Getting Noticed to Get Ahead in Your Career

Getting Noticed to Get Ahead in Your CareerGetting Noticed to Get Ahead in Your CareerCoordinator. Assistant. Associate. (Contractor). These are the words in job titles that career-driven professionals use as fuel to get them to the next stepping-stone. Tenacity and passion will take you places, but will they get you ahead in your career by themselves? What are some practical things that could help bring those strivings to fruition?Become the Master of the MundaneIt can be difficult to handle the moelendonous elements of your job. When you first get into an entry-level role, you typically start off with the fundamentals listed on the description of the role to which you applied. It looks something like thisJob Responsibilities IncludeSchedule coordination between multiple departmentsSupporting such-and-such team with processing invoicesUpdating the bi-weekly newsletterAnother task youre not that excited aboutAnother task you dont find much value inWhile youre excited to dive into the nitty-gritty, its essential to lay out a broad and sturdy foundation. This ensures success and establishes credibility. If supervisors and managers see that you can execute your basic tasks flawlessly, theyll take note and start to trust you with more.Practical Application Be extremely organized from your desk being spotless, keeping to-do lists, and papers being neatly filed, to libraries of well-organized e-folders, e-mail templates, and Excel checklists. Labeling and color coordinating are highly recommended Organization and detail orientation is the key to mastering the mundane.Bite off precisely what you can chewOnce youve mastered the mundane, youll have a more accurate gauge of your bandwidth. What you dont want to do is go overboard on this next tip. It might be the death of your career.As you become an expert at what you do, it will inevitably start taking less time to get those things done. This will free up a bit of time to take on additional projects or tasks.Practical Application If youre a Production Coordinator with dreams of being a full-fledged Director of Production, you might first reach out to an Associate Producer and ask if they simply need help with any of their tasks.Talk to your manager. Let them know what interests you. Ask if there are opportunities to offer any support on those projects. This will lead to a slow dispensation of tasks outside of the original scope of your responsibilities. View these tasks as opportunities to showcase your capabilities.Be careful not to bite off more than you can chewIt might look impressive that an entry-level employee is proactive, but if a manager or associate chooses to trust you with something new, and youre not quite ready for it, this can backfire. The best managers will have realistic expectations of you, but its best to take on only what you know you can handle.On the other side of that coin, you dont want to sell yourself short. Never lack the confidence to challenge yourself. Spend enough time on the mundane so you have that certainty.At this point, you may choose to stay content with your basic job responsibilities. Some people are truly happy in that place and essentially become the Yoda of their position. Usually, people love working with them because theyve devoted their time to establishing their credibility. But if youre eager to advance in your career, read on.Present ideas and make them happenMastering your day-to-day activities and volunteering for other projects will help you get noticed. The thing that gets you ahead in your career is leading a project of your own. As you spend time with a company, you learn their processes, become familiar with their culture, and establish that oh-so-important credibility.With all this intel and support, you should be well equipped to present something new. Present a solution to an ongoing problem, a creative idea, an innovative asset, or a new process.Practical Application Youve noticed there are consistent issues in a process and you think you have a solution. Share it. Help it get implemented. For example, youre an HR Assistant and you notice that morale seems low. You think it might be because of stress. Suddenly, you have this great idea to host an onsite seminar on relaxation or to book a calming yoga class.Dont just shareCome with a plan and offer to spearhead it. Chances are, management might think your idea is great but they dont have their own bandwidth to make it happen. YOU do.Get noticed and get ahead in your careerDo your job well, then take on more. If you want to get ahead in your career, then come up with an idea and run with it The hardest part is working through this with patience. The road is often long and hard, but tenacity and passion will carry you through.

8 tips for when you fear age bias in the workplace

8 tips for when you fear age bias in the workplace8 tips for when you fear age bias in the workplaceI see a trend in the American workforce and as a coach struggle with how to make sense of it. This week alone one of my clients was terminated, one was put on a 90-day Performance Improvement Plan that is likely to end in termination, and another had his compensation decreased by $100,000. I find it no accident that the ages of these three people respectfully are 56, 57 and 61.In many ways, ur culture does not value the seasoned wisdom of decades of experience or appreciate the dedication of years of service. Companies see that they can replace aging employees with younger people they can pay less. Its as if they feel younger energy will bring mora innovation and greater results at a lower cost. They feel the aging employees mindset is outdated and that they cant keep up with technology. That is just plain and simply - Age Bias - and short-sighted.Employees see this coming. Organizat ions send people they have stereotyped subliminal messages of disapproval that lower their confidence and depletes their self-esteem, creating doubt in their worth. When someone carries this uncertainty in themselves their perceived under-performance usually becomes a self -fulfilling prophecy. When the end finally comes they are completely demoralized.Companies forget that people in this age range taught themselves how to use a computer and every other form of technology and did not grow up with technology integrated into everything they learned. So when it comes to adaptability the aging worker has the market cornered. They have a work ethic eclipsed by no one and carry the least amount of entitlement of anyone in the workforce.They dont need any, let alone continual, feedback (for which companies are spending a fortune to implement internal coaching and other programs) to inspire their dedication to get the job done and they are loyal to a fault. Theyve lived through the cycles o f economics, industries, and markets and can anticipate from experience. They arent afraid to pick up the phone and cold call someone in a way that results in new business. They can carry on a meaningful conversation with someone naturally because its how they built their portfolios before text messages and sound bites became the modus operandi.So why dont we harness the strengths of these seasoned professionals? Because we think they are not productive? As leaders, we havent spent time identifying how to modify their roles so these Jedis can mentor on how to connect, lead, sell, strategize. Instead, we just make cuts or spend fortunes on consultants, many who are good but more often steal our watches and tell us what time it is.Lets leverage the talents of these mavens as advisors, trainers, and leaders. Lets not put them out to pasture. Other cultures dont do this for a reason. Its stupid and has no honor. Keep in mind EVERYONE will age. And then what will happen to YOU?If you are in this age group here is some advice to position yourself to be invaluable1. Make sure you are working on things that are Measurable, Not Easily Transferable, New and Different, and Hold a High Learning Curve.This includes relationship building, specific expertise, soft skills, leadership, strategic ability. If you arent, do so. If that means leaving the company or transferring to a different role - consider it before they can replace you with someone younger at half the cost.2. Make sure you work for a company that LIVES the values that hand on the wall.Define YOUR values. What is important to you? Do your values align with those of the company?3. Find time to mentor others.Share your expertise. Counsel people. Have an open door. Be the person no one wants to see let go.4. When interviewing and get told, Youre overqualified have a response ready.Ive spent my career with the pressures of corporate America. At this point, I am excited to find a role where I can put my expertise to work to actually accomplish something without the extrinsic noise.5. Know your transferable skills and apply for roles outside your comfort zone.Consider new industries, roles, a smaller organization. Watch my free training Three Ways To Move to the Next Level in Your Career to learn how to define your transferable skills at here.Watch this and know all the things you are qualified to do that you hadnt realized.6. Define your strengths and be able to speak to how you have leveraged them for success.Ask your friends and colleagues to define your strengths. Go online and take free strengths assessments. Build your self-awareness so you can be in a role that aligns with your talents.7. Write down three people over the age of 55 who you admire.Then list what you observe about them that draws you to them. What do you want to develop in yourself?8. Separate your lifelong career accomplishments from the instance at hand.Nothing negates all that you have done. Make a list of all that you a re grateful for. No one can take that away from you.As leaders lets not stereotype. Arent our employees failures ultimately our failures as their leader? Embrace the expertise and wisdom of each employee individually so that you may place them in roles where they can feel fulfilled and benefit the company. Align their values with that of the organizations. Make sure they are in the right seat on the bus. Set them up with measurable goals so their value speaks for itself. Support them with productivity tools and professional development tailored to their individual needs. They will pay for themselves. They are good listeners, detail-oriented, punctual, dedicated, confident, focused, attentive and have advanced critical-thinking skills.As individuals lets remain open to learning new things, taking risks and opening our perspective on how to put our talents to good use. Seek out new opportunities to diversify skills.The bus is bigger than you think. There is room for everyone. Lets mak e room so top talent seeks our team as the best place to work because of our culture.

Building a Better Warmer for Newborns

Building a Better Warmer for Newborns Building a Better Warmer for Newborns Building a Better Warmer for NewbornsEvery year, about 4 million babies die in their first four weeks of life, mainly from complications of preterm birth, infection, and asphyxia, researchers say.But a team with Design that Matters believes they can prevent mora than a quarter of those deaths by creating a better newborn warmer. Their Otter newborn warmer is designed to cost much less and consume less energy than the currently available warmers. It is also easy to operate, clean, and sterilize and difficult to get wrong, its designers say. The heating assembly for the Otter newborn warmer was re-engineered to make it less costly to manufacture. Image Design That MattersOtter is a warming bassinet for newborns in developing countries that are born prematurely, too low in weight, or both. The prototype, completed last summer, is durable, is easy to wash, and features an easy-to-read and easy-to-u se numerical interface. The numbers were a design change suggested by hospital staff in Hanoi, Vietnam, during a field test and fact-finding mission.DtM is the organization behind the Firefly phototherapy device that treats newborns with jaundice, and their Otter warmer is designed to mimic some of Fireflys easy-to-use interface.The anwender interface mirrors the design language of the Firefly phototherapy device. The elements of each interface panel are similarly aligned, which makes the user interaction with both devices more intuitive, DtM writes.Otters heating assembly is now made from a translucent polymer film. Reviewers of Otters early design recommended that change over the previous version, as DtM explains The original prototype used nichrome wire embedded in a CNC-milled channel in the base of the polycarbonate bassinet. Manufacturing research suggested this would be a prohibitively expensive fabrication process with a high part rejection rate. The heater assembly accounte d for $50 out of Otters $180 bill of materials.Our new alternative, the PTF heater, is similar to the heater wires you might see embedded in your rear windshield as a defroster. It is manufactured in a single step used for generic flexible circuits, and would allow us to more easily incorporate thermal sensors and other components. The PTF assembly would be applied to the bottom of the Otter as a semi-transparent sticker. Our current cost-estimate for the new PTF heater assembly is roughly $20more than a 50 percent cost reduction.More for You Read the latest about technology and society from ASME.orgDtM outlined the deficiencies in newborn warmers that are available now. These options also amount to the competitive landscape their Otter warmer is up against.One alternative to KMC is an incubator, a convective warming device that provides warm and humid air that is regulated by measuring the newborns skin temperature with a disposable stick-on probe. Another alternative is a radiant warmer, which provides heating through infrared radiation that is also regulated by skin temperature probe measurements. Unfortunately, neither of these devices is well suited to the context of a low-resource hospital both are complex, expensive to maintain and difficult to keep clean.Newborns are particularly vulnerable to hospital-acquired infections. One Boston NICU technician estimated that it takes 45 minutes to properly sterilize an incubator between patients. Few rural hospitals in developing countries have the resources to follow this protocol. In addition, few can afford to maintain a sufficient number of incubators, so it is not uncommon to find two or more newborns sharing a single device.The Otter protoype resulted from a collaboration with medical and engineering experts in Vietnam and a partnership between DtM, the device manufacturer MTTS, and the non-governmental organization Day One Health. The partners plan to accelerate the development of improved low-cost infant medical devices for low-resource countries, DtM writes.After creating their prototype, DtM and partners plan to test it further inAfrica. Then they plan another manufacturing review with MTTS in Vietnam (the first review recommended the change in the warming mechanism) and also with manufacturing vendors in China.Rob Goodier is managing editor at Engineering for Change. For more articles on global development visit www.engineeringforchange.org For Further Discussion

Environmental Criminology

Environmental CriminologyEnvironmental CriminologyEnvironmental criminologydescribes the relationship of the individual environments in which crimes occur and how they influence or contribute to criminal activity and behavior. The Four Elements of Crime Criminologists insist that there are four necessary elements for a crime to occur. If one of these elements are not present, then no crime has occurred. Law First, there must be a law to be broken. If the activity is not illegal, then obviously it cant be criminal.Offender Second, someone must have broken the law. If there is no offender, there is no crime.Victim or Target Third, in order for an act to be criminal, there must be a victim. In so-called victimless crimes, the state or community as a whole is said to be the victim because of the problems that are believed to be a result of the behavior.Place Fourth, the activity or behavior must have occurred in a place. There can be no crime in a vacuum. Focus on the Environment For environmental criminologists, the fourth element, the place, is the focus of their studies. The field began to develop in the early 1980s and looks at the environmental factors that they believe can lead to influence crime and criminal behavior. In studying the place, environmental criminologists are not so much focused on the geographic location, but on the elements within the location, such as lighting conditions, the state of repair or disrepair that buildings may be in, and other neighborhood conditions. Environmental criminology looks at data such as the time and place of crimes in order to help law enforcement officers better understand where crimes are occurring. This helps police officers focus their patrols in order to take a more preventative approach to crime solving, as opposed to a reactionary approach. In this way, environmental criminology is complementary to community-oriented policing. Crime Mapping One of the fruchtwein recognizable examples of environmen tal criminology put into practice is the crime map. No doubt, youve seen television shows or movies, or maybe youve ever been to a local police station, where youve seen a large map posted to a wall with pins and other markings on it. Those pins or marks indicate areas where crimes have occurred and are a very basic example of what criminologists call crime mapping. Environmental criminologists take the mapping even further, pouring over the data to search for patterns. Identifying Patterns The ultimate goal is to use any patterns they locate to help identify the root causes of the crimes and help devise workable solutions to the problem. For example, if a large number of robberies are occurring in a specific place at a specific time, environmental criminologists will want to look at that location at that time to determine what the contributing factors may be. Broken Windows Theory There is a belief held by some criminologists that fit in line very well with the overall idea behind environmental criminology. The thinking is that people act according to what they perceive to be the social norms of their environment. When other people are not around to demonstrate normative behavior, people must instead look to their environment for clues. The Broken Windows Theory suggests that the physical and visible state of the buildings, lawns, homes, and businesses provide important cues as to how people behave in that area. The idea is that the more broken windows there are in the neighborhood, the higher the likelihood that there is a crime in the area. Career Potential Environmental criminology is a new and developing field, with plenty of room for growth. As technology advances in criminological studies, the ability to identify and isolate patterns in criminal activity will only increase, in turn increasing the need and desire for qualified individuals to gather and vokalist the data. If you are a person who is interested in a career as a criminologist, es pecially if you enjoy finding patterns and solving problems, a career as an environmental criminologist may be just the job for you.

Resume Job Objective Can Be Fun for Everyone

Resume Job Objective Can Be Fun for Everyone The Hidden Facts About Resume Job Objective Focus on how you wish to grow within the firm. Functional and conventional resumes arent the only resume types to pick from. Total office administration. Maintained the businesss database. To take advantage of the objective section, you must appeal straight to the employers major needs for a correctional officer. It isnt necessary to be too wordy in the goal part of yur resume. Skills section is a critical portion of the caregiver resume. The objectives section should grab the prospective employers attention and make that employer want to employ the teenager, but the remainder of the resume needs to supply supporting evidence. In the end, stating an objective is optional, but it might help convince employers that you understand what you need and know about the business. In a lot of ways, an objective replaces a lot of the detail you would set in your professional experience section. It is the portion of your resume at the beginning of your document, just below your contact information. The absolute most efficient objective is one which is tailored to the job youre applying for. Why Including an Objective is Important In buchen to have the job youve always wanted, you will need to compose a proper resume, which will display, in the simplest way possible, your abilities. A resume objective might also have where youve been, and where you would like to go in your career. You will discover such samples for all of the jobs and fields of experience. In case the applicant has two individual sets of skills in at least two kinds of industry, separate resumes that highlight different skills are made to suit each type. Also, learn why people arent hired for available jobs. Such resumes are perfect for individuals who have gaps in their employment histories or are new to a specific industry. If youre on the lookout for entry-level positions, then put emphasis on any t ransferable skills that will be crucial for the job. If youre looking for a career in management, you almost certainly have years of qualified experience under your belt. Whenever your job fits into many distinct industries (for instance, administrative assistant), by noting the industry thats of interest to you, you communicate to the employer that you arent just any administrative assistant, youre an administrative assistant who already has a superb comprehension of that organizations industry. According to the US laws there is not any formal education needed for a bartender job. Resume Job Objective - Dead or Alive? For this reason, you should make a really very good impression in the very first moment of your resume to assure the employer that youre the ideal engineer they need to hire. If you are looking for a kind of job that could be located in many distinct industries, think about noting a particular industry in your job objective. Simply take a look at the work descr iption first. Hardworking engineer seeking to secure a position in Innocencia Groups with the ability to perform necessary research on the ideal way to efficiently run the businesss machines. Although our company has many distinct forms of positions we look to fill on a continuing basis, there are a few pretty obvious backgrounds that wont be a fit for our company. Writing a good resume which will entice peoples attention out of their very first look might be a tough job for a desperate job seeker. As you definitely need a great job, your audience would like to understand what you can do for them. Resume objectives can be somewhat controversial. In the event the objective statement is unclear and non specific then the recruiter is going to have a notion which you are very confused individual unable to manage the pressures which come along with the bartender job. In-depth grasp of the sales process, the capability to develop strong customer relationships and close sales.

The Characteristics of Paper Writing

The Characteristics of Paper Writing Sample essays writing our essay writing services will supply you with services which the absolute most important portion of a university essay writing paper is the. With support and coaching, students may get through the paper writing procedure and start to learn the greatest and most efficient process for writing a paper. If your paper has the ability to help different students understand some tricky aspects then its your success. A research paper is an all-inclusive academic paper that demands the student to do extensive research pertaining to a certain subject relevant to their coursework. Internet provides you a wide range of similar writing services. After finding a superior outline, one ought to organize all the data collected from different sources. There are different kinds of reports, based on the sort of incident. There are scores and scores of papers written on the exact topics but only a number of them are memorable. Anoth er vital issue is to measure effects. Make a list of all you can imagine that youve got to do to be able to finish the endeavor. If you opt to research on something, make sure your choice is such it can be completed in time. So it may feel like finish the Brodsky report wont take a lot of time whatsoever, as you already started it. At length, its essential to go through your work. When you underestimate the range of tasks, you underestimate the quantity of time the entire project will take. Be sure your assignment is typed and handed in in time. Paper Writing Can Be Fun for Everyone Due to the process involved printing at home becomes near impossible and thus you should use a printing company. To decide on a timer and keep tabs on how much time it requires to compose a paper. You dont need to install any software to utilize it. Dont forget you have to give us your instructions. Its possible for you to make law assignment utilizing the free samples present on our site. A wonderful idea isnt enough to turn into a prosperous startup and launch the item. Even if the content is simply perfect, just with the bad design of a white paper your project may be treated incorrectly. From there its possible to determine how long you actually must work on your project or task. Term Paper Writing is quite easy if you are prepared to tackle its difficulty. Paper weights in commercial printing can be quite confusing. Uncoated Writing, Text and deckblatt papers are perfect for a wide assortment of projects. If you have a look at the paper options on our quote page, you are going to landsee a number of alternatives for Inside Text Stock. The bulky text isnt readable and therefore may be irritating. Deciding on the very best paper type for your project doesnt need to be difficult. The Bizarre Secret of Paper Writing Nobody knows about the last outcome of the paper youre writing and more than that, you dont know more about the grade youre going to become on your term paper. When you begin writing responses, you understand that your thoughts are much less well structured as you think that they are in your head. Writing responses is similar to taking a couple of minutes to do a couple of push-ups for your writing. Cryptocurrency writing isnt definitely straightforward. however, it is likely to make your content writing portfolio stronger and unbeatable. Purchase your essay from the organization you can trust. You ought to avoid making definitions since you wish to demonstrate a mastery over your topic. Change the order of the paragraphs when rehearsing so you remember the topic regardless of what order theyre in. Making any oral presentation takes practice, confidence and understanding of the subject youre speaking about. Know your topic completely and understand what it is you are speaking about. Selecting a topic isnt an effortless thing. Opt for this issue in which youre sincerely and truly interested. In the days before c omputers, teachers could have been a little more lenient. In law, you will see everything. Typically, Text and Cover papers are provided in a diverse number of colors from lights to darks, with many textures and a number of surface finishes.

A 5 Point Checklist for New Hires - Spark Hire

A 5 Point Checklist for New Hires - Spark HireHiring new employees is stressful. At least, it will be if you dont really know what you want from a future employee. Depending on the position and what it requires, even your interview questions may vary. No matter what position you are interviewing for, you need some consistency so you can determine the best fit for your company. If you arent sure where to start, here is a list of 5 things you should ask yourself about every candidateDo They Care About Your Business?Is the individual you are interviewing passionate about what you do? Do they know who you are or are you just another job posting they saw? Ideally, you want to hire someone who is excited about your company and mission. Someone who wants to learn from you and become a true part of your team. You can gauge this by asking them why they want to work there. Is this just a job they will come to hate in the future or is this something they really want to help further their career ? Bottom line, you want someone who is enthusiastic and will put their all into your business.Are They Responsible?As you look for a new hire, you want someone who is responsible. Someone who will be able to handle anything you throw their way. As a small business owner looking to build your company, you want personnel who can handle the stress. This simply wont happen if you dont have responsible, hard-working employees. So how do you know if a potential employee is responsible or not? You ask them behavioral questions. For example Tell me about a time when you underwent a task that was difficult for you. How they went about completing that task will be a great indicator of their work ethic and responsibility. Do They Accurately Represent Themselves?Before you hire someone, you want to get a feel for who they really are. Meaning that you want to find someone who is not only good on paper, but in real life too. Some people you interview will be too modest while others will greatly o ver-exaggerate their abilities in hopes of getting the job. The trick is figuring out who is telling the truth. Who will benefit your business and who is too good to be true? This is where checking references comes in handy. Too often, references are overlooked completely. They are always given, but many employers do not utilize them to their full potential. Ask for a mixture of references such as former employers, peers, and subordinates (if any). This will give you a better overall picture of the candidate and will help you avoid hiring someone who seems great but turns out to be a less than ideal employee. Are They Just Like You?Hiring people who are all the saatkorn will do nothing for your business. You want diversity and unique thought. No matter how great you are, you dont want a bunch of other people just like you working for you. If you do hire someone just like you, then you will both have the same limitations. Instead, look for employees who will compliment you. One perso ns strengths should make up for anothers weaknesses and vice versa. As you become accustomed to hiring, you will learn to recognize what kinds of people you need moving forward. Are They a Good Fit?Trust yourself. You didnt get this far by chance. A lot of hard work and good intuition went into building your own business. If you dont feel like someone is right for your company, then dont hire them. You may not even be able to put your finger on the problem, but you just know. That is okay. How you feel about an individual goes a long way in making a final hiring decision. You know your business better than anyone. You know what you need to succeed. Trust your gut. ConclusionHiring new employees for your small business is crucial to its growth and success. You dont just want to hire anyone who fits the job description. There is so much more to it than that. You want someone you are comfortable with, but who can contribute to your business and help it grow. By creating a checklist and knowing what you are looking for before the interview, you will find the best candidate in no time. As your company continues to evolve, so will your checklist. About the AuthorAs a writer at the Built for Teams PTO Tracking blog, Micaiah specializes in providing tips and advice for managers, HR personnel and small business owners. Built for Teams was created by the Objective Web Developers team, and offers a full suite of easy-to-use HR tools catered specifically to the needs of small businesses.

5 Ways to Manage Conflict in the Workplace

5 Ways to Manage Conflict in the Workplace5 Ways to Manage Conflict in the WorkplaceMany people head in the opposite direction when they spot conflict in the workplace. But if youre a manager thats a mistake. Conflict can be healthy or unhealthy, but either way, it merits your attention. Healthy conflict focuses on differences of opinion regarding tasks or work-related activities. It can be leveraged and facilitated for gain. Unhealthy conflict is the kind that gets personal. It must be extinguished immediately or it jeopardizes the work environment. 5 Styles of Conflict Management The research work of Kenneth Thomas and Ralph Kilmann in the 1970s led to the identification of five styles of conflict and the development of a widely used self-assessment called the Thomas Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument, or TKI. Their work suggested that we all have a preferred way to absprache with conflict which serves us well in some situations, but leid all. The key to success is to develop a f lexible toolkit of conflict management approaches and use the one that best fits the situation. The more you can get comfortable with each way of dealing with conflict, the more effective you will be. Collaborating In the collaborative approach, the manager works with the people involved to develop a win-win solution. The focus in on finding a solution that meets everyones needs. This style is appropriate when The situation is not urgentAn important decision needs to be madeThe conflict involves many people or a number of people across teamsPrevious conflict resolution attempts have failed This style is not appropriate when A decision needs to be made urgentlyThe matter is trivial to all involved Competing With a competitive approach, the person who takes the firmest stand wins. This style is often seen as aggressive and can be the cause of others in the conflict feeling taken advantage of. Nevertheless, this style is appropriate when A decision needs to be made quicklyAn un popular decision needs to be madeSomeone is trying to take advantage of a situation This style is not appropriate when People are feeling sensitive about the issueThe situation is not urgentBuy-in is important Compromising With the compromising approach, each person gives up something that contributes towards the conflict resolution. This style is appropriate when A decision needs to be made sooner rather than laterResolving the conflict is more important than having each individual winPower among the people in the conflict is equal This style is not appropriate when A variety of important needs must be metThe situation is extremely urgentOne person holds more power than another Accommodating The accommodating style is one of the most passive conflict resolution methods. One of the individuals gives in so that the other person can get what they want. As a rule, this style is not very effective, but it is appropriate in certain scenarios Maintaining the relationship is more i mportant than winningThe issue at hand is very important to only one person This style is not appropriate when It will not permanently solve the problem Avoiding The last approach is to avoid the conflict entirely. People who use this style tend to accept decisions without question, avoid confrontation, and delegate difficult decisions and tasks. Avoiding is another passive approach that is typically not effective, but it has its uses. This style is appropriate when The issue is trivialThe conflict will resolve itself on its own soon This style is not appropriate when The issue is important to you or your teamThe conflict will grow worse without attention The Bottom Line There is no right or wrong style of conflict resolution. Each has its time and place. Learn how to use all five and youll be much more effective. As a manager, learn to suggest different approaches based on these five styles when striving to defuse conflict.

Employee Secrets and How to Uncover Them

Employee Secrets and How to Uncover ThemEmployee Secrets and How to Uncover ThemIf you clicked on the article headline with the hopes of learning the deepest, darkest tawdry details of your coworkers personal lives or tips on how to spy on your manager, youre about to be sadly dissapointed. Here were talking secrets of the far more informational type. HR professionals across all industries have begun to see the value in metrics when it comes to hiring and keeping the best employees. Employee metrics that gauge everything from performance to satisfaction levels are mission critical to identifying flaws with and improving your hiring and management programs. One of the easiest to implement methods for gathering this critical data is through the use of regular employee survey techniques. Here we break down the what, when and how of using HR analytics to discover the secrets to hiring and maintaining the best employee talent.Typical Survey TopicsBefore we talk specifics for gathering, it s important to understand the type of data you should be gathering and maintaining for your employees. A few typical topics of survey methods should includeEmployee Performance Regular manager feedback of their direct reports.Supervisor Performance Feedback from employees on their manager is equally as useful.Employee Satisfaction Are your employees happy and if not, why?Employee Benefits Satisfaction A narrowing down of employee happiness focusing on the important area of benefits in the workplace.Employee Exit Survey A valuable tool for outgoing employees. welches it something your company did or said or is it indicative of a lack of upward mobility or other major red flags towards retention?Recruitment Satisfaction How enjoyable and productive was the hiring process overall? Identifying areas of growth can help attract talent.Company Values Does your company have a strong set of core values? Do integrity, compassion or teamwork mean a great deal? Having company value state ments and overall principles is only as good as your employees ability to recognize them. Consider asking about what is considered company values as a resource for keeping your corporate message on track.Events Events can be great ways to bring teams and the entire company together. Before and after company events, consider asking for feedback on everything from location to format to help develop more effective settings in the future.Facilities Last but not least, regular surveys can help identify needs for facility improvement. Common areas left uncleaned or greater needs in the pantry or restrooms may seem like small improvements but can add up big when it comes to employee satisfaction.Survey Best PracticesSo now that weve convinced you of the benefits of surveys, lets talk about a few best practices. For starters, although that anfangsbuchstabe rush of information, along with ideas on what else can be collected through the survey process, can be intoxicating. For those just ju mping into the survey game, its best to roll out data collection slowly focusing on specific target areas and then spreading out surveys over an extended time period. Too many surveys at once can make respondents reluctant to answer and can contribute to poor results.On a similar timing issue, be sure to send out surveys as close as possible to the relevant event. New hires, for example, should ideally receive their surveys after theyve accepted an offer to keep the process fresh in their mind. Below are a few more tips on survey best practices to help get the most out of your QA.Keep it brief The longer the survey the less interaction youre likely to get. Keep surveys to 10 questions or less and be sure to let people know the time up front it will take on average to complete the survey.Be succinct A 10 question limit doesnt pave the way for paragraph-long, multi-idea survey questions that require essay type answers. Additionally, each question should be carefully tailored to addr ess one specific action area for best application to your data mining efforts.Be accessible Last but not least, keep questions accessible to users. This is most easily done by limiting queries to multiple choice selections with minimal free text fields. Also, consider allowing users to submit via mobile devices so that employees can answer on the go or in free time between meetings.Communicating and Analyzing ResultsOnce youve collected your data, its time to process the takeaways. If youve crafted your questions correctly (see above) youll have distinct action areas that correspond to each of the survey topics. Compare the answers as a whole and look for surprises or trends. These could be areas where correction or improvement are sorely needed. Gather these results into positive and negative feedback, along with your action items. Once thats completed, youre ready to present.Survey results can be used to pitch for process changes, facilities improvement or better tools to those i n senior management and approval roles within your company. Be sure to clearly indicate in graphs and presentations how you came to your suggested takeaways. Never present problems without a solution in mind as this can make you seem un-proactive and can undermine future surveys.Lastly, dont forget to communicate results to your survey participants in the way of follow ups on actions taken from their feedback. Thank participants for their time and provide a timetable for any roll-outs based on the survey. Once the changes have been implemented, consider sending a follow-up survey after employees have had a chance to integrate with the new systems or software. Overall, surveys are a great way to get a handle on what youre employees are really thinking. Communication is important to a successful business at all seniority levels. Listen to suggestions and encourage engagement through surveys for a happier, healthier and more productive workforce.

The best schools in each state for under $20k

The best schools in each state for under $20k The best schools in each state for under $20k Here’s a fact: more than 70% of college graduates carry student loan debt, and the average debt burden stands at $37,172. A surprising new study reveals that the problem affects Millennials just as much as baby boomers. These figures got us thinking about the best schools that won’t break the bank, so we compiled a new map of the top universities in every state costing less than $20,000 in annual tuition and fees.We compiled the data from U.S. News World Report’s annual Best College Rankings. We captured the top-ranked college in every state costing less than $20k each year in tuition and fees (excluding room and board). We then color-coded each state in a heat map to represent the relative cost of the best higher education - light blue states are cheaper than dark blue states. We added the school’s logo for quick reference. This snapshot lets you quickly and easily see where getting a degree at a reputable institution costs the least.Top 10 states with the cheapest flagshi p universities Wyoming â€" University of Wyoming: $5,218 Utah â€" Brigham Young University, Provo: $5,460 Florida â€" University of Florida: $6,380 New Mexico â€" University of New Mexico: $7,146 Montana â€" Montana State University: $7,150 Idaho â€" University of Idaho: $7,488 Alaska â€" University of Alaska, Fairbanks: $7,520 Nevada â€" University of Nevada, Reno: $7,599 Mississippi â€" University of Mississippi: $8,290 North Dakota â€" University of North Dakota: $8,447 There are a couple of caveats to keep in mind. Many public universities charge different rates for students who already live in that particular state and students who live in another state. For example, the University of Iowa will only charge Iowa residents $9,190, but the school will charge nonresidents $30,834, or more than three times as much. It’s worth noting, however, that some universities have reciprocal agreements with other states, where they agree to charge the resident tuition rates for nonresidents, like the agreement between Wisconsin and Minnesota. In other words, don’t automatically assume you can or cannot pay the tuition rates listed on the map. It always pays to check.Ladders is now on SmartNews!Download the SmartNews app and add the Ladders channel to read the latest career news and advice wherever you go.In fact, most people don’t even pay the published tuition rates. Fully two-thirds of college kids receive some sort of financial aid in the form of scholar ships or grants. That means that if you can combine a scholarship with a low tuition bill from one of these schools, you will be in the best possible position to escape student loan debt altogether.All that being said, there are several key insights on our map. From a geographical perspective, there are affordable top-ranked programs in every region of the country. The West tends to have a higher number of inexpensive universities, like the University of New Mexico ($7,146) or Montana State University ($7,150), but similar price points can be found out East, too. Affordable education is available especially in places like Florida, West Virginia, and Maine. Even in New York, Binghamton University costs just under 10 grand.What’s the main takeaway from our map? The least expensive top-ranked school is the University of Wyoming, where it only costs $5,218 each year in tuition and fees. Looking across the entire country, though, there are 28 states with schools under $11,000 and 46 un der $16,000. All this goes to show that getting a degree is always a serious investment, but you don’t necessarily have to take on a mountain of debt to graduate.Data: Table 1.1This article first appeared on HowMuch.

Combination of work stress, poor sleep and high blood pressure is deadly

Combination of work stress, poor sleep and high blood pressure is deadly Combination of work stress, poor sleep and high blood pressure is deadly Maybe it appears suddenly, as soon as you start a new job: the schedule’s wrong for you, the commute seems off, the lighting is weird. Or maybe it creeps up gradually: one overwhelming project after the other, and the pace never slows down. Eventually, however, these work stressors will start affecting your sleep. Just part of the job? Don’t ignore it, especially if you already have high blood pressure, says a new study. Work stress and bad sleep are linked to three times higher risk of cardiovascular death in employees with hypertension.Seventy-five million American adults have high blood pressure, according to the CDC.Follow Ladders on Flipboard!Follow Ladders’ magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and more!The study examined nearly 2,000 workers with high blood pressure, ages 25-65, without cardiovascular disease or diabetes. They were followed for almost 18 years. People with poor sleep and a stressful job were three times as likely to die from cardiovascular disease than those who slept well and didn’t have work stress. People with hypertension and only work stress were at a 1.6-fold higher risk of cardiovascular death, and those with hypertension and only poor sleep had a 1.8-times higher risk.“Work stress” was defined by the study as a job where employees had little control over decisions but faced high pressure to deliver results.Study author Professor Karl-Heinz Ladwig, of the German Research Centre for Environmental Health and the Medical Faculty, Technical University of Munich, said that sleep was an essential element to overall health, especially when one has other risk factors. “Sleep should be a time for recreation, unwinding, and restoring energy levels. If you have stress at work, sleep helps you recover. Unfortunately, poor sleep and job stress often go hand in hand, and when combined with hypertension the effect is even more toxic.”Poor sleep was defined as having a difficult t ime falling or staying asleep, common for people in stressful jobs. “They wake up at 4 o’clock in the morning to go to the toilet and come back to bed ruminating about how to deal with work issues,” said Professor Ladwig.It’s not just one bad night, or a week or bad nights, either. “It is suffering from a stressful job and poor sleep over many years, which fade energy resources and may lead to an early grave.”But before that happens, check with your doctor. Between stress, poor sleep, and high blood pressure, “each condition is a risk factor on its own and there is cross-talk among them, meaning each on increases risk of the other,” said Professor Ladwig. He recommended exercise, healthy eating, and relaxation techniques, as well as blood pressure-lowering medication as approved by a doctor. Employers should also offer programs for stress management and sleep in the workplace, he suggested.The findings were published in the European Journal of Preventative Cardiology .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

If Youre Solution Oriented Passionate About Tech, This Job Is For You

If You're Solution Oriented Passionate About Tech, This Job Is For You If You're Solution Oriented Passionate About Tech, This Job Is For You At many companies, employees with a CS background or passion for engineering are assigned projects and mandated tasks. But not at Glassdoor. At the fastest-growing job site, all employees are encouraged to  troubleshoot issues, find unique solutions, and recommend improvements and enhancements to our product. This is especially true for our technical services team in charge of  consultation for companies new to Glassdoor products and being a key technical resource for customers. If this sounds intriguing, you’re in luck! We’re hiring. As a Technical Services Specialist , your work begins with building out the products and online recruiting campaigns for our customers. You live in the details, quickly and accurately setting up customer campaigns and tracking to maximize the value to customers. You need to understand the core functionality of our products, and then apply each employer’s unique recruiting needs to ensure campaigns have healthy delivery â€" the most critical component to delivering value to our customers. After implementation, you need to be adept at analyzing and understanding common issues, as well as finding unique solutions for the stranger ones. You will become knowledgeable about the intricacies of the online recruiting industry, the entire Glassdoor product suite, and the employers we serve. To learn more, we spoke to Kira Dewey, Glassdoor’s Senior Manager of Technical Services to get the inside scoop on the role, the team and what it’s really like to work at Glassdoor. Here’s what she had to say. 1. How would you pitch this job to a friend in 140 characters or less? Kira Dewey: Glassdoor product and technical experts critical to the success of our customers. 2. Why is now a great time for someone to join Glassdoor? Kira Dewey: We’ve redefined the Technical Services team within Customer Success and Glassdoor and need driven and motivated people to help build this new vision. You have the opportunity to intimately get to know our advertising products and recruitment systems, with the opportunity to grow your role and focus over time. 3. What type of person works well with your team and would thrive at Glassdoor? Kira Dewey: You must be both an independent performer and team player who can handle variable workloads and juggle multiple projects. You are a problem solver who makes decisions in the interest of our customer. Your thirst and excitement for technology make you an evergreen student, so you constantly develop new technical skills and solutions that can improve our products and customer campaigns. 4. What are the essential skills that someone on your team needs to be successful? Kira Dewey: Strong technical acumen, service-oriented, collaborative, clear communicator, proven analytical thinker… Most importantly, you are excited about Glassdoor’s products and mission! 5. What has inspired you while working at Glassdoor? Kira Dewey: Glassdoor is fundamentally changing how companies are hiring. By giving some power back to job seekers, they can self-select company attributes and values that match their own. That shared mission and motivation with my colleagues is inspiring! While we have grown significantly since I joined 5 years ago, we are still rapidly reshaping how we can meet the customer’s needs and it’s an exciting challenge. 6. What would you tell candidates has been the most exciting part of your job?   Kira Dewey: The most exciting part is knowing that every day we make a material impact on the campaign delivery of our customers. We live at the critical juncture of our Customer and Product, and must collaborate with multiple teams to be successful. My team is agile and adaptable, but also stubbornly focused on the customer’s experience and delivery. There are always problems to solve and technical discoveries to make. Glassdoor is a place where you can grow in your career, wherever it begins and transforms. I believe the combination of smart people and exciting problems offers a lot to those who are motivated and determined to succeed here!

Vet Pharmaceutical Sales Rep Cover Letter

Vet Pharmaceutical Sales Rep Cover Letter Vet Pharmaceutical Sales Rep Cover Letter Veterinary pharmaceutical representatives should carefully craft their cover letters to highlight their sales skills and knowledge of the animal health industry. It is important to tailor each cover letter to the specific job offered, whether an applicant has significant experience in the field or is seeking their first full time position. Example Cover Letter: Experienced Veterinary Pharmaceutical Sales Rep March 25, 2015Mr. James AndersonSales DirectorAlpha Animal Health123 West High StreetAnytown, GA 12345Dear Mr. Anderson, I recently saw Alpha Animal Health’s advertisement for a veterinary pharmaceutical sales representative position in Pharma World, and I would like to submit my resume for consideration. My extensive background in the animal health industry and strong record of improving product sales would make me a valuable addition to the Alpha sales team. I have been a sales representative with Mercury Veterinary Health for the past three years, generating new sales and servicing established accounts in Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama. During this time I was responsible for $1.65 million in new product sales to small animal veterinarians. My territory has consistently posted strong sales for Mercury, growing by an average of 20 percent each year. Prior to my career at Mercury I earned a B.S. in Animal Science with a double major in Marketing from State University. After graduation I spent two years selling veterinary medical devices and surgical equipment for Veterinary Pro Limited, where I opened 72 new accounts in my first year, a freshman sales record for the company. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this position with you, and I have included my resume and references for your review. Thank you for your consideration and I hope to speak with you soon. Sincerely, (SIGNATURE) Simon Smith100 West Cross StreetAnytown, GA 12345(123) 456-7890samanthasmithgmail.com Example Cover Letter: New Veterinary Pharmaceutical Sales Rep March 25, 2015Ms. Erin HartwellHiring ManagerMartin Animal Health Inc.678 Main StreetAnytown, KY 12345Dear Ms. Hartwell, I saw your advertisement for an Equine Veterinary Pharmaceutical Sales Representative position in this week’s edition of Vet Pharma America, and I would like to submit my resume for consideration. As a licensed equine veterinary technician I am very familiar with equine health concerns and the products used by equine veterinarians. I feel that my extensive equine experience and technical skills would make me a valuable addition to the team at Martin Animal Health. As a student at State University I earned a B.S. in Animal Science with a minor in Marketing, maintaining a strong 3.85 grade point average throughout this rigorous course of study. The program at State University also afforded me the opportunity to participate in a sales internship with a major livestock feed sales company during my senior year. After graduation I completed veterinary technician training at Newtown College and started my career in the animal health field at the world renowned Lexington Equine Hospital. While I have not yet sold veterinary pharmaceuticals, I have six years of practical equine experience and many contacts in the industry. I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to discuss this position with you in person at your convenience, and I have included my resume for review. Thank you for your consideration and I hope to speak with you soon. Sincerely, (SIGNATURE)   Anna Jacobson123 East High Street, Apt. 1AAnytown, KY 12345(123) 456-7890annajacobsongmail.com General Tips 1. Be sure to tailor your cover letter based on the specific job you are applying for. Don’t forget to change the name of the addressee, the date, and where you saw their job posting. There is nothing worse than sending a cover letter to one company that was clearly first written as part of an application to a competing company. 2. Keep your cover letter to one page. Use normal fonts and paper in neutral colors. You want your cover letter to look clear, concise, and professional. Attempts to make your letter “stand out” (such as using brightly colored paper) are usually seen in a negative light. 3. If the position listing mentions specific skills, be sure to point out that you have those skills. If you don’t have sales experience, try to offset that by mentioning significant animal experience in other fields. If you have sales experience in retail or product sales, be sure to mention that as well. Transferrable skills are important when you are seeking to enter a new field. 4. Highlight special skills, training, certifications, or licenses if you have them. New graduates may place extra emphasis on their education, participation in college clubs, and awards.

How Recruiters Review Resumes - Get Yours to the Top of the Heap!

How Recruiters Review Resumes - Get Yours to the Top of the Heap! How Recruiters Review Resumes - Get Yours to the Top of the Heap! Every job seeker sending in a resume to a potential employer wants to believe there’s actually someone on the receiving end that reads their entire resume word-for-word. The reality is, your resume will most likely never be read in its entirety â€" especially in today’s competitive job market. Most employers are overwhelmed with the number of applicants they get for each job, most of whom aren’t remotely qualified. Unfortunately, in this point-and-click world of online applications, most people apply to hundreds of jobs knowing they’re not qualified. They’re just hoping to get lucky. Typically, resumes arrive by email and someone looks at each one but because of the volume, they must make a judgment on each one quickly â€" typically around six seconds is given per resume. The reader then decides if each candidate is worth further consideration. All of this is decided by a brief scan, trying to determine if the person has the relevant background and experience for the role. If they dont see any connection between background and experience and the job requirements, they immediately move on because there are plenty more to review. So how are resumes typically reviewed? How do they make those snap decisions with just a quick scan? Here’s a few tips on how recruiters review resumes: They scan the document to see if there are any related keywords in the resume that are apparent. Most have to do with skills, tools, processes etc., giving preference to recent experience vs. history from years ago. If not, they move on. If so They continue to look for any applicable education, certifications, or other required criteria. If not, they move on. If so That resume gets placed in the “maybe” pile and they will come back to reevaluate it and compare it to the other resumes that end up in the “maybe” pile. This might make the employer/recruiter seem a little cruel and heartless but they’re not. Is this a flawed system? Sure, but as of now, there isn’t another way to deal with the immense volume of job applicants that cross a recruiter’s desk. So how do you make your resume stand out? Your resume needs to scream  â€œI’m a fit!”  in that first initial scan! So, make your work history relevant and clear. Be sure to format your skills, experience and certifications so they jump out. Write in brief, concise phrases so they are easily digested in the first scan. Don’t use long sentences or paragraphs. If you can begin to understand the typical process an employer takes when reviewing resumes, you can be more strategic to give yourself a better chance of being selected.

Domestic Violence in the U.S. Military

Domestic Violence in the U.S. Military Domestic Violence in the U.S. Military Domestic violence in the U.S. military has become a focus for the Department of Defense as awareness of the issue has grown. Domestic violence is a complicated problem and when it involves a service member, how it is handled can be a complex process and one that the victim may not understand.   Domestic Violence Involving Civilians and Service Members The militarys role in a domestic violence case depends a lot on whether the accused is a service member or a civilian.   If the abuser is a civilian, the military has no control over the matter. In most cases, all the military can do is turn information over to civilian authorities. Installation commanders do have the power to bar civilians from military installations, and they will exercise that power to protect military members from abusive civilian spouses, if necessary. If the abuser is a military member, domestic violence situations are handled on two separate tracks: the  military justice system  and the family advocacy system. Its important to realize that these are two separate systems. The Family Advocacy System Family Advocacy is an  identification,  intervention, and  treatment  program- not a punishment system. Its entirely possible that the Family Advocacy Committee will return a finding of substantiated abuse, but there will be insufficient legally admissible evidence to allow punishment under the provisions of military justice. On the other hand, one should realize that the Family Advocacy system does not enjoy the right of confidentiality under military law (such as with chaplains and attorneys), and evidence gathered, and statements made during Family Advocacy investigations may be used in military justice proceedings. If the incident(s) happen off base, civilian agencies may be given jurisdiction on the legal side, but Family Advocacy should still be notified. Local police may or may not report the incident to base officials. Department of Defense (DOD) officials are currently working to develop memoranda of understanding with civilian law enforcement authorities to establish such reporting procedures. Regulations and Response to Reports Regulations  require  military and DOD officials to report any suspicion of family violence to Family Advocacy, no matter how small. It includes commanders, first sergeants, supervisors, medical personnel, teachers and military police. In many cases, when responding to a domestic situation, the commander or first sergeant will order the military individual to reside in the dormitory/barracks until the Family Advocacy investigation is completed. It may be accompanied by a military protective order, which is a written order prohibiting the military member from having any contact with the alleged victim. Many bases have an abused, dependent safeguard system, where the first sergeant or commander can place the family members in billeting under an assumed name. When domestic violence is reported to Family Advocacy, the agency will assign a caseworker to assess the victims safety, develop a safety plan, and investigate the incident. Throughout the process, victims advocates ensure that the victims medical, mental health and protection needs are being met. Family Advocacy officials will also interview the alleged abuser. The alleged abuser is informed of his or her rights under the provisions of  Article 31 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)  and does not have to speak to the investigation officials if he or she chooses not to. If child abuse is involved, regulations  require  that local child protection agencies be notified, and participate in the process. After the Investigation After the investigation, the case is then presented to a multidisciplinary case review committee with representatives from the Family Advocacy Program, law enforcement, staff judge advocate, medical staff, and chaplain. The committee decides whether the evidence indicates abuse occurred and arrives at one of the following findings: SubstantiatedA case that has been investigated and the preponderance of available information indicates that abuse has occurred. It means that the information that supports the occurrence of abuse is of greater weight or more convincing than the information that indicates that abuse did not occur. SuspectedA case determination is pending further investigation. The duration of an investigation in a suspected case should not exceed 12 weeks. UnsubstantiatedAn alleged case that has been investigated and the available information is insufficient to support the claim that child abuse and/or neglect or spouse abuse did occur. The family needs no Family Advocacy services. Family Advocacy Committee Definitions of Abuse In making determinations, the Committee uses the following definitions for abuse: Child Abuse and/or NeglectIncludes physical injury, sexual maltreatment, emotional maltreatment, deprivation of necessities, or combinations that harm or threaten a childs well-being by an individual responsible for the childs welfare. The term encompasses both acts and omissions on the part of a responsible person.A child is a person under 18 years of age for whom a parent, guardian, foster parent, caretaker, an employee of a residential facility or any staff person providing out-of-home care is legally responsible. The term child means a natural child, adopted child, stepchild, foster child or ward. The term also includes an individual of any age who is incapable for self-support because of a mental or physical incapacity and for whom treatment in a military treatment facility (MTF) is authorized. Spouse AbuseIncludes assault, battery, threat to injure or kill, other acts of force or violence, or emotional maltreatment inflicted on a partner in a lawful marriage when one of the partners is a military member or is employed by the Department of Defense and is eligible for treatment in an MTF. A spouse under 18 years of age shall be treated in this category. Based on the committees recommendations, the commander decides what action to take regarding the abuser. The commander determines whether to order the individual into treatment and/or to seek to impose disciplinary procedures under the UCMJ. The commander may also seek to obtain the  discharge  of the service member from the military. Abuse Victims and a Spouse's Military Career Victims often hesitate to report abuse because they fear the impact it will have on their spouses career. A Department of Defense study found that service members reported for abuse are 23 percent more likely to be separated from the service than non-abusers and somewhat more likely to have other than honorable discharges. The majority who remain in the military are more likely to be promoted more slowly than non-abusers. Even if a domestic violence case is handled off base in the civilian criminal court system, criminal conviction or even a misdemeanor involving domestic violence can end a service members military career; the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968 makes it unlawful for anyone who has been convicted of a misdemeanor of domestic violence to possess firearms. The law applies to law enforcement officers and military personnel. Protection for Spouses and Dependents Many military spouses dont know that federal law gives financial protection to the spouse if the member is discharged for an offense that  involves abuse of the then-current spouse or a dependent child.  It doesnt matter if the discharge is a punitive discharge imposed by a  court-martial  or an administrative discharge initiated by the commander. The key is that the reason for the discharge must be for a dependent-abuse offense. The term involves abuse of the then-current spouse or a dependent child means that the criminal offense is against the person of that spouse or a dependent child. Crimes that may qualify as dependent-abuse offenses are ones such as sexual assault, rape, sodomy, assault, battery, murder, and manslaughter. (This is not an exhaustive or exclusive listing of dependent-abuse offenses, but is provided for illustrative purposes only.) Victim Payments The duration of the payments cannot exceed 36 months. If the military member had less than 36 months of obligated military service at the time of the discharge or imposition of the court-martial sentence, then the duration of the payments will be the length of the members obligated service, or 12 months, whichever is greater. If a spouse receiving payments remarries, payments terminate as of the date of the remarriage. Payment shall not be renewed if such remarriage is terminated. If the payments to the spouse terminate due to remarriage and there is a dependent child not living in the same household as the spouse or member, payments shall be made to the dependent child. If the military member who committed the abuse resides in the same household as the spouse or dependent child to whom compensation is otherwise payable, payment shall terminate as of the date the member begins residing in such household. If the victim was a dependent child and the spouse has been found to have been an active participant in the conduct constituting the criminal offense or to have actively aided or abetted the military member in such conduct against that dependent child, the spouse shall not be paid transitional compensation. In addition to the transitional benefits, if the military member was eligible for retirement and was denied retirement because of the criminal offense, the spouse can still apply to a divorce court for a division of retired pay under the provisions of the Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act, and the military will honor the payments. (Note: Under this provision, such payments terminate upon remarriage).

The scientific process to heal any emotional trauma

The scientific process to heal any emotional trauma The scientific process to heal any emotional trauma In Greek mythology, Medusa was a monster, often described as a winged human female with living venomous snakes in place of hair.Those who gazed upon Medusa’s face would turn to stone.In a similar way, people who go through hard experiences can turn to stone, emotionally.As trauma expert Dr. Peter Levine has said, “It is how we respond to a traumatic event that determines whether trauma will be a cruel and punishing Medusa turning us into stone, or whether it will be a spiritual teacher taking us along vast and uncharted pathways.”We’ve all experienced “trauma,” whether we think we have or not. According to Dr. Lisa Firestone (emphasis mine):“A trauma can be defined as any significant negative event or incident that shaped us. It can emerge from any impactful instance that made us feel bad, scared, hurt or ashamed. By this definition, we have all experienced some degree of trauma in the process of growing up.Having “suppressed emotions” is another way of saying we ha ve unresolved trauma in our lives.But what does this actually mean?How people become emotionally stuckIf you’ve had a hard experience in your past where something negative happened, or where you failed miserably, you might never step far outside your comfort zone again.In that case, you’ve become incredibly limited because of your past.Your emotions own you, rather than you owning your emotions.When this happens, your personality stops developing, and you become incredibly predictable as a person.Your life becomes quite repetitive.You may continue to develop mentally and cognitively, such as learning from books and school. You could have a head full of facts and knowledge, which are easily acquired in an information world. But emotionally, you are stone. You are frozen at the same level you were when you got hurt.If we never resolve the emotional pain, then we are forever damaged and crippled in our lives. As a result, we begin avoiding situations that would make us vulnerable t o experiencing similar pain again.We become “frozen” in our development as a human being, unable to embrace and fully take-in new experiences.An easy way to examine your level of emotional maturity is how often you step outside of your comfort zone. If it’s rare to put yourself into the vulnerable position of not knowing the answers or how things will turn out, then you likely have trauma from your past that is holding you hostage - emotionally - and stopping you from fully developing your potential as a person.Research shows that the older people get, generally, the less open they are to having new experiences.In this article, I’m going to break-down the science of how to overcome all emotional blocks and become emotionally-free.When you become emotionally free and flexible, you become far more dynamic and fluid as a personality. Your ability to learn and adapt skyrocket.Your lifestyle and interests will continually change because you have the freedom to take on new thing s. You’re no longer hostage to your emotions.You’re not afraid of getting hurt.You’re not afraid of being wrong.In the words of Dr. Susan Jeffers, you know that regardless of what happens, “You can handle it.” Hence, she says we should, “Feel the fear and do it anyway.”According to educator Sir Ken Robinson, “If you’re not prepared to be wrong, you’ll never come up with anything original.”One of the primary reasons many people don’t view themselves as creative is because art and creativity are emotional and vulnerable experiences. You have to put yourself out there. You have to try something that might fail.As a result, many people discard the idea altogether, claiming that some inherent part of their personality or genetics is simply not “creative.”This isn’t true.Extreme creativity is available to anyone who is emotionally flexible and healthy.In fact, creativity is often the doorway to emotional freedom, because, through art and creativity, a person can courageously put themselves “out there,” and that very act of courage shifts a person’s relationship with their emotions and their past.Shifting your relationship with your emotionsIt’s important to note that when it comes to healing suppressed pain or trauma, that you don’t have to sit on someone’s couch and re-hash the past.Instead, you need to courageously move forward in your life.As you step outside of your comfort zone, you will experience the stress-response - fight, flee or freeze. Being out of the comfort zone is a beautiful experience because it is entirely physical and emotional.It’s a full-on sensory experience - something many people stop experiencing as they grow older.The main reason this “somatic” experience arises is that when you’re out of your “comfort zone” - or in a new situation where you don’t fully know how things will turn out - you’re in a state of uncertainty.Many psychologists argue that “uncertainty” is the foundat ion of all fears. This makes complete sense because our brains are actually designed to predict the outcomes of our behavior.Therefore, when we’re in a new situation, all sorts of physical and emotional red lights start to signal - our stress response. What our brain is telling us is that we’re in uncharted territory.It is your relationship with THIS EXPERIENCE - your stress response while dealing with new things - that reflects your level of emotional maturity.When you re-establish this relationship, you actually change your memories of the past.But you only change your memory of the past if you don’t freeze up. Because undoubtedly, the act of stepping outside of your comfort zone and trying something new may trigger negative emotions and memories from the past.You’ll try to sabotage yourself.But instead, you want to be “psychologically flexible,” which means you fully take in the experience, and move forward toward your goal anyway. In other words, you feel the fear and do it anyway.What you’ll quickly realize is that you can do hard things. You can “handle it.”Even if things fall apart or don’t work out the first time, you can figure out. You can commit to big things and you can keep those commitments, regardless of what you have to learn and become along the way.You can do it.This is how confidence is developed.But there’s more.This is also THE ONLY WAY a person can become fully self-actualized.Breaking-down the process of self-actualizationAccording to Abraham Maslow, “self-actualization” is the emotional state of a person who is in a position to achieve their highest potential.They have had all of their “base” needs - physical, emotional, and relational - met. They are a healthy, happy, and mature human being.Having a healthy sense of self-esteem is great. But self-actualization is something totally different.You need far more than self-esteem to become self-actualized.There are lots of people out there who feel good ab out themselves but aren’t willing to pay the emotional price of expanding their personality.You cannot become self-actualized if you’re comfortable where you are.According to Maslow, a key requirement to becoming self-actualized is having what he calls, “peak experiences.” He defined peak experiences “as rare, exciting, oceanic, deeply moving, exhilarating, elevating experiences that generate an advanced form of perceiving reality, and are even mystic and magical in their effect upon the experimenter.”Peak experiences are those moments that stretch and shift your perspective of yourself and reality.As Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. said, “A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.”The only way to have your mind stretched is to step outside of your comfort zone and have a new experience. In other words, “peak experiences” are simply those moments where you go through deep experiential learning.These moments of deep learning a nd transformation leave you in a state of awe, wonderment, and gratitude.You need to have these experiences regularly in order to reach a state of self-actualization.Actually, you need to make having soul-stretching experiences your “normal” way of life. Because once this becomes your way of life, then you are completely emotionally-free and flexible.When you are emotionally free and flexible, then you as a person also become free and flexible.This doesn’t mean that you no longer experience emotions or fears. Rather, it means that you are completely fine experiencing whatever is required to achieve what you believe you should, or what you believe is right.You’re no longer constrained by your emotions, and thus, you’re no longer STONE. Instead, you’re highly fluid and flexible, even spontaneous.Breaking the process down into bite-sized steps“Courage is the Gateway. This is where you start to see life as challenging and exciting instead of overwhelming.” - Dr. David H awkins Wherever you are in your life, it will require courage to get to the next level Courage means you proactively face risks and uncertainty in order to achieve a noble and worthwhile end Courage is ALWAYS the gateway to the “next level” As you courageously step into the unknown, you’ll experience the stress-response - flight, flee, freeze You experience the stress response because your brain is designed to predict the outcomes of your behavior, and when you’re in a totally new situation, you cannot fully predict what will happen Uncertainty is the foundation of all fears The only way to truly be “free” is to embrace the uncertainty of moving forward in your life - of not knowing exactly how things will turn out yet remaining committed to your values and purpose Becoming flexible and successful while outside of your comfort zone is known as emotional flexibility or having a tolerance for ambiguity As you step outside of your comfort zone and successfully move forward, you’ll have peak experiences which will stretch your perspective of yourself and even of reality The more peak experiences you have, the more emotionally flexible you will become As you have new experiences, your memory of the past will change You’ll no longer be bound by your past All “trauma” or “suppressed emotions” will be gone You’ll be healed You heal yourself not by going backward but going forward (hence: the best defense is offense) Once you get to the point where you are no longer in your own way, emotionally, then you are self-actualized Self-actualized people are those people who are willing to be and do whatever must be done to live their values and fulfill their purpose. They act courageously regularly. Daily.They are flexible and powerful.They weren’t born that way. Instead, they proactively chose, over and over, to become who they are.You can choose to become self-actualized yourself.But one thing is certain. Everything you want is on the other side of fear.You must be bold in your action.You can’t be frozen to your past.You have to move forward.This will take courage.It will involve failing a lot and learning a lot.But with each step forward, you’ll have peak experiences. Those brief windows of time where you’re in awe of everything. Life will become more spiritual to you.You’ll develop a sense of mission and purpose.You’ll stop overly defining yourself and what you can become and what you can do.Your potential will increasingly expand.You’ll continuously watch yourself do things beyond what you p reviously thought was possible.You’ll watch as your life continues to take on a new form, and as the goals you set are quickly realized.Are you going to take the journey?It’s not easy.It never will be.And the fear is never going to go away. But for this, you’re grateful. Because you know that this life is an educational experience. You have the emotional freedom and relational protection to go big.So you’re going to go big - whatever that means to you.Ready to upgrade?I’ve created a cheat sheet for putting yourself into a PEAK-STATE, immediately. You follow this daily, your life will change very quickly.Get the cheat sheet here!This article first appeared on Medium.

These are the 5 most disgusting, germ-filled places on the plane

These are the 5 most disgusting, germ-filled places on the plane These are the 5 most disgusting, germ-filled places on the plane Study after study shows that airplanes and airports are absolute cesspools of germs. The fact that some people manage to travel and not get horribly sick is absolutely incredible. Ladders recently reported that airport kiosks have 1,475 times the amount of bacteria than your house’s toilet seat but the danger doesn’t stop there. Heck, you aren’t even on the plane yet. And according to new research, that’s where the real icky germs are. In fact you are basically sitting in them for the duration of the flight.According to a new study from Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s Marketplace, one of the grossest places on an airplane is that seat-back pocket. Apparently people look at that pocket as a trash can. And we aren’t just talking gum wrappers. Think more like food remnants, dirty diapers and used condoms and tampons. Permission to scream now.Bacteria everywhereBut wait, it’s not over yet. There is also a ton of bacteria on the headrest. Apparently both of these areas g et the least amount of cleaning focus. So even if you think it looks clean, it really isn’t.  â€œWe don’t have rags, we don’t have spray on board,” former WestJet employee Stéphane Poirier told Marketplace. “Lots of [cleaners] are a dangerous good … so it’s either water from the aircraft, or a napkin.” Well that’s great. Apparently airplane cleaners approach cleaning with the same amount of enthusiasm I do.As for the the next three germiest places the washroom handle came in next not surprisingly. People still believe that washing their hands after using the facility is just a suggestion. This was followed by the tray table and then your seatbelt.”With 2,155 microbes per square inch, the table tray is far dirtier than a typical airplane toilet seat, making it an extremely unsanitary surface to eat your food from,” Microban International noted. “To ensure that your tray table is fresh, use a disinfectant wipe to clean the surface both before and after using i t. We would also recommend putting something down (such as a clean tissue) to prevent contact between your food and the tray table.” That cozy airplane blanket isn’t too great either and those come in a sealed package. Permission to scream again.But wait it gets better. What kind of bacteria are they finding on all these places you will be putting your body on? Samples collected from various flights that were then analyzed at the University of Guelph found E. coli, mold, and yeast. And of all of these were at high enough levels to cause infections in humans. You may want to pack your hazmat suit for your next flight.

The Characteristics of Management Skills Resume

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What Is So Fascinating About Resume Phrase?

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