How to Communicate in the Office - The Muse

How to Communicate in the Office - The MuseHow to Communicate in the Office Stellar communication skills can get you out the usual workplace binds. You know cryptic emails, cranky clients, and hard-to-please supervisors.But sometimes, youll come across someone who isnt moody or confusing- shes downright awkward. The issue herein is that relationships are currency, and if you cant even get through a conversation with someone, how are you supposed to work with him?Read on for three of the worst office communicators- and how you can best work with them. (Bonus Weve included a handy guide so you can make sure that youre not committing one of these communication crimes.)1. The ComedianMaybe its a vibe Im sending out, but lately I keep meeting people who laugh throughout entire conversations- even when theyre pretty mundane. For example, the story of you getting to work 10 minutes late because your alarm didnt go off really isnt that hysterical.But if this person is your client (or your bo ss), staring neutrally, or even placating her with a Thats funny can lead to awkwardness. In most cases, Id recommend being authentic, but in this instance a work laugh can go a long way. Of course, you shouldnt overdo it like Monica and Chandler, but you can smile wide and give the same sort of chuckle you would if your grandmother told you a story and you wanted to look amused.Instead of viewing the situation as one where youre forced to be insincere, think of it as a kindness. Either its a nervous habit (in which case pointing it out will only make the other person feel worse), or hes hoping to connect with you- and hes choosing to do so by trying to make you laugh. So, try to let a few out It just may smooth the way toward a better working relationship.2. The Disinterested PersonSure, discussing last quarters numbers is no Broadway show, but its your job. And its pretty uncomfortable when your co-worker spends an entire 20-minute meeting looking painfully bored.Honestly, theres nothing you can do about your co-worker tapping her foot or yawning. The only thing you have control over is how you internalize it. You can think, She has someplace better to be, or you can ask yourself why its bothering you so much. Yes, its rude- but why is it driving you crazy? Are you afraid that youre actually boring your whole team? If so, ask a co-worker you have a close relationship with for some honest feedback. Are you eager to please this person because you think it will increase your odds for versetzung? If so, ask her for targeted feedback.Just be sure you come from a constructive place. Forgo the targeted, Am I boring you? and try, Susan, do you have any suggestions for how I might spice up the middle part of my presentation? I feel like I might be losing my audience for a bit in there. 3. The Person Who Speaks in Internet SlangSometimes, you have to work with people who downright confuse you. Case in point Someone who uses obscure slang. Im not talking about slang an yone who watches primetime television would know, Im talking about slang youd have to really troll Instagram for. For example, you say, John, Could you give me an update on your latest project? Then he responds with, Its on fleek. Umm, what?This is a definitely a time you want to approach the communication gap head-on, but you can do so in a slightly self-deprecating way. Try this Im afraid I dont know what that means- Im never up on the latest slang. For starters, is that a good thing or a bad thing? Addressing the situation in a light-hearted way shows that youre not talking down to him, but also makes it clear that youre going to need him to use words you know. (Bonus This approach also works for people who speak like their main goal is to demonstrate how advanced their vocabulary is.)Now, if this person is a subordinate, youll want to set aside a time to talk about communication in the workplace. Its a pretty straightforward conversation- just as you can wear ripped jeans and sw eatpants outside the office, but at work you try to keep up a mora polished appearance you should view language in a similar way.Are You the Culprit?Maybe you dont come into contact with any of the people mentioned above. (Lucky you) But before you do a happy dance, lets make certain that youre not the one committing the faux pas. If you regularly see the faces below, you may need to change up how you communicate- dont worry weve got you covered1. Youre the JokesterYou think you leave your team in stitches. But you may be mistaken if their laughter looks like thisImage courtesy of Giphy.If so, rein it in a bit. Instead of lightening every conversation with a joke, try to cut back and be a bit more serious. Believe it or not, this will actually lighten the mood, because your employees wont feel pressured to laugh.2. You Look BoredNot that youd ever try to look like Britney Spears at work, but you should never look like this Image courtesy of Giphy.Even if youre not that obvious, you might be putting other signals out that theres someplace youd rather be (think checking your phone or never asking follow-up questions). Next time, try to consciously look engaged and interested.3. You Dont Make SenseNot everyone will be comfortable telling you they have no idea what youre talking about. But you probably need to make a change if they look at you like thisImage courtesy of Giphy.Look familiar? Start taking an extra moment to think before you speak and translate what you might type to a friend into more formal language.Navigating different communication styles will help you connect with more types of people. So, be empathetic and try to adapt. And hey, you never know when your work laugh will come in handy. Photo of people talking courtesy of Shutterstock.

UCMJ Punitive Article 91 - Insubordinate Conduct

UCMJ Punitive Article 91 - Insubordinate ConductUCMJ Punitive Article 91 - Insubordinate ConductWhether it is conduct unbecoming or insubordination with a superior ranking official, chances are if made public through social media, your military career is over. The exact phrasing of insubordination is as follows Text. Any warrant officer or enlisted member who- (1) strikes or assaults a warrant officer, non-commissioned officer, or petty officer, while that officer is in the execution of his office (2) willfully disobeys the lawful order of a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer or (3) treats with contempt or is disrespectful in language or deportment toward a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer while that officer is in the execution of his office shall be punished as a court-martial may direct. Elements. (1) Striking or assaulting warrant, noncommissioned, or petty officer. (a) That the accused welches a warrant officer or enlisted membe r (b) That the accused struck or assaulted a certain warrant, noncommissioned, or petty officer (c) That the striking or assault welches committed while the victim was in the execution of office and (d) That the accused then knew that the rolle struck or assaulted was a warrant, noncommissioned, or petty officer. Note If the victim was the superior noncommissioned or petty officer of the accused, add the following elements (e) That the victim was the superior noncommissioned, or petty officer of the accused and (f) That the accused then knew that the person struck or assaulted was the accuseds superior non-commissioned, or petty officer. (2) Disobeying a warrant, noncommissioned, or petty officer. (a) That the accused was a warrant officer or enlisted member (b) That the accused received a certain lawful order from a certain warrant, noncommissioned, or petty officer (c) That the accused then knew that the person giving the order was a warrant, noncommissioned, or petty officer (d) That the accused had a duty to obey the order and (e) That the accused willfully disobeyed the order. (3) Treating with contempt or being disrespectful in language or deportment toward a warrant, non-commissioned, or petty officer. (a) That the accused was a warrant officer or enlisted member (b) That the accused did or omitted certain acts, or used certain language (c) That such behavior or language was used toward and within sight or hearing of a certain warrant, noncommissioned, or petty officer (d) That the accused then knew that the person toward whom the behavior or language was directed was a warrant, noncommissioned, or petty officer (e) That the victim was then in the execution of office and (f) That under the circumstances the accused, by such behavior or language, treated with contempt or was disrespectful to said warrant, noncommissioned, or petty officer. Note If the victim was the superior noncommissioned, or petty officer of the accused, add the following elements (g) That the victim was the superior noncommissioned, or petty officer of the accused and (h) That the accused then knew that the person toward whom the behavior or language was directed was the accuseds superior noncommissioned, or petty officer. Explanation. (1) In general. Article 91 has the same general objects with respect to warrant, noncommissioned, and petty officers as Articles 89 and 90 have with respect to commissioned officers, namely, to ensure obedience to their lawful orders, and to protect them from violence, insult, or disrespect. Unlike Articles 89, and 90, however, this article does not require a superior-subordinate relationship as an element of any of the offenses denounced. This article does not protect an acting noncommissioned officer or acting petty officer, nor does it protect military police or members of the shore patrol who are not warrant, noncommissioned, or petty officers. (2)Knowledge. All of the offenses prohibited by Article 91 require that the accuse d have actual knowledge that the victim was a warrant, noncommissioned, or petty officer. Actual knowledge may be proved by circumstantial evidence. (3)Striking or assaulting a warrant, noncommissioned, or petty officer. For a discussion of strikes and in the execution of office,seeparagraph 14c. For a discussion of assault, seeparagraph 54c. An assault by a prisoner who has been discharged from the service, or by any other civilian subject tomilitary law, upon a warrant, noncommissioned, or petty officer should be charged under Article 128 or 134. (4)Disobeying a warrant, noncommissioned, or petty officer. Seeparagraph 14c(2), for a discussion of lawfulness, personal nature, form, transmission, and specificity of the order, nature of the disobedience, and time for compliance with the order. (5)Treating with contempt or being disrespectful in language or deportment toward a warrant, non-commissioned, or petty officer. Toward requires that the behavior and language be within the sigh t or hearing of the warrant, noncommissioned, or petty officer concerned. For a discussion of in the execution of his office,seeparagraph 14c. For a discussion of disrespect,seeparagraph 13c. The rules are simple. Do not disobey, disrespect, or defame any military senior, the service, or its people without suffering the consequences. The higher up the chain of command a guilty persons actions climb the more quickly and harshly administered the punishment could be. Be smart. If you are going to be insubordinate or disrespectful do not post it on social media for the world and the military and political establishment to also witness.

How to make time for that passion project if you are too busy with work

How to make time for that passion project if you are too busy with workHow to make time for that passion project if you are too busy with workThe time before work and after work is golden, and its usually completely yours to schedule.Choose to spend some of that time on your passion project.Morning and evening wissens are the bookends of a prosperous life, argues Darren Hardy in his book, The Compound Effect.Move your wake up timeMaking time for your side hustle out of your 95 doesnt necessarily have to be an after-work hours-only type of thing.You can work on them before work hours if youre up for the added challenge.Your morning sets the tone for the rest of your day.Hal Elrod, author of The Miracle Morning The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life explains By simply changing the way you wake up in the morning, you can transform any area of your life, faster than you ever thought possible.Use your mornings to achieve your goals and accomplish some pretty amazing t hings. If you win most of your days, the years will take care of themselves.The hours after you wake up are truly precious because your brain is in one of its most creative states of minds.Thats why many successful people put in an hour or so on their personal projects before they officially start their days.You can get a lot done before dealing with other responsibilities at home or at the office.Carving out the time in the morning to write, create, build, design, and making it a habit, means you would actually follow through.You dont even have to do a lot at a time. Taking small actions every day is what matters.Ian Fleming, who is best known for his James Bond series of spy novels maintained a rigorous morning routine to stay prolific. He once saidWriting about 2,000 words in three hours every morning, Casino Royale dutifully produced itself. I wrote nothing and made no corrections until the book was finished. If I had looked back at what I had written the day before I might have despaired.Early mornings are your sacred time to start your day right - dont fill it with just news, email, social media, apps or notifications.Dont focus on drastic changes in the beginning.Start slowly, by waking just 1530 minutes earlier than usual. Get used to this for a few days. Then cut back another 15 minutes.Do this gradually until you find a suitable time that works for your passion project before your other work begins.Trying to do too many things at once spreads your focus too thin, and makes success less likely.Change your evening routineThe time between clocking out of work and hitting the sheets every night is yours to do whatever you want.How you spend the hours before you go to bed reflects the value you place on the most important things in life.Using that time to pursue something meaningful to you will immensely improve not only your total well being, but sense of self worth.Extracurricular outlets dont just boost your sanity - they feed back into your day job and can actually make you more productive.But the daily grind can easily overshadow passion project like writing a book, starting a blog, learning a new language, starting an online business, creating art, learning an instrument, designing, learning to code, collecting and selling vintage objects etc.The biggest problem many people have is finding TIME to actually put ideas to work.Striking a balance and committing time, attention and energy to that one special project that needs your focus is possible if you really want to pursue a meaningful project.The trick is to turn that passion project into a habitWhat you do every night after work can be life and career changingDont settleSurprise yourself every dayIt doesnt matter if you succeed or fail - all that matters is that you made the effort. Simply taking action is often overlooked - but even the best idea is nothing without action.Decide to pursue your passion project no matter how busy you are and create your best life.Give you rself permission to create something you deeply care about.Spend your mornings and evenings wisely and your passion project will be within reach soon. Set attainable monthly, weekly, and daily goals to help you take action every day.Before you go If you enjoyed this post, you will love Postanly Weekly, my free weekly digest of the best posts about behavior change that affect health, wealth, and productivity. Join over 50,000 people on a mission to build a better life. Courses Thinking in Models and Kaizen Habits.This article first appeared on Medium.

Past Presidents Commend ASME Staff Members for their Efforts in the Wake of Hurricane Sandy

Past Presidents Commend ASME Staff Members for their Efforts in the Wake of Hurricane Sandy Past Presidents Commend ASME Staff Members for their Efforts in the Wake of Hurricane Sandy (From left) ASME Past Presidents Reginald Vachon, Richard Goldstein and Harry Armen during the plaque presentation at ASME Headquarters in New York.At a special presentation at ASME Headquarters in New York, ASME Past Presidents Reginald Vachon, Harry Armen and Richard Goldstein presented ASMEs staff with a plaque recognizing staff members dedication to the Society and to their colleagues in the days following Hurricane Sandys landfall in the U.S. Northeast last autumn.During the presentation, which took place a common area of the new Headquarters called The Hub on March 14, Vachon said that the Committee on Past Presidents had decided at the 2012 ASME Congress in Houston that they wanted to do something to honor the Societys staff members, who had successfully kept two key Society meetings - the Congr ess as well as the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code meeting in Phoenix - on schedule even though both took place just days after the hurricane hit.We wanted to make sure that your outstanding efforts were not unappreciated or unnoticed by the Committee on Past Presidents, Vachon said.In addition to recognizing the staffs dedication to successfully carrying out the two meetings, Vachon said that the plaque also honored the staffs heartwarming and heartfelt action to raise more than $78,000 to support your fellow colleagues. ASME staff members contributed $78,550 to the Staff Helping Staff Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund that was established shortly after the New York office reopened in early November.

Marine Corps MOS 1812 Tank Crewmember Job

Marine korporation MOS 1812 Tank Crewmember JobMarine Corps MOS 1812 Tank Crewmember JobThe tank crewmembers in the Marines have a few different responsibilities, but all center around driving, maintaining and operating the weapons systems on tanks. The tank crewmembers prepare the tanks, ammunition, personnel, and equipment for movement and combat. The various jobs of a Tank Crewman include operating, maintaining, firing and maneuvering the 70-ton M1A1 Abrams tank. Tank Platoon in the Marines A Marine Corps tank platoon supports ground forces, with the Marine Corps M1A1 Abrams tank, a heavily armored tank that has a 1,500-horsepower engine. Every Marine tank platoon has four M1A1 Abrams battle tanks. The typical duties of the tank platoon include preparing tanks, personnel, and equipment for movement and combat preparation of ammunition for firing, locating targets, loading, aiming and firing of organic tank weapons, driving the tank, and performing necessary maintenance. Tank c rewmen include a tank gunner, who preps personnel and equipment as well as the tank for movement and combat, and as the title suggests, employs the tanks weapons system. The tank driver does what this title suggests, moving the tank in order to fire on targets, and has maintenance and operational responsibilities. The tank commander oversees all operations of the tank and its crew. This MOS (Military Occupation Specialty) is considered a PMOS (Primary Military Occupation Specialty), and the rankrange for this MOS goes from Private all the way up to Master Gunnery Sergeant M1A1 Tank Crewmember Job Description As members of an M1A1 tank crew or unit, M1A1 tank crewmembers perform various duties around the operation and maintenance of the tank. This includes everything from tactical employment to firing and maneuvering. Typical duties of a tank crewmembers include preparing tanks, personnel, and equipment for movement and combat, preparation of ammunition for firing locating target s loading, aiming and firing of organic tank weapons using the tank fire control system driving the tank and performance of operator- level preventive and corrective maintenance. Job Requirements of MOS 1812 After recruit training, Marines tank crewmembers take the M1A1 Armor Crewmember Course at Fort Knox, Kentucky. In addition, tank crewmen must possess a General Technical score from theArmed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery(ASVAB) test of 90 or higher.All tank crewmembers need to have vision correctable to 20/20 and must havenormalcolor vision (no color-blindness). This training will include on-the-job training as well as skills training under simulated combat conditions. Its a lengthy process conducted in stages but it provides comprehensive and thorough instruction. MOS qualified prior tafelgeschirr reservists may be certified as tank crewmembers after completion of a two-phase training syllabus along with a 21-day attendance at the Marine Corps M1A1 Reserve Tank Comman der/Gunner Course at Fort Knox. Post-Military Career Options for MOS 1812 Although there wont be a lot of opportunities to drive a tank or fire its weapons outside the military, there are some career options, including driving, maneuvering and loading big trucks and heavy equipment like tractors.

Starbucks Resume - Overview

Starbucks Resume - Overview Teamwork is the capability to work well with different people and be adaptable as a way to deal effectively with the demands set on the team. People skills are essential. Customer awareness is the capability to understand the requirements of your customers. The business hires lots of people at various positions around the nation, baristas being the individuals who are highest in number. You might have to have a very good hintergrund in customer services and take pleasure in serving clients and helping them to create a great visit. You are going to be expected to welcome all customers and make an effort to attach with them. In case you have expertise with a particular sort of software, for instance, include it in the experience section. Starbucks Resume - the Conspiracy For the rest of the positions your application will stay active for 12 months. Its normal for the process to last 3 weeks. When a job opens up, you will be the very first to unde rstand about doing it. So, it is a fairly simplistic job. Prepare schedules alongside apportions partner work hours and schedule partners time off. A proactive job search allows you to accomplish this, and discover work that fits. At the close of the day personal referrals still count for lots of new hires at STARBUCKS. Review Starbucks career page to learn more concerning the firms hiring process. The company activities are split between primary pursuits and secondary pursuits. Most barista job descriptions incorporate the most frequently made duties that will be done. You dont have to include different details from previous work that dont have any relevance to turning into a Barista. A baristas job is an excellent chance to create valuable leadership abilities. Severe as its financial needs might be, you also need to work out what you will put money into. A career objective is a short statement that expresses your professional objective. Remember the responsibilities v ary based on the job and the company, so read the work listing carefully first. The job, the business, and the institution proved not the appropriate fit for me. As an example, during the interview, the hiring manager might even ask you to earn a drink immediately Our resume builder makes it simple to create a well-written resume in a couple of minutes. It is possible to supplement whats on the webpage with links to your work but you need to motivate the hiring manager to take the additional step required. Needless to say, you always need to get a great relationship with your manager. Starbucks Resume Can Be Fun for Everyone The summary isnt as detailed. The qualifications summary is put close to the top of the resume. It can be a powerful tool to get you the interview. Therefore if youd like to go noticed instantly, you should incorporate an overview of qualifications on your resume. Whether its because of the high degree of caffeine found in coffee or some individuals ju st arent themselves in the early hours, but the job of a Barista can be quite stressful. Barista job description Coffee shops are always watching out for baristas with the valuable skills to be successful in the job. A Barista is similar to a bartender. An excellent Barista isnt just a person who knows how to create decent espresso. When you would like to receive a job at your favourite coffee shop, acquiring a well-written resume certainly helps. Much like making a superior cup of coffee. If you want to submit an application for a role at Starbucks then you may be interested in coffee and or the drinks, catering business. The sole difference is that a lot of the drinks you are going to be making are very hot Everyone should come in with questions unique to the business of Starbucks. There are many reasons to make an application for a position in Starbucks.

ZALP to Host Free Employee Referral Evaluation Webinar May 15, 2014

ZALP to Host Free Employee Referral Evaluation Webinar May 15, 2014 When was the last time your business evaluated its employee referral program? If its been awhile, do not fret employee referral software provider, ZALP, has just what you need. In association with ere.net, ZALP will host a FREE webinar to help businesses evaluate their employee referral programs to help employers make the most of their referral programs.Speakers Kevin Walters and Linda BrennerTopic Is Your Employee Referral Program as Good as You Think?Time Thursday, May 15, 2014, 200 pm ETThe company says its upcoming webinar will give a complete check list to ensure a successful employee referral program through a thorough analysis using key parameters.It will also highlight action steps to consider for an effective employee referral strategy to source quality referrals.Participants will learn about-Performance gaps and evaluati on of referral programs-Importance of educating your employees about employee referral benefits-Strategies to ensure excellent referral hire quality and volumeIf you are unable to attend on the upcoming webinar, ZALP has you covered. Upon registration, businesses will automatically receive a link to the webinar recording to view at their convenience.Click here to reserve your spot today.

How to Make a Great Resume for a Mid-Level Professional

How to Make a Great Resume for a Mid-Level ProfessionalHow to Make a Great Resume for a Mid-Level ProfessionalHow to Make a Great Resume for a Mid-Level ProfessionalHere are 10 reasons why this sample resume is perfect for a mid-level employee.First impressions count, and a resume is often your one and only shot to impress a potential employer. But as someone whos been in the workforce for several years, how do you condense years worth of continuing education, experience, certifications, and awards into one streamlined format that tells the story of your career and achievements? To make sure your resume is refined and ready to make a great first impression, take a look at the sample resume below and read through the 10 critical elements that make this a successful sample resume for a mid-level career professional. 1. The job seekers credentials are highlighted at the topIf you have the right credentials, like Alexa, flaunt them. At the top of your resume, after your name, list the ac ronyms for any advanced degrees or certifications youve earned that are considered selling points for your target job position. By highlighting your valuable credentials at the top, youre ensuring the recruiter doesnt accidentally miss these qualifications during the anfangsbuchstabe review of your resume.2. The resume includes a link to the job seekers online profileStudies by Jobvite reveal that over 90 percent of employers search for candidates social media profiles online before scheduling a job bewerbungsinterview. Help recruiters find the right information about you online by including links to your relevant social accounts and sites. For example, Alexa included a custom link to herbei LinkedIn profile to supplement her professional resume. If you work in a creative field, consider adding the link to your online portfolio, blog, or another social media account, like Instagram, that allows you to show off images of your work. Whichever accounts you decide to add, make sure they are regularly maintained, professional, and support your current job goals.If you prefer to keep some of your online profiles personal and dont wish recruiters to find them, increase the security settings or change your account name to a nickname or your first and middle name so theyre harder to track down.3. The professional title makes the job seekers goals clearDont make the reader guess. Spell out your job goals by including a professional title above your career summary that states your target job title. After one look at the professional title on Alexas resume, Director of absatzwirtschaft Communications, the reader knows exactly what type of role Alexa is seeking. Alexas career summary, also known as a resume professional summary, takes the place of the usual resume objective statement and goes on to explain why she is qualified to seek such a job position.4. A list of the job seekers core skills are featured in the resume snapshotOn average, hiring managers spend only six s econds scanning a professional resume before deciding if the candidate is a fit for the role. Most of that time is spent reviewing the information on the top third of the first page. As a job seeker, your goal is to give the reader a snapshot of your goals and qualifications within that first portion of your resume. Alexas resume contains a list of her core skill sets, usually labeled as Areas of Expertise or Core Competencies. This group of resume keywords gives the reader a quick overview of Alexas skills. In addition, these keywords will help Alexas resume pass an initial screen conducted by a piece of software known as an applicant tracking system (ATS). Recruiters use ATS software to scan applications and determine how compatible the candidate appears to be with the job description before reviewing the resume themselves.By identifying the right keywords found in the job descriptions of her target role and incorporating them into her resume, Alexas application has a better shot at getting past both the human and electronic gatekeepers.5. Achievements are quantified where possibleIts one thing to say you managed a budget or cut costs in your previous job. However, Its more impressive when you mention that you managed a $1.2 million budget and were able to cut costs by 21 percent. Numbers add context and attract the attention of recruiters. Whenever possible, quantify the scope of your role, your notable contributions, and your accomplishments to give the reader a better sense of what your position entailed and how you were able to deliver results.Its especially important to use numbers in the bulleted section of each job position to add context to your achievements. For instance, if youre in sales, mention if you achieved 100 percent or more of your quota. In Alexas case, the focus is placed on the amount of revenue she generated.6. The work experience shows progressionWhen youre no longer new to the workforce, recruiters expect your resume to illustrate yo ur career progression. If youve taken on greater responsibilities, larger projects, bigger budgets or teams, or earned job title promotions, call out these achievements on your professional resume.Use a chronological or hybrid resume format like Alexa so your journey up the career ladder is clear. In Alexas case, you can see that shes progressed from a coordinator to a senior manager over the course of her eight-year career. In addition, the bullet points under each of her job role descriptions call out her notable accomplishments.7. The job seeker uses a two-page resume lengthDont believe the common resume myth about resume length. Only college students and entry-level professionals are restricted to a one-page resume. As the length of your work history grows, so does the length of your professional resume. If you are a mid-level professional like Alexa, youve earned that second page of resume real estate. Use it to elaborate on the details of your recent roles, assuming theyre rel evant to your current job goals. Bump your earliest work experience to the second page of your resume and give it less space. Recruiters are most interested in the work youve done recently and how that qualifies you for their open position theyre less concerned about your first job position after college graduation.8. The resume format is consistentThink of your resume as part of your personal advertising campaign. Its your calling card, and, in many cases, the first impression you will make with potential employers. Put your best foot forward. In addition to checking for spelling errors and other grammatical mistakes, make sure you use a consistent format for dates and locations throughout the resume. For instance, do you plan to spell out or abbreviate the states within your locations (i.e. San Diego, California vs. San Diego, CA)? If you decide to include the month with your dates of employment, do you intend to use numerals to represent the month, spell it out entirely or use a three-letter abbreviation (i.e. 12/2015 vs. December 2015 vs. Dec. 2015)?It doesnt necessarily matter which format you choose the key is to make a decision and remain consistent throughout the document. Theres no better way to demonstrate that youre a detail-oriented professional than to deliver a polished professional resume with a slick, consistent format.9. The Education section is at the end of the resumeAt the beginning of Alexas career, her marketing degree was one of her best selling points. As a result, the details of her education were prominently displayed towards the top of her resume. Now that Alexa has a few years of relevant work experience under her belt, she can graduate from an entry-level resume format and move the Education section to the end of her resume.If youre a mid-level professional like Alexa, its time to shift the focus of your resume to your latest and most impressive selling points to date your recent experience.10. Job references are not listed on the resumeLong gone are the days when job seekers were expected to list their references or even the phrase, References available upon request on a professional resume. These details arent necessary until youve made it past the first round of phone screens. Once you make it past this stage of the interview process, hiring managers know youll provide references if they ask for them.Whether youre actively looking for a new position to advance to the next level of your career or youre simply keeping your career options open, take the time to update your resume and make it look as polished as possible. 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Animal Diets - Zoo Commissary Keeper

Animal Diets - tiergarten Commissary KeeperAnimal Diets - tierpark Commissary KeeperZoo commissary keepers prepare and distribute nutritionally balanced tierpark animal diets. Duties Zoo commissary keepers must prepare a variety of animal diets each day, making adjustments and adding necessary supplements as directed by the zoologischer gartens nutritionists and veterinarians. Diets may frequently change due to special health issues, illnesses, pregnancies, or individual animal quirks, so commissary staff must work closely with zoo keepers and curators to keep diet sheets and cookbooks up to date. A key responsibility for the commissary keepers is delivering all animal rations to the exhibits on a strict schedule, either handing the items off to a zoo keeper or distributing the food themselves. The method of food distribution is often a part of an animals behavioral enrichment program, so food may be hidden inside objects, scattered across a wider area to encourage foraging, or f rozen inside blocks of ice. The commissary keepers must be careful to follow food safety and preparation guidelines, ensuring that the zoo kitchen is kept up to inspection standards at all times. A wide variety of commercial-grade kitchen equipment must be properly used and maintained. Walls and equipment must be regularly and thoroughly disinfected. Commissary keepers also maintain an inventory of supplies and order more food items from vendors as needed. Once delivered, the commissary staff is responsible for unloading the food products and storing them in appropriate areas (freezers, refrigerators, warehouses, and barns). Food products that arrive regularly in the commissary may include bales of hay, grains, meats, live insects, rodents, fish, pellets, bird seed, biscuits, fruit, vegetables, and much more. Zoo commissary keepers also provide food preparation demonstrations to school groups that arrive as a part of behind the scenes tours led by zoo educators. They may also allow students to assist in some of the basic food preparation duties. Commissary keepers spend the majority of their time in the food preparation kitchen and storage areas, but they are also exposed to varying weather conditions while delivering food to animal enclosures. The work day for the commissary staff usually starts very early in the morning, before dawn, and ends in the mid-afternoon. Commissary keepers are commonly required to work some hours on weekends and holidays, and these necessary shifts may be accommodated through a rotating schedule. Career Options Opportunities for commissary keeper positions may be found in a variety of animal facilities including zoos, aquariums, animal parks, marine parks, and rescue facilities. A commissary keeper can eventually rise to a management role, such as commissary manager or curator, after achieving the requisite experience and education. Education Training A high school diploma or GED is usually the minimum educational requirem ent for any zoo commissary keeper positions. A year of hands-on experience in food preparation or completion of an approved training course in food service is usually preferred. A four-year degree in the biological sciences is often the minimum requirement for managerial level positions in the commissary. Some zoos offer internship programs that enable students to gain experience in this field of work. These valuable opportunities add a measure of practical experience to a future commissary keepers resume, and they also give the student a chance to network with industry professionals. Salary Compensation for zoo commissary keepers generally ranges from $12 to $16 per hour, depending on the keepers level of experience, their length of employment at the facility, and the geographic location in which the zoo operates (some regions tend to offer slightly higher salaries due to higher costs of living in those areas). While zoo commissary keeper salaries were not separated out from th e more general category of zoo keepers, PayScale.com cited a zoo keeper salary range of $16,055 to $37,222 (for an average of $26,639). Indeed.com and SimplyHired.com each reported a similar average zoo keeper salary of $29,000. Zoo commissary managers can expect higher hourly rates ranging from $16 to $25 per hour or more. SimplyHired.com cited a salary of $68,000 for zoo commissary managers in 2013. Career Outlook While the salary is not particularly high for zoo commissary keeper positions, most zoo positions are seen as highly desirable career opportunities and attract multiple applicants. Most zoos have a staff of 5 to 15 commissary keepers, with the exact number of commissary staff members dependent on the size of the facility and the needs of its animal inhabitants. The fairly static number of zoo facilities in operation combined with high demand for zoo related positions will likely limit overall growth in this profession for the foreseeable future.

A Fishy Engineering Innovation

A Fishy Engineering Innovation A Fishy Engineering Innovation Steve Page, founder and general manager of Ocean Farm Technologies, thought of the Aquapod from his days working at Atlantic Salmon of Maine, a fish farming company, as an environmental compliance officer andother ancillary roles. Page, who graduated from Stanford University with a degree in environmental sciences, says he saw an opportunity to improve the engineering behind fishing netsbecause suspended fish pens can get heavy during the lifecycle of a crop of fish and it can, at times, be difficult for people to haul it. I thought it would be easier for this type of activity to expand in the kind of conditions when were not close to shore, he says. He also recognized the environmental benefits of his device, including when it comes to fish feeding. I find the usual fishing has feces build up and deposit in a pile underneath the fish pen, he says. That accumulation of organic matter goes anaerobic and doesnt decompose. It can create a dead zone when youre talking about shallow fish pens.A fully assembled A3600 Aquapod. Image Ocean Farm Technologies To create the Aquapod sphere shape, the concept he envisioned incorporated geodesic domes. He also thought in terms of modularity in the design of triangular panels that are human scale and can be handled. The Geodesic dome is not strong unless the base of the dome is stabilizedthen the base is very flexible, he says. The entire structure gets incredibly strong. The Aquapods triangular panels are made out of fiberglass and reinforced plastic. The netting is made out of galvanized steel wire, which the Ocean Farm Technologies website says helps with predator issues. Each individual panel is standalone so that these panels are then fastened together, he says. A huge advantage is that the polyethylene is buoyant and the specific gravity is about .91, along with being perfectly balanced with steel wire. Each Aquapod is in a grid, submerged, and we can rotate it in the water remotely. For submersion, the Aquapod is installed in a mooring system with anchors. The company site explains the concept behind the moorings in terms of raising and lowering cages The simplest way to maintain a specific depth is to keep the pod slightly negatively buoyant, so that it hangs lightly from the mooring bridles. Mechanical raising and lowering have specific advantages to decompression-sensitive species. Cod growers realize the advantages of this system over containments that are pneumatically controlled. For species that are not decompression-sensitive, we incorporate specific air chambers for raising and lowering. Feeding is also done differently. Conventional surface pens are fed with a blower system and take pellet-sized feed and put it through a sophisticated blower, Page says. Its put on the surface so fish come to it. Since ours is underwater, we use a system that mixes feed with seawater, then pumps it in as a slurry. The tallest Aquapod deployed so far is 72 feet high and Page says theyve built one that is 81 feet high. The 72-foot unit can hold 94 tons of fish, he says. Still, Page sees possible improvements down the line. We think we can make it stronger and lighter through material science research, he says. Were also looking at different fastening systems for the steel net and possibly adding robotics for net cleaning. I think weve improved the process for this industry but theres more work to be done. Eric Butterman is an independent writer. For Further Discussion The Geodesic dome is not strong unless the base of the dome is stabilized- then the base is very flexible. The entire structure gets incredibly strong.Steve Page, founder, Ocean Farm Technologies