John Celli Witness to Engineering History

John Celli Witness to Engineering History John Celli Witness to Engineering History John Cellis career as an engineer has spanned five decades and a full description of his many accomplishments in the field would require a separate full-length feature. His career has encompassed events from the 1969 Moon landing to the earliest days of telecommunications satellite technology to the recent development of 3D printed satellites. Here, the 2016 Silicon Valley Engineering Council Hall of Fame inductee describes some of his career highlights and tells readers where he thinks the field is headed next. Q. What first made you interested in the field of aerospace in general and satellite technology specifically? A. I was living in Rome, Italy and attending the School of Engineering in 1969. I lived at the top of an apartment building, and the apartment building was at the top of one of the Seven Hills of Rome, so I had a beautiful view of Rome half of Rome at least. It was a ho t summer. In those days there was no air conditioning, so the air conditioning, when you watch TV, if its a hot night, it would be for you to sit on the balcony or the terrace that you have and watch the TV which is inside, which I was doing. All of a sudden it was about 100 in the morning. I could hear an incredible noise coming from below me, a mix of cheers and applause and screams. Its something that I never forgot. Even to this day, I can close my eyes and live it again. What it was, was Neil Armstrong setting foot on the moon. We were all watching that great picture that was sent from the United States all over Europe. It was bedrngnis actually being there and watching this incredible event, it was the reaction of the millions of people in the city watching that event. Its just something that still gives me the goosebumps, so I had no choice. I was already in engineering and at that split second, I said, Well, Im going to work in aerospace, and thats what I did a fter graduation. Thats the reason. Not only did I decide to be in aerospace, but it actually made me decide to leave Europe and move to the States, where obviously the space exploration, aerospace, and satellites in particular, were at a much higher level than in Europe in those days.SSL President John Celli with the California Space Authority award. Image SSL Q. What do you think the next moment like that will be? Will it be arriving on roter planet someday, or will there be another event like that? A. To be honest with you-and I express my opinion in some conference roundtables at NASA headquarters-I dont think necessarily Mars exploration is going to do it. I dont know if you know this, but the young generation seems to be very focused doing work on things that have a social content. In other words, things that help the environment, that help people, that help the poor, that help growing countries, and theyre very attracted by that. The ultimate social help that s pace technology can provide is, if you think about it, capturing an asteroid that is coming to the earth and threatening everybodys life. That is the ultimate social service. Q. What are some the latest technological developments in the field of satellites that might interest ASME.org readers? A. The satellite industry has been evolving continuously. We build these very complex and huge machines that are 30, 50, 100 times bigger than what I used to do in the mid-seventies or the eighties. Youve certainly heard about making complex parts in a very efficient way using 3D printing. Its a form of building components using a different type of composite material, because basically they use powder and certain specialized resin to do that. Were actually flying those kind of things, and I think that technology has to evolve and will evolve and be able to do even more complicated things or build bigger objects that can be used for all kinds of applications, but certainly for s atellite and for space. The other thing that is pushing for new technology is the need to reduce cost for satellite systems. What I mean with satellite systems, its not just the satellite itself, but its the ground infrastructure needed to provide the services, as well as the launch vehicle. It needs to be used to take the satellite all the way up to low orbit or geostationary orbit. Another area that I think for mechanical engineers would be particularly important in the next few years, is the packaging. If you think of the capability in an iPhone, in a very small environment it is very strong, it is moisture resistant, it is heat resistant, and always works, always performs, but its very small with a lot of capabilities. Thats packaging, right? Potentially theres going to be a breakthrough in the next few years. Its something that is needed, that needs to be pushed, and will certainly help in reducing the size of the satellite, the cost, and therefore the cost of l aunching it. Q. Where are things going in the future in this field? A. In the future it is going to be more and more important to have satellites that are flexible. Lets say you order a satellite today, a big one. You probably wont get it for another three years. Then you launch it and it has to provide services for at least 15, 16 years in order to provide you with enough revenues to cover the investment, which is substantial, and provide a return, so its a long time. Its very difficult for current customers and future customers of ours to predict what the market is going to be in certain region of the world, so you need something that is flexible. For example, if today its covering South America and for some reason there is a reduced demand, that you can move that capability into another area, for example, North America or Africa, the Western coast of Africa, and provide services there. Its going to require manufacturing techniques that are different, that we may not have today. Thats an area that I think progress has been made over the years, but I dont believe enough. Thats an area where mechanical engineering should push where we are. Its, as I said, a combination of packaging, extracting the heat from various small and complex packages containing digital equipment, for example, and reducing the mass and the cost. Robotics is going to help as well. We have programs that we want to get from NASA for assembling a satellite in orbit. The advantage of that is that you can send a satellite up and then you can send another one, park it next to it with robotic capability, and change that satellites antennas and payload. Q. What did it mean to you to be a Silicon Valley Engineering Council Hall of Fame inductee? A. It was obviously a great honor, particularly for an immigrant. I came here 35 years ago, and in Silicon Valley, to be able to rise to the top of a company that I joined 35 years ago as just a young engineer, and t hen being inducted in the Hall of Fame, its just unbelievable. As I said in my speech at the conference, I was also surprised because in this industry, the satellite industry, individuals can seldom accomplish a lot. You need a team. Its always teamwork. The complexity and the challenges of designing and building satellites are so huge that you need a team to be able to resolve problems and be successful. For Further Discussion Even to this day, I can close my eyes and live it again Neil Armstrong setting foot on the moon. We were all watching that great picture that was sent from the United States all over Europe.John Celli, president, SSL

Returning to Work How to Handle the Employment Gap

Returning to Work How to Handle the Employment GapReturning to Work How to Handle the Employment GapUtilize your volunteer experience to boost your resume and expand your network during the job search.QI havent worked outside the home except to volunteer for many years and cant even get an interview. I know I can do the job but how do you get that across? Doreen M.AIt can be so frustrating when you know you have value to add to a company but cant get your foot in the door. Your story is very common with full-time parents who left the corporate world to raise their families and now want (or need) to reenter the workforce, and with those who were laid off and were forced to take on a string of lower-paying jobs to pay the bills. In these situations, I recommend doing two thingsUpdate your brandIts so important to have a resume and online profile that showcase your relevant skill sets and accomplishments, while also showing that you havent been twiddling your thumbs since you left the corporate world. Heres the dealIf your volunteer work (or other recent work experience) can be directly tied back to your targeted job goals, then use a traditional chronological resume format. I dont care if they didnt pay you for the work I care if the experience helped you gain relevant industry experience or build skills that are important to the roles youre targeting today. Make sure you frame the job description and selected accomplishments with your job goals in mind the anthroponym of the game is relevancy.If your recent work experience doesnt support your job goals or you have an employment gap due to educational pursuits, sabbaticals, etc., then your best bet is to switch to what we call a functional (also known as hybrid or results-oriented) resume format. In a functional resume, the focus is placed on your relevant experience and the results or accomplishments of that work. You include chronological information and other roles, but those take a back seat so the attenti on stays on the skill sets and expertise thats directly related to your targeted job.Ill be honest Im bedrngnis the biggest fan of functional resumes, mostly because recruiters seem to prefer the chronological format. However, in this type of situation a functional format will do a much better job at positioning your skills and experience as they relate to your job goals. Click on the following link to learn more about different resume formats.Invest in your networkWhenever youre facing challenges in the job search due to unemployment, career changes, and so forth networking becomes even more important to your strategy.The more people you can meet within your desired line of work, the more information you will gain about the marketplace, its main players, and the potential opportunities that are out there. It will help you fine-tune your search to target companies that have the most potential and would be the best fit for you.Youll learn how the market has changed since you last w orked in it, and if there are any skill gaps you need to fill in order to be more attractive to potential employers. For instance, I worked with a client who was a senior marketing professional in the 90s. When she began looking for work again, it became apparent that shed need to gain a better understanding of online marketing and ecommerce to compete with other job seekers in her space.Your contacts can advocate on your behalf and help you by-pass any gatekeepers in the application process. The 2012 CareerXroads Source of Hire Survey found that you are 10 times more likely to land an interview if your application includes an employee referral. The more networking you do, the more likely you are to find people who are willing to pass your application along or allow you to include their name in the application process. And dont discount the people youve met while volunteering While they may not work in your targeted line of work, whos to say they dont have friends or family members who do?

5 ways to overcome loneliness when living in a big city

5 ways to overcome loneliness when living in a big city5 ways to overcome loneliness when living in a big cityAt some point in our lives, we are thrust, kicking and screaming, into the confusing world of adulthood.For many of us, a unique challenge of adulthood comes in the form of moving to a new city where we no longer live within walking distance of 20 of our closest friends. This abrupt transition into a new environment can stir up quite a few unwanted feelings - one, in particular, being loneliness.Loneliness has been on the rise for decades. According to the General Social Survey, the number of Americans living with zero close friends has tripled since 1985. Yikes. This loneliness epidemic is especially prevalent in cities, which isnt all that surprising because moving to a big city where you dont know a soul can easily feel isolating. This is bad news for our health, too, as researchers are finding that a lack of social hilfestellung can be detrimental to both physical and me ntal well-being. A 2015 study even found that feeling lonely may increase an individuals mortality by 26%.So if youre currently struggling with loneliness, know that you arent alone. We all experienced a similar struggle when we first moved to a new city after graduating from college. And luckily, we found a handful of tricks that helped us expand our social circle in a city of strangers along the way. Below are five easy ways that you, too, can combat urban isolation.1. Make exercise socialKill two birds with one stone and get your daily workout in while also meeting new people. Whether youre into running and opt to join one of your citys many running clubs or prefer group fitness classes like SoulCycle, working out with others offers an excellent opportunity to make friends with like-minded individuals. Exercise also releases endorphins, and theres no better time to make friends than when everyone is in a good mood. If the exercise class or run was especially challenging, youll ha ve a great topic of discussion for your first conversation with fellow participants. What better opener than OMG, my legs feel like jello2. Prioritize face-to-face conversationsWhile it might be tempting to save time by interacting with others via text or, worse, through a social media post, one study found that communicating online with friends and family was not an effective alternative to offline social interactions in reducing feelings of loneliness. So the next time youre texting with a new acquaintance, offer to continue the conversation in person by inviting them to grab a drink or a cup of coffee. Meeting face-to-face will deepen your connection and pave the way for a new, strong friendship.And if you have close friends whom you cant spontaneously see in person because you dont live in the same city, talking on the phone or FaceTiming is still better than texting. Setting up a weekly call with a bestie will help you de-stress and keep you from feeling isolated.3. VolunteerVo lunteering is a great way to give back to your community, and it also provides an excellent setting for making new friends. No city has enough volunteers, and whether youre passionate about taking care of our planet or you want to put your cooking skills to good use by helping make food for the homeless, it wont be hard for you to find a volunteer opportunity that gets you excited.Volunteering allows you to meet people who are generally kind and care about the same causes that you do. And its a lot easier to start a meaningful conversation with someone when the two of you already know that you have something in common. This is a great way to avoid the dreaded small talk that too often dominates the majority of our conversations with strangers.4. Talk to strangersYour parents might disagree, but striking up a conversation with a friendly face that you keep seeing at your favorite coffee shop or yoga class might be the easiest and most organic way to make a new friend. Remember in kin dergarten when you werent afraid to walk up to another kid on the playground and say, Lets be friends? The same tactic applies here. Although, you might want to think of a better openerPeople like compliments, so giving a genuine compliment is a great way to break the ice with a stranger. Chances are that you wont always receive a positive response, and not all people will want to keep the conversation going, but dont let that discourage you. It most likely has nothing to do with you. The mora you learn to break the ice with strangers, the easier it will become, and you might end up meeting someone who will change your life forever.5. Take advantage of apps that help you meet like-minded peopleWeve already discussed how online communication can have negative impacts on our face-to-face social interactions, but technology does have some upsides. The invention of countless apps has made it easier than ever for us to meet new people with the click of a button. Just like Tinder helps yo u find your next date, there are now many apps that are created to help connect people with others who share common interests.Meetup is a popular app that facilitates face-to-face social interactions. No matter your passions or personal interests, chances are that theres already a Meetup group set up by people just like you. Are you into experiencing new restaurants but cringe at the idea of dining alone? Meetup can help you find a group of individuals who are also looking for fellow culinary adventurers. Even if youre into more unconventional experiences, such as group cuddling, Meetup has your back. (You can join one of their Cuddle Party groups today.)This article first appeared on Swirled.

Background Checks and Investigations

Background Checks and InvestigationsBackground Checks and InvestigationsNo matter what career you choose to pursue in criminology, theres no escaping the criminal justicehintergrund check. The sensitive nature of the jobs, combined with the high level of trust and authority that the public gives to criminology professionals, requires that candidates be of the highest moral character. Of course the system isnt perfect, but by and large background checks ensure that potential employees do not have any events in their pasts that should keep them from working in the field. For many, the background check can be a nerve-wracking process, if only because of the uncertainty of what to expect. By learning more about the process, you can calm your nerves and make a better determination of where you might stand in the hiring process. Criminal History Checks forBackgroundInvestigations The first step in any background investigation is a criminal history check. Most states have laws against h iring criminal justice professionals who have been arrested or convicted of felonies and some misdemeanor crimes. A criminal history check reveals everything about a persons criminal past. It includes not only convictions and sentencing, but all prior arrests. Many states also have laws regarding the handling of expunged records. Often, those applying for criminal justice jobs are required to provide all records, even those that have been sealed or expunged. Some agencies and employers may take the criminal history check a step further and ask you to provide information about your immediate family. A family members past generally wont prevent you from being considered for employment, but you can expect to be questioned about it if one exists. The reason for this is to make sure that you wont have any conflicts of interest if any family members are engaged in criminal activity. In addition to the criminal history check, criminal justice applicants will be run through existing crimina l and terrorist watch databases. Applicants child support histories will also be examined, and if they are found to be delinquent they will usually be disqualified from the hiring process. Credit Checksfor Criminal Justice BackgroundInvestigations A credit check is often the next component of the background check. Many applicants worry about how their credit will affect their ability to get a job in criminology. Typically, agencies arent concerned with an individuals credit score. Instead, they look at the overall amount of debt and whether or not the applicant has been paying his bills. So long as you are currently meeting your obligations and youre not in debt to the extent that you wont be able to pay your bills on your new salary, your credit history wont harm you in the background investigation. Employment HistoryforBackgroundInvestigations Any thorough background check will include your employment history. This is usually the last step in the checkbecause investigators understand that you may not want your current employer to know you are looking for a new job. The employment history component will involve contacting previous employers and asking basic questions about what kind of employee you were, whether you were excessively late or absent and why you left or resigned. Neighborhood ChecksforBackgroundInvestigations Sometimes, agencies will conduct a neighborhood check and home visit. In these instances, background investigators will speak with current and past neighbors in reservierung to find out what kind of neighbor you were and whether you were involved in anything that they might consider to be suspicious activity. As with the credit check, the neighborhood check alone wont usually exclude you from employment, but will simply point to more questions your investigator may need to ask you in order to get a better picture of your overall background. Getting Past the Process of a Criminal JusticeBackgroundCheck The background investig ation is a necessary part of any application process fora criminology career. The best way to get through the process is to be open, honest and upfront with your background investigator. If youre considering a career in criminal justice or criminology, do your best to stay out of trouble and be an exemplary neighbor and employee. Taking these steps will help you make it through the process and set you up for ??a rewarding career.?

The Demise of Spanish Resume

The Demise of Spanish Resume 15 Best Translator Resume Objective Examples You Can Apply If youre writing a resume or CV for the job of a translator, you can place it to the path of succeeding by starting it using an effective objective statement. Formatting your resume references is a comparatively straightforward task. The following are a few suggestions to help you know when you need to list secondary language proficiencies on your resume. You need to have a particular languages section which gives more comprehensive info on your ability. A compact CV or resume with all essential details allows you to present in the front of the hiring manager in a digital method. Below is a synopsis of the national hiring procedure. The placement procedure can take anywhere from a few weeks to a number of months after acceptance into the program. A web-based search can help you to come across programs to in which to participate. To compose a resume in Spanish for a work application in Me xico, there are plenty of elements that candidates should think about before handing over a conventional Spanish resume. Its notlage uncommon for applicants to neglect to supply information like dates of employment, degree title, and just a telephone number or address. For instance, if youve got very little work experience, emphasize your qualifications by supplying a somewhat longer explanation. Each opportunity is going to be labeled, and will have a list of a couple of tasks to be completed in your answer. English may be okay once you want to purchase something. Or even when you desire a Spanish teacher resume, you should keep some important points in mind. Its particularly important if you compose a high school Spanish teacher resume and deep understanding of the language is essential for the position. An extra skills section may also be added to the conclusion of your resume. At the close of the day, that information might just be the determining factor that can help yo u to receive the job that you dream about Finding a job as an ex-offender may end up being a challenge, but there are many ways which you can find assist. The Secret to Spanish Resume Spanish CVs are a lot simpler to write than English or other CVs due to the fact that they go into not as much detail and therefore dont worry, it wont be too tricky Career Objectives are excellent for resumes with a particular purpose. Whats more, Spanish may be the stepping-stone to a global career. Understanding Spanish Resume If you by chance obtain an interview, your employer wouldnt wish to be taken off guard so that it is worth it to be conservative here. Professionally, our resumes are often the very first impression a prospective employer gets of us. If youre able to do that, an employer will certainly notice. Employers set a premium on employees who speak various languages. There are a couple of unique kinds of skill sections and formatting alternatives that you need to consider whe n crafting your resume. There are a number of different trends of resumes used to make an application for job openings. Its okay if you become cut off, provided that you have finished the tasks. If you dont complete all the indicated tasks, you arent going to receive credit for this answer. The Unexposed Secret of Spanish Resume Becoming an excellent Interpreter comes down to being a superior communicator. Your language skills are just a little portion of your resume, therefore its essential that also you realize how to compose a resume by every section. A language is an added skill. Moreover, practicing a new language includes the language regions of the brain, which positively affects first language abilities. For describing your degree of language mastery, it is almost always best to be honest. Unless youre applying for work in IT, you can alsoput your computer skills in the exact same section beneath an overall core competencies heading. When youve decided where to set your language skills, your next task is to figure out how to describe them. Sample Spanish Teacher Resume Objectives Although you will need to incorporate any relevant abilities and talents in your objective statement, you should also incorporate the name of the organization youre applying to.

Resume Summary Examples Help!

Resume Summary Examples Help The Chronicles of Resume Summary Examples You may now make your own professional resume summary examples which will surely outshine the competition. Youre going to compose a resume summary which gets far more interviews. A superb summary increases the opportunity of selection. Now you have a strong LinkedIn profile summary, think about the expert summary on your resume. The resume summary section isnt something which it is possible to sit down and begin writing. Resume summaries are rather underrated. You could also see Sample Resume Objective Statements Writing a nice and professional resume summary is quite simple when you understand how to start it. 1 A resume summary is a brief, snappy introduction paragraph that offers a summary of your very best work. Who Else Wants to Learn About Resume Summary Examples? Writing your resume isnt an awful experience in any respect. Resume writing for career change shouldnt need to be a big challenge. Y ou must consider writing a bit more different resume within different jobs, a modern resume template will be quite useful in doing this. On the surface of it, the practice of writing a summary is quite easy. What to Expect From Resume Summary Examples? The strongest impact can be produced by organizing your data in a manner that highlights the fruchtwein relevant details first. Usually, you always need to concentrate on putting your most powerful information first. Based on who you ask and the way youre using it, summary statements can be an entire waste of space or an entire game changer. Type of Resume Summary Examples Lastly the very best production managers can improve operating efficiency. The skills listed, which focus on sales, advertising, and communication, showcase a wide understanding of the area. Its important to demonstrate any relevant experience youve got in the organizations industry or company area. The startup business is grueling and demands an individua l with a particular set of skills. Resume Summary Examples the Ultimate Convenience If you arent absolutely clear of what you want, envision a best position that will value you for the key characteristics and experiences you wish to be hired for. If youre applying for at least 1 position or career field, utilize another summary for each position to make sure that you keep on topic. Many facets, including the simple fact that you might not have written a summary before. So when you start preparing your resume, make certain you compose a resume summary thats related to the sort of position you have applied for. You ought to have five objective statements. With a summary statement, its still possible to emphasize your abilities and accomplishments, but could also highlight your individual brand. Perhaps you wont utilize words like gain a competitive edge or boost revenue in your statement. What About Resume Summary Examples? Acquiring skilled certification will boost your li kelihood of qualifying for the position youre eyeing. Resume is a type of document utilized by individuals that are seeking for employment. Irrespective of whether youre searching for an entry level job or larger career advancement, you most likely already understand how important your resume can be in your search to discover the ideal job. On the flip side, functional resumes are typically used by fresh graduates or those who have less experience but want to grab the work vacancy. To get employment in a competitive field, you should be able to impress hiring managers from the very first contact. Product managers have to be in a position to monitor marketing trends and determine the way to use them advantageously. They must understand how to determine demand for a specific product, how to identify potential customers, and how to gain their support. Resume Summary Examples Can Be Fun for Everyone If youre wondering what things to put in your manager resume, permit the work d escription be your guide. The point is to organize all of the data in a manner that immediately captures the readers attention, to be certain that the whole summary becomes reviewed. All the info ought to be highly pertinent to the position that youd like. Opening a resume with blocked information isnt such a good idea.

How to Give Feedback During The Hiring Process - Spark Hire

How to Give Feedback During The Hiring Process - Spark HireThe hiring process is stressful and time-consuming. Youre trying to quickly fill an open role so as to avoid stretching your other employees thin, but you also want to ensure that the new team member youre bringing on board is a good fit. Because of this, many hiring managers get sidetracked and forget to give proper attention to those candidates who applied for a job but didnt receive an offer. Heres why its important to respect these individuals and make them aware that youve gone in a different direction It shows that your company cares.People have given up a significant chunk of time to come in and do an interview with you. If they didnt get the job, its easy for them to feel as if this time was wasted. Therefore, acknowledging their efforts and providing as much feedback as possible on how they can improve is a necessary professional courtesy.It keeps the relationship strong in the event that you want to hire them in the future.Just because this individual wasnt a good fit for this particular role, doesnt mean that they will never be a good fit for your organization. In fact, they may be the perfect person for a job that opens up six months or a year down the line. When this happens, you want to make sure that you have maintained a positive relationship so that you can contact them easily. Providing them with a prompt notification that they didnt receive the job, as well as as much feedback as possible about why they didnt get the job is a good way to keep this connection strong.Many times hiring managers avoid telling applicants that they didnt get the job because they feel uncomfortable. They dont know what to say or theyre afraid that the person will get upset. Instead of avoiding the situation, though, its best to handle it in an upfront manner. Here is how to standardize feedback you give to those who werent chosen for a position within your companyPick one person to let candidates know.If eve ryone thinks someone else is in charge of letting candidates know that they werent chosen, this duty will fall through the cracks and the applicants will be left in the dark. Appoint someone responsible for this task so you know that its being handled properly.Decide how much feedback you will give.If you are able to offer a five-minute phone conversation to each individual who wasnt chosen, it would be an important use of your time. Provide a few tips on how the person could improve or suggest skills that they might want to develop further. Keep emotions out of it, and dont act apologetic.Lastly, encourage the candidate to stay in touch. Its always wise to have a database of qualified people on hand for when open roles become available in the future. Maintaining strong relationships with past applicants makes this easy.

Here are 5 steps to help you prepare for a recession

Here are 5 steps to help you prepare for a recessionHere are 5 steps to help you prepare for a recessionIf youve been paying attention to the news lately, or if youve been looking at your 401k in the past six months, you might be worried about our economy. Newscasters have been warning of an impending recession, the stock market has been dropping my 401k lost mora than $10,000 just over a couple months. It can be scary, especially if youre a millennial that graduated into one of the worst recessions weve ever seen.So even though we cant personally control the economy or prevent a recession, there are things we can do in our own lives. The steps below will protect you financially if we go into another recession.Leave your money aloneAs I mentioned above, I lost over $10,000 from my 401k in the last quarter of 2018. Well, I shouldnt say lost, because it will almost certainly retitel over time. However, it koranvers didnt feel good to see my balance drop that much after I worked so hard to save so much money. It can feel tempting in those moments to pull your money out of the stock market and put it somewhere safe. But thats actually the worst thing you can do The stock market is volatile. It goes up and down all the time. When youre investing for retirement or other long-term goals, youre in it for the long game. The most important thing to do is to leave your money alone and allow it to recover over time. Thats what I did and my 401k has already gained more than half of the amount that was lost last year.If youre closer to retirement age, then you do want to be a little bit more careful with your investments. You have less time for the market to recover, so youll want to have less of your money in the stock market and more in bonds and cash. Atarget date fundinvestment account can adjust this allocation for you automatically, but you can also work with a financial advisor to make sure youre set up for success.Build up your emergency fundIf Ive learned anything f rom the recent government shutdown, its that even gainfully employed Americans are woefully underprepared for emergency situations. Of course, individual employees should not be punished for the inability of our government to operate properly, but that is what happened. Many of the furloughed federal employees were unable to pay their bills orbuy groceriesafter missing two paychecks.Im not beating up on federal employees, because40% of Americanswould be unable to cover a $400 emergency expense. That means that almost half of us wouldnt be able to support ourselves if the recession cost us to lose our job. This is why its so important to build up anemergency savings account. Start small and save $400. From there, build up your account to make sure that you have at least enough to cover all of your expenses for three months. If you have children or if you are self-employed, youll want to have more than that on hand. Having this account fully funded will not only give you peace of mind , but it will protect you and your family if something (like a recession) happens.Talk to your bossIn order to maintain your peace of mind, or figure out if you need to find a new job, its important to know if your job is safe. If a recession is imminent, talk to your boss about the security of your position. This is especially true if your industry tends to be impacted negatively by an economic downturn. Youll want to know if you should start applying for other jobs if there will be cuts or layoffs.Make a plan to pay down your debtDebt payments can often be some of our biggest monthly expenses. They are also probably the most frustrating thing to pay when youre struggling to pay your other bills and support yourself. Consumer debt, like credit cards, should take the top priority. This is especially true because typically, you cant request to defer your credit card payments if you lose your job or come under some other kind of financial hardship. This is different from student loans , which you can defer in those types of scenarios. If youre worried about a future recession, now is a good time to make a plan to pay down your debt. Review your budget and see if there is any extra money available that you can put towards your debt. Use anonline calculatorto see how long it would take you to pay off your debt with the amount of money that you have to dedicate to it.Make a backup planIf you work in a job or industry that can be impacted by an economic downturn, you might need a backup plan. This backup plan could be your emergency savings account, or it could be an alternative income source. What would you do to pay your bills if you got laid off or your business took a turn for the worst?This article was originally published on MaggieGermano.

Times Up explains what workplace harassment is in new PSA

Times Up explains what workplace haraspirinment is in new PSATimes Up explains what workplace harassment is in new PSAWhats a hug too far at work? A new workplace harassment video created by the Times Up initiative wants to help employees understand how they can respectfully engage with one another in an office and outside of it.close interview Advertisementclose dialog/* effects for .bx-campaign-1012257 *//* custom css .bx-campaign-1012257 */.bx-custom.bx-campaign-1012257.bx-type-agilityzone .bx-close z-index 2-ms-keyframes bx-anim-1012257-spin from -ms-transform rotate(0deg) to -ms-transform rotate(360deg) -moz-keyframes bx-anim-1012257-spin from -moz-transform rotate(0deg) to -moz-transform rotate(360deg) -webkit-keyframes bx-anim-1012257-spin from -webkit-transform rotate(0deg) to -webkit-transform rotate(360deg) keyframes bx-anim-1012257-spin from transform rotate(0deg) to transform rotate(360deg) bx-close-inside-1012257 top 0 right 0 /* KD - Remove padding from video wrapper and set height to 100% */.bx-custom.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-row-video .bx-video-wrapper padding-top 0important height 100%.bx-custombx-campaign-1012257 bx-creative-1012257 .bx-wrap height auto/* KD - Change positioning to static as that was not necesaary and here you can adjust the height of the video element */.bx-custom.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-row-video .bx-video-wrapper video position static/* rendered styles .bx-campaign-1012257 */.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257.bx-active-step-1 .bx-creative *first-child width 100%.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257.bx-active-step-1 .bx-creative background-color erkennbarborder-style nonemax-width 900px.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257.bx-active-step-1 .bx-close stroke whitebackground-color blackborder-style solidborder-color whiteborder-width 1 px.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-group-1012257-AFvXBOB padding 10pxdisplay blockwidth auto.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-element-1012257-J0EiS8Y width auto.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-element-1012257-J0EiS8Y *first-child padding 2px 4pxfont-size 10pxcolor rgb(255, 255, 255)text-transform uppercasebackground-color rgb(0, 0, 0)background-color rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34)Directed by Rashida Jones and narrated by Donald Glover, the animated public service announcement video was conceived by Jones as a way to give employees language on how to navigate day-to-day power dynamics.Theres been a lot of discussion about whether thats even fair to link someone pinching an ass or something off-color at work to an actual assault, Jones said. The PSA is intended to explain that there are these nuanced dynamics that are happening when theres a power imbalance.Is it okay to tell your coworker that you think they look sexy?In the video, cartoon stick figures act out different workplace scenarios. The question of Is it okay to greet your coworker with a deep, full body hug or mouth kiss? gets a hard No. Unwelcome touch like a hug from your boss is not appropriate because it demonstrates an unequal power balance. As expert Denise Dudley put it, Who touches whom is a function of who believes they have the power in the interaction, she said, adding, We dont want to ever touch people in a way thats non-reciprocal.In the scenario of Is it okay to tell your coworker that you think they look sexy in their pants? Glover advises keeping your comment to yourself. You may not know this, but people arent always looking for feedback on the way they look even if you think youre being nice and flattering.In the murky waters of asking out a coworker, Glover asks us to remember what kind of power dynamic exists, if you have a more secure job, and if this person might fear getting fired if they say no.But what if you just witnessed it happening to a coworker? Glover said bystanders need to step up too. Yeah its your problem, Glover said, adding Its like a Ouija board, If youre not pushing and pulling, then the people who are pushing and pulling get to make the rules.close dialogAdvertisement Time left in video 000 left out of / Play/Pause Video Mute/Unmute Video close dialog/* effects for .bx-campaign-1012255 *//* custom css .bx-campaign-1012255 */.bx-custom.bx-campaign-1012255.bx-type-agilityzone .bx-close z-index 2-ms-keyframes bx-anim-1012255-spi n from -ms-transform rotate(0deg) to -ms-transform rotate(360deg) -moz-keyframes bx-anim-1012255-spin from -moz-transform rotate(0deg) to -moz-transform rotate(360deg) -webkit-keyframes bx-anim-1012255-spin from -webkit-transform rotate(0deg) to -webkit-transform rotate(360deg) keyframes bx-anim-1012255-spin from transform rotate(0deg) to transform rotate(360deg) bx-close-inside-1012255 top 0 right 0 /* KD - Remove padding from video wrapper and set height to 100% */.bx-custom.bx-campaign-1012255 .bx-row-video .bx-video-wrapper padding-top 0important height 100%.bx-custombx-campaign-1012255 bx-creative-1012255 .bx-wrap height auto/* KD - Change positioning to static as that was not necesaary and here you can adjust the height of the video element */.bx-custom.bx-camp aign-1012255 .bx-row-video .bx-video-wrapper video position static/* rendered styles .bx-campaign-1012255 */.bxc.bx-campaign-1012255.bx-active-step-1 .bx-creative *first-child width 100%.bxc.bx-campaign-1012255.bx-active-step-1 .bx-creative background-color transparentborder-style nonemax-width 900px.bxc.bx-campaign-1012255.bx-active-step-1 .bx-close stroke whitebackground-color blackborder-style solidborder-color whiteborder-width 1px.bxc.bx-campaign-1012255 .bx-group-1012255-AFvXBOB padding 10pxdisplay blockwidth auto.bxc.bx-campaign-1012255 .bx-element-1012255-J0EiS8Y width auto.bxc.bx-campaign-1012255 .bx-element-1012255-J0EiS8Y *first-child padding 2px 4pxfont-size 10pxcolor rgb(255, 255, 255)text-transform uppercasebackground-color rgb(0, 0, 0)background-color rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34)

8 Easy Ways to Become the Most Confident Person in the Room

8 Easy Ways to Become the Most Confident Person in the Room 8 Easy Ways to Become the Most Confident Person in the Room Have you ever been in a situation where you wished that you could quickly and easily become a little more confident? Maybe it was at your last big networking event, or maybe it’s whenever you have to get up and speak in front of a crowd. Your prayers have been answered: We’ve searched the web for the best tips and tricks for boosting your confidence that little bit it needs- just in the knick of time. Start with this simple trick: Take two minutes each morning to visualize yourself performing to the best of your abilities before you head off to work. (Forbes) The secret to being more confident really could just be wearing more deodorant. Seriously. (Fast Company) Want to gain some confidence without leaving your cubicle? Try one of these desk-friendly postures. (Lifehacker) If you’re striving for perfection, we guarantee that it’s a confidence killer. (DailyWorth) Knocking on wood isn’t just a weird superstitious habit; it could actually make you feel more confident in a matter of seconds. (Oprah) As with any other problem, the first step to solving an issue with self-confidence is acceptance. (Inc.) Do you listen 10 times more than you speak? This is just one of many surprising habits that extremely confident people have. (LinkedIn) Overall though, try not to get too confident; there’s a fine line between believing too much or too little in yourself. It’s all about finding the right balance. (Psychology Today) Want more help building your self-esteem? Check out our suggestions! The Secret to Being Confident (Without Being Arrogant) How to Have Total Confidence in Any Stressful Situation 5 Ways to Look Confident in an Interview (Even When You’re Freaking Out) Photo of person at conference courtesy of Shutterstock.

9 phrases smart people never use in conversation

9 phrases smart people never use in conversation 9 phrases smart people never use in conversation We’ve all said things that people interpreted much differently than we thought they would. These seemingly benign comments lead to the awful feeling that only comes when you’ve planted your foot firmly into your mouth.Verbal slip-ups often occur because we say things without knowledge of the subtle implications they carry. Understanding these implications requires social awareness  - the ability to pick up on the emotions and experiences of other people.TalentSmart has tested the emotional intelligence (EQ) of more than a million people and discovered that social awareness is a skill in which many of us are lacking.We lack social awareness because we’re so focused on what we’re going to say next - and how what other people are saying affects us - that we completely lose sight of other people.This is a problem because people are complicated. You can’t hope to understand someone until you focus all of your attention in his or her direction.The beauty of social awareness is that a few simple adjustments to what you say can vastly improve your relationships with other people.To that end, there are some phrases that emotionally intelligent people are careful to avoid in casual conversation. The following phrases are nine of the worst offenders. You should avoid them at all costs.1. “You look tired”Tired people are incredibly unappealing - they have droopy eyes and messy hair, they have trouble concentrating, and they’re as grouchy as they come. Telling someone he looks tired implies all of the above and then some.Instead say: “Is everything okay?”Most people ask if someone is tired because they’re intending to be helpful (they want to know if the other person is okay). Instead of assuming someone’s disposition, just ask. This way, he can open up and share. More importantly, he will see you as concerned instead of rude.2. “Wow, you’ve lost a ton of weight!”Once again, a well-meaning comment- in this case a compliment- creates the imp ression that you’re being critical. Telling someone that she has lost a lot of weight suggests that she used to look fat or unattractive.Instead say: “You look fantastic.”This one is an easy fix. Instead of comparing how she looks now to how she used to look, just compliment her for looking great. It takes the past right out of the picture.3. “You were too good for her anyway”When someone severs ties with a relationship of any type, personal or professional, this comment implies he has bad taste and made a poor choice in the first place.Instead say: “Her loss!”This provides the same enthusiastic support and optimism without any implied criticism.4. “You always  . . .” or “You never . . .”No one always or never does anything. People don’t see themselves as one-dimensional, so you shouldn’t attempt to define them as such. These phrases make people defensive and closed off to your message, which is a really bad thing because you likely use these phrases when y ou have something important to discuss.Instead say: Simply point out what the other person did that’s a problem for you. Stick to the facts. If the frequency of the behavior is an issue, you can always say, “It seems like you do this often.” or “You do this often enough for me to notice.”5. “You look great for your age”Using “for your” as a qualifier always comes across as condescending and rude. No one wants to be smart for an athlete or in good shape relative to other people who are also knocking on death’s door. People simply want to be smart and fit.Instead say: “You look great.”This one is another easy fix. Genuine compliments don’t need qualifiers.6. “As I said before . . .”We all forget things from time to time. This phrase makes it sound as if you’re insulted at having to repeat yourself, which is hard on the recipient (someone who is genuinely interested in hearing your perspective).Getting insulted over having to repeat yourself suggests tha t either you’re insecure or you think you’re better than everyone else (or both!). Few people who use this phrase actually feel this way.Instead say: When you say it again, see what you can do to convey the message in a clearer and more interesting manner. This way they’ll remember what you said.7. “Good luck”This is a subtle one. It certainly isn’t the end of the world if you wish someone good luck, but you can do better because this phrase implies that they need luck to succeed.Instead say: “I know you have what it takes.”This is better than wishing her luck because suggesting that she has the skills needed to succeed provides a huge boost of confidence. You’ll stand out from everyone else who simply wishes her luck.8. “It’s up to you” or “Whatever you want”While you may be indifferent to the question, your opinion is important to the person asking (or else he wouldn’t have asked you in the first place).Instead say: “I don’t have a strong opinion either way, but a couple things to consider are . . .”When you offer an opinion (even without choosing a side), it shows that you care about the person asking.9. “Well at least I’ve never ___”This phrase is an aggressive way to shift attention away from your mistake by pointing out an old, likely irrelevant mistake the other person made (and one you should have forgiven her for by now).Instead say: “I’m sorry.”Owning up to your mistake is the best way to bring the discussion to a more rational, calm place so that you can work things out. Admitting guilt is an amazing way to prevent escalation.Bringing it all togetherIn everyday conversation, it’s the little things that make all the difference. Try these suggestions out, and you’ll be amazed at the positive response you get.Travis Bradberry is the co-author of Emotional Intelligence 2.0 and the co-founder of TalentSmart.This article originally appeared on LinkedIn. 9 phrases smart people never use in conversation We’ve all said things that people interpreted much differently than we thought they would. These seemingly benign comments lead to the awful feeling that only comes when you’ve planted your foot firmly into your mouth.Verbal slip-ups often occur because we say things without knowledge of the subtle implications they carry. Understanding these implications requires social awareness  - the ability to pick up on the emotions and experiences of other people.TalentSmart has tested the emotional intelligence (EQ) of more than a million people and discovered that social awareness is a skill in which many of us are lacking.Follow Ladders on Flipboard!Follow Ladders’ magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and more!We lack social awareness because we’re so focused on what we’re going to say next - and how what other people are saying affects us - that we completely lose sight of other people.This is a problem because people are com plicated. You can’t hope to understand someone until you focus all of your attention in his or her direction.The beauty of social awareness is that a few simple adjustments to what you say can vastly improve your relationships with other people.To that end, there are some phrases that emotionally intelligent people are careful to avoid in casual conversation. The following phrases are nine of the worst offenders. You should avoid them at all costs.1. “You look tired”Tired people are incredibly unappealing - they have droopy eyes and messy hair, they have trouble concentrating, and they’re as grouchy as they come. Telling someone he looks tired implies all of the above and then some.Instead say: “Is everything okay?”Most people ask if someone is tired because they’re intending to be helpful (they want to know if the other person is okay). Instead of assuming someone’s disposition, just ask. This way, he can open up and share. More importantly, he will see you as conc erned instead of rude.2. “Wow, you’ve lost a ton of weight!”Once again, a well-meaning comment - in this case a compliment - creates the impression that you’re being critical. Telling someone that she has lost a lot of weight suggests that she used to look fat or unattractive.Instead say: “You look fantastic.”This one is an easy fix. Instead of comparing how she looks now to how she used to look, just compliment her for looking great. It takes the past right out of the picture.3. “You were too good for her anyway”When someone severs ties with a relationship of any type, personal or professional, this comment implies he has bad taste and made a poor choice in the first place.Instead say: “Her loss!”This provides the same enthusiastic support and optimism without any implied criticism.4. “You always  . . . ” or “You never . . . ”No one always or never does anything. People don’t see themselves as one-dimensional, so you shouldn’t attempt to define the m as such. These phrases make people defensive and closed off to your message, which is a really bad thing because you likely use these phrases when you have something important to discuss.Instead say: Simply point out what the other person did that’s a problem for you. Stick to the facts. If the frequency of the behavior is an issue, you can always say, “It seems like you do this often.” or “You do this often enough for me to notice.”5. “You look great for your age”Using “for your” as a qualifier always comes across as condescending and rude. No one wants to be smart for an athlete or in good shape relative to other people who are also knocking on death’s door. People simply want to be smart and fit.Instead say: “You look great.”This one is another easy fix. Genuine compliments don’t need qualifiers.6. “As I said before . . . ”We all forget things from time to time. This phrase makes it sound as if you’re insulted at having to repeat yourself, which is hard on the recipient (someone who is genuinely interested in hearing your perspective).Getting insulted over having to repeat yourself suggests that either you’re insecure or you think you’re better than everyone else (or both!). Few people who use this phrase actually feel this way.Instead say: When you say it again, see what you can do to convey the message in a clearer and more interesting manner. This way they’ll remember what you said.7. “Good luck”This is a subtle one. It certainly isn’t the end of the world if you wish someone good luck, but you can do better because this phrase implies that they need luck to succeed.Instead say: “I know you have what it takes.”This is better than wishing her luck because suggesting that she has the skills needed to succeed provides a huge boost of confidence. You’ll stand out from everyone else who simply wishes her luck.8. “It’s up to you” or “Whatever you want”While you may be indifferent to the question, yo ur opinion is important to the person asking (or else he wouldn’t have asked you in the first place).Instead say: “I don’t have a strong opinion either way, but a couple things to consider are . . . ”When you offer an opinion (even without choosing a side), it shows that you care about the person asking.9. “Well at least I’ve never ___ ”This phrase is an aggressive way to shift attention away from your mistake by pointing out an old, likely irrelevant mistake the other person made (and one you should have forgiven her for by now).Instead say: “I’m sorry.”Owning up to your mistake is the best way to bring the discussion to a more rational, calm place so that you can work things out. Admitting guilt is an amazing way to prevent escalation.Bringing it all togetherIn everyday conversation, it’s the little things that make all the difference. Try these suggestions out, and you’ll be amazed at the positive response you get.Travis Bradberry is the co-author of Emoti onal Intelligence 2.0 and the co-founder of TalentSmart.This article originally appeared on LinkedIn.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

Progressive Discipline Warning Form Sample

Progressive Discipline Warning Form Sample Progressive Discipline Warning Form Sample Disciplinary action is sometimes necessary when an employees behavior is negatively impacting his or her work or his or her co-workers work. In general, making the workplace less effective, harmonious, or productive is enough reason for an employer to begin progressive disciplinary action. The discipline warning is a tool that an employer uses to get an employees attention. A series of meetings between the employee and their manager have generally been held before the disciplinary action form comes into play. During these meetings, the manager coached and counseled the employee in an effort to help the employee to improve his or her performance. The disciplinary action is taken when the result of these meetings is not improved employee performance. Employers hope that by documenting the poor performance and the suggestions for improvement that they will get the employees attention in a way that counseling has not achieved. Employers need to remember that while other employees may know that the employee receiving a disciplinary warning is in trouble- usually because the employee tells them- they must honor employee confidentiality. From the employers perspective, no communication with staff can occur. Preparing the Disciplinary Action Form The disciplinary warning form is prepared before the manager and the employee meeting. It is usually written with the assistance of Human Resources staff who are experienced in documenting employee performance. A form similar to this sample is used or a formal letter is written to the employee. Either work. Managers may only have to write a disciplinary warning every few years and so they are inexperienced in the practice. HR, on the other hand, monitors all employee disciplinary action. HR staff ensures that employees are treated fairly, ethically and similarly for the same transgressions. They ensure the legality of the write-ups and often run them by an employment law attorney for advice. When the manager schedules the disciplinary action meeting, it is also customary for the HR staff person to attend. HR serves as a witness and also steps in when the manager loses his way. This is normal when managers lack experience in formal disciplinary procedures. You can train your managers to help them become more proficient in their handling of these meetings. However, in better, well-run workplaces that have effective hiring practices in place, managers will still only need to rarely practice this skill. This disciplinary warning form documents the discipline warning. This disciplinary warning form also documents and records the coaching or counseling discussion that accompanied the discipline warning. Following the disciplinary action, you need to provide the employee with an opportunity to respond in writing to the disciplinary action taken. This is placed in the employee file with this form. If your manager has effectively communicated the progression of employee discipline, this is rarely offered by an employee. Progressive Discipline Sample Warning Form   Employee Name:_____________________________   Date:_______________________________   Department:_________________________   Reason for Disciplinary Action: (Check all that apply.) ___ Quality ___Productivity  ___ Safety ____Conduct ___ Attendance ____ Insubordination ___ Housekeeping ___ Miscellaneous You are receiving this disciplinary warning because of the following actions. (Describe in detail in behavioral terms.) Unless this problem is corrected, further  disciplinary action  will be taken up to and including the termination of your employment. (Check the appropriate step in the progressive discipline policy.) _____ Written  Verbal Warning _____ Written Warning _____ 1-Day Suspension OR _____ 3-Day Suspension OR _____ 5-Day Suspension OR _____  Employment Termination Supervisor’s Signature: __________________________________ Date: _______________ I have received this disciplinary action and understand that unless this problem is corrected, further disciplinary action will be taken up to and  including the termination  of my employment. Employee’s Signature: ___________________________________ Date: _______________ Human Resources Representative Signature: _________________ Date: _______________ Counseling Discussion Plan Describe the behavior that caused the need for this disciplinary action. Describe the outcome or result of this behavior. (How is productivity affected; work impacted; employees affected or inconvenienced; cost impacted as a result of the behavior, etc.) Describe the desired and expected  behavior. Employee Statement. (Describe any assistance the employee needs to improve.) Disclaimer Please note that the information provided, while authoritative, is not guaranteed for accuracy and legality. The site is read by a world-wide audience and ?employment laws  and regulations vary from state to state and country to country. Please seek legal assistance, or assistance from State, Federal, or International governmental resources, to make certain your legal interpretation and decisions are correct for your location. This information is for guidance, ideas, and assistance.

Best Fonts for Resumes (With Examples)

Best Fonts for Resumes (With Examples) Best Fonts for Resumes (With Examples) Choosing the best font for a resume is an important early step for anyone who wants to get a job. Employers and hiring managers sort through resumes quickly during the first stages of hiring. Resumes that are hard to read are usually discarded right away so you need to choose a font thats easy to review. This article will help you choose the right font for your resume with: Why fonts matter in resumesBest professional fonts in 2019 40+ jobs matched with font styles Why Fonts Matter in Resumes Employers and hiring managers will be scanning your resume for relevant keywords that are important for the job. These keywords are usually job titles and skills like customer service or POS system. If the hiring managers cant read your resume easily, they may miss important keywords and stop considering you for the job. Its best to write your resume in a font that is easy to read. Moreover, writing a resume in a difficult to read font may prevent you from get hired, no matter what your qualifications are. Professional Fonts in 2019 The most popular professional fonts are in the Serif family and Sans family. Fonts in the Serif family have small tails on the ends of letters. Serif fonts are viewed as more formal and professional.See alsoHow to List Computer Skills on a Resume (Computer Skill Examples) Sans family fonts are unadorned and have smooth edges. Sans fonts are viewed as more modern and minimal. Best Serif Fonts for Resumes: GaramondCambriaGeorgiaLucida BrightMS SerifTimes New Roman Best Sans Resume Fonts ArialAvenirCalibriCentury GothicHelveticaLatoLucida SansVerdana 40+ Jobs Matched With Font Styles There are no definitive rules for what fonts should be used in a resume to apply for specific jobs. But there are guidelines that can help you choose the best font for a resume and job application. Serif family fonts are seen as traditional and classic. Therefore Serif fonts are usually used for jobs like accounting and nursing. Sans family fonts are seen as modern and minimal. Fonts in the Sans family are usually used in resumes for industries like architecture and marketing. Jobs thatuseSeriffamilyfonts: AccountingAgricultureAutomotiveAviationBankingBiomedicalBusinessChemicalsConstructionConsumer ElectronicsDefenseEngineeringGovernmentHealthcareInformation TechnologyInsuranceLegalLogistics Supply ChainManagement ConsultingMilitaryPharmaceuticalsPoliticsProfessional ServicesReal EstateSalesSciencesSecurityStaffing RecruitingTelecommunications Professions that use Sansfamilyfonts: AcademiaArchitectureArtBeautyBroadcast MediaCosmeticsDesignEducationEntertainmentEvent ServicesFashionFitnessFood BeverageGraphic DesignHealth WellnessHospitalityLeisure TravelMarketingMediaMusicPerforming ArtsPhilanthropyRetailSportsTourismWriting Editing Related Resume Writing Articles: How long should a resume be in 2019?How to write a resume summary if you have no work experienceHow to list education on a resume (8 examples)

Career lessons to learn from updated games and toys

Career lessons to learn from updated games and toys Career lessons to learn from updated games and toys Have you been watching Jeopardy! lately? By the time you read this, professional sports gambler James Holzhauer’s winning streak might already be over, but he’s won over $1.5 million as of the filing of this article. He also broke records including winning 18 games in a row and the top five one-day scores in the history of the show.Everything about Holzhauer’s winning streak goes against what most of us know about playing the classic answer and question game.Follow Ladders on Flipboard!Follow Ladders’ magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and more!His very particular style of playing started me thinking about the way that some of us learned big life lessons from playing humble card and board games as kids. It also made me wonder if there’s room for a refresher course for all of us.Update the classicsWhat’s more classic than Lego interlocking plastic building blocks, a staple of most of our childhoods? And if something’s perfect, why change, right? Well, not really. In early April Lego launched robotics kits to encourage students to learn programming and STEM skills through hands-on activities.There are also lesson plans available for teachers to work with - and play with - students as they build, code and learn. Toys become classics for a reason but updating them to reflect current trends makes them not only fun to play with but future-friendly as well.Lesson learned from games:  No matter how great you or your product are, it’s crucial to study current industry trends and update as needed and when needed. Bonus points if you can make learning and expanding your knowledge base fun!And then update them some moreAs if that wasn’t impressive enough, Lego Foundation and Lego Group are in the process of launching Lego Braille Bricks to help blind and visually impaired children learn Braille in a fun and intuitive way. It’s an important mission since according to a National Federation of the Bli nd, it’s estimated that only 10% of children who are blind are learning to read Braille, compared with over 50% in the 1950s.There’s a bittersweet story connected to the new launch. Morten Bonde, a Senior Art Director with the LEGO Group who is gradually becoming blind, served as a consultant on this project. One of Bonde’s life missions is to “focus on the brightness in life, even though the vision of the world is getting darker.”Bonde described feeling goosebumps all over his body the first time he heard about blind children playing with the new Braille Bricks. In the next phase of the project, Bonde said will be involved in “developing the visual concept that we will pack the Braille Bricks into. That be the development of packaging, apps, websites, etc. Here I will draw on the experiences I have as a visually impaired person with visual art direction skills. A fun mixture of skills I think.”Lesson learned from games: Life can throw a lot of curveballs. While it’s not always possible to actually work during some of the worst of it, imagine if you could find a way to turn your personal setbacks into a lesson for others or personal triumph. Not to be all rainbows and unicorns about it, but not everyone has the same experience or limitations or even skill set you do. Challenge yourself to create something amazing out of something awful if you’re able.Reinvent the wheelChess is the ultimate classic board game of strategy with its origins in India in the 6th century. And yet in the 1980s handheld electronic chess games were all the rage, while the early 2000s saw online chess simulation games gaining popularity. Early this year, Square Off chess board which allows you to play on a board with your opponent at a different location was a CES Innovation Honoree.The API (together with Bluetooth and AI) magically allows you to watch as the opponent’s pieces move on their own across your board so you can also pretend you’re playing against a frien dly, brainy ghost if you’re so inclined. Along those lines, ChessPlus is a new strategy tabletop game out of Australia where you combine your chess pieces to create new mashup pieces.Lesson learned from games: Just because everyone’s been doing something the same way forever doesn’t mean that you have to. If you think you have a better approach, don’t let your boss or co-worker talk you out of it simply because it hasn’t been done before.It’s not trivialRemember how much fun it was to play Trivial Pursuit in teams? Three new games from Gray Matter Games take the notion of card-based trivia and turn it on its proverbial ear.“Badmoji” creates a race to guess the lewd phrases using familiar emoji (I really want to try this one!) “Ridiculous Expositions” is another team-based game in which players compete to find naughty expressions beneath the surface of seemingly innocent ones. You’ll need a quick and dirty mind for this one. “The Game of Wolf” is more of a s trategic trivia game played either in packs or as a lone wolf- definitely a Game of Thrones metaphor here if you can find it.Lesson learned from games: Knowing one topic well doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve mastered it. Taking a look at what you already know from a completely different angle or approach might just make you better at your job..bxc.bx-campaign-1012255 .bx-group-1012255-lyDBLV9 {width: 900px;height: 550px;}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

Building a Company Culture of Purpose

Building a Company Culture of Purpose Building a Company Culture of Purpose Building a Company Culture of Purpose Lueneburger, author of A Culture of Purpose: How to Choose the Right People and Make the Right People Choose You (Jossey-Bass, 2014) Todays brightest, most creative minds newly entering the work force, more than those of any generation before them, take into account an organizations values rather than just a hiring packages monetary value. They are looking, in short, for a culture of purpose, and companies with such a culture have an unfair advantage when it comes to getting and retaining top talent. The culture of a company, at its core, is the set of beliefs and customs the kinds of thinking and behaving that characterizes its people. A companys evolution from a culture to a culture of purpose starts with its leaders committing to a shared vision with impact beyond the company itself.And where culture and purpose come together, youll find the most vibrant, desired and successful companiesof our time. How do you build a culture of purpose?You build it by betting on bold leaders who can attract the best people, people who think differently. Attracting such people requires the courage to be challenged by them and the discipline to consistently foster the three cultural attributes such people will seek in their professional lives: 1.Energy: the ability of the organization to self-start and maintain long-term momentum at a high level. Its the mojo of your tribe. High energy cultures feel like a beehive: relentless and highly affiliative with a strong shared objective. What to look for: People have actionable aspirations, and act on them. How to look for it: What is the most extraordinary thing this company has done since you joined? Whats next? Red Flags: You will intuitively spot the greatest challenge to energy. Its the paralysis of a debating society: as soon as alignment arises, new arguments are brought up. The culture tolerates too much complexity. Trade-offs necessary to reach a decision are either not accepted outright or devolved through the corporate hierarchy. Deadlines are missed and things dont get done, or they get done late and with too many compromises. 2. Resilience: the ability of the organization to remain cohesive and composed under persistent internal or external stress and to overcome resistance effectively. Its the moxie to bounce back. Members of a resilient culture rely on mutual trust and respect to deal with conflict constructively and transparently. They take responsibility for their actions, even (and particularly) when things go wrong, trusting the team to support them. What to look for: People deal with conflict openly and constructively. How to look for it: When have leaders of the company been candidly challenged by others? What causes conflict to simmer here? Red Flags: The most common deterrent of resilience is a bureaucracy. This one is not always obvious on first glance. Bureaucratic cultures rely on highly regimented ways of working and limited channels of communication both internally and with the world outside. As a result, the quantity and quality of information that reaches and is digested by the organization are greatly reduced. It is slow to respond to critical needs and to see change, and it rejects quick action or outside opinions about what needs to be done. As a result, such cultures are often preoccupied with internal processes. 3. Openness: the ability to proactively seek and adapt to new (and contradictory) information. Members of an open culture challenge themselves by seeking new information, best practices, and outside participants to question current thinking. Innovation jams and skip-level meetings, for example, are tools for open cultures. What to look for: The organization maximizes the ease of correcting mistakes rather than the difficulty of making them. How to look for it: Are there witch hunts? Can you think about a time that a mistake was celebrated? How does this organization learn from mistakes? Can you give me a recent specific example and tell me about the mechanisms in place to accelerate learning? Red Flags: The greatest challenge to openness is a tribal culture, which exacerbates low openness with a lack of balance. Balance, as a cultural attribute, describes the degree to which organizations not only include a diversity of perspectives, skills, and styles but also express, recognize, and leverage the resulting differences. And the less a culture is balanced, the more openness will suffer. If companies could go stale, this would be how. The silent fourth attribute implicit in the shared purpose of the culture itself is Alignment, borne out of inspiring a meaningful number of people to do the right things in pursuit of an inspirational ideal (rather than committing them to do things right in service of inwardly-centered metrics, like profitable growth or shareholder value). Cultures of purpose are not theoretical constructs: youll know them by the passion and intent of their people, the trust among them, and their intolerance of cynicism. And once you have experienced one, you will not want trade down. Author Bio: Christoph Lueneburger, author of A Culture of Purpose: How to Choose the Right People and Make the Right People Choose You(Jossey-Bass, 2014),founded the Sustainability Practice of Egon Zehnderin 2008 and built it into a market leader before being appointed leader of the firms global Private Equity Practice. Christoph has served on the Wall Street Journal steering committee for ECO:nomics and hosts the Egon Zehnder Sustainability Dinners; guests include the CEOs and chairs of businesses and NGOs (such as Siemens, Weight Watchers, The Nature Conservancy, World Business Council for Sustainable Development, GE, and AIG). He advises clients ranging from across a broad spectrum of industries, ranging from consumer products to heavy mining on their sustainability and talent strategies. Previously, he was a partner at 3Stone Advisors, leading the water investments of the firm. His work on sustainability and leadership has been published by People Strategy, Harvard Business School and MITs Sloan Management Review (as lead author together with Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence and Primal Leadership). He is a fellow of the Aspen Institute. He holds an MBA from INSEAD and has lived and worked in the United States, Germany, and France.

How to Network When You Dont Know Anyone

How to Network When You Dont Know Anyone How to Network When You Dont Know Anyone 4 If you feel that you dont know anyone, here are three strategies to begin creating and expanding your network: 1. Examine where you stand. Dont know anyone to build your network? Think again. Make a list of people, and youll likely find you need more paper. Family, friends, coworkers (past and present), and neighbors should come to mind easily. Then, dig a little deeper. To which groups do you belong? With whom does your spouse socialize? People you know from anywhere- be it your synagogue or the school PTA- can be valuable connections. Make a point of talking to a variety of people, and accept offers from others to introduce you. Casting a wide net presents more opportunities to network, and you simply never know who might be in a position to help. As you find people with whom you seem to “click,” work on cultivating those relationships. Strong networks get built over time through mutual trust and respect. 2.  Utilize LinkedIn. When you join this professional online platform, one of the first things it can do is alert everyone on your email contacts list that you have set up a profile and ask each person to become one of your connections. This action has a variety of benefits, including “remembering” past acquaintances who slipped your mind. As people tend to be curious, most will view your profile, which starts the networking ball rolling. When someone accepts your connection request, follow up with a thank-you email and some light chat. Then, keep on top of the posts and career progress of your connections, and drop a line from time to time to offer encouragement, kudos, or input. Harnessing information from your profile and current connections, LinkedIn can recommend other people for your network. It also can facilitate meeting specific people of interest by looking for mutual connections to provide introductions. And dont forget to check out groups in your field of interest; they provide plenty of chances to meet others and establish a sense of community. 3. Get out there. Still find your network a bit thin? Start saying “yes” to more requests. This might mean being your offices representative at a conference, joining your neighborhood association, or finally attending your alma maters Homecoming celebration. Volunteer work can bring you into contact with all kinds of people, and having a common cause can be an icebreaker. Similarly, taking on a leadership position at a professional event encourages natural interaction with other committee members and attendees. Show some initiative; many people consider networking to be stressful, and they will be genuinely happy when you make the first move! Looking for more  advice? Weve got you covered. Check out our blog section dedicated to networking tips! Are you growing your network? What others tips about how to network would you offer to job seekers who think they dont know anyone? Let us know in the comments below!

Companies should embrace cultural phenomena like Game of Thrones

Companies should embrace cultural phenomena like Game of Thrones Companies should embrace cultural phenomena like Game of Thrones Game of Thrones has evolved from just another television show to a full-blown worldwide cultural phenomenon. While the show and similar sensations offer the opportunity for coworkers to bond, Thrones chit-chat alone is estimated to cost employers $3.3 billion in productivity.The new “Absence is Coming” survey from The Workforce Institute at Kronos estimated that more than 27 million employees will either miss work completely, arrive late, work remotely, or be less productive than usual on Monday, May 20, because of the previous night’s series finale.According to Joyce Maroney,  executive director of the Workforce Institute at Kronos, there are many ways to avoid this loss of productivity without going all Cersei Lannister on your employees.Be prepared for decreased productivity before and after the Game of Thrones finaleWith preparation, Maroney said that managers are easily able to minimize any loss in productivity. Maroney suggests that employers be realistic and understand t hat there will be lower productivity the morning after an event like the Thrones finale or the Super Bowl.Follow Ladders on Flipboard!Follow Ladders’ magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and more!“From a management perspective, perhaps Monday morning is not the best time to kick off a brand new initiative,” Maroney said.By marking these days on the calendar, employers can prepare for an elevated amount of employees requesting time off, coming in late, or being tired at work.Play into the Game of Thrones phenomena and have some funCultural phenomena like Game of Thrones, the Super Bowl, March Madness or the Grammy Awards are great opportunities for employers to nourish and encourage bonding among employees.“As long as having these conversations in the break room or on the factory floor aren’t going to become a productivity or safety issue, it’s something to leverage as an opportunity to encourage camaraderie as opposed t o being big brother about it and trying to shut it down,” Maroney said.Some offices followed the lead of Super Bowl squares and March Madness brackets and created a betting game for who they believe will end up on the Iron Throne by the end of season 8. Other options are to set up a television in the office so that employees on duty don’t have to miss out on the big event, whatever it may be.“Understand that it’s a shared national experience going on, tie into it and use it as an opportunity to have a little fun in the workplace,” Maroney.Helen Sloan / HBOEncourage a culture of flexibility“Millions of people said that they will likely call in sick or not show up last minute or come to work late,” Maroney said. “That has a measurable impact for employers.”The main piece of advice when handling situations like the Game of Thrones series finale episode is to promote flexible schedules in the office. If employees feel comfortable taking time off or adjusting their sche dule, there will be far less people calling in sick at the last minute, therefore making sure you’re covered on those days.Providing employees the opportunity to swap shifts or take time off will curtail resentment toward their job or employer.Maroney realizes that not all occupations allow employers to be flexible with schedules, like with teachers or police officers, but there is still an opportunity to offer people some time off.“For the kind of work that is scheduled on a shift basis, the longer in advance that person in charge of scheduling can plan for somebody to be out, the better,” Maroney said.An employer may even want to bring up time off first if they know a certain employee is passionate about a particular event.A culture of flexibility will increase loyalty and productivity“Any extent to which you can accommodate schedule flexibility is going to earn you more trust and loyalty from the people who work for you,” Maroney said.When employers are given more freed om, they never feel like they have to be at work. Usually, they begin to feel like they want to be, and that feeling is magnified when employers respect their personal interests.“Especially in this climate we have record low unemployment, people have options to go elsewhere so things that you can do to make them think twice when a recruiter calls, like giving them schedule flexibility, can be a huge benefit to the employer, not just the employee,” Maroney said.Respecting employees’ personal lives will help them respect youMutual respect goes a long way when it comes to office culture and productivity.“Some managers might brush it off as just a TV show, but it’s really important to people’s social lives and they want to be part of that experience,” said Dan Gaffney, a representative for the Workforce Institute at Kronos. “If they can work for a manager that respects their personal life, that goes a long way.”Take into consideration what type of events employees enjo yKeeping track of each employee’s interests is a difficult task for a CEO, but individual team managers should know this information through daily office chat. It’s a great idea for managers to note this type of information about their employees so they can create a schedule that works for everyone.“There are all sorts of events throughout the year, whether it’s the Super Bowl, March Madness, the Game of Thrones finale, or award shows,” Gaffney said. “These are strategies that you can apply across the board for all of these different events throughout the year. They may not all matter to every employee, but for the employee they do matter to it makes a really big difference.”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 Advantages of Janitors Resume

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