5 Signs That a Company Will Be a Great Place to Work

5 Signs That a Company Will Be a Great Place to Work5 Signs That a Company Will Be a Great Place to Work Oftentimes, its easier to identify a bad company to work for than a good one. Red flags like a pattern of elend-so-great Glassdoor reviews, rude interviewers , and a high turnover rate stick out like sore thumbs, indicating that you might want to steer clear. But what happens if a company doesnt exhibit any of these common warning signs? Does that mean youll enjoy working there?Fortunately, you dont have to go into the decision-making process blind. In addition to the glimpse into a companys culture that Glassdoor reviews , salaries , and interviews provide, there are a number of factors you can look out for during the interview process that will hint at whether or not youll enjoy working at a company. We reached out to a handful of career experts to get their thoughts on what makes a great place to work - here are a few of the top signs that youve picked a winner.The interview process tends to be a great predictor of how well you would be treated as an employee. If a company cant even provide a good experience long enough to convince you to join their organization, how can you expect that to change once youre in it for the long haul? Conversely, a company that goes out of their way to delight you during the interview process will likely bring that same amount of dedication towards keeping their current employees happy. In particular, take note of if everyone seems like they have been apprised of prior steps in the interview process, every interviewer is asking you new and unique interview questions at each stage and they all seem to be working together with the other team members to get to know you, says Jill Santopietro Panall, HR consultant and owner of 21Oak HR Consulting, LLC . You want to work on a team where members value each others input, and what better place to show that than in the interview process? Pay attention to t he interviewers temperament and tone as well. How enthusiastic are the interviewers when they talk about the companys mission, vision and work? If you hear excitement, optimism and joy, this may be a sign that they actually enjoy the work they do, says Mary Grace Gardner, career strategist at The Young Professionista . Remember, though, as much as you as the interviewee, are preoccupied with putting your best foot forward, the interviewers are also doing the same. Pay extra attention to if multiple people are enthusiastic about the work and if they maintain this enthusiasm throughout the interview.Some of the best employers to work for are those that truly invest in their employees careers and help nurture their professional development throughout their tenure at the company. Not only is this a great resume builder - itll help ensure that your company remains a place where you want to stick around for a while. Taking a page from the book Help Them Grow, Or Watch Them Go , a c ompany with a great culture focuses on growing and developing their staff. If you hear stories about employees staying at the company for years and getting promoted into different roles or if you hear about a training program to keep employees skills up to date, this may be an indication that the company is willing to invest in its own people, says Gardner.Hint To hear what employees have to say about their companys growth opportunities, you can also click on the Rating Trends section of a companys Glassdoor profile and look at their Career Opportunities score.Even the best of companies are going to have missteps along the way - thats to be expected. But rather than simply accepting these shortcomings, top-notch companies will look to fix them by seeking feedback from the folks that know best their employees. Even if issues cant be resolved immediately, the fact that a company turns to their employees for advice is a sign that youll be able to have a say in the companys direc tion, and will be able to take pride in their mission and feel a significant degree of ownership in your role.No company is perfect, but a company that implements employee ideas to improve the work environment or product shows that the company listens to its employees, Gardner says.In addition, look to see if the company encourages participating from employees as to outside events and leadership, adds Wendi Weiner, Resume Writer & Career Transition Coach .As the poet John Donne once said, No man is an island - and this is especially true in the workforce. Very rarely do you operate in a silo, completely independent from the rest of your coworkers, so its important that you like working with them . You dont have to necessarily be best friends with them, but you should at the least enjoy collaborating with them as part of a team. And while much of that is dependent on your coworkers work habits and personalities themselves, theres a lot that a company as a whole can do to ensure that its fostering good working relationships.A great question to ask is if the company participates in community service and other outside programs for team-building and stronger cohesiveness, Weiner says.If you havent yet gotten a tour of the geschftszimmer by the late stages of the interview process, go ahead and request one - it can provide invaluable insight into the day-to-day office life and the larger company culture overall. Look at the actual work areas - is there a lot of decoration and personal embellishment or is it all cold, gray, uniform cubicles with no life to them? I want to see - in the physical space - how people are reacting to being there and see that the company is encouraging them to be their authentic selves at work. It doesnt have to be a total, slobby mess, but it should look like real, unique, interesting people work there, not robots, says Santopietro Panall. Its also nice to see team projects and team achievements being celebrated . Even if its a corporate Spartan race trophy thats covered in dried mud, that evidence of team pride is nice to see.And while youre at it, dont forget to check the expressions of the employees who work there.As you walk through the parking lot, see people in the lobby, or reisepass by in the office, observe whether or not people look happy. If you see smiles, energized conversations and people pausing to think, these signs may all point to a company with employees who actually want to be there, which in turn, makes for a better work environment, Gardner advises.

Law Firms Reaching Out to Help Japan

Law Firms Reaching Out to Help JapanLaw Firms Reaching Out to Help JapanThe recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan and the countrys resulting nuclear crisis have most of us wondering what we can do to help. According to Above the Law, some BigLaw firms are answering that question with their own initiatives to help the people of Japan. From donating money to matching the donations of their attorneys and staff, these law firms are showing their humanitarian sides.

A Step-by-Step Guide to the Job Application Process

A Step-by-Step Guide to the Job Application ProcessA Step-by-Step Guide to the Job Application ProcessWhen you are applying for jobs, its important to know how the job application process works. This step-by-step guide to the job application process includes information on applying for jobs, resumes and cover letters, completing job applications, pre-employment screening and testing, background and reference checks, interviewing, and the hiring process. Follow these steps to help organize your job search. If you are at a specific step in the job search process, click on that step for more information. 01Get Your Resume Ready DNY59 / E / Getty ImagesOnce you have accepted a job offer, its time for the new hire paperwork youll need to complete to get on the payroll, which may include eligibility to work forms, tax withholding forms, and company-specific paperwork. Heres the information youll need to provide to your new employer.

How to upgrade your subconscious normal every 90 days

How to upgrade your subconscious modell every 90 daysHow to upgrade your subconscious normal every 90 daysA mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions. - Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.Your normal life reflects the level of your subconscious mind.Your subconscious determines 95% percent of your behavior. Those behaviors happen, primarily, without you having to think much about it.Your normal life is what is happening right now, as you read these words.Its what feels predictable.Its what feels comfortable.Its what feels normal.Your environment supports your normal lifeYour external environment is the ultimate feedback loop. It is telling you, very clearly, what is normal to you.You want to know what your subconscious mind is up to, and where it is at?What is normal to you? What is around and outside of you? Thats your subconscious reality.Ideally, when you examine your environment, you should experience gratitude, confidence, and a little bit of ang st.Gratitude for everything in your life, knowing that everything is ultimately a gift and that life is increasingly abundant.Confidence in everything around you, because your current environment is EVIDENCE that you are making tangible progredienz. Your current normal is far superior to your prior normal.Angst about how things could change and improve. Despite being incredibly grateful and present to your current reality, you also have big things to do and places to go. You refuse to get stuck at any conscious level. Youre always advancing forward.What is normal for you right now?What does your current normal life look and feel like?How much money are you currently making?How healthy is your current body?How powerful are your current relationships?Who is your current peer group?You are the product of your peer group. Your peer group is reflecting back to you the level of your subconscious evolution.How advanced are the people around you?What do their daily behaviors reflect about y ou, and your standards?How interesting are the conversations you have?How challenging are the projects youre working on?How big is the future youre striving for?How to upgrade your normal every 90 daysDan Sullivan, the founder of Strategic Coach, has four very simple and powerful questions to ask yourself every 90 days.abflug by answering these 4 questionsWinning Achievements? Looking back over the past quarter, what are the things that make you the proudest about what you have achieved?Whats Hot? When you look at everything thats going on today, which areas of focus and progress are making you the most confident?Bigger and Better? Now, looking ahead at the next quarter, what new things are giving you the greatest sense of excitement?What are the five new jumps you can now achieve that will make your next 90 days a great quarter regardless of what else happens?Start by answering those questions.Why are these questions so important?To start, your confidence as a person - which refle cts your ability to take on big new challenges and grow as a person - is determined by your recent prior behavior.In other words, you may have had some big wins a few years ago, but if youre elend making big progress RECENTLY, then you wont have confidence.If you havent made big progress recently, then youre likely living in your past. You probably reference your past regularly in attempts of validating that you are a successful or smart person.But truthfully, you canelend have confidence if you havent done something significant in the past 90 days.However, if you have been making progress in the past 90 days, then your CURRENT REALITY will provide evidence of that. Your environment will be different, reflecting a new normal.How does this work?Start engaging in subconscious enhancing behaviors dailyEvery decision you make signals back to yourself the type of person you are. Your identity is extremely fluid and malleable. Its constantly updating itself based on your experiences and choices.When you eliminate negative choices and increasingly make better and more goal-directed ones, your identity updates itself. Put simply, there are three types of behaviorsSubconscious supporting behaviors these are behaviors that reflect your current normal. unterstellung are the behaviors that 1) dont involve much risk, 2) dont create much emotion, and 3) are supported by your current environment. This is your status-quo.Subconscious defeating behaviors these are behaviors that are below your current normal, which actually devolve you as a person. For example, you may have a certain level of physical fitness that requires a specific amount of nutrition and exercise. If you eat food beneath your current level of health, that is a subconscious defeating behavior - unless it is done extremely intentionally, in which case it could be a subconscious enhancing behavior.Subconscious enhancing behaviors these are behaviors that shatter your current sense of normal. In other words, these are behaviors that are not reflective of your prior behavior and your current environment. These are behaviors up a level or two from how you normally operate.How many subconscious enhancing behaviors do you perform on a daily basis?When was the last time you did a workout that totally shocked your system, in a good way?When was the last time you said No to the junk food you didnt really want in the first place?When was the last time you got up early and immediately began working on your 1 priority?When was the last time you pursued your lover like they werent already yours?When was the last time you acted FROM your ideal future, as opposed to operating from your current reality?What could you do, today, that would reflect the future you intend to inhabit?Delete everything from your current reality that isnt a HELL YESYou cannot overestimate the unimportance of practically everything. - John C. MaxwellThere are two very simple tests (which Ill share with you in a second) that you can perform to determine where youre wasting your time.Its important to realize that at least 80% of the things youre currently doing are keeping you where you currently are.There are only a handful of things youre currently doing that will move you forward.What do I mean by this?The behaviors that got you here are not the behaviors that will get you where you want to go.A normal day for you right now may reflect an absolutely mind-blowing day 23 years ago.As a fun example, my wife, Lauren, is about to have twins in less than 4 weeks. My normal is about to radically adjust. And to me, thats quite exciting.However, its very important to note that, even though my current normal behaviors are far upgraded to my normal behaviors 23 years ago, that I cant continue to engage in my current normal behaviors if I intend on 10Xing my life again and again.Which brings me to the 2 exercises.80/20 your life You need to take a hard look at your life right now. What are the few things that ar e currently pulling you forward? Who are the few people that remind you more of your future than your past or current reality? Are you willing to take the big step forward and delete the behaviors and activities and relationships that reflect a normal reality that is no longer interesting compared to where you plan on going?HELL YES or No This is a simple test developed by Derek Sivers which you need to engage in every 90 days. As you continue to become more successful in your life, there will be increasing noise and confusion that attracts itself to you. Youll need to become better and better at only pursuing those things which completely align with the future you want to create. You must say NO to almost everything and advance deeply in those things which will create a 10X or 100X impact in the near and long-term future.What may have been in the 20% that was rocking your world may now be in the 80%, keeping you stuck. What got you here wont get you there.Choose the results economy Crave the result so intensely that the work is irrelevant. - Tim GroverAccording to Dan Sullivan, you are either operating in one of two economiesThe results economyThe time and effort economyIn the results economy, you are willing to do whatever it takes to get the result you want. To quote Jim Rohn, The bigger the why the easier the how.When your WHY is hot and clear and compelling, youre fine engaging in behaviors and activities that, in the moment, are not necessarily fun and enjoyable. Youre fine doing the grueling work of getting better, or failing, or asking for help.Youre fine facing the emotional shock of trying something new and bold and innovative. Youre not attached to the outcomes of your performance. Youre completely fluid and adaptive and flexible. Come what may and love it.Youre completely committed to a specific result and purpose - but you have no pride or attachment to the outcomes and emotional experiences you have along the way.When you attempt big and bold st rategies to move toward your goals - you dont suppress your emotions. You connect to them, you appreciate them, and you acknowledge them. But you dont let them stop you. Instead, you allow those emotions to remain a part of the current situation as you proactively move toward the goal of your desire.You dont avoid hard emotional experiences.You dont ignore and suppress you emotions.You live with them.You experience them.But you dont allow them to stop you.You move the direction of your biggest goals and values, knowing that eventually your body and mind will adapt, and that the intense emotional experience youre having will subside - adjusting itself to a new normal.Your subconscious is upgrading itself.Your standards for yourself are elevating.Your daily behavior and results are improving.Your environment has changed - the ultimate feedback loop.You no longer tolerate low-level, lame, and uninteresting conversations or projects.Yet, you know how quickly youll adjust to this new normal - no matter how great it is compared to your past. And you are committed to never stopping.While most people care more about their status, you care more about your growth. Youre committed to growing and disrupting what is normal. Youre always innovating and improving and changing.Indeed, Albert Einstein said it best The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.Invest in yourselfYour current sense of normal is what you presently believe you deserve.You level of your subconscious mind is your current standard of your own self-worth.What do you deserve?What level of happiness?What level of connection to your higher power?What level of income?What level of learning?What level of connection and contribution?What level of depth?The fastest way to shatter your subconscious sense of what you deserve is to invest in yourself. When you spend money on your goals and dreams - you are signaling to yourself that you deserve more than you presently have.You are no longer satisfied with what you have. You are committed to something bigger.People will spend money on entertainment and junk food and distractions all day, but they wont invest in subconscious enhancing experiences.What would happen if you hired a personal trainer?Would you binnensee that as a cost or an investment?What would happen if you hired a mentor or a private coach or joined a mastermind?Would you see that as a cost or an investment?If you see things as a cost, then you have a victim mentality. You want other people to do the work for you.When you see things as an investment, then you realize that you have the power to create you own experience. You know that by investing in yourself and experiencing the growth, that youre upgrading your sense of normal life.Do you deserve a personal trainer? Or is that frivolous?Do you deserve to have a private coach? Or is that something maybe for a few years down the road?Do you deserve to be making 10X the money you currently are?Well how do you think y oull get to that level, when you continue to operate daily with behaviors that reflect your current reality?The only way to scale your subconscious mind upward is by INVESTING big in your future now.Nothing is a cost.Everything is an investment to those who are growth-oriented.Every relationship is an investment.Every decision is an investment.Every moment is an investment, because all of these things are pulling you forward with compound interest toward the future youve already committed to.You cannot be committed without investment. That is a law of human nature. Your degree of commitment is reflected in your depth of personal and financial investment.How invested are you in your goals?What would happen to your subconscious system and the feedback loop of your environment if you began making micro-investments?What would happen to your peer group if you began investing in a better one?What would happen to your relationships if you began serving and helping the people you aspire to collaborate with?ConclusionThe price of upgrading your subconscious mind is facing a new future.When you face a new future, you will experience uncertainty and other confusion. But you can work through that confusion with the help of the right people, and with a commitment to your goals.Most people will not face the fog of confusion and uncertainty. Instead, they will remain where things feel safe and normal.They wont upgrade their normal and transform their lives every 90 days.They wont live in the results economy - where they get what they want because they will have nothing less.They will endure and tolerate stuff and people in their lives that are unsatisfying and unexciting, because they dont believe they deserve better.They wont invest in themselves.They wont turn heroes into mentors and mentors into collaborators.But will you?Where will your life be in 90 days?What will your environment say about you in 90 days?What level of confidence will you have based on the evidence all around you?Ready toupgrade?Ive created a cheat sheet for putting yourself into a PEAK-STATE, immediately. You follow this daily, your life will change very quickly.Get the cheat sheet hereThis article first appeared on Medium.

Reasons to Get a Master in Public Health MPH Degree

Reasons to Get a Master in Public Health MPH DegreeReasons to Get a Master in Public Health MPH DegreeFor those wishing to pursue a career in public health- and make a difference- going for a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree is a solid choice, allowing the opportunity to enact change in the world. Work-life balance, cost, and just plain old effort are considerations, so even if you go plan to enter graduate school fresh off of a bachelors degree, youll probably be making lifestyle changes. Most graduates who use their degree use it for a specific, often emotional purpose. Solving Big Problems By its nature, public health is a broad field. It encompasses fields like epidemiology and biostatistics and adds its own flavor to public policy, law, environmental studies, and health care. HIV/AIDS, bringing clean water to populations in developing nations, and teen pregnancy rates are just some of the big problems that public health professionals tackle each day. These problems dem and interdisciplinary approaches, and professionals with MPH degrees are trained to coordinate teams that work toward an attainable solution. Helping People Public health professionals are ultimately concerned about people- focusing their work on making peoples lives better- while public health professionals in other sectors might approach helping others in a different way. For instance, epidemiologist studies how disease moves from one host to another and figures out ways to slow or stop the disease. The epidemiologists focus is on the disease, but the work is about preserving peoples health and perhaps even their lives. Heres another example a public health educator specializing in HIV/AIDS works with individuals to help them make healthy choices for both themselves and for their romantic partners. The public health educator wants each person who comes for advice, counseling, or information to live healthier. The educators knowledge is about HIV/AIDS, but the work is focused on individuals health. No matter what areas of study you choose as your focus in your MPH program, prepare yourself for work helping people. Digging Into Whats Really of Interest Public health is an umbrella for a group of related fields including but not limited to epidemiology, biostatistics, health care policy, environmental public health, and public health law. And within each field, there are many facets to explore and upon which you can build a career. By studying public health, you can dig into what interests you. Graduate school is the place to take deep dives into subject matters that grab your attention. Strengthening Research Skills Research is a critical component of most graduate programs. In an MPH program, you conduct original research, in addition to learning about the material in your courses. Even before you graduate, you will have the opportunity to contribute new knowledge to your chosen field.In fact, many graduates go into careers as researchers. Bec oming a Better Writer The days of multiple-choice tests are all but extinct. Once youre in graduate school, youre looking at essay questions and research papers as ways to earn your grades. These assignments put an emphasis on explaining what you know. If for no other reason than the sheer volume of practice, you will become a better writer. If youre not a strong writer at the start of graduate school, you can become an accomplished writer by the time you earn your MPH. These skills will be put to the test almost every day in the field, as you will find yourself writing many grant proposals which are usually parsed for their marketing potential. Beefing Up a Resume Adding initials behind your name is a good way to make yourself more marketable to employers. By earning a degree relevant to the job you want, you give yourself a better shot at beating out the competition. Working in the health sector should give you plenty of impetus to rise in the ranks, as the higher you climb, the more people you are able to help. A graduate degree shows you are serious about your field and that you are invested in your career, accompanied by a salary commensurate with your educational experience.

All About Resume Scanner Free

All About Resume Scanner Free Top Resume Scanner Free Secrets Robots will surely choose these up. Last, it has to be in Phrase format. The saatkorn is true for formats. If thats the case, your resume is on the proper track. Adobe Reader is free for everybody, but you are going to have to cover the ability to edit your PDFs. From that point, its simple to edit your PDF as much as you desire. Its quite easy to use a resume format. Its mora difficult to find information quickly in huge blocks of text. Plus, you will need to make certain you align your resume perfectly to prevent any odd font changes, text blurring or other issues. Plus, you become split and merge features to receive more control over your PDFs. Check your scanners software to see whether this choice is available. Type of Resume Scanner Free With totally free job application forms, you discover that its feasible to utilize all the advantages that it must supply you so you have the capability to appear succ essful, and receive the terrific written resume. There are two simple ways to see whether your resume is ready to be correctly interpreted by means of an applicant tracking system. MECHANICS The language might be MUCH stronger. In this instance, many optimization conventions are ignored. Resume scanner software ought to be a normal portion of your job application approach. In the event the statement template thats original isnt derived from input, SQL injection cannot occur. Optimization can be flexible so dont hesitate to make changes within the boundaries of our The large F Folks often blame the sheer volume of resumes which are submittedHR simply cant review all of them with enough detail to determine what an ideal candidate youre After you have made a statement then all youve got to do is store it in a safe location on your computer. That means you must make sure your statement differs. So your own private statement is going to be the means. Even though a philanthropis ch hiring manager might appreciate a small flair, the resume robot will just incinerate your resume without another thought. It can help you match your resume to the work description. Jobs continue to attract a lot more applicants than busy hiring departments have the opportunity to interview.If you really want to acquire that job, then youve got to send all them a targeted cv. You arent gonna find the job if you cant be contacted for an interview, plain and easy. If youre planning to discover an original job, you have to continue to continue to keep your resume updated. To accomplish this, mirror the language employed in job posting. This attracts the eye of employers. If you find yourself with a new job, wish to add new abilities or wish to customize your resume for individual industries, you ought to have the ability to edit your resume easily. If youre a manager who would like to keep an eye on how quickly recruiters are placing candidates, then it is possible to slide real-time graphs into your house dashboard to examine this data each time you put in the tool. This is a good choice if you will need to tweak your resume often or you have several resumes for various industries and kinds of jobs.The majority of the firms on our list provide a free trial which lets you make an account, navigate the tool, and even post jobs with no commitment. The animal agency is going to be the chief agency every moment. Additional it is not about how you wish to apply your skills, its about how the business needs you to apply them. The list on the right includes words its wise to avoid. This also has some helpful adjectives. Take a look at free resume examples on the internet and youre going to observe that headings ought to be the exact same all throughout. Use bullets in place of paragraphs to spell out your work. It can also be searching for the non-abbreviated form of the word rather than an abbreviation. The choice of words is crucial. It is a good i dea to exclude certain words since they will provide poor impression. Therefore, should you decide to use more action words, examples an always simple to discover. The Hidden Gem of Resume Scanner Free While free alternatives are available, they dont always supply the very same powerful features and they are sometimes difficult to learn how to use. For instance, you may accept accelerating from the aforementioned academy so you wind up on the callback pile. The example resume uses color that is something to at all times avoid. Simply paste the work description on a single side and paste your resume on the opposite side.

Supercharge Your Career in 2016 With These 3 Resolutions

Supercharge Yur Career in 2016 With These 3 Resolutions Before we left the office in 2015, we gathered around our big oak table, drank some bubbly, ate something round (its a thing) and scribbled down our New Years resolutions for 2016. We then passed around a pink and gold plastic cup, smashed our resolutions inside, and spent the last hour of the 2015 work week sharing our resolutions. Maren Hogan asked us to go around the table and share our most important ones. When she got to me, she said, Only one, Shaley.Why? Because Im definitely the person to have sevenreally important ones I just have to share. I looked at the long list I had made it got up to nearly twenty but I chose one (to get back into playing piano) and then was cautioned by Maren that making too many resolutions can be setting yourself up for failure. Smart woman she is Because its only been a few days into the New Year and she is right. I dont even know where that stinkin list isT herefore, if Im going to give any adviceon making (and keeping) resolutions, Ill need to make them doable. Since 2016 is all about taking my career to the next level, I thought Id share the biggest actions anyone can take to up their game. Take a look at my plan to a brighter, better career this yearResolution No. 1 Stay relevant and get ahead of the curve by reading top news every day. Dont miss a beat in your industry or the industry you serve by keeping up with top headlines. Get into the habit of reading at least one industry-relevant article per day.Industry-focused media outlets like ERE, Recruiting Daily, Blogging4Jobs, Fistful of Talent(AHEM cough Red Branch cough) and, of course,Recruiter.comare all great sources for relevant, trending information. Plus, these outlets arededicated totheir industries, so you wont get distracted with unimportant or irrelevant news.The constant flow of information will serve you well in professional conversations and your work in general. The more informed you are, the better your decisions will be.Its just a fact MindToolsexplains it bestFirst, youll make better decisions, and youll spot threats and opportunities early on, which can give you a competitive edge. This is especially important if you contribute to shaping your organizations strategy. Its also important if youre involved in sale and marketing, where it helps you identify and take advantage of the sales opportunities that come your way.Secondly, keeping up-to-date with your industry is key for building expert power. By developing expertise in your job and your industry, youll earn the trust and respect of the people around you. From a leadership perspective, this is invaluableFinally, it will alert you to changes that you need to think about.How to keep your resolutionIt doesnt matter when or how you choose to digest the news, just make sure its via a medium that works best for you. If you prefer email, sign up for RSS subscriptions through Feedly, newsletter s like The Middle Finger Project or 7 in 7, or Google Alerts delivered straight to your inbox. Enjoy browsing on your phone? See if your choice outlet has an app (Flipboard is rad) or a text messaging alert system.Tools to help The only tools youll need for this one are your preferred medium, your reading glasses (if you need them), and perhaps a daily reminder on your smartphoneResolution No. 2 Show more gratitude to the people you work with every day.Building healthy professional relationships with your coworkers is thought to increase productivity. Research showsthatthese social connections in the workplace make employees more engaged in their work and less likely to quit.Workplace conflict, on the other hand, negatively impacts motivation, retention, performance, cohesiveness, morale, and even safety. With more than 65 percent of performance problems coming from strained relationships between employees, make 2016 the year to get along with everyone (no matter your past differenc es).A great way to mend broken relationships with colleagues or start them off on the right foot is by showing gratitude and recognition. When is the last time you sent a handwritten personal thank-you notenzeichen to someone who deserved it?How to keep your resolution Start an Evernote to keep track of the people who really helped you or stuck outthroughtheir exceptional work.When thanking someone, remember to be less menial and more meaningful. Thanking someone for helping you fix the Keurig can seem kind of weird I know coffee is often a matter of life or death, but maybe you should send that thank-you note to Josh, who stayed an hour late to help you reach your deadline, or Claire, who calmed you down after a bad performance review.Having trouble finding someone who has been nice to you? Just start doing nice things for others and watch the culture of your company shift.Tools to help Thank-you note cards will be your best friend. Keep a stack of them at your desk. Obviously, yo u dont want to be handing these out left and right, or theyll lose their value. But if someone helped you in an exceptional way, they deserve a special thank-you noteYou can alsoshow gratitude or recognize your coworkers or bosses for a job well done through a project management tool like Bitrix24 or a real-time micro feedback tool like iRevu.Resolution No. 3 Improve your personal brand.Social media is an important part of your personal brand. Ifyoure not using it effectively, then youre missing out on a platform to showcase your expertise. In fact, 35 percent of employers are less likely to interview candidates if they cant find anything about them onlineMake sure to keep Facebook for personal usage, but sign up for a LinkedIn and Twitter account to promote your personal brand to a broader audience. Follow influencers and leaders in your industry (like ChinaGorman), curate content from industry-leading news sites and blogs (Social Talent is so fun), and engage followers with your o wn tricks of the trade Once you get the hang of it, you can even start your own blog.There is a lot individuals can do to market themselves through social media to earn followers and gain traction in their fields.How to keep your resolution Improving your personal brand through social media is a daily effort, so set reminders on your phone at specific times of the day when your followers are most active.Tools to help Tools like SocialBro, Hootsuite, and Buffer all allow you to schedule tweets in advance. This way, you wont have to constantly checkin on your Twitter. Download the apps to your phone so you can easily access them on the go.There you have it Three doable resolutions any professional can put into practice or perfect for this new year. 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Find out If Pro Bono Services Are Tax Deductible

Find out If Pro Bono Services Are Tax DeductibleFind out If Pro Bono Services Are Tax DeductiblePro bono service refers to work performed or provided without charge to benefit a cause or for the good of the general public. Some expenses for performing pro bono services are tax deductible, but many are elend. Although fruchtwein people think of legal services, pro bono services can be other things as well and many other types of professionals donate their services free of charge (accountants, doctors, etc.). The IRS is a little fussy about what constitutes professional services and providing a service does bedrngnislage mean it constitutes pro bono work. It is important to distinguish between donating professional services and simply volunteering time and labor because volunteer hours are generally not tax deductible. You can learn more about how the IRS distinguishes between pro bono services and volunteer services in, Are Pro Bono Services the Same as Volunteer Services? Tax Dedu ctions for Services For the most part, you cannot deduct fees you would normally charge for your services as pro bono services, but you may be able to take deductions for certain qualifying expenses on your income tax return. For example, if you charge $150 an hour for your services, that does not necessarily mean if you donate two hours of your professional time that you can then turn around and deduct $300 (for two hours) from your income taxes. The IRS publishes the following criteria for deducting pro bono service expenses IRS.gov Although you cannot deduct the value of your time or services, you can deduct the expenses you incur while donating your services to a qualified organization. Now, this may seem clear, but it is not always so simple. For example, if you paid an employee $500 specifically to make a website template for a charity, then gave the template to the charity for free, you incurred a tangible expense - the $500.00 paid to the employee and that might be tax dedu ctible. In most cases you cannot claim a deduction for the value of your services or hourly costs (wages you paid to yourself), in fact doing so could trigger an audit. Lets say you are a marketing consultant and you donate 50 hours to a charity to help them with their marketing. Your professional time is not tax deductible. But lets also say you had to travel to the charity to meet with them travel-related expenses may be considered tax deductible because it was a direct expense tied specifically to the donation of your professional services. Expenses That May Be Deducted From Income Taxes Before listing the types of expenses, you may be able to deduct, bear in mind that all pro bono deductions need to meet two IRS qualifications The expense must be incurred as a requirement to perform the service for the organization andThe services must primarily benefit the charity and not the taxpayer (but both can benefit.) Examples of expenses you may be able to deduct, or partially dedu ct, include thecost of supplies needed to provide or perform the service that directly benefited the charity travel expenses and other direct expenses. To take any charitable deduction, including deductions for pro bono services, the burden is on you, the donor, to prove a donation was made. It is important to save all receipts and to get a receipt from the charity. If you cannot substantiate all expenses, the IRS can deny the deduction. Expenses You May Not Deduct Typically, you cannot deduct the cost of equipment purchases. For example, you could not deduct the purchase of a computer to set up a donor management system unless you also gave the computer to the charity. And, you could not deduct the cost of a postage machine to do a mass mailing more efficiently, but you could deduct the cost of postage. IRS Red Flags The IRS will typically deny the deductions in which an individual or business substantially benefits more than a charity. In most cases, to claim the percent d eduction (charitable donations of any kind are not 100% deductible), you may need to claim income for the value of the job, even though you did not get paid. Never try to deduct the cash value of your services for professional or service fees without talking to an accountant. In most cases, you will not be able to take any deduction for such fees.

Why social media could be your secret weapon to scoring that next job

Why social media could be your secret weapon to scoring that next jobWhy social media could be your secret weapon to scoring that next jobIts not common to think that social media and job searching go perfectly hand in hand. In fact, many people keep their accounts private just in case. While we agree that you shouldnt be deutsche bundesdeutsche post aging your fourth time doing a shot-ski to Instagram for the world to see, if youre smart about how you use social media, it could help you score your next job.1. Use it to do some digging on a company that interests youThe most obvious way to use social media? Do some hard research on the company and people who work there who you cant find on Glassdoor. On LinkedIn alone, youll find useful information on the organization and who works there. Beyond that, take a look at the companys social media presence. Watch relevant Facebook live videos and Instagram stories, and check out tweets that you could find useful.This type of research can h elp prepare you for an interview. Imagine saying, I saw you had X partie in your speaker series last week on Facebook live, and I loved what she had to say. Beyond that, it could help you find the right person to contact about job opportunities.2. Reach out to a contact (if the opportunity feels right)You may be able to find someones contact information through social media, but why not reach out on social media? Seems weird, right? Depending on your industry, consider taking a shot at saying hello to someone through a Facebook message or Instagram comment. Though the opportunity doesnt always feel natural, try it when it does.3. Let the world know youre lookingThis little trick only works if you dont currently have a job (since you dont want to publicly say youre looking for new opportunities in plain sight of your employer). But if youre on the hunt with no strings attached, post and tweet that youre on the market. It makes you more visible to recruiters through keyword searches o n social and it notifies your entire network that youre looking. An old coworker or acquaintance could see your post and connect you with someone he or she knows.4. Make the most out of that bioHey, you want that job, right? Dont just utilize your posts or tweets for the job search - use your bio, too. Hyperlink your resume or portfolio for recruiters, hiring managers and potential employers to see so they can check out your credentials on the spot. Highlight work that youve done and make it clear youre on the hunt for that next big break.5. Update your name and social handles to be easy to find on Google searchWhile our teenage selves were quick to change our social media handles to exclude our last names (for safety), were adults who want to be seen - by the right people, of course. Make sure your full name is clearly displayed on your social media accounts so you can be found.This post was originally published on Swirled.com.

Drinking tea at high temperatures greatly increases risk of cancer

Drinking tea at high temperatures greatly increases risk of cancer Drinking tea at high temperatures greatly increases risk of cancer A new  study  published in the International Journal Of Cancer conducted on over 50,000 participants linked drinking more than two large piping hot cups of tea a day â€" exceeding 700 ml and 140 degrees Fahrenheit (60 degrees Celsius) respectively â€" is associated with a staggering 90% risk increase for developing esophageal cancer compared to those that wait for their beverage to cool down first.A  few things to clear up before we explore the circumstances of the study. First, it’s important to note that some experts believe the correlative risk observed in the International Journal Of Cancer’s report has very little to do with the type of beverage consumed and much more to do with the heat factor.Follow Ladders on Flipboard!Follow Ladders’ magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and more!Secondly, to put it in perspective, a study published back in 2007 revealed that hot beverages, like coffee, tea, hot chocolate etc., are typ ically served between 160 degrees Fahrenheit (71.1 Celsius) and 185 degrees Fahrenheit (85 degrees Celsius).That very same study is punctuated with a thermal recommendation based on both taste and injury in mind, concluding that 136 F (57.8 C) to be the ticket: “The analysis points to a reduction in the presently recommended serving temperature of coffee to achieve the combined result of reducing the scald burn hazard and improving customer satisfaction.”The studyThe correlation that couples hot tea and ESCC has been previously reported, but this  new study reveals the specific temperature at which the risk for esophageal cancer begins to increase.Just over 50,000 individuals from Golestan of northeastern Iran,  between the age of 40 and 75, were observed from 2004 to 2017. Each individual was surveyed regarding their standard preferred drinking temperature for tea â€" measured objectively via the time between pouring piping hot tea and consumption of it.In that time, 317 new c ases of esophageal cancer emerged. Those that preferred to drink their tea hotter expressed an undeniable link to ESCC.The study explains: “An analysis of the combined effects of measured temperature and amount, compared to those who drank less than 700 ml of tea/day at 60 °C, drinking 700 mL/day or more at a higher-temperature (=60 °C) was consistently associated with an about 90% increase in ESCC risk. Our results substantially strengthen the existing evidence supporting an association between hot beverage drinking and ESCC.”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

Federal Employees Eligible for Retirement Will Rise Sharply by 2017, Creating Thousands of Professional Opportunities

Federal Employees Eligible for Retirement Will Rise Sharply by 2017, Creating Thousands of Professional Opportunities Federal Employees Eligible for Retirement Will Rise Sharply by 2017, Creating Thousands of Professional Opportunities Federal Employees Eligible for Retirement Will Rise Sharply by 2017, Creating Thousands of Professional Opportunities [Posted on PR Web, February 14, 2014] In just three years, nearly 600,000 federal workers will be eligible for retirement. This means that many well-paying jobs will come open in numerous specialties at federal government offices across the country, according to a Resume Place analysis of a just-released GAO report. Ballooning eligibility for retirement among civil-service workers will open thousands of professional and technical jobs in the coming years, according to The Resume Places analysis of Recent Trends in Federal and Civilian Employment, a January 2014 report from the General Accountability Office. Federal retirement rates have rebounded quickly from their recession low of 2.5 percent in 2009 to 3.5 percent in 2012. The jobs to be created will be overwhelmingly in the professional, technical and executive ranks, rather than clerical. Today’s federal jobs require more advanced skills at higher grade levels than federal jobs in years past, the report says. There will be many, many job openings with the U.S. government that professionals in the private sector should consider, says Kathryn Troutman, president of The Resume Place, a resume writing and federal job-search coaching firm. The pay is competitive and the job security is unrivaled. These positions will go to only those candidates who successfully navigate the intricacies of the federal application process. Notwithstanding the recession and numerous spending cuts, federal civilian employment grew by 14 percent from 2004 to 2012. Although the net federal workforce shrank in 2013 and is projected to continue that trend, retirements are expected to accelerate rapidly, creating many new employment opportunities. By September 2017, nearly 600,000 federal civilian workers, most in professional occupations, will be eligible to retire. Some federal occupations will see remarkably high retirement eligibility rates by 2017. Of program managers at midsize CFO Act agencies, for example, 55 percent will be able to retire, the GAO report says. The pay is competitive and the job security is unrivaled. These positions will go to only those candidates who successfully navigate the intricacies of the federal application process. Kathryn Troutman, President, The Resume Place The Small Business Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development lead the field of federal organizations in terms of looming retirements; in each, 40 percent or more employees will be eligible to retire by 2017, according to an analysis by The Resume Place. A public affairs specialist job with the SBA in Glendale, Calif., recently posted on USAJOBS.gov paid up to $119,668; a regional administrator posting at DOT in Fort Worth, Texas, ranged to $172,300; a mortgage banking analyst position in Washington, D.C., paid up to $116,901. Over the reporting period, three other federal agencies led in terms of separations rate, which includes resignations and other departures in addition to retirements, The Resume Places analysis shows. The Office of Personnel Management placed first at 10.9 percent, followed by the Department of Commerce (8.6 percent) and the Department of Treasury (8.2 percent).   An investigations case analyst job with OPM in Boyers, Pa., was recently posted at up to $51,918; Commerce was looking for a computer scientist for its Gaithersburg, Md., office at up to $98,305; the Treasury Departments Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington, D.C., was paying up to $157,100 for a chief of product development to help create new banknotes. Spending on compensation, including benefits, for the typical full-time federal worker increased by an average of 1.2 percent per year, from $106,097 in 2004 to $116,828 in 2012, according to the report. And theres good news for federal employees present and future: A post-recession pay freeze for civilian workers has ended, so they will receive an automatic raise in 2014. Were seeing that the federal agencies that enjoyed the highest annual average pay-and-benefits increases were all international in scope, says Troutman. USAID employees came in at 2 percent, Homeland Security workers averaged nearly 3 percent, and the Department of State came out on top at about 4.5 percent.

Top 6 Robotic Applications in Medicine

Top 6 Robotic Applications in Medicine Top 6 Robotic Applications in Medicine Top 6 Robotic Applications in Medicine According to a recent report by Credence Research, the global medical robotics market was valued at $7.24 billion in 2015 and is expected to grow to $20 billion by 2023. A key driver for this growth is demand for using robots in minimally invasive surgeries, especially for neurologic, orthopedic, and laparoscopic procedures. As a result, a wide range of robots is being developed to serve in a variety of roles within the medical environment. Robots specializing in human treatment include surgical robots and rehabilitation robots. The field of assistive and therapeutic robotic devices is also expanding rapidly. These include robots that help patients rehabilitate from serious conditions like strokes, empathic robots that assist in the care of older or physically/mentally challenged individuals, and industrial robots that take on a variety of routine tasks, such as sterilizing rooms and delivering medical supplies and equipment, including medications. Below are six top uses for robots in the field of medicine today. 1. Telepresence Physicians use robots to help them examine and treat patients in rural or remote locations, giving them a telepresence in the room. Specialists can be on call, via the robot, to answer questions and guide therapy from remote locations, writes Dr. Bernadette Keefe, a Chapel Hill, NC-based healthcare and medicine consultant. The key features of these robotic devices include navigation capability within the ER, and sophisticated cameras for the physical examination. A robotic surgical system controlled by a surgeon from a console. Image: Wikimedia Commons 2. Surgical Assistants These remote-controlled robots assist surgeons with performing operations, typically minimally invasive procedures. The ability to manipulate a highly sophisticated robotic arm by operating controls, seated at a workstation out of the operating room, is the hallmark of surgical robots, says Keefe. Additional applications for these surgical-assistant robots are continually being developed, as more advanced 3DHD technology gives surgeons the spatial references needed for highly complex surgery, including more enhanced natural stereo visualization, combined with augmented reality. 3. Rehabilitation Robots These play a crucial role in the recovery of people with disabilities, including improved mobility, strength, coordination, and quality of life. These robots can be programmed to adapt to the condition of each patient as they recover from strokes, traumatic brain or spinal cord injuries, or neurobehavioral or neuromuscular diseases such as multiple sclerosis. Virtual reality integrated with rehabilitation robots can also improve balance, walking, and other motor functions. 4. Medical Transportation Robots Supplies, medications, and meals are delivered to patients and staff by these robots, thereby optimizing communication between doctors, hospital staff members, and patients. Most of these machines have highly dedicated capabilities for self-navigation throughout the facility, states Manoj Sahi, a research analyst with Tractica, a market intelligence firm that specializes in technology. There is, however, a need for highly advanced and cost-effective indoor navigation systems based on sensor fusion location technology in order to make the navigational capabilities of transportation robots more robust. Upper limb rehabilitation. Image: Center for Applied Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Research, National Rehabilitation Hospital, Washington DC 5. Sanitation and Disinfection Robots With the increase in antibiotic-resistant bacteria and outbreaks of deadly infections like Ebola, more healthcare facilities are using robots to clean and disinfect surfaces. Currently, the primary methods used for disinfection are UV light and hydrogen peroxide vapors, says Sahi. These robots can disinfect a room of any bacteria and viruses within minutes. 6. Robotic Prescription Dispensing Systems The biggest advantages of robots are speed and accuracy, two features that are very important to pharmacies. Automated dispensing systems have advanced to the point where robots can now handle powder, liquids, and highly viscous materials, with much higher speed and accuracy than before, says Sahi. Future Models Advanced robots continue to be designed for an ever-expanding range of applications in the healthcare space. For example, a research team led by Gregory Fischer, an associate professor of mechanical engineering and robotics engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, is developing a compact, high-precision surgical robot that will operate within the bore of an MRI scanner, as well as the electronic control systems and software that go with it, to improve prostate biopsy accuracy. To develop robots that can work inside an MRI scanner, Fischer and his team have had to overcome several significant technical challenges. Since the MRI scanner uses a powerful magnet, the robot, including all of its sensors and actuators, must be made from nonferrous materials. On top of all this, we had to develop the communications protocols and software interfaces for controlling the robot, and interface those with higher-level imaging and planning systems, says Fischer. The robot must be easy for a non-technical surgical team to sterilize, set up, and place in the scanner. This all added up to a massive systems integration project which required many iterations of the hardware and software to get to that point. In other research, virtual reality is being integrated with rehabilitation robotsto expand the range of therapy exercise, increasing motivation and physical treatment effects. Exciting discoveries are being made with nanoparticles and nanomaterials. For example, nanoparticles can traverse the blood-brain barrier. In the future, nanodevices can be loaded with treatment payloads of medicine that can be injected into the body and automatically guided to the precise target sites within the body. Soon, ingestible, broadband-enabled digital tools will be available that use wireless technology to help monitor internal reactions to medications. Existing technologies are being combined in new ways to streamline the efficiency of healthcare operations, says Keefe. While at the same time, emerging robotic technologies are being harnessed to enable intriguing breakthroughs in medical care. Mark Crawford is an independent writer. Existing technologies are being combined in new ways to streamline the efficiency of healthcare operations.Dr. Bernadette Keefe, Consultant

Implosion Fabrication Shrinks Objects to Nano Level

Implosion Fabrication Shrinks Objects to Nano Level Implosion Fabrication Shrinks Objects to Nano Level Implosion Fabrication Shrinks Objects to Nano Level Its not easy to 3D print nano structures. Building one, a layer at a time, can be laborious and time-consuming. The type of material that can be printed is limited, while the complexity of the object also complicates the process. Engineers and scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are working to change that by developing a new technology to easily fabricate nanoscale 3D objects of nearly any size or shape. Listen to the latest episode of ASME TechCast: Renewable Energy Experts Shine Light on Solar Farms and Grids The MIT technique, known as implosion fabrication, can be used to create nearly any shape imaginable. Image: Daniel Oran / MIT Using a technique called implosion fabrication, the engineers can create nearly any type of object by patterning a polymer scaffold with a laser. Various components or materials can be welded onto the structure in specific patterns, such as quantum dots and DNA. The structure can then be shrunk to one-thousandth of the volume of the original size. Its a way of putting nearly any kind of material into a 3D pattern with nanoscale precision, said Edward Boyden, professor of biological engineering and brain and cognitive sciences at the MIT. How It Works Several years ago Boyden and his students developed a high-resolution imaging technique for brain tissue. Calledexpansion microscopy, it involves embedding tissue into a hydrogel and then expanding it, allowing for high-resolution examination with a microscope. The team came up with the idea for implosion fabrication by wondering what would happen if, instead of expanding the hydrogel with an object inside, they shrank it. Top Story: Global Talent Makes American Industry Stronger The first step was the construction of the scaffold from a very absorbent material made of polyacrylate. The scaffold was bathed in a solution that contained molecules of fluorescein, which were attached to the structure at specific sites using laser light. The molecules served as anchors that can bind to other types of molecules that will be part of the structure. You attach the anchors where you want with light, and later you can attach whatever you want to the anchors, Boyden said. It could be a quantum dot; it could be a piece of DNA; it could be a gold nanoparticle. After the object was fully assembled, the engineers dehydrated thepolyacrylate scaffold with an acid. The acid blocks the negative charges in the polyacrylate scaffold so that they no longer repel each other, causing the gel and the attached structure to uniformly shrink to one-thousandth of its original size. The biggest challenge was figuring out how to make connected conductive structures in a substrate that expands and contracts, said Daniel Oran, a graduate student on the team. Being able to accurately percolate nanoparticles and then sinter them inside of a shrinking substrate without distortion was certainly the hardest part of this process. In order to achieve highly conductive nanoparticles, the team needed to optimize the patterning, silver growth, shrink, and sintering processes. Since there were so many variables present between these four aspects of the process, it took nearly two years of time and effort to explore the space of possibilities and settle on a process that was reliable enough for creating conductive structures, he said. The research team was able to shrink objects 10-fold in each dimension for an overall 1,000-fold reduction in volume. Currently, they can create objects that are around one cubic millimeter, patterned with a resolution of 50 nanometers. Implosion fabrication has potential for creating nanolattices or nanoparts for next-generation devices. For example, it is possible to pattern chains, socket joints, and other parts that cannot be made with traditional lithography. Simplifying 3D Nanofabrication The MIT team is exploring other ways to use this technology. Potential fields include optics, medical devices, and robotics. Perhaps the most exciting part of implosion fabrication is its accessibilitymany biology and materials science labs have the necessary equipment to begin shrinking objects to thenanoscaleon their own. With a laser you can already find in many biology labs, you can scan a pattern, then deposit metals, semiconductors, or DNA, and then shrink it down, Boyden said. Ultimately, the team sees no limit to the techniques possible applications. There are all kinds of things you can do with this, Boyden said. Democratizing nanofabrication could open up frontiers we cant yet imagine. Mark Crawford is an independent writer. Read More Exclusive Content from ASME.org: Tiny Gyroscope Aims to Improve Wearable, Nano Technology New Window Film Reduces Energy Costs The Bionic Mushroom For Further Discussion There are all kinds of things you can do with this. Democratizing nanofabrication could open up frontiers we cant yet imagine. Prof. Edward Boyden, MIT

Why Thank-You Notes for Job Interviews Never Go Out of Style

Why Thank-You Notes for Job Interviews Never Go Out of Style Why Thank-You Notes for Job Interviews Never Go Out of Style Why Thank-You 'Cards' Never Go Out of Style Sometimes it’s the little things that make a big difference, especially in your job search. You'd be surprised at how many candidates forget 'common' courtesies throughout the interview process, even when they know that making a great first impression is crucial. Remember, just as you are interviewing the company to make sure they are a good fit culturally for you, they are also hiring YOU, the person not just the skills on your resume. Most companies would prefer a professional and polite candidate over a rude or unprofessional one. Sadly, common courtesy, like common sense, is not all that common. The good news for you is that it is possible to shine like a diamond in a coal mine by practicing niceties and remembering your manners during the interview process. Now, it's possible you don't need this advice, as you are probably a courteous person the majority of the time, but interviews can be a bit nerve-wracking. It's good to assume you are 'on' the second you exit your car the day of the interview. One company I worked with had the owner's wife work the reception desk and believe me, they took note of how candidates treated her! In addition to being genuinely pleasant to all you encounter, job interview thank-you notes are a much neglected courtesy. A brief card or email to each person who interviewed you is appropriate, and should be sent the day after the interview. Make sure you know the correct spelling of the name, and if you send the note to more than one person, individualize each one. The purpose of the interview thank-you card is simply to thank the interviewer for their time, and to state your interest in the position. Of those two items, the thanking is the most important. A full-court press at this stage will dilute the effectiveness of the thank you. Emailed thank-you notes are also perfectly acceptable, but handwritten ones on a simple, elegant note card are rare enough to really make you stand apart from the crowd. This doesn't go without saying, but if you do opt for a handwritten thank you, make sure your writing is legible. It's all about making a positive impression and showing yourself as the best investment. So good luck, and happy job searching! Click on the following link for more interview advice. Want to see how your resume stacks up? Request a free resume critique today! Recommended Reading: Things You Should Do Right After a Job Interview I Aced the Interview: Why Didn't I Get the Job? How to Describe Yourself in an Interview Related Articles:

How to Ask for a Vacation When Starting a New Job

How to Ask for a Vacation When Starting a New Job How to Ask for a Vacation When Starting a New Job Its summertime, which means your thoughts turn to vacation. If youre new at a job, what are the rules about asking to take vacation time? In a  lot of jobs, you earn vacation  time, which means that you cant take a few days off until youve worked long enough to have earned time off. But some jobs grant you vacation on your first day of work. Can you take a vacation - and succeed on the new job - when youve only been there for a month? Here are several ways to look at and answer this question. Planned in Advance If you have a trip planned before you start a job, the trip should come up during the negotiation phase. That is, if your sister in Alabama is getting married and youll need 3 days off in July, dont wait until your first day in June to mention that youll need time off. Instead, when you  have received a job offer  and before youve accepted it, you can ask if you can take those days off. In most cases, your new boss wont have a problem with such a request - although some may inform you that the leave is unpaid time. But, if your boss says no, you then have the choice of accepting the job and skipping the wedding  or turning down the job and serving as her maid of honor. Standard Summer Vacation   In this case, you have nothing specifically planned, but youd like to take a summer vacation. Starting a new job doesnt mean you dont want to take a couple of days on the beach or go to visit grandma. Keep in mind that a lot of jobs have high learning curves and taking time off at the beginning can set you behind. You dont want your boss judging your long-term performance in a negative light because you took time off in the first couple of months at work. With that in mind, its still possible to take some time off. First, speak to your boss and acknowledge that you are new and youll understand if its not possible to take time off. Tell her that youd like to take a reasonable amount of time off this summer. Expect the boss to give preference to everyone else in the office. Its not because youre not fabulous; its just because youre new. If your boss says its no problem, go ahead and take your vacation. If your boss seems hesitant, assure her that you understand and that youll use your vacation time later in the year. Is that fair? Of course. Youre new to the job, which means that the position has probably been vacant for some time and they have a backlog of work that needs to be done. This doesnt mean you wont ever get to use your vacation time, just that you need to do some work first. What About Summer Jobs If youre a  student, working to earn money for school  or a car, and both you and your boss are clear that when school starts in the fall, youre out of there, its a different situation. A lot of summer jobs are part-time, which means that you have a lot of free time anyway. You can ask for a week where you work Friday, Saturday, Sunday (which most people prefer not to work), and in exchange, not work the weekdays, allowing you to take a nice vacation - albeit undoubtedly unpaid. If your summer job is full time, getting time off is more difficult. People hire seasonal workers because they need people there to cover jobs. It is something you should also ask about during the hiring process. Keep in mind that the answer may be no. One reason employers hire summer help is to allow regular full-time employees to take vacation time. Competition for summer jobs is fierce, and you may lose out to someone who is willing to commit to the whole summer. Does Your Level Matter   Absolutely. If youve just been hired at an entry-level position, youre going to need to prove yourself. Asking for a vacation right at the beginning wont help with your reputation. If youre the new director, how you approach vacation will set the tone for your department. You want your staff to take their vacations, so taking one yourself looks like a good leadership move. If you cant take a vacation in the first six months or more of a new job, it can be slightly bothersome, but its one of the things that come with the new job territory. Feel happy that youre in a new place and make sure youre first on the list for planning next years vacation.

Where The Federal Jobs Are - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

Where The Federal Jobs Are - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Where The Federal Jobs Are - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Where The Federal Jobs Are Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) “WHERE THE FEDERAL JOBS ARE” FEDERAL AGENCY SERIES PART 2 â€" WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT The DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) Website: va.gov/ Secretary: Robert A. McDonald (2014 â€" present) Headquarters: VA’s Central Offices are located in Washington, D.C. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), and National Cemetery Administration (NCA) also have Regional offices throughout the country. In the “VA Organization Structure” section, we note major staff organizations and offices with office outside of Washington, D.C. TIP 1: When you are searching for VA opportunities on USAJOBS, consider adding a “location” to your search. That option is listed on the left navigation bar. This is particularly helpful if you are interested in opportunities outside of Washington, D.C. You can limit your search to Regions (e.g., United States), States, or Locales.     Mission: To fulfill President Lincolns promise To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan by serving and honoring the men and women who are Americas Veterans. Strategic Goals: The VA established three (3) priority goals in Fiscal Year 2014-2015: End Veteran Homelessness (in partnership with the Department of Housing and Urban Development) Improve Veteran Access to VA Benefits and Services Eliminate the Disability Backlog The Agency’s Fiscal Year 2014-2020 Strategic Plan builds on past accomplishments setting thee (3) priority goals: Empower Veterans to Improve Their Well-being Enhance and Develop Trusted Partnerships Manage and Improve VA Operations to Deliver Seamless and Integrated Support. Number of Civilian Employees: Over 310,000 federal civilian employees. Over 87%, approximately 272,000, are employed by the Veterans Health Care Administration (VHA). Approximately 21,000 staff are employed by the Veterans Benefit Administration (VBA); and approximately 1,600 staff are with the National Cemetery Administration (NCA). TIP 2: The VA website has an impressive array of Career Resources. Prospective candidates may browse specific occupational families (http://mycareeratva.va.gov/careers search) or search the VA Job Finder database rather than USAJOBS for available job openings (http://jobsearch.mycareeratva.va.gov/search.aspx?jbf574=VA*fedemp=yfedpub=y). In addition, the VHA maintains a user-friendly career website dedicated to recruiting healthcare employees â€" link to it at vacareers.va.gov/. TIP 3: “DAY IN THE LIFE OF A VA EMPLOYEE.” Check out this VA webpage dedicated to various VA careers. It focuses on a full array of career categories. When you chose a category, you will be able to read a transcript from real VA staff member about their work. See va.gov/JOBS/types_careers.asp. Veterans: More than 100,000 Veterans work at the Veterans Administration, including 10% with disabilities.   TIP 4: VA for Vets is a VA Veteran Employment Services Office (VESO) initiative to attract, retain and support Veteran employees at the VA and across the federal government. Veterans can contact a VA Recruiter to assist them in pursuing the right types of employment. See vacareers.va.gov/Veterans/contact-veso.asp and http://vaforvets.va.gov/docs/VESO_Fact_Sheet.pdf. TIP 5: VA offers all Veterans comprehensive employment resources including resume help, military skills translators, education and career counseling, and a Veterans Job Bank. Find out more by clicking http://explore.va.gov/employment-services/employment-resources. The VA Organization Structure: The VA has three (3) distinct Administrations as well as numerous Staff Organizations and Offices.   ADMINISTRATIONS: Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The VHA is the Nation’s largest integrated health care delivery system with approximately 150 VA Medical Centers, 1,200 outpatient clinics and 300 vet centers serving approximately 7 million Veterans each year. VHA’s 4 statutory missions are: 1) to develop, maintain, and operate a national health care delivery system for eligible Veterans; 2) to administer a program of education and training for health care personnel; 3) to conduct health care research; and 4) provide contingency support for DoD and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) during times of war or national emergency. The Administration is divided into 23 areas known as Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN). For example, For example, VISN-5, the Capitol Health Care Network, includes the Maryland Health Care System and six (6) VA Medical Centers in MD, WV, and Washington, D.C. VHA VISN Locations Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA). The mission of the Veterans Benefits Administration is to provide benefits and services to Veterans, their families and survivors in a responsive, timely, and compassionate manner. The VBA has 5 District Offices (Philadelphia, Nashville, St. Louis, Denver and Phoenix) and 56 regional offices in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Philippines. It also maintains numerous Intake Sites and Benefits Offices across the country. VBA processes Veterans’ benefits for: compensation, pension, education, vocational rehabilitation and employment, financial counseling, loan guaranty, and insurance. Its Career Center assists Veterans with translating their military skills into public and private sector careers.  National Cemetery Administration (NCA) maintains 131 national cemeteries as well as 33 soldier’s lots and monument sites. NCA’s purpose is to provide burial space for Veterans and their eligible family members. The NCA maintains 5 Regional Offices in addition to its Central Office in Washington, D.C. Note that VA cemeteries are separate from the Department of the Army’s two (2) National Cemetery’s (Arlington National Cemetery and the U.S. Soldiers’ Airmen’s Home National Cemetery). Staff organizations and offices (in alphabetical order): Advisory Committee Management Office. Provides guidance and support to the VA’s Federal  advisory committees. There are currently 25 VA advisory committees â€" 15 statutory and 10 non-statutory â€"designed to provide advice on selected VA programs and policies. Board of Veterans’ Appeals. Members of the Board review benefit claims determinations made by local VA offices and issue decision on appeals. Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. Develops partners with, provide relevant information to, and expands participation of faith-based, nonprofit, and community/neighborhood organizations in VA programs. Center for Minority Veterans. Acts as a mediator and facilitator in assisting eligible Veterans in their efforts to receive VA benefits and services. Center for Women Veterans. Monitors and coordinates VA’s administration of health care and benefits services, and programs for women Veterans. Navigation, Advocacy, and Community Engagement. Responsible for the Federal Recovery Coordination Program providing support for the recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration of severely injured, ill or wounded service members and Veterans. Also enables Veteran advocates, service providers, Veterans and stakeholders to have a voice in identifying their community goals and work to improve service delivery. Office of Acquisition, Logistics and Construction (OALC). Directs the acquisition, logistics, construction, and leasing functions within the Department. In addition to its Washington, D.C. Headquarters offices, there are support offices in N.J., Texas, Virginia, and Maryland. The Office has three (3) major components: The Office of Acquisition and Logistics is responsible for the VA’s acquisition workforce professional development and operates the VA Acquisition Academy. The Office of Acquisition Operations provides strategic and operational acquisition support for the Agency’s complex acquisition requirements. The Office of Construction and Facilities Management plans, designs and constructs all major construction projects greater than $10 Million; acquires property and long-term leases. It maintains Offices of Operations in four (4) Regional Offices across the Nation. Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs. Manages and coordinates all matters involving the Congress. Its Office of Congressional Affairs is responsible for policy and legislative issues, as well as congressional oversight and outreach. Its Office of Intergovernmental Affairs serves as VA’s liaison and as the primary point of contact with federal, state, local, American Indian, and Native Alaskan Government officials. Office of Employment Discrimination Complaint Adjudication. An independent VA adjudicatory authority created by Congress. Its mission is to objectively review the merits of employment discrimination claims filed by present and former VA employees and non-agency applicants for employment. Office of General Counsel. Identifies and meets the legal needs of the Department. Its primary objective is to ensure the just and faithful execution of the laws, regulations and policies that the Secretary administers. There are two (2) Chief Counsel offices in each VA District. Office of Regulation Policy and Management. Provides centralized management and control for the formulation and control of all VA regulations. Responsible for VAs rulemaking process and a comprehensive review, reorganization and rewrite of VAs existing regulations. Office of Human Resources and Administration. Leads human capital management strategies, policies, and practices. Office of Information and Technology. Provides strategic and technical direction, guidance, and policy to ensure that the Department’s IT resources are acquired and managed in accordance with Federal laws and regulations. Office of Inspector General. Provides oversight designed to improve the economy, effectiveness and efficiency of VA programs, and to prevent and to detect criminal activity, waste, abuse, and fraud. The Office of Inspector General has investigations, audit and evaluation, management and administrative, and healthcare inspections offices across the country. Office of Management. Oversees all resource requirements, development and implementation of agency performance measures, and financial management activities relating to VA programs and operations. Office of Operations, Security and Preparedness. Coordinates VAs emergency management, preparedness, personal identity verification, physical security, personnel security and suitability, police services and law enforcement activities. Office of Policy and Planning. Serves as the principal advisor to VA leaders on all matters of policy and organizational strategy. Develops and reviews Departmental policy, analyzes Veteran trends and statistics, evaluates and oversees transformation initiatives, and guides strategic planning. Office of Public Affairs. Includes the Office of Public Affairs; the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs (acting as a conduit between the VA and federal, state, local, American Indian and Native Alaskan government officials); and the Office of Field Operations (providing public affairs advice and expertise via 7 regional offices). Also manages and oversees the National Veterans Outreach Office and he Homeless Veterans Outreach and Strategic Communications Office. Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization. Enables Veterans to gain access to economic opportunity by leveraging the federal procurement system and expanding participation of procurement-ready small businesses. Office of Survivors Assistance. Provides comprehensive support to survivors and dependents of deceased Veterans and members of the Armed Services. Veterans Service Organizations Liaison. Primary advisor on matters affecting Veterans Service Organizations and other Veteran advocacy groups. Responsible for VA’s day-to-day liaison with those organizations.   Department of Veterans Affairs Challenges: In 2015, VA was rated in #18 among the 19 large federal agencies by the Partnership for Public Service’s “Best Places to Work in the Federal Government.” Overall rankings measured employee satisfaction and commitment. Scoring considered categories including: effective leadership; mission match to employee skills; strategic management; teamwork, innovation, training and development; work-life balance; support for diversity; and performance-based rewards and advancement. Among 320 ranked government subcomponents, the Office of the Inspector General ranked #22; NCA ranked; VHA ranked #238; the VBA ranked #246; and the VA Central Office ranked #276. In recent years, VHA facilities have been significantly pressured due to profound injury of service members and required levels of care. While some of the problems were external, others were attributable to leadership. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has published numerous Reports over the past half-dozen years responding to Congressional concerns regarding the timeliness, cost-effectiveness, quality and safety of VA health system. Congressional oversight regarding the VHA has recently focused on: (1) ambiguous policies and inconsistent processes, (2) inadequate oversight and accountability, (3) information technology challenges, (4) inadequate training for staff, and (5) unclear resource needs and allocation priorities. The Agency has also been plagued by technology and information management challenges. IT challenges have included failed attempts to modernize the VHA outpatient appointment scheduling system, inability to electronically share data across facilities, and lack of electronic health records systems permitting efficient exchange of patient health information when military service members transition from DoD to VA health care systems. Congress enacted the Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act of 2014 to fund care outside of the VA health care system under certain circumstances, facilitate hiring additional medical staff to augment the VA’s health care workforce, improve capital infrastructure, and fund advances in information technology. At the VBA, benefits processing and the delivery of timely and accurate benefits have come under Congressional scrutiny. Areas of concern have related to the large (but recently reduced) inventories of pending claims for benefits, accuracy of claims decisions, data integrity, and management. Other areas of concern relate to VA’s contracting and procurement practices and a large number of whistleblower complaints of agency wrongdoing. The Agency has been attempting to reinvent itself by changing its internal dynamics and focusing on the way it measures performance. A new Secretary was confirmed in 2014 and the VA is addressing management concerns, disciplinary actions, backlogs, surges in claims, and delays/wait times for appointments. The VA Center for Innovation (VACI), launched in 2010, has been working to identify, test, and evaluate new approaches to meet current and future Veteran needs. VACI is driven by a Veteran-centric approach and partners with other organizations to ensure new approaches to VA’s most pressing challenges. While there are significant challenges for the Agency, many opportunities exist for dedicated mission-oriented employees to make a difference. Civilian Career Fields: VA has vacancies across the country for candidates with education and experience in a number of fields, including: Health Professionals (Job Series 0600) at the VHA. There are approximately 80,000 nurses (RNs, LPNs, and nursing assistants), 14,000 physicians, 6,500 pharmacists, 2,000 physician assistants, and 800 dentists employed full time by the VHA. Employment opportunities exist for: Medical and Dental Officers; Physician Assistants; Registered Nurses, Practical Nurses and Nursing Assistants; Dental Assistants and Hygienists; Nurse Anesthetists; Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians; Physical and Occupational Therapists; Radiologic Technologists; Speech Pathologists/Audiologists; and Dietitians/Nutritionists. The VA and VHA also employ a large number of Social Workers (Job Series 0185). TIP 6: For health care professionals, only one (1) current, active professional state license is necessary to practice anywhere in the U.S. TIP 7: In addition to a Federal Resume, health professionals must submit specific VA application forms in order for the VA to determine to determine eligibility for appointment. See VA Forms 10-2850, 10-2850A, 10-2850B, and 10-2850C available on the VA website: va.gov/vaforms/search_action.asp?FormNo=10-2850tkey=Action=Search. Veterans Service Representatives and Veterans Claims Examiners (Job Series 0996) at the VBA. Contract Specialists (Job Series 1102). Management and Program Analysts (Job Series 0343 and 0850). TIP 8: Consider one of the many internship programs at the VA for students, recent graduates, current employees, Veterans and outside candidates. The length of time varies for up to 2 years and may offer you an opportunity gain relevant first-hand experience. Link to the programs at: http://mycareeratva.va.gov/library/55. TIP 9: VOLUNTEER WORK: There are over 120,000 active volunteers in VA’s Voluntary Service who donate millions of hours every year. Remember that qualifying “experience” for applying for Federal Jobs includes both paid and unpaid experience. Volunteer work can help to build your critical competencies, knowledge and skills that may translate directly to paid employment.   Current Vacancies: There are currently close to 2,300 VA General Schedule (GS) vacancies throughout the country for positions posted in USAJOBS. The vast majority of those are with the Veterans Health Administration. Many are between the GS-7 and GS-15 levels. Occupations with the most current vacancies are: Medical, Dental Public Health (Job Series 0600) â€" by far, the largest number of vacancies Social Science, Psychologist, Social Worker (Job Series 0100) Management, Administrative Clerical Services (Job Series 0300) Need Help with your Federal Resume for a VA Career? Complete our Request Quote for Federal Resume to ask for a QUOTE for professional writing services for your federal resume. The next blog in the Federal Agency Series will focus on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Order Today!This book is not just about federal resumes. 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ASME Joins the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute

ASME Joins the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute ASME Joins the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute ASME Joins the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute ASME recently joined the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI), a coalition of more than 100 organizations seeking to further the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine to deliver therapies to patients in need. The partnership unites ASME with a consortium of organizations from industry, government, academia and the non-profit sector working to develop next-generation manufacturing processes and technologies for cells, tissues and organs. ARMI, which is based in Manchester, N.H., will receive nearly $300 million in public-private investment from these groups to develop scalable manufacturing processes for engineered tissues and organs. Already a player in biomedical engineering, ASME in 2017 launched the Alliance for Advanced Biomedical Engineering, aabme.asme.org, which provides technical articles, reports, and other resources on topics ranging from cell therapy and thermal medicine to medical devices and 3D printing. The intent of the alliance is to grow as a comprehensive resource for the biomedical engineering community, said Christine Reilley, business development director of healthcare at ASME. Given our increasing focus in biomedical engineering, we believe the Society can contribute to the goals of ARMI, as the coalition works to revitalize American manufacturing and incentivize companies to invest in new technology development. ARMIs efforts are supported by 47 industrial partners, 26 academic and academically affiliated partners, and 14 government and nonprofit partners. For more information on the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute, visit https://www.armiusa.org.

What to Wear to A Job Interview - No Vans Allowed!

What to Wear to A Job Interview - No Vans Allowed! What to Wear to A Job Interview - No Vans Allowed! Based on how you dress, you have already made an impression on an interviewer before you say one single word. Every company has its own dress code; how you dress on the job has very little to do with how you dress for a job interview. Here are a few guidelines for attire that is generally accepted at most job interviews: For the Guys: It is rarely appropriate to “dress down” for a job interview â€" regardless of company dress codes â€" so dress appropriately for the position you’re applying. Go conservative if you have any doubts. Wear a suit and by “suit” we mean the whole enchilada: matching jacket and pants, dress shirt and tie and don’t forget to wear matching socks and dress shoes (no Vans allowed). Shoes should be well polished and in good condition. No scuffed up or run-down heels. If you’re still trying to fit into the suit your mom bought you when you were 15, it’s time to invest in a new suit! It should be comfortable and fit you well. Avoid anything loud and flashy. If you don’t own an iron, buy one or get your interview clothing professionally cleaned. There’s nothing worse than showing up looking like you wore your dress shirt to bed the night before. Shower or bathe the morning of the interview and wear deodorant. Shave the morning of the interview, not the night before. If you have a full beard or mustache, make sure it’s trimmed and neat. Your hair should be neat and clean. Don’t wear cologne or aftershave. Some people are allergic and won’t appreciate your double dose of BOSS. Brush your teeth before you leave and don’t eat anything until after the interview. Never smoke before an interview. For the Ladies: In most cases you should wear a suit with a skirt or pants. Be conservative. Make sure to wear a suit that is comfortable and fits well. If your jacket is too tight or your waistband is cutting you in two, you won’t look or act your best. Suits should be simple and dark in color. Avoid anything tight, short, bright or sheer. If you have any doubts about the length of your skirt, don’t wear it. Knee-length skirts are suggested. Always wear a conservative blouse with a suit. No bright colors, zebra or leopard prints, lacy, sheer or too low-cut. Make sure your makeup and nail polish are neutral to your skin tone. Avoid bright or unusual colors or really long nails. Jewelry and hair accessories should be kept to a minimum. No flashy, shiny or distracting jewelry. Don’t wear rings on every finger â€" one ring per hand is best. Wear conservative shoes that are in good condition; not scuffed or run-down in the heel. No open toe or open back shoes or shoes that you would wear on a date to a club. Basic pumps are flattering and never go out of style. If you don’t own an iron, buy one or get your interview clothing professionally cleaned. There’s nothing worse than showing up looking like you wore your blouse to bed the night before. Shower or bathe the morning of the interview and wear deodorant. Your hair should be neat and clean and conservatively styled. No banana clips, scrunchies or elastics. No cheerleader ponytails, however you can wear a low ponytail or a barrette (not the little tiny ones that only hold your bangs back). Don’t wear perfume; some people are allergic and you don’t want to smell overpowering. Brush your teeth before you leave and don’t eat anything until after the interview. Never smoke before an interview. This may sound like a lot of rules just to apply for a job but these are the generally accepted guidelines to follow when trying to decide what to wear to an interview. You probably won’t have to dress like every day but you’ll be taken more serious when you present yourself in a professional manner.

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