How to Rise Above the Competition

How to Rise Above the CompetitionHow to Rise Above the CompetitionTactics for executive job seekers on how to rise above the nations growing talent pool.Business sucks.Layoffs abound.Job stability is wavering.Will you panic or prosper?If you want to accomplish the latter, remember this three-word philosophy Anonymity is bankruptcy.Thats why were going to explore three tactics for elevating your visibilityExert your distinctiveness.Prepare to be vulnerable.Be smart, leid a smarty-pants.When executed consistently, these practices will capture the attention of potential employers, thus contributing to a greater awareness of the value you bring to the company.1. Exert your distinctiveness. As an executive, the net worth of your menschenfreundlich capital is a function of your expertise. So, the three questions you need to ask yourself areWhat are you known for knowing?Who is already attracted to you and sees you as a resource?What have you done, specifically in the last 24 hours to amp lify that expertise within your company?Once youve identified and evaluated your true expertise and inventoried your negotiable personal assets, the next challenge is to assert that distinctiveness in every possible personal-branding touchpoint questions you ask, answers you give, e-mails you write, meetings you attend and conversations you hold.The cool part is, asserting your distinctiveness elevates your visibility. Elevating your visibility attracts more responsibility. More responsibly increases the net worth of your human capital. And an increased net worth of human capital compels potential employers and solidifies your job security.Remember If your presence makes a difference, your absence will make a different. You want people to start asking where you are when youre not around. You want to become so invaluable that you become noticeable in your absence. Executives like that get hired and rarely get laid off. What are you known for? What are you known as? And what hard-to-c opy capabilities do you possess that position you distinctively, effectively and continuously?2. Prepare to be vulnerable.Vulnerability is attractive. Vulnerability is approachable. Vulnerability is strength. Even President Obama during his first month in office recently owned up to the media for his poor appointee choice.Ive got to own up to my mistake, Obama told NBC News. Im frustrated with myself, with our team. Im here on television saying I screwed up.Look, were all a bit nervous. And were all a bit vulnerable. The danger is when were not willing to disclose that vulnerability by practicing radical honesty. So here is my suggestion Dare to be dumb.In my workshops and seminars, I challenge people to increase their usage of the phrase I dont know. It cuts down on the pressure to know everything. Plus, pretending like you do know when you dont cracks your foundation, your integrity.Its a falsehood in your personality, and during interviews employers can smell it. Being vulnerab le, however, means being secure enough to be who you are, even if who you are is wrong. Whats more, in a sea of gargantuan professional egos, your vulnerability will stand out as a refreshing change. Are you willing to admit your ignorance? Are you someone others can feel dumb in front of?Remember When you maintain this attitude of approachability, your employees and your potential employers will respond to (and have more respect for) you. How are you branding your honesty? Are you willing to take the lead with your integrity and become someone others can be vulnerable in front of?3. Be smart, not a smarty-pants.Yes, human capital is a function of knowledge. At the same time, theres a fine line between being smart, and being a smarty-pants.Heres the difference Smart people attract others smarty-pants people alienate others. Smart people are trusted with greater responsibility smarty-pants people are avoided.Next time you attend a department meeting, consider this three-step, unforge ttable strategyBite your tongue. Dont say anything until the last five minutes of the meeting. That way you can collect you thoughts, clarify your position and speak confidently. By looking around, listening and learning first, your comment will contain its maximum amount of brilliance.Come out of nowhere. When the meeting leader says, Does anybody have any questions? or Any final thoughts before we finish? you raise your hand and say I had an observation All the people in the room will turn their heads, rotate their chairs and look in the direction of the one person who hasnt said anything all morning you.Articulate your idea. This is the best part. See, if you only say one thing, it becomes more profound because scarcity creates a perception of value. Whats more, the longer you wait to say something, the more everybody else will want to know what youre thinking. Ultimately, your calmness, patience and quietude will draw them in. In the words of our mistake-friendly president, P ower grows through prudent use.Remember Let go of the need to prove how smart you are by always adding some super-intelligent comment or asking some super-tricky question. You can still be smart and be perceived as being smart without looking like a know-it-all jerk. Are you sharing your knowledge or showcasing it? Are trying to elevate your visibility or be the center of attention?Look, times are tough tougher than theyve been in a long time. But youre tougher. And Im confident youre going to make it out aliveChallenge Pick a few of the strategies from this list that work best for you. Customize your visibility plan according to your unique skills and passions. And remember those three crucial words Anonymity is bankruptcy.Let me ask ya this How are you elevating your visibility?Let me suggest this For the list called, 30 Ways to become the Most Interesting Person You Know, send an e-mail to me, and Ill send you the complimentary list

2 Things to Consider Before Disagreeing With Your Boss - The Muse

2 Things to Consider Before Disagreeing With Your Boss - The Muse2 Things to Consider Before Disagreeing With Your BossImagine this Your boss announces a new plan to reorganize the office, specifically, wzu siche people sit and work, to improve collaboration and work flow among team members. You listen as she talks, but the more you hear, the worse you think her idea is. As you nod your head, your brain is screaming This will grind work to a halt I wont be able to focus in a completely open space next to my chattiest colleagues So, what do you do Do you tell your supervisor you disagree or let it slide? No one wants to get on the boss bad side, but there are worse things than speaking up. Like, bedrngnis speaking up at all when you know your boss is about to make a fool of himself because he didnt have all the facts. Almost every boss-employee relationship is influenced by a set of unspoken, unwritten agreements. One of the strongest for managers is this one I will never fault my emp loyee for correcting me if doing so keeps me from looking stupid to my boss. Learning to disagree with your superior without insulting him or her is among the most important job skills youll ever learn. In fact, it might even get you promoted Its just important to keep these two things in mind before you do it1. Take Ego Out of the EquationIts important to make a distinction between when you disagree with your boss because he or she doesnt have all of the facts or because its a matter of opinion. If hes an expert on the subject and youre not, dont lead by saying you disagree. Instead, ask your supervisor to explain his thinking. First, this shows that you allow for the possibility that its your lack of knowledge at play. Second, you may learn something new. And third, if you still disagree, at least youll have all of the information.Say you fall into that third category its purely a matter of opinion, but youre still certain your way is better. How should you proceed? To start, ask yourself Is disagreeing about this worth it? If it doesnt influence you, wont make your boss look stupid, or wont do harm to anyone (most especially the customer) let it slide. For example, even if you think you shouldnt serve the exact same lunch at every board meeting, the board members arent coming for the food, so its not the end of the world. 2. Consider the ConsequencesBut sometimes, letting it slide isnt an option. (For example, if your boss suggests cutting a small aspect of your program- that you know is much-loved by clients.) departure by asking open-ended questions. Try Would you be open to a suggestion for a different way to approach this? or simpler still Can I toss out a different idea? If he or she says, no, let it go. Its a good indication that he or she wouldnt be receptive to your approach anyhow.Its also important to weigh the consequences of what will happen if you dont speak up. The more serious the consequence, the more important it is for you to be adamant an d willing to risk over-stepping.Begin by explaining your intentions and then share your opinion. I once watched a friend who was a project manager on a big job with millions of dollars at stake patiently (and repeatedly) explain to her client that if they didnt do something the way she was suggesting, her client risked losing a lot of money. She started with I make it a rule to not disagree with my clients unless I know theyre suggesting something that will cost them more than they want to spend- this is one of those times. From there, she shared her opinion. You could take this same approach with your boss if you foresaw consequences to her proposed plan.Finally, dont think that the facts of an argument will speak for themselves- they rarely do. Decisions and disagreements are human actions and are therefore always subject to human emotions. You dont have to sing Kumbaya or try to be overly nice, but its important to take emotions and feelings into account when youre disagreeing wi th someone, especially if that person happens to be your boss. Photo of women looking at computer courtesy of Shutterstock.

Recruitment Strategies to Expand your Small Business Hiring

Recruitment Strategies to Expand your Small Business HiringRecruitment Strategies to Expand your Small Business HiringRecruitment Strategies to Expand your Small Business Hiring Rossheim, Senior Contributing WriterYour business somehow weathered the devastating economic recession youveseen your business grow. Your hard-working team is doing double duty and youve made a point to prioritize employee motivationyet your people may be nearing a breaking point as the workload mounts. Your credit line cant be counted on as banks continue to tighten the reins on lending. What do you need to do?Make an employee recruitment strategy for next month, next year and well into the future. And make that plan right now.If you dont yet have a plan for bringing on more workers, youre certainly not alone. Most small businesses dont seem to have a hiring plan, says Roberta Matuson, president of consulting firm Human Resource Solutions in Northampton, Mass. But if you want to keep ahead of the competition , departure planning your headcount increase today - even if you dont anticipate adding to your payroll for quite a while. To get you started, here are four factors to consider in the recruiting and hiringprocess.Plan employee recruitment to serve your evolving marketWith shrewd moves and good luck, your business will grow in the coming months and years. So its time to start plotting the skills mix and bandwidth that youll need to handle your companys next phase. Lots of small companies arent dealing with the challenge of their business increasing, says Matuson. These businesses arent hiring theyre just asking their people to do more. But you can only do that for so long before people are exhausted and say, Im done. Your clients, like fruchtwein American businesses and individuals, are pressing harder than ever to receive top value. That means youll have to serve new needs economically, with a lean labor force thats totenstill up to the task. As markets change, you need to plan for where youre going to get the necessary skills, says Matt Rivera, director of customer solutions at staffing firm Yoh.Before you hire, show yourself the moneyIt used to be that small businesses could borrow for a few months to cover the financial gap between a payroll increase and the receipt of additional revenue produced by those new employees. But thats changed in the draconian credit environment of the 2010s. The simplest and safest approach If you dont have the cash flow, then you probably shouldnt be doing it, says John Millikin, a professor at the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University.Never forget that todays cash-cow customer could be tomorrows former client. Things happen in business, says Patty Barry, a principal at public relations firm Matter Communications in Newburyport, Mass. So we dont hire until we have the revenue to support it.Allow time for hires to come aboard and get productiveApplicants are plentiful in these times, but candidates who meet your criteria wont necessarily be quick to come by. Were having a hard time finding people in the sweet spot of four to five years of experience, says Barry. We certainly have a lot of interest in the company, but its still not easy to get the right people.Remember to build in time for the onboarding process even skilled workers who are skilled learners dont reach their full potential in a matter of days. It probably takes 6 to 12 months to get a salesperson up to speed, says Tim Slattery, CEO of Corporate Fulfillment Systems, a marketing services firm in Norton, Mass.Also keep in mind that, if you maintain high standards on the job, you may need to terminate the employee. On the production floor, we probably go through eight or 10 people to finder a keeper, says Slattery. Many dont like what theyre doing or arent a good fit for us. Thats why we hire temp-to-perm and make a decision on a hire after three months.Beware of disruptions as you grow your staffPerhaps the most subtle grow th challenge is to add staff while keeping clients happy and maintaining the company culturethat made you successful. People hire quickly because they want a warm body, says Jennifer Thompson, a professor at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. When you bring in someone whos a difficult employee,the higher performers dont like it. One person has a large impact on a small workplace.Matter Communications maintains good client relations by avoiding switching them from an experienced account executive to a new hire. Our goal is to onboard employees onto new teams for new clients, or onto teams that already have a great relationship with a client, says Barry.

Air Force Enlisted Jobs, AFSC 3D1X5, Radar

Air Force Enlisted Jobs, AFSC 3D1X5, RadarAir Force Enlisted Jobs, AFSC 3D1X5, Radar3D1X5, Radar AFSC is officially established on November 1, 2009. It was created by converting AFSC 2E0X1. Radar specialists install, maintain, and repair fixed or mobile air traffic control, weather, ground aircraft control, and warning radargert systems, related radar operator training devices, aircraft identification equipment, remoting systems, video mappers, computerized processors, and communications subsystems. They operate and relocate related hilfestellung and communications equipment. They also use electronic test equipment. Specific Duties Specific duties of this AFSC include Performs ground radar functions. Plans, organizes, and schedules work assignments, workloads, and maintenance procedures for ground radar activities. Establishes production controls and standards. Prepares reports on maintaining, installing, repairing, removing, and siting all types of ground radar systems. Ensures oper ations and maintenance economies by improving work methods and procedures. Designs and develops organizational structures, including manning, duty assignments, and workloads. Inspects and evaluates ground radar activities. Serves on or directs ground radar maintenance inspection teams organized to evaluate base or command maintenance programs. Performs ground radar research and development projects. Evaluates and resolves problems encountered during siting, installing, repairing, and overhauling ground radar systems. Uses layout drawings, schematics, and pictorial diagrams to solve maintenance problems and analyzes construction and operating characteristics of equipment to determine the source of the malfunction. Plans, schedules, and implements installation of ground radar systems. Interprets maintenance and installation policy and procedures. Installs ground radar systems. Assembles, connects, modifies, and adjusts ground radar subassemblies such as antennas, transmitters, receiv ers, processors, indicator groups, and ancillary systems such as beacon equipment and video mappers. Conducts tests of installed equipment for proper component assembly and compliance with technical orders. Places in operation, calibrates, tunes, and aligns subassemblies according to approved technical data to maximize performance. Disassembles, relocates, assembles, and connects ground radar systems. Inspects and tests equipment for serviceability before and after relocation. Performs maintenance inspections on ground radar systems. Repairs, overhauls, and modifies ground radar systems. Isolates malfunctions by prescribed systems checking procedures, visual inspections, voltage checks, and other tests using electronic test equipment. Repairs ground radar subassemblies, including antennas, transmitters, receivers, operator training devices, radar beacon systems, remoting systems, video mappers, display systems, and associated communications systems and related equipment. Conducts p erformance tests of repaired subassemblies using bench mockups and applicable test equipment. Accomplishes organizational and intermediate level equipment modifications according to time compliance technical orders or field directives. Assembles, installs, and repairs antenna systems, transmission lines, and waveguides. Performs corrosion control.? Job Training Initial Skills Training (Tech School) AF Technical School graduation results in the award of a 3-skill level (apprentice). Following Air Force Basic Training, airmen in this AFSC attend the following course(s) Course E3ABR3D135 00AA, Apprentice Ground Radar Specialist course at Keesler AFB, MS - approximately 115 class days. Certification Training After tech school, individuals report to their permanent duty assignment, where they are entered into 5-level (technician) upgrade training. This training is a combination of on-the-job task certification, and enrollment in a correspondence course called a Career Development Cours e (CDC). Once the airmans trainer(s) have certified that they are qualified to perform all tasks related to that assignment, and once they complete the CDC, including the final closed-book written test, they are upgraded to the 5-skill level, and are considered to be certified to perform their job with minimal supervision. Advanced Training Upon achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant, airmen are entered into 7-level (craftsman) training. A craftsman can expect to fill various supervisory and management positions such as shift leader, element NCOIC (Noncommissioned Officer in Charge), flight superintendent, and various staff positions. Upon aufsteigen to the rank of Senior Master Sergeant, personnel convert to AFSC 3D190, Cyber Operations Superintendent. 3D190 personnel provide direct supervision and management to personnel in AFSCs 3D1X1, 3D1X2, 3D1X3, 3D1X4, 3D1X5, 3D1X6, and 3D0X7. A 9-level can expect to fill positions such as flight chief, superintendent, and various staff NCOIC jobs. Assignment Locations Virtually any Air Force Base with an airfield. Average Promotion Times (Time in Service) Airman (E-2) 6 monthsAirman First Class (E-3) 16 monthsSenior Airman (E-4) 3 yearsStaff Sergeant (E-5) 4.85 yearsTechnical Sergeant (E-6) 10.88 yearsMaster Sergeant (E-7) 16.56 yearsSenior Master Sergeant (E-8) 20.47 yearsChief Master Sergeant (E-9) 23.57 years Required ASVAB Composite Score E-70 Security Clearance Requirement Secret Strength Requirement H Other Requirements Must be a US CitizenCompletion of high school is mandatory.Additional courses in mathematics, physics, or information technologies is desirable.Normal color visionThe ability to obtain a government license is mandatory.

Free Printable Resume Templates Microsoft Word - What Is It?

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The Foolproof Writing a Skill Set Resume for Marketing Positions Strategy

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Resume Skills Words Fundamentals Explained

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Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel has great advice for your career

Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel has great advice for your careerSnapchat CEO Evan Spiegel has great advice for your careerEvan Spiegel, 26, is one of the youngest Silicon Valley success stories. He runs Snap, the company that brings us messaging app Snapchat, which claims 150 million users andwent public in an IPO back in March of this year.Paresh Dave wrote about Spiegel in the Los Angeles Times, calling him one of the youngest entrepreneurs in history to a take a company public and perhaps the youngest-ever to lead a $30-billion enterprise.How does a person achieve something like that?Daniel Newman, a USC student who started a geofilter company - and later ended it, based on Spiegels feedback- wondered the same. Newman dialed Spiegel up after the young mogul spoke to one of his classes, according to a storyBusiness Insider noticed.Heres some of the advice Spiegel gave Newman, since it can work for almost everyone.Make sure you have the skills - and that people know you have themIn his first tip, Spiegel told Newman that you have to have the goods. Speaking about his knack for graphic design at Stanford, and later product design, Spiegel told Newman to get really good at something.Its not enough to be good, however a lot of people are really good at what they do but dont get the opportunities they should. Every one of us needs a bit of advertising. In his second tip to the student, Spiegel made it clear that you have to make others aware of your talent in this area.Make sure youre not totally reliant on someone else for your successNewman asked Spiegel for feedback on his geofilter company, which the CEO reportedly disliked, and heres where the third tip came in Spiegel said not to start a business that fully depends on another one.So the student ended his business, became an expert on the LA college startup scene,and embarked on a differentextracurricular path, which helped him score a summer internship at an Israeli venture capital firm.How Spiegels advice appl ies to people who dont have their own businesses remember that you do better in your career when you manage it yourself. Holding things up waiting for other people to help you, approve of you, or manage things for you wont work. Be a self-starter and independent so you can keep going even if someone else lets you down.Put yourself out thereToo often, we think that well-known people in our fields would never give us a moments attention. But if you reach out at the right time, many leaders are happy to provide a little perspective.At the end of the article, Newman told Business Insider more about what he gleaned from the conversation.Evan showed me the value of taking initiative. Of all people in the world, I wouldve never expected the Evan Spiegel to respond to one of my emails, but he did. Its almost as if when you least expect a response is when you actually get one, Newman toldthe publication.The key, however go into those conversations thinking about more than yourself. Dont ask to pick someones brain. Instead, follow these four tips about how to write a good networking email.Remember to trust yourselfWhen we bemoan the fact that nobody trusts us or listens to us, were really reacting to the fact that we dont trust or listen to ourselves. Confidence in our own ideas is often the hardest part of getting things done.Spiegel gave new grads that excellent career advice during a 2015 commencement address at USC.You already have inside of you all of the amazing things you need to follow the dreams that you have. And if you get stuck along the way there is a ton of free information available on the Internet. Have faith in yourself and the person you are going to become. Know that you are capable of all of the growth that will be expected of you and that you expect from yourself. You will tackle every challenge headed your way and if you dont it wont be for lack of trying Spiegel said.Remember what you have to offer, and that will keep you from taking second plac e when you want to be in first.