Tuesday, November 26, 2019

5 insider secrets every first-time solo traveler should know

5 insider secrets every first-time solo traveler should know5 insider secrets every first-time solo traveler should knowWelcome to paradise, solo travel wannabe. Youre gonna love it. Were so excited youre diving into an adventure on your own. Here are five secrets to solo travel that all first-timers should know.1. Research a lot, plan a littleIf youre like us, you want answers to every question before the questions even come to mind. So read everything you can about your destination. Maybe even look at some maps to orient yourself in the place (or places) youll be. Familiarize yourself with the currency and the most popular tourist spots.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreBut youll want to leave room to discover what you like when theres no one else dictating a schedule. When traveling with your family or friends, their tastes and preferences obviously factor into your travel styl e. But on your own, you might discover you have a completely different pace than youd previously thought. Leave room in your itinerary for change.2. Do exactly what you wantYou are the only person going on this adventure. That means you get to choose exactly what you want to do. Forget about what other people do when they go places, what the must-dos are and what everyone on Instagram seems to deutsche bundespost about most. Do what calls to you. If the Eiffel Tower isnt your thing, skip it.3. Be honest about your needsIf you burn easily, this is not the time to skimp on sunscreen (even though theres no one around to remind you to apply it). Travel brings out a lot of qualities you didnt know you had, but it wont change how quickly your skin turns red.Dont worry, youll get a tan just by being out and about.The same thing goes for your tendency to get hungover- if only that condition paused for vacation- or any allergies. If you have long-term injuries, dont push yourself too far. Thatll only slow you down on your days of exploring.However, dont underestimate your fitness level. Your energy somehow magnifies when youre the only one who picked the hike/swim/trek. Just bring an extra snack bar to keep your calorie levels matching your travel-induced endorphins.4. Bring half the things on your packing listWe promise you do not need four colors of lipstick - cross our hearts. You also dont need three sundresses and two pairs of sandals. One backup charger is plenty and you can always buy more shampoo if you run out (you really dont need to pack that in your suitcase).We know, you want to be prepared. But unless youre heading deep into the outback, you wont be out of civilization to pick up some necessities while traveling. Keep your luggage light and your body will thank you when theres no one else to carry it on and off the airplane.But to play devils advocate, if four shades of lipstick make you happy, theyre easy to shove in a bag. This trip is all about livi ng your dream. You do you.5. Make friends with other travelersTraveling solo is a great way to get some alone time with yourself to recharge and reorganize your thoughts, but it also gives you the opportunity to make new friends along the way. Some parts of travel are just more fun when youre meeting new people so dont be shy and exchange numbers with that friendly stranger that you met on the plane - you have nothing to lose just as long as youre meeting up with them in a public place. Apps likeCouchSurfingmake meeting new friends easier by safely connecting you with locals that offer lodging and tips about what to do and see in the area.This article originally appeared on Swirled.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

Thursday, November 21, 2019

Nanotechnology Aids the Cancer Fight

Nanotechnology Aids the Cancer Fight Nanotechnology Aids the Cancer Fight Nanotechnology Aids the Cancer FightThe Nanotechnology Startup Challenge in Cancer is a chance for ideas to find a homeand hopefully a chance to ultimately save lives.The mission for what we do is to identify breakthrough innovations and help them reach commercial potential, explains Jonathan Lui, managing director of The Center for Advancing Innovation. We found there is this subset of these technologies that havent been commercialized but have a lot of taxpayer dollars put into research and are very good inventions. A competition can possibly help them move forward. There are many projects that have potential but they just fall by the wayside. This is a way to bring them back into play.The Challenge, which had to partner with the National Institute of Health (NIH), welches an opportunity to sift through patented nanotechnology cancer inventions in the National Cancer Institute patent portfolios and get teams to compete in order to carry them to fruition, he says. This is really like a startup accelerator model to get these technologies out into the market, he adds.The requirements for a team involved what certain participants brought to the table. We require them to have someone with a business background, a legal background, and a scientific background, all important skills to help in moving forward, says Lui, who has a bachelors degree in operations research and industrial engineering from Cornell University. Teams picked one of the available technologies and developed their best form of a business model for it.Whitney Grither (right) of Washington University in St. Louis receives her teams award. Image The Center for Advancing InnovationEvery technology in the program will have five to ten teams developing their best business practices, he says. There are different stages evaluation stages to weed some teams out an elevator pitch executive summary they will have to deliver a full bus iness plan ten-page pitch deck twenty-minute live pitch session and financial models. Were trying to select the best team and best model for every invention put in the program.There were five finalists and five winners in the most recent competition, with the latter receiving a cash prize of $2,000, likely to be used for costs ahead, such as possible incorporation.Looking back, one of the standout technologies in the competition to Lui was a novel lipid kusine nanoparticle for releasing on demand for cancer treatment, utilizing infrared light and allowing for a very local release to avoid certain negative effects. But there were others that were also strong, he says. It just shows you what might be at your fingertips.Gaining Valuable KnowledgeAnother payment, beyond the cash prize, are the lessons learned.This can be a training ground that they can use to get future work off the ground, understanding that you may have to execute how to make it viable financially, not just have a pro duct thats interesting. Lui says presently some who were involved in the contest are progressing at different rates but there is reason for optimism.The hope is one day well look back and see some of this work having changed lives, he says. Sometimes something just needs a jumpstart. Hopefully this has done that.Eric Butterman is an independent writer. For Further DiscussionThe hope is one day well look back and see some of this work having changed livesJonathan Lui, The Center for Advancing Innovation

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

All About Being a Digital Forensic Examiner

All About Being a Digital Forensic Examiner All About Being a Digital Forensic Examiner There’s little question that technology has significantly changed the way police do business. Just as true is the notion that our ever-advancing technology is changing the type of crimes that police detectives investigate altogether, hence the rise in digital forensics jobs. Cyberspace is increasingly becoming a “high crime neighborhood,” and the need for a police presence is readily apparent. That’s where the field of digital and multimedia sciences and people like John Irvine come in. One of the pioneers of the digital forensics field, John was conducting computer investigations before most people knew there was such a thing. Currently, he serves as the Chief Product Officer for CyFir, which offers a remote digital forensics and incident response platform. John is also an adjunct professor of digital forensics at George Mason University, where he teaches Legal and Ethical Issues in Computer Forensics. He holds a Master of Science degree in  Information Systems and a graduate certificate in software systems engineering. He’s been working in computer forensics since 1997 in both the public and private sector, including work with the FBI, the DEA, and numerous private consulting firms. He also volunteers with the Arcola Volunteer Fire Department. As busy as he is, he found the time to answer some questions for us about the rapidly growing field of digital forensics and what it’s like to work in the industry. Interview With Digital Forensics Expert John Irvine Tim Roufa: You have years of experience in digital forensics, to the point that youve established yourself as a recognized expert in the field.  It obviously takes a lot of hard work and education to achieve what youve been able to, but how did you get your start?   John Irvine: Completely by accident!  Like most stories of great careers, I fell into it because of happenstance, not planning.  I’ve always had a great interest in technology.  As a kid, I put together the first PC clone on the block.  Also, from the age of about five, I knew I wanted to be an FBI agent.  Eventually, the two interests dovetailed. While sitting in my office working in software project management one day, the urge struck me to finally reach out to the FBI.  This was before the Internet was, well, the INTERNET, so I couldn’t easily get information online.  I called my local FBI field office, left my name and address on the answering machine for interested candidates, and answered “yes” to the question asked about having computer skills. I received what I call the “So You Want to be a Special Agent?” package a few weeks later.  I opened the brochure, and the first page blew away my lifelong dream in one sentence. My career as an FBI agent ended before it started with the requirement for 20/40 uncorrected vision or better.  In a time before the wonders of LASIK, I was about 20/2000. In the back of the packet was what looked like a 17th generation, badly skewed, almost illegible copy of a job posting for a “computer specialist” that had apparently been included because of my stated ability with computers.  I thought, “Well, maybe I can fix printers or something for the FBI.  At least that will get me in the door.”   I sent my resume to the HR person listed on the job description, and I received a call about a week later from one of the program managers at the FBI’s Computer Analysis Response Team.  He said, “Your resume was routed to me because you said you were a ‘computer generalist’ in your cover letter.  What do you know about computer forensics?” “Nothing,” I replied.  He said, “Great. Come in for an interview.”   TR: How did you first become interested in digital forensics? JI: In the interview, the people with whom I met told me that I could be a geek with bad eyesight and still help catch the bad guys.  Apparently my generalist abilities- meaning I could effectively use different operating systems and had pretty good knowledge of both hardware internals and major applications- would be a great fit on their team.   That was really all I needed to hear.  I thought I had been playing with Linux and Mac operating systems in addition to Windows just for fun; I didn’t realize it was all setting the stage for a future career. TR: Besides your forensics experience, youve spent a lot of time working for the federal government. Did that experience help prepare you for your current career? JI: Before working for the FBI, I had spent quite a lot of time as a government contractor.  In fact, during my senior year of high school, I would leave when the bell rang and would drive up the street to a defense contractor where I worked as an assistant to the directors of HR and Special Security.  Later on, I worked for a software company that had a number of government customers.   In addition to already having a security clearance at a very young age, that experience helped me by exposing me to a number of different hardware platforms, software applications, and- most importantly- different types of people in the government and professional world.  Regardless of how it looks, computer forensics is as much about the people who use the computers you analyze as it is about the hardware itself. In the second part of our interview with digital forensics professor and expert John Irvine, we learn about some of the pitfalls of the profession and he explains why this job isnt for everyone. The Digital Forensics Career Path and Pitfalls TR: Between your bachelors degree in management, your software engineering certificate and your masters degree in information systems, how well do you feel your degrees prepared you for your career path? JI: Each of those programs brought something to the table for me working in computer forensics.  First, I think it’s important to say that computer forensics is NOT a computer science discipline.  It’s as much an investigative function as it is a technical challenge.  If either skill set is missing, one will have a much harder time working successfully in the field.   The MS in Information Systems helped by giving me a better understanding of operating systems, file systems, and computer mechanics.  However, my BS in Management was equally helpful with my coursework in psychology, sociology, management, and accounting.  I can’t really give an edge to one degree over the other for usefulness in the field. That said, I want to make sure I say a few things.  Computer forensics is an apprenticeship discipline.  More programs have come about in recent years- the one in which I teach at George Mason University included- that offer excellent coursework in computer forensics.  However, you really learn the trade once you’re in a seat working on real cases alongside a senior examiner.   Also, you do NOT need to have a programming background to work successfully in the field.  In fact, I’ve had significantly better luck training investigators in the technical details of the job than I’ve had in teaching programmers methods of investigation and art of “the hunch.”  If one doesn’t have a technical background in school, that is NOT a deterrent to getting into the field. TR: Youve worked in both the private and public sectors, performing much of the same work. How would you describe the difference between the two? JI: The largest differences between working in public and private sectors are generally procedure and speed.  In the federal world, one’s procedures are generally (but not always) heavily prescribed, and speed of production is generally less critical (with some notable exceptions).   In the commercial world, procedures are largely driven by personal experience or your employer’s preferences, and the speed of production is much higher.  I’d spent four months on a single hard drive once with a federal employer because of the amount of data it contained, but in the commercial world, you usually aim for a turnaround time of days or weeks at most. TR: What is a typical workday like for a digital forensics analyst or examiner? JI: The workday for a digital forensics professional is anything but typical.  Depending on the organization for whom you’re working, you might be working a steady stream of child pornography cases, or you might be analyzing subjects so high profile that you’re watching them on CNN while you’re doing the work.   However, you can often expect to be in an overly hot office (because of the number of computers at your desk overpowering typical office air conditioning), and you’ll get very good at piecing together one working component from a bunch of non-functioning ones. Much of your day will be spent on documentation.  You might be writing a report of analysis, peer reviewing another examiner’s report, or noting everything you did when performing an exam.  The best examination in the world is useless if you can’t communicate clearly in a written report that can be easily understood by an agent, officer, lawyer, or jury.  Plus, if your written report is poor, it will naturally call into question your technical abilities by those who try to read it. Depending on where you work, testifying in court is a potential part of performing digital forensic analysis.  If you’re working in a law enforcement environment, it’s almost guaranteed, but even corporate forensics personnel might have to testify during an unfair termination lawsuit or to support subsequent law enforcement action from tracking an intrusion.  Some examiners I’ve known are great behind the keyboard and can write fantastic reports, but they fall apart when called to testify in court. TR: You wrote an article titled The Darker Side of Digital Forensics. Can you tell us a little bit about some of the pitfalls of the job? JI: You’re actually referencing a blog post I wrote an eon ago that was picked up by a few digital forensics outlets and has been reposted time and time again.  I had no idea it would have such “legs” when I wrote it; I was just amazed that people who wanted to get into the field still had no idea what it really entailed. Computer forensics has been a fantastic career for me, but there are definitely pitfalls.  In fact, the first two class sessions that I teach are centered around the realities of the job, and I’m shocked every time when I find out that I’m the first person that has told my students what the work is really like after they’ve chosen it as their degree field. I don’t have scientific numbers, but I’d estimate about 70 to 80 percent of computer forensics cases worldwide are related to child pornography.  The closer you get to state and local law enforcement, the higher that number goes.   Even if you’re concentrating on computer intrusions and incident response, you’ll often find child pornography as a purpose or result of the intrusion (or simply existing on the computers you examine from the regular user of the machine).   Exposure to child pornography, particularly for eight hours a day, 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year, takes its toll.  It’s not just looking at still pictures.  You’re watching the videos, too, and you’re seeing and hearing everything. If you can keep doing it, you’ll most likely develop a very dark, graveyard sense of humor to combat it.  I also volunteer with a fire and rescue squad, and you see much of the same humor there; it’s a coping mechanism developed by people who work in the more grim areas of life. Also, depending on the work you’re doing, you’ll be exposed to graphic images and text of murder, torture, rape, terrorism, and just about any crime, depravity, pornography, or deviance you can imagine. Computers are excellent tools for good, and they’re also excellent tools for committing crimes and spreading hate.  As a computer forensic examiner, you’ll be exposed to all of it, day in and day out.  In one group we had a joke that riffed on a commercial at the time talking about people who “surfed to the bottom of the Internet.”  We added, “…and then our team gets a shovel and starts digging.” Because of the work and the content to which an examiner is subjected, many people who enter the field don’t last.  On average, I’d say about 50 percent of the people who get into it leave within about two years.  That seems to be the mark when an examiner has had enough cases under his or her belt to become either weighed down by (or immune to) the exposure.  If you can make it past the two-year mark, you generally have a long career ahead of you in computer forensics. A Changing Discipline TR: With such rapid advancements in computing technology over the past decade, how has the field of digital forensics changed over your career? JI: Computer forensics has changed tremendously from when I started in the 90s.  Back then, you looked at every file on a hard drive (because you could), and mobile devices weren’t even a thought.  Floppy disks would come in by the hundreds, but now, you never see them. Today, the amount of data is so vast that you have to be much more pinpoint in your searches, and mobile devices are an equal- if not more important- subject of examination.   Additionally, the depth of tools has changed significantly.  In the early days, most tools were written by cops who had taken a few programming classes or who were self-taught.  We had dozens of single-use utilities that we would cobble together to do an examination.   Now, the tools are much more professional and multi-purpose.  A good examiner will still have a large “toolbox” from which to work, but he or she has much better base platform options for performing the overall examination.  The industry is always trying to move to the magic “find all evidence button,” and some tools are edging close to that for certain types of cases. Politically, the types of cases have shifted tremendously.  Originally, computer forensics was mostly used by law enforcement for criminal cases.  After 9/11, much of the work shifted toward counterterrorism.  Now, computer intrusions are the hot topic, and many careers have moved toward incident response.  The field changes tremendously with the times. TR: Currently you serve as Vice President for Technology Development at CyTech Services. If you can share them with us, what sorts of innovations have you been able to have a hand in over your career? JI: Making the move to CyTech Services has been a fantastic one for me.  In my position, I not only am able to use my computer forensics experience, but I can also use my background in software project management.  CyTech produces CyFIR Enterprise (CyTech Forensics and Incident Response) for performing enterprise computer forensic investigations.   My contribution here is further development of the tool with a practitioner’s eye.  For example, CyFIR’s architecture allows investigators to search every node on an enterprise network at once for forensic data- without requiring users to stop work for a lengthy imaging process.   If there’s a malicious code outbreak in an organization, CyFIR has the ability to locate all affected machines within minutes instead of days or weeks.  This is huge when performing incident response, e-discovery, or internal investigations on a large enterprise network or when responding to a multi-store point-of-sale compromise that is stealing credit card data from checkout lanes.  The old thinking of “image everything and sort through it later” just doesn’t fly anymore in an enterprise context. While not an “innovation” per se, with my management background, I have been exceptionally lucky identifying candidates who make outstanding forensic examiners.   Resume inflation is, unfortunately, a large problem in our industry, and someone who looks great on paper might have only a buzzword-level knowledge of actually performing an exam.  Through an interview process I’ve developed over time, I’ve been extremely successful in finding the right candidates with the skills necessary for the position. On the educational side, I’ve been able to pass my knowledge and- more importantlyâ€"my experience to future generations of forensic examiners.  During those first two days of class that I mentioned, I find that one or two people each semester will tell me that they didn’t realize what they had bargained for when they started the program and thank me for letting them know what the job was like, because they didn’t feel comfortable performing that kind of work.   At that point, I am able to guide them into a computer security program that won’t have the same kinds of content issues waiting for them in the future.  Likewise, I can pretty quickly identify the students who really seem to have “the knack,” and I can help point them in the right direction to start their careers. In the final portion of our interview with digital forensics expert John Irvine, we learn why the field is so important, what aspiring examiners can earn, and what you can do to get started in a career as a digital forensic expert. Why Digital Forensics Is so Important, and How You Can Get Started TR: Why is the field of digital forensics so valuable to governments and corporations? JI: Digital forensics is valuable to both governments and corporations for exactly the same reason- information.  Whether that information is evidence for a federal criminal case or knowledge of an insider stealing corporate intellectual property for a competitor, digital forensics professionals provide data that the customers otherwise do not have available.   In very simple terms, one could liken the job of a digital forensic examiner to that of a photo developer.  For example, if I have an undeveloped roll of film in my hands, that’s almost useless to me as any kind of evidence.  However, if someone develops that film into pictures (or recovers data from a hard drive in our case), that content can provide everything the prosecutor, HR manager, or corporate security officer needs. Now that I think about it, I need to come up with a new analogy for the future.  Kids in school today probably don’t even know what a “roll of film” is anymore! TR: What do you enjoy most about your job, and why do you continue to do it? JI: Digital forensics appeals to me on a number of levels.  First and foremost, it allows me to make meaningful contributions to the safety and security of people without being restricted by the physical limitations of eyesight or age.  I might not be the agent chasing someone down an alley, but I might give that agent the data from the subject’s cell phone that seals the case and opens three more. Next, digital forensics deeply appeals to me because it’s a hybrid of my love of law enforcement and intelligence (my TiVo is filled with cop and spy shows) and my inner geek.  If you watch those shows, you’re even seeing an evolution of those characters on screen.  Fifteen years ago, they were the über-nerds with broken glasses and awkward social graces.  Now, the computer forensic examiner usually has a dry sense of humor and a great sense of style! TR: What does it take to be successful as a digital forensics examiner or analyst? JI: Primarily, it takes a sincere passion for justice (and I’m using that in an all-encompassing term) with a love of things technical.  If you have those two items, you’re well on your way. Formal educational programs are available now which didn’t exist just a few years ago, and it’s well worth taking the time to investigate them to see what each has to offer.  Additionally, many of the forensics tools out there have classes (using the tool sold by the company, my own included) that can get you started. As I tell my students, the field requires a very strong sense of personal responsibility.  You need to be willing to put your name and reputation on the line with each case you analyze because you could very well end up in court based on the contents of your report.  If you lack conviction, grace under pressure, or candor, this is absolutely NOT the career field for you. Lastly, being successful is helped tremendously by finding a good mentor in the field and working shoulder-to-shoulder with that person while you learn the trade.  Schools can give you a great foundation, but case experience helps you put people behind bars. TR: How much should your average digital forensics examiner expect to earn, and how much might they earn if they become reputable and/or go to a private firm? JI: Digital forensic salaries vary widely, and as of recently due to sequestration and market saturation of people trying to advertise themselves as computer forensic examiners who aren’t, salaries are starting to come down.  (Much of the responsibility there rests with bad hiring managers who can’t determine a candidate’s true skill set.) However, in general, a person with talent should be able to find positions between $60-$80,000 at a junior level, $80-$120,000 at a mid-level, and up to and over $150,000 at a senior level.  That said, I’ve known some amazing examiners who were in positions paying only $50,000 per year as local police officers, and I’ve known lousy examiners who made more than $250,000 per year because they marketed their name well. In very general terms, forensic examiners make the most in defense litigation cases or in e-discovery if they can run a large number of cases at once (and bill multiple clients).  Those salary levels are typically followed by federal government contractors, federal government employees, state government employees, military, and finally local government examiners, respectively. Commercial salaries run the gamut depending on experience, size of the company, and corporate interest in forensics (either because of proactivity or public embarrassment). TR: What advice do you have for someone who is trying to decide whether or not they want to work as a digital forensics examiner, or for someone just starting out in the field? JI: Read this article!  Seriously, I would spend a little time on LinkedIn and reach out to people in digital forensics to ask them many of the same questions you’ve asked me.   Find people who work for the organizations or companies you want to work for and let them tell you about the day-to-day grind.  I field one or two inquiries a week through either my LinkedIn or school email addresses, and I’m happy to offer my advice depending on their individual situations. If you have a little money to spend, I’d suggest signing up for one of the training classes offered by the large computer forensic tool manufacturers to get a feel for what’s involved with the work and the ways in which it’s done.   If the class holds your interest, I’d look into the excellent programs in some universities at either the BS or MS levels (like the Masters of Computer Forensics available from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, where I teach). TR: If you have anything else youd like to add about your career or the field in general, please feel free to share it. JI: Computer forensics definitely isn’t for everyone, and that’s OK.  Before spending a lot of time or money, find a digital forensics professional in your area, offer to buy him or her a cup of coffee, and pick their brains for an hour.  Most of us are more than willing to share our knowledge, as that’s how we came up ourselves.   Digital forensics is a growth field (let’s face it, computers aren’t going away anytime soon), and there’s plenty of work for everyone.  However, if you don’t value truth and aren’t able to stand up for your work in the face of adversity, you won’t last long in this business where reputations are everything.   I may not know a given forensic examiner personally, but I can guarantee you that I’m one phone call away from someone who does, and those unofficial “hall files” get passed around between examiners quickly.  One instance of poor candor or lack of responsibility can end a career in its tracks. All that said, it’s been a fantastic field for me, and I’m grateful to everyone I’ve worked with in the past for the lessons they’ve taught me and the experiences that they’ve imparted.  It’s been a wild ride.

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

6 Keys to Succeeding at a Job Fair

6 Keys to Succeeding at a Job Fair 6 Keys to Succeeding at a Job Fair "Here. Take my résumé," demanded a desperate job hunter at a recent job fair, as he thrust his document over the shoulder of someone standing between him and the human resources staffer at her company's table. Not surprisingly, the staffer took it, tossed it on to a pile of résumés, and remained focused solely on the person directly in front of her.Another job hunter was seen trolling the room, scooping into a large bag all the goody giveaways he could find on the employers' tables: pens, candy, water bottles, etc. He left behind all of the literature describing the companies and their open positions. Assuming he wouldn't be remembered, he made another pass around the room, trying to get the recruiters and hiring managers who were on hand to pay attention to him. He had already branded himself a taker instead of a networker, and no one gave him the time of day.Sadly, these are depictions of job hunter activity at recent events recently observed in the greater Boston area. Job fai rs are great networking events. However, for them to be effective, remember these key points:1. Figure out what kind of job fair is the right one for you. Whatever you think about Gertrude Stein's famous assertion, "Rose is a rose is a rose," there are real differences among job fairs.Some fairs are open house style functions hosted by a single company with many jobs to fill. Others are organized and run by companies whose business it is to gather a variety of employers with jobs to fill together. Some are aimed at recent college grads or entry-level professional type positions, while others are geared to more seasoned individuals. Industry groups or alumni associations conduct still other events, each with their own specific type of job seeker as their target audience.2. Provide your résumé when you register online. Often, those conducting the job fair try to collect résumés during registration. Typically, they will then make the résumés they amass available to the employers at the fair. This way, even if you don't get to speak with someone at the event, an employer can contact you if you're a strong potential fit for a role they're seeking to fill.3. Research employers that will be present. When you register for a job fair, it is important to understand what companies, nonprofits and governmental entities will be present. Check out their websites, and research them on LinkedIn, Facebook, Glassdoor.com and similar websites to stand out from the rest of the crowd. You should be able to begin a conversation with something along the lines of, "I understand that your company is…"4. Know your target jobs at each company. When you're researching companies, be sure to investigate what jobs they have open that match your credentials. Figure out which ones are realistic, and key in on those companies when you first enter the job fair. Even if the people present who are representing the company aren't recruiting for those specific roles, taking a few minutes to show them you've done your homework could ensure they take your résumé back with them and get it into the right hands.5. Bring plenty of résumés and business cards. You never want to get caught short of résumés or business cards. While you are walking around the room, you just might meet another job hunter that can become a valuable part of your network. There might be more than one company representative at any given table, and so on. Wherever possible, the goal should be to get a card for every one that you give away so that you can follow up after the event with a short email.6. Keep the employer's needs in mind. Be aware of what is going on in the room around you. Employers attend to meet lots of people, and not to be monopolized by just a few. You'll be appreciated if you keep your conversation focused and brief when there are several others waiting to speak with a given company representative. Remember, unless there are few people around, job fairs are typically not for long conversations or full-scale interviews. Treat them as opportunities to introduce yourself and to begin a discussion that can be continued later.Job fairs present a great opportunity to actually have the personal contact with employers that you lack when submitting your résumé online. These can be great networking events when you take the time to fully prepare and engage in targeted purposeful conversations.Happy hunting!Arnie Fertig is the head coach of JOBHUNTERCOACH.COM, where he utilizes his extensive background in HR Staffing and as owner of a recruiting company to help mid-career job-hunters land their next job. Arnie provides one-to-one coaching services to individuals throughout the U.S. in all aspects of the job hunt, including: resume writing, personal branding, utilizing social media, enhancing networking skills, preparing for interviews, and negotiating compensation.

Monday, November 18, 2019

Melinda Gates likes to do this odd thing to jumpstart her morning routine

Melinda Gates likes to do this odd thing to jumpstart her morning routine Melinda Gates likes to do this odd thing to jumpstart her morning routine Melinda Gates is known as Bill Gates’s wife, but she’s long become equally known as a supporter of women through her various organizations and philanthropies. She fights for women’s rights as the co-head of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, funds female entrepreneurs through her investment firm Pivotal Ventures, and donates billions a year to charity with her husband. Her new book is “The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World.”She told The Cut about her morning routine â€" it turns out she’s a morning person.“I like to get up around 6:30 a.m., and I spend that first hour in ‘quiet time.’ I do meditation, some stretching, yoga, and I always do some kind of spiritual reading, like Mark Nepo’s  The Book of Awakening. Even if it’s cold here in Seattle, I’ll get outside. I really like to go in the lake when it’s cold outside, or get my feet out in our yard, in our garden. Then I try to have a quick breakfast with my daughter Phoebe, who is a sophomore in high school. I’m from Texas, so about once a week I’ll eat huevos rancheros, which is my all-time favorite. Sometimes I’ll just have a grab-and-go muffin or yogurt, or oatmeal in the winter. Then I’ll go into the office, either at the Foundation or my Pivotal Ventures office.”Gates says she slugs down black coffee but tries to have her final cup by 1 p.m. In the evenings, she has a totally sane “no work after dinner” rule that she made up about four years ago. She told The Cut:“I generally have a couple cups of black coffee in the morning, but I’m 54, so I try to stop having caffeine by 1 p.m. And I love iced tea - I grew up in the South, so I have a lot of good memories of being with my mom after school. She would sit down, even though I was one of four kids, and would make us each a glass of iced tea. We’d sit and talk, and she’d listen to my day. I still have iced tea every day.”You might also enjoy… New neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happy Strangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds 10 lessons from Benjamin Franklin’s daily schedule that will double your productivity The worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs 10 habits of mentally strong people

Sunday, November 17, 2019

3 Ways to Be Successful at Your New Job - The Muse

3 Ways to Be Successful at Your New Job - The Muse 3 Ways to Be Successful at Your New Job Beginning a new job can be charged with an odd combination of excitement, fear, and anxiety. You’re pumped to start this chapter of your professional life. You’re scared of all the new stuff you’ll be required to learn. You’re worried about fitting in (or worried that your boss is worried), catching on quickly, and exceling in your role. These feelings are all completely normal. While you probably won’t be able to extinguish all of them in your first week or month, you can minimize them by having the right mindset. If you want to be successful, you’ve got to go in on solid footing. Your goal is to build trust early on, get noticed before you accomplish some major initiative, and give yourself the option of making this a long-term career stay. Here’s how to do it: 1. Rather Than Thinking You Can Rest Now That You’re Employed, Think About What’s Next Regardless of your shiny, new title, always remember that you’re the CEO of your own career. Having a CEO mindset means being willing to take a proactive versus reactive approach to your work. That means not only working with the agenda your manager establishes for you but also setting actionable goals for yourself. You need to do the work you’re given and assigned, and you need to identify opportunities that are within your reach, even if they aren’t in your job description per se. A CEO mindset also requires building relationships across the company- not just in your department with people on your team. It means staying focused on your professional development by staying on top of industry news, trends, and the latest research. It means delivering more than what’s expected of you. When you have a true CEO attitude, you aren’t just going to work each day and getting paidâ€"you’re thinking big, building a bright future. 2. Rather Than Only Collaborating With Your Team, Think About What You Can Learn From All Your Colleagues Most people think of informational meetings solely as an opportunity to build their network outside of their company or to network for a new job. But if you want to increase your influence and learning curve when you begin a new position, it’s in your best interest to schedule these meetings after you’ve landed the job. Think of these in-house informational meetings as providing a unique opportunity for you to meet your colleagues and learn about the company’s mission and trajectory- beyond what you gleaned from your interviews or any onboarding. It’s a great way to introduce yourself, establish your role with the organization, and build your personal brand with respect to what’s going on inside the company. Once you identify individuals within your department that you’d like to get to know, request 15 minutes of their time within your first few weeks at the job. For a productive meeting, prepare in advance: Learn as much as you can about the person and her background. Remember that the focus is on the other personâ€"you’re there to be a sponge and soak up her wisdom and experience. Each meeting is a chance for you to build upon a network of allies, an asset no matter where you are in your career. 3. Rather Than Assuming All Is Well, Schedule Your Own Performance Reviews Approach your new job with genuine curiosity and a longing to consistently improve, and you’ll reap the rewards. Although a lot of companies require annual or bi-annual employee performance reviews, waiting until you’ve been at the company for six months or even a year to get solid feedback isn’t going to help you grow. Instead schedule your own performance reviews and arm yourself with questions for your manager about where you are and what you could be doing better. Consider scheduling regular mini-reviews on a monthly basis with your manager, team, and colleagues. Don’t assume because you haven’t received any constructive criticism that all is running smoothly. Some managers have a hard time dishing out truly negative feedback, but if you mistake silence for praise, you’re not going to be making much of a mark for yourself. By directly requesting information on how you’re doing, you establish the precedent that you care, that you want to be given direction and insight that’ll help you help the company Remember that no job is new forever. Change is scary and it can be hard to get ahead when you’re simply trying to learn the ropes, but mindset changes make it possible to succeed early and often. Plus, it’s to your advantage to stoke the fire and be consistently curious and eager to engage with your colleagues in departments near and far. Lastly, if your dream job is to one day be a CEO, there’s no time like the present to develop and hone that mindset. Photo of woman on her first day of work courtesy of Eric Audras/Getty Images.

Saturday, November 16, 2019

Engineering Paves The Way For Safe Sustainable Ambulance Patient Transport Care

Engineering Paves The Way For Safe Sustainable Ambulance Patient Transport Care Engineering Paves The Way For Safe Sustainable Ambulance Patient Transport Care Engineering Paves The Way For Safe Sustainable Ambulance Patient Transport Care (L to R) WPI undergraduate student Jonathan K. Graziasi,UMass/Memorial EMS, Dr. Paul D. Cotnoir, PHd WPI ambulance vibration experimental setup showing maniken, vibration recorder hook-up WPI undergradate student Nicole Klegrateio prepares to record vibration data Engineering students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Massachusetts, are working with the emergency medical service (EMS) at the University of Massachusetts Medical School to modernize ambulances for more effective patient transportation. These projects have linked the world of mechanical engineering with that of emergency medical care in a unique and thought provoking manner. One such research project resulted in the authors Phd dissertation entitled, Ambulance Vibration Suppression Via Force Field Domain Control. This PhD dissertation experimentally characterized the vibration amplitude, frequency, and energy associated with ambulance travel and defined the relationship of the vibration to safety, comfort and care of ambulance patients. Further, the experimentally derived vibration data were used to characterize road forcing functions that simulate typical ambulance travel over the undulating surface of a variety of common road surfaces. In the future, this could be used to help design a workable vibration attenuation solution for emergency medical vehicles and any equipment which may have to be used in such a vehicle. The benefits of this study are widespread and encompass the needs and comfort of patients and members of the EMS community alike. The project also underscores the benefits of analyzing a problem in one discipline (negative health effects of ambulance vibration) by using tools from another discipline (vibration analysis of machine tools). The safety and comfort of passengers in acute care vehicles is an issue of major interest. In addition to the risks associated with motor vehicle accidents, ground transport of injured patients exposes both the patient and ambulance EMTs to possibly hazardous shocks and vibrations generated by travel at moderate to high speeds over uneven road surfaces. Due to the already compromised health of most ambulance patients, the road shocks can negatively affect brain, organ and muscle-skeletal structure and function, raising the chances of negative health outcomes. In addition, the bouncy ride in the patient compartment of an ambulance can significantly exacerbate the difficulty EMTs may have in performing such routine procedures as starting intravenous lines, hearing heart and breath sounds or performing any of a multitude of tasks which require skilled eye-hand coordination and sensory input. The current interest in health care reform and patient-centered care is creating significant pressure on the industry to continually improve services and expand the level and quality of care which can be provided. Studies from all over the globe associated with ambulance modernization have revealed a need for greater patient comfort and safety during transport in order to reduce the likelihood of ride-induced patient trauma, increase the occupational safety of EMS crews, and to increase the scope and raise the standard of care of mobile, in-route treatment. In a rather serendipitous occurrence, the authors PhD advisor at MIRAD Laboratory, WPI, Dr. Mustapha S. Fofana has spent a good part of his career delving into the mathematical aspects of the vibration analysis and control of machining, specifically concentrating on the elimination of chatter induced problems. When Dr. Fofana was approached by the University of Massachusetts Emergency Medical Service to study ambulance modernization, the link between patient care and vibration (chatter) attenuation in ambulance design, seemed to become a problem whose potential analysis might yield to the same engineering methodologies utilized in the study of machining phenomena. The first step in solving any engineering problem is to attempt to completely understand the root causes and fundamental nature of the problem. A team of WPI graduate and undergraduate students was assembled to do just that. Experimental procedures were designed and carried out to acquire vibration data on four, typical US-manufactured Type I or Type III ambulances from three New England emergency medical services. The ambulances were driven over four different road surface types at three constant speed settings. Emergency vehicles and drivers were provided to the team by the UMASS Memorial Emergency Medical Service, the Putnam CT Emergency Medical Service, and the Woodstock CT Volunteer Fire Association. Also, rental of vibration measurement hardware and software from Instrumented Sensor Technology of Okemos, MI was provided at a substantial educational discount in support of this work. The goal of this initial work was to characterize the vibration amplitude, frequency, and energy associated with ambulance travel and the attendant impacts of road-induced vibration on patients and crew. This data would help us to better understand the nature and magnitude of ambulance vibration and could later serve as a database from which potential vibration attenuation solutions might arise. WPI power spectrum density curve showing how energy content of ambulance vibration is in the exact range which can lead to physiological impact. The results of the teams road studies indicated that average vertical vibration amplitudes of .46 to 2.55 m/sec2 were recorded in the patient compartments of the four ambulances. Power spectrum analysis of the data revealed that the vibration energy and resulting vertical acceleration forces were concentrated in the .1 to 6 Hz range. The original vibration data was used to define relationships between ambulance vibration and the impact of whole body vibration on human physiology and performance. When compared with known whole body vibration data, these average acceleration forces could have potentially negative medical implications to patients with a variety of compromised health conditions. They were in excess of what is considered to be a normal human comfort level for vibration, and most definitely were in a vibration spectrum which could present impediments to performance for the medical team on-board. The vibration levels measured all had ramifications for the safety, comfort and care of ambulance patients. Phase portrait analysis combined with the power spectrum data revealed the presence of nonlinearities, stochastic fluctuations and time delays inherent in the data. From this data analytical forcing functions which describe the vibrations encountered in a typical ambulance ride were developed. The forcing functions and ambulance vibration model were utilized to derive a generalized equation for the control of vibration attenuation solutions to accommodate the nonlinearities, stochastic fluctuations and time delays present in the ambulance vibration data. As a result of this study, a library of vibration data for ambulances travelling at various speeds over various road services now exists and can be used by medical equipment manufactures to aid in the design of their mobile medical devices and vehicles. The WPI team is working now to make this data available to the medical device and vehicle industry. Going forward, the WPI team will explore the development, vehicle retrofit, and test of a physical vibration attenuation control system based on the models developed in this study. Other areas of exploration include the possibility of employing the model to improve the design and performance of any medical or life-saving equipment which must be used in a mobile environment, including a whole host of vibration-resistant health monitoring systems, like defibrillators and EKG machines. In addition, the valuable forcing function data could be used to develop vibration isolating stretchers and mattresses, alternative stock suspensions for ambulances, the design of smaller, lower payload ambulances which could utilize softer suspensions. The use of the vibration data to develop an interactive simulation to help train ambulance drivers to operate vehicles in a vibration sensitive manner is also being explored by the author and a team of video game designers at Becker College in Worcester. The broader significance of this work lies in enhancing the patient-centered care associated with ambulance travel by improving patient comfort and safety through the assessment and administration of mobile medical interventions with improved precision, accuracy and safety. Author Paul D. Cotnoir PhD, P.E. Department of Design, Becker College, Worcester MA

Friday, November 15, 2019

The Secret to Answering Behavioral Interview Questions

The Secret to Answering Behavioral Interview Questions Behavioral Interview Questions The Secret to Answering Behavioral Interview Questions Some of my favorite jokes begin as stories; you know, the ones that start with: So, this guy walks into a bar, or These two frogs are sharing a big lily pad, when all of a sudden Stories can be effective ways of telling a joke or describing an event. They can also make a difference in the job interview as you try to convince a hiring manager that you're the right person for the job. They're the best way to answer behavioral interview questions. Hiring managers ask these questions to get a feel for how you acted in particular work situations to see how you might act in similar situations in the future. Here are three examples of behavioral questions a job seeker might face in an interview: You say on your resume that you closed three major projects in the same month. How did you organize your workload? Tell me about a time when you had to make a decision that didn't please everyone? Your background tells me you're an idea person. What was your best idea and how did you come up with it? You can make your answers strong and convincing by preparing them in a three-part story format. Learn all about it in this new article in's Learning Center, How to Answer Behavioral Interview Questions. It includes a downloadable worksheet that you can use to prepare stories that are based on accomplishments you cite in your resume. You can also use it for other behavioral interview questions, such as how you dealt with a stressful situation or how you put in extra time to get a particular job done right. In the end, you want to make sure your answers support the skills and personal attributes that are critical to the job and the employer. Do that thoroughly and confidently and you just might get the offer.

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Boost Your Job Search With Seasons Greetings

Boost Your Job Search With Season's Greetings Boost Your Job Search With Season's Greetings How the right mix of season’s greetings and (humble) self-promotion will help you land new job leads.I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: The holidays are a great time to reconnect with your network. Whether it’s via email, an e-card or a traditional card, use your holiday greetings to benefit your job-search efforts. Here are five items to include in your holiday messages to keep your job search moving forward during the holiday season.(1) ContextIf you’re sending a note to someone you haven’t spoken to in a while, jog their memory. Mention when you last communicated with one another or how you first met. Don’t be afraid to personalize the message by bringing up little details you know about the person, such as a shared interest.(2) AppreciationThis is a great opportunity to thank each recipient for their support over the past year. Whenever possible, be specific. Thank them for taking the time to speak with you about a particular company, or for introducing you to someone who works for your target employer.(3) UpdatesUse this message to communicate any developments in your job search and reiterate your career goals. For example, you might mention which organizations you’ve been speaking with, or what professional development activities you’re doing to keep your skills sharp. This is especially helpful to send to your professional references.(4) InterestIf you’re reaching out to a recruiter or hiring manager whom you met in the past, reiterate your interest in working with their organization. This is especially useful if you made it to the final interview round but did not get the job. This way, if things don’t work out with the other candidate, you’ve done something nice to keep your brand top of mind.(5) Call to actionSimilar to your cover letters, your message should contain what marketers refer to as a “call to action.” Don’t leave the ball in their court. Close your message with a next step, such as an invitation to mee t for coffee in the New Year. This will give you another reason to keep the communication going throughout January.On behalf of Ask Amanda and Ladders, I’d like to wish you and your families the happiest of holidays and all the best in the New Year! “Season’s Greetings” image courtesy of Paperless Post

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Dave Carvajal Explains What It Takes to Lead a Startup

Dave Carvajal Explains What It Takes to Lead a Startup Dave Carvajal Explains What It Takes to Lead a Startup Are You Ready to Lead a Startup? Ask Dave Carvajal Do you know what it takes to be a leader? Dave Carvajal does. The startup world is an exciting place. With constant change, novel experiences, innovation, and collaboration, working at and leading a startup requires a certain level of adaptability that according to Dave Carvajal, founder of the executive search firm Dave Partners not everyone possesses. There is a clear distinction between entrepreneurship and leadership. Not every entrepreneur can cross the chasm to become a leader, Carvajal explained. But why trust Dave Carvajal's opinion? Simple: It's what he does for a living. For over 20 years, Carvajal has helped companies develop their recruitment teams and fill their open positions with boundless energy and charisma. After working for two years in Prudential's investment-banking analyst program at the beginning of his career, Carvajal found his true calling in the world of talent acquisition. He left the world of spreadsheets and derivatives behind to work for one of New York City's top executive-search firms. Later, he joined HotJobs.com, now known as Yahoo HotJobs, as a co-founder and Vice President of Human Resources, building out the team and exceeding projected goals within the company. Carvajal then moved on to cultivate the team at TheLadders, now known as Ladders, where he continued to make a name for himself in the recruiting industry. After a shift in perspective and passion, Carvajal decided to leave the corporate world for a more entrepreneurial venture, becoming the go-to expert for filling leadership roles and curating executive teams for newly created technology startups. Helping companies, such as Tumblr and Shutterstock, build out their internal recruitment and leadership teams, Carvajal knows what it takes to be successful as an executive at a startup and has even written a book about it titled, Hire Smart From the Start: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Finding, Catching, and Keeping the Best Talent for Your Company. On top of helping entrepreneurs find success in the startup world, Carvajal's book also taps into his philanthropic side 100 percent of the proceeds from his book will be donated to Room to Read to promote literacy in the developing world. However, before you can use Carvajal's advice to help land a leadership position, you need to figure out if being a leader is right for you. There is a clear distinction between entrepreneurship and leadership. Not every entrepreneur can cross the chasm to become a leader. Are you ready to lead? Start by doing some serious soul-searching to determine if leading a startup is what you really want. Carvajal suggests asking yourself the following seven questions: Do I really want to do this? Am I prepared to roll up my sleeves? Can I handle the time commitment required, including possible all-nighters? Am I willing to do what it takes to make this successful? Will the sacrifices I need to make be worth it to me? Is this a team that I fit well with? Do I believe in the values, mission, and culture of the company? Once you are 100 percent certain this is your next step, you need to know what recruiters, like Carvajal, look for in startup leaders. What are the key qualities that separate successful candidates from the rest? To be an executive leader, you need humility Carvajal's job is to take fledgling, technology startups and find candidates to create an efficient executive board with the goal of exponentially growing the companies' revenue by millions of dollars. In order to find the right leaders to reach these formidable goals, Carvajal utilizes psychology to identify leaders who possess the right combination of competence, confidence, and skill. Studies show that people with a high level of confidence in their abilities often overestimate their actual skill level. Using this logic, one of the best qualities to look for in an executive leader is a quality that, according to Carvajal, is largely underestimated in American business today: humility. The best leaders are committed to continuous self-improvement. In order to learn and grow, you must have an openness that humility allows, revealed Carvajal. To be a leader at a startup requires people who are able to adapt, collaborate, both lead and follow, and inspire others around a vision. There needs to be a level of agility that allows leaders, and, by extension the company, to zigzag and build a meritocracy where the best ideas rise to the top. The best leaders are committed to continuous self-improvement. For Carvajal, this means learning agility, being scrappy, leading by example, and demonstrating equal comfort as player and coach, are all things that matter at startups. Admittedly, these soft skills are hard to demonstrate via a resume and during the interview process. So, how do you show headhunters and employers that you have the qualities they are seeking? Demonstrate your ability to build structures To be considered for a startup leadership position, you need to highlight the areas of your experience where you successfully have established structures and previously led teams or business units. According to Carvajal, there are two types of people in the workforce: those who are good at building structures and those who are good at following the structures created before them. The candidates who have spent a majority of their career in large, corporate environments may not be adept at creating the structures that a startup needs to grow and flourish. If I can find someone who has experience building structure and scaling organizations in terms of the infrastructure, processes, system, and people, I would much rather choose the person with that proven experience than take a chance on someone who's never done it, has very rarely done it, or has done it without success, Carvajal explained. While Carvajal admits it's not a complete deal-breaker to have little experience in this area, highlighting instances where you helped develop an internal structure, led teams on different types of projects, or created teams within your company will propel you forward in the application process. Proven like-to-like experience in scaling and building structure is the best example to show on a resume and demonstrate in an interview, Carvajal adds. He also noted that to stand out, a candidate should be able to adeptly talk about a problem set they've tackled and how their experiences of both success and failure inspired new approaches and ways of thinking. But, what if you don't have solid, concrete experiences to bring up? Don't worry! There are still ways to showcase your best self in hopes of landing the job, according to Carvajal: Learn: Research how the greatest companies make the best hires. Focus on what these companies do and want not what you do and want. Network: Get to know the best people in your industry. The best jobs are often not advertised, and since headhunters target the best people in the field, it's beneficial to be in those circles. Get your resume professionally written: Your resume should read like a marketing brochure, highlighting your benefits to the employer. Most resumes are a poorly written collection of accomplishments that read like a technical manual not the cohesive career story you want to sell to employers. Create your own personal blueprint: Write down what drives, motivates, and inspires you at work to anchor yourself when applying for new positions. Use social media: Share original content around how you have succeeded in overcoming some challenge, achieving high measure of growth, or even explaining what you learned after a work failure and how you would apply that knowledge next time. While this seems like a lot of effort, Carvajal did share this tidbit of advice to help keep your leadership job search and your career in perspective: Provide value. Keep your head down, stay focused, and remain driven to help achieve the company's mission. Does your resume showcase your leadership potential? We can help with a professionally written resume! To learn more about hiring, recruiting, and making yourself the best candidate for an executive position, check out Carvajal's latest book, Hire Smart From the Start: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Finding, Catching, and Keeping the Best Talent for Your Company. All profits go to the literacy charity, Room to Read. Recommended Reading: 10 Powerful Changes for Your Senior-Level Resume 5 Ways to Evaluate Company Culture During a Job Interview Want to Work for a Startup? Talk to David Gaspin

Monday, November 11, 2019

The Honest to Goodness Truth on Ad Resume

The Honest to Goodness Truth on Ad Resume For example, if you've got an important employment gap since your final position, you might want to use a functional resume rather than a chronological one. Analyze the job-posting and the rest of the available information pertaining to that position, comb the corporation's website, speak to folks working for the organization and speak with those who are in exactly the same field. For this reason, you must identify which position you are looking for. If you are not sure, it's worth your time to get hold of the agency and ask which would be most suitable for the position. In case you have no less than a couple of years of digital marketing and advertising experience, utilize a resume summary. Let's imagine that your resume is the sole key to receiving the job. An offer will construct your confidence for the job you truly want. Obviously, if a work offer looks too great to be true, it probably is. The Key to Successful Ad Resume Keeping up a strong tone shows hiring managers which you are confident and have what is necessary to join the team. The details here are needed so if one is regarded as a possible employer, it is going to be simple for the enterprise to get in contact with the applicant and be scheduled for an interview. In preceding decades, applying to a different job was simple. Try to remember, the organization may be called to confirm your employment. Only one paragraph is sufficient for devoting to the qualification portion of your abilities. Just match your qualifications to every facet of the position you're applying for. Never, under any conditions, say you don't have any questions. Have a look at documentation on how best to do it here. The New Angle On Ad Resume Just Released So make an outstanding impression the very first time if you truly want the position you're applying for. In a CV, for instance, if you're asking for work in education, you may want to place your teaching experience on top of your CV. If you are in possession of a very good work history, even when you lack a level, you're going to be preferred as you're able to assume the position with little if any training with your hands-on knowledge coming handy. To begin with, you derive the knowledge. The Ultimate Ad Resume Trick Make sure that you do not incorporate any salary data in your cover letter. Your resume must earn a statement about not only w ho you are but how you're able to benefit the business. Your cover letter is crucial to your success. An excellent cover letter might be absolutely the most crucial step in securing a new job. Targeted cover letters are the way to generate a fantastic impression. There are a lot of tactics to really start the letter. Click to make a new email. Proofread your cover letters and ask somebody else to proofread too. Top Ad Resume Choices You'll still give numbers to show your knowledge. Let's start with a fast overview of resumes, because they are more familiar to the majority of American writers than CVs. To begin with, make a simple collection of digital advertising skills, like the one below. Using Craigslist to market your house business is a simple and cost-effective approach to bring attention to your company. A strong resume is the very first step to gaining the interest of hiring managers and receiving your foot in the door for an outstanding advertising agency. You'll probably need to do a few touch up spots following your third application, but only utilize as much mud as you demand. Your resume must stick out from dozens or even hundreds of different appl ications if you want to find a call back. Craigslist is an excellent method to draw attention to your company at no expense to yourself other than a tiny moment. Not everybody wants a resume. Nobody can guarantee that somebody else is likely to offer you a job. Rather than posting your work post in every work website and FB groups in your vicinity, try out the next strategy next moment. The Key to Successful Ad Resume Get on the telephone and call anyone who might have the ability to provide you information. When posting your resume online, read the site's privacy policy to view how your information is going to be used. Missing contact info. Be absolutely, positively certain to set your contact data in the huge box by means of your ad.

Sunday, November 10, 2019

Customer Service Resume Summary Secrets That No One Else Knows About

Customer Service Resume Summary Secrets That No One Else Knows About Resume samples are a beneficial means to direct your own writing. Using adjectives is among the simplest approaches to emphasize and improve the essential points in your resume. Resume examples for free will help you in a step-by-step process about how to compose your resume. Include what you've learned that would be helpful to the organization. Some customer service resume samples are offered on the internet, and they could have the ability to supply additional handy tips regarding inclusions, but they might not always have the most optimum structure. Customer service reps should be able to detach themselves from situations and to bear in mind it is usually not personal. Use the search box to find just what you want to get. The Meaning of Customer Service Resume Summary Sometimes the customer service world will throw you a curveball. You ought to be trying to emphasis how you are going to assist the emp loyer increase customer satisfaction and sell more goods and solutions. If you wish to work in retail specifically, we've also produced a detailed guide on how best to compose a retail resume. It's rather easy to tell the difference. For the reason, it's necessary to have a top quality cv or resume that stand out from the others. Committed to remain constantly conscious of customer should make sure a secure and secure shopping atmosphere. An applicant which has a close match of keywords utilized in their job application with the ones utilized in the work ad is going to have greater prospect of being hired. Thus it is critical for any candidate gearing up for his dream job to experience a couple of content that are already offered. Everything about your resume is selling one product you and if you are wanting to work in retail, you want to demonstrate that you understand just what it requires to sell yourself. If you're searching for a position in customer support, whether it's at a call center or face-to-face, use our completely free customer service resume sample that will help you land an interview ASAP. Call center representatives hear a great deal of negativity, and that means you must demonstrate that you are able to handle it. To compose the objection section of a customer service resume, you will need to determine the significant tasks to be done at work. Others are recognized for post customer support. The Customer Service Resume Summary Trap There are a lot of soft skills you should cultivate if you intend on working in customer support. Though a standalone objective statement was once standard practice resume resumes, it's now obsolete, meaning that a well-written summary of rep experience is key customer catching the eye of any prospective employer. In case you have a great deal of experience in customer support, you might want to use a combination format to highlight bo th your years of expertise and accolades. With your understanding of your intended business, it's time to work out how you fit in (or need to). Also, employers wish to observe the effect your work has had. A legal professional seeking the most suitable job ought to have a strong resume as a way to be noticed by the employers. Before you complete a work application, write your resume or walk in the interview space, find out more about the organization and the position you're applying for. Work Ethic As an entry-level employee, you will have many opportunities to show that you're a wonderful fit for your work. If you trained other employees, it indicates you have management ability, and a lot of experience. It is possible to then tailor your experience section to the work offer. Despite no experience, you still ought to show experience. Think of your own work experience, and where you are able to quantify it.

Saturday, November 9, 2019

Resumegenius.com - an in Depth Anaylsis on What Works and What Doesnt

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Friday, November 8, 2019

Rsume - the Conspiracy

Rsume - the Conspiracy Ok, I Think I Understand Rsume, Now Tell Me About Rsume! For others, you might require an entirely new resume. While all resumes should offer information on your work and education experience, together with your abilities and accomplishments, there are various ways to present this info. The aim of a resume is to highlight your skills, experience and accomplishments that are relevant to the role you wish to be in. Ensure you highlight technical wisdom and certifications. In many instances, your resume is the very first document a hiring manager will examine when reviewing your program, and therefore is a real first impression. It isn't your work history or a duplicate of your job description. Take a look at the list below, and get prepared to make your resume way more exciting. Below, you will locate a list of resume examples that could assist you with your work search. 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The Good, the Bad and Rsume For example, if you've got an important employment gap since your final position, you might want to use a functional resume rather than a chronological one. You list your latest position first. Now you have to find out the resume keywords and phrases employed for your intended position. When you've reviewed resumes in your field, peruse resumes across fields to know how to vary using action verbs and receive a feel for what makes a potent accomplishment statement.

Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Can Resumes Be 2 Pages Reviews & Guide

Can Resumes Be 2 Pages Reviews & Guide Try, if you're able to, to produce the break in information between two individual jobs. Possessing a strong resume will permit you find numerous great jobs. Transportation jobs involve a lot of responsibility and your resume will want to reflect you can deal with that. Make certain you choose the most suitable one for the work offer. The Unexpected Truth About Can Resumes Be 2 Pages Utilizing a character return can cause formatting to modify. Make sure the stream of the resume is appealing and the formatting appears professional. When formatting page two of your resume, it's better to use fundamental formatting to make sure your resume will be simple to read. To find some formatting tips for your resume, take a look at our samples. The Can Resumes Be 2 Pages Cover Up Applicants using this are those that are asking for an entry-level position or if you're transitioning to some other career. Possessing a very clear and professiona l resume is vital in the medical field. If you're attempting to acquire work in accounting or finance you require averystrong resume. Accounting and finance managers may want to see your technical understanding. If you're able to do that in 1 page, definitely do. For some it might be hard to condense a resume down to a single page. If you believe that a 1 page resume is essential, you're mistaken. Including your name near the page number is extremely desirable in case resume pages become separated from one another. Frequently, the application instructions for a specific position will state if it's the CV or resume is requested. Template designs are for individual use only and might not be resold or redistributed under any conditions. Using templates may also make sure that the format is accurate. Chronological Resume Format These format has become the most typical format employed for resumes. What Can Resumes Be 2 Pages Is - and What it Is Not Though it is usually good practice to prevent putting references on resumes so as to avoid getting your references become worn out by casual inquiries, it helps to attach a whole collection of references to the resume you bring to the interview. There are a couple common forms of resumes, and we're likely to evaluate when (or if) you ought to use every one of them. These templates are going to be your guide to writing a resume that's eye-catching and will certainly impress the employer. Proceed to Glassdoor and see whether you may ascertain the preferences of the companies where you're applying. Don't incorporate an entire page on customer service positions you held 15 years back in the event you're asking for an accounting position. The health care industry can be quite competitive. Unique kinds of work in the food service industry require resumes with a number of the very same skills. The Fundamentals of Can Resumes Be 2 Pages Revealed Moreover, it is helpful to show you're seriously interested i n the available position. Even if the info is relevant, you don't really need to include positions you held upwards of a decade ago. Your resume is a chance to demonstrate the admissions committee that you're more than a number. Don't be scared to use numbers and insider stipulations. Possessing a well-formatted, clean and professional resume is a significant way to create a wonderful first impression, which will assist you in getting the job which you are really interested in. For me, it is a fun little challenge. There are many ways to approach the skills section. Therefore, if you're attempting to cut down, make certain you simply have three or four sections on your resume. Even in the event you've been working for many decades, you should attempt to continue to keep your resume to 2 pages if at all possible. By way of example, two pages may provide you more space up front to craft a considerable summary statement rather than a pithy one-line objective. Forget the conc ept of resume length. If so, locate a way to lower your second page. Most Noticeable Can Resumes Be 2 Pages While your resume needs to be thorough, it is likewise important that resume is concise. There are a few fields that need a long resume as a result of inclusion of research, publications and in depth projects. You will need to eliminate irrelevant and outdated details. Our resume examples can ensure you're prepared in the event you receive a referral. Can Resumes Be 2 Pages - the Conspiracy Experience is the most important in this market, so writing a resume that highlights your previous work is critical. Writing a strong application is a challenging procedure and we would like to make it simpler. Start by producing a 2-page resume. Writing a resume for employment in the art industry can be difficult. Can Resumes Be 2 Pages Explained Recruiters and employers just have a few moments to determine whether your resume is a superb fit for the function. Chronological r esumes have a tiny trouble organizing diverse abilities and experience. So join me and learn how to repair this. Some employers need you to provide references as a piece of the job application procedure. Recruiters and hiring managers sometimes need to find every small individual's employment history. Job seekers can choose whether to send the complete document or only the first two pages to a prospective employer, depending on the work opportunity requirements. They deserve to find good content quickly. The Pain of Can Resumes Be 2 Pages You're likely to need to cut stuff. Many struggle with the question of the number of pages ought to be in a resume. You also need to leave something to speak about in the interview. In many instances, these entry-level job-seekers don't have sufficient relevant experience to justify over a page.

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Veterinary Technician Resume - the Story

Veterinary Technician Resume - the Story The Truth About Veterinary Technician Resume If it's possible to communicate in a means to inspire others, you're more inclined to be tapped for leadership positions later on. There are a lot of availabilities hanging around for the proper candidates and tons of prospective workers hoping to discover availabilities important to them. If you may talk or write about an item or service in a manner that makes people wish to get it, you'll be an important team member! To be a prosperous Veterinary Assistant, an individual has to be sympathetic towards all living things. After you are finished answering their interview questions, your employer will provide you the opportunity to ask them any questions that you can have. You've got to start with analyzing the work description as advertised by the employer. When it has to do with sending in applications, after that you can tailor your CV to underline the skills you know prospective employers are looking for. You need to find out how to counsel them. Telling your prospective employer about your previous work experience as a veterinary technician or a similar position is also an extraordinary approach to indicate that you have what is needed to be a terrific employee. Our veterinary career profiles offer specific information regarding the essence of the work, training, education, salary and a lot more. In the duration of a single day, an assistant provides help to veterinarians and veterinary technicians which then permits those team members to do the tasks and duties of their positions. Choosing the veterinary receptionist CV sample is a fantastic way to select the strain from the practice of applying for jobs. In an identical way which you might reference resume samples, the next Veterinary Technician cover letter example will allow you to compose a cover letter which best highlights your experience and qualifications. Cover letters are most effective when they're meaningful, so be certain to write a particular cover lette r for each potential position. Nearly all veterinary technicians enter in the field with an associate's degree, but this isn't the only alternative readily available to you. It is possible to continue to keep the sections applicable to you and edit the rest of the sections. Things You Should Know About Veterinary Technician Resume In case you have any questions whatsoever, please get in touch with us using the contact option on the website menu and we'll be pleased to answer any questions. There are three primary types of resume templates. When you're prepared to submit an application for a job, you may use this example to earn your application stronger. If this veterinary technician resume example was not sufficient for you, you're totally free to review several other samples and templates from our website. Apart from that, a veterinary assistant wants a couple of added skills. At length, the present salary vet assistants enjoy is quite competitive with different fields re quiring a similar degree of training and experience. Do you understand what to put in your veterinary technician resume. A crystal clear and well-written veterinary technician resume is crucial to landing the job that you desire. You will require a high school or equivalency diploma to find work. Beginning work as a veterinary assistant is an excellent way to put in the area of veterinary medication. At least 2 years ought to be fine. Introducing Veterinary Technician Resume There are lots of components to a fantastic veterinary technician resume. MyPerfectResume has the tools that you require to make your resume shine. The AVZMT gives the chance for zoo technicians to demonstrate excellence in the area. There are many opportunities to land a veterinary. Employers might want to understand more about you and how you are going to fit in their team. A resume objective will be most effective if you're able to state something specific about the specific clinic to which you're applying. It is, though, an excellent place to begin with additional ideas on how to compose a veterinary surgeon CV. The everyday responsibilities can change depending on the working atmosphere. You'll also perform non-medical tasks. Experience is going to be among the very first things an employer or potential locum client will start looking for in your CV. When you refer to resume templates made by real professionals with real experience, but the task becomes a bit more manageable. If you would like to more advance in your selected career path, by becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for instance, you can finish a huge portion of the essential education online. The majority of them receive on-the-job training, but a lot of college programs provide certificate programs. Your Veterinary Technician resume objective is a significant section. Bear in mind that while enrolling in Certified Nursing Assistant classes on the internet can go a ways toward your CNA license, some sections of your training has to be carried out in person.