These are the 4 times youre allowed to say no at work

These are the 4 times youre allowed to say no at workThese are the 4 times youre allowed to say no at workFOMO (Fear of Missing Out) is real, and it happens in both our work and partal lives. Because of this fear of missing an opportunity, its easy to find yourself on the yes train, only to feel overexerted and spread too thin. While taking advantage of opportunities that can help your career is great, its important to realize when saying no is in your best interest.Here are four times youre allowed to say no at work.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moraWhen your calendar is already crammedWhen your schedule is jam-packed, saying no is probably the way to go. While you may be able to fit in a quick meeting or take on one extra project, its important to assess the obligations youve already committed to before saying yes to something else. Would taking on this extra task take a lot of time? How much would it cut into your current projects?If saying yes to a new opportunity would hinder your ability to complete tasks youve already committed to, just say no. This can be hard, especially if youre a people pleaser, but at the end of the day, taking on more is not always better. Instead, focus on putting your best foot forward on your current commitments.If saying yes to a new opportunity would hinder your ability to complete tasks youve already committed to, just say no.When youd be covering for someone else whos always slacking Are you constantly covering for a coworker who cant seem to be bothered to lift a finger? When your boss recognizes you for your ability to pick up the pieces, it can be hard to put an end to things- but theres a point when its not worth it.If you continually cover for someone or finish the work that they were supposed to, youre showing that person that A) you dont mind that theyre slacking and B) they can continue to slack off because you wi ll finish what they dont. In this case, youre doing yourself and the other person a disservice. Try talking to them directly, and if that doesnt work, discuss the situation with your boss. Point out that youre taking on someone elses role and its impeding on your ability to get your own work completed to your standards.Try approaching the subject like thisIve been doing x, y, and z to help Name, but its getting difficult to get everything done to my standards. Im happy to help, but it seems to be more of an ongoing issue than a one-off situation, and I dont want it to affect responsibilities Ive already committed to. Is there a better way we can delegate responsibilities or create more accountability as a team?When its a last-minute request and you already have other obligationsWeve all had that last-minute work request that makes our stomach sink, whether its an after-hours event or a last-minute meeting. Sometimes you just suck it up and deal with it (yes, its part of being an adu lt), but its okay to say no if it will impede on other obligations.If youve already made other commitments, explain the situation. Show that you would like to make it work but its not an option since its last-minute. You can say something like thisUnfortunately, Im not able to make that work because of the timing. Ive already made other commitments I cant cancel however, Im happy to work with you to figure out another time that works better.If your manager cant appreciate that that youve made commitments and you want to stick with them, you may not be in a work environment where you can thrive.If it makes you uncomfortable (morally or physically)This is simple If something makes you uncomfortable, morally or physically, just say no.If you feel like something isnt right, trust your gut. You can always say Im not comfortable doing that, or simply decline and say that youre working on another project. Assessing the situation, your needs (both mental and physical), and how the request w ill affect you is essential to figuring out if the project is in your best interest.If something makes you physically uncomfortable, get yourself out of that situation immediately and contact someone of authority. Whether its HR or legal authorities, if there is misconduct in the workplace, use your voice and be confident that no one should make you uncomfortable.This article originally appeared on Create Cultivate.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 nestkken 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

How Does Germany Do It

How Does Germany Do It How Does Germany Do It How Does Germany Do It?The 2008 financial crisis left most industrialized nations reeling. Yet Germany, especially its manufacturing sector, has done exceedingly well. Some argue that advanced economies are moving out of manufacturing, yet according to the Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation, manufacturing accounts for nearly 21% of the German economy, compared with 13% for the United States and 12% for the United Kingdom. It generates many good jobs, even in such labor-intensive sectors as road vehicles, machinery, and electrical equipment. And Germanys manufacturing performance is getting steadily better. German exports, primarily manufactured goods, rose 11% in 2010, to mora than $1.3 trillion. While other industrialized nations have buckled under Asian competition, Germany has increased exports to China and the rest of Asia. How is Germany doing this? How is a highly regulated, high-wage country with a strong curren cy increasing its share of the global market in the face of low-cost Asian competition? While Germany has many large multinational companies like BMW, Volkswagen, and Siemens that turn in strong performance, its small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) are an impressive source of strength, both as suppliers to multinational corporations and as exporters in their own right. These SMEs generally avoid mass markets, but they dominate niche businesses. A 2007 study by the management consultant Bernd Venohr found that more than 1,130 German SMEs held either the number one or two position in the world market for their products, or the number one position in the European market. They are rarely the cheapest producers, yet the superior quality and performance of their products enables them to command premium prices and still boost exports. In the United States, such small and medium firms were hurt most by Chinese competition and the recession.Major infrastructure capital expenditure and fu nding sources. 2007-2011. Source Fraunhofer Annual Report, 2011 An important factor in German SME manufacturing success is the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (Fraunhofer Society), an independent nongovernmental organization that provides high-quality, short-term, affordable applied research that small and medium-size firms could bedrngnis otherwise afford. Fraunhofer enables smaller manufacturers to continually upgrade their processes and products, and keep ahead of the competition. A key feature of Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is its scale it is a $2.45-billion enterprise that operates more than 60 research institutes with more than 250 business focus areas and core competencies. The average institute employs between 300 and 400 people, though some are much larger. Overall, it has about 22,000 employees. The societys mission is to conduct applied research with practical industrial value. It landsees itself as a bridge between the latest university insights and industry-specific product and pro cess improvements. It also generates a great deal of knowledge in its own laboratories. Fraunhofer institutes undertake 6,000 to 8,000 projects annually. Most are small, short-term efforts. Projects rarely last longer than two years and focus on immediate, applicable results. Because Fraunhofers funding has steadily grown over the years, it has been able work with its industry partners to generate the incremental improvements that translate into sustained competitive advantages. While Fraunhofer is an independent nongovernmental entity, its distributed structure keeps it focused on practical results. Each Fraunhofer institute is linked with a German university. The institutes pick their own research fields, select their own projects, and decide how to handle project results. More important, institutes balance their own budgets. That means generating contract research, which accounts for up to two thirds of the Fraunhofer budget. In addition to its scale and distribution structure, t here are several other factors that account for Fraunhofers success Together, Fraunhofers 60 institutes specialize in more than 250 research areas. Each institute is paired with a university with similar research interests. The institutes themselves are very well equipped. Most operate multiple pilot manufacturing lines and demonstration facilities. The German machine tool industry often provides equipment for testing and training, so the Fraunhofer tool set is current and the firms using it receive valuable feedback. Fraunhofers model is a classic government-industry partnership. The federal and state governments, private contract research, and publicly funded contract research each provide roughly one-third of its funding. The reality is more complex, since a substantial amount of industry research can be funded through government grants and incentives. Even if the private sector share is sometimes overstated, it is the stability of the funding that is important. German poli tical parties usually consider support of applied research, of direct relevance to their companies, to be a part of the national infrastructure, like water or electricity. A great advantage of the German innovation system is the emphasis on vocational education that combines academic studies with factory apprenticeships. This continues to yield a highly trained and technologically adept work force that is the envy of the world. Fraunhofer mirrors this dual system at the highest educational levels. It employs part-time post-docs and masters and Ph.D. candidates, who acquire practical experience while simultaneously pursuing their studies. Graduates typically spend from three to six years at Fraunhofer before moving on to positions in industry or academia. This ensures a ready supply of well-trained researchers with hands-on experience in critical industrial technologies. Fraunhofer holds the rights to thousands of patents and registrations. It ordinarily retains patent and other IP rights upon conclusion of a research project. SMEs are often called the Mittelstand, or middle class, but the two terms are elend synonymous. The Mittelstand is a subset of German SMEs with certain distinct characteristics. They are typically family businesses located in small towns and rural areas. Their roots stretch back for many decades, often generations, and they plan for the very long term. As community leaders, their strong sense of social obligation makes them less likely to outsource or move offshore. Companies of the Mittelstand generally focus on niche products and markets, rather than go head to head with multinational giants. In many cases, continual incremental improvements in products and production methods have enabled them to dominate their chosen specialties. In 2008, roughly one-third of Fraunhofers RD projects involved firms with fewer than 250 employees, while 43% were with companies with fewer than 1,000 employees. Without Fraunhofer, it seems that many o f these firms would not have remained as competitive in global markets. Fraunhofer also works with such large, vertically integrated corporations as Siemens, Daimler-Benz, and Volkswagen. Research projects with large companies tend to last longer, involve more institutes, and bring in more revenue than SME contracts. Select locations of Fraunhofer institutes throughout Germany. Limits and Lessons German manufacturers have realized many successes. Not only do their multinational companies thrive in an increasingly competitive global market, but their SMEs often dominate their market niches. Yet Germanys innovation system is not a perfect model. It has significant weaknesses, and its strengths may not translate easily to other cultures. Fraunhofers most glaring weakness arises from its greatest strength Its laser-like focus on established industries has kept it from pioneering new technologies. There are no German counterparts for Intel, Apple, Google, Facebook, or the dozens of large bioscience companies spawned in the United States. While Fraunhofer spins off companies, most have remained small. Fraunhofer established seven institutes in the United States and research subsidiaries in Chile, Austria, Portugal, and Italy. In some cases the model adapts well to the local innovation system, while in other cases it does not. It is worth keeping in mind, however, that Fraunhofer also takes a strategic approach to establishing institutes, funding them partly to learn about technology development in other parts of the world. While Fraunhofers approach does not seem to encourage radical, paradigm-shattering change, it nonetheless demonstrates that a high-cost, high-wage country can compete effectively in global markets through the systematic and continuous application of knowledge. One source of German success is its concentrated efforts to support research relevant to small- and mediumsize enterprises that are less likely to move production offshore. Through Fraunhofe r, Germany offers skills, equipment, and services that those companies could not afford on their own. As a result, Germany has strengthened its export-oriented manufacturing base and retained good manufacturing jobs, even though its workers wages are among the highest in the world. What are the implications for the United States? Perhaps the first lesson is that German firms are not home alone. They are supported by a dense network of institutes that help them make the incremental improvements that bring long-term commercial success. A second lesson is that this is seen as an important national mission, the way national defense is here in the United States. It requires a steady flow of resources, concentrated effort, well-funded, well-led institutions, and a sense that these are investments that are important for the countrys future There are certainly barriers to U.S. adoption of institutions to support a manufacturing ecosystem. Ever since the end of World War II, the United State s has invested heavily in basic research in the belief that scientific advances would lead to new products and industries. For decades, U.S. research did just that. Yet today, many of those industries, such as wireless and microelectronics, have migrated overseas, taking jobs and innovators with them. The dominant post-war paradigm, namely that technologies invented here would naturally be produced here, has now eroded. Germanys government has long supported the application of technology to manufacturing. It launched the nations industrial revolution by investing in British machine tools, and closed the gap with the United Kingdom by encouraging applied research. Its ongoing support for large-scale practical industrial research for small and large companies has helped keep factories and jobs in Germany. Despite these advantages, few in the United States would want to adapt a system that would not support the creation of such breakthrough industries as biotechnology, nanotechnology, and the Internet. Yet if we are to exploit the opportunities in new manufacturing technologies, the United States might consider adapting some of Fraunhofers best practices to improve the flow of innovation to SMEs, which form the heart of Americas manufacturing infrastructure. One thing is clear. Countries that lose their manufacturing base risk losing their ability to innovate. Against the background of an economic environment which has seen the erosion and offshoring of traditional industries in the face of global competition, the German model, or some parts of it, warrants careful consideration. Above all, we have to pay attention to other countries policies and programs and learn from them, just as we have in the past. This is an abridged version of the original article published in the November 2013 issue of Mechanical Engineering magazine. Charles W. Wessner is a program director with the Board on Science, Technology, and Economic Policy at the National Research Council. Joi n industry experts at ASMEs Advanced Manufacturing Impact Forum to see how advanced manufacturing will affect the U.S. and global markets - and what this means for you and your business. For Further DiscussionFraunhofer enables smaller manufacturers to continually upgrade their processes and products, and keep ahead of the competition.

Whos Hiring Your Hairdresser Knows

Whos Hiring Your Hairdresser KnowsWhos Hiring? Your Hairdresser KnowsWhos Hiring Your Hairdresser KnowsYouve checked and rechecked the online job postings, perused the papers, and queried your friends, neighbors, and relatives. Youve sent out resumes, had an interview or two, but nothings panned out. Feel like youve exhausted every avenue of job leads? Maybe its time for a haircut Ora dental cleaning. Or a manicure and/or pedicure.Dont roll your eyes Im not recycling that tired old advice to treat yourself or stay well-groomed for job interviews (even if those ARE valid points). My point is that hairdressers, barbers, dental hygienists, and otzu sich personal service providers hear things the rest of us arent privy to. They have a dozen or more people a day telling them about their problems with their kids, their health, their spouses ... and their jobsMy hairdresser Barbara actually emailed me a couple weeks ago about a job opening at her daughters company (a trade magazine publishe r). I wasnt interested, but I sure appreciated the gesture. A couple years ago, when I was looking for a new job, she had passed my resume on to that same daughter, who passed it to the hiring manager. It didnt turn out to be a match but it could haveYou may have a hidden job resource of your own. Your barbers last customer might be having a terrible time at work because his assistant just quit. Your plumber might have installed a shower for someone who just gave her notice in a position youd be perfect for. Your manicurist might have a brother-in-law who manages the restaurant where youre hoping to work.Its hard to keep finding new ways to feel productive when youve been job searching for awhile, but Im a firm believer in asking for help. Were all in this together. We all hear about the layoffs and the closings. We all pay the same crazy gas prices. Reach out, tell your story, and hand out your resume to anyone who might read it or pass it along.The Internet is an invaluable resour ce that has revolutionized job seeking. But the good old-fashioned, tried and true grapevine can still work wonders.Oh, and you know who really gets the inside scoop? Bartenders. (Or so Ive heard.)Have you ever had a job tip from an unexpected source?

Innovations in Biomaterials Create New Roles for Engineers

Innovations in Biomaterials Create New Roles for Engineers Innovations in Biomaterials Create New Roles for Engineers Innovations in Biomaterials Create New Roles for EngineersThe emerging field of biomaterials has created demand for a variety of engineers who can effectively communicate with colleagues from other disciplines when designing and delivering new biomedical tools and solutions.Christopher Jewell, an associate professor of bioengineering at the University of Marylands Fischell Department of Bioengineering and the author of recent papers on using biomaterials to improve vaccines and immunotherapies and in designing immune tissues, spoke to Jeff OHeir, ASMEs senior content manager, about the need for cross-disciplinary teams of engineers and clinicians to work together in order to bring enhanced immunotherapies and vaccines into the clinic and eventually onto the market. You can hear the full interview on ASME TechCast.JO You write how new biomaterials are used in applicati ons and solutions to deliver a better way to fight infection, cancer, and other diseases. What biomaterials are we talking about?Christopher Jewell, Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland.Jewell It could be a new polymer or something that is designed to give you certain features that will be useful in a vaccine orimmunotherapy.It could be taking proteins or other biological molecules and organizing them in a way that have unique features. It could even be using or engineering cells or tissues to give particular applications. I think all of ansicht examples are being used in the field of immune engineering, synthetic and natural polymers, lipids, self-assembled materials, and even more recently integrating principles from tissue engineering, using scaffolds and cellular materials to build immune tissues.Listen to More ASME TechCasts Renewable Energy Experts Shine Light on Solar Farms and Grids JO What roles do engineers play in the creation and the deliveryof a nsicht types of applications and solutions?Jewell If you are trying to develop a new vaccine or immunotherapy, the clinical folks probably have a better understanding of what is needed to actually treat the patient, whereas the technologies that are needed to help achieve those goals are better suited for the type of problems that engineers are used to tackling. Such a broad range of expertise is needed that its hard for any one person toreallyhave all of those skills.JO What type of engineers are needed in this new field of biomaterials?Jewell I think all the fields of engineering are involved in tackling some of these problems. On one hand, you have chemical and bio engineers who are very focused on developing these materials themselves and in figuring out the tools and systematic approaches to understand how well these new materials are working for a given application. For the mechanical engineering field, there is a huge field of evidence that mechanical properties of biomateria ls have a large impact on what kinds of biological responses occur, and this is becoming evidentin the interaction with the immune system. Its not just developing materials to certain chemical structures or stability butunderstanding what some of the properties are and how theyre going to impact the ability of immune cells to interact with or to infiltrate some of the material in these scaffolds, vaccines, or immunotherapies.ASME TechCast Hear MITs Evelyn Wang on the Future of Mechanical Engineering EducationJO Is biomaterials creating the need for a new type of engineering skills or new types of engineers?Jewell Its basically driving a need for folks that have broader training across the medical, biological and the engineering sides. But I think as more evidence is accumulated for the need for these cross disciplinary skills, it helps to kind of create and establish the more formalized programs that provide this broad set of training.Editors Pick Global Talent Makes American Indust ry Stronger JO Is there a talent gemeinsame agrarpolitik in filling these roles?Jewell I dont know if theres a talent gap or if its just getting people to recognize the power of bringing these skill sets together. Its not just about bringing an engineer together with a biologist or immunologist, or clinician, but bringing together people who know about the field that theyre trying to collaborate with so that they can talk effectively with each other. I think thats the main criteria Making sure people have enough expertise in the filed theyre collaborating with so that when they are interacting with their colleagues in these other fields, its an efficient communication.Read more exclusive bioengineering stories at ASME.orgArtificial and 3D-Printed Skin Advances for Robots, HumansUsing the Eyes of Killer Shrimp to Design A Super CameraThe Rise from BattleBot to Corporate Robot For Further Discussion Its not just about bringing an engineer together with a biologist or immunologist, or clinician, but bringing together people who know about the field that theyre trying to collaborate with so that they can talk effectively with each other. Prof. Christopher Jewell, University of Maryland

Apprenticeship Jobs - Occupations You Can Train for By Being an Apprentice

Apprenticeship Jobs - Occupations You Can Train for By Being an ApprenticeApprenticeship Jobs - Occupations You Can Train for By Being an ApprenticeTraining may come from different sources for careers that do not have a college degree among their educational requirements. For example, you can get a vocational degree or a post-secondary certificate from a trade school. A better option is to do an apprenticeship. It combines classroom instruction with on-the-job training. One of the best things about it is that apprentices get paid while they are learning, while students getting a vocational degree or post-secondary certificate must shell out money for tuition. It can be very costly. Apprenticeships also lead to long-term careers. While unions and employers initially designed apprenticeships to help develop a workforce in the skilled trades, for example, construction and manufacturing, there are now a variety of occupations for which people can receive training. Currently, you can app rentice in technology and healthcare, office and administrative support, as well as many other fields. Here are over 30 apprenticeship jobs Construction Trades GlazierGlaziers install, repair and removewindows, mirrors, skylights and other products that are made of glass.BoilermakerBoilermakers install and maintain boilers and containers used to store chemicals, oil, and other liquids.Elevator MechanicElevator mechanics install and repair elevators and escalators.ElectricianElectricians install wiring and other electrical components in homes and businesses.CarpenterCarpenters assemble and install wooden fixtures, as well as those made of other materials, including fiberglass, plastic, and drywall. Reinforcing Iron and Rebar WorkerReinforcing iron and rebar workers use wire mesh, steel bars (rebar), and cables to reinforce concrete.HVAC TechnicianHVAC technicians install and repair heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.MasonMasons use bricks, concrete blocks, and n atural stones to build structures.Construction Equipment OperatorConstruction equipment operators move materials around construction sites.Construction HelperConstruction helpers assist construction tradespeople like electricians and carpenters. Healthcare Dental AssistantDental assistants tend to office and laboratory duties in dentists offices. Some states allow them to treat patients.Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or ParamedicEMTs and paramedics provide onsite emergency care to ill or injured people.Medical AssistantMedical assistants perform clerical and clinical tasks in physicians offices.Biomedical Equipment TechnicianBiomedical equipment technicians, also called medical equipment repairers, fix equipment found in medical facilities. Home Health AideHome health aides check vital signs, give medication to, and change bandages on patients who have disabilities, chronic illnesses, cognitive impairments, or age-related problems.Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)LPNs work und er the direction of RNs (registered nurses) to provide care to patients in hospitals, residential care facilities, and physicians offices.Surgical TechnologistSurgical technologists assist surgeons and registered nurses in operating rooms.Radiologic TechnologistRadiologic technologists usex-ray equipment, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and mammography to helpmedical doctorsdiagnose diseases and injuries. Pharmacy TechnicianPharmacy technicians helppharmacistsprepare prescription medications for customers. They receive written prescription requests from customers and process electronic requests from doctors offices.Laboratory TechnicianLaboratory technicians perform tests and procedures that help doctors and other medical professionals diagnose diseases and plan treatments and evaluate their effectiveness.Medical SecretaryMedical secretaries taketelephone calls, make appointments, greet patients, and perform other clerical duties in medical offices. Medica l TranscriptionistMedical transcriptionists translate doctors dictated recordings into written reports and correspondence. Office and Administrative Support ParalegalParalegals helpattorneysprepare for trials and hearings, research cases, interview witnesses, and draft legal documents.Human Resources AssistantHuman resources assistants helphuman resources specialistsby tending to clerical duties including answering telephone calls, scheduling appointments, and writing correspondence. Technology Engineering TechnicianEngineering technicians help engineers and scientists solve problems in research and development, manufacturing, and construction.Broadcast TechnicianBroadcast technicians use special electrical equipment to regulate the clarity and strength of broadcast signals.Computer Support SpecialistComputer support specialists assist computer users with computer software, hardware, and peripherals.Computer ProgrammerComputer programmers write code for applications and oper ating systems. Miscellaneous Chef or CookChefs and cooks prepare food in dining establishments. Some also supervise other workers.Cosmetologist or HairdresserCosmetologists, including hair stylists, barbers, estheticians, and manicurists and pedicurists, provide personal care services.PhotographerPhotographers take pictures of people and events to tell stories through these images. Use Apprenticeship.gov to search for apprenticeships by career path and location. Also, search for opportunities on Indeed.com and local union websites.

Find Out Whos Talking About Self Descriptive Words for Resume and Why You Need to Be Worried

Find Out Whos Talking About Self Descriptive Words for Resume and Why You Need to Be Worried If your language is the very saatkorn as everyone elses, it is going to be difficult for you to stand out. Any shape word may be used to describe. The proper words can grab the interest of a prospective employer and set you on your way to a work interview. More precise words may also add a little formality to your actions, she states. When it may appear tedious, you always will need to customize each letter to fit the specific responsibility of which youre using. The titelbild letter is going to be a significant opportunity to demonstrate company the method by which the work position is attractive to you and why you desire to get employed by their company. An effective cover letter must be compelling yet to-the-point to avoid wasting a persons time. Its possible to use precisely the very same similar cover letter to apply for every single job. No one would like to read a CV thats fo rmatted with a very small font and no white space Regardless of what industry you work in, proving that you have what it requires to do your work effectively is crucial. The aim of your resume is to convince the hiring manager that youve got the skills that make you the ideal person to fulfill their requirements. Try to remember that the aim of a resume is to secure you a work interview. Read the whole essay and keep an eye out for any mistakes. For example, a hiring manager for a construction company might be more interested in how much you are able to lift, how reliable youre, and whether it is possible for you to learn new skills quickly. If youve got minimal work experience, you will need to highlight different characteristics of your job responsibilities to appeal to every individual hiring manager. Additionally, if your title doesnt match the work description, but your abilities and experience do, make certain youve got the precise title somewhere in your resume and cover letter, since the work title would be among the keywords the firm would include in their search, Mattson states. The work market is still tight enough youll face stiff competition for good jobs and will want to put your very best foot forward. None of them are very good, although they are active, since they dont sell your upcoming employer on what youre able to do, or what benefits youre ready to bring to their team. Mamise saw that nearly all of the employees were employees since they lacked the self-starter of ambition. Employers would like to know your priorities and your personality will mesh nicely with their company. Potential employers often want to understand what you accomplished in your prior positions. There are a lot of soft skills you should cultivate if you intend on working in customer support. At exactly the same time, a CV with too much white space will look as if you dont have any appropriate experience or skills to provide the employer. Though many of the s pecific keywords you should use will be different by industry and job description, in addition, there are general keywords and phrases that need to be included for any position. There are additional kinds of skills in hot demand, and in case you have them, be positive theyre included and highlighted. Good descriptive writing employs precise language. Descriptive words are essentially key Words and Phrases that help paint a crystal clear picture and tell a story about something, whether youre a writing a report, describing an undertaking or promoting an item. Free Use of Adjectives When youre writing descriptive essays then you have to freely utilize descriptive words. The secret to writing a superb effectiveA essay is to get the passion to write it. To do this, its important to steer clear of vague phrases such since I think away from the box. Power words are used for a number of factors. Type your header, centered at the very top of the webpage. Resumes are somewhat more effective with the perfect adjectives. Opt for the Application Cover Letter option and select the template you desire. With all resumes its essential to choose the ideal format. Instead, utilize a number of terms that most describe your accomplishments to show employers the range of your achievements.

National Water Week

National Water Week National Water WeekPosted October 13, 2011, by Louisa Veidelis This week is the perfect time to become water wise, as Australias most precious resource continues to battle drought, population growth and climate change. Every Bucket Counts is the theme for National Water Week, organised by the Australian Water Association and sponsored by Sydney Water and Smart Approved WaterMark. The campaign aims to save at least one million buckets of water nationally. On average, every Australian uses around 23 buckets of drinking quality water each per day, but our drinking water is too precious to waste, says Julian Gray, CEO of Smart Approved WaterMark. The organisation has launched three online water-saving calculators to help Aussie households save water by changing their lifestyles.Environmental ResourcesEnvironmental manager sample resumeEnvironmental manager sample cover letterCareer Insider StoriesShelley Lask - Body Positive Health & FitnessInterested in becoming a?En vironmental ScientistSustainability OfficerEnvironmental ResearcherEnvironmental ConsultantPolicy OfficerPopular Career Searcheshorticulture resumeenvironmental science internship cover lettercareers in environmental scienceenvironmental scientist jobcover letter for environmental servicesEnvironmental CoursesBachelor of Engineering (Civil and Environmental) HonoursEnquire Online Enquire OnlineMaster of Environmental ScienceEnquire Online Enquire OnlineBachelor of Science (Environmental Management)Enquire Online Enquire OnlineLouisa VeidelisRelated ArticlesBrowse moreGreen power is good for jobsFor those who work in the energy sector, career opportunities and environmental values have long been at opposing ends of the spectrum, until now.Clean up Australia and boost your careerNo ifs or butts This weekend, help restore some of Australias beauty and boost your career while youre there.EnvironmentalImprove your career prospects with green skillsWith talk of climate change and carbon t axes on everyones lips, awareness of green issues is at an all-time high. But look around your workplace are green practices an integrated part of your organisations culture?

Maryland Business License Rules and Requirements

Maryland Business License Rules and RequirementsMaryland Business License Rules and RequirementsMany types of businesses in Maryland are exempt from having to obtain business licenses to operate. Only certain types of businesses that are regulated by state law must be licensed. Types of Maryland BusinessesThat Need a License Businesses that must usually obtain licenses from their local Clerk of the Court include auctioneershawkerspeddlersbilliard parlorschain storesany store where cigarette or tobacco products are soldcommercial garagesoperators of console machinesconstruction firmsjunk dealerslaundry establishmentsmusic or jukebox vendorsother vending machine companiespinball machine owners/vendorsplumbersgas fittersrestaurantsstorage warehousestraders and traders showsthose engaged in wholesale dealer-farm machinery The business must be physically located in Maryland for licensing rules to apply.The type of license or licenses requiredcan depend on the exact nature of the busin ess, and you may require mora than one. You can contact your local Clerk of the Court or call the State License Bureau at 410-260-6240 to find out if your particular business requires a license. You can also search by your industry for licensing information onMarylands Business License Information Systemonline. Some counties require licensing in addition to state licenses. Your local Clerk of the Court can tell you if your county is one of them. Businesses in Maryland That Need Special Licensing If you are planning to operate a bank, credit union, consumer loan company, mortgage company, sales finance company, or a collection agency, youll need special licensing. Call 410-230-6100 for licensing information. TheMaryland Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulationdetails additional requirements for employers. If you need a professional or occupational license, call the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing toll-free at 888-218-5925. Youll most likely need this typ e of license if youre in real estate, or if youre a plumber, pilot, engineer, electrician or locksmith, among other professions. Child care providers and assisted living facilities also require their own special licensing. Brick-and-Mortar vs. zugreifbar Business Licensing in Maryland Maryland does not make any particular distinction between brick-and-mortar businesses and online businesses. The nature of your business will determine the type of licensing you need regardless of whether you operate and/or sell merchandise from a land-based facility or on the Internet. Business License Exemptions for Maryland Non-Profits Non-profit organizations that obtain tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service do not require business licenses in Maryland. The Statute of Limitations for Failure to Obtain and File a Business License in Maryland The statute of limitations on licensing investigation and penalties for failure to obtain and file a business license is four years in Maryland. How to Get Necessary Business Licenses in Maryland Maryland makes it relatively easy to make sure all your licensing requirements are met. The Department of Commerce offers the Maryland Business Portal online that will walk you through all the steps necessary to register your business with the state, whether youre just starting out or youre relocating into the area. The DOC also offers licensing links on its webpage to take you through the licensing process. County-level licensing links are included.

Want a Job Mining Asteroids Get a Degree in It Before Everybody Else Does

Want a Job Mining Asteroids Get a Degree in It Before Everybody Else DoesWant a Job Mining Asteroids Get a Degree in It Before Everybody Else DoesTheres a LOT of money flying through space. Its waiting for someone to come and collect it. Someone who can figure out how to mine asteroids.Want to be parte of that? A shiny masters degree in Space Resurces from the Colorado School of Mines could help you make it a reality.The incentive is certainly there. Take 16 Psyche for instance - an asteroid that consists almost exclusively of nickel-iron metal. The iron in 16 Psyche alone is estimated to be worth $10,000 quadrillion.By comparison, the entire global economy today is worth meagre $78 trillion. In other words, if you could extract all iron from this asteroid alone, you could give every human on Earth about $100 billion (NASA).One could almost say these numbers are trulyastronomical (ba dum tss).First education program of its kindColorado School of Mines is a public teaching and resear ch universitywith special expertise in the development and stewardship of the Earths natural resourcesAccording to the schools website, the program seeks to train people for jobs in the burgeoning space resources industry.The broad topic of space resources brings together many fields in which Mines has a strong presence, including remote sensing, geomechanics, mining, materials/metallurgy, robotics/automation, advanced manufacturing, electrochemistry, solar and nuclear energy, and resource economics.If thats notlage an impressively sounding list of subjects, I dont know what is.READElon Musks Resume of Failures Proves That Your Failures Arent Big EnoughSpace mining possible with todays techIts hardly surprising that programs like these begin to appear. We can no longer ignore the sheer amount of resources we could extract from space.Whats more, we already have the technology.Last year, a former NASA scientist presented a report saying that space mining is possible with todays tech. And well probably see it happen within a few decades.For instance, remember the Falcon Heavy launch earlier this year? According to some, it has an important role to play in asteroid mining.They claim that Falcon Heavy has almost single-handedly increased the number of asteroids were able to mine from a few hundred to several thousand.But is Falcon Heavy enough? Not even close.We need to build an orbital transportation hub, a space fuel depot, a deep-space communication relay, and many other parts of the mining infrastructure.And obviously, we need a way to drill boreholes in zero gravity. Maybe Elon Musks Boring Company could help us with that eventually?Space mining as an answer to metal scarcityMany metals that underpin our modern economy are quickly being depleted.Gold, silver, copper, platinum, even lead and tin are due to run out in the next 100 years.Try to build a spaceship without these metals. You couldnt even build a smartphone without them.Which is why we need to start l ooking elsewhere. This might easily be our last chance.On the other hand, an asteroid of 2km in diameter (3554 Amun) would provide the Earth with enough metal for decades.Whats more, it would allow us to fund a space program 10,000 times larger than we have now. And let us colonize our solar system.Another gold rush in the making?Even governments around the world are beginning to understand this.Luxembourg has established a $227 million fund to entice space mining companies to set up shop in the tiny nation.Middle Eastern oil states such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are looking to space to decrease their dependance on fossil fuel.Even Goldman Sachs admitted that space mining could be more realistic than perceived. And if Goldman Sachs is already saying this to their investors, you know that its bound to happen sooner rather than later.So what can YOU do with all this information? Space mining seems like a safe investment.If you dont have a few billion dollars to inve st at the moment, all you can do is wait for the glorious future to arrive.Or you can invest your timeinstead,get a degree in Space Resources from the Colorado School of Mines and score a job mining asteroids before everybody else does.Share Your Feedback or Ideas in the Comments

Accounting Resume Skills and Keywords (Examples)

Accounting Resume Skills and Keywords (Examples) Accounting Resume Skills and Keywords (Examples) Job seekers with accounting skills on their resume are in high demand in todays job market. Individual majors fruchtwein in demand at the bachelors degree level include finance, accounting, and computer science. These saatkorn three majors have topped the list since 2012, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers 2015 Job Outlook Report.Companies expect to hire 21.2 percent more new accounting graduates in 2015 than they did in 2014, according to the report.Use resume examples to learn how your accounting resume measures up.To browse resume examples, go to Indeed.com and click Find Resumes at the top of the home page. There, youll be able to search resumes by keyword and location. Doing this can help you understand the skills and tools you should feature your own resume.However, that provides only a generalized overview. To improve your chances of landing a specific job, youll need to use the job posting itself as another tool. From that job posting, extract the keywords and use each one that applies to you to show that you are a good fit for the job.Resume keywords play a huge role in the wayapplicant tracking systemsfilter and rank resumes. If your resume lacks the right keywords, it might never get seen by the human on the other side of the ATS.The above word cloud was created using the text of a dozenaccounting jobpostings. The bigger the word, the more often it appeared throughout the job postings.Accountant resume keywordsAccountingAccuracyADPAnalysisAuditsBachelorsBankBillingClientsComplexExcelFinancialGAAPJournalManagementOrganizedPayrollProcessReconciliationsReportsTaxNotes on accountingIn the word list above, there are two industry-specific abbreviations. ADP refers to the company Automatic Data Processing, Inc., and GAAP stands for generally accepted accounting principles.The roles of accounting and finance professionals are expandi ng, according to Accountemps, a staffing agency specializing in accounting. Given the frequent interaction with other departments, todays accounting professionals need sound decision-making, negotiation and strategic-thinking skills.Using concrete accomplishment statements on your resume is the most effective way to demonstrate these skills. Dont just say that youre a strategic thinker- give an example of a time when youve put your strategic-thinking skills to work. What challenge did you face, or what problem did you spot? What did you do, and how did the situation turn out? And, of course, dont forget to include numbers to back up your statements.Optimizing your resumeIncreasing your visibility within an ATS and positioning yourself as a good fit for a role is your best bet for getting an interview- and a job. Fortunately,Jobscans resume analysis tool turns optimizing your resume into a fast and easy process. Just paste the text of your resume and the text of a job posting into th e appropriate boxes, and youll instantly get a score showing how closely your resume aligns with that job. Youll also get suggestions for changes you can make that will help your resume get ranked more highly by an applicant tracking system.?