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!

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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.