7 Tricky Interview Questions Private Equity and Hedge Fund Firms Ask

7 Tricky Interview Questions Private Equity and Hedge Fund Firms Ask7 Tricky Interview Questions Private Equity and Hedge Fund Firms AskBrainteasers are like standardized tests of little relevance to the actual subject but designed to compare all people equally. As for what behauptung tricky interview questions entail, they typically encompass probability and/or statistics. Both hedge funds and private equity firms use brainteasers during the interview process. But hedge funds use them more often because these questions test mental math skills, which are perhaps more important for hedge fund jobs than PE positions.Accuracy, of course, is key to answering brainteasers. But so is your thinking process. You should expect to explain your reasoning a logical verbal breakout followed by a wrong answer is better than just a plain wrong answer. Dont forget Pay attention to your interviewers face for clues as to whether youre going in the right or wrong direction. And, since brainteasers are meant to be tough, its fine to take a minute to collect your thoughts and outline the steps toward calculating your answer.That said, here are some example questions (along with their answers) to give you an idea of what to expect if youre interviewing with a PE firm or hedge fund.1. What is the probability of drawing two sevens in a card deck?You can multiply the individual probabilities to get the cumulative probability. There are four 7s in a deck of 52 cards. Therefore, the probability of drawing the first 7 is 4/52 or 1/13. On the second draw, there are only three 7s in a deck of 51 cards, yielding a probability of 3/51 or 1/17. So 1/13 multiplied by 1/17 equals a cumulative probability of 1/221. (Dont expect to be able to use paper or a calculator for 13 times 17. You can just simplify the math in your head by saying 17 times 10 is 170, plus 3 times 17 which is 51, and yields 221.)2. You play a game of dice where you are paid the equivalent amount of dollars to the number you roll (i.e., if a 4 is rolled then you get $4). You roll one fair six-sided passiv. How much are you willing to pay for this roll?The expected return is every possibility multiplied by the probability of the possibility. The average of all the potential die rolls, which each have equal probabilities, is $3.50, the midpoint between 1 and 6.How much would you pay to play the saatkorn game, but with the option to roll again? If you only roll once you get that score if you choose to roll again, you get the score of the second roll.Intuitively, you know the price should be higher since youre given the option to roll again if youre dissatisfied with your first roll. You should only roll a second time if the first roll is less than 3.5, the expected value. Thus, you have the following six scenarios rolling 4, 5, 6 and stopping, or rolling 1, 2, 3, and rolling again. Again, the expected roll is 3.5, so the latter three outcomes have expected returns of 3.5. Therefore, a game of two rolls exp ected return is (4 + 5 + 6 + 3.5 + 3.5 + 3.5)/6 = $4.25.Again, same games, option for a third roll now. How much will you pay?Follow the same logic as before two rolls have an expected return of 4.25 so you will only roll a third time if you get above that. You have an expected return of (4.25 + 4.25 + 4.25 + 4.25 + 5 + 6)/6 = $4.67. As the number of rolls approaches infinity, the price you pay gets closer to $6.00.3. You have stacks of quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies. The number of coins in the stacks is irrelevant. You can take coins from a stack in any amount, any order, and distributions-mix them in your hand. What is the greatest dollar value in coins you can have in your hands without being able to make change for a dollar with the coins in your hand?Start adding the highest coin to your hand, the quarter. Four quarters make a dollar, so you can only have three quarters $0.75. Five dimes would bring it to a dollar, so you can only have four dimes $1.15 = 0.75 + .40. You cant add a nickel because three quarters, two dimes, and the additional nickel would create a dollar. But you can add four pennies for a maximum total of $1.19 = 1.15 + .04.4. A closet has three light bulbs inside. Next to the door (outside) are three switches for each light bulb. If you can only enter the closet one time, how do you determine which switch controls which light bulb?Turn on two switches, A and B, and leave them on for a few minutes. Then turn off switch B and enter the room. The bulb that is lit is controlled by switch A. Touch the other two bulbs, which are off. The one that is still warm is controlled by switch B. The third bulb, off and cold, is controlled by switch C.5. What is the square root of 7,000,000 (approximately)?You know that 2 * 2 = 4 and that 3 * 3 = 9, and that 1,000 * 1,000 = 1,000,000 so the answer has to be between 2,000 and 3,000. Edge closer in, 2.5 * 2.5 = 6.25 and 2.7 * 2.7 = 7.29 so the answer is approximately 2,600.6. You are given a length of rope, which can be lit to burn for an hour. However, the rope burns unevenly (meaning half of it burnt does not indicate a half-hour has passed). How would you burn the rope to know that a half-hour has passed?To measure a half-hour, burn both ends at once. One side will burn faster than the other, but the opposite side will burn slower such that when they meet, the equivalent of half the time has passed.If you were given two ropes, how would you measure 45 minutes?For two ropes, take one rope and burn both ends like the previous situation. At the same time, light the second rope on only one end. When the first rope burns out, a half hour has passed. The second rope only has 30 more minutes on it. Immediately burn the opposite end of the second rope. The fire will meet at both ends again, which is fifteen minutes.7. Youve got a 10 x 10 x 10 cube made up of 1 x 1 x 1 smaller cubes. The outside of the larger cube is completely painted. On how many of the smaller cubes is there any paint?First, note that the larger cube is made up of 1000 smaller cubes. Think about how many cubes are NOT painted. 8 x 8 x 8 inner cubes are not painted which equals 512 cubes. Therefore, 1,000 - 512 = 488 cubes that have some paint. Alternatively, you can calculate this by recognizing that two 10 x 10 sides are painted (200) plus two 10 x 8 sides (160) plus two 8 x 8 sides (128) 200 + 160 + 128 = 488.The above was excerpted from the Vault Guide to Private Equity and Hedge Fund Interviews.Follow us onTwitter.Read More50 Best Banking Firms to Work ForHow to Land a Private Equity Job11 Interview Questions Private Equity Firms Ask (and How to Answer Them)

10 tweaks to your morning routine that will transform your day

10 tweaks to your morning routine that will transform your day10 tweaks to your morning routine that will transform your dayI dont know anyone who couldnt use a little boost in their energy and self-control.Researchers at the University of Nottingham recently published findings from their exploration of 83 separate studies on energy and self-control. What they found will change the way you start your day.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moraThe researchers found that self-control and energy are not only intricately linked but also finite, daily resources that tire much like a muscle. Even though we dont always realize it, as the day goes on, we have increased difficulty exerting self-control and focusing on our work. As self-control wears out, we feel tired and find tasks to be mora difficult and our mood sours.This exhaustion of self-control kills your productivity, and it makes the morning hours, when self-control is highest, the most important hours of the day.But the trick isnt just to spend your morning hours working its to do the right things in the morning that will make your energy and self-control brde as long as possible.For the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today? And whenever the answer has been No for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something. Steve JobsThe Nottingham research has led me to uncover ways we can break badeanstalt habits in the morning and maximize our energy and self-control throughout the day.Whether you naturally wake up feeling alert and productive or rise with the brainpower of a zombie, these tips will help you transform your morning routine and set a positive tone that lasts the entire day.Start with exerciseResearchers at the University of Bristol found that people who exercise during th e workday have more energy and a more positive outlook, which are both critical to getting things done. Getting your body moving for as little as 10 minutes releases GABA, a neurotransmitter that makes your brain feel soothed and keeps you in control of your impulses. Exercising first thing in the morning ensures that youll have the time for it, and it improves your self-control and energy levels all day long.But drink some lemon water firstDrinking lemon water as soon as you wake up spikes your energy levels physically and mentally. Lemon water gives you steady, natural energy that lasts the length of the day by improving nutrient absorption in your stomach. You need to drink it first thing in the morning (on an empty stomach) to ensure full absorption. You should also wait 15-30 minutes after drinking it before eating (perfect time to squeeze in some exercise). Lemons are packed with nutrients theyre chock full of potassium, vitamin C, and antioxidants. If youre under 150 pounds, drink the juice of half a lemon (a full lemon if youre over 150 pounds). Dont drink the juice without water because its hard on your teeth.No screen time until breakfastWhen you dive straight into e-mails, texts, and Facebook, you lose focus and your morning succumbs to the wants and needs of other people. Its much healthier to take those precious first moments of the day to do something relaxing that sets a calm, positive tone for your day. Jumping right into electronics has the opposite effect - its a frantic way to start your day. Exercising, meditating, or even watching the birds out the window are all great ways to start the day.Eat arealbreakfastEating anything at all for breakfast puts you ahead of a lot of people. People who eat breakfast are less likely to be obese, they have more stable blood-sugar levels, and they tend to be less hungry over the course of the day. And these are just the statistics for people who eat any breakfast. When you eat ahealthybreakfast, the door s to a productive day swing wide open. A healthy breakfast gives you energy, improves your short-term memory, and helps you to concentrate more intensely and for longer periods.Set goals for the dayResearch shows that havingconcretegoals iscorrelated with huge increases in confidence and feelings of control. Setting goals specific to the day puts everything into motion. Narrow your goals down to a few achievable ones that can easily be broken down into steps. Vague goals such as I want to schliff writing my article are counter-productive because they fail to include the how of things. The same goal re-phrased in a more functional way would read something like this I am going to finish my article by writing each of the three sections, spending no more than an hour on each section. Now, you have more than simply something you want to achieve - you have a way to achieve it.Getting your morning started off right at home is important, but its only half the battle. If you fail to maintai n that tone once you set foot in the office, your morning can lose momentum quickly. Heres how you can maintain a productive tone once you hit the officeFirst, clean your workspaceEven though its a pain to clean right when you get into work, it makes a big difference to your ability to concentrate. A Princeton University study found that people who worked in a clean workspace out-performed those who worked in a cluttered one because clutter pulls your attention away from your work. In fact, the effects of clutter on concentration are not all that different from the effects of multi-tasking.No e-mail until youve eaten three frogsEating a frog is the greatest antidote to procrastination, and the most productive people know the importance of biting into this delicacy first thing in the morning. In other words, spend your morning on something that requires a high level of concentration that you dont want to do, and youll get it done in short order. Make a habit of eating three frogs bef ore you check your e-mail because e-mail is a major distraction that enables procrastination and wastes precious mental energy.Eat a live frog first thing in the morning, and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day. Mark TwainKeep morning meetings on scheduleMeetings are the biggest time waster there is, and they can ruin an otherwise productive morning. People who use their mornings effectively know that a meeting will drag on forever if they let it, so they inform everyone at the onset that theyll stick to the intended schedule. This sets a limit that motivates everyone to be more focused and efficient. Keep your morning meetings on time, and your entire day will stay on track.Dont multitaskMulti-tasking in the morning - when you have lots to do, tons of energy, and it feels like you can do two or three things at once - is tempting, but it sets your whole day back. Research conducted at Stanford University confirmed that multitasking is less productive than doing a single thing at a time. The researchers found that people who are regularly bombarded with several streams of electronic information cannot pay attention, recall information, or switch from one job to another as well as those who complete one task at a time.But what if some people have a special gesundheitsgefhrdender stoff for multitasking? The Stanford researchers compared groups of people based on their tendency to multitask and their belief that it helps their performance. They found that heavy multitaskers (those who multitask a lot and feel that it boosts their performance) were actually worse at multitasking than those who like to do a single thing at a time. The frequent multitaskers performed worse because they had more trouble organizing their thoughts and filtering out irrelevant information, and they were slower at switching from one task to another. OuchMultitasking reduces your efficiency and performance because your brain can only focus adequately on one thing at a t ime. When you try to do two things at once, your brain lacks the capacity to perform both tasks successfully.Finally, say noNo is a powerful word that will protect your precious mornings. When its time to say no, avoid phrases such as I dont think I can or Im not certain. Saying no to a new commitment honors your existing commitments and gives you the opportunity to successfully fulfill them while your mind is fresh. Research conducted at the University of California Berkeley showed that the more difficulty that you have saying no, the more likely you are to experience stress, burnout, and even depression. Learn to use no, and it will lift your mood as well as your productivity.Bringing it all togetherThe right morning routine can make your day, every day. The trick is to be intentional about your mornings, understanding that a.m. hours are precious and should be handled with care.This article first appeared on LinkedIn.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that wil l 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 people10 tweaks to your morning routine that will transform your dayI dont know anyone who couldnt use a little boost in their energy and self-control.Researchers at the University of Nottingham recently published findings from their exploration of 83 separate studies on energy and self-control. What they found will change the way you start your day.The researchers found that self-control and energy are not only intricately linked but also finite, daily resources that tire much like a muscle. Even though we dont always realize it, as the day goes on, we have increased difficulty exerting self-control and focusing on our work. As self-control wears out, we feel tired and find tasks to be more difficult and our mo od sours.This exhaustion of self-control kills your productivity, and it makes the morning hours, when self-control is highest, the most important hours of the day.But the trick isnt just to spend your morning hours working its to do the right things in the morning that will make your energy and self-control last as long as possible.For the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today? And whenever the answer has been No for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something. Steve JobsThe Nottingham research has led me to uncover ways we can break bad habits in the morning and maximize our energy and self-control throughout the day.Whether you naturally wake up feeling alert and productive or rise with the brainpower of a zombie, these tips will help you transform your morning routine and set a positive tone that lasts the entire day.Start with exerciseResearc hers at the University of Bristol found that people who exercise during the workday have more energy and a more positive outlook, which are both critical to getting things done. Getting your body moving for as little as 10 minutes releases GABA, a neurotransmitter that makes your brain feel soothed and keeps you in control of your impulses. Exercising first thing in the morning ensures that youll have the time for it, and it improves your self-control and energy levels all day long.But drink some lemon water firstDrinking lemon water as soon as you wake up spikes your energy levels physically and mentally. Lemon water gives you steady, natural energy that lasts the length of the day by improving nutrient absorption in your stomach. You need to drink it first thing in the morning (on an empty stomach) to ensure full absorption. You should also wait 15-30 minutes after drinking it before eating (perfect time to squeeze in some exercise). Lemons are packed with nutrients theyre chock f ull of potassium, vitamin C, and antioxidants. If youre under 150 pounds, drink the juice of half a lemon (a full lemon if youre over 150 pounds). Dont drink the juice without water because its hard on your teeth.No screen time until breakfastWhen you dive straight into e-mails, texts, and Facebook, you lose focus and your morning succumbs to the wants and needs of other people. Its much healthier to take those precious first moments of the day to do something relaxing that sets a calm, positive tone for your day. Jumping right into electronics has the opposite effect - its a frantic way to start your day. Exercising, meditating, or even watching the birds out the window are all great ways to start the day.Eat arealbreakfastEating anything at all for breakfast puts you ahead of a lot of people. People who eat breakfast are less likely to be obese, they have more stable blood-sugar levels, and they tend to be less hungry over the course of the day. And these are just the statistics for people who eat any breakfast. When you eat ahealthybreakfast, the doors to a productive day swing wide open. A healthy breakfast gives you energy, improves your short-term memory, and helps you to concentrate more intensely and for longer periods.Set goals for the dayResearch shows that havingconcretegoals iscorrelated with huge increases in confidence and feelings of control. Setting goals specific to the day puts everything into motion. Narrow your goals down to a few achievable ones that can easily be broken down into steps. Vague goals such as I want to finish writing my article are counter-productive because they fail to include the how of things. The same goal re-phrased in a more functional way would read something like this I am going to finish my article by writing each of the three sections, spending no more than an hour on each section. Now, you have more than simply something you want to achieve - you have a way to achieve it.Getting your morning started off right a t home is important, but its only half the battle. If you fail to maintain that tone once you set foot in the office, your morning can lose momentum quickly. Heres how you can maintain a productive tone once you hit the officeFirst, clean your workspaceEven though its a pain to clean right when you get into work, it makes a big difference to your ability to concentrate. A Princeton University study found that people who worked in a clean workspace out-performed those who worked in a cluttered one because clutter pulls your attention away from your work. In fact, the effects of clutter on concentration are not all that different from the effects of multi-tasking.No e-mail until youve eaten three frogsEating a frog is the greatest antidote to procrastination, and the most productive people know the importance of biting into this delicacy first thing in the morning. In other words, spend your morning on something that requires a high level of concentration that you dont want to do, and youll get it done in short order. Make a habit of eating three frogs before you check your e-mail because e-mail is a major distraction that enables procrastination and wastes precious mental energy.Eat a live frog first thing in the morning, and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day. Mark TwainKeep morning meetings on scheduleMeetings are the biggest time waster there is, and they can ruin an otherwise productive morning. People who use their mornings effectively know that a meeting will drag on forever if they let it, so they inform everyone at the onset that theyll stick to the intended schedule. This sets a limit that motivates everyone to be more focused and efficient. Keep your morning meetings on time, and your entire day will stay on track.Dont multitaskMulti-tasking in the morning - when you have lots to do, tons of energy, and it feels like you can do two or three things at once - is tempting, but it sets your whole day back. Research conducted at Stanfo rd University confirmed that multitasking is less productive than doing a single thing at a time. The researchers found that people who are regularly bombarded with several streams of electronic information cannot pay attention, recall information, or switch from one job to another as well as those who complete one task at a time.But what if some people have a special gift for multitasking? The Stanford researchers compared groups of people based on their tendency to multitask and their belief that it helps their performance. They found that heavy multitaskers (those who multitask a lot and feel that it boosts their performance) were actually worse at multitasking than those who like to do a single thing at a time. The frequent multitaskers performed worse because they had more trouble organizing their thoughts and filtering out irrelevant information, and they were slower at switching from one task to another. OuchMultitasking reduces your efficiency and performance because your br ain can only focus adequately on one thing at a time. When you try to do two things at once, your brain lacks the capacity to perform both tasks successfully.Finally, say noNo is a powerful word that will protect your precious mornings. When its time to say no, avoid phrases such as I dont think I can or Im not certain. Saying no to a new commitment honors your existing commitments and gives you the opportunity to successfully fulfill them while your mind is fresh. Research conducted at the University of California Berkeley showed that the more difficulty that you have saying no, the more likely you are to experience stress, burnout, and even depression. Learn to use no, and it will lift your mood as well as your productivity.Bringing It All TogetherThe right morning routine can make your day, every day. The trick is to be intentional about your mornings, understanding that a.m. hours are precious and should be handled with care.This article first appeared on LinkedIn.

ASME Press Releases Two New Volunteer-Supported Books

ASME Press Releases Two New Volunteer-Supported Books ASME Press Releases Two New Volunteer-Supported Books ASME Press Releases Two New Volunteer-Supported BooksTwo publications produced with the help of the Societys volunteers - a new third edition of the popular ASME Steam Tables manuals and the first in a series of books covering computers and information in engineering research - are among the latest releases from the ASME Press technical publishing imprint.The recently released ASME International Steam Tables for Industrial Use, Third Edition was prepared by William T. Parry, James C. Bellows, John S. Gallagher, Allan H. Harvey and Richard D. Harwood on behalf of the ASME Research and Technology Committee on Water and Steam in Thermal Systems, Subcommittee on Properties of Steam. First published in 1999, the ASME International Steam Tables for Industrial Use is based on the International Association for the Properties of Water and Steam (IAPWS) Industrial Formulation 1997 for the Thermodynamic Properties of Water and Steam, which the association has adopted as an international standard.The main update for the new 292-page third edition is the incorporation of the new IAPWS formulation adopted in 2011 for the thermal conductivity of water and steam. The new formulation is reflected in new Tables S-9, S-10, U-9, and U-10, as well as the new Figures S-4, S-5, U-4, and U-5 and a revision of beilage B. The thermodynamic property information is unchanged from the second edition. The authors also made minor updates to some of the background text and references. ASME Press will publish a second volunteer-supported publication within the next few weeks. The new book, Advances in Computers and Information in Engineering Research, Volume 1, is the first in a series of books intended to disseminate advances in computers and information in engineering research, particularly by researchers who are members of ASMEs Computers and Information in Engineering (CIE) Divisi on. Each volume of the Advances in Computers and Information in Engineering Research series will focus on new developments in computational methods, algorithms, tools and processes research that have been reported at recent CIE Division annual conferences. The books, which will be published in print and e-book formats, will focus on critical engineering issues related to areas of interest to the CIE Division technical committees, such as advanced modeling and simulation computer-aided product and process development systems engineering, information and knowledge management and virtual environments and systems.The 620-page first volume consists of 21 research papers covering a wide-ranging selection of CIE-related topics, including process planning for computer-aided nanomanufacturing large-scale topology optimization for high-performance computers advances in nearest-nodes finite komponente method hybrid design tools for design and engineering processing interactive virtual prototyp ing for improving consumer product design and manufacturing capability knowledge modeling for intelligent manufacturing systems.According to the editorial board for the series - John Michopoulos, David Rosen, Chris Paredis and Judy Vance - a new volume is expected to be published every three to five years. ASME members can order both titles at a discounted price through ASME.org. ASME International Steam Tables for Industrial Use, Third Edition, which has a retail price of $95, can be purchased by ASME members for $76.00. To order a copy, visit www.asme.org/products/books/international-steam-tables-industrial-use-third. The member price for Advances in Computers and Information in Engineering Research, Volume 1, is $122 - a $37 discount on the $159 retail price. Visit www.asme.org/products/books/advances-computers-information-engineering now to reserve your copy.

Tapping Signals Replacement for Keyboards

Tapping Signals Replacement for Keyboards Tapping Signals Replacement for Keyboards Tapping Signals Replacement for KeyboardsWhat could be more ubiquitous than the standard QWERTY keyboard? It easily moved from early 20th Century typewriters to 21st Century computers and mobile devices, acting as the standard point of data entry. But now its run may be threatened by the TAP wearable device that allows a user to tap letters, numbers and words into a device without a keyboard.The TAP device consists of five connected loops that slip over the knuckles on the fingers and thumbs. Using a Bluetooth connection, the user taps on any surface or uses finger gestures to generate letters and symbols. It can also be programmed for use on gaming devices.Theres so many more advantages than with a QWERTY keyboard, said Dovid Schick, cofounder of TAP Systems, who invented and leuchtdiode the development of the device. The fingers are much more natural and ergonomic.Top Story From ASME.org Global Tale nt Makes American Industry StrongerTAP is a wearable keyboard, mouse and game controller that connects to most Bluetooth enabled devices. Image TAP SystemsSchick, an electrical engineer who pioneered the use of digital technology in dentistry and medicine, said the idea behind TAP started percolating when Google Glass and similar virtual and augmented reality technology were introduced. How is input going to be performed? he remembered asking. Smart watches were just starting, and virtual reality devices were available for entertainment. But it was the same issue There was no place in these devices to build in a new keyboard.TAP comes with apps to teach the user how to use it. TapGenius breaks down the alphabet into a ordnungsprinzip that Schick said is easy to remember and gets a user tapping within an hour. It uses music and visual cues to help memorize the alphabet, numbers and symbols. TapManager provides short tutorials and software updates.TapAcademy provides a 30day program t o practice and perfect the motions needed to tap efficiently. This is not cognitive, it is all about muscle memory, training the muscles to operate the device, said Schick. Thats what TapAcademy does, provides 10-minute per day drills for 30 days.Editors Choice How Engineers Can Resolve Conflict and Save Their BusinessSchick says the design was fairly straightforward and a prototype was produced over just a matter of months. But things became challenging after testing each iteration of the device.The main thing we faced was to make a wearable comfortable, for each size hand, he said. And how do you get accurate data from all of the sensors without interfering with tapping?Schick was dead set against using a glove, partly because of durability and also because he doubted users would want to wear one. He gravitated toward a linear strap, experimenting with different fabrics and foam. Every time we changed something in the mechanical design, we had to re-collect data from the test subj ects and figure out how things changed, he said.In the end, Schick threw out textiles and opted for the current design of TPU rings connected with a braided nylon strap.To develop the tapping nomenclature, the designers tested 31 different tap possibilities within a large group of test subjects. Schick says tapping the alphabet is straightforwardan a is a single tap of the pointer finger but punctuation involved a lot of trial and error.The device is programmable. Users can assign ersatzdarsteller taps or shift commands for customized use, and it can be programmed for a variety of languages. An unintentional, added benefit is the technologys adaptability for the visually impaired. Because tapping, like typing, is tactile, visually impaired users can create text as quickly as others.The open-source device also supports Apples VoiceOver, a gesture-based utility that enables use of iOS without seeing the screen. TapMapper allows users to create personal layouts that can be shared with other users for gaming, makers, coders, and enterprise users. The TAP device retails for $179.More Exclusive Stories from ASME.org The Rise from BattleBot to Corporate Robot 3D-Printed and Artificial Skin Advances for Robots and Humans Global Talent Makes American Industry Stronger For Further Discussion The main thing we faced was to make a wearable comfortable, for each size hand. And how do you get accurate data from all of the sensors without interfering with tapping?Dovid Schick, TAP Systems

Translating Military Experience to a Civilian Resume

Translating Military Experience to a Civilian ResumeTranslating Military Experience to a Civilian ResumeExplaining transferable skills is a critical component in navigating the job-search landscape.For the returning military veteran, finding a new job in the civilian workforce often comes down to how well they can explain their transferable skills.

Whos Discussing Resume Template 2019 and Why You Need to Be Worried

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Not everybody is good at managing others, so in the veranstaltung you can offer hard evidence of your people skills by quantifying the impact youve made through exceptional customer assistance, you are going to be irresistible to possible employers. Include an objective whenever youre pursuing a particular job goal and when you know the precise title of the position youre applying for. Theres not a single correct method to organize a resume. If youre targeting work beyond the defense arena, youll need to civilianize your military language to demonstrate your abilities and experience match the employers needs. Understanding how to tailor your resume will obviously provide you an advantage. Who Else Wants to Learn About Resume Template 2019? In truth, it might not have dates whatsoever, but you must be listed in order of relevance instead. You will need to have some simple info and a couple dates. Below, you will discover a list of resume examples that may assist you with your work search. Resumes are quite predictable in features and data, but some choices need to be made. Top Resume Template 2019 Choices If youve worked for just 1 employer in the past decade or more, show your recent promotions. Since you are competing with job seekers whove been on steady career tracks, do whats essential to compete successfully. In the calendar year 2019, its expected that resumes are less troublesome to read. There are several sorts of resumes to for job seekers from a wide array of backgrounds. The 30-Second Trick for Resume Template 2019 Make sure that the skills are related to the job which you desire. Each time you apply to get a new job, check your resume to guarantee that it isnt only targeted, but in addition current. Even in the event that youve never held an official job, its still true that you have life experience thats applicable to the work search. If youre attempting to obtain work in accounting or finance you require averystrong resume. Your aim is to find the job. Possessing a work description is helpful to the employer, job seeker, and the employee in several ways. Volunteer experience is also a wonderful add-on to healthcare resumes since it shows the hiring manager which you have compassion off the work also. There are a couple general guidelines for showcasing your experience and abilities on just a couple of pages of text. As you dont for relevant experience to summarize, youre highlight transferable skills from different locations. If you would like to showcase your organization skills, obtaining a tightly structured resume certainly helps. Youre able to display your work history, but in addition fill in more space by talking about your abilities and other knowledge youve got.

Pitch Perfect Learn to Give an Awesome Elevator Pitch

Pitch Perfect Learn to Give an Awesome Elevator Pitch Pitch Perfect Learn to Give an Awesome Elevator PitchPosted August 1, 2017, by Jenny SakrHi, Im Jenny I work in digital content at Career FAQs. We offer expert career and education advice, as well as hundreds of courses from leading providers. Im part of a small marketing team so my role is really hands-on and quite varied. In a nutshell, I pitch and produce content for our blog, newsletters, social media channels and SEO. I have a real knack for storytelling and putting together sharp and concise copy, which reaches one 1000000 people a month.... And that my friends was my elevator pitch. Want to know how to write yours?The perfect pitch is between 20 to 30 seconds (or around 90 words) and should include what you do, who do you do it for, and any unique selling points. Think of it like an ad about yourself that youll have ready to roll off the tongue anytime, anywhere.You never know what opportunities are just around the corne r, so its important to have your pitch prepared and practised next time youre at a networking event, heading in for an interview or even when youre at a bar and someone asks, what do you do?Regardless of who youre talking with, you want to leave them wanting to know mora, so its important that your pitch is succinct, free of jargon (make it simple enough for someone whos not in the biz to understand) and packs a punch.Dont overcomplicate your pitch ... The mark of true knowledge in anything is how well you can explain to the average person. Keep your pitch simple and under 30 secondspractice your elevator pitch Robert Herjavec (businessman and author)Piecing Together Your PitchThe best way to organise your thoughts is to lay them all out on paper.Summarise what your current role isWhat are you professional accomplishmentsWhat are your greatest skills and strengthsWhat are you willing and able to do for themTOP TIPS What you dont say can be just as powerful as what you do say you want them to ask questions and continue to conversation. Make sure your language is interesting and persuasive. Avoid terms like Im good at and try something more attention grabbing like savvy or expert in. Write the way you speak. Just because something reads well on paper, it doesnt always flow naturally when you say it out loud. Be brief youve only got a short time to make an impression. Remember its called the elevator pitch because its meant to reflect the time itll take to get from one floor to another. Once its all put together the most important thing is to be authentic and engaging with your delivery. Tell it well and theyll always be asking for more. PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE Practice out loud and get comfortable with it you want it to sound as effortless as possible. Personalise your approach to the listener.COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOIDWeve covered all the dos when putting together your pitch but what about the no nos? Avoid speeding through your pitch and talk ing too fast Dont be stiff relax and keep it conversational Try not to get stage fright youve spent all this time perfecting your pitch so its important to stay cool, calm and confident. Avoid going on and on, the point of the pitch is to keep it short, sweet and to the point. ResourcesMy first resumeCover letter for my first jobCareer Insider StoriesShelley Lask - Body Positive Health & FitnessInterested in becoming a?Human Resources OfficerGeneral ManagerBusiness ManagerAccountantOffice AdministratorPopular Career Searcheseffective oral and written communication skillsattention to detail skillsdefine communication skills11 top tips for effective time managementhow to demonstrate high literacy and numeracy skills CoursesBachelor of Social WorkEnquire zugreifbar Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Health AdministrationEnquire Online Enquire OnlineBachelor of Criminal JusticeEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Allied Health AssistanceEnquire Online Enquire Online Jenn y SakrJenny found her way with words while interning during uni, since, shes produced articles on it all from hair and beauty to homewares, travel, career advice and study tips. On a weekend youre most likely to find her lining up for a table at the latest cafe or restaurant.Related ArticlesBrowse moreChristmasCoworkers8 Kris Kringle gifts that wont get you firedIts one of the biggest office dilemmas you can face what to buy your Kris Kringle? Our resident shopping guru, Andrea, has put together eight failsafe present ideas.EngineeringAustralian engineering innovations 3The dual-flush toilet saves up to 67 per cent water per flush. And it was invented right here in AustraliaHealthNursingCritical health problem in nursing jobsFor well over two decades there have been warnings of a looming crisis in the health-care system due to the ageing population and significant workplace shortages.

Tips to Retain Star Employees Management Resources

Tips to Retain Star Employees Management ResourcesTips to Retain Star Employees Management ResourcesIn the current hiring environment, theres risk that your star employees could be wooed away by other firms in need of highly skilled accounting and finance professionals - and willing to compete fiercely for them.If your star employees do decide to leave, replacing them could take time. Research by our company shows that it can take as long as four weeks to hire for an open staff-level position in accounting and finance - and up to five weeks for a management-level role.With the costs, time and difficulty involved to replace top performers, would you stop them from walking out the door if you could? Boosting your retention efforts can help. Here are five steps every manager should take to retain star employees1. Re-recruit your best workersTalk with employees about what might enhance their job satisfaction, and remind them of the unique benefits thatyour company provides. Emphasize w hat your firm has to offer, whether its a great corporate culture, solid financial standing or strong industry reputation.Try to have unterstellung discussions on a regular basis. Also, be prepared to listen to your workers needs and concerns, and to act on any requests that you consider reasonable.2. Offer opportunities for career advancementStructure positions so star employees can grow their careers without leaving your firm. Offer promotions to workers who have demonstrated they can succeed at the next level. Also,think about succession planningas a way to help valued staff members better visualize their future at your firm. Other opportunities, like job rotation, can also give workers the chance toearn skills and experience that can help them reach the next rung of their career ladder.3. Help employees understand how their work makes an impactA survey by our company found that more than half of professionals (53 percent) seek more insight on how their day-to-day duties make a d ifference to the organization. So, be sure to help your staff understand how their contributions impact the bottom line so that they will feel more engaged. (See this post for tips on how to help your employees make the connection.)4. Re-evaluate compensation regularlyMoney isnt everything to employees, but its an important piece of their overall job satisfaction. Stay current on compensation trends by reviewing industry reports such as Robert Halfs latest Salary Guide for theaccounting and finance industry. Even during periods when you cant raise salaries, there may be other compelling rewards and perks that you can provide, such as spot bonuses at the end of a major project.Visit our Salary Center to download a free copy of Robert Halfs 2017 Salary Guide. Get the Guide5. Promote work-life balanceWhen possible, give top staff members the option to follow a flexible schedule or telecommute one day a week. It doesnt cost anything to implement these changes, and employees will appreci ate the leeway, as well as the opportunity to achieve better balance.Provide project supportA final tip You cant expect star employees to work at or beyond capacity for sustained periods. When workloads rise,project consultantscan provide additional support to your core team. These professionals can also be brought in for short-term but critical initiatives that require time and specialized expertise your existing staff may not have.Need to hire a consultant or project professional? Give us a call today.1.855.432.0924This post was originally published in August 2014 and has been updated to reflect more current information.

Seeing fewer women on the news Theres a reason

Seeing fewer women on the news Theres a reasonSeeing fewer women on the news Theres a reasonThe modern news cycle is a 24/7 ordeal. And at major broadcast companies, someone always has to be ready to go on-air.That means that correspondents can be sent to the latest buhruf or mass shooting at a moments notice, with no regularity or predictability in the schedule. And though that volatility may put strain on most people, mothers say they bear the brunt of the burden.Moms are expected to do their job like its their only responsibility, even though theyre also working the mom shift, former CBS News correspondent Julianna Goldman recently wrote in The Atlantic. Covering a forest fire or a mudslide is rarely compatible with being home for back-to-school night.In a personal essay, Goldman detailed how, after 15 years in the news business, she cried for the first time in front of one of her CBS bosses when she requested to change her schedule so it welches less uncertain but her manager wou ld not budge. It was implied that she should feel fortunate her contract had been renewed at all. And so Goldman did not sign on for another few years.Pressed to choose between staying in my career and being a mom, I chose the latter, Goldman wrote. But it didnt really feel like much of a choice.After speaking to 13 mothers in TV news, Goldman identified a trend Broadcast women are held to a standard that few of them can practically maintain as mothers. And like most of the workforce, theyre subject to biases that make their colleagues judge them more harshly than single women and men or fathers.You can be in meetings and the person talking to you firmly believes they dont have working mother in mind when theyre talking to you, but it is there. It becomes a big part of who you are,Robin Sproul, an ABC News veteran, told Goldman.There is a You dont even want to ask the working mom about some assignments because youre afraid if you ask them and they say yes, they wont be able to deliv er the way a single man or single woman would - and theyll ask for accommodations.Goldmans essay is backed by research that indicates the progress women have made in news is slipping. In 2016, female anchors, field reporters and correspondents accounted for only 25.2% of broadcast reports, according to the Womens Media Center (WMC) - down from 32% when WMC published its 2015 report. Other journalism professions suffer from similar gender disproportions, though theyre less dramatic In 2017, WMCs annual examination found female-produced work accounted for 37.7% of news reports at major outlets.In 2015, journalism professorScott Reinardy surveyed more than 500 female journalists and found that 67% of women said they either intended to leave journalism or were uncertain about their future, according to a release summarizing his study. Thats up from 62% in 2009.Goldman attributed womens departures from broadcast journalism to two major factors A toxic work culture that pushes employees to always prove their sacrifice and hard work (including ending maternity leave early to get back in front of the camera), and a belief that women must fit a particular vision.Even if its unspoken, there is a very clear expectation that you will maintain a certain appearance if youre a woman, former anchor and correspondent Campbell Brown told Goldman. The ability to maintain that appearance flies out the window when you get pregnant.Goldman ended her essay with a plea for more inclusive broadcast news, where she said mothers add to the landscape.The more women there are in TV news - from the top on down - the better and more diverse stories there are for the public to consume, Goldman wrote. And, Goldman added, nearly all the women I spoke with said that once they became mothers, they became better journalists.

Air Force Network Intelligence Analyst

Air Force Network Intelligence Analyst Air Force Network Intelligence Analyst Performs and manages intelligence analysis activities/functions in all domains. Analyzes and exploits intelligence information, develops targets, and provides situational awareness for operations personnel and key leadership. Conducts research and Develops assessments of adversarial actions and intentions. Drafts and disseminates long-term and time-sensitive intelligence reports to consumers worldwide. Related DoD Occupational Subgroup:123200 and 124300 Duties and Responsibilities Performs detailed analysis to reveal target network communications nodes, structures, operating procedures, and mediums for additional exploitation. Recovers, correlates, and fuses technical, geographical, and operational intelligence information. Recognizes and exploits intelligence information. Authors time-sensitive intelligence reports in accordance with established guidelines for U.S. warfighters and national decision makers. Produces, analyzes, studies, researches, fuses, and correlates intelligence for strategic, operational, and tactical customers. Provides target geopolitical and operational intelligence to national agencies and military command authorities. Identifies and disseminates real-time threat warning information. Develops and employs techniques to identify and exploit target network configurations and operating characteristics. Reconstructs target communication profiles through in-depth analysis of message address information and routing indicators. Creates and maintains technical and operational databases using diverse computer hardware and software applications. Operates mission-essential communications mediums. Produces and presents topical high-interest technical and operational intelligence briefings to all levels of command. Uses all source intelligence information. Prepares target communications assessments, adversary order of battle studies, situation reports, and other intelligence reports are required. Conducts Information Operations, provides analysis for Information Warfare activities and support to Air Operations Centers and supported commanders. Provides detailed support to the contingency and deliberate planning process. Specialty Qualifications Knowledge. Knowledge is mandatory of: theory of radio communications procedures; analytical techniques; organization of the national intelligence structure; Information Operations and Information Warfare; organization of designated military forces; geography; reporting principles and procedures; effective writing principles; and directives for handling, disseminating, and safeguarding classified defense information. Education. Completion of high school with courses in mathematics, English composition, and computer applications is desirable for entry into this specialty. Training. Completion of a basic network intelligence analysis course is mandatory for award of AFSC 1N431. Experience. The following experience is mandatory for award of the AFSC indicated: (Explanation of Air Force Specialty Codes). 1N451. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 1N431. Also, experience in functions such as analyzing network communications traffic or preparing technical and intelligence reports. 1N471. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 1N451. Also, experience performing or supervising functions such as analyzing network communications traffic, developing signals network diagrams, or preparing intelligence reports. 1N491. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 1N471. Also, experience supervising network intelligence analysis and reporting efforts, and developing analytical procedures for exploitation of network intelligence data. Other. The following are mandatory as indicated: For award and retention of AFSCs 1N431/51/71/91, eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance, according to AFI 31-501, Personnel Security Program Management, and for sensitive compartmented information access. NOTE: Award of the 3-skill level without a final Top Secret clearance is authorized provided an interim TS has been granted according to AFI 31-501. For award of AFSC 1N431, ability to operate a keyboard at a rate of 25 words per minute (WPM). Note: This job requires a Sensitive Job Code- (SJC) of F. Strength Req: G Physical Profile: 333221 Citizenship: Yes Required Appitude Score : G-58 (Changed to G-62, effective 1 Jul 04). Technical Training: Course #: X3ABR1N431 009 Location : G Length (Days): 92

Best Day to Take a Break from Job Seeking

Best Day to Take a Break from Job Seeking Best Day to Take a Break from Job Seeking Being a job seeker is one of the most stressful experiences to go through in life. In fact, it ranks 8th on the Top 10 list of Most Stressful Life Events. And even after you find a job, starting a new job can be even more stressful! Well, it is no secret that life is hard so it is important to know the right times to take a day off from job seeking. This is the best day to take a break, recharge, get your wits back, absorb, and process everything that has happened. Use this day for mental health, to keep yourself from obsessing, and to stop thinking you need to apply to every job on the Internet. The best day to take a break We are talking about the day people call Hump Day: Wednesday (unless you have an interview). Of course, you should take weekends off. The hiring managers are not working, so your full-time job of job seeking should take the weekend off, too. What makes Wednesday such a good day to take a break Over the last five years, hundreds of articles were posted on topics such as: Best and Worst Day to Apply for a Job Best Day for an Interview In these posts, the one day that never comes up is Wednesday. Somehow, Tuesday, Friday, Monday, and Thursday are all great days to apply and interview according to some study. But there is another reason Wednesday is such a great day to take a break. You end up doing more than you expected while resting Think of a work regimen that involved taking a day off after only two days of work. You would hardly feel as spent and stressed out as you would job searching from Monday to Friday. Ironically, studies show those who take Wednesday off end up naturally filling it with other things to do, which is a healthy way to take a break and get your mind off the stress of a job search. So, even though you are “taking a break”, you are still keeping busy. And finally, in the last five years, another debate sprung up: “Why work weeks should be slashed to four days”. The day everyone in favor of the shorter week thinks should the extra day off? Wednesday. This is constantly mentioned as the best day to help a person recharge and finish out the work week. Others state a 40-hour work week would be easier to achieve if people had Wednesdays off (working 10 hour days on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday). Try it for yourself If you are a job seeker, schedule a Wednesday off and see what happens: See if you feel compelled to go out and meet people at events See if you end upspending time with familyor friends Next... Monitor how you feel while job seeking on Thursday and Friday, after your break on Wednesday.See if you notice a change in your energy and actually work harder at finding jobs later in the week, more than you did the week before.

Unproductive Meetings Got You Down Technology Can Help

Unproductive Meetings Got You Down Technology Can Help Unproductive Meetings Got You Down Technology Can Help Weve all sat through at least one meeting that  left us thinking,  Well that was a waste of time. It happens to the best of us: One thing leads to another, and then another, and eventually, someones unrelated tangent goes  on for the whole hour. Unfortunately, this isnt only a common problem â€" its also a serious one.  Unproductive meetings dont just  waste  your  and your companys time. They also waste a staggering amount of money. According to Business Insider, American companies lose $37 billion every year on unproductive meetings. Just how do unproductive meetings cause such losses? Well, consider that a manager gets paid $2,000 for 40 hours of work every week, explains  Shiv Sharma, Taskworlds content manager. If he sits in a two hour meeting that doesnt lead to any actionable conclusions, thats equivalent to burning $100. In the past, companies could easily blame this problem on a number of things â€" e.g., unforeseen circumstances, a lack of resources, or even poor employee performance. But, if you want to move beyond excuses, now may be a good time to check out the various ways in which business technologies have come to rescue us all from unproductive meetings. Now,  we have access to  productivity platforms â€" like the aforementioned  Taskworld â€"  that allow us to  create projects for our meetings, assign action items in real time, and set completion dates for each  task. With a simple app like that, meeting can become a lot more productive. Imagine starting your computer and finding a screen that tells you exactly what you need to do for the day, gives you all the files that you want, and allows you to communicate with any member of your team. Now imagine it also suggests specialized workflows to help organize your work. Thats the kind of  productivity platform your company could benefit from if youre still struggling with unproductive meetings. Get Your Meetings Right: The Four Golden Rules of Meaningful Meetings That being said, productivity platforms arent magic cure-alls. They wont automatically save you from bad meetings. In fact, before a productivity platform can help you, Sharma says, you have to learn â€" and adhere to â€" the four golden rules of meaningful meetings: Have a specific purpose. Involve the right people. Follow the schedule. End with planned actions. The word specific in that first step is  extremely important. Generic agendas will only invite generic discussions. Instead of saying youll be discussing pricing in the meeting, say youll be coming up with pricing limits for enterprise costumers, Sharma says. And of course, you should invite only the people who can adequately contribute to the topic of conversation. According to Sharma, If you invite people who dont need to be there, your meeting will be longer, less efficient, and thus, more expensive. Ultimately, the key to having productive meetings lies in standardizing the way companies  hold their meetings. We at Taskworld have created a methodology based on the [above] rules, Sharma explains. Even though the agendas of various meetings may differ, this methodology will still hold true. Beyond standardizing as much as possible, its also important to treat meetings as limited resources. With the advent of the latest technologies in project management and communication, it has become possible to avoid meetings for a lot of projects, Sharma says. Having fewer meetings keeps people motivated and focused. The truth is, nobody really likes having meetings. But theyre a necessary part of any business operation  and they arent going anywhere, so we might as well make the most of them. And there are few things more satisfying than leaving a meeting with clarity, purpose, and a general sense of  accomplishment. This is something we all like to feel in the workplace â€" and, if you follow the tips outlined above, you will. Youll save your company some money, too.

Are You Aware of Your Hiring Biases

Are You Aware of Your Hiring Biases Are You Aware of Your Hiring Biases Gender, race and beauty hiring biases have been well-documented, but they’re not the only biases that come into play when hiring. A hiring manager’s cognitive biases matter, too. Cognitive biases are predictable patterns of thought that people unconsciously fall back on to navigate complicated decisions by making answers seem simple and intuitive even though they arent. “In the worst of situations,” says You Are Not So Smart author David McRaney, “They cause us to mistake our shortcuts for logic.” The result is an undeserved overconfidence that we arrived at our assumptions through logic and reason. Hiring decisions are complicated, yet how many hiring managers stop and think about the many seemingly innocent ways they’re biased? (You may pat yourself on the back if you have.) Over 100 cognitive biases exist. Here are a few that hiring managers should keep in mind: Anchoring: Relying too heavily on one piece of information when making a decision. Example: You interview someone who was unemployed for a long period of time, and you let this fact weigh more heavily than the applicant’s otherwise solid qualifications. Bandwagon Effect: Believing something because many other people do. Example: You think a candidate is right for the job, but others disagree with you. Someone under the sway of the Bandwagon Effect might be convinced that the candidate is not right because the group’s opinion holds higher value than their own judgment. Confirmation Bias: The granddaddy of all cognitive biases. It’s the tendency to prove that one’s own assumptions about the world are correct by looking for confirmation of preconceived notions instead of testing those assumptions. Example: When you interview graduates from a top university, you might look for evidence they’re good workers rather than testing that assumption. Decoy Effect: When a preference for option A or B changes in favor to option B when option C is presented. Option C is similar to option B, but it’s not better. Example: You’re struggling to choose between two good candidates, and then you interview a third candidate. Suddenly you’re infatuated with one of your first two candidates even though the original candidates’ value has not changed. Illusory Correlation: Inaccurately perceiving a relationship between two unrelated events. Example: Lowering your opinion about a job candidate who worked at two companies that failed through no fault of the applicant. Social Comparison Bias: The tendency when making hiring decisions to favor candidates who dont compete with ones own strengths. Example: The head of a sales team who likes to think he’s the funniest guy in the room favors the candidate who will not steal the spotlight. A close relative of the cognitive bias is the logical fallacy. You may have studied logical fallacies in a psychology class in college. They’re worth brushing up on. Cognitive fallacies- like cognitive biases- reveal a lack of sound thinking. Because cognitive biases occur unconsciously, they’re difficult to eliminate. Being aware of them is not enough to tamp them down, according to bias researchers Amos Tversky and Daniel Kahneman. Jim Benson, the author of Why Plans Fail: Cognitive Bias, Decision Making, and Your Business, encourages hiring managers to step back and think about their cognitive biases within the context of the system in which they occur. “HR and our current hiring practices are built almost entirely on cognitive bias,” Benson said. “Reducing it involves major upheavals in the profession. “You cant deal with cognitive bias without dealing with the systems in which those cognitive biases occur.” Benson’s advice to hiring managers: 1. Understand why you are hiring people Job descriptions are inherently biased. There is a drive to be overly precise in the job description because ambiguity is cognitively distressing. The fact is, the more precise you are the more limited your candidate pool will be. 2. Understand that you are hiring people Individuals are worth more than resumes. Many of the architects of the tech boom would not be hired by their own companies today because they did not go to college, did poorly in high school and would have arrived with zero references. 3. Understand that any decision you make is greatly impacted by cognitive bias So hire with more than one person and don’t use a checklist. 4. Understand that your checklist reduces options for your company Ask, Why is this person right for the job? instead of focusing on why that applicant should be eliminated. 5. Look for ways to be surprised or enlightened by candidates Expect no one to be right for the job; expect them to be perfectly not-right for the job. 6. Understand that your company is a system You are plugging people into that system. Are you honest about how your company treats people? How does the company motivate people to innovate, improve and create? Will this person with the perfect resume actually survive in this culture? Will this person make the culture better? Cognitive biases are extremely difficult to eliminate, but with forethought and the proper systems in place, they can be mitigated, and that’s a laudable goal. Read Related Articles: Balancing Act: Ethical Interviewing That Works Three Simple Ways to Attract the Right CandidateAnd Deter All Others

The best cities for early risers are probably not what youd expect

The best cities for early risers are probably not what you'd expect The best cities for early risers are probably not what you'd expect We all know that person who’s up and on a jog by 5 a.m., before reporting into work by 7.   And if that person’s you - or if you want it to be - your home may have something to do with it.Just as  not all companies have adapted work schedules to their employees’ natural sleep cycles, not all cities are created equal in the early bird department. Believe it or not, there are actually places in the United States that are more conducive than others to an early-to-rise lifestyle.But for those who assume metropolises with 24-hour restaurants and gyms with long hours are ideal, think again! A new report places some of the country’s biggest, trendiest cities dead last in its rankings of the best U.S. cities for morning people.The report was put together by window coverings company Next Day Blinds using research collected from Yelp and City-Data. To determine rankings of best and worst cities for morning people, Next Day Blinds looked at the percentage of the population who are ear ly morning commuters, the number of coffee shops per capita, the number of breakfast restaurants per capita and the number of gyms with early hours per capita in each of the Top 50 U.S. metropolitan areas.And you’ll never believe this, but Las Vegas ranked third best, behind only Long Beach, California, and Mesa, Arizona.Then, there were the cities that didn’t do too hot. Among them were Austin, Texas, New York, and San Francisco. I guess the city that never sleeps does, in fact, sleep in. And is it a mere coincidence that three of the biggest tech cities aren’t great for early risers?Here’s the full list of winners and losers, but fair warning - be ready for some major surprises:Credit: Next Day Blinds

Jobscan Why It Works

Jobscan Why It Works Jobscan Why It Works Richard Poulin, resume expert, weighs in on Jobscan This is a behind-the-scenes article. It reveals how Jobscan was created, from the very mouth of its founders: James Hu and Michael Lee. You see, just like them, I run a small business in the job search space. And when I discovered Jobscan, I thought it was a great tool that is, if it did work as advertised. Copy this, paste that, clickety-click, poof! Heres a few tips to get interviews. Yeah, I was skeptical. James and I eventually got in touch, when I was researching the topic of applicant tracking systems (ATS). And after getting to know him, I started digging a bit. (You cant just ask straight out if someones full of baloney after 5 minutes, right? Not a good first-date move.) And he actually had real answers. My reaction was: Why isnt this on your website?! I told James that Jobscan needed to let its audience know how it was built, but especially how they tested it, to make sure it worked. And since I enjoyed the topic, I figured I could interview the two founders and write this article, if they allowed me to plug my business. So, check out Resume Hacking if you need help with resume accomplishments. (Hows that for transparency?) During that discussion, I learned a lot about the story of James and Michael, and how Jobscan came about. This will have to wait for another article, which  should be published right here in a few days. This article is really about demonstrating how/why Jobscan works. The idea: dealing with resume keywords James created the original, nameless tool when he was looking for a job himself, and wanted to automate his own keyword-tailoring process. He felt he was wasting too much time, so he created what would become Jobscan. At first, it was only for his personal use. However, the tool served him so well that he told his friends, who told theirs, and Jobscan was born. The idea behind Jobscan was simple: paste your resume, paste the job ad, and Jobscan looks for similarities and differences. And it tells you what you need to change to optimize your application. This is Jobscans process. Simple, right? And that’s where you might be skeptical, as I was. Is it really that simple? Can a relatively basic keyword analysis tool help you jump over such a major hurdle (the automated resume screening)? What convinced me was the testing that James and Michael  performed on applicant tracking systems (ATS), the software that does the resume screening. One of their main problems was that they needed to study many ATS (of which there are hundreds!). And ATS are full-fledged, business-grade systems. The type of software that is implemented, not simply installed. In other words, they werent comparing movie editors for a vacation video. They did look for an ATS for Jobscan (to use for their own Human Resources needs), so that provided them with a first access to some ATS. But they went further. How do you test many applicant tracking systems? James and Michael  tapped into their network to find HR advisors who’d let them test out their tool. These people were using ATS every day, as part of their jobs. So after five oclock, theyd bring chocolate and run a couple of tests. The goal was to analyze how software understood a resume. The software, in this case, was a resume parser, an important piece of the applicant tracking system. The resume parser scans your resume, looking for chosen keywords. It can also extract your name and contact info, diplomas, companies youve worked for, and so on. Heres what they did. They made slight variations of a couple of resumes, which they fed to each ATS, analyzing the results at the other end. Add an s here and there. Remove the hyphen. Add Master of Business Administration, and search for “MBA”. Change the format. Stuff like that. What did the machine understand? And, more importantly, when was it confused? If youve been hanging around here at Jobscan for a while, you already know about all these rules you have to follow, to make sure your resume is easy to digest by the applicant tracking system. Well, for the testing phase, they were systematically breaking these rules, one at a time, monitoring results. ATS just arent that smart They ran all sorts of tests, which, in a very non-dramatic way, confirmed what most articles were saying: ATS dont work that well. So you better have good keywords. And this wasnt a single test at one company, on some system that hadnt been updated since Windows XP. These were serious tests that covered a decent amount of the top 10 ATS out there. In other words, they tested systems that are very prominent right now in the job search space, which often screen out resumes for bogus reasons. James and Michael  soon realized the issues were fairly obvious. In other words, flaws werent buried deeply; they would surface regularly. Youve been a program manager for 5 years? You’re out of luck if the recruiter is searching for program management unless the recruiter also searches for “program manager.” There were a few instances where their testing didn’t trigger rejection, contrary to what was expected. For example, using tables (which is great for visual organization) or presenting information in the header/footer was not a problem for most ATS. But generally speaking, ATS proved to be very temperamental gatekeepers. And Jobscan was adapted to address that issue, in light of the testing performed by its founders. And it works. Ive asked James for a few examples of user feedback. In what used to take me hours- to handcraft my standard resume to fit a job description- I can get the meat of it to match 80 to 90% in about 10 minutes. Quite a timesaver, said user Sam who is searching for technical project manager jobs. Another user  testimonial comes from George, a material planner with an MBA, who credits using Jobscan with a bump in interview requests, In the first two days after adjusting my resume from Jobscan and placing it on LinkedIn, I received emails from three recruiters and had one interview. ATS are useful (if you work in HR) Generally speaking, the recruiters theyve discussed with were not very fond of ATS. (That’s also been my experience.) But in the world of LinkedIn and smartphones, HR pros need a tool to handle the massive amount of candidates, however imperfect that tool may be. And it’s not just about screening resumes. ATS also help with communication, maintaining the candidate database and so on. Another useful thing about ATS, from the employer’s perspective, is that the system can help to demonstrate compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) laws. “We’re fair because we use computers to screen out resumes.” In other words, these systems are helpful, despite their flaws. And they’re not going anywhere. “Ed Struzik, an International Business Machines Corp. expert on the systems, puts the proportion of large companies using them in the high 90% range, and says it would be very rare to find a Fortune 500 company without one. (Update: New research shows that 98% of Fortune 500 use ATS.) If you want to see this in a positive light, you could accept that ATS companies aren’t too focused on making resume scanning smarter. And then, use that knowledge to your advantage by giving keywords extra attention. Humans will look beyond the keywords ATS will certainly get more sophisticated  over the years. But that heavily depends on developments in artificial intelligence and natural language processing, which are currently not smart enough to make the deep analysis required to really understand your resume. In the future, maybe a resume that talks about “financial reporting” and “audit” will be associated to an accountant. But for now, the word “accountant” better show up! That being said, humans are still making the final decision. You’ll need accomplishments and measurable results to show how you stand out as a candidate and get the interview. But to get your resume in front of human eyes, you must get through the first selection hoop, where keywords are critical. And you can tailor keywords on your own, of course, or use Jobscan to accelerate the process. About Richard: Richard Poulin is a resume writer and marketing professional with 12 years of experience.  He spent most of his career as a proposal manager with PwC, the largest consulting firm in the world. His role there was to help accountants and business consultants stand out in the marketplace. Thats where he learned everything about resumes. Today, hes working on a business of his own, Resume Hacking. He writes e-books to offer tailored resume advice, by profession. Richard has a bachelors degree in communication, masters degree in political science.

Top 10 Job Interview Questions

Top 10 Job Interview Questions Top 10 Job Interview Questions Whether you’re a first-time interview newbie or a well-seasoned pro, striking up a meaningful dialog with a potential employer in the interview room is a critical skill.  A dynamic, informative and fluid back and forth conversation can mean the difference between the corporate version of a “Dear John” letter and landing that coveted call back or job offer. One of the favorite interview formats of hiring managers far and wide is the QA session with potential job hopefuls.  As they say, preparation is the key to success.  With that in mind, here are the top ten job interview questions and a little bit of helpful answer-ific advice. Tell Me About Yourself When it comes to interview questions, this one is about as guaranteed as the sun rising and setting or the weekly news story about a politician getting caught up in scandal.  Expect to be asked some variation of the “tell me more” question in nearly every interview. Just because the question is phrase generically, however, doesn’t mean your answer should be as unfocused.  Stick to specific personality, academic and professional experiences and qualities that match the job description to really impress. Why Are You interested in This Position? When this question inevitably comes up in your job interview we implore you to refrain from rolling your eyes in exasperation.  I mean sure, you may want to sarcastically reply “because I need money to eat” as a knee-jerk reaction, but that certainly won’t score you any bonus points with would-be employers.   Focus on the company’s qualities and characteristics or the specific aspects of the roll that make the position appealing.  A good dose of enthusiasm here will certainly go a long way in showing you’re interested in more than just a paycheck. Tell Me About Your Strengths Being asked to name our strengths often reminds us of some distorted version of those old dating game television shows.  Whatever you do, however, avoid mentioning your rock hard abs, love of long walks on the beach and keen surfing abilities to your interviewer. Instead, focus on the qualities that others would point out or that you often receive praise for, professionally.  If these traits will be backed up by your professional references or recommendations further down the hiring process, then even better. Tell Me About Your Weaknesses Every positive must have a negative and this interview question gets right to the heart of the age-old yin and yang equation.  Instead of randomly naming off your areas of improvement, try to focus on traits that you hold in excess for a more positive spin. Characteristics such as becoming too engrossed in work, not knowing when to quit on a topic or needing to learn how to be less independent and call in co-worker reinforcement all paint a positive picture if and when you learn to quell your initial reaction; presumably under the guidance of your new employer. Why Did You Leave Your Last Position? Our advice for this question is less about what to do and more about what to avoid at all costs.  Whatever you do, avoiding bad mouthing your current or past employers.  Sure, management may have been awful and working conditions so poor they’d give third world countries a run for their money.  Regardless of how awful they may have been, no employer is going to want to hire someone seems disloyal or could potentially ruin their company’s reputation down the line. Tell Me About a Time When… An open-ended question that is likely to appear in a number of iterations; the “tell me about a time” query is an interviewer’s way of assessing your critical thinking and analytical skills.  Consider here that your exact answer is less important than the reason you chose your given story.  Analytical skills are on display so be sure to fully illustrate the problem and ultimate resolution for full credit. Tell Me About Your Qualifications To the unsuspecting candidate, this may seem to be similar to the general topics and queries we’ve already addressed above.  In reality, asking about your qualifications is a specific chance to show your interviewer that you’ve come prepared and ready to shine.  Use points from the job description and specific skills, experiences and qualifications.  Focus on particularity and you’ll win the hiring manager over for sure. What Are Your Compensation Requirements? In contrast to some of the other questions on our top ten list, here is an area where it may pay to be vague, at least initially.  If you’re asked about your expectations in the form of salary, hedging is your best bet.  Statements such as, “if the job is a good fit I would be flexible” or “commensurate with my experience and skills” are always acceptable in the initial interview stages. How Long Did You Work At…? This is a bit of a red herring when it comes to interview question advice.  If the interviewer is asking this question, it may mean it’s time to give your resume a quick once-over.  The Job history portion or your CV should clearly spell out prior positions along with relevant job duties and specific start and end dates.  Providing this at the outset enables both the interviewer and interviewee to get down to brass tacks much quicker. Do You Have Any Questions? Last, but most certainly not least, is the all-important, will be asked, and should never be answered with NO, “do you have any questions”, question.  Prospective employers use this quizzing tactic in a variety of scenarios.  From filling the gaps in an otherwise stilted conversation to politely wrapping up an interview, candidates should be prepped with a host of relevant and meaningful questions to help turn the tables.   We’ve devoted quite a bit of time to this topic, but key queries here include asking for information regarding next steps, company culture and measures of success in the position.  Have your questions prepared and there will always be an ace up your sleeve to help set you well on your way to scoring that job of your dreams.

Cost of a Bad Hire Revealed

Cost of a Bad Hire Revealed Cost of a Bad Hire Revealed */ Read the infographic text. Costs of a Bad Hire Revealed Does your hiring process help you make the right decisions or lead you down a path of costly mistakes? Read on to see just how much a bad hire can cost you … Among small and midsize business owners and managers polled: 81 percent admit making a bad hire. 49 percent believe most hiring managers underestimate the complexity of the hiring process. Percentage of business owners surveyed who experienced the following outcomes due to a bad hire: 54% time wasted hiring and training someone 53% increased stress on the team 37% increased stress on the manager 20% decreased confidence in management’s ability to make good hiring decisions Do you have 17 weeks to spare? Even when firms realize they have made a hiring mistake, they are slow to take action. Realized Bad Hiring Decision 58 percent said it took less than a month to realize they made a bad hiring decision… Time It Took to Let Person Go but it took more than twice that time on average (8.8 weeks) to let the person go. Time Passed Before a Replacement Started Nearly five more weeks passed before a replacement started working, with 68 percent of businesses putting the added workload on existing staff during this time. AVOID COSTLY MISTAKES: BRANCH OUT. 58 percent of respondents said the best new hires come from referrals, including employees and recruiters. Of the businesses that use recruiters, 76 percent said a recruiter was able to find a candidate they wouldn’t have found on their own. DELEGATE. 43 percent said working with a recruiter saved the firm time by doing most of the work; 36 percent said it saved them money by finding someone quickly. GET A GUARANTEE. 32 percent of businesses working with recruiters said they do so for the service guarantee. BRIDGE THE GAP. Along with lining up your next new hire, recruiters can help you find temporary professionals to ease the burden while roles are vacant. Robert Half survey of more than 1,000 business owners and human resources managers in the United States at companies with 1 to 499 employees. Are you taking too long to hire? Find out here: roberthalf.com/time-to-hire © 2017 A Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. Hiring the wrong person can cost you time, money and more. View our infographic and discover how you can improve your hiring process.

10 Accountant Resume Samples Thatll Make Your Application Count

10 Accountant Resume Samples Thatll Make Your Application Count 10 Accountant Resume Samples Thatll Make Your Application Count As an accountant, you want to stand out while communicating dependability and attention to detail first and foremost. For this reason, flashy resume templates are a big no-go in the world of accounting resumes. Each of the accountant resume samples below sports a minimalistic template that implies these qualities. The language you use in your resume is equally important. It needs to be exact, straight to the point, and contain all the important  keywords. These resume samples contain key phrases weve extracted from over 400k resumes created using . In designing these resume samples weve paid most attention to their structure and formatting. Each of the individual sections is divided into bullet points, which facilitates easy reading. After all, your resume only has 6 seconds to leave a lasting impression. A well-structured resume ensures your professional qualities get the attention they deserve. Finally, if at the end of this post you feel like you still need more advice, check out our ultimate resume guide. Or even better, you can download our ebook. But enough words! Learn what you can from these 10 accountant resume samples and good luck! 1. Student Accountant Resume Sample This resume sample exemplifies what an accounting student resume should look like. At this point in your career, you probably dont have much experience to show. For this reason, the education and skills sections dominate this resume. Each of the two is quite extensive and describes in detail what skills did the candidate acquire and how. Finally, when you cannot depend on previous experience, related extracurricular activities can help support your candidacy too. 2. Accounting Specialist  Resume Example When youre applying for an accounting position, you need a very strong resume. Once youve acquired two or more years of professional experience, the only remaining challenge is to articulate it well on a resume. Notice how this resume opens with a professional summary. In doing this, it it allows hiring managers to immediately find what they want to see. In this resume sample, weve put the education section right after the profile. Although its not a mistake, you might want to consider putting it below your work history section. After all, two years into your career education becomes less relevant. 3.  Entry-level  Accountant Resume Sample This graduate accountant resume sample focuses is razor-sharp in its focus. Naturally, education comes first- straight out of college, your degree is still your strongest asset. Since this particular candidate did multiple internships during his studies, the rest of the resume simply lists the experience he acquired during that time. And does it in an easy-to-read and structured manner. 4.  Senior  Accounting Manager Resume Example As a seasoned professional, you could easily write a resume more packed with relevant information than this one. In spite of that, we wanted to show that sometimes its equally useful to let your resume breathe a little. This resume doesnt overwhelm hiring managers with a wall of text but makes a great use of white space and straight-to-the-point bullet points. Something to keep in mind while writing your own resume. You dont always need to include every piece of information to make a lasting impression. 5. Senior Accountant Resume Example This accountant resume sample packs a lot of information on a single page. If youve ever felt like you cant possibly make your resume shorter, this sample proves you wrong. Note the use of past tense in the first two bullet point sections as compared to the last sections simple list of responsibilities. The lesson is clear- what you did is always more impressive than what you were supposed to do. 6.  Mid This accountant resume example is designed to do a lot with little. In spite of the candidates limited experience, the resume succeeds in making it look more robust than it actually is. One of the reasons behind this is a smart choice of a resume template- it makes the space reserved for text more conflated. Other reason is its use of strong visual elements, such as charts and sliders. Its a great example of how the content of your resume has to go in hand with its form. 7. Tax  Accountant Resume Sample When applying for a job as a CPA tax analyst, you need a very strong resume. The resume below has the air of steadfast responsibility about it. The template design is very formal and doesnt seek to impress in anything but its minimalism. Similarly, youd be hard-pressed to find anything irrelevant on this resume. Instead, this accountant resume sample packs an impressive number of keywords to ensure that it gets through any ATS. 8. Financial Accountant Resume Example A pretty standard mid-level accountant resume example. The opening career summary outlines the candidates strongest qualities while remaining concise. If you want to improve on it, structure yours using bullet points to make it easier to read. Second, notice the use of past tense in each of the subsections. Such use of language has much greater impact on the reader than a simple list of responsibilities. Finally, even if keywords are missing in the main body of the resume, the strengths section makes up for it. 9. Accounting Manager Resume Sample In many ways, the resume below is a great example of how not to do it. Although it belongs to a candidate who held multiple managerial positions, it hardly ever presents any quantifiable accomplishments. Numbers are impactful and you should never pass on an opportunity to present your experiences by using them. Otherwise, this resume sample is clear and well-structured. The use of a two-column template design allows it to pack a lot of information on a single page. 10. Senior Accountant Resume Examples Accountant resume samples like the one below impress through the candidates sheer wealth of experience and skills. Remember, its all about those first 6 seconds. This resume example catches the recruiters attention by making it visually apparent that this candidates experience is extensive. The takeaway is clear- once youve become a seasoned professional, even a wall of text on your resume doesnt necessarily have to be a bad thing. Share Your Feedback or Ideas in the Comments!

A Deadly Mistake Uncovered on Resumes No Experience and How to Avoid It

A Deadly Mistake Uncovered on Resumes No Experience and How to Avoid It Leadership doesn't have to be in a job to have the hiring manager's interest! Asking candidates what their expectations of the internship are is a significant method to ascertain whether they understand your organization and the work they'll do. Don't forget, HR professionals probably have a good deal of resumes to check at if they're hiring. Some recruiters utilize certain keywords and phrases to screen resumes and pick the greatest potential candidates for a job opening. Resumes give potential employers a means to learn about applicants quickly and readily, and they're your very first step toward new job opportunities. Most resumes are created for example that. Resumes for entry-level warehouse positions will need to get a tiny extra energetic. By way of example, freshers pursuing the course can search for internships in a variety of businesses and firms. So long as you're able to emphasize and highlight the skills you know can give rise to the business's well-being, you are certain to find short-listed and be invited for an interview. You should also chat about past experience. A decade experience is essential. The subject of mechanical engineering is a very respectable one. You may also have a skills section in which you list soft skills and any programs, languages, or certifications you've got. List any o ther skills you might have. It's possible for you to mention your upcoming education plans too. What Is So Fascinating About Resumes No Experience? Certain facilities may be seeking different personal qualities. On the flip side, people with tons of experience within the field would require a resume that's detailed and professional. Everyone was in the exact situation when they were searching for their very first job! A scarcity of job experience doesn't indicate too little work experience. With the most suitable set of transferable abilities, you can land a paralegal job free of experience. For instance, if you're asking for a job as an administrative assistant, you don't will need to discuss the way your position for a babysitter helped improve your childcare skills, but you might share the way the experience helped you cultivate time management abilities and the capacity to juggle several tasks simultaneously. The Secret to Resumes No Experience Learning how to do a resume when do not have any work experience is far easier if it is possible to demonstrate some seasonal or short-term work experience. Extremely convenient and it'll help save you hours of work. Making your resume is essential. Writing a resume for employment in the art industry can be difficult. Why Almost Everything You've Learned Abo ut Resumes No Experience Is Wrong Because of the enormous number of resumes that hiring managers receive, they normally have just a few moments to scan a resume and discard candidates whose resumes are tough to read or possess the important information buried beneath a morass of less important text. Don't permit the simple fact that the candidates have minimum work experience throw youjust focus on the demands of your organization, the practical skills each candidate brings, and how he or she's going to fit in the team, and you're guaranteed to be prosperous. For an objective statement, concentrate on the particular job you need or an overall job type and after that highlight your qualifications. For each position, you are going to want to include your job title and business name. The objective ought to be relatively short and get right to the point. The aim of your resume must be to BLEND IN. Rather, the goal of the career objective is to showcase your abilities and abilities that can help you to successfully fulfill the responsibilities of the position. It is not to tell the hiring manger what you hope to get out of the company. If this fork lift Operator resume case was not adequate for you, you're definitely no expense to critique many different samples and templates from our website. No matter your degree of work knowledge, your resume structure is crucial to making your program stick out.

The Secret Truth About Things to Put on Resume Exposed

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