Friday, December 27, 2019
High performance habits of enormously successful people
High performance habits of enormously successful peopleHigh performance habits of enormously successful peopleSuccess isnt complicated.It only takes the right actions, attitudes, and beliefs coupled with consistency over a long period of time.The real challenge is laying the right foundation/habit/ritual.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moraHabits shape our reality on a daily basis.Your daily actions, habits, and rituals should speak louder than your words.Successful humans focus on actions that add significant value to their day.You might not be a successful entrepreneur or a billionaire, but some of these rituals just might help you to get what you want in life.These are things you can replicate in your own life, abfluging today.What is your method of planning yourday?A time-based structure and schedule for your work days can change everything.If you choose to prioritize how you wo rk, your efficiency will significantly improve. There are one million things could choose to do every day.People who start their day with an idea of what they intend to do for the rest of day accomplish more than those who think about how to structure their day.Here is a simple trick to structure your day rightFirst, you find your core activities for the week (what you cant afford to miss)And then solidify them - put them on your calendar.Locate the times around these core activities, and fill them with other activities.This simple process will help you do more high-value work.If you choose to start your day with a list of things to do, allocate time for every task. This helps you make real progress you can measure.Do you have a plan from yesterday?Planning and prioritizing is a huge human problem.Imagine a day without unnecessary meetings, colleague distractions, social app notifications, checking emails every minute and a day without procrastinating fruchtwein tasks.Sounds imposs ible, right?Kenneth Chenault (former CEO and Chairman of American Express) once said in an interview that the last thing he does before leaving the office is to write down the top 3 things to accomplish tomorrow, then using that list to start his day the following morning.Its one of the best ways to get more done on any given workday.It prevents you from wasting time when you are most active in the morning.I use this productivity hack every day.Its a great way to focus/prioritize on key tasks.It can also help you disconnect at the end of the day and allow time for your brain to process and reboot for the next day.Productive mornings start with early wake-upcallsEarly risers get a lot of good press.In a poll of 20 executives cited by Laura Vanderkam, author ofWhat the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast,90% said they wake up before 6 a.m. on weekdays.Morning people are supposedly more productive and effective and efficient.There are countless articles about the morning habits of the worlds most successful leaders.Apple CEO Tim Cook apparently wakes up at 3.45am.Vogueeditor-in-chief Anna Wintour gets out of bed to play tennis at 5.45am.Richard Branson has says he rises at the same time.Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz reportedly gets up at 4.30am.Disney Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, CEO Bob Iger gets up at 430 to read.Jeff Immelt, former Chairman of General Electric starts his days with a cardio workout and then reads the paper and watches CNBC.Ariana Huffingtons morning routine includes 30 minutes of meditation.And Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is up at 530 to jog.Numerous studies have found that morning people are morepersistent, self-directedand agreeable.Theyset higher goals for themselves,plan for the future moreandhave a better sense of well-being,writesAmanda Ruggeri of BBC Capital.Many successful people have been promoting getting up early and working at the crack of dawn.Are early risers more productive than late risers?Probably not.Its actu ally more important to recognize what works for you and optimize workflow accordingly.The single most important productivity advice you need to follow is this Match your highest priority work to your most productive hours.Get the uncomfortable out of thewaySome tasks will always demand more time and energy.They are uncomfortable.In his time-management book,Eat That Frog, Brian Tracy explains how to deal with them first thing in the morning.Completing an uncomfortable or difficult task not only moves it out of your way, but it gives you great energy because you get the feeling youve accomplished something worthwhile.To get a better overview of your tasks, divide your to-do list in these four categoriesThings youdont wantto do, but actuallyneedto do.Things youwantto do and actuallyneedto do.Things youwantto do, but actuallydont needto do.Things youdont wantto do, and actuallydont needto do.And then focus on the things you dont want to do, but actually need to do.The biggest, ugly, dis tasteful things that need to be done, but tend not to.You are most likely not motivated to do them, leaving them victim to procrastination.What would Howard Schultzdo?The founder of Starbucks Howard Schultz has stated in the past that he spends his first hour with setting up priorities for the day.You can set up certain rituals and habits like morning exercise, clearing email inboxes at the end of day, breakfast, running every other day, reading news briefs, etc.Or better still, you can set your priorities 30 minutes before your workday ends. That way you can put your mornings to productive use.In the end, setting priorities is all about what works best you.The basic idea here is to track your energy, motivation and focus to get a sense of when, where, and how youre the most productive.Stick with what works for you and makes you most productive for the rest of the day.Tony Robbins 30 minutes tothriveTony Robbins (author, entrepreneur, and life coach) suggests setting up an Hour of P ower, 30 Minutes to Thrive, or at least Fifteen Minutes to Fulfillment.Part of it involves light exercise, part of it involves motivational incantations, but the most accessible piece involves 10 minutes of thinking of everything youre grateful for in yourself, among your family and friends, in your career, and the like.After that, visualize everything you want in your life as if you had it today.30 minutes of thrive can change your perception about the rest of your day.It could be your personal time to think about where your life is headed or how you want to spend the rest of the day.Eliminate all needlessbusyworkMany people are doing too many things at the wrong time.Others who complain of limited time are spending their time doing urgent tasks instead of focusing on important things that get them closer to the bigger goal.In an era of extreme busyness, the only conceivable way to live a meaningful and a purpose-driven life is to stop doing busy work.Busy work makes you feel like you are moving quickly and being productive in the process. But in effect, you are not.Many of us confuse being busy with being effective, or efficient.Dont get caught up in reactive mode.Your time is limited. Doing everything is not an option.You cant afford not to plan fordowntimeLife can get crazy.Make time for breaks to rest, gather your thoughts, or start over.Have you had a good think lately?Plato once said, When the mind is thinking it is talking to itself.With distraction always at our fingertips, many people are in desperate need of a little time to pause.Make time to enjoy the silence.Idleness is not just a vacation, an indulgence or a vice it is as indispensable to the brain as vitamin D is to the body, and deprived of it we suffer a mental affliction as disfiguring as rickets, essayist Tim Kreider wrote in The New York Times.Leonardo Da Vinci had a bed in his studio and when patrons accused him of wasting time, he said If I dont do this, you dont get the work.Closing tho ughtsIncredibly successful people swear by rituals.Theyve built habits that lead to happier, more productive lives, despite the pressures of their busy schedules.Successful humans focus on minutes, not hours. They invest time in tasks that will have the biggest impact on reaching their goals. They process tasks proactively.And they set strict boundaries. Steve Jobs once said,Focusing isnt about saying yes focusing is about saying no.Billionaire Warren Buffet also said, The difference between successful people and very successful people is that very successful people say no to almost everything.Remember, you only have 1,440 minutes in a day. Make the most of it every day. Everything you choose to do should tie back to your ambitions, and goals in life.This article first appeared on Medium.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people
Sunday, December 22, 2019
U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is the federal agency charged with promoting the best interests of wage earners, job searchers, and retirees. The DOL does this byimproving their working conditions, advancing their opportunities for profitable employment, protecting their retirement and health care benefits, helping employers find workers, strengthening free collective bargaining, and tracking changes in employment, prices, and other national economic measurements. To carry out this mission the DOL administers federal labor laws that deal with employment including hourly wage and overtime pay, workers right to safe working conditions, employment discrimination, and unemployment insurance. Major Laws Administered Department of Labor The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets standards for the basic minimum wage and overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor. The FLSA affects most private and public sector employment, in cluding government. Additional laws administered include the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA,the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA),OSHA,COBRA,the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA),USERRA, andother federal labor-related laws. Assorted Additional Topics Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Publishes information about employment including theOccupational Outlook Handbook A nationally recognized source for career and job-related information including job prospects and earnings, duties, and more.DOL Work HoursDOL WagesState Departments of LaborAdditional DOL Topics Start your search at the Department of Labor (DOL) for employment and unemployment information. Also Known As DOL
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Physical Therapy Aide Job Description
Physical Therapy kchengehilfe Job DescriptionPhysical Therapy Aide Job DescriptionPhysical Therapy Aide Job DescriptionThis physical therapy aide sample job description can assist in your creating a job application that will attract job candidates who are qualified for the job. Feel free to revise this job description to meet your specific job duties and job requirements.Physical Therapist Aide Job ResponsibilitiesSupports physical therapy care delivery by preparing treatment area, patient, equipment and materials performing procedures, under the supervision of a physical therapist.Physical Therapist Aide Job DutiesPrepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.Prepares patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing and/or assisting patient into physical therapy apparel or apertures.Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests allaying fears.Helps treat patients by applying heat packs paraffin dips assisting patients into whirlpool helping patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion tracking walking time and distance measuring mobility performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques.Educates patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines.Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.Provides equipment and supplies by sterilizing and delivering equipment and supplies to treatment area positioning equipment for therapist access positioning patient on equipment.Ensures operation of physical therapy equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements following manufacturers instruction troubleshooting malfunctions calling for repairs.Maintains physical therapy supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level anticipating needed supplies placing and expediting orders f or supplies verifying receipt of supplies.Serves and protects the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and jcaho standards.Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities reading professional publications maintaining personal networks participating in professional organizations.Enhances physical therapy department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.Physical Therapist Aide Skills and QualificationsCreating a Safe, Effective Environment, Verbal Communication, Listening, Coaching, Health Care Administration, Patient Services, Self-Development, Coordination, Teamwork, Multi-tasking, Supply ManagementEmployers Post a job in minutes to reach candidates everywhere. Job Seekers Search Physical Therapy Aide Jobs and apply on now. Learn more and recruiting and hiringVideosHow to Interview for In Demand Jobs
Thursday, December 12, 2019
This is why companies like Apple hide their coolest jobs from you
This is why companies like Apple hide their coolest jobs from youThis is why companies like Apple hide their coolest jobs from youDid you find your current position from a job deutsche post aging or by word of mouth? Are you having trouble looking for a new job because positions are hidden? Come discuss atLadders Facebook Group, The Climb.As any job-seekers suspect, its no secret that many job listings are secret. In fact, the majority of American job ads exist in a shadow world where few people ever get to see them. Some job analysts even estimate that as many as 80% of jobs go unpublicized.Even worse? Its not an inefficiency in the job market. Some of Americas biggest and best companies hide their best jobs from you on purpose.On Friday, ZDNet cybersecurity reporterschwupps Whittaker found this out for himself. Using a traffic analyzer, Whittaker said he was monitoring iPhone app data when he noticed that some of the data was connecting to one, repeated web address. Curious, Whitta ker typed the URL into a browser, and found something unexpected - a job listing.https//twitter.com/zackwhittaker/status/898646739657379840Hey there You found us, the listing begins. We are looking for talented engineer to develop a critical infrastructure component.Once Whitaker found it, Apple took the job listing underground again. The website announcing the Apple engineer job has since been pulled and now leads to a error page. You can see an archived version of the adhere.Although Whittaker maintains that there was little proficiency needed to find the page, you do need technical expertise beyond Googling to find the ad. It take active curiosity of Apples inner workings to find the listing.Importantly, that curiosity is what companies are looking for. Companies dont want a huge volume of applicants. For employers who hide jobs like this, its a way of weeding out passive job applicants mass-emailing their resume. If a job seeker finds the unpublicized job listing on the companys servers, it demonstrates that theyre actively engaged and curious about what the company is doing.Companies dont want to know what seats youve sat in and what titles you have held. They want to know what kind of problems you can solve for them.Finding a hidden job listing shows that youre actively curiousThis is not the first time that a tech giant has hidden job listings. In 2015, Max Rosett wrote about how he typed coding terms into Googles search browser and one of the search results asked if he was up for a challenge? Rosett was. Over the course of several weeks, he completed a series of puzzles and problems that eventually led to a job offer, which he accepted. Rosett was a fan of the unusual job hunt, calling it a brilliant recruiting tacticthey made me feel important while doing so, Rosett wrote.Puzzles arent the greatest recruiting strategyWhile most people can see the appeal of a scavenger hunt, its a deeply flawed idea that the best candidates are mystical magi searching for hidden mysteries, and who will swoop in with a wand to fix all a companys problems.For instance, Google made a name for itself in the engineering world with its famous mind-bending puzzles that few people could solve. The only problem? The company eventually admitted the puzzles were a total waste of time.Who gets left out of hidden job listingsIts not just hidden listings. Companies create different kinds of social puzzles to limit candidate pools elaborate tryouts, multiple interviews, and infamously, crazy interview questions that purport to expose your very soul.The secret that many companies know Its all haphazard. Finding good candidates is often a matter of chance, and running candidates through elaborate hoops only gives managers the illusion of control over a process thats as bewildering to them as it is to you.As a result, hiding a job listing may not actually find the best people, any more than IQ tests or SAT scores do. People may be good at certain kinds of tests - or at trawling the internet - but that doesnt make them great workers or teammates.Even more worrisome is that clever little job-hiding tactics designed as in-jokes for a few people could leave out great candidates. If youre a boss and you rely on word-of-mouth to find your next hire, you are limiting your candidates to only the people you know and the people your friends know. The best candidate is not always the son of an acquaintance or the friend of a friend.That echo chamber is why critics of unpublicized hiring note that it prevents inclusive, diverse hiring practices that lead to better products and better teams.Job descriptions matter. Start with having one thats publicly available, Stacy-Marie Ishmael wrote in a Medium post that criticized the practice of unpublished job listings. Theres an insidious practice of folks simply emailing their contacts and saying, were hiring for X, know anyone? and never posting a job description.In the case of the Apple engineer job, the li sting was public, just hidden. It was publicly accessibly to anyone who had the curiosity to look through Apples servers. In this case, if you had the time to browse through a server like it was a treasure hunt, you were actually rewarded for your time and effort with a potential job.The most amazing part of all this is that if companies want the best candidates, theres a well-established way to do it write good job descriptions. Most job-seekers only scan a job listing for 49.7 seconds before deciding they wont be a good fit. Many women, in particular, shy away from job listings that emphasize aggressive words. Rather than puzzles and games, perhaps the best way to get good candidates is to tell them exactly what the job entails, and save everyone involved a lot of time.So what can job candidates actually do? Heres a quick list.Forget about searching for hidden job listings. You have better things to do with your time.Strengthen your career network so you can hear about jobs that c ome up by word of mouthDont apply for jobs as a numbers game. Think carefully about why a certain company or job is the right one for you, and concentrate your energy on making your case. If you dont hear back, see if you know anyone at the company who can put in a word for you. (See tip number 2)Always demonstrate curiosity about your work. At industry events or conferences, ask questions and find out what the next big thing is. Youll develop a great reputation that will make companies want you, and youll be able to sustain impressive conversations in an interview.Follow up after you meet someone cool at a networking event. Dont just ask to pick someones brain in an email, be specific about what youre trying to get out of an interaction. An informational interview? A job? Say that. Being succinct and direct works better than soul-baring, rambling emails.Tell everyone you know that youre looking for a job. People cant give you advice or tips unless they know that youre looking. As o ne Ladders reader advised about job hunting after layoffs, Calleveryone. You never know who has a good contact, who has admired your work from afar.Did you find your current position from a job posting or by word of mouth? Are you having trouble looking for a new job because positions are hidden? Come discuss atLadders Facebook Group, The Climb.
Sunday, December 8, 2019
The Little-Known Secrets to High School Resume Template Google Docs
The Little-Known Secrets to High School Resume Template Google Docs What You Can Do About High School Resume Template Google Docs Starting in the Next 15 Minutes For instance, you may decide to left-align crucial dates on your resume by including a left tab stop, which means that your dates are wholly aligned with one another. You may also utilize only one sheet and make tabs for each month. Ultimately, the previous section is customizable by you since youve got to choose what to include here. The very first section of your resume should incorporate information on the way in which the employer can contact you. Remember that youre competing with other people. If you would like to locate an amazing job, you must do whatever is required to make sure youre looked at more favorably than the competition. You may be a very good team player. High School Resume Template Google Docs Ideas A well organized plan will definitely get you the outcomes that you need, and offer you with the info that you want to generate any kind of changes in your method. Also an important point to keep in mind about resumes isnt only the content but the total length of the document when that prospective employer is sifting through multiple resumes, he doesnt have the opportunity to go in the nitty-gritty of each one of the resumes hes received. If you are handling big numbers and write out all the zeros, the readers eye will discover that its anywhere on the webpage, however fast theyre skimming. There are lots of suggestions you need to take notice of in the manual. It is critical for you to highlight the relevant certifications and expertise to draw the interest of the employers. As a high school student, employers arent going to expect you to develop into an authority in your work in a week. They can learn all they need to know about a candidate from their school performance, so your Education section needs to reflect well on you. Medical schools want to learn that you re a good student in addition to being passionate and enthusiastic about your healthcare career. High School Resume templates are a valuable resource for such students. High School Resume Template Google Docs - the Conspiracy The same as the resume formats, there are different kinds of resume samples. Producing your resume is essential. The Blank Resume In Pdf can likewise be structured in the way which best presents your abilities and experience. The Appeal of High School Resume Template Google Docs High school resume template software has turned into a necessity in the life span of child if he or she wants to be getting in their high school education. A good option for high school resumes. A great way to start on your resume as a high school student is to have a look at examples of resumes and read tips about what to include and the way to format your resume. fruchtwein of the time while writing it resume, one might think what is the use of mentioning the personal detail s in the resume. Employers already know that you need their job, so instead its far better to compose an elevator pitch at the cover of the page which will help your prospective employer understand you as a man or woman and remember whats on your resume. Professionally, our resumes are often the very first impression a prospective employer gets of us. Landscape Resume by Generous Art2 could be the solution youve been on the lookout for. High School Resume Template Google Docs Help Have a peek at some suggestions. Then you may end up excluding some important locations and such as other folks which arent that necessary. Look carefully at their job listings and see whether any elective classes you might have taken can help you stand out. Pick a resume style Resume styles and formats are two distinct parts of the resume puzzle, and youll need to look at both. Google Docs exports documents in several formats, making it simple to submit the suitable file type to a hiring manag er. Highlight the text youd love to use the formatting to. Dont be concerned, you will come across many examples of resume documents on my site. If youre unfamiliar with using Google Docs, the formatting features are easy to use. What the In-Crowd Wont Tell You About High School Resume Template Google Docs It could be inviting to embellish your resume, and you may even get the job, but finally, it is going to come back to bite you once you cant deliver on your promises. A job may be an experience building stepping stone if you already know what sort of career you want to make in future. Last, hopefully you succeed in getting your fantasy job. At length, hopefully you reach getting your fantasy job. The Rise of High School Resume Template Google Docs The very first draft ought to be on regular copy paper with the brde one on a superior high quality stock. 11 Another one on the list is a completely free student resume template made by Paul Jansen. Read on, and youre goin g to find out how to create the best scholarship resume in the pile. Select a proper scholarship resume template, and youll have the ability to serve the committee what theyre searching for on a silver platter. Unless VERY significant, higher school information ought to be left off. So, youre in high school and you believe you might require a resume some day. Think of specific tools that you might have learned how to utilize in school or through an avocation. Continue reading to discover more, and dont neglect to have a look at our sample high school resume for inspiration
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Workplace Warfare Baby Boomers, Gen X and Gen Y
Workplace Warfare Baby Boomers, richtung X and Gen Y Workplace Warfare Baby Boomers, Gen X And Gen YPosted October 13, 2011, by Elissa Collier Lately, everyone is talkin bout your generation. With an age gemeinsame agrarpolitik of nearly 50 years between the oldest and youngest employees in some organisations, there is a broad range of perspectives, needs and attitudes floating around the office. Todays workplace is most definitely a multi-generational one and each generation has its own set of expectations, needs, values and working styles. While generational diversity in the workforce promotes a broader range of talent, it can often mean conflicting ideas and stereotyping the Baby Boomers think Generation X needs a stronger work ethic, Gen X sees the Boomers as self-absorbed workaholics and everyone thinks Generation Y is selfish and self-entitled. Recognising and understanding generational differences can help everyone learn to work together more effectively and transform your workplace from a generation war zone to an age-diverse and productive team. Baby Boomers (born between 1946 1964) If you were around during the Vietnam War, grew up watching The Twilight Zone and were a flower power child of the 60s, then you are classified as a Baby Boomer. Boomers make up 35 per cent of the Australian working population and are presently nearing the age of retirement. The Australian Bureau of Statistics predicts that there will be a shortage of labour and skills in the coming years, particularly in the education and health care industries, as the boomers start leaving the workforce. But elend all Baby Boomers are ready to start pottering around the garden all day and becoming champion lawn bowls players. Many are expected to continue to work well into their sixties and are currently interested in changing, rather than ending, their careers. There are many stereotypes surrounding mature age workers they are expensive, difficult to manage, wont learn new skills, r esist change and arent up to date with new technology. These generalities can make it difficult for mature age workers who are seeking new work or who arent quite ready for retirement. Glennis Hanley, from Monash Universitys Department of Management, believes that Baby Boomers are vital to the workforce today and should be encouraged to stay in the labour game as long as they can. Businesses need to employ the broad-based business experiences of Baby Boomers to foster and transfer cross-generational knowledge, says Hanley. Boomers are committed, hard working and career focused which has caused them to be tagged as workaholics by Gen X and Gen Y. The Baby Boomer work ethic is also characterised by dedication, loyalty and a willingness to stay in the same job for a long time. They have a lot to offer businesses with their work and life experience, skills and knowledge that many younger people cant offer. They tend to work longer hours and respect is paramount when managing a Baby Bo omer. Generation X (born between 1965 1981) Gen X encompasses the lucky group of individuals born in the late 60s but before the 80s really got started. They represent the pop culture of the 70s and are often referred to as latch-key kids (often left alone at home because both parents were working) which explains their independent, resourceful and adaptable approach to work. Gen X occupies a massive 60 per cent of the current workforce. They possess an entrepreneurial spirit, a do-it-yourself attitude and, in contrast to the generations before them, embrace change in the workplace. They are career-oriented but place a strong emphasis on family time and strive for a good worklife balance. They enjoy freedom and autonomy they work to live rather than live to work, which is often frowned upon as slack and difficult to manage by the Boomers, who prefer to do the long hours. A flexible workplace is a must for a Gen X-er and they value constructive feedback which both need to be taken into consideration when managing Gen X. Gen X-ers are seen to be in the best position in the job market at the moment as they are set to step up to the plate and fill the leadership roles when the boomers retire. Where boomers have the experience, Gen X-ers also have the qualifications to go with it. Brought up in an era of technological and social change, Gen-X is tech-savvy and open to change. They possess a different work ethic to the boomers Gen X thrives on diversity, challenge, responsibility, honesty and creative input, compared to the boomers preference for a more rigid, work-centric approach. Gen Y (born between 1982 2000) Known as the technological whiz kids in the generation world, these guys were born in the early 80s through to the 90s (some sources even say right up until 2003). They are predicted to occupy almost half the working population by 2020. Practically born with a mobile phone strapped to their ear and a laptop in their cradle, these guys are totally comfo rtable with digital technology. Excellent multi-taskers theyve had to juggle school, soccer training, dance class, computer games and other social interests, all whilst sending text messages they are impatient and require instant gratification as they have always had all the information they need at their fingertips via the Internet. Where boomers prefer face time, Gen Y prefers to communicate through platforms such as email, Instant Messaging (IM), blogs and text messages, rather than on the phone or face to face. Gen Y also prefers cybertraining, web-based delivery systems and telecommuting rather than traditional lectures or training. The typical Gen Y is smart, creative, productive and achievement-oriented. They seek personal growth, meaningful careers, and mentors or supervisors to encourage and facilitate their professional development. They have been constantly surrounded by choice and therefore dont tend to stay in one job for very long. They require constant stimulation a nd the opportunity to develop their skills if they dont get it, they will walk out the door and find another company quicker than you can say Gen Y. According to demographer Bernard Salt, the financial sector was seeing a 25 per cent turnover of Gen Y staff each year. With their whats in it for me? attitude, Gen Y focuses on entitlements, rewards, promotions and development, which has often led to gen Y bashing over recent years. Other generations see them as arrogant, selfish, lazy and unethical. However, provided with rewards, access to training and inspiring leadership, this generation will thrive and be the one to take business through to the future. So what about Gen Z? tischset to occupy roughly 10 per cent of the workforce by 2020, experts predict that with Generation Z there will be a return to values such as respect, responsibility and restraint. However, with the way technology is heading, most of the jobs that Gen Z will be filling have not even been created yet. The min d boggles. Check out the career-defining moves you can make in your 20s, 30s and 40s to set you up for future success. ResourcesMy first resumeCover letter for my first jobCareer Insider StoriesShelley Lask - Body Positive Health & FitnessInterested in becoming a?Human Resources OfficerGeneral ManagerBusiness ManagerAccountantOffice AdministratorPopular Career Searcheswhat millennials want in the workplacemanaging millennials in the workplacehighest paying jobs in australiaskills you need for the futureonline freelance writing jobs australia CoursesBachelor of Social WorkEnquire ansprechbar Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Health AdministrationEnquire Online Enquire OnlineBachelor of Criminal JusticeEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Allied Health AssistanceEnquire Online Enquire OnlineElissa CollierRelated ArticlesBrowse moreWork etiquetteCalling in sick to workA few years back, a Commonwealth public servant was caught faking lung cancer in order to get out of work.JOB HUNTINGThe best job in the worldA huge salary package, a multi-million dollar beach house and a job description to have fun. Is this the best job in the world?ArchitectureBusinessThe Best Jobs Of The FutureWhat jobs will be in demand in the future? You dont need a crystal ball to find out. According to a report by the World Economic Forum, here are the 8 jobs every company will be hiring for
Thursday, November 28, 2019
5 brands that will fix all your work wardrobe dilemmas for fall
5 brands that will fix all your work wardrobe dilemmas for fall5 brands that will fix all your work wardrobe dilemmas for fallIt is a truth universally acknowledged that even if your closet rivals that of an emperor, most days of the week you will still come to the conclusion that you have nothing to wear. Unless your office is super casual, there is usually still a dress code of sorts or you just have a desire as a human in a professional workplace to dress presentably. But at the saatkorn time, you want to be comfortable and stylish.Now, there are timeless brands like Brooks Brothers and J.Crew you can always turn to but there are a number of new lines, some that dont even have brick and mortar locations, that have incredible, quality-made options for the office that you must consider.November SixThis new brand started by sisters is a direct-to-consumer brand thatoffers a modern approach to retail.This a great brand for women to wear to the office because its filled with essential basics, that are incredibly transitional (seasonally, or otherwise). Pieces can effortlessly be mixed and matched (there are so many ways to style the pieces together, or with any existing wardrobe), and can be worn to work, or otherwise.In addition, the collection is made of quality, durable fabrics, while still being affordable. So, they can be worn over and over again, and are accommodating to not only established working women, but to young women just joining the workforce, are on a budget, and are only beginning to curate their workwear wardrobe essentials, co-founder Candice Setareh told Ladders.For fall style tips she says wearing one of these twotopswith any skirt, tucked in. Both easy and versatile options for any work environment, and perfect for the fall, as a layering piece. She also said this dress looks great on all women andcan be worn in the summer, or other warmer months with flats, or can be worn in the fall and winter with tights, and short boots.She also suggests high waisted pants for the office. High waisted pants offer the illusion of longer legs and a cinched waist It can be paired with a chunky sweater or a structured blazer. It really requires min thought, and is the perfect workwear staple, she said.M.M. LaFleurSarah LaFleur along with Narie Foster and designer Miyako Nakamura (of Zac Posen) launched this brand in 2013 to provide stylish clothes for young professional women and also make the horrid experience of shopping a little better (the brand offers a personal-styling service.) The company was built on the belief that when women succeed in the workplace, the world becomes a better place. They now have apermanent showroom in Bryant Park that addition to being a place where women can shop the MM collection, it also has a dedicated event space.Director of Offline Retail Rachel Mann, Our goal is to be a place for professional women to gather, learn, shop, hang out, connect with each other, and of course, refresh. Its a club-like exp erience where we want women to feel totally at home.Prologue by TargetYouve probably heard of Target but did you know that they now have a workwear brand called Prologue? And even more exciting? Everything is under $50. The line, which is available angeschlossen and in stores on Sept. 14, is all about classic clean lines and classic silhouettes and some really cozy sweaters.Julie Guggemos, Targets senior vice president of design and development, toldGlamour,We just had an eye on anything that felt really clean, and had exaggerated proportions in the right way Weve learned from the other brand launches that inclusivity is so important - and obviously the guest is responding, she adds. And it was important for us to bring that to life.Modern CitizenThis San Francisco brand is quintessentially modern with its clean, simple aesthetic providing you with the ultimate cool girl wardrobe.It was founded in 2014 by Stanford grads, Jess Lee and Lizzie Agnew, and in only a few short years it i s already being compared to the likes of Everlane for its chicness and ZARA for its versatility and price points.ADAYYou can never go wrong with a crisp white blouse though you may have to wait a little while for this one. There Something Borrowed shirt, a classic white button up, sold out in just 12 days and had a waiting list ofover 3,500 customers. The popularity is due to the fact that not only do the clothes look good but theyare all sweat-wicking, quick-drying, UV- and chlorine-protected and wrinkle-free. Wrinkle-free? Wouldnt it be amazing to stay wrinkle free all day?
Saturday, November 23, 2019
Getting It Squared Away
Getting It Squared Away Getting It Squared Away Getting It Squared AwayGrowing up in his village in the African country of Eritrea, Michael Sebhatu was exposed to many products that gave him an appreciation for engineering, including water pumps. From a family with its share of irrigation farmers, in fact, he knew the path he wanted to take very early on.When I was ten or eleven years old, I developed an interest to study and become an engineer, he says. Walking tens of kilometers just to get to school, he would find himself working at his brothers engineering firm in Ethiopia at just 15 years old. I was always curious about how things were made and how things worked.Lessons in persistence and engineering would lay the groundwork for creating the QUADSAW, touted as the worlds first tool that can drill a truly square hole. That is, persistence and a curiosity when it came to a particular electricians work. Sebhatu observed an electrician friend and asked about using a square hole cutt er, considering the shape ultimately required. The electricians response let him know that he didnt think one existed.Michael Sebhatu, creator of the Quadsaw, demonstrating his invention. Image QUADSAWSebhatu, later co-founder of the company putting out the invention, was out to change that. Starting roughly seven years ago, he needed a mechanical system for a square cutout. Using CAD software to simulate the movement, the QUADSAW, harnessing four blades, was created.The product, which would go on to win the Industry Times Tool of the Year award, comes in two different forms, one that conforms to US electrical sockets and countries with the same specifications, and the other for the UK, where the company he cofounded is located (along with other countries with the same specs). The tool cuts up to 35 millimeters deep, for drywall, for example, and in development are new blades for different kinds of wood and for extremely hard cement-type boards.The QUADSAW uses a novel system that a llows for the simultaneous reciprocation of four independent blades to create a ninety degree square cut opening, explains Ean Brown, director of GeniusIP, which is the company that will put out the invention. Its price is projected to go for what would convert to a little mora than $400at press time. At present, the QUADSAW can perform a cut in under 10 seconds, he says.One of the last improvements was actually to the grease. You dont think about it but it actually took a massive amount of research, Brown says. The grease is needed for tension, for how it behaves under heat, so many factors in what would happen to QUADSAW when its working.Cut Out for Success?Testing participants have run the gamut, from developers to electricians, and the company has found the response to be very positive. But with QUADSAW slated to roll out in the first quarter of 2018 in the UK and before the end of the year in the US, the real test begins when it reaches market.For Sebhatu, who has a BNG degree in mechanical engineering from Kingston University, UK, and an M.Sc. in product design from South Bank University, UK, says he cant wait for his invention to get its chance with the general public and to enjoy a moment which, in some ways, started from his childhood days of engineering curiosity.Its like watching your own baby grow, Sebhatu says proudly.Eric Butterman is an independent writer. For Further Discussion The QUADSAW uses a novel system that allows for the simultaneous reciprocation of four independent blades to create a ninety degree square cut opening.Ean Brown, GeniusIP
Thursday, November 21, 2019
4 Questions to Ask Yourself as You Prepare for a New Job
4 Questions to Ask Yourself as You Prepare for a New Job 4 Questions to Ask Yourself as You Prepare for a New Job During the week prior to the start of your new position, do what you can to prepare yourself, and youshouldfind that your first day goes by smoothly and with few if any speed bumps along the way. Taking the time to do the right kind of prep work will help alleviate a lot of yourfirst-day jitters and minimize your stress levels.Consider asking yourself these four questions tohelp you prepare yourself for any new job1.What Will I Wear?Plan your first-day outfit in advance based on the weather and any dress-code-related information you receivedfrom HR or the person who hired you. Planning a few days in advance will eliminate any last minute stresses and decrease the likelihood of a wardrobe malfunction.For the first day, regardless of the organization youre working at, the best choice is to dress in business attire. Its always better to be over-dressed than under-dressed you dont want to give off the impression that you arent taking the position seriously. Play it safe, dress nicely, and assess what is considered appropriate attire once youre in the office.2. WhoAm I Reporting to or Working With?Find out who you are working with and conduct your own mini-background checks. Learning about your colleagues and/or boss will better prepare you for when you actually enter the office. Become familiar with the people youll be working with, and you willfeel more comfortable in your new environment.Take a look at the LinkedIn accounts or other business-related social media profiles of your coworkers to learn their names, positions, and interests.When youre meeting numerous coworkers all in one day, this little trick can do a lot to help you remember names and faces.Familiarizing yourself with the people in your officeis important because you will likely be talking to them in the future or at least running into them in the hallway.Another great resource for l earning about your coworkers and managers is to check out the companys About Us page.For example, our websiteis structured so that we have a specific gruppe page that houses photos and titles ofall of our employees, broken down by department. For anyone starting a job with us, its a great resource for familiarizing themselves with their new coworkers.3. WhereIs the Office Located, and What Is Around It?Check public transportation schedules in advance and determine what route you want to take on your first day. If youll be providing your own transportation, do a trial-run,or at least make sure you know exactly how to get there. Use a program such as Google Maps to determine the best route possible and yourestimated commute time, and youll know howmuch travel time to allow yourself onthe morning of yourfirst day.Plan to wake up a little earlier than needed so that you can handleany delays that may arise.You want to show up to your first day of work at least 15 minutes early in order t o collect your thoughts, make a good first impression, and calm your own nerves.Its a good idea to scope out some lunch spots prior to your first day on the job, too. Find out what coffee shops are nearby or what convenience stores are close. Familiarizing yourself with these destinations, although seemingly trivial, can make you feel far more comfortable as you start your new endeavor.4. WhyDid I Get Hired for This Position?Dont let the first day jitters get the best of you you were hired for a reason Be polite, use workplace etiquette, and do the best job you can on your first day. People will notice your effort and willingness to learn,and theyll appreciate all your hard work.Ask questions when they arise and dont be shy or embarrassed if you are unfamiliar with certain aspects of the new job.Final ThoughtsTake a deep breath and mentally prepare yourself for this new experience and the new chapter of your life that is approaching. Do your best, ask questions, and most important ly be open and willing to learn.
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