Tuesday, December 31, 2019
13 Unbelievably Cool Jobs Hiring Now
13 Unbelievably Cool Jobs Hiring Now13 Unbelievably Cool Jobs Hiring Now Work doesnt have to be work all the time . If you have an unbelievably cool job, it can be fun too. These 13 jobs - from social media manager to pastry chef andjavascript developer - sound like they would be a lot of fun. So, get to work (pun intended) on your resume. Job Description The gruppe behind the award-winning Gran Turismo franchise are seeking aSocial Media Managerwith great communication skills, a passion for product development, an interest in automotive racing and a strong background in community management to oversee aspects of day-to-day community life.This individual will support SIEAs first party franchise title by moderating social media platforms and forums, spearheading community events, responding to users posts, managing content, and working with Production, Design, Art, PR and absatzwirtschaft to creating a strong digital presence and fan base loyalty.What Employees Say Playstation swag, the culture, very family-oriented and understanding colleagues and management. Casual work environment , but leid inappropriate behavior. Generous PTO and benefits. Good work/life balance. - Current EmployeeJob Description As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you will collaborate with the business to attract and select the best talent for their teams, according to the job listing . Your passion for recruiting and your ability to distinguish between good and great will enable you to help hire top diverse candidates who will thrive in our organization. Your relationship management and influencing skills will make you a credible partner to the business, providing valuable insights and market trends. What Employees Say The quality of your teammates at Seismic will help elevate you to the next level. Everywhere you turn there is someone exceeding expectations, so tune in, and take notes. The opportunity to learn, but also to make a big long-term impact is unique to com panies in this stage of growth. - Current EmployeeJob Description TheInterior Designerwill lead real estate projects with accountability for the design of interior spaces in new developments and renovated existing buildings meeting functional and aesthetic goals researching and purchasing FFE determining space requirements and creating the most aesthetic appeal and functionality for the space.What Employees Say Buckingham is one of the best employers Ive ever had They are focused on growing our organization and they realize that investing in their people is the foundation to delivering exceptional results. They are not afraid of change and encourage feedback from employees. - Current EmployeeJob Description The Chief of the Park Planning and Stewardship Division (PPSD) reports to the Deputy Director of Administration and provides overall strategic direction, planning, organizing, and execution of the Divisions mission and goals for the maintenance and development of the Countys P arks system, according to the job listing . The Chief is responsible for long-range master planning for parks and trails, stewardship of natural and cultural resources, and resource and data analysis.What Employees Say Great company to work for Youll be welcomed into a team of colleagues who are quick on their feet and willing to help. - Current EmployeeJob Description As an Experience Designer for HomeAways Global Experience Design Group, youll thrive at the intersection of the user, data, technology and design. Youll place a deep focus on user insight to help you keenly understand user experience problems and opportunities. That understanding enables you to craft compelling solutions that are intuitive, thoughtful, simple and delightful. If you thrive in a positive environment where youre surrounded by a supportive, talented and passionate design community who inspire each other to take their craft to the next level, then keep reading. What Employees Say Since John Kim has ta ken lead, the company has transformed to one of continuous learning, intelligent values, and dedicated culture. There is no shortage of things to keep busy with and the bottom-up approach is preached here. Now is the right time to be here. Just read Expedias earning reports for the last year. Its all HomeAway. - Current EmployeeJob Description Squarespace seeks a Creative Developer for websites who shares our passion for building the future of the web, according to the job listing . The ideal candidate is driven to keep up with the latest techniques in web design and development, and has an eye for differentiating between design fads and worthwhile trends. You are equally comfortable working autonomously or collaborating with a team. When you look at an innovative website, you immediately open the inspector. You are a rare blend of creative and technical. No detail escapes you. You are ready to join a team building impactful, award-winning websites for a world-renowned publishing platform. What Employees Say The single best thing about working at Squarespace is that management at every level really care about and listens to their employees. Its hard to recount every little thing that Squarespace does to make their employees feel at home. God forbid tragedies strike New York City again, but when the NJ Transit derailed, the company sent employees living in New Jersey home by cars to get them home safely. - Current EmployeeJob Description The Firehouse Restaurant, Sacramentos most award-winning fine dining restaurant, is looking for an experienced and creative fine dining Pastry Chef to join Chef Jay Veregges culinary team, according to the job listing . The Pastry Chef is responsible for preparing and plating a variety of high-quality desserts, pastries or sweet goods creating new and innovative desserts that enhance customer satisfaction keeping the kitchen organized and clean and ordering pastry supplies. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in culi nary arts with a passion for delicious creations, and can assign tasks and motivate workers in a high-volume environment. What Employees Say The staff is great to work with. It is a fast-paced environment and the day goes by quickly. - Former EmployeeJob Description This fleck has direct responsibility for the performance of all Verizon Wireless government contracts that impacts the ability of Verizon Wireless effectively meeting revenue objectives, sales, plans, and audit requirements, according to the job listing , which adds that you will facilitate the federal contract and proposal process as per guidelines and procedures developed, maintained and taught by the federal contracts and proposals department and collaborate with cross-functional team members on various contractual and proposal opportunities to facilitate processing and approval and to ensure accurate and timely deliverables. What Employees Say Engaged management organization communications on a regular basis f lexible work arrangements. - Former EmployeeJob Description Cabrera Services, Inc. is searching for an experienced and knowledgeable professional to conduct office and field engineering duties in support of environmental investigations and remediation and construction projects throughout the United States, according to the job listing . Primary duties include supporting proposal development preparing work plans overseeing field work and preparing reports. Other duties are as assigned by management.What Employees Say You can take on as much responsibility or work as you want- everyone is very happy to help You can grow quickly in this firm - Current EmployeeJob Description We are looking for a customer-centric, passionate and data-driven consumer marketing manager who will grow consumer awareness, demand and revenue of Pampered Chefs kitchen products, services and cooking experiences through our consultant network, according to the job listing . In this role, you will identify and position Pampered Chef strongly with highly attractive consumer segments, delighting and inspiring them at each stage in their path to purchase.What Employees Say Very friendly people. Open culture and great work benefits and awesome place to learn. - Former EmployeeJob Description The mission of the CSM team is to inspire our business customers in the way they communicate and in the power of visual storytelling through Prezi, according to the job listing . Our customers buy Prezi because they want to better engage with their audiences and Prezi helps them do that. Our CSMs are guides for our customers transformational journey- they inspire, build, and enable change agents within organizations. Our next Director of Customer Success will be tasked with finding unlocks through our customers change management journey and as unlocks are discovered, operationalize them across internal processes and the CSM team. What Employees Say Working with international teams, collaborative , fun, flexible work schedule, always allowing you to stretch. - Former EmployeeJob Description The senior communications strategist will be responsible for proactively developing plans and strategies aimed at publicly positioning the NFL to key audiences through all communication channels, both traditional and emerging media, according to the job listing . They will work closely with communications department leadership to create messaging to reflect the leagues wide variety of priorities and expedite organizational decision-making. What Employees Say Youll work on the biggest brand in professional sports, have the opportunity to stretch yourself professionally if you demonstrate initiative, and learn mora in a year there than you will in five years at other companies. Digital Media, NFL Network, and NFL Films are the more creative parts of the organization, but NY is where the power resides. - Former EmployeeJob Description Adobe Creative Cloud is looking for an exceptional Software Engineer who can thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, according to the job listing . We want a highly-motivated engineer who can take ownership to build JS components supporting first mile workflows across desktop products. You will be joining a seasoned team of front end JS engineers with a proven track record of innovative Cloud-first features. Ideally you enjoy tackling complex problems, have a deep empathy for customers, and drive tangible results in a team oriented culture. What Employees Say Really great place to work. Loads of flexibility to arrange your own schedule- doctors appointments, work-from-home, whatever works for you. Amazing benefits. - Current Employee
Thursday, December 26, 2019
Dream job alert You can get paid to drink Rosé all day
Dream job alert You can get paid to drink Ros all dayDream job alert You can get paid to drink Ros all dayLove taking beautiful photos, summertime, andRos? Want to make it your lifestyle? Consider taking part in an Instagram casting call to be an influencer for the wine brand Ros All Day,a wine from the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France that has named itself after the catchphrase.You can begin on National Ros Day, June 8th, by following Rose_All_Day on Instagram and posting stellar ros-themed lifestyle content, hashtagging it RosAllDay. Post your pics through the contests end date on neunter monat des jahres 2nd, 2019.Were looking for beautiful, bright imagery that shows your love of ros, the ad says. We want to see you, your friends, your events, your pups, and anything unique to showcase why youre the perfect RosAllDay influencer. The more entries, the more likely you are to winThe winner will receive $10,000 in cash, acontent-creating trip to France, where you will stay in the brands chateau, and thetitle of Ros All Days newest influencer on the brands Instagram page.Of course, with rights come responsibilities. If you win, the brand expects the new influencer to create one post per month for the next year forRos All Day. But dont worry, theyre going to make it easy for you. Our goal here is not to make anyone work, but rather to find the perfect influencer who can synergize their already ros-filled lifestyle to translate to gorgeous content During the trip to France, we will hook our winner up with Ros All Day for some premium content creation which they are welcome to use to satisfy their one post/month criteria for this content.Certainly sounds like theRos lifestyleTo apply for the casting callFollow Rose_All_Day on InstagramPost hashtagged RosAllDay contentTag Rose_All_Day in that ros-related content during the contest period (June 8th, 2019 September 2rd, 2019)Casting call start date National Ros Day, June 8th, 2019End date September 2nd, 2019Entra nts must be located within the continental United States and be over the age of 21.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people
Sunday, December 22, 2019
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
The Professional Networking Document A Valuable Tool in Your Job Search
The Professional Networking Document A Valuable Tool in Your Job Search The Professional Networking Document A Valuable Tool in Your Job Search If youre wondering what a professional networking document is, youre probably elend alone. Unlike a resume or professional bio, this is a different kind of marketing document for job search networking purposes.While the top parte of your professional networking document resembles a resume, the bottom part explains to those with whom youre networking what youre pursuing, includingPosition(s)Types of companiesSpecific target companiesThe bottom part is perhaps the most important part of your professional networking document.Where and how to utilize aprofessionalnetworkingdocUse your professional networking document in a networking meeting or informational interview, in which you would slide it across the table to the part who has graciously agreed to meet with you to provide advice and possible leads.Just as the meeting is nearing the end, ask if the person wouldnt mind taking a glance at your professional networking document. Watch as she takes a look at your company target list. Youll see her study it and hopefully mention that she knows people at some of the companies. This is the start of something good.If you are a member of a buddy group, you can provide the other networkers a copy of your professional networking document. A buddy group is a better place to disseminate your document than to a larger, formal networking group, where participants wouldnt appreciate carrying a sheet of paper around.You can also send it to your network in an email. By doing this youll cover more ground, but its not the ideal way of distributing your professional networking document. Your goal is to get in front of people with your document in hand so you can discuss it with them.HowtowriteaprofessionalnetworkingdocumentThe top part of your professional networking document, as I mentioned above, resembles your resume. It is not your entir e resume, as the document should not exceed one page. Only include the juiciest information on your resume. Following are the sections for a Sr. Director of New Business Developments professional networking document that would follow their name and contact information.???Sr. Director New Business DevelopmentIdentify new global business development opportunities that garner growth and consistent revenue increases of 18% annually. Direct marketing strategy, creating new brand and product category offerings within their respective portfolios. Recognize industry trends leading to profitability added value.CORE COMPETENCIESNew Business Development Major Account Management Marketing Negotiations SalesEXPERIENCEABC, Anywhere, USA Sr. Director, New Business Development/Marketing/Sales (2009 2019)Directed a $200MM company that produced office management software primarily supporting Energy and Education. Emphasis on overall operations of five departments, continuous improvement, and re venue generation. Major highlights includeInitiated the designof three brands that dominated the US Northeast areal and gained prominence in Western Europe. These brands remain the most popular for ABC. Trained inside sales and distributor sales staff in all aspects of selling, sales input and follow-through leading to 80% increased sales for ABCs distributors.Implemented cross-sales plans between major education companies consistent annual sales growth of an average of 18%.EDUCATIONBabson College, Waltham, MAMasters of Science, Business AdministrationUniversity of Massachusetts, Amherst, MABachelors of Science, Marketing, Minor in Communications???The bottom part is perhaps the most important part of your professional networking document because it gives your networking partners a sense of your goals. Someone who receives your document will have a better sense of how to help you than if you were to simply express your goals through conversation.???ROLESDirector, VPNew Business Deve lopment Sales/MarketingTYPE OF ORGANIZATIONSEntrepreneurial, innovative mid- to large-sized organization education or energy within the USATARGET COMPANIESEducation American Public Education Archipelago Learning Capella Education Company Bridgepoint Education Franklin Covey Company Rosetta StoneEnergy 1366 Tech Achates Power Aemetis AltaRock Energy Aquion Energy BrightSource Energy Clean Energy Collective???The Target Companies section of your professional networking document is likely the most difficult to devise, yet it is the most valuable piece of the document. As mentioned above, this will hopefully spark an idea in people who receive your document.Imagine someone saying, AltaRock Energy. I know the VP of Marketing there. Here name is RoseAnn Johnston. A great woman. Give me a minute to get her contact information. Also Clean Energy Collective. I know the CEO there. We play golf.Your professional networking document can greatly enhance your networking efforts if written effectively and used in the proper circumstances. This document is not confined to executive-level job seekers managers and individual contributors can also benefit from it.Bob McIntosh, CPRW, is a career coach who leads more than 15 job search workshops at an urban career center. Job seekers and staff look to him for advice on the job search. Bobs greatest pleasure is helping people find rewarding careers in a competitive job market.
Thursday, December 12, 2019
The definitive guide to survive breast pumping at work
The definitive guide to survive breast pumping at workThe definitive guide to survive breast pumping at workAre you heading back to work a few short weeks after you have your baby?Are you sweating out the idea of pumping milk at work?If so, you arent alone. So many women have walked in your shoes when it comes to this issue. I know because I welches one.When I welches pregnant with my first baby, the thought of taking my breast pump to work and finding a place where I could use it had me so nervous. The office I worked at wasnt kid friendly and that wasnt going to change just because I had decided to have one.But, as nervous as I was, I knew I wasnt going to stop breastfeeding my baby just because I was worried. I had to power through my discomfort and be the best mom I could.So I talked to other moms and did some cyber searches until I had a plan in place that made me feel slightly better about my situation. Im happy to share what Ive learned to spare any other moms from the dread I felt.Breastfeeding at work can be uncomfortable, but if anyone gives you a hard time about it, remember its your right.I felt so uncomfortable when I had to discuss breastfeeding options with my boss, but I had another co-worker who was fearless about it. She insisted that they provided the time for her to breastfeed and that she be allowed to use a room that wasnt the bathroom where they initially wanted to put her.I wish I had fought that hard for my rights, but I was way mora timid than she was. If you dont have someone in your office like that, you may have to assume that role whether youre comfortable with it or not. Some bosses and companies just dont value the role of breastfeeding yet. Hopefully that will change someday, but until then we need to keep fighting.Heres what you need to know about the rights you have as a breastfeeding mother under the federal law, Break Time for Nursing Mothers.Who Is Covered Sadly, not everyone is. It covers hourly employees who are already u nder the Fair Labor Standards Act (source).How It Helps Breastfeeding Moms Since health professionals have backed breast milk as being nutritionally superior to formula, this law was created in an attempt to help working moms continue to breastfeed. It forces employers to give their employees a break so they can breastfeed during work hours. It also requires that they give them a place where they can have some privacy while pumping.Are There Any Rules Or Conditions The private room youre allowed to pump in cant be a bathroom. No one should be able to landsee into the room while youre breastfeeding so if you have any known office perverts, you can breathe a sigh of relief.Who Enforces This Law The watchdog of this law is the U.S. Department of Labors Wage and Hour Division. They have a general toll-free number you can call if youre experiencing any problems. The number is 800-487-9243.How Long Can I Pump For The time portion of the law is open to interpretation - it requires that yo u be given a reasonable amount of time to pump. This time isnt necessarily paid though, unless your boss already has paid breaks for everyone. You shouldnt milk this time for all its worth though - you should pump and get back to work. During lunch, youll want to eat while pumping to save time.Heres what youll want to do before your first day back at work arrives.One Month Before Returning To WorkStart stockpiling breast milk in the freezer. You should have at least enough milk for one day of feedings, which may be about 25 to 30 ounces. You can easily have enough stored if you begin pumping your breasts a few minutes after your baby nurses. Youll usually be able to get an extra ounce or two every time. Thatll be more than enough to stockpile 30 ounces in a month.Talk to your boss to figure out what room youll be pumping in when you return to work. Figure out any adjustments you have to make to your schedule.Choose a daycare provider so you know who will be feeding your baby when y oure away. When selecting someone to watch your baby, youll want to consider whether they are a smoker and if theyll follow the precise instructions that youll likely have for them. (source)One Week Before Returning To WorkMake koranvers you have all the equipment youll need and go over your plans for the week you go back to work.Give your plan a trial run. You can even invite your caregiver over to do a test while youre out of the house. That will help you identify any possible flaws in the plan.First Week Back At WorkBe prepared for an emotional week. Leaving your baby isnt easy, even if youre looking forward to going back to work. You may struggle with guilt - just know thats totally normal.Make sure youre still pumping regularly to produce enough milk and ward off any milk supply issues like clogged milk ducts. (source)There will probably be some last minute curve balls youll have to deal with. Just keep your chin up and realize this first week will probably be your hardest one .Finding a schedule that works for you at home and at work can be a challenge. But just remember that youll learn as you go. And with practice, youll get better at juggling everything.Heres a checklist of things youll want to remember to do at various points of the day.Before BedClean your pumps and bottles.Sanitize them if you choose to do so.Make your lunch and pack any snacks that youll need at work the next day.Before Going To Work In The MorningBreastfeed your baby before you leave.If you have time, pump any remaining milk if he doesnt fully drain your breasts.Put your pump, storage containers and ice packs in your breast milk cooler.Double check that theres enough breast milk already in the refrigerator for your baby while youre at work and that you dont need to get any extra from your freezer stash.When Youre At WorkTry to pump on time, according to the schedule youve tischset up. It should be around every three hours, and you should never let it extend past four hours. Other wise you risk dealing with embarrassing engorgement at work.Make sure to keep things as sterile as possible, including washing your hands.Try to relax, which can be hard at work when youre pumping. Keep a set of your babys clothing in your purse so you can smell it or look at a picture of your baby to trigger letdown.Make sure to run hot, soapy water through your pump parts every time after you pump so it wont need a thorough cleaning for your next session.When You First See Your Child Again, Whether Its At Home Or At A DaycareBreastfeed your baby as soon as you can. If there isnt a quiet place to do it at the daycare, you might want to do it in the car before you head home. Thats especially important to do if you have a long commute.At HomeLabel and refrigerate the breast milk you pumped at work as soon as you walk through the door.If your baby will need that breast milk the next day, put it in the refrigerator. Otherwise, it should go in the freezer.Continue breastfeeding your bab y throughout the course of the evening whenever shes hungry.Make sure that you carve out a lot of one-on-one time for you and your baby. That time should include plenty of skin-to-skin contact. Remember, your new working schedule is a huge adjustment for your baby - not just for you. She might need some extra attention.Whats A Good Schedule For Pumping At Work?Any sample schedule will have to be tweaked to fit your specific needs. But this is a good general schedule that you can revise to fit your life630 A.M. - breastfeed your baby at home before you leave for work in the morning.830 A.M. - breastfeed your baby at child care. If you have a babysitter who goes to your house, give your baby one final breastfeed before you leave for your work day.1130 A.M. - pump during your lunch hour at work in a private room.230 P.M. - pump during a break at work.530 P.M. - pump one final time at work, or if youve already left for your work day, hold off on the pumping. Instead, breastfeed yo ur baby when you pick him up at childcare.800 P.M. - breastfeed your baby right before you put him down for bed.Even for the fruchtwein prepared women, going back to work while still breastfeeding is a huge challenge. You have to think ahead and troubleshoot problems as they crop up.It took me weeks before I felt like I wasnt on the verge of a nervous breakdown at all times. I would go to bed at night, unable to sleep because I was running through my plan for the next day and getting up because I was sure I forgot to do something before I crawled in bed.The schedule does get easier with time. Youll get there. Just remember the first few weeks will be the most difficult ones for you and for your baby.To make it an easier transition, you may want to consider these tips.1. Make Sure You Pick Your Breast Pump CarefullyYour breast pump can either be your greatest ally or your biggest foe. It depends on how wisely you choose when youre buying one.If youre pumping at work, you should go w ith a double electric breast pump because youll be pumping so frequently.When choosing the right breast pump for work, there are several things you need to consider.How Loud It Is It can be embarrassing when youre pumping in the workplace and your co-workers hear a loud, suction noise coming from the other room. Some machines are definitely quieter than others.Does It Operate At More Than One Speed Having adjustable speeds can be a huge benefit to you. Some women have problems pumping at a lower speed, but can whiz through pumping when theres a higher speed involved.Is It Portable You can have the greatest breast pump in the world, but if it isnt easy to take from place to place it wont be a good choice for the workplace.How Does It Get Its Power Does the breast pump operate on a battery or does it come with a power cord? If you have a designated breastfeeding room, but theres no power outlet, youll be in trouble when you go back to work.2. Stick To Your Game PlanMake sure youre kee ping up your milk supply because if youre starting to dry up, it can make pumping at work way more difficult and stressful than it has to be.The best thing you can do to help yourself while pumping at work is to relax. Its hard to do, but it will make your milk flow faster and easier.You can distract yourself by the fact youre at work and from the dozens of tasks you still need to complete as soon as you walk out of the door. Try looking at some magazines while youre pumping (source).3. Find Unique Ways You Can MultitaskIf you find its too hard at the office to multitask, you can try taking some shortcuts to help you stay on track.You can use a hands free pump, or a hands free pumping bra which will allow you to eat lunch or snacks while youre breastfeeding. Nutrition is an important factor in breastfeeding and breastfeeding women need more calories than other moms, so finding time to eat is important.While your hands are free, you can also create a to-do list that will help keep yo u on track.4. Invest In A Portable CoolerYou can buy a portable breast milk cooler that will let you transport your breast milk so you dont risk it going bad before you can get it home.Since you arent planning on using that breast milk until the next day, youll want to start chilling it immediately (source). Just put it in your portable cooler and use ice packs to keep it cool until you can pop it in the refrigerator. If your office has a refrigerator, you can use that to keep it cool too.5. Store Your Pump In The RefrigeratorLife saver Because you wont have the time to sterilize the breast pump while youre at work, you can help keep it sterile by putting the pump parts in a Ziplock bag and storing them in the refrigerator (source). If you have a closed system, you can simply take off the parts that come in contact with the milk and put them in the refrigerator.You can save the step of sterilizing the breast pump for when youre at home at night.6. Find A Comfortable Spot To PumpIf y ou arent happy with the room your workplace has picked out for you to use for your pumping needs, try talking to the human resources department or your boss to see if another room is available.You shouldnt expect four-star accommodations, but if your breast pump has a power cord and theres no outlet in sight, they may be able to figure out something that will work for you.Be polite but firm about your needs. Since my first baby, Ive learned the importance of speaking up for myself. Thats hard sometimes for a lot of women, but we need to keep working to get better at it.7. Keep Everything OrganizedIt helps tremendously if you have one designated breastfeeding bag that you take to work. Itll be just like a diaper bag, but this bag is for all the tools youll need during the day to stay on top of things.Youll want your pump, the accessories and your cooler to all fit inside it. You might also want to go old school and throw a notebook in there so you can quickly jot down what time you p umped throughout the day.8. Maintain Your Milk SupplyYoull want to make sure you arent skipping any pumping sessions and that youre fully draining each breast during your pumping sessions.Make sure youre eating enough and taking in enough liquids too.Letdown Hack If youre struggling to achieve letdown at work, bring a memento in your breastfeeding bag that reminds you of your baby (source). That reminder wont be the same as having your baby with you, but it should do the trick.When I was pumping at work, I liked to bring my phone with me so I had short videos of my baby I could watch. Letdown was a breeze after watching a few seconds of my adorable daughter.9. Manage The StressGoing back to work when you have a baby can be enough to put you over the edge. Everything seems so hard at first.Theres a few things you can do to manage the stress you feel and continue making healthy choices that will benefit you in the long run.Ask for help from your partner, whether its getting your lunch ready for the next day or washing the breast pump at the end of the night.Try to get some regular exercise. Thats a great stress buster.Make sure you plan ahead. We sometimes can create our own avoidable stress by putting things off until the last minute. As a mom now, you need to plan for two, not just one.Get to work a few minutes early so you can set up your pumping area (source). You wont have to lose precious lunch minutes during the day to do it.Make sure youre eating plenty of healthy snacks with a lot of protein in them.10. Manage Your Travel ScheduleIf you travel for work, you can always ask your boss if there is someone else in the office who can take the occasional trip for you. If youre a valuable employee, many employers will want to work with you to find a schedule that works for you.Youll want to make sure that you continue to pump while you travel, even if youll be gone so long that the milk wont be good by the time you get back. Its better to pump some bottles of m ilk that youll end up dumping than risk your milk supply drying up.11. Use Your Downtime To Stay HealthyDowntime? Whats that? As a new mother, downtime is a rare commodity. There just never seems to be enough hours in the day to find time to relax.But finding time for relaxation and adequate rest is still a priority. While it may be tempting to stay up later than you should at night to fit some extra hours in the day, thats a bad idea. Youd be better off getting a good nights sleep.Make sure youre cutting down on the caffeine after 5 p.m., or better yet, dont have any at all after that hour (source). Thatll help you go to sleep quickly when you go to bed.You can also use the weekends as a time to catch up on sleep. My husband would get up with the baby on Saturday mornings so I could sleep in late after a long week of pulling double duty.12. Keep Your Baby Close During Your Home TimeTo help you both still feel as connected as you were before you went to work, you should stay near yo ur baby as much as possible in your off hours. You can still get plenty of skin-to-skin time.Try to limit electronics as much as possible during that time as well. That can be a huge time sucker and thats something that you dont have much of at this point in your life.With the exception of my one trailblazing coworker, my workplace wasnt a kid-friendly one. It was filled with men who didnt have kids and many of the women there didnt either. So perhaps they didnt understand why breastfeeding is so important or that they shouldnt mess with a stressed-out mom.Here are some of the uncomfortable situations you might encounter at work.1. When You Spring A LeakYour breasts can have a mind of their own when you start to push back your pumping session. You can become engorged and before you know it, milk will leak out, making your shirt wet.This is one of the most embarrassing parts of being a mom. Your best bet is to stay on time with your pumping sessions and hope this doesnt happen.But yo u should be prepared just in case. You can wear breast pads in your bra to absorb any leaks. You may also want to toss an extra work shirt into your breastfeeding bag for any emergencies youll have.2. Rude Or Insensitive CoworkersSome people just dont get it. Whether theyre socially awkward or just have no sense of proper boundaries, you might have a coworker or two who makes you uncomfortable with their comments.Some things they say may just be a lame attempt at a joke, but other times they make inappropriate, creepy comments.If it becomes a problem for you, talk to your human resources department or your boss. You shouldnt have to put up with that kind of harassment in the workplace.3. A Squeaking PumpBreast pumps dont fade into the background - they let people know theyre there. Whenever I would pump at work, I would do everything I could to muffle the sound, but I still felt like it was so loud that everyone was annoyed with me.To avoid so much noise, search for a quieter breas t pump and keep the door closed in your private pumping room. If your pump is still too loud, try lightly draping a baby blanket around the pump to somewhat muffle the sound.4. Privacy ConcernsIf you want your pumping session to be successful, you need to relax as much as you can. Oftentimes, that means being the only one in the room.So if there are any other breastfeeding moms in your workplace, you may want to consider a sign-up sheet for the private room so it wont be double booked. That would defeat the purpose of a private room.You might also want to consider letting people know ahead of time what youre going to be doing in that room, or putting a Do Not Disturb sign on the door so that you dont end up with the awkward situation of one of your coworkers seeing your boobs.Pinterest has a great selection of free printables.Before I went back to work, I spent a lot of time and energy trying to figure out the answers to the big questions I had. Here are the ones I was most concerne d with.1. How Frequently Should I Pump When I Go Back To Work?In order to keep your milk supply up and express enough milk to feed your baby, you should pump every three hours while youre at work (source). That can work out to be twice per work shift or three times per work shift, depending upon how long your work day is and how long your commute is.Youll need to work out an exact schedule with your boss, but it helps to use your lunch break for one of the pumping sessions. The other pumping times will depend upon what your busiest work hours are or if you have any paid breaks you can take advantage of for pumping.2. How Much Milk Will My Baby Need Every Day?Youll need enough milk to feed your baby for a full day. The exact number of ounces will depend upon how old your baby is and how much hes drinking.But, on average, youll need about 25 ounces of breast milk a day (source). If youd like to aim a bit higher just in case your baby is a big eater, 30 ounces should keep you covered.3 . How Should I Contain Breast Milk And Store It?You can store breast milk in storage bottles or bags in the freezer so theyll last longer than they do in the refrigerator.The night before you work your first day of every week, you should take a container of milk or two from the freezer and put it in the refrigerator to thaw. You can divide it up into a days worth of bottles the next morning so your babys caregiver is ready to go.The breast milk you pump at work the next day will be kept in the refrigerator until your baby needs it the following day.The milk you pump on the last day of your work will be frozen until its needed.Welcome to the weird world of pumping breast milk at work. While it may feel strange at first, youll eventually think it isnt a big deal at all. By the second or third month, I no longer felt strange about it and I dont think anyone else did either.My milk supply never suffered and my baby was successfully breastfed through the first year of her life. I cant st ress enough, though, how important organization was during this time in my life. If you stay on top of things, it will make your life much easier.When you feel stressed or overwhelmed, just keep in mind why youre doing this. Its for that sweet little baby who is counting on you to be strong and fearless.Let me know how youre doing with your goal of pumping at work and if there are any other questions I can answer for you.Learn more about transitioning back to work while pumping Mom Loves BestThis post first appeared on Mom Loves Best.
Saturday, December 7, 2019
A Neutral View of Is Resume Now Free
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Monday, December 2, 2019
A Look at Our Event with Audibles Mobile Leaders
A Look at Our Event with Audibles Mobile Leaders On April 17th, PowerToFly collaborated with Audible for our third event at their Newark, New Jersey headquarters. The night centered around two comprehensive tech talks lead by Audibles mobile leaders that provided deep dives into the Audible platform and general best practices for mobile tech. Before and after the presentations, attendees were free to network with their peers and members of the Audible team while enjoying amazing food and refreshments.The night kicked off with a welcome address by Jeff Kobos, Sr. Director, Software Development Huijie Miao, Sr. Manager, Software Development and Chandana Kanchangari, Sr. Manager, Software Development who greeted out attendees and acted as hosts throughout the evening.The nights first tech talk centered on Kotlin Multiplatform and welches led by Software Engineers Ankit Somani and Pedro Veloso. The second presentation was from Software Development Engineers Ana Ma and Sunayna Jain and fo cused on Accessibility in iOS. After each talk, our attendees had the opportunity to ask questions directly to presenters.The night wasnt over Attendees stuck around to enjoy more networking time and the event concluded with a raffle of two Amazon Echoes for a couple of lucky attendees.A truly global company, Audibles worldwide community downloads almost two billion hours of material annually. Along with their world headquarters in Newark, Audible has offices all over the world including London, Berlin and Tokyo. Their competitive benefits include restricted stock units, parental leave, commuter benefits, a fully stocked kitchen, fitness reimbursements and Amazon discounts.Visit Audibles page on PowerToFly to learn more about the company and their open roles. Members of the Audible team mingle with attendees. Some of the great food at the event. Networking before the evenings presentations. Jeff Kobos, Sr. Director, Software Development Chandana Kanchangari, Sr. Manager, Software Development Huijie Miao, Sr. Manager, Software Development Software Engineers Ankit Somani and Pedro Veloso Software Development Engineers Ana Ma and Sunayna Jain Our speakers also took questions from the audience. A packed house A great night at Audible. Related Articles Around the Web Audible Aki Merced
Thursday, November 28, 2019
The 10 biggest minutes of your interview
The 10 biggest minutes of your bewerbungsgesprchThe 10 biggest minutes of your interviewHeres how to make the first 10 minutes of your interview work in your favor.Youve heard it said before First impressions are the fruchtwein important.When it comes to the job interview, heres recent proof that proves this pointA new survey suggests hiring managers often know whether they might hire someone soon after the opening handshake and small talk. Executives were asked, How long does it typically take you to form either a positive or negative opinion of a job candidate during an initial interview? The mean response was 10 minutes. Those polled said it takes them just 10 minutes to form an opinion of job seekers, despite meeting with staff-level applicants for 55 minutes and management-level candidates for 86 minutes on average.This came from a survey developed by Robert Half Finance Accounting, the largest specialized financial recruitment service, and published April 12, 2007. It included responses from 150 senior executives with Fortune 1,000 companies.So what does this mean for you as you approach your future job interviews?Max Messmer, chairman and CEO of Robert Half International, sums it up when he says, The interview begins the moment job seekers arrive, so applicants need to project enthusiasm and confidence from the start. The opening minutes of the conversation often set the tone for the rest of the discussion, making it wise to prepare especially well for the first few interview questions.Heres how to make the first 10 minutes of your interview work in your favorKnow the four most important questionsPay close attention to the four most important questions employers want answers to when theyre interviewing youWhy are you here?(Also phrased as What do you know about us? or Why are you here today?)What can you do for us?(Also phrased as Tell me a little about yourself, Why are you looking to change jobs? or Whats your most important accomplishment to date?)Wi ll you fit in?(Also phrased as Will you get along with our values and culture?)What makes you different from everyone else that we may have talked with?(Also phrased as, Will you go that extra mile? or Why should we hire you?)Rehearse your answers with your own personal stories. These are short narratives describing specific times in your past when you overcame a crisis, led a team, met a deadline, or resurrected a failed project.Know the companyDo your homework. Always research the company before you interview. Know who they are, what their major challenges are today and the current buzz about them.Why? The first few minutes of the interview are the time to flatter them.Remember the question, Why are you here? Show them that youve done your research and not only know something about their company, but also have several reasons for being enthusiastic about working for them. Let this enthusiasm carry over into your demeanor as you walk in the door.Know your roleFirst impressions coun t for a lot, especially in the job interview. Youre on stage from the minute you enter the room. So play your role by first getting into characterRemember The character you play is that of a herausforderung solver, not a job seeker.As a problem solver, you know why you are here, youre excited about this company, and you know you can help them achieve their goals.With this kind of ammunition, you can score direct hits on their opening questions and win big points for yourself by demonstrating you are both knowledgeable and excited about their opportunity.
Saturday, November 23, 2019
Members and Students Luncheon to Feature Awards Presentation
Members and Students Luncheon to Feature Awards Presentation Members and Students Luncheon to Feature Awards Presentation Members and Students Luncheon to Feature Awards PresentationOct. 20, 2017 (Left to right) Charles T. Main Student Leadership Award winners Gemma Iruegas and Jithu Paulose. Iruegas will receive the Gold Medal, while Paulose will receive the Silver Medal. If youre planning on attending the ASME 2017 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition next month in Tampa, Fla., be sure not to miss one of the highlights of the conference the Members and Students Luncheon. Nine ASME members and student members will be recognized for their contributions to society and ASME during the luncheon, which will be held on Sunday, Nov. 5, from 1200 p.m. to 130 p.m.Two members will be honored with Charles T. Main Student Leadership Awards during the luncheon. Established in 1919, the award recognizes, at the Society-wide level, an undergraduate ASME student member whos e leadership and tafelgeschirr qualities have contributed to the programs and operations of a student section for a period of mora than one year. The award program welches expanded in 1983 to include a second-place Silver Medal in addition to the established Gold Medal.ASME student member Gemma Iruegas, an student at Universidad Abierta y a Distancia de Mxico, will receive the Gold Medal in recognition of zu sich dedicated service as founder and chair of the ASME Student Section at the Aguascalientes campus of Universidad Panamericana in Mexico and as student regional chair for Mexico for supporting various ASME startup sections and for promoting ASME as well as SOMIM, the Mexican Society of Mechanical Engineering.Jithu Paulose, an ASME member and an intern at Thomson Engineering Works in Kochi, Kerala in India, will receive the Silver Medal in acknowledgement of his contributions to ASME including serving as secretary, convenor and chair of the student section at the Federal Instit ute of Science and Technology, and assisting more than 25 student sections as zonal representative for the Student District Operating Board, India/Asia-Pacific. Katie Correll, recipient of the 2017 Old Guard Early Career Award.Katie Correll, E.I.T., an ASME member and an associate engineer at Universal Creative in Orlando, Fla., will be presented the Old Guard Early Career Award at the event. Established in 1994, the Old Guard Early Career Award aims to help young engineers bridge the gap between college and professional life by providing encouragement for graduating student members to upgrade their memberships and become actively involved in the work of the Society. Correll, who currently develops animatronics for Universal Creative, is being honored for inspiring young people to explore engineering as a profession through her ASME service at the local and enterprise levels, and for her personal growth in the entertainment industry, public advocacy and community service. Nadir Yi lmaz will be presented with the Outstanding Student Section Advisor Award at the luncheon.ASME Fellow Nadir Yilmaz, Ph.D., P.E., a professor and the department chair of mechanical engineering at Howard University in Washington, D.C., and consultant, will receive the Outstanding Student Section Advisor Award. Established in 1990 as the Faculty Advisor Award, the honor is given to an ASME member who is a current or former student section advisor whose leadership and service qualities have contributed to the programs and operations of an ASME student section for at least three years. Dr. Yilmaz is being acknowledged for outstanding service as advisor for the ASME student section at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, and for promoting the Society among students and young engineers, which resulted in dramatically improved ASME activities in the local community. Shannon K. Yee, this years winner of the Pi Tau Sigma Gold Medal.ASME member Shannon K. Yee, Ph.D., an assistan t professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, will be this years recipient of the Pi Tau Sigma Gold Medal. The award, which was established in 1938 by Pi Tau Sigma in coordination with ASME, honors outstanding achievements by a young engineering graduate in mechanical engineering within 10 years of receiving his or her baccalaureate degree. Dr. Yee, who holds a dual appointment as a visiting scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, is recognized for outstanding achievements in mechanical engineering. The 2018 Charles Russ Richards Memorial Award will be bestowed upon Jian Cao at the Members and Students Luncheon.Jian Cao, Ph.D., Cardiss Collins professor and associate vice president for research at Northwestern University, will be presented with the Charles Russ Richards Memorial Award during the Members and Students Luncheon. Established in 1944 to pay tribute to one of the founders of Pi Tau Sigma, the a ward is bestowed upon an engineering graduate who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in mechanical engineering for 20 years or more following graduation. Dr. Cao, an ASME Fellow whose major research interests include innovative manufacturing processes and systems, is the founding director of the Northwestern Initiative on Manufacturing Science and Innovation and the founding technical editor of ASMEs Journal of Micro- and Nano-Manufacturing. (Left to right) Alan Williams, recipient of the 2017 George Westinghouse Gold Medal, and Frederic Villeneuve, winner of the 2017 George Westinghouse Silver Medal.ASME members Alan Williams, Ph.D., and Frederic Villeneuve, Ph.D., will both receive George Westinghouse Medals at this years banquet. The awards recognize eminent achievement or distinguished service in the power field of mechanical engineering to perpetuate the value of the rich contribution to power development made by George Westinghouse, Honorary Member and 29th president of the Society. The Gold Medal was established in 1952 and the Silver Medal was introduced in 1971.Dr. Williams, research professor in the School of Chemical and Process Engineering at the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom, will receive the Gold Medal for his novel research contributions to the fundamental understanding of the formation and reduction of pollutants in fossil fuel flames, which has resulted in cleaner burning with enhanced efficiency and for providing enriched training and education to engineers, and outstanding service to industry and government.Dr. Villeneuve, head of Digital Innovations at Siemens Power and Gas, will receive the Silver Medal for his outstanding contributions to the development and application of advanced design methods for gas turbines. At Siemens, he is currently heading the development of a global team focused on improving gas turbine efficiency and design cycle time by developing system gas turbine design environments. Austin P. struppig will be given the Arthur L. Williston Medal for his paper Safe Growth of Autonomous Systems Through International Regulation.Austin P. Kraus, a graduate student at the University of Kansas, will be presented with the Arthur L. Williston Medal. Established in 1954, the award recognizes the best paper submitted on a subject chosen to challenge the abilities of engineering students. The annual competition is open to ASME members or student members who received a baccalaureate degree within two years of the submission deadline. Kraus, who is pursuing a masters degree in homeland security law and policy, will receive the award for his paper, Safe Growth of Autonomous Systems Through International Regulation.The Members and Students Luncheon on Nov. 5 is a ticketed event and open to all IMECE attendees. Tickets can be purchased online or at the IMECE registration counter. For more information on the ASME 2017 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, visit go.asme.org/ IMECE.
Thursday, November 21, 2019
These are the simple reasons youre not getting hired
These are the simple reasons youre not getting hiredThese are the simple reasons youre not getting hiredJob searches can be frustrating. We know because weve conducted them ourselves many times before. And one question thateveryjob binnenseeker has asked themselves at one point is, Why am I not getting hired?Its terribly unnerving when you dont know why employers are passing you over for jobs, and they arent exactly forthcoming with their reasons until now.Lets take a look at some common reasons youre not getting hired1. Common reasons people dont get hiredbedrngnis differentiating themselves from other candidates or showcasing their specific strengths for the particular position.Not showing interest or enthusiasm for the role.Not preparing for the interview its obvious to employers.Not demonstrating that theyve researched the employer before an interview.Not asking questions during the interview, or asking questions that are way too easy or obviously answered by research. Employer s want mora specific questions that show youre thinking deeply about the role.2. Common mistakes that stop people from even getting an interviewPeter Shankman, author, entrepreneur, speaker, and uber-networker, is telling job seekers exactly why theyre not getting hired.The reasons are shocking in their simplicity 50% of the folks that Shankman didnt hire for a recent opening at his company were cut from the running because they made genuinely dumb mistakes.Do yourself a big favor as a job seeker and read on to find out the four mistakes that kept these people from getting hired.Out of 481 resumes received for an Assistant Editor position 33 didnt follow instructions33 resumes were immediately disqualified for not being able to follow the simple instruction of where to send it.184 didnt include a cover letter184 resumes simply had a resume attached with absolutely no cover letter, no subject line, no information insofar as the position you were applying for, and no reason for us to even bother opening the resume.52 didnt proofread52 resumes either had one or more spelling or grammar errors or were addressed to the wrong person, or were applying for jobs at different companies entirely.28 didnt have a professional email address28 resumes were eliminated due to their email addresses. Now while you think this is harsh, hear me out. Ive never met you before. Do you really want the first thing I know about you to be that your email address is poopypants17hotmail.com?So lets do the math. from 481 resumes received, 297 of them were immediately rejected because of silly mistakes that could have very easily been avoided. Thats 62%If youre aresponsible job seekerwho takes the time to not make mistakes, this should make you feel more confident. If not, read on for the key lessons and actions job seekers need to take to avoid not getting hired.Job seekers, take these actions when applying to the next job listingFollow instructionsand send your resume (and a cover letter) to the correct distributionspolitik (whether that is an email address, online application system, or both).Alwayswrite a cover letter(in the body of your email is fine), no matter how short, which describes what youre applying to and why youre qualified.Check, re-check, and triple-check your cover letter and resumeto ensure that youve eliminated grammatical and spelling errors. Also, check to make sure you are addressing your materials to the correct person at the correct company.Sign up for a professional email address TODAY.Email addresses are free, so this should be the easiest step in your job search. Yahoo and Gmail offer free email addresses. Your name is a perfect choice no one can accuse JaneMDoegmail.com of being unprofessional.Prepare and research before an interview.Employers want to see that you have more than a cursory knowledge of their organization and that youve done some deeper thinking about the role itself.Brie Weiler Reynolds is the Senior Career Specialist atFl exJobs, the award-winning site fortelecommuting, flexible schedule, and freelance job listings.Find Brie on Twitter,briewreynolds.This post was originally published on FlexJobs.com.
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