Applied Mechanics Reviews Podcast Features Engineering Design ...

Applied Mechanics Reviews Podcast Features Engineering Design ... Applied Mechanics Reviews Podcast Features Engineering Design ... Applied Mechanics Reviews Podcast Features Engineering Design Expert Wei ChenApplied Mechanics Reviews recently posted the latest in its series of podcasts, featuring engineering design authority Prof. Wei Chen of Northwestern University, on The ASME Digital Collection website. The interview with Prof. Chen, who is a professor of mechanical engineering and the Wilson-Cook hochschulprofessor in Engineering Design at Northwestern, is one of more than 20 podcasts that are currently accessible on the AMR podcast page.During the course of the one-hour podcast, Prof. Chen looks back on herbei distinguished record of professional service, including her current role as editor of the ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, and offers her observations regarding the power of interdisciplinary collaboration in promoting advances in predictive science, the integration of design in undergraduate engineering curricula, and how consumer choice may be influenced by purposeful design.Prof. Chen, an ASME Fellow who served as chair of ASME Design Engineering Division in 2013-2014, has been the recipient of a number of honors during her career, including the Design Automation Award from the ASME Design Engineering Division, the ASME Pi Tau Sigma Gold Medal, the Ralph R. Teetor Education Award from the Society of Automotive Engineering, and the National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Award.ASME Fellow Harry Dankowicz, the editor of Applied Mechanics Reviews since 2012, conducted the interview with Prof. Chen for the podcast. Dankowicz, who is professor of mechanical science and engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, also served as chair of the ASME Technical Committee on Multibody Systems and Nonlinear Dynamics.Visit the Applied Mechanics Reviews podcast page now to hear the interview with Prof. Chen or listen to one of the o ther AMR podcasts from the series.

Innovation Helps Process Baobab Fruit

Innovation Helps Process Baobab Fruit Innovation Helps Process Baobab Fruit Innovation Helps Process the Baobab FruitIn Benin and elsewhere in Africa, rural villagers depend on the fruit of the giant baobab tree as a much-needed cash crop. But processing the large fruit, about the size of an American football with a shell as hard as a coconut, is laborious and time consuming, requiring workers to beat the fruit with large mortars and pestles. Now, working with a womens cooperative in Benin, a group of Penn State University engineering students has simplified the task by developing a machine that separates the pulp from the seeds.Working over the course of the 2010 2011 and 2011 2012 academic years, the students designed and fabricated three versions of the machine, tested it, and refabricated it in Africa using local tools and materials to ensure it could be repaired or replicated by local villagers. It welches an exercise in engineering, manufacturing, and cultural awareness.It wa s a lot of trial and error, says team leader Matt Zellers, a June graduate who earned his bachelors degree in mechanical engineering. We were able to create a design that was effective for someone else.Students Collaborate with Co-OpAs designed, the machine is powered by a 120-V AC motor that rotates a milled grinder against a stationary mesh to grind the fruit pulp into powder and separate it from seeds and fibers. It can process about 100 kg per day of the fruit, which is high in many vitamins and is in demand in Europe as an ingredient in food products, including as a sweetener or a thickener for jams and jellies. It has a tart, tangy taste, and is used in drinks throughout Africa.PSU students have been investigating solutions to baobab processing since 2008, when engineering prof Rick Schuhmann became aware of the situation. Schuhmann, director of PSUs Engineering Leadership Development Minor, Leadership Innovation and Global Resource Challenges, says it was an ideal way to enga ge students in hands-on, problem-based learning.Students produced a website on the baobab project, and in 2010, a member of a baobab cooperative in the village of Natatingou, Benin, e-mailed Zellers looking for help. I was kind of blown away by that, says Zellers, who took the request to Schuhmann. He gave the go-ahead, but insisted the students work with the co-op to understand the local operation and how it fit into the community.Students at the Penn State College of Engineering assemble the baobab processing machine.We began by assessing what their needs were, Schuhmann says. We wanted to be careful. We could design a big machine and destroy the jobs of 30 workers, so we moved slowly through the process.The teams first design produced a large machine, fabricated on campus at PSUs machine shop, from student-produced CAD images. Zellers says it took the team eight weeks to develop the prototype. After on-campus testing, the students disassembled the machine and shipped it in five b oxes to Benin, where they were to reassemble it over winter break in 2010.Unfortunately, one of the crates containing most of the key assembly parts was lost in transit. Although the students could elend test or operate the machine, they used the time to work with the women of the co-op to further determine needs and conditions later used in tweaking the design.Seven thousand miles from home and we couldnt do anything, recalls Zellers. But it was a good lesson.Improving the DesignThe team went back again in December 2011, this time with a smaller machine but troubles came again. We didnt have the correct motor, says Zellers. The students used a 120-V motor, but We blew it out after plugging it in, he says.The team salvaged the 220-V motor from the original machine but still needed to fabricate new parts for those damaged in the mishap. Fortunately, one of the villagers found a machine shop with a lathe, drill press, and welding material. On the last day of their stay, the students f inally got the machine operating.Mechanical engineering senior Matt Zellers (left) discusses some issues with the baobab processing machine with Rick Schuhmann (center), Walter L. Robb Director of Engineering Leadership.The goal was to get them finished by December, says Zellers. The processing season goes from January to April.By the third iteration, the team had reduced the machines size by half, says Zellers. This time, however, they took it to Ecole Mohammadia dIngenueurs (EMI), a Moroccan university with which PSUs engineering leadership development minor program works to promote cross-cultural collaboration. Prior to the visit over spring break in March, the PSU student design team worked remotely with their Moroccan peers via computer hookup.At the campus in Rabat, students from both schools replicated the machine in four days using equipment and material available locally. The idea, says Zellers, was to build the machine with African parts on the African continent to confirm that it could be repaired and maintained by the co-op.It wasnt easy. The Moroccan equipment was not as advanced as PSUs computerized water jet and other tools. We had to do things by hand, and that obviously is not as accurate, says Zellers.In the end, the students produced two machines a processing operation in Togo bought one, and the Benin co-op the other. Although Zellers has graduated, another group of engineering students will pick up the project again when school begins in September.We began by assessing what their needs were. We wanted to be careful. We could design a big machine and destroy the jobs of 30 workers, so we moved slowly through the process.Prof. Rick Schuhmann, Penn State University

9 Ways to Impress Your Boss Today - The Muse

9 Ways to Impress Your Boss Today - The Muse9 Ways to Impress Your Boss TodayIf youre a passionate go-getter, you want to stand out at work. Youre looking for opportunities to improve, take on mora responsibility, and show your boss that youre a valuable asset to the team. But if everyone else is doing the same, how do you stand out from your co-workers?We asked a group of founders from YEC- CEOs who manage teams of motivated individuals- what they wish all of their employees would start doing more of, and why. While their answers ranged, they all gave valuable advice thats so easy to implement, you can start impressing your boss tomorrow. 1. Dont Be Afraid to Share IdeasI wish my employees would come to me with their insights and ideas more often without first having to be asked. They are the ones in the trenches and are a fountain of valuable information, though they may not realize it. Even if an idea or insight is not fully baked, it helps generate more innovation among team memb ers and may lead to an idea we can execute on. - Diana Goodwin, AquaMobile Swim School2. Think Like an EntrepreneurMost great entrepreneurs are problem solvers by nature, meaning theyre always coming up with new ways to overcome unexpected hurdles. This is an invaluable mindset that I wish more employees possessed. Ill always favor an employee who tries to solve a problem him or herself- even if it leads to a mistake- over one who is constantly taking me or taking someone else off task to ask for advice. - Brittany Hodak,ZinePak3. Invest in YourselfLearning and growth shouldnt be a factor of the job theyre doing, rather it should be an investment of time in learning over and above what they get in a job. Spend the time to acquire a new skill or improve one within the same industry. Theres just so much to gain from peers and experts- keep learning and growing and this in turn will reflect work and career growth. - Rahul Varshneya,Arkenea LLC4. Read MoreDollar for dollar, books are the best value money can buy. Best of all, that knowledge can be passed on and shared once youre done with it. If my team doubled the amount of books they read, Id be ecstatic. It doesnt matter if the books are non-fiction or romance novels, as long as they are expanding their outlooks and enriching their minds. - Danny Wong,Grapevine5. Exercise at Work (Really)Exercise is by far the best way to improve productivity and mood. I have absolutely no problem if an employee needs to step away from their desk and go for a walk outside to recharge, or if they want to change their work schedule to accommodate dance classes, marathon training, or anything else. The payoff in terms of their cognitive performance, energy levels, morale, and overall health is huge. - Jared Brown,Hubstaff6. Offer FeedbackId love to hear more feedback, hands down. I wish everybody would give each other more feedback, and that everyone would have the level of trust necessary to give and receive timely feedback. When we give it, we invest in each other- and I believe people are worth that investment. And without it, we repeat mistakes, aggravate each other unnecessarily, and miss obvious win/win scenarios. - Joseph Walla,HelloSign7. Fail FrequentlyI once told a senior manager that he would only be successful if he failed every single day. Through failure, and only through failure, can people learn on their own- independent from top-down directives and groupthink. If everyone came to work and tried new ideas and iterated on process, we could move much faster than waiting until one or two senior people give direction on what to try next. - Ross Resnick,Roaming Hunger8. Understand the Importance of Perspective and AttitudeIn our company, we encourage employees to always find a better way. This is one of our core values,and it implies trying new things and not always getting it right the first time. Having an optimistic perspective and a positive, problem-solving attitude is crucial to commit yourself to this core value and to truly enjoy and have fun at work. - David Tomas,Cyberclick9. Communicate Your ChallengesAlthough we have an open and honest communication policy, it would be great if employees took the initiative to communicate the challenges they are facing more freely. If I find out after the fact that they were struggling with a project or a deadline, I cant do much about it. However, if they communicate challenges with me right away, I can solve them to make sure they are happy and productive. - Miles Jennings,Recruiter.comPhoto of running up stairs courtesy of Shutterstock.

How to Develop a Plan for Outsourcing

How to Develop a Plan for OutsourcingHow to Develop a Plan for OutsourcingA lot of discussions about outsourcing in the media make it appear complex, but its quite simple. Even in our homes, we outsource many tasks Cooking, maintaining our lawns, and child care, just to name a few. When we dont have the time, the focus, or the skills to do the work ourselves, we look for someone who can, and someone who will do the work for a price we can afford to pay. Corporationswork the same way, even though their decisions may involve more factors and decision-makers. Development Process But just as families make different decisions, corporations can come to startlingly different decisions about outsourcing. There is no template that works for all firms, but there is a process that all firms need to consider Realization In the past, many corporations may leid have even known what outsourcing was. Today, they know about outsourcing, but may not realize how many outsourcing (and outsourcin g-like) programs they already operate Copy centers, mail rooms, facility management, IT, and even parts of a corporate legal department.Outsourcing may not solve every problem, but learning about the previous generation of contracts will identify new projects and provide valuable insight. Goal Setting To be successful in creating an outsourcing program, you need to define specific goals, such as reduce overall corporate costs by five percent, focus on efficiency for a single location, or only look at functions performed in one business unit. Goals dont need tremendous detail. As your outsourcing experience increases, definitions will change. Participation You need participants from many areas of expertise to provide input to the plan, to verify assumptions and to provide expert judgment. When you move from a general plan to specific projects, you will repeat this process and create sub-groups with even more specific knowledge. Identification Now that you have goals and e xperts to identify and interpret information, its time to identify specific projects for your outsourcing program. Every firm develops different criteria and is driven by culture as much as by financial or operational analysis, but there are common criteria that you should look at Previous decisions Your firm probably made earlier decisions about using non-employees, such as temporary workers or service contracts. Work with Procurement and your PMO (Project Management Office) for details. See how they addressed the issues on this list, and compile lessons learned.Expertise Are you performing functions or producing products without sufficient expertise, or are you having problems retaining managers? Does the current management have a plan to address ansicht problems? If not, this could be a good outsourcing project. Quality Even if a function has people with the right skills and experienced managers, you may not get the level of service you need. Does the manager conduct customer sur veys? What are customers saying about products or services? A gap in quality or a lack of interest in customer service is another flag for outsourcing.Cost An exceptionally high-quality service is not necessarily a good value. How do your costs compare to competitors? Does the function produce monthly reports Unit costs, operating cost, multi-year cost trends? If this function cannot produce these reports,an outsourced service might provide greater transparency into your operations. Scale When you examine your entire firm, you will make many unexpected discoveries. Stay focused One big project is a better candidate for outsourcing than anumber of smaller projects. That single big project will require far fewer administrative and management resources. Keep a comprehensive list, but only select candidates that provide a big impact in your first wave of projects.Security You now have a good idea of potential projects. Its time to filter them according to security standards. Security is a complex and controversial subject. Different standards apply to different industries, and some firms are more security conscious than their competitors. Understand internal and industry standards, and limit outsourcing projects accordingly. Include legal, IT, corporate security, compliance (if it applies), and any risk departments in your discussions. Prioritization Each item above (and perhaps other characteristics) must be scored, and then each project should be assigned a total outsourcing value. Undoubtedly, there will be much debate over which characteristics are the most important, if their scores are accurate, and if other characteristics should be considered. Dont be surprised if this process lasts for months or even years.Communication By the time youve prioritized potential projects, youve held a lot of meetings and talked to a lot of people. Expect these discussions to be public information in the departments youve targeted for outsourcing. Always assume that these dis cussions will get to your employee population, often in real time. Carefully thought-out corporate communications need to be prepared and ready. Never let rumors become a better source of information than facts. Executing At the end of this process, you will have your initial outsourcing plan. There are many more steps as you execute this plan Confirming data, creating sub-committees for specific projects, identifying vendors, running pilots, awarding contracts, and so forth. However, developing your plan provides you with the first and most important steps.

Supercharge your day with these 4 productivity hacks

Supercharge your day with behauptung 4 productivity hacksSupercharge your day with these 4 productivity hacksWe are all busy - life, work - it never ends. But, it seems like some people have it together and can get stuff done in less time. How do they manage everything, while others just get by in an endless cycle of work?Its quite easy. Entrepreneurs who are efficient have a system, and they stick to it.At the end of the day, you are in control of your to-do list, not the other way around.You can also become super productive by following the four simple, yet powerful hacks below that can transform your schedule.1. Establish an email checking and replying protocolIt can be second nature to check your email first thing when you wake up, and even before you go to bed. But when it comes to efficiency, this is not the way to go.I get hundreds of emails throughout each day, whether Im in a meeting, driving or talking on the phone. I realized Why should I let these interruptions take me away from what Im doing?To get your time back, check your email only when you can reply to them.This means that unless you have the time to actually respond to the messages you receive, dont bother checking them, because then all youre doing is compounding the amount of time it takes to deal with those messages.This way, yourebatching up your emailtasks in a way that prevents you from being pulled away from tasks every time a notification comes.2. Outsource smaller non-essential tasksNot all to-do lists are the same. And not all tasks are either. The thing about being productive is not just about getting things done it is more about getting therightstuff done.Take a good hard look at your tasks and dont just prioritize them. Give them a value of importance. My favorite tool for this is Asana. Its an amazing project management software that allows me to not only keep track of my tasks but offload work or parts of a task to others, while at the same time not having to worry about some one dropping the ball.If its not urgent,offload the taskto someone else on your team, or work with an outsourcer to get them done.3. Do one task at a timeMultitasking has been engrained in us to give ourselves a sense of accomplishment and status.The harte nuss is, though, that people who multitask dont end up far ahead, and instead feel more stress and anxiety.Thats because, by multitasking, you diminish your ability to focus on one thing for an extended period of time. As a result, all you are doing is prolonging the amount of time some tasks are going to take to complete.I am guilty of doing this myself. For years I would try to take on 50 things at once thinking I could do it all - that this was my work ethic and I didnt think it could be any other way.However, Ive forced myself over the years tostay focusedand wrap up one task at a time before I moved onto the next task. Since then, the quality of my work has improved, as well as the time it takes to do things.4. Get the worm by being an early birdBy doing a bit of exercise, having a hearty breakfast, taking a shower and reading a book, you could have done more by 700 a.m. than most people who have not even gotten out of bed yet.The thing I dois cycle - I absolutely love it. It gives me that boost of energy for the day. And, early mornings are perfect to focus on things I need to get done because my family is still asleep, which allows me to be as productive as possible.Mornings give you the opportunity to start fresh and energized to tackle anything on your plate.To add, before you go to bed the night before, have your next day planned out. That way, as soon as you wake up, you already have an action plan laid out, so you are not up wondering what to do next.Being an entrepreneur isnt easy. But if you manage your time, energy and priorities, there is nothing you cant accomplish, and your business growth will be just around the corner.Arash Asli is a co-founder and CEO ofYocale.com, an online scheduling and marketing platform for small businesses. This article first appeared at geschftsleben Collective.

Lies Youve Been Told About Awards Section Resume

Lies Youve Been Told About Awards Section Resume Hiring managers try to find a good deal more than just your capacity to find the task done. The hiring manager will pay more attention and receive a better idea of what you could do. See, the hiring manager is accustomed to seeing resume sections appear in a particular purchase. Adding an accomplishments section to your resume is a superb method to demonstrate your best achievements and gegends of expertise as they relate to the job which youre applying for. Social buttons sit vertically between the 2 columns. Employing a resume template permits you to swiftly attain this. Resume is a one-page layout designed especially for resumes and individual projects. To aid you in getting started, weve got an extensive library of resume templates that are absolutely free to download. The title region of the page indicates the name and titles. LiveCareer has a lot of information on the best way to create an excellent Awards section. Dont add resume categories in the event that you cant list at the very least a few things in every single section. You might also want to say only a couple of words about the organization that presented the awards, if this info isnt obvious. Highlighting the main experience points is a fantastic way to show prospective employers what you gained from your fellowship. You should tailor the education section of your resume to satisfy your circumstances, including whether you continue to be a student, how much work experience that you have, and the number of academic achievements youve got. Explain what research youd love to conduct. Favorite regions of study 6. Introducing Awards Section Resume Finding out how to compose a legal resume honors and awards section will be able to help you make a decision as to what information is suitable to use. If you just have a couple of professional awards to add it is preferable to include them in your professional experience. Include the y ear and the aim of the award. Begin each category having the fruchtwein important honor or award, and utilize bulleted lists to more highlight your information. You also need to list non-monetary prizes connected with the honor. Scholarships wont be awarded to the very same recipients for two consecutive decades. Especially, in the event that you graduated with honors. Be specific in regards to the awards, honors, and accomplishments and prevent vague language. In nearly all situations, a work application goal is only a couple of sentences much moment. Federal jobs often need you to have experience in a special font of work for some period of time. Therefore understanding how to compose a resume is essential. Thanks for your time and very good luck with your work searchIf youre a student or a recent graduate hoping to locate work, you might not have a good deal of experience to list on your resume. An objective is definitely a concise declaration that clarifies your goals about the type of employment desired and the way by which your skills cause you to a great fit. When you have plenty of work experience, its wise to incorporate any expert awards on your resume to emphasize the fact your work was recognized for its excellence in a particular field. If youre not a student and have more relevant work experience, you wont be trying hard to fill space and it might be more beneficial to concentrate on other regions of your resume. What Everybody Dislikes About Awards Section Resume and Why For companies, a professional resume is the most essential medium to employ a particular individual, as it contains all of the info necessary to know whether he or shes fit for the job. Keep the awards related to your job and industry. The accomplishments that you select to improve your resume has to be relevant to the work vacancy youre applying to or relate in some way to the business or specific business. Your copywriting award may be impressive, but neverthe less, it wont assist you in a business analyst role. Life After Awards Section Resume Objective has turned into the most crucial part of an effective resume. If you own a group of awards from an expert organization you belong to, then you will want to keep the expert lingo to a minimum. Make certain you dont simply repeat language from different sections of your resume. Dont hold back in the event that you have various awards in a specific area or youve achieved something special in a previously-held position like the vacancy. Which means you ought to define an original objective for each work application. You must have five goal statements. The objective statement has to be intelligent and have to say something you skill to help the prospective employer. It must explain goals that you wish to attain employed in the business. The Secret to Awards Section Resume Any normal activity that doesnt include things like attainment of an award, scholarship, or other means of re cognition shouldnt be listed as an accomplishment because your capacity to be extraordinary has not yet been measured by means of an organization. When you produce your resume, the awards section is an important portion of demonstrating your abilities and abilities. You shouldnt use the expression accountable for on a resume as it can never truly sound to be an achievement. Here is a trick for presenting exactly the same accomplishments as in the preceding list when theres been a gap of many years since winning any exceptional award. The Tried and True Method for Awards Section Resume in Step by Step Detail Concentrate on these sections to understand whether you meet the requirements for the position. Prioritize the unique resume sections you opt to add. In that situation, you can want to bring a resume certification section. Do away with the extra experience section. Especially whenever there are countless different applicants with similar qualifications and abilities. Y our experience should tackle every necessary qualification in the job announcement. Each job has a particular set of requirements. Ideally, your resume will demonstrate there are lots of facets which make you, the work candidate, a fantastic fit for the position.

Khalid Ahmed - Financial Controller at New Balance

Khalid Ahmed - Financial Controller at New Balance Khalid Ahmed Financial Controller at New BalancePosted October 25, 2017, by Jenny Sakr Before starting with one of the world biggest and oldest sports shoe brands, New Balance, Khalid worked for a small start-up that many retailer lovers have grown to love, The Iconic.Read about his career journey in accounting and finance and his tips to anyone wanting to get in the numbers biz.How long have you been in finance?I started in finance at the age of 19 when I welches offered a position in the cadetship program at Grant Thornton as a Trainee Accountant. In the 8+ years since Ive experienced the profession on both sides of the accounting coin.What did you study and what are the steps you took to be where you are today?I studied a Bachelor of Business at the University of Technology Sydney majoring in Accounting and Finance. After this, I spent the next two years studying for the Chartered Accountants program. My entire tertiary education has been a juggling act as I also workedfull-time - its definitely taught me a lot about time management and prioritisation.There were no clear steps that led me to where I am now. I am quite extroverted and one of my strong character values is my love of learning. When you combine the two it led to completely new experiences with groups of people. The key takeaway was to always be open to new people, new ideas, new perspectives and try to learn at least one thing from any new experience. It might not have led to anything at that particular point in time, but I guarantee those learnings enabled success (or at least avoided failure) in the future.What was your first job?My first job was a retail sales assistant at General Pants in the few months between finishing high school and starting uni. I think everyone should work in a sales role at some point in their lives. The ability to build rapport with someone in a minute or less, influence their decision, and have both parties leaving with a sense of a win is a skill I am so glad I was trained in from dayone of my very first job.When did you first know you wanted to take this career path?Having quite a close family growing up, and with both my dad and older sister being accountants, its no surprise I fell into the profession. I applied for the cadetship positions at accounting firms when I was in my last year of high school under the advice of both of them. I saw how much they loved their work and the opportunity to earn a salary straight out of high school and wear a suit in the city cried out to me. Fast forward a few years it turned out that my ability to analyse the relationships between numbers, and meet and work with such a diverse range of people means that I really enjoy my jobTell us about what a typical day at work is like for you...New Balance is a huge global entity which means you have to be prepared to face anything If I had to list out some common activities I come across daily theyd include- Catc h up with my team every morning. They are a lot mora involved in the detail than I am so often they will know of an issue well before I do. - Do a scan of my emails before to see if anything urgent has come through overnight from the global or lokal teams. - Catch up with my manager who is at a regional level for a two-way status update. - Check the status of our cash and track our month-to-date performance against the forecast. The country manager and I check-in regularly with each other on business performance. I report in on the financial performance and we will then decide if any actions are required by the business. - Every six months I like to workshop some overarching team goals to contribute to the business strategy. I then have the team think about what they can do to achieve behauptung goals individually and usually, this will form a constantly updating workflow.Name the best and worst parts of your jobCertainly, the best part of my job is that being an accountant, and the refore the custodian of the company financials means I have a lens over the entire business and am trusted to provide the factual guidance on our performance. At the end of the day I see the financial statements as a set of records which only exist through a series of transactions and real-life operations the company undertakes. Its the most interesting part of my job that I can be involved with any part of the business and be able to provide meaningful input. Having access to all of the data, and being able to see the holistic impact to the company I can assess whether decisions made may lead to a positive or negative outcome. Of course, at the saatkorn time, Im not a subject matter expert in marketing, sales or tech development and thats why I love working with those departments as it allows me to learn so much more and further develop myself as an all-around business leader. Working for a multinational company, with Australia being so far ahead of the world sometimes does mean t he hours can slip away from you during urgent deadlines There has been more than my fair share of late night phone calls where the start of the day for someone else is around bedtime in Australia, or urgent tasks that only come through past 5pm as another time zone starts their workday. Thankfully as Ive gotten more experienced Ive learnt how to manage expectations and become better at pushing back these things to find the right balance between my personal time and what I enjoy doing for work.What do you wish someone had told you before starting in this industry?Dont feel afraid to voice your idea, no matter what rung of the ladder youre on, and listen more One thing Ive learnt over my (relatively short) career to date is that the best ideas come from everywhere, and not just your boss, or their boss. Ive had accountants in my

5 Jobs for People Who Want to Watch Star Wars at Work

5 Jobs for People Who Want to Watch Star Wars at Work5 Jobs for People Who Want to Watch Star Wars at WorkThe world is ready for the new Star Wars movie, which is coming to theaters December 18th. Instead of getting out of work to landsee the premier or even getting tickets in advance, why not position yourself to see the new film as a part of your job description? A lucky few will be watching Star Wars The Force Awakens while theyre at work. If that sounds like your idea of a good time, grab one of these jobs nowMovie Reviewer/Entertainment WriterAs a movie reviewer, youll write articles and reviews for the entertainment section of a website, magazine, or newspaper. Its your job to stay up to date on the most recent releases and movie buzz, including the December Star Wars release. Average salaries for Movie Reviewers/Entertainment Writers $64,000Position requirements Professional journalistic or digital writing experienceA degree in media, journalism, communications, or EnglishAppl yfor this jobEntertainment Social Media SpecialistSocial media specialists run digital networking campaigns on platforms like Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and more to build community around a brand or company. As a social media specialist in the entertainment industry, it would be your job to stay on top of entertainment topics and engage with fans about upcoming films. Youll need to see Star Wars The Force Awakens to make sure you can chat about the movie (sans spoilers) with your audience.Average salaries for Social Media Specialists $55,000Position requirements Degree in Marketing, Communications, or equivalentExperience developing, managing, analyzing, and reporting social media campaignsApplyfor this jobFilm EditorFilm editors work on the raw film footage to turn it into a convincing and well-timed story. Its too late to be a part of the Star Wars film editing team, but when you edit films for a living, watching films becomes a part of your job. You would definitely need to wat ch Star Wars The Force Awakens to evaluate the film editors choices in camera angles and film cuts. Average salaries for Film Editors $40,000Position requirements BFA or equivalent degree in film or related fieldExperience with video editing software and industry-standard camera and audio equipmentApplyfor this jobVideographerVideographers shoot footage and edit films in the production and post-production of a movie or video. Much like a film editor, part of a videographers job involves staying on top of new trends and concepts in film and videography. Watching the new Star Wars movie would be a part of professional development activities. Average salaries for Videographers $39,000Position requirements BFA or equivalent degree in film or related fieldExperience with video editing software and industry-standard camera and audio equipmentApplyfor this jobFantasy Fiction Critic or BloggerThis is a hard job to find, but as a freelance critic or bloggeryou could make it happen for yourse lf. As a fantasy fiction critic or blogger, it would be an important part of your job to read the novelization of Star Wars The Force Awakens and compare it to the books. Average salaries for Fantasy Fiction Critics and Bloggers $41,000, highly variablePosition requirements Expert digital literacy to build and maintain a successful blogProfessional journalistic or digital writing experience is optional but it helpsA strong sense of motivation and self-discipline

How to Organize a Job Search

How to Organize a Job SearchHow to Organize a Job Search1Want to make your job hunt more efficient? Set up ways to organize a job search and all of the information gathered during yourhunt.Some benefits of doing so includeEasy interview preparation because what you need is at your fingertipsNot applying for the same position twice (yes, this does happen)A sense of control instead of chaosTurn overload into empowerment with these strategies to organize a job search andkeep track of all of the information you gatherCreate a master list.A spreadsheet is an excellent way to record overall activity. List companies applied to in alphabetical order. Include columns for the job title, source of the posting, application date, person to contact, emaille address, and miscellaneous notes. Making this list your first stop every time will show you if an entry for that establishment already exists and keep you from duplicating efforts.Know what to keep.The job description is vital, so do a screensh ot of it or copy and paste into a file. Youll avoid wasting time following links, and youll have a copy in case the ad gets removed from the site.Since each position requires tweaks to your basic cover letter and resume templates, save copies of what you submit. Youll need to remember what you told each specific employer come interview time. Likewise, if you vary references or work samples, be sure to note those too.Get techy.Every position to which you apply should have its own file or folder on your computer in which to hold the above-mentioned documents and make research notes. Consider a clear, consistent labelling system such as Job- Employer X to make retrieval easy.Or, if you prefer, get even more 21st century and take advantage of helpful software.Utilize Evernote to save all important information online, suggests professional organizer Allison Flinn, founder of Reclaim. Create notebooks within Evernote and label them by interest Very Interested, Somewhat Interested, and Lit tle Interest. Within each notebook, create a note for each position you are applying for. With Evernotes search tool, you can search text that is not only in a filename, but anywhere in the file, no matter what type of file it is.Coordinate paper and digital files.Physical files also may play a role in your organizational strategy. They become especially handy to hold booklets and other material given to you during a first interview. Set them up in a drawer or hanging mechanism near your computer workspace for easy retrieval.And be consistent The labeling on the folders that are set up for filing digital information should mirror the names on the paper filing system.This will facilitate filing as well as accessing filed information, says consultant Stephanie Shalofsky of The Organizing Zone.Stay up to date.Lastly, though it may not be your favorite thing to do, regularly devote time to organizing.At the end of each day, all information that has collected should be filed, scanned, or discarded, Shalofsky says.By spending a few minutes daily on managing the information, job seekers will be able to spend more time on their search and less time looking for misplaced documents.Know someone looking for a job? Refer a friend to with this link- youll get a month free tafelgeschirr and theyll get 30% off

The 9 Best Pet Trade Shows

The 9 Best Pet Trade ShowsThe 9 Best Pet Trade ShowsThere are many major pet industry trade shows that promote professional networking, education, and innovation. Pet industry professionals can benefit greatly from attending these events. Here is a sampling of the fruchtwein popular trade shows Progressive Pet Products P3 is a large trade show that is held each September in Chicago. The show features innovative new products, grooming events, educational events, many all-natural products, cash and prize giveaways, and a buyer rewards program. Registration is available at no cost those who are unable to attend may register to view an encore webinar of the event. The weltweit Pet Expo The Global Pet Expo (to be hosted by Orlando, Florida through 2019) is one of the largest pet industry trade shows. In its tenth year (2014) the Expo drew more than 5,500 buyers, launched 3,000 new products, and drew more than 14,000 total attendees. The event is traditionally held in March and is only open to retailers, distributors, buyers, and other qualified professionals. Groom Expo Groom Expo is one of the worlds largest pet grooming trade shows. It takes place annually in September at the convention center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The popular event includes grooming competitions (including the PetSmart Groom Olympics), educational seminars, demonstrations, a trade show with more than 170 booths, and more. Groom Expo welcomes all pet industry professionals and hobbyists including groomers, trainers, show handlers, and others with an interest in the industry. Intergroom Intergroom is also one of the largest grenzberschreitend pet grooming trade shows. The event draws more than 2,000 dog and cat groomers from 20 countries each year. The program includes competitions, educational seminars, and a large trade show exhibition. Interzoo Interzoois an international pet trade show that is held every two years in Nuremberg, Germany. The event draws more than 1,700 ex hibitors from over 60 countries and it boasts more than 37,000 total attendees, making it the largest show in the European market. National Pet Industry Trade Show (Canada) The Pet Industry Joint Council (PIJAC) hosts the National Pet Industry Trade Show, the largest event of its kind in Canada. The event takes place each September and is the largest of four shows hosted by PIJAC. The show features a variety of educational workshops on topics such as grooming, first aid, nutrition, and care. There are also networking events and celebrity speakers. The trade show offers free registration, though there are fees for most educational workshops. PATS (United Kingdom) The PATS show is the largest show of its kind in the United Kingdom. Registration is free and includes access to all seminars and demonstrations, parking, exhibitor catalog, and tea or coffee. The show features more than 160 exhibitors and draws nearly 2,000 industry professionals each year. The event is only open to pet industry professionals such as distributors, manufacturers, retailers, or others with a vested interest in the pet supplies market. SuperZoo SuperZoo is a three-day event for pet retailers and is billed as the largest and fastest growing trade show in the industry. The show is held in Las Vegas each July and draws approximately 1,000 exhibitors each year. Events include a particularly large educational program called SuperZoo University, networking mixers, a grooming competition, and a large exhibition of industry products. Zoomark International Zoomark International is a four-day pet industry show held every two years in Bologna, Italy. It is billed as the second largest European pet trade show (behind Germanys Interzoo show). The show is restricted to pet industry professionals such as distributors, retailers, dealers, and manufacturers.