Career Change Advice The 10,000-Hour Rule

Career Change Advice The 10,000-Hour RuleCareer Change Advice The 10,000-Hour RuleAn M.B.A. isnt the only way to compete in new industry. Leverage your experience or if youre just starting build it up by following these guidelines.OK, OK, I guess the secrets out. The best-selling books Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell and Talent is Overrated by Geoff Colvin and the new hit TV comedy series, Modern Family have cited the conclusion of extensive studiesIt takes 10,000 hours of dedicated effort to become an expert performer in any field.Sustain thought-filled practiceFrom these sources as well as my own 12 years of consulting work, I have found that the key to great wertmiger zuwachs can be summarized in three words thought-filled practice. That comprises executing a simulation of the actual performance while consciously observing the outcome.The six steps of thought-filled practice includeSelect a role for which you have passion and strengths.Identify the five critical aspects of that rol e.Create simulations of the actual performance that let you focus on improving one or more of the roles critical aspects.Gain relevant, timely feedback on the simulated performance from a skilled observer.Consider the feedback and make adjustments.Repeat steps three to five for 10,000 hours.If you want to be an extraordinary performer or develop extraordinary performance in others, each step is critically important, regardless of the industry or size of the organization.1. Select a role for which you have passion and strengthsYou dont very often get to choose the job you want. If you want to be the CEO of a Fortune 500 company, you dont get to walk in and just take over. However, you do get to choose the roles you turn down. As you move through your career, be careful to select roles for which you have the passion and raw talent to do well. If there is a certain role you ultimately want to occupy, work to enhance your skills, knowledge and experience to increase your chances of gett ing it.2. Identify the five critical aspects of that role And now the hard work begins.You are in a role for which you have passion and strengths over the long term. Youve already got the job, so you dont have to worry about having what it takes to get it. Its decision time. Do you want to become an expert performer or settle for something less?If extraordinary performance is your goal, then lets move forward.Think about your role and gather eingabe from other people who have occupied it. Identify the five fruchtwein important characteristics of the role. Dont assume that you know what they are right away, and definitely dont assume that every person within an organization embodies the same five critical qualities.The Score Takes Care of Itselfis a marvelous new book by the late Bill Walsh, who was the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers. He explained how he or one of his direct reports worked with every assistant coach, player, administrative assistant and staff member to identif y the critical aspects of the persons role. He wrote, Heres one small example After careful analysis, the assistant coaches identified 30 specific and separate physical skills - actions - that every offensive lineman needed to master in order to do his job at the highest level, everything from tackling to evasion, footwork to arm movement. Our coaches then created multiple drills for each one of those individual skills, which were then practiced relentlessly until their execution at the highest level was automatic routine perfection. Since the purpose of my professional life is to work with managers to achieve great performances, Im going to offer my thoughts on how sustaining thought-filled practice applies to them. However, this process also applies equally well to every role imaginable.I define a business manager as a person who is responsible for the results on a PL statement. In this sense, the word manager applies to business owners, CEOs, executives and managers. As an exa mple, Ive identified five critical aspects of a business managers role Talent managementAttracting, hiring, developing and retaining the people necessary to make the organization successfulLeadershipInfluencing how other people think in ways that improve sustainable results both for the organization and the people in itEstablishing a strategyClarifying the direction her organization is goingDefining and communicating a plan of actionClarifying who is responsible for getting certain things doneExecutionEnsuring that the planned items are executed with focus and flexibilityIf you are a manager and feel there are other, more critical aspects to your role than what I have listed, then go with yours. The key is to maintain discipline on which key aspects you are working to improve. Five is a very good limit to keep in mind. Dont try to do everything. Within those five, there will be a wide variety of details that need to be focused on.3. Create simulations of the actual performance that let you focus on improving one or more of the roles critical aspects. And now the work intensifies.If you want to improve your own performance (or the performance of others), you need to create simulations of the actual performance that can be repeated many times.In many ways, this is the common-sense step. If you want to be a great pianist, obviously you need to practice an actual performance again and again. The same is true in sports. I live in St. Louis, which means Ive seen Albert Pujols entire nine-year Major League Baseball career. He has the most perfect baseball swing Ive ever seen. Guess what Albert Pujols does throughout both the off-season and the regular season? He works on his swing over and over and over again.But whats true for musicians or athletes may not be so intuitive for business managers.Business managers simply perform, dont they? They dont have time for simulations in order to figure out how to improve their performance, do they?This is how you outperform yo ur competitors Make time to practice, rehearse and refine your expertise.4. Gain relevant, timely feedback on the simulated performance from a skilled observerThe problem with practicing on your own is you dont know what you dont know.You dont realize how fast you talk or how you fold your arms in a menacing way while youre trying to listen empathetically. You need someone outside yourself who can give you prompt, honest feedback.In the military, this is called the after-activity review. AARs are extremely important to improving performance among soldiers. The key is that people are willing to step up and be honest about what they saw and heard during the simulated military conflict. Without this intensely honest sharing of opinions, commanders and front-line fighting forces may simply not realize the mistakes they are making.Search for people who will be honest with you and can do so in a skillful way that increases your chances of improving your performance. People who listen to y our voicemails, read your e-mails, observe your body language, and give honest feedback are valuable. Carefully select people to gather insights from on even the most minute details of your performance as a leader.5. Consider the feedback and make adjustments And now its time to let go of your ego.Youve asked people for their honest opinions of your performance. In some cases, your boss gave you feedback without being asked for it. Your first reaction might be to ignore the input or to fight it and try to prove that its wrong. If thats the case, then your second reaction had better be to consider the input.Considering input does not equal doing exactly what youre told. Considering input means evaluating what youve heard and deciding what you will do with it. Will you implement exactly what you were told, will you tweak the advice a bit and apply the variation of the advice, or will you decide that this is something you have considered and have chosen not to do it that way?6. Repeat steps three to five for 10,000 hours And now for the step that separates the world-class performer from the mediocre.So far, nothing is too surprising. Identifying the smallest details of a performance and working to improve them by receiving honest input from a skilled observer is a process weve all used since we were children. Its how we learned to read and write and tie our shoes. We did something, someone watched and gave us feedback, we made adjustments, and we got better. Its not complicated.Performance improvements take time. A great deal of time, as a matter of fact.As you repeat s teps three through five over and over and over, you slowly but surely begin to improve your performance as a manager in subtle ways. You may find a critical aspect of your role that is even more important than the five with which you started.If that happens, focus on that aspect and let go of the least important aspect of your starting five.The process is not sexy, but it can have an enormous effe ct on your career and your organizations results over the long term. Dont be fooled by its simplicity. The greatest challenge to becoming an expert performer is applying the process of thought-filled practice over and over and over for 10,000 hours. Ten thousand hours of thought-filled practice takes roughly 10 to 14 years. (If youre maniacal, you might get there in six to nine years.) No matter what, the sustain part requires a long-term effort.Ok, so its not really a secret anymore, but I hope you have discovered the power of sustaining thought-filled practice.

Announcing Vaults New Best Midsize Law Firms to Work For Rankings

Announcing Vaults New Best Midsize Law Firms to Work For RankingsAnnouncing Vaults New Best Midsize Law Firms to Work For RankingsI am pleased to announce that Vault has released its first ever Best Midsize Law Firms to Work For Rankings and Nutter McClennen Fish tops the list, a title earned through high ratings in Vaults numerous Quality of Life categories, including Satisfaction, Firm Culture, and Compensation. In the No. 2 spot is litigation boutique Caldwell Leslie Proctor, which trails Nutter by a mere 0.067 points.Like the Vault Law 100 and the regional and practice area rankings, The Best Midsize Firms to Work For rankings are derived from Vaults Law Firm Associate Survey, in which mora than 17,000 associates rated and commented on various aspects of their work life. The rankings were calculated using a formula that weighs associate ratings in eleven different areas Overall Satisfaction (25%) Hours (10%) Compensation (10%) Substantive Work (10%) Business Outlook (10%) Firm Culture (10%) Career Outlook (5%) Associate/Partner Relations (5%) Leadership Transparency (5%) Formal Training (5%) and Informal Training, Mentoring Sponsorship (5%).Based on this formula, the Top 10 Best Midsize Law Firms to Work For are

10 Sizzling Companies Hiring Hundreds Now

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Wha t Roles Project Manager, Tooling Engineer ADAS, Electrical Design Engineer, Engineering Group Manager ADAS, Software Engineer Autosar, Software Engineer ADAS, Autonomous Driving Vehicle Test Engineer, Mechanical Engineer of Active Safety, Mechanical Engineer of Advance Safety & more. What Employees Say Tons of opportunities to demonstrate your worth and step up to the plate. Expansion of bigger city (Boston and Pittsburgh) offices will attract much better tech talent. - Former EmployeeAppDynamics Where Hiring San Francisco, CA Las Vegas, NV Phoenix, AZ Cincinnati, OH Pittsburgh, PA Dallas, TX & more. What Roles Sales Engineering, Sales Enablement, ENT Sales Reps, Territory Sales Reps, Senior Sales Compensation Analyst, Service Sales Manager, Channel Sales Enablement Manager, Commercial Sales Recruiter & more. What Employees Say Great encouraging and supportive leadership. Promotional opportunities every quarter. (Career advancements). Family atmosphere, where everyone has a genuine interest in you as an individual and employee. - Current EmployeeInformatica Where Hiring Redwood City, CA Austin, TX United Kingdom Dublin, Ireland & more. What Roles Director of HR Business Partner, Senior Accountant, Head of Commercial Legal, Senior Product Manager, Customer Success Managers, Senior Accountant, Executive Assistant & more. What Employees Say Work-life balance at its best. Wonderful new challenging work to learn and do. Nice team members, always available. - Current EmployeeNational Renewable Energy Lab Where Hiring Golden, CO What Roles Internship in Automotive Thermal System, Technical Illustrator, Water Power Technology Analyst, Senior HVAC Tech, Research Technician, Stockroom & Procurement Support, Facilities Technician & more. What Employees Say Awesome co-workers, great bosses, beautiful campus. - Former EmployeeEndurance International Group Where Hiring Tempe, AZ New York, NY Fort Collins, CO Burlington, MA Provo, UT & more. What Role s Inside Sales Representative, Product Owner, Senior Dev Ops Engineer, Director of Business Intelligence & Data Warehouse, Customer Service Representative, Software Engineer, Small Business Consultant, Human Resources Manager & more. What Employees Say Very friendly, supportive, and positive environment. Good pay and room to move up. - Current EmployeeREI Where Hiring Berkeley, CA Bellevue, WA Kalispell, MT Washington, DC Goodyear, AZ Greensboro, NC Austin, TX Rockville, MD & more. What Roles Bike Shop Technical Specialist, Retail Sales Manager, Stocking Specialist, Outdoor School Instructor, Talent Acquisition Coordinator, Senior Project Manager, Color Technician, Department Manager, UX/UI Manager & more. What Employees Say If you work hard and are actually interested in the company and what it stands for, you will go far. They are great about giving you the hours and schedule you want if you work hard and take pride in your work. - Current EmployeeBoston Scientific Where Hiring Menlo Park, CA San Francisco, CA Marlborough, MA Maple Grove, MN Ashburn, VA Idaho Falls, ID Atlanta, GA Amarillo, TX & more. What Roles international Talent Acquisition Program Manager, Product Analyst, Territory Manager, PI Clinical Specialist, Senior Software Engineer, PI Sales Representative & more. What Employees Say Excellent mission. Thoughtful orientation and onboarding process. Always thinking about improving the quality of life and saving lives of patients. - Current EmployeeCox Media Group Where Hiring Atlanta, GA Orlando, FL Memphis, TN Dayton, OH San Antonio, TX & more. What Roles Part-Time Board Operator, Creative Account Manager, Associate Producer, Sales Research Analyst, Integrated Media Account Executive, News Producer, Reporter, & more. What Employees Say I love the fast pace and every day is different. The work is challenging but you are rewarded generously. The people I work with are truly the best and everyone in the building is friendly and helpful. - Current Account ExecutiveNetflix Where Hiring Los Angeles, CA Los Gatos, CA New York, NY & more. What Roles Nerds Systems Engineer, Content Marketing Manager, Studio Operations Accountant, Manager of Written/Editorial Communications, Senior Data Scientist, Post Production Specialist, Associate Producer & more. What Employees Say The Freedom & Responsibility Culture is top. I had never (nor have I since) worked with such amazing colleagues. The amount and quality of work we got done welches truly amazing. - Former Senior Manager

Things to do in your 20s so you dont live in regret in your 40s

Things to do in your 20s so you dont live in regret in your 40sThings to do in your 20s so you dont live in regret in your 40sThey say youth is wasted on the young. It doesnt have to be. If you take a look at Quora and Reddit, hundreds of people older and wiser than you have shared their best tips for living life to the fullest before you hit middle age. All you have to do is heed their advice.We checked out some of those Quora and Reddit threads and highlighted some of our favorite insights about maximizing your youth. Read on to see what life changes you can make, starting today.Learn to accept and love yourself first.So says Quora nutzer Ruchi Rashinkar.In otzu sich words, show some self-compassion. Scientists say it can make you mora successful because youre learning from your missteps, instead of just berating yourself for them.One self-compassion exercise involves treating yourself as you would treat a friend or a colleague who has failed. You might say to yourself This is rea lly hard right now, or, Im sorry you are struggling.Learn to say no with confidence.Thats aelendher tip from Rashinkar.Its best to learn this skill now, while its still relatively early in your career. That way, you can prioritize the people and experiences that are truly meaningful to you.If youre looking for tips on turning down an invitation - without seeming antisocial - etiquette and civility expert Rosalinda Oropeza Randall recommends keeping it simple It sounds great, but I think Ill pass this time.You can even push back on your boss when they give you an assignment you feel like you cant take on. For example, if youre already overloaded with other projects, national workplace expert Lynn Taylor suggests respondingI would be happy to do that project, but what that could mean is that whatever other project youre working on will have to be put off until tomorrow, because I was actually going to spend the next three hours finishing that proposal. Would you like me to put that off?Take risks.Quora user Pranav Park writesThis is possibly the best time to take multiple leap of faiths and learn your lessons the hard way. If you succeed, you succeed. If you fail, you have a great story to tell in your 40s. At this age, you will have all the energy, courage and spirit required to rise back. Moreover, you will not be afraid to fail which apparently sets apart successful people from the others.Similarly, Redditor Bhruic saysDont talk yourself out of doing things you want to do. Dont let fear win. If you want to vacation in Europe, do it. If you want to talk to that hot girl/guy at the bar, do it. If you want to start your own business, do it (and do the research first). Getting to your 30s and having a string of regrets is going to haunt you.Park is right about successful people not being afraid to fail some, and therefore being more willing to take risks. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, for example, is notorious for this quality. Bezos has said Given a ten percent chanc e of a 100 times payoff, you should take that bet every time.Pull the trigger.This one goes back to the fear of failure. Quora user Jordan Allen saysSome people get the chance to see if their band could make it big or their business could skyrocket or their love of their life was moving to the other side of the world and wanted them to join. Its scary to think about the life we know versus the one we dont, and so often people drop these chances for no better reason than that theyre scared.If you think of your life as an engineering problem, you always want to be prototyping - building a model and testing it. As Bernard Roth, Stanford professor and author of The Achievement Habit, says, you dont want to be tinkering forever, until youve got the seemingly perfect model.So try out life in another country, or launch your business on a small scale and see how it goes. If it doesnt work out, you can always try again.Turn your weaknesses into strengths.Thats a tip from Quora user Piyush Jbd, who writes about thinking of your weaknesses as a competitive advantage.Its sohonigweinhing both Michael Phelps and Winston Churchill learned to do, as Eric Barker writes in Barking Up the Wrong Tree.For Phelps, having a somewhat awkward body type made him a pretty bad runner and dancer - but it also made him an incredible swimmer. For Churchill, being paranoid meant that he was once deemed unsuitable for the highest offices - but it also meant he recognized Hitler as a threat to the world.Figure out what makes you weird, and turn it into the thing that makes you a winner.Learn to negotiate with politeness.Quora user Nupur Jain includes this tip in her response.Learning to negotiate early in your career is a pretty big deal. As geschftliches miteinander Insiders Tanza Loudenback and Skye Gould reported, Negotiating your starting salary - and continuing to negotiate every few years or when you start a new job - could make a $1 million difference in your lifetime earnings.$1 millionIf youre worried about botching your first salary negotiation, make sure to do your research so you get a sense of the standard salary for your position. And remember that salary isnt the only thing you can negotiate - you can also ask about things like performance bonuses, equity options, health insurance premiums, 401(k) matches, and help relocating for the job.Forgive yourself.Redditor techniforus writesForgive yourself. Kicking yourself over past failures wont change what happened, it will just leave you sore from being kicked so much. Give up all hope for a better past. Own who you have been so it doesnt own you.This really applies to all ages, but its a skill that takes a while to develop so you might as well start young and really figure it out. I havent met many people under twenty who have taken it to heart but I have found a number of people in their twenties who are really starting to get it. Ive also met people in their 80s and 90s who still dont get it and are f illed with regrets.Journalist Kathryn Schulz says something similar She suggests that we can expect to have some regrets, and shouldnt feel bad about having them.The point isnt to live without any regrets, the point is to not hate ourselves for having them, she says in her TED Talk. We need to learn to love the flawed, imperfect things that we create, and to forgive ourselves for creating them. Regret doesnt remind us that we did badly - it reminds us that we know we can do better.Dont compare yourself to others.Dont compare yourself to others, writes Redditor hstrygeek1. In the social media age, it is tempting to beat yourself up if your friends are getting married, having kids, and living a life of luxury. We each live our own lives. The only thing youre going to do is hurt yourself.Indeed, research suggests that comparing yourself to others is pretty pointless. Thats because, from the outside, people can seem a lot happier and less troubled than they really are.Dont be afraid to change directions.Redditor turkoosi_aurinko has some advice for anyone whos already feeling stuckYeah, you went to high school, then maybe did some college, tech school, training or whatever and thought that was your direction. But if you finally get a job, and youre not happy, work to change that s- immediately. Spending your entire work week being unhappy just because it pays the bills will not make you happy.The longer you wait to change, the harder it will feel to change. So get used to change, because youll probably need to do it a number of times throughout your life and career.Career coach and former Googler Jenny Blake, author of the book Pivot, says making a career change doesnt have to be terrifying. You just need to go about the transition carefully - first drawing on your current experience, then networking, and then testing, until youre ready to launch.Dont rack up debt.Redditor zoidbert writes about an all-too-common mistakeI regret not saving more money and, more i mportantly, I regret racking up debt. That nearly killed me in my 30s. Some of it was necessary, of course, but a lot was credit card overkill.I also regret not traveling more. Once we married and started having kids, travel got curtailed. We still went on trips but they were family trips. I wish I would have taken her on a couple of big out-of-country excursions before family came into play.If you find yourself in a similar situation, consider taking a tip from one former Business Insider reporter and going on a cash-only diet, during which you stop using credit and debit cards completely.Dont burn your bridges.Redditor Rohri_Calhoun says Dont burn your bridges. Personal, work, whatever. There will be times when you will need to be amiable with people from the past for various reasons and the last thing you need is someone saying F- that guy because of something petty or stupid that could have easily been avoided.This advice applies especially when youre quitting your job.Accordin g to national workplace expert Lynn Taylor, if your new position is in the same industry or city, theres a good chance youll run into your former boss and coworkers again. Or, your former boss may talk to your new boss about you if they know each other. Keep it classy.Try to avoid thinking of your 30s as some kind of stopping point for fun things.Redditor Romination saysThis is perhaps not the advice youre looking for but maybe you should also try to avoid thinking of your 30s as some kind of stopping point for fun things, where all you can do is look back and sigh about what could have been.I know of several people whose 30s have been more fun than their 20s, and its in part because they can look back with experience and realize theyre better at balancing and enjoying the things they want to do. You still have so much in life, dont just let it be over because you survived another 365 daysDo not spend one more minute of your life with someone who makes you feel like you are less tha n you are.Redditor rubyfisch focuses on relationships Do not spend one more minute of your life with someone who makes you feel like you are less than you are he or she will never change for the better and you might just change for the worse.Take care of your body.Redditor DrewsephVladimir has some regrets of his ownI wish I had taken better care of myself. Instead, I let my weight catch back up with me, I ignored a few dental problems, and I didnt take care of my finances as well as I should have.I mean, dont get me wrong, Im 31 now, and none of these problems are dire for me, but God theyre a much bigger pain in the ass to deal with now, compared to how much effort it would have taken to not let them become an issue at all.It generally is easier to manage your weight when youre younger because we tend to be less active as we age, Business Insiders Erin Brodwin reports. Moreover, we may become less attuned to our bodies nutritional needs as we get older.Dont get caught up in the c ycle of buying expensive things to keep up with the Joneses.Redditor Keetlady says Dont get caught up in the cycle of buying expensive things to keep up with the Joneses and impress people. People in their twenties seem to want it all NOW. Dont fall into that trap.Author Thomas C. Corley, who spent five years interviewing rich people including self-made millionaires, found that lifestyle creep - the act of spending more as you get it, to save face among or to impress your peers - erodes wealth quickly. Delaying gratification, instead, and saving that money for later has the potential to make you extremely wealthy down the line.Build upon friendships.Hstrygeek1 has another solid piece of adviceBuild upon friendships. There is more to life than going out every night. Stay at home with close friends. Go on adventures together.That being said, dont be afraid to end some friendships. Fair weather friends are not worth your time. Stay loyal to those that truly matter and invest your tim e with them.Vanessa Van Edwards, a human-behavior researcher, recommends ditching your undurchsichtig friends - such as jealous, undermining, and unsure frenemies - to minimize stress in your life.Dont rush to cram stuff into your twenties because you think you should.Redditor michaelnoir writesI am 36 and I have never understood this do things before youre 30 thing. I dont see why you cant do things after youre 30, or after youre 40. I dont see why the number 30 is so symbolic.My advice is dont rush to cram stuff into your twenties because you think you should. Just do what you want, do what feels natural, and take your time with it if need be.This article was co-written with Chris Weller andfirst appeared on Business Insider.

Customize Your Resume for That Plum Job

Customize Your Resume for That Plum JobCustomize Your Resume for That Plum JobWith resumes, theres no such thing as one size fits all know where, how and why to tweak, advises resume pro Steve Burdan.Is it worth it to tailor your resume for every job application?Considering that the applicant tracking systems that automatically screen your resume are calibrated for every job posting, yes.But how much customization does your master resume need for every job application and where is it best applied?Steve Burdan, a certified professional resume writer who works with Ladders, uses a hybrid resume format for his clients a cross between a functional resume that focuses on a job seekers skills and a chronological resume that focuses on a chronological account of a job seekers work history. Burdans hybrid version includes a profile, an objective title, a branding statement and a bulleted list of areas of expertise as well as a chronological listing of job/position descriptions.Burdan counse ls his clients to leave the chronological portion alone but customize the functional section at the top. In this section, he advises clients to mirror the job specs of the targeted position as much as possible.I tell my clients, ?No resume is ever one size fits all. You shouldnt expect your resume or your cover letter to be one size fits all. You have to expend the energy to customize the documents, he said.Customization comes down to tweaking the top half, including both the functional section and the job title, to match keywords found in the job listing itself.If they look at Ladders or the New York Times or the Wall Street Journal and see a job opening with the actual job specs, they should glean through it to comb out 10 to 20 keywords. Glean key action words that the potential employer is using, and make sure those 10 to 20 words are sprinkled in the top half of the resume.The benefits are twofold First, customization gives job candidates a sense of traction and the feeling tha t theyre active and engaged in the process of job hunting, Burdan said.Second, it puts them ahead of the competition.When a client reads your resume over some other, theyll nod their head a lot more with yours than theirs, he said. Theyll be looking at what theyre looking for.

How to Choose Resume Skill List

How to Choose Resume Skill List So, having the ability to drive is fruchtwein likely the top rated hard skill you should have to do the job. You also ought to check their social networking pages and take leide if theyre frequently citing specific hard and soft skills that are desired by the corporation. You might not land every job which you apply for but a well written resume can enable you to discover the occupation thats a tailored fit for you. Just take this Senior Digital advertising Manager job ad, for example. Generally do not produce precisely what youd love in job. You might need to generate your resume highly related to just about every single job. Your work is definitely to learn just what needs youre still. While bank teller jobs can act as a great way to enter the discipline of finance, its important that you show that you have the essential skills to serve as the surface of the branch. The Dos and Donts of Resume Skill List Unlike resume skills, resume abiliti es are frequently very broad and can be applied to a range of circumstances. If youre not certain which skills you would like to share, consider your prior experiences. Some skills could be relevant while others arent. Job-specific skills vary depending on the position. If you would like to display your organization skills, acquiring a tightly structured resume certainly helps. As stated earlier, assessing soft skills is a lot more difficult. Whether youve got applicable technical abilities or simply military soft abilities, the trick to finding a job will be in understanding how to present the skills you have to an employer. More technical or computer-centric hard skills are occasionally also called technical skills. The War Against Resume Skill List In truth, it might be appropriate to incorporate a more prominent core competencies section at the peak of your resume with comprehensive descriptions of certain skills if theyre absolutely central to success in the desired pos ition. You must keep your resume short and sweet, but still consist of enough high quality information to produce an impression. Hard skills have a tendency to be more technical, and each business or kind of job will often have its personal necessary set. Soft skills are a little bit more vague and open to interpretation. No matter the business or position, there are a number of basic rules that you need to follow. Each font passes on a wide spectrum of emotions and misusing a specific font can cause a particular amount of dissonance. Highlighting certain pieces of your resume by utilizing an accent color is a oben liegend idea design-wise. In developing a killer resume, dont use fancy fonts. In the event that you have no some experience that would assist you in receiving the job, then highlight interests or achievements which are about the region. If youre searching for a job for a sommelier, list your understanding of wine fundamentals and food pairing, and your experienc e with inventory administration. To begin with, if youre seeing a great deal of hard skills that you just dont have, it could be better to move on to the next position. Regardless of what your age, and however much experience that you have, you must always be ready to learn a new skill or technique. Becoming willing to intern for 30-60 days to display your skills to a prospective employer is a great means to acquire experience and land a huge job. Organizing your time keeps you motivated and assists you manage the intricacy of putting in a good deal of applications. In the event that you are a new college grad volunteer practical experience is pretty important. Thoughts revolving around what you would like to do in your career will lead to the response to the most essential question. Hiring managers appreciate using bullet points since it makes it a lot easier to read through your list of qualifications. Most jobs require that you have a fundamental comprehension of computer programs including Excel and Microsoft Office, and skills in internet navigation, social networking sites and email systems. For instance, if youve got specific experience with Microsoft Excel or a similar spreadsheet program, you definitely need to include things like this on your resume. Your resume isnt a document that bears your private details. You have the ability to seethe templates at this website. Different kinds of Resume Templates Word 2003 there are many sorts of templates for resumes an individual may come across online. Most standard resume formats incorporate a skill section at or close to the bottom of the resume. If youve assigned the job to compose a resume, you need to understand its format first. Fourth, it has to be in Word format.

The Importance of your Phone Voice in Business

The Importance of your Phone Voice in Business With the prevalence (and casualness) of business emails it may at times seem that the relevancy of the phone (and its etiquette) are beginning to be called into question. However, regardless of who you are, the way you sound on the phone says a lot about you and the need for voice communication is not going anywhere any time soon. If you are trying to divine how a voice can make you feel, just imagine past experiences youve had with service providers or any call center. Some voice, be they bored, sleepy, or sad sounding, can make you feel even worse about your situation. Just like a formal letter, a phone call should be divided into a few sections including an introduction, an articulation of the purpose for calling, and a polite salutation. Think about the number of calls (especially voicemails) where the caller doesnt share a name or even a company just a rote recitation of a contact number and instructions to call back. It is important to avoid being that sort of person. Always introduce yourself and who you represent in a polite and warm way.The bulk of your phone call will involve articulating your purpose, which should be done clearly and easily understood. Making sure you are easily understood involves more than simple enunciation. It also demands calling from a quite place and a schauplatz with a clear reception. Any indication from a caller (such as asking what?) should be immediately addressed by adjusting your environment appropriately. And any technical glitches, such as problems with connection devices or headsets, should be attributed to your own technology, not blamed on the person on the receiving end of your call.Your phone presentation matters so much because you never know how your interaction will impact you or your company in the future. You could be speaking to a potential customer, or even a boss, so there is no excuse for neglecting phone etiquette, even in a modern, technology-oriented office space with its inherent depersonalization. It is that very tendency to depersonalize communications that makes being personable on the phone more meaningful than in the past.

Army Training Phase Restrictions

Army Training leiter RestrictionsArmy Training l RestrictionsAll of the military services restrict privileges and personal freedoms during basic training and job training. Below are the training/restriction requirements for U.S. Army personnel undergoing Initial Entry Training (IET) as required by TRADOC Reg 350-6. IET is the period from the first day of basic training, through job training, and ends when the soldier graduates from their job training and reports to their first permanent duty assignment (PDA). The Army has two different IET processes. The first process is where the recruit goes through basic training for nine weeksand then goes to a separate school called Advanced Individual Training, or AIT to learn their Army job. The second method (used mostly for combat jobs) is called One-Station-Unit-Training, or OSUT. It combines basic training and job training into one single course. When we discuss the training phases below, ls I through III are for basic training, and the fi rst nine weeks of OSUT, which is the basic training portion of OSUT. l IV begins on the first day of AIT (job school) or week 10 of OSUT. General Restrictions During Army Initial Entry Training The goal of IET is to transform civilians into technically and tactically competent soldiers who live by the Armys values and are prepared to take their place in the ranks of the Army. This transformation from civilian to soldier is accomplished during a five-phased soldierization process which begins with a soldiers arrival at the reception battalion and ends with the awarding of a MOS upon completion of IET.By definition, soldierization is a tough, comprehensive process which totally immerses an IET soldier in a positive environment established by active, involved leadership. This environment sets high standards, provides positive role models and uses every training opportunity to reinforce basic soldier skills. This demands that all soldiers in IET, regardless of rank, strictly adhere to the standards of excellence and commitment. It is essential that the officers and non-commissioned officers (NCOs) and Department of the Army (DA) civilians assigned the crucial responsibility of transforming Americas sons and daughters into professional soldiers be motivated, disciplined, and competent professionals. Leaders must elend only demand that IET soldiers achieve the Army standard during high quality, rigorous training, they must also demand that every IET soldier is treated with the dignity and respect entitled all soldiers. It requires active involvement by professional leaders and trainers who maintain the highest levels of technical and tactical competence in their profession. Phased Training In Basic Training, AIT and OSUT The concept of phasing and associated goals was established to provide intermediate objectives that give common direction and serve as milestones for IET soldiers during IET. The training cadre informs IET soldiers of the goals and standards for each phase of training. IET soldiers then know what direction to work towards and generally what effort must be applied to achieve the goals. Movement from each phase is viewed as a gate or reisepassage for each soldier. The training cadre evaluates each soldier against the desired standards for each phase before advancing to the next phase. The first three phases of IET are associated with basic training and the basic training portion of OSUT.The last two phases are associated with AIT and the MOS skill portion of OSUT. In OSUT courses, Phases III and IV may be combined. It will generally depend on how early in the course MOS training begins and whether basic skills testing is conducted at mid-cycle or end-of-cycle. The installation commander as part of the phased training program will determine actual phase lengths. Phase I (Basic Training) Phase I is designated as the Patriot Phase (Red Flag). This phase encompasses weeks one to three of basic training and OSUT. It is an environment of total control where an active, involved leadership begins transforming civilians into soldiers. Training during this phase is focused on inculcating Army values, traditions, and ethics, as well as beginning the development of individual basic combat skills and physical fitness training. The goals for soldiers in Phase I includebut are not limited to reisepass Phase I testPay strict attention to detailConform to established standardsMaster basic skillsMaintain individual and platoon areasDevelop physical fitness consistent with time in trainingReceive an introduction to Army values, history, heritage, and traditions Phase II (Basic Training) Phase II is designated as the Gunfighter Phase (White Flag).This phase encompasses weeks four to six of basic training and OSUT.As its name implies, this phase is centered on the development of basic combat skills, with special emphasis on weapon proficiency. Skill development, self-discipline, and team building characterize p hase II along with a lessening of control commensurate with demonstrated wertmiger zuwachs and responsibility. IET soldiers receive additional instruction on Army values, ethics, history, and traditions. The goals for IET soldiers in Phase II include, but are not limited to Pass the Phase II testConform to established standardsDisplay self-disciplineQualify with the M16A2 rifle or assigned weaponDevelop physical fitness consistent with time in trainingReinforce Army values, history, heritage, and traditions, and define the seven Army values Phase III (Basic Training) Phase III is designated as the Warrior Phase (Blue Flag). It is the last phase of basic training and encompasses weeks seven to ten of basic training and OSUT. This phase is designed to develop and foster the IET soldiers understanding of the importance of teamwork. This phase culminates with the application of all skills learned in basic training (and basic skills portion of OSUT) during a 72-hour field training e xercise. This exercise is designed to stress IET soldiers physically and mentally and requires each soldier to demonstrate their proficiency of basic combat skills in a tactical field environment while operating as part of a team. The goals for soldiers in Phase III include, but are not limited to Conform to Army standardsPass the APFT to Basic Training standard (50 points each vorstellung, 150 points total)Pass the EOCTComplete all Basic Training POI requirementsDemonstrate the ability to think, look, and act like a soldier, without detailed supervisionDemonstrate knowledge of the Army Core Values, history, heritage, and traditions Phase IV (AIT and OSUT) Phases IV (Black Flag) and V (Gold Flag) of the soldierization process occur in AIT and OSUT and are characterized by lessening of control and increased emphasis on the technical aspects of an IET soldiers designated MOS.IET soldiers also receive reinforcement training on values and an introduction to the history, heritage, an d traditions of their specialty branch. This lessening of control, expansion of privileges, and focus on MOS skills are all part of the evolutionary process marking the transformation from a civilian to someone who thinks, looks, and acts like a soldier. Phase IV begins at the abflug of the first week of AIT, or the tenth week of OSUT. Phase IV continues to the end of the third week of AIT, or the thirteenth week of OSUT.It is characterized by reduced supervision by drill sergeants (DSs), reinforcement training of common skills, values, and traditions taught in basic training and an introduction to MOS tasks. IET soldiers starting AIT will receive initial counseling upon arrival at the AIT unit. This session will be used to establish goals consistent with the soldiers MOS training requirements as prescribed in the appropriate POI and this regulation. During this phase and Phase V, DSs should evaluate IET soldiers behavior, and their behavior should be consistent with Army core valu es. Phase V (AIT and OSUT) Phase V begins at the start of the fourth week of AIT (fourteenth week of OSUT) and continues until graduation from AIT/OSUT. It is characterized by reinforcement training of common skills, training, and evaluation of MOS skills, a leadership environment which simulates that in a field unit, and a culminating tactical field training exercise that integrates common skills and MOS tasks. This exercise is designed to reinforce the basic combat skills learned in basic training and how they apply to the soldier in the execution of their MOS duties in a tactical field environment. Graduation From AIT or OSUT Graduation from OSUT/AIT signifies successful completion of the first five phases of the soldierization process.All IET graduates, by definition, have demonstrated the technical and tactical skills necessary to join the ranks in the field and be a contributing member of the units mission accomplishment. It does not signify the end or completion of th e soldierization process. Soldiers continue to develop professionally throughout their military careers, both in and out of the institutional training base. Reinforcement at the unit level and in the non-commissioned officer education system (NCOES) are essential aspects of the Armys soldierization program. Amount and Type of Control During IET, the cadre leadership should evolve from total control over soldiers to the point where it duplicates the leadership environment in field units.This gradual change hilfes the soldierization process, yet lets the DS gauge how self-disciplined the soldiers are and maintain or relinquish control accordingly. A period of total control (e.g., continuous cadre supervision, soldiers restricted to company area, limited free time) will be enforced during phase I of IET. Privileges/Limitations for IET Soldiers Privileges granted in IET should support the phase training program, which establishes intermediate goals to help recruits in their tra nsformation from civilians to soldiers. Specific privileges will be associated with each phase as incentives, and soldiers should be eligible for those privileges as they progress in training. However, the decision to award privileges must be based on individual performance.Soldiers should be given additional freedom as they demonstrate more self-discipline and the ability to accept responsibility. These are privileges, not rights, and as such, can be withheld, modified, or withdrawn by commanders based upon performance, mission, and program requirements. The following privileges are the outer limits and, as such, commanders can be more restrictive, if desired. Phase I (weeks 1 through 3 of basic training). No passes are permitted, and IET soldiers are restricted to the company area.IET soldiers in this phase will be escorted to post exchange (PX) by the DS for necessities or as a reward for achievement. Soldiers are prohibited from driving privately owned vehicles (POV) and from w earing civilian clothes. They are also prohibited from consuming alcoholic beverages and using tobacco products. Phase II (weeks 4 through 6 of basic training). Passes in brigade area may be authorized. (Outside brigade area, in formation and escorted only). This modification is used as a reward for excellent achievement as determined by the battalion commander for the use of theaters, swimming pools, etc., which may not be available within the brigade area). IET soldiers in this phase are prohibited from driving POVs and from wearing civilian clothes. They are also prohibited from consuming alcoholic beverages and using tobacco products. Phase III (weeks 7 through 9 of basic training).On-post passes may be authorized. Off-post passes may be authorized after graduation from Basic Training. IET soldiers in this phase are prohibited from driving POVs and from wearing civilian clothes. After graduation, if of legal age, they may be authorized to consume alcoholic beverages while on pas s. IET soldiers are prohibited from using tobacco products. Phase IV (weeks 1 through 3 of AIT or weeks 10 through 13 of OSUT).Off-post day passes on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) may be authorized. IET soldiers must remain within a 50-mile radius of the post, and all passes must end NLT 2200 hours. IET soldiers will wear the proper military uniform while on pass (includes off-post passes). IET soldiers are prohibited from driving POVs. If of legal age, they may be authorized to consume alcoholic beverages while on pass. IET soldiers are prohibited from using tobacco products. Phase V (weeks 4 through 9 of AIT or weeks 14 through 19 of OSUT).The first off-post pass will be a day pass only. All others may be off-post and overnight passes on weekends. Distance limitations will be imposed by local commanders however, all passes must end NLT 2200 hours Sunday (or 8 hours prior to the next training day, whichever is earlier). If of legal age, they may be authorized to consume alcoholic beverages while on pass.IET soldiers are prohibited from using tobacco products or driving POVs. Uniform for off-post passes is left to the Commanders discretion. Phase V, plus (more than 9 weeks of AIT or more than 20 weeks of OSUT).The following policy applies to all IET soldiers upon completion of the 9th week of AIT (or 20th week of OSUT) For those installations with the facilities to separate Phase V soldiers (at weeks 9/20), from other IET soldiers, privileges will be the same as permanent party soldiers.On installations where separation is not possible, use of tobacco and alcohol will be restricted. Completion of Phases In addition to the attainment of published training objectives, every IET soldier is required to meet the qualification standards. These requirements include but are not limited to Basic Training and Phases I-III of OSUT Pass the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) with a minimum of 50 points in each event, 150 points totalQualify with individual weaponPass all end-of-phase testsPass the End-of-Cycle Test (EOCT)Complete all obstacle and confidence courses as prescribed in the appropriate POIComplete bayonet and pugil fighting training as prescribed in the appropriate POIComplete hand-to-hand combat training as prescribed in the appropriate POIThrow two live hand grenades and successfully complete the Hand Grenade Qualification Course as prescribed in the appropriate POI Complete the Protective Mask Confidence exerciseDemonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Army Core ValuesComplete all tactical field training, to include foot marches and field training exercises (FTXs) required by this regulation and the appropriate POI in Basic Training, OSUT AIT and Phases IV-V of OSUT Pass the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) with a minimum of 60 points in each event, 180 points totalPass all end-of-phase testsPass the End-of-Course Comprehensive Test (EOCCT)Demonstrate performance of MOS-specificcritical skills (skills determined mandatory for the awarding of a MOS) as identified by the proponent school and as prescribed in the appropriate POIComplete all tactical field training, to include foot marches and field training exercises (FTXs) required by this regulation and the appropriate POI in AIT, and OSUT These requirements are set forth in order to produce the high-quality soldier demanded in todays Army. Therefore, only in extraordinary circumstances will constructive credit be granted. The installation commander may grant constructive credit to an entire class or an individual soldier for a missed training event. For example, a class may receive constructive credit for an event missed due to severe weather conditions for which time and/or resources preclude rescheduling and execution. An individual may receive constructive credit for a missed training event due to circumstances beyond his or her control (such as illness, injury, emergency leave, etc.). Every effort must be made to reschedule and conduct the misse d training before a decision to provide constructive credit is made. The intent is to provide the means to a training center commander to graduate a soldier who is deemed fully qualified, but through no fault of the soldier, has missed a required training event. This credit should be selectively used and only in those cases where there is a clear demonstration that the soldier meets and exceeds the IET graduation standards. It will not be used to pass marginal soldiers who have not shown the ability to pass a particular training event. This constructive credit authority is applicable to all IET graduation requirements.Constructive credit authority resides with the TRADOC ATC or installation commander level and may be delegated no lower than the IET brigade commander level. For those training sites located at non-TRADOC installations, this authority will reside with the first general officer in that schools chain of command.

6 Ways to Be a Good Co-worker When Youre Busy - The Muse

6 Ways to Be a Good Co-worker When Youre Busy - The Muse6 Ways to Be a Good Co-worker When Youre BusyOne of the hardest things Ive come to realize recently is that sometimes, when Im overbooked and stressed, Im not the best friend or colleague. As I struggle to balance my hectic life, I find myself distant or half-listening when people are talking to me, cutting others off to discuss my own stresses, or not showing up to meetings Im expected to be at.And it pains me to see myself acting this way, because I care about the people I work with- not just as fellow employees, but as individuals whom I respect. Plus, I work hard to be a good co-worker and Id hate to lose that reputation over a couple stressful weeks. Is there a compromise? How can we be there for our colleagues when the world seems to be revolving (and falling apart) around us at the moment?After reading this great Fast Company article on how to be a better friend when youre swamped at work, I was inspired to come up with s ome easy solutions for busy co-workers as well. After all, you dont just want to be a good co-worker because its the right thing to do, but because when you reach out to someone for help, you want him or her to enthusiastically say, Yes Not to mention, its pretty nice to work alongside people who like you. 1. Really Be Present During BreaksI have a horrible habit of doing work through lunch, or worse, bringing my work to lunch. And it usually leads to me going through my inbox on my phone, unaware while others are chatting and laughing around me.But this time is supposed to be a break, so take it as a get-out-of-jail-free pass to set aside your assignments and your technology (yes, leave your phone on silent for 10 minutes- I promise nothing will implode while youre gone) and spend time with your co-workers talking about something unrelated to your to-do list. Give them your full attention and really listen to what theyre saying and how theyre feeling, and you might just pick up on some things you didnt notice before when you were distracted.Dont have lunch breaks? This goes for when you bump into someone in the kitchen or other common spaces, too. No matter how short your breaks are, use them. 2. Take a Few Seconds to Check InI have a friend who checks in on me daily with a simple Hey, how you doing today? text. Some days I message her back a long paragraph explaining my issues with several sad emojis, and other days I send a quick fine and the conversation ends there. But just having that reminder that someone is thinking about me and hoping Im doing OK is extremely reassuring, and I am grateful she hasnt stopped doing it yet (in fact, I look forward to it every morning).And this is why technologys a great thing Even if youre glued to your desk trying to complete some assignment, it takes you next to nothing to open up your companys group chat or send a quick Saw this article/GIF and thought of you message.3. Take Your Casual Moments More SeriouslyWhen I put something into my calendar, Im deciding for my future self that I must complete it. So, when Im really swamped but havent talked to someone in a while, my best bet is to schedule a time for us to sit down and grab a cup of coffee, or take a walk around the block, or meet for drinks after work. Maybe its only five minutes, or maybe its 30, but once I make that official, non-negotiable plan for myself, its easier for me to schedule around it like it was any other important meetings. This is me giving you permission not to feel guilty putting spend time with co-workers on your to-do list, schedule, or calendar. 4. Practice Random Acts of KindnessEven on my worst days, if one single person smiles at me, it can turn my whole day around. Thats it, and thats completely free. Random acts of kindness dont require you to buy someone a three-course lunch or a puppy (although a puppy is never a bad idea). It just means that you maybe pick up a coffee for your colleague when you go to get yours elf a cup, or draw your friend a cute picture on a sticky note and tape it to his computer monitor, or say hello to the new guy. And the best thing is that kindness is scientifically proven to be a two-way street- youre making someone elses day while also adding to your own sense of well-being.5. Only Make Promises You Can KeepOne mistake we often make during these stressful periods is to throw out vague promises for the future Ill see you at next week for drinks I swear Youll definitely get to tell me more about that meeting later, just not right now. Id love to help you on that, but how about possibly tomorrow? But what ends up happening is we dont follow through on them, usually because what we say is pretty noncommittal and therefore can be pushed off for a later time.Instead of just saying something to make someone happy, try to make promises you can actually keep- even if it means making a lot fewer promises. If you say youll go get drinks with someone, know a specific date yo u can actually go to happy hour and mark it into your calendar. If you can only afford to help a co-worker on a project for an hour, let him or her know thats how much youll be willing to do. People will forgive you if you can only give so much out of your day, but they are less likely to forgive you if youre constantly flaking.6. Pick and Choose Who You Spend Your Time OnTheres no way you can be a true and constant friend for every single employee in the office, but you can pick and choose who you want to be there for. And offering help and support to people who wont appreciate it or will brush you off is exhausting and unproductive, especially when you have so many other things to do, so be honest with yourself and decide how and with whom youll spend whatever leftover energy you have.Being a good co-worker doesnt mean you have to drop everything. But, if you care enough about it, it can be worth it to take some time out of your day to let others know that your relationship hasnt gotten lost in the pile of to-dos.

Customize this Outstanding Reservoir Engineer Resume Sample

Customize this Outstanding Reservoir Engineer Resume SampleCustomize this Outstanding Reservoir Engineer Resume SampleCreate Resume Bernadette Donovan100 Broadway LaneNew Parkland, CA, 91010Cell (555) 987-1234example-emailexample.comProfessional SummaryFlexible Reservoir Engineer skilled in all stages of gas and oil field development, production and evaluation. Knowledgeable in the latest computer simulation tools and resources for research. Can identify risks and forecasts on proper well placement, production levels and oil recovery tactics.Core Qualifications10+ years experienceReservoir fundamentalsOffshore gas and oil backgroundTechnical supportDrilling technologyUnder-balanced trioleDownhole applicationExperienceMarch 2007 to PresentAmble Oil Gas, Inc., New Cityland, CAReservoir EngineerDesign workover and drilling programs for the development of oil, water and gas wells.Review technical aspects of projects and make suggests based on technical experience and knowledge.Monitor drilling operations on a daily basis.Provide engineering and technical support to drilling operations.Assess new drilling equipment, practices and technology in search of improved drilling resources and reduced costs.Troubleshoot drilling issues throughout projects.March 2002 to February 2007Masterson Petroleum, New Cityland, CAReservoir Engineer Developed life cycle proposals of oil and gas fields with intent of optimizing company funds.Performed reservoir engineering studies to ascertain technical requirements 0f client projects.Reviewed and recommended improvements for well performance.Education2002 University of California, New Cityland, CAMasters of Science, Petroleum EngineeringCustomize Resume