a friend, like expressing your ideas, like listening to other peoples ideas, like listening to music, like looking at the view, like taking a walk on the beach.Your brain on books is active - growing, changing and making new connections and different patterns, depending on the type of material youre reading.One of the best ways to gain knowledge is self-education. Period.It doesnt matter if youre sitting in a college classroom or a coffee shop.As long as you are genuinely interested in what you are studying, dont stop.Make the most of your time and get the best education you can can offer yourself.People who take the time and initiative to pursue knowledge on their own are the only ones who earn a real education in this world.Take a look at any widely acclaimed schola r, entrepreneur or historical figure you can think of.Formal education or not, youll find that he or she is a product of continuous self-education.Lifelong learning will get most of your questions answered.You dont even have to commit long hours everyday to learning. Whatever time you decide to put in your own education, stick to it.What are the most interesting topics you wish to know more about.The goal here is to find as many sources of ideas and knowledge as possible.Brain Pickings is a good place to start. Its one of my favorites. And its free.Go subscribe and you wont be disappointed.Find other blogs, websites or erreichbar courses that can broaden your horizon. Read expert opinions about topics of interest on Quora.Its a game-changer in the world of question and answer websites. Look for answers to some of your most important questions at places people normally ignore.Cut back on social distractionsIn the age of constant connectivity, distraction is at its peak in life and at work.Our minds need urgent purification to improve focus, replenish attention, and encourage creativity.The average adult checks their phone 50 to 300 times each day. And we tap, swipe and click on our devices 2,617 times per day, according to a recent study.We spend more time online than we do asleep.Chris Bailey, author of Hyperfocus, writes, Our smartphones provide an endless stream of bite-sized, delicious information for our brains to consume. Its easy to get hooked, even to feel addicted. And most of us would prefer not to feel this way.I have turned off most of the notifications on my phone.I choose when I want to check my notifications. I have consciously planned to check social updates at a set time to avoid distractions when I am doing focused work.Every time you pull out your phone to scan your feeds, your brain is building a habit loop that reinforces itself to encourage the habit.Notifications prompt task-irrelevant thoughts and disrupt attention performance even if yo u dont interact with the device.The buzzes, beeps, emails, alerts, and notifications never end until you do something about it.An increasing number of psychologists and doctors are concerned about our relationship with smartphones.Its a spectrum disorder, says Dr. Anna Lembke, a psychiatrist at Stanford University, who studies addiction. There are mild, moderate and extreme forms. And for many people, theres no problem at all.According to David Greenfield, a clinical psychiatrist and founder of the Center for Internet and Technology Addiction, smartphones can easily take over your life, because theyre always screaming for attention.Being constantly plugged in affects our sleep patterns, posture and more in our bodies and minds.Our lives are becoming more wired all the time, hence the need to take over and control your relationship with mobile devices before they become the only thing you deeply care about at the expense of your relationships.If you feel your phone is taking over you r life, schedule digital detox on your calendar. Start balancing your digital life with real life.Do a 30-day challengeThe challenge most of us have is starting and sticking to healthy and productive daily routines.You can start with a 30-day challenge to develop the perfect routine that works for you.What do you want to improve.Write them out on paper, along with your motivations, obstacles, and strategies for overcoming them.Start with a few habits you can consistently focus on building.Report on your progress each day.Adjust anything that is not working on a case-by-case basis.Then do an assessment after 30 days to see how your new routine is working for you. If you fail, figure out what went wrong, plan for it, and try again.You dont always have full control over your workday, but you can plan and make the most of your day to help you accomplish your life and work goals.You can use them to make sure the most important stuff gets done - from working out, to spending time with fr iends and family, to developing a side business, to reading and engaging in other hobbies.Dig deeperIf you enjoyed this post, you will love Postanly Weekly, my free weekly digest of the best posts about behavior change that affect health, wealth, and productivity. Join over 50,000 people on a mission to build a better life. Courses Thinking in Models, and Kaizen Habits.This article first appeared on Medium.Habits to adopt immediately to improve your life in the next 90 daysSuccessful people dont just drift off to the top. Getting there requires focused action, personal discipline and lots of energy every day to make things happen, says American author and entrepreneur Jack Canfield.Jack couldnt be more accurate.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreDont let old habits hold you back in life.Take control of your habits and improve the quality of your life.Build a system for everything you doIt pays to build systems to keep your life on track.In How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big, author Scott Adams explains A system is something you do on a regular basis that achieves your odds of happiness in the long run. If you do something every day, its a system. If youre waiting to achieve it someday in the future, its a goal.Systems are the foundations of a better life and great work.Using systems can make your life easier.A system provides you with an inner guidance system and a equip you with the power of habit.A structure in your life and some routines that help you every day and keep you on the right track is better than a single shot at getting something done.Start anything with a clear goal and focus on a system to achieve it.Many people have different successful systems that guide how they work and what actions to take at any point in time to achieve the bigger purpose.If your current system of work doesnt work or give the desired results you expec t, make a change, create a new system and take steps every day to stick to it.By spending a little bit of time figuring out what will work best for you and your habits, you can put yourself in a great position to get out of your head and get things done.Reserving an hour each day for something you absolutely want to get done can be a great system that can help you achieve your big goal.Guardians Oliver Burkman says, focusing on a system means focusing on what you can control (your actions) rather than what you cant (the endlessly unpredictable external world). Keep working your system and youll maximize the chances that success will find you.You can start building systems one habit at a time.Focus on incremental progress and consistency to lay the foundation for getting things done.A daily or weekly routine, a consistent application of even small habits, will transform your life more effectively than striving for an overwhelmingly large goal without a consistent routine to achieve i t.A better life starts with a great daily routineAs simple as it sounds, routines are the key to improving your health, productivity, wealth and total well-being.creating a daily routine can make a big difference in your life.How you start and end your day determines everything.That means, developing a system to guide to guide how you use your time when you awake, when you first start working, when you finish your workday, and even how you use your evenings.How will that change your life?It will help you get a great start to your day, and finish your day by preparing for the next day.Itll help you build productive routines, and help you focus on whats important, not just whats urgent.Make time for high-value workDont start your day until you have it planned. - Jim RohnSpend the first hour of your work day on high-value tasks.Dont begin the activities of your day until you know exactly what you plan to accomplish.Every morning, get one most important thing done immediately.There is nothing more satisfying than feeling like youre already in the flow.And the easiest way to trigger this feeling is to work on your most important task in the first hour.Use your mornings for high-value work.Lean to avoid the busy work that adds no real value to your work, vision or long-term goal.Low value activities, including responding to notifications, or reacting to emails keep you busy and stop you from getting real work done. Make time for work that matters.In his book, Getting Things Done The Art of Stress-Free Productivity, David Allen says, If you dont pay appropriate attention to what has your attention, it will take more of your attention than it deserves.Research shows that it takes, on average, more than 23 minutes to fully recover your concentration after a trivial interruption.Dont tackle tasks sporadically throughout the dayTo increase your ability to focus, researchers suggest ideas for both boosting our ability to concentrate as well as reducing distraction.You ca n improve your ability to focus if you can boost your ability to concentrate. Reducing distractions can change how you work for the better.Everything competing for your attention when you want to single task can waste your precious time.In 18 Minutes Find Your Focus, Master Distraction, and Get the Right Things Done, Peter Bregman writes, To get the right things done, choosing what to ignore is as important as choosing where to focus.Time wasters such as impulsively checking notifications is a major distraction at work. The few minutes you waste on reactive tendencies doesnt help your work.Learn to single-task without compromiseSingle tasking changes everything.In an age of constant digital interruptions, it is no wonder youre having trouble ignoring distractions.If you really have to focus on that task, limit the time you have to spend on any given task. Add dates, and due time to your to-do lists.Push yourself to deliver within the specified time and move on.Single-tasking is one task at a time, with zero tolerance for distractions.Try the Pomodoro Technique to improve your chances of success when you embrace single -tasking habit.Focus on one task for about 30 minutes, then take a 5 minute break, and then move on to another task or continue the task.Read widely, with maximum curiosityPick up a book every day. Even for just a few pages.Reading puts your brain to work.Reading is to the mind what exercise is to your body.It gives us freedom to roam the expanse of space, time, history, and offer a deeper view of ideas, concepts, emotions, and body of knowledge.Roberto Bolao says, Reading is like thinking, like praying, like talking to a friend, like expressing your ideas, like listening to other peoples ideas, like listening to music, like looking at the view, like taking a walk on the beach.Your brain on books is active - growing, changing and making new connections and different patterns, depending on the type of material youre reading.One of the best ways t o gain knowledge is self-education. Period.It doesnt matter if youre sitting in a college classroom or a coffee shop.As long as you are genuinely interested in what you are studying, dont stop.Make the most of your time and get the best education you can can offer yourself.People who take the time and initiative to pursue knowledge on their own are the only ones who earn a real education in this world.Take a look at any widely acclaimed scholar, entrepreneur or historical figure you can think of.Formal education or not, youll find that he or she is a product of continuous self-education.Lifelong learning will get most of your questions answered.You dont even have to commit long hours everyday to learning. Whatever time you decide to put in your own education, stick to it.What are the most interesting topics you wish to know more about.The goal here is to find as many sources of ideas and knowledge as possible.Brain Pickings is a good place to start. Its one of my favorites. And its free.Go subscribe and you wont be disappointed.Find other blogs, websites or online courses that can broaden your horizon. Read expert opinions about topics of interest on Quora.Its a game-changer in the world of question and answer websites. Look for answers to some of your most important questions at places people normally ignore.Cut back on social distractionsIn the age of constant connectivity, distraction is at its peak in life and at work.Our minds need urgent purification to improve focus, replenish attention, and encourage creativity.The average adult checks their phone 50 to 300 times each day. And we tap, swipe and click on our devices 2,617 times per day, according to a recent study.We spend more time online than we do asleep.Chris Bailey, author of Hyperfocus, writes, Our smartphones provide an endless stream of bite-sized, delicious information for our brains to consume. Its easy to get hooked, even to feel addicted. And most of us would prefer not to feel this way.I ha ve turned off most of the notifications on my phone.I choose when I want to check my notifications. I have consciously planned to check social updates at a set time to avoid distractions when I am doing focused work.Every time you pull out your phone to scan your feeds, your brain is building a habit loop that reinforces itself to encourage the habit.Notifications prompt task-irrelevant thoughts and disrupt attention performance even if you dont interact with the device.The buzzes, beeps, emails, alerts, and notifications never end until you do something about it.An increasing number of psychologists and doctors are concerned about our relationship with smartphones.Its a spectrum disorder, says Dr. Anna Lembke, a psychiatrist at Stanford University, who studies addiction. There are mild, moderate and extreme forms. And for many people, theres no problem at all.According to David Greenfield, a clinical psychiatrist and founder of the Center for Internet and Technology Addiction, smar tphones can easily take over your life, because theyre always screaming for attention.Being constantly plugged in affects our sleep patterns, posture and more in our bodies and minds.Our lives are becoming more wired all the time, hence the need to take over and control your relationship with mobile devices before they become the only thing you deeply care about at the expense of your relationships.If you feel your phone is taking over your life, schedule digital detox on your calendar. Start balancing your digital life with real life.Do a 30-day challengeThe challenge most of us have is starting and sticking to healthy and productive daily routines.You can start with a 30-day challenge to develop the perfect routine that works for you.What do you want to improve.Write them out on paper, along with your motivations, obstacles, and strategies for overcoming them.Start with a few habits you can consistently focus on building.Report on your progress each day.Adjust anything that is not working on a case-by-case basis.Then do an assessment after 30 days to see how your new routine is working for you. If you fail, figure out what went wrong, plan for it, and try again.You dont always have full control over your workday, but you can plan and make the most of your day to help you accomplish your life and work goals.You can use them to make sure the most important stuff gets done - from working out, to spending time with friends and family, to developing a side business, to reading and engaging in other hobbies.Dig deeperIf you enjoyed this post, you will love Postanly Weekly, my free weekly digest of the best posts about behavior change that affect health, wealth, and productivity. Join over 50,000 people on a mission to build a better life. Courses Thinking in Models, and Kaizen Habits.This article first appeared on Medium.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say , study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

Highlights from the 2019 SIA Executive Forum

Highlights from the 2019 SIA Executive ForumHighlights from the 2019 SIA Executive ForumHighlights from the 2019 SIA Executive ForumChange, flexibility and adaptation were recurring themes at this yearsStaffing Industry AnalystsExecutive Forum held in Austin, TX Feb 25-28.If you attended, you probably know that already. And if you didnt, were happy to share some of our biggest takeaways, themes and buzz-worthy topics we heard at the staffing industrys erstauffhrungexecutive conference.Embrace change or get left behindIn his opening keynote, SIAs presidentBarry Asins message welches clear- if you dont stay ahead, youll get left behind.Our biggest threat is complacency, he said. The idea that this is how things have been in the past is how it will continue to be has to end. We have to be willing to embrace change.While he still sees perceived threats to the industry (a continued reluctance to embrace digital technology for a start), he also sees rich opportunities ahead, many of them r ooted in the skills gap plaguing the hiring industry.In any kind of market failure where supply doesnt meet demand, thats where staffing fits in. Weve got to leverage new technologies and become much more strategic. But most of all, weve got to develop leaders who are prepared to take us to the next level.As a legacy job board and long-time staffing partner thats had to reinvent itself numerous times, we know a thing or two about staying current or being left behind. Thats why we were so excitedto be able to share our latest video and search products with staffing colleagues in Austin- and even happier with the response we received.Be prepared for a recession- or even a depressionBe prepared for a recession- or even a depressionAt the SIAs Health Summit in 2007, economistAlan Bealieauaccurately predicted the recession that welches to come in 2008, so all eyes and ears were on him this year.For the next few years, he says were headed for a period of mostly prosperity, but at the end of the next decade, there could be financial upheaval.The next decade will be like another roaring 20s, he said. But in 2030, were going to have a great depression.If youre not prepared for it, it will wipe you out. If youre a millennial, you can make a fortune from it. If youre a Gen Xer, you can easily survive it. His advice to survive the coming decade (and beyond) is multifold.First, he says, youve got to embrace the future of work.Hire as if millennials are going to control the world because they are. Then decide how youll fit into that world.Youve got to adapt to the millennial world as you go forward, and youve got to educate your clients about that as well, Beaulieu says.To prepare for lean times, he suggests taking an inventory of your company and eliminate unneeded waste.Look for a basset hound in your company (something that people like, but isnt doing anything- a person, product or vertical). Put a leash on it and walk it to the farm where it can be free once more.Consid er training as a value addThe only way to successfully close the skills gap is through re-training and up-skilling. If employers arent prepared to do it, should staffing firms?Thats a question that was asked repeatedly at Executive Forum, and as Barry Asin reminded the audience in his keynote, the current state of hiring could be a boon for staffing firms- if theyre willing to shift gears and embrace change.Any kind of skill shortage presents opportunities and for staffing, and thats in upskilling and training, he said.There are companies already engaging in some type of training, but the question for staffing companies is, is it worth the investment if you can create huge pools of skilled workers that your clients want?75-375 million workers will need to switch occupations by 2028, so were going to need to think differently about how we train workers, saidJoanie Courtney, Chief Marketing Officer at Employbridge.We have training centers doing virtual reality forklift training. For u s, its not just finding better work life for candidates. Were interested in upskilling the American workforce.Decide whether to embrace the angeschlossen hiring marketplaceAnother area of disruption that some staffing firms are embracing is the online hiring marketplace and the human cloud.With the uberization of some recruitment solutions, how big of an impact will online staffing have on traditional staffing firms?The human cloud is the fastest growing part of the talent supply chain, said David Francis, SIAs Research Analyst.Its still one fifth the size of temp workers, he says, But the B2B year-over-year growth is 19%. Thats not consumer human cloud businesses like Uber, but talent suppliers like Upwork, he adds.While online staffing and the human cloud isnt going to disrupt traditional staffing immediately, if it continues to grow, forward-thinking staffing companies will figure out how to integrate these non-traditional audiences and methods.Francis says staffing firms have th ree optionslebensabschnittsgefhrte with an existing online staffing firm or startup. This is a good option if cost is a factor and a better tool might be built tomorrow, he said.Build or invest in your own sourcing tool or app. This makes sense if theres a competitive business model or if its additive to your business and you want to leapfrog to the front. Its also a good option if you have the capital like Adecco, who acquired Vettery.Do nothing and wait. This is a real option if you dont think adding online marketplace is beneficial to your business model, he said.Job boards need to keep up with consumer expectationsOn Tuesday morning, MonstersPenny Queller,Chris ChoandJonathan Beamerhad the weg to talk about the future of job boards at theIdeas in Action Breakfast.Monsters Chief Marketing Officer Jonathan Beamer kicked off the discussion with some irreverent truths about the industry in general, starting with the state of job search.The job search is dumb. What does technology al low us to do today that it didnt before? Twenty-five years, ago, we had to take it beyond the newspaper. Today we need to improve the search box.Chief Product Officer Chris Cho was able to share updates on one of Monsters newest products,SearchMonster, which will allow employers to have the latest search technology, plus integration with text, email and social, all in one easy-to-use platform.The candidate experience is rooted in data, he sad, whether its salary, commute times, or simple things like having a street address.As an industry, we need to be able to take all of these things surface them, and say come here to the candidate.We were thrilled to speak at SIAs premiere executive event, because the staffing industry is, and always will be extremely important to Monsters success.A competitor of ours is leaning out of staffing, said Penny Queller, in closing. But were leaning in, big time. We will never lean out, she added.Quellers passion is Monsters passion, and were committed to continuing to serve our staffing customers the best way we can.If youd like to start a conversation about staffing, please reach out to our GM of staffing and recruiting,Tim Robbins.

Indesign Resume Tips & Guide

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What Is So Fascinating About Occupational Therapist Resume?

What Is So Fascinating About Occupational Therapist Resume? Below, you will discover a list of resume examples that could aid you with your work search. If your resume exceeds one particular page, make sure that your name and contact information are listed at the very top of every page. So long as you use the perfect info, you will wind up with a professional document that will impress any hiring manager. All information provided needs to be considered fictional. By carefully targeting resumes for certain jobs, you are able to greatly enhance your odds of getting noticed in the work industry. Now, a freelance translator isnt in the place of applying for employment so, strictly speaking, does not ask for a resume. Possessing a strong resume will enable you find quite a few great jobs. If youre attempting to acquire work in accounting or finance you require averystrong resume. 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6 Spectacular Advertising Flops and Why They Failed

6 Spectacular Advertising Flops and Why They Failed6 Spectacular Advertising Flops and Why They FailedLets be fair. Advertising and marketing are not like accounting,engineering, or architecture. There is no real right or wrong answer to a creative brief or a client request. You cannot categorically say that any creative solution to a clients problem is 100% correct or completely wrong. It all comes down to a series of conversations between the experts in the agency and the client to come to a consensus on what should be done. And, many times, it also comes down to gut feelings. Unfortunately, sometimes those feelings are way off, sending the brand into a tailspin for a while. 6 Failed Ad and PR Flops Campaigns Here are some examples of advertising and PR flops that had customers reeling. McDonalds Hummer Toys (2006) Everyone knows that the McDonalds toys are based on the nag factor. Kids will want the latest free toy with their lunch or dinner, and parents oblige. Usually, its a toy tied to a movie promotion, a video game, or some other big entertainment promotion. However, in August 2006, GM and McDonalds joined forces to give away 42 million toy Hummers in Happy Meals. GM hoped the promotion would help market its Hummer brand to parents through their children.A HummerKids Web site and new commercials were created for the campaign. At the same time, Hummer launched a new ad campaign for the H3. You dont need to be psychic to know what happened next. The controversy over the giveaway started before the first toy Hummer welches handed out. Parents and environmental groups immediately voiced their displeasure over the giveaway, especially since both companies admitted they were trying to market the vehicle to parents through their children. McDonalds addressed the situation, which then caused further controversy. A company blog post stated, Looked at through childrens eyes, the miniature Hummers are just toys, not vehicle recommendations or a surce of consum er messages about natural resource conservation, greenhouse gas emissions, etc. But when the blogs visitors clicked on the blogs comments link to share their own opinion, they noticed their comments never showing up. McDonalds clearly employed some kind of moderation system to remove any negative feedback, which only further infuriated customers. In turn, these commenters made sure to voice their outrage on other sites across the Internet. The ill will and negative PR damaged the reputations of both Hummer (which is now an almost defunct brand), and McDonalds. Youd think that McDonalds would have learned a valuable lesson from that mistake, but no.It was only a couple of months later when another giveaway took a bite out of McDonalds PR image. In October 2006, a promotion to give away 10,000 MP3 players branded with the McDonalds logo in Japan went awry when users found their free MP3 players came with ten free songs and a Trojan virus When they plugged them into their PCs, the viru s stole their usernames, passwords and other private info and sent the data to hackers. Back in 2006, when data sensitivity and ID theft was in its infancy, this was a serious concern. If it happened today, it could easily create a class-action lawsuit worth millions. GMs Do-It-Yourself Tahoe Ads (2006) Consumer-generated ads (also known as UGC, or User Generated Content) are par-for-the-course in modern advertising campaigns. behauptung days, corporations and advertisers have become very savvy to the possible negative side-effects of these kinds of interactive experiences. However, back in 2006, things didnt always go as planned. In another gaffe by GM,Chevrolet teamed with NBCs The Apprentice in March 2006 to launch a commercial contest for the Chevy Tahoe. Consumers could visit a special Chevrolet site, arrange video and music clips of the Tahoe how they wanted, and add fonts to create their own commercials for the SUV. Sounds like a great idea, right? Well, not if youre going to poke fun at the Tahoe like many people were eager to do. Soon anti-SUV ads began popping up on the companys site. Chevrolet, perhaps trying to learn from the mistake McDonalds made with the Hummer comments, didnt remove the negative ads. And they became a catalyst for parody ads and vicious commentary that left a severe stain on the Tahoe brand. The buzz swept across the Internet, the contest backfired, and Chevrolet learned how advertising shouldnt always be left in the hands of consumers. If youre going to give people the tools to make your brand look good, remember, they could also use them for bad. Sonys Black-And-White Bomb (2006) Using people to convey a black and white message is a fine line to walk in advertising. The United Colors of Benetton campaigns have done it provocatively, causing both outrage and conversation. But they were successful, for the most part. However, Sony was not so fortunate as well. In the summer of 2006, Sony learned that having a white woman holdin g-gesellschaft a black woman by the jaw to promote its ceramic white PlayStation Portable wasnt a very good idea. The billboard only ran in the Netherlands, but the controversy sparked debates around the world. What was this trying to say? Was it a nod back to slavery, somehow saying the black woman was a possession of the white woman? At first, Sony defended its billboard. The company said it only wanted to highlight the whiteness of the new model or contrast the black and the white models. Clearly, that was some serious Monday-morning quarterbacking, and no-one was buying it. Later, Sony pulled the ad and apologized. Intels Poor Race Relations (2007) Intel didnt learn anything from Sonys 2006 blunder. In August 2007, the company found itself in the center of controversy over a print ad showing a white man surrounded by six sprinters. It doesnt sound too bad at all until you analyze the image.The sprinters are black, and appear to be bowing to the white man. A message that does lit tle to advance race relations. Complaints caused Intel to remove the ad, and they issued an apology through the companys Web site, saying the intent was to convey the performance capabilities of our processors through the visual metaphor of a sprinter. The apology goes on to say, Unfortunately, our execution did not deliver our intended message and proved to be insensitive and insulting. Raging Cows Blogging Blunder (2003) While blogging can be a great PR tool, it can also be a disaster if you try to fool consumers. Raging Cow, a Dr. Pepper/7 Up product, became a classic example of this in 2003. A group of teens was brought in and briefed on the Raging Cow flavored milk. They were told to go out and blog about this new product but not divulge that they were being told to do so. The company hoped the word of mouth advertising would make the new product a hit. The lack of authenticity behind the blogging, along with a fictional mascots blog, spread across the Internet. Hardcore blogge rs protested, the milk was briefly sold in a few test cities, and the product ultimately flopped. Walmarts Phony PR (2006) Walmart will also go down in advertising history with an outed fake blog. In September 2006, the Wal-Marting Across America blog hit the Internet. The blog featured two Walmart fans, named Jim and Laura, who drove their RV across America to talk with Walmartemployees. Their travels and experiences were documented on their blog. What a great piece of UGC, right? Wrong. What wasnt documented on the blog was the fact that Walmart compensated Jim and Laura to write the blog, paid for the RV they drove, and even scheduled their itinerary. The blog was exposed and mysteriously disappeared off the net. P?R firm Edelman admitted it was the mastermind behind the fake Walmart blog, and it was later uncovered that Edelman created two additional faux blogs. Tricking consumers is never a way to gain their business. With real blog posts blasting companies who try to fool cons umers, the damage of fake blogs can be long-lasting.

How to Answer Interview Questions About Your Dream Job

How to Answer Interview Questions About Your Dream JobHow to Answer Interview Questions About Your Dream JobTell me about your dream job can be a tricky interview question. Even thoughyour dream jobmight have elendhing to do with the job youre interviewing for, dont mention it if its not related. Instead, make an effort to connect your answer to the position youre interviewing for. Learn more about what information interviewers hope to discover through your response, along with some dos and donts for answering this question. Why Do Interviewers Ask This Question? In the interview, your potential employer will likely focus on figuring out whether or not you have theright skills to be successful in the job. However, theyll also be interested in how motivated you are to perform the job, and whether or not you will be satisfied with the position. This interview question helps interviewersassess your motivation. Your response may also offer a glimpse into your values, passions, and pr iorities as an employee. What to Mention Ideally, your response to the question should reference some elements of the job at hand. For example, if the position is a customer tafelgeschirr job, you might say that your dream job would have a high level of interaction with customers. You can also focus on the industry in your response to this question If you are applying for a job at an environmental nonprofit, you can mention your passion for environmentalism. Another option is to frame your answer around yourideal company cultureand work environment. For instance, you might say youre eager to work in a collaborative environment or to be a part of a passionate team. Just make sure the environment you mention is a match for the culture in the positions workplace. In order to prepare your answer, brainstorm what appeals to you about the job Do you enjoy solving problems, or mediating conflicts?Do you thrive under pressure?Do you consider yourself a people person who likes to engage with clients or with the larger community? Go back to the job listing, and look through the job description and requirements to find what most excites and interests you about the position. In your answer, you can refer both to skills you currently have and want to use, and ones that you think youll be able to develop in the position. Create a Job Profile to Help Solidify Your Answer Think of what you want in a job, and create a profile of your ideal job that includes some of those functions. Your dream job doesnt have to be a specific position, like Account Executive or Public Relations Director, but can instead include different responsibilities you would enjoy having as part of your position. Your profile can also include skills you enjoy using and the type of company culture you thrive in. Make sure some of those elements match the description of the job for which you are applying. Share Examples Your answer can be more convincing if you reflect on why you found these typ es of activities rewarding in the past, and how yourskill setmatches the type of job youre after. Be ready to share some examples of how you have enjoyed utilizing those skills in the past. Focus on the Present and the Future Another way to answer the question is to mention a certain goal you would like to reach through your dream job. For example, if youre applying for a job with a non-profit environmental organization, you might mention that an essential element of your dream career would be a role that advances the green agenda. Ultimately, the key to answering Tell me about your dream job? is to convey your long-term interest in a high-level position, without overshadowing your interest in the job youre applying for. What Not to Mention in Your Response As with any open-ended questions, its easy to feel like anything goes. But youre still in a job interview, and your responses will be closely examined. Answers that are overly grandiose - my dream job is CEO, for instanc e - are off-putting. And if your dream job is to write novels professionally or become a sommelier, thats information best kept to yourself during an interview for a staff accountant position. Here are some other things to avoid in your response Specific job titlesKeep the focus on the skills aspect of roles, and do not name specific job titles.Ambitious functionsTread carefully here. If your dream job involves responsibilities that are far from achievable in the position youre applying for, it could make you seem like you wouldnt be happy for long in the position. Interviewers are more eager to hire applicants who will stick around, than ones who will have a short tenure.This jobTheres something a bit insincereabout saying the job youre applying for is your dream job. Avoid this. So, Whats Your Dream Job? Sample Answers What I look for in a job, and what I love about this customer service representative position, is the ability to utilize my communication and customer service skills. I love interacting with customers and quickly and effectively problem solving with them. Down the road, after becoming an expert in your product line and developing strong relationships with your customers, I would love to work in sales.My dream job involves an extensiveamount of teamwork, such as regular staff meetings and group projects. I love that this job emphasizes communication among colleagues and between management and staff. My previous job was 50% team projects, and I am excited to continue that kind of teamwork and open communication here. My dream job would allow me to develop web content for a variety of companies. I love getting to know different clients and developing content to suit their unique needs. For example, in my last job, I worked for clients in industries ranging from healthcare to education and received praise for my work with a variety of companies. I love that this job would allow me to work with a range of clients.

Dear Evan Hansen is not about mental health, but this human process

'Dear Evan Hansen' is not about mental health, but this human process 'Dear Evan Hansen' is not about mental health, but this human process In addition to winning  Tony Awards in six categories, including Best Musical, “Dear Evan Hansen” has been hailed as an incredibly influential part of furthering the discussion surrounding mental health. The show acknowledges this role, even partnering with organizations that help those who are suffering from mental health issues. The complete list of partners is on the “Dear Evan Hansen” website, and each cast member is tasked with memorizing this resource list.The musical outwardly embraces its role in mental health awareness, even participating in panel discussions about mental health at Facebook‘s New York office for Mental Health Awareness Month. While lead producer Stacey Mindich recognizes the show’s responsibility and influence in the mental health sphere, she actually pinpoints the main subject of the show as human connection.Follow Ladders on Flipboard!Follow Ladders’ magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and more!The importance of human connection is an increasingly crucial conversation during this age of online connection because, as Mindich said, “We all feel alone.”What is “Dear Evan Hansen” actually about?“You can say it’s about mental illness, it’s brought an awareness of that, so we’ve embraced that and we’re proud of it…but it’s really about connection,” Mindich said.The show touches on difficult subjects such as depression, anxiety, and suicide, which is why it has been included in many mental health discussions.“People think our show is about whatever is going on in their lives,” Mindich said. “People diagnose Evan with whatever they have, or their kids have … the truth is that our show is about connection at its very base level.”“Dear Evan Hansen” does spread the message that it’s important to talk about mental illness, but the story also emphasizes that it’s important to connect with the people around you in general.“Talking to your parents, children, and friends saves lives,” Mindich said.Lead producer Stacey Mindich on what first hooked her on “Dear Evan Hansen”Mindich originally met with Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the duo that wrote the music and lyrics to “Dear Evan Hansen”, because she loved the idea of producing a story that came from two 20-something-year-olds.“The base of the idea that started what Evan Hansen was…was just their desire to write something authentic and a mirror of our lives today,” Mindich said.As a mother, Mindich was really drawn to the story based on “the global idea of parent and child and connection.”“If they were going to show a mirror of who Evan was…a 17-year-old boy…he needed to have a mother and then they were going to show a multi-generational family story,” Mindich said.Based off the idea of human connection, Mindich was fascinated by the different ways that parents connect with their children and the struggles that come along with that process.â €œIt’s still a trick and a challenge to figure out how to talk to your kids.  Mindich admitted that she’s a much more observant mother as a result of producing the show.“The best advice I ever got was from an actress in our show…she really led me to the belief that sometimes it’s not even about how you get into the conversation, it’s just literally about sitting there,” Mindich said.Andrew Barth Feldman on why he wanted to play Evan HansenEvan Hansen, whose original name was Dennis according to Mindich, is a 17-year-old boy who struggles to connect with peers and potential love interests, but mostly with his mom. Andrew Barth Feldman, the 17-year-old who currently plays Evan Hansen, admitted that the show is also largely about the connection to him as well.While Feldman doesn’t struggle with mental health issues himself, he admits that he could relate to Evan as a teenager growing up in the age of social media.“When I saw ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ for the first time, it was as I was beginning to cope with all of these factors of life that you have to deal with as you’re growing up and I felt very alone in it like everyone does,” Feldman said.Feldman agreed that the musical is actually about connecting with those around you, as opposed to a story just about mental health.“[‘Dear Evan Hansen’] showed me, just like it shows everyone that sees it, everyone that feels alone, everyone that’s ever felt alone, that they aren’t.”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

The one thing that blinds you to the best in others

The one thing that blinds you to the best in others The one thing that blinds you to the best in others A few years back, a buddy of mine named Harry was dating someone new. Harry was excited because she was pretty and shared the same interests. One day, Harry phoned his new girlfriend to arrange another date. She didn’t answer her cell phone, so he left a message. A day or two passed by and no response. “That’s kind of rude,” Harry thought. “I left her a nice message, and she’s blowing me off.” Another day passed and now Harry was, to use his words, “Totally pissed.” He picked up his cell phone and left her an angry message. He told her how inconsiderate she was to ignore him. He said that most people have the courtesy to reply. “If you don’t want to see me, then fine, I won’t call you anymore,” he said. It was disappointing to Harry to be rejected and ignored, but he felt good about giving her a piece of his mind. Unfortunately, what Harry didn’t know was that she hadn’t blown him off. She was in the hospital, the victim of a serious stroke. - - - Don’t be a donkey Donkeys are fine animals. According to one breeder: A donkey is stronger than a horse of the same size. Donkeys have an incredible memory - they can recognize areas and other donkeys they were with up to 25 years ago. A donkey will not do something it considers to be unsafe. Unfortunately, despite these fine attributes, the male donkey is also known as an “ass.” We sometimes use the word pejoratively, to describe someone acting like a jerk. Which happens to be exactly how Harry felt, once he learned about his girlfriend’s stroke. Have you ever been an ass? I know I have. It’s not that we wake up and decide, “Today I will be a jerk!” It’s more subtle. We allow cynicism and low expectations to rule the day. We expect the worst. Pessimism has its uses. Assuming the worst and hoping for the best insulates us a bit from disappointment, or being taken for fools. Unfortunately, pessimism can breed negativism and blind us to the best in others. - - - Termites do more damage Little things build up over time. We tend to focus on the big stuff, failing to recognize the cumulative effects of small things. A good example is compound interest. Small investments, over time, slowly grow into big investments. The same is true with physical fitness. A lot of folks get inspired, join a gym, and then dive into a huge workout routine. Of course, it ends in injury or burnout, and soon they give up. Had they started with small, manageable workouts, they’d see steady progress over time. It’s a much more successful approach than doing too much, too soon. Author and motivational speaker Zig Ziglar notes: “Remember, earthquakes and hurricanes get all the publicity, but termites do more damage than both of them combined and the termite takes bites so small that you cannot see them with the naked eye. However, termites are persistent, they take lots of bites, and there are lots of termites.” - - - An ass out of you and me The urban dictionary will tell you that the word “assume” means to make an “ass” out of “u” and “me.” Sadly, there is a lot of truth to this observation. We go through life making assumptions. Assumptions about the intentions of others, what people are thinking, what political ideology they hew to, and more. Assumptions can be comforting because we feel more secure when everyone and everything can be placed in neat, little boxes. However, people and circumstances are usually more complex. My buddy Harry made an assumption that his new girlfriend was being rude. That she was rejecting him. He assumed the worst, not considering all the other possibilities, like illness, a lost cell phone, etc. I’ve assumed the worst in people, too. Particularly at work. As a supervisor, when some people called in sick, I assumed it was an excuse for a day off. Sometimes I was right, but other times I was wrong. Why do we do that? Why do we frequently assume the worst in others instead of the best? What if we assumed the best in others? What if we stopped jumping to negative conclusions and gave people the benefit of the doubt more? “It’s a rare moment when we take a break from the tribulations of the daily rat race to reflect on assumptions and values that we casually accept as gospel.” -  Graydon Carter - - - A more balanced approach The bad behavior of some people has given us justification to assume the worst. No one wants to be played for a fool, or taken advantage of. We protect ourselves by keeping expectations low. The challenge is in the calibration. People have a tendency to embrace extremes. If someone wronged you at work, then you immediately write them off. If your friend failed to pay you back for money loaned, you assume he’ll always be untrustworthy. The trick is to adopt a more balanced approach. Don’t assume the person who wronged you at work has it in for you. Have the courage to talk to her, express your frustration, and hear her out. Sometimes the problem is a misunderstanding. Instead of gossiping and complaining to everyone else about this one person, give him/her the courtesy to explain things. Or to make amends. As for that friend that failed to pay you back, maybe there’s an understandable explanation. Perhaps there is a hardship you’re unaware of? Instead of making negative assumptions and jumping to conclusions, find out what happened. “Assumptions are the termites of relationships.” -  Henry Winkler There were times in my career when I made erroneous assumptions about a few co-workers. Nothing is more embarrassing than finding out how wrong you were. We’re all human and sometimes our biases and emotions get the best of us. We also tend to suffer from confirmation bias. This means that whenever things happen as we assumed they would, we conclude that we were right all along. But sometimes we’re wrong. The reasons for certain events may be vastly different than our assumptions. Assumptions blind us to seeing people as they really are. We only see the negative. This cheats us out of experiencing the best in others. By all means, don’t get taken advantage of, but try to keep your assumptions in check. You might just uncover a whole lot of positive stuff you never noticed before. - - - Before you go I’m John Weiss. I draw old school, handcrafted cartoons and write about life. Get on my free email list  here  for the latest cartoons and blog posts.This  article  first appeared on Medium.

Your Career Path Will Be Full of Twists and Turns and That#8217;s a Good Thing

Your Career Path Will Be Full of Twists and Turns â€" and That#8217;s a Good Thing Your Career Path Will Be Full of Twists and Turns â€" and That#8217;s a Good Thing The job market is full of twists and turns youd never expect. I faced my first twist  during college. I grew up in the 90s alongside the internet. Companies like AOL were just starting out. With a fast dial-up modem, you could connect to the web through your phone line. It was just the sort of thing a teenager dying to go to college out of state needed. It was an exciting time. Everything and everyone suddenly seemed magically intertwined in a new way. Startups were popping up everywhere. Young people were getting investments to start businesses and were suddenly worth millions. It was like being a celebrity. The guarantee of a good job and a great financial future motivated me to study computer and systems engineering in college. I moved from Oklahoma to upstate New York for the opportunity. Midway through my time in school, the dot-com crash happened. Suddenly, startups were disappearing and jobs in the tech world were drying  up. Recruiters canceled their visits to my school â€" because the jobs they were hiring for were canceled, too. This was one of the scariest times in my career. It forced me to rethink the possibilities of what I might become. After some soul searching, I found a project management job. It wasnt what I had expected to be doing, but the good news was it was even better. This work capitalized on my strengths more than computer programming ever did, and it prepared me for my next challenge: graduate school. Getting my MBA presented a new set of hurdles. The first was saving enough money to quit my job to go. The second was moving across the country to a new city in California where I knew no one. While I was in school, the job market continued to be competitive. In fact, many employers were no longer paying for interns. The prospect of working for free was one catalyst to finish school early and begin my new career. Although I planned to change careers when I finished business school, employers didnt always agree. One company offered me twice as much money to do the same sort of work Id been doing before school. It was incredibly confusing. The money was great, but Id quit my job so that I could change careers completely. I turned down the offer and kept searching. Eventually, I became a digital marketing executive, and now Im a career coach. What Ive learned along the way is that your path doesnt always end up as straight as you picture it when youre 18, and thats okay. In todays job market, changing jobs every 3-5 years keeps you fresh. It diversifies your professional contacts and your experience and gives you the chance to negotiate for more money every few years. Very often, unexpected career interference is a true blessing in disguise. A version of this article originally appeared in the  Memphis Daily News.   Angela Copeland is a career coach and CEO at her firm,  Copeland Coaching.

Top 5 Nanoscale Manufacturing Processes

Top 5 Nanoscale Manufacturing Processes Top 5 Nanoscale Manufacturing Processes Top 5 Nanoscale Manufacturing Processes While there is much excitement reported around developments in new manufacturing technologies in the areas of robotics and 3D printing, there is a lot more going on in the nations research labs in advanced manufacturing than literally meets the naked eye. Breakthroughs in nanotechnology and other small-scale work are contributing to improvements in many technology and industry sectors. Many of the benefits come from the ability to create new materials at very small scales to exhibit certain properties, such as stronger, lighter, better electrical conduction and more. For instance, the Advanced Multi-Scale Manufacturing Lab at Arizona State University, directed by Assistant Professor Keng Hsu, focuses on new manufacturing processes at the nanoscale, microscale and mesoscale levels, aiming to bring theoretical materials to reality. Having studied and harnessed material-energy interaction to create new manufacturing processes for a number of years, Hsu, who holds bachelors, masters and a doctorate in mechanical engineering, the latter from the University of Illinois, is now also working with additive manufacturing. Ive seen lots of things come and go, he says. Today, he is encouraged by work that he believes offers the most promise for innovative manufacturing technologies based on new hybrid materials and nanotechnology, particularly processes that allow the generation of very, very small features in very large surface areas as well as some other related processes. Thermal-acoustic 3D printing of polymer-metal composites. Image: Arizona State University 1. Printing Integrated 3D Solid Materials The main technology for basic 3D printing today involves melting metals or plastics and applying it layer by layer to create an object.Because different materials have varying melting points, only one type of material or class of materials can easily be printed at a time. Researchers are working with sound, or vibrations, in a frequency above human hearing to manipulate material properties instead of heating and melting. When the material vibrates, the interaction with the material harnesses a property change and that allows metals to be processed on the same platform as polymers and ceramics. What that means is we will be able to construct an entire system with the push of a button on a relatively inexpensive 3D printer and it will spit out the [entire] product, Hsu says. 2. New Process for Semiconductor Patterning Semiconductors, so important for the rapidly growing fields of consumer and industrial electronics and optical sensing among others, have presented an interesting challenge for researchers. Both miniaturization and high-volume processing are important in producing affordable yet complex circuits used in many devices. When you want to generate very, very small features in the material, its not possible to create small features over a very large area in a cost-effective way, Hsu says. Typicallydone with various photolithography techniques, these are very powerful but very expensive and the maximum size today is only about a meter or so, he says. Additionally, when functionally graded semiconductor materials are produced this way, they are not scalable. Researchers are now studying contact-controlled chemical etching to produce nanoscale-to-microscale size features. Not only can the semiconductor be selectively patterned, the pre-patterned stamp can be reused multiple times, and the resulting material is also highly scalable, lowering costs. Lattice structures are a promising area of additive manufacturing. Image: Arizona State University 3. Microscale Assembly forNanostructured Metamaterials Currently, there is no way to assemble components across multiple-size scales. We can make these very tiny features and can harness the features to tap into nanotechnologies, but when things get that small it is very hard to assemble them, Hsu says, because there is no physical way of holding the device. Researchers are using modulated surface energy to control the adhesion of flexible tools to manipulate assembly. They are developing a set of tools with varying sizes of different soft contact tabs that can pick up very small devices and then reposition them. The traditional method is to place the devices in very high-end equipment where tiny robotic arms do the assembly, one by one. It takes days to make one device, Hsu says, and thus is very costly. 4. 3D Printing of Customized Shape Memory Polymers To some extent, 3D-printed active devices have been limited by the lack of small and lightweight actuator systems that have reliable mechanical properties. Researchers are working with shape-memory polymers that can serve as actuators because they respond to external stimuli by expanding or contracting. This is a very easy way to achieve actuation purely from using the materials response to its environment as opposed to putting mechanical components physically in the material, Hsu says. A big application would be space missions or anything launched into space where every single gram of material is very important. 5. Scalable Nanomanufacturing of Polymer 2D Materials As with semiconductors, a large-scale photolithography method for high-density small patterns on polymers, used primarily in microelectronics processing, does not exist.Current photolithography methods, while effective, are extremely expensive. Researchers are working on an optical process that avoids the expensive methods available. The process works by partially using the materials response to light while also controlling the light interacting with the material. By combining these, you can create very sharp features that are very small, Hsu says. It is low-cost, scalable and once developed can have a large impact in how electronic components are made and how much they cost. Nancy S. Giges is an independent writer When you want to generate very, very small features in the material, its not possible to create small features over a very large area in a cost-effective way.Keng Hsu, Director, Advanced Multi-Scale Manufacturing Lab, Arizona State University

If Youre Just Sending Resumes and Waiting for the Call ... STOP!

If Youre Just Sending Resumes and Waiting for the Call ... STOP! If Youre Just Sending Resumes and Waiting for the Call ... STOP! It breaks my heart when I hear from job seekers who send out resumes responding to job listings, but never hear anything back after that. And yet they just keep on sending their same old resume to employer after employer, with no response and without changing one darn thing!Of course, the problem could be your resume One possibility is that your resume needs some serious help. And if thats the case, you can send out a million resumes and never hear back. You need a great resume, targeted EACH TIME to the job you are applying for.Are you worried that will take too long? Well how long does it take to wait for no response at all? The effort you put in up front can make all the difference to whether you actually get the job you want.Here are some basic posts to help. And lets not forget the cover letter!How to Write a Strong Resume that Gets You Real InterviewsHow To Target Your Resume To the Job Youre Applying ForWhat Goes Into a Good Cover Letter? But  job search is much more than a g ood resume Lets assume you have a great resume, and you target it and your cover letter to each job. And youre still not hearing back. Now what?We all know its a tough job market. Even if things are picking up a bit, there are still a lot of people competing for the same job. And maybe some of them are a bit more qualified than you at least on paper. So you have to go the extra mile to get yourself into an actual interview.What else should you do?Look for informational interviews You can learn a lot about the job market or even possibly make careers)

5 Tips for the Stay-at-Home Parents Job Search

5 Tips for the Stay-at-Home Parents Job Search 5 Tips for the Stay-at-Home Parents Job Search 7 It can feel overwhelming to figure out how to do the same thing you did before- and it may not make sense to do so anymore. Your industry has likely changed considerably since you were last employed- and so have you. “Sometimes when you re-enter the workforce, you won’t be able to pick back up where you left off,” says licensed clinical social worker Amy Morin. “Expect rejection and don’t allow it to interfere with your job search.” In other words, instead of trying to play the same game, think about who you’ve become today and what you want now. If your family shares priority status with your career, it may be a better plan to do something new. For an increasing number of people transitioning back to work, that “new” thing might mean some type of flexible job arrangement or tackling part-time work from home. Here are five tips from Morin and work-family researcher Stacy S. Kim, PhD, founder of Life Junctions, on how stay-at-home parents can reinvent themselves for a career comeback. Five Tips for the Stay-at-Home Parents Job Search: Don’t get discouraged. Feeling negative about your job transition creates an unproductive vicious cycle that becomes increasingly difficult to climb out of. “Make peace with your past; don’t beat yourself up for leaving the workforce in the first place or not starting the job search sooner,” says Kim. “Tell yourself you’re starting now and focus on the present. Staying positive helps you become more attractive as a candidate.” Do things you enjoy. While it may feel frivolous to let yourself get drawn into what you’re attracted to, it can pay off in new opportunities. “If you love books, hang out at libraries and bookstores,” says Kim. “If you love animals, visit the doggie day care or animal shelter. If you love to knit, knit. This helps you meet people who can help you learn about jobs that interest you. It can also help you discover ways to connect your interests to your talents, which helps you find jobs you’ve never considered before.” Track your progress. It’s easy to get discouraged if you haven’t found that new opportunity yet. Instead, Kim advises making a list of all of the things you’ve done to open new doors, big and small. “List people you’ve met, websites of companies you’ve looked into, articles you’ve read,” says Kim. “Keep it in a calendar or journal. Not only does this help you stay organized, but it also helps you stay positive and energized.” Be Honest Whether you target traditional employment or flex work, it’s important to remember how your life has changed due to your family situation. Morin notes that sometimes people agree to more than they can actually handle without realizing it will no longer match their lifestyle needs. In some cases, Morin recommends considering jobs that you feel overqualified for. “When you attend an interview, be honest with an employer about the hours you can work,” says Morin. “Don’t offer to work evenings and weekends unless you really mean it.” Don’t compare. It goes without saying that each parent has a unique set of circumstances, resources, talents, attitudes, and children. Therefore, Kim suggests remembering that what works for someone else may not work for you. “When you see what others are doing, be they mentors, celebrities, neighbors, family, or friends, consider whether it is truly relevant to you,” says Kim. “You have to take charge and create your own path.” Readers, what are your best tips for the stay-at-home parents job search?

Best Job Search Articles of the Week June 6th

Best Job Search Articles of the Week June 6th Best Job Search Articles of the Week June 6th Every week thousands of articles are released offering tips, tricks, and advice on how to conquer the job search and land the next great opportunity. At  Simply Hireds blog  we publish daily posts giving such advice. But with so much floating around the web it can get difficult to determine whats worth reading, and whats just noise. With that in mind, today were pulling together a few articles from the last week that offer great advice. If youre only going to read a few articles this week, put these at the top of your list. 1. Call it a meeting… The job interview has always been a key aspect of the job search process that makes people nervous. Interviews can be intimidating, but there are ways to navigate through the job interview, despite this, and find success. Jen Hubley Luckwaldts article from PayScale suggests a great way to avoid some of the interview pressure. Nervous About A Job Interview? Call It A Meeting 2. What not to ask… Theres so much written about what you should ask in a job interview, rarely do we focus on what you should avoid. Lauren Riley offers a list, via Business2Community, of topics that you shouldnt discuss in your job interview. Sneak peak, dont ask about working from home! What NOT To Ask At A Job Interview 3. Stay positive… The job search can be grueling, difficult, and exhausting. If youve been unemployed for a while, its easy to have these feelings. Aaron Hursts article, published on LinkedIn, shows how you can find meaning in your job search via relationships, doing something greater than yourself, and through personal growth. 7 Ways to Stay Positive While Finding a Job 4. Find your passion…   Warren Berger published an excellent article this week, intended to help you discover yourself. If youre not sure of a which direction to take in your career, look no further than this article for inspiration.  Find Your Passion With These 8 Thought Provoking Questions 5. What email style says about you… So many emails are sent in professional life that at times they get very little attention. This is a tremendous mistake. How you present yourself in email directly impacts the way you will be perceived. In his article, Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic shows what email style can reveal about personality and professionalism. What Your Email Style Reveals About Your Personality Stay tuned as we continue to curate great articles to educate and inspire as you track down that next great career opportunity. Happy reading!

Targeted Cover Letters Lead to Interviews & Job Offers

Targeted Cover Letters Lead to Interviews & Job Offers Targeted Cover Letters Lead to Interviews & Job Offers Targeted Cover Letters Lead to Interviews & Job Offers If you believe that using the same generic cover letter for each job you apply to will land you a job, you need a reality check. Targeted cover letters are the only way to successfully get an employer's attention and get your foot in the door for an interview. A targeted cover letter speaks directly to the job you're interested in, using words and phrases that match the job description. Thus, no two targeted cover letters should ever be exactly the same. It's a pain in the butt to tweak your letter for every new job application, but it's also one of the best ways to show you put in the extra effort to do it right. You don't have to rewrite your entire cover letter every time; just rearrange and restructure it to fit the specific details of the job opportunity. And please don't forget to change the title of the position, the name of the company, and the name and title of the contact person for each job! So, how do you actually write a targeted cover letter? Take your cue from the job description and the companys web site. See what keywords and descriptors they use, which qualifications they emphasize, and in which order they list their desired skills. Then mimic those in your letter. For example, below is an actual job posting for a Personal Banking Representative. Highlighted (in bold type) are the words or concepts we would include if we were writing a targeted cover letter for this position: The Job Ad Personal Banking Representative Provides world-class customer service which meets and exceeds the customer's expectations. Actively sells bank's products and services. Analyzes and determines the financial needs of each customer, matches this need to the appropriate product or service; grows profitable customer relationships based on customer satisfaction. Meets and exceeds personal sales goals and actively participates in all branch sales and marketing activities. Opens new accounts, processes loan applications, and closes loans according to guidelines. Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of all consumer product and services. Takes personal responsibility for developing and maintaining knowledge required to fulfill job functions. Performs other duties as requested. May be asked to help out at a neighboring branch. May be asked to travel to meetings. Here's the sample cover letter using those highlighted keywords and phrases to target this employer's specific needs: The Targeted Cover Letter Dear Ms. Banker: The Personal Banking Representative position strikes me as an outstanding opportunity to contribute my four years of banking and customer service experience to an organization that shares my commitment to relationship-building, professional development, and continuous growth. As an Assistant Banking Representative at XYZ Bank, I have gained an in-depth understanding of how to sell the many products, services, and financing options available to branch banking customers, along with the associated regulations and guidelines. I take pride in providing service that matches the individuals needs, helping ensure customer retention and satisfaction. I am eager to build upon my sales and marketing skills to enhance your organizations profitability. I have earned an Associates Degree in finance, and I make it a priority to pursue continued training and professional development, not only to fulfill job functions but to maintain and develop my knowledge of this industry. I am confident that I can fulfill the role of Personal Banking Representative, excelling at both the official duties and those that arise unexpectedly, to become a valuable member of your team. Best regards, Job Seeker By using the same terminology the company presents in its job ad, and explicitly pointing out your qualifications and the employer's business needs, the employer can easily see that you're a good candidate for the job. Add a targeted cover letter to your well-written resume, and your skills and accomplishments will convince the employer you're worth interviewing.