Find a Job You Love

Find a Job You LoveFind a Job You LoveWeve all had dreams of growing up and becoming a fireman, a ballet dancer, a fairy princess or superhero. And while those dreams usually give way to more practical job decisions there is something to be said for aspiring to be a rock star or a professional wrestler. Choosing a job that interests you can be the difference between a job and a career according to Regina Van Burkleo, HR and recruiting expert and Examiner.coms job interview skills examiner.Pick Your PassionBe creative. What do you love to do? Do you have a hobby or a passion that youd be thrilled to do full-time? Take a pass at making that your career.But be careful. There are pitfalls.As much as you might really enjoy learning different ways to filet salmon, for example, it might be difficult to monetize that expertise into a business, even on the Internet, write Jeff and Rich Sloan, brothers and creators of Startup Nation.Even if not every hobby will be a great business venture, tha t doesnt stop many from exploring the possibilities. A survey of recent searches show new laws on the west coast motivating possible career changes. Popular searches include cannabis reviewer in California, and weed jobs in Colo. Silliness or ingenuity?behauptung job seekers are looking for a job they can love.Money VS. Passion There is one caveat that sometimes brings big dreamers back to earth salary. Can your passion pay your bills? Experts say yes.Fortunately, a solution can still be worked out, by integrating both career and passion and finding a middle path, says Roli Gupta of Workplace Wisdom.When considering a new job or even a career change assessing the cultural fit of the company is important to your long term satisfaction, according to Ladders columnist Patty Orsini in the article If the Job Fits.With a satisfying job during the week, you can still be a rock star on the weekend- even if its at a Karaoke bar.

Medical Career Field - Air Force Job Descriptions

Medical Career Field - Air Force Job DescriptionsMedical Career Field - Air Force Job DescriptionsThe Medical Career Field encompasses functions involved in operating both fixed and tactical medical facilities and sub-professionally caring for and treating authorized personnel. This career field includes aeromedical activities, aerospace physiology, specialized medical services including ophthalmology, otorhinolaryngology, orthopedics, urology, allergy and immunology, optometry, nuclear medicine and cardiopulmonary techniques, electroencephalographic studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, orthotics, operating room, mental health services, radiology, medical laboratory, histopathology, cytotechnology, pharmacy, diet therapy, medical administration, medical materiel, bioenvironmental engineering, and environmental medicine, including laboratory animal techniques and medical equipment. Excluded from this career field are dental and rescue and survival functions. These function s are included in the Dental Career Field and Protection Career Field.All personnel of the USAF Medical tafelgeschirr must have knowledge of and be proficient in military sanitation and first aid procedures, to include shock management effective respiration maintenance (mouth-to-mouth resuscitation with or without adjunct) hemorrhage control emergency wound treatment management of fractures, burns, and injuries from chemical agents hand and litter carrier methods and loading and unloading vehicles used for patient transportation. All personnel of the USAF Medical Service must have knowledge of and be proficient in the operation and first echelon maintenance of all equipment used by the respective Air Force specialty, and must be familiar with improvisation and conversion methods of fixed types of medical equipment for tactical use. The following is a complete listing of AFSCs for the Medical Career Field. 4A0X1Health Services Management4A1X1Medical Materiel4A2X1Biomedical Equipment4 B0X1Bio-environmental Engineering4C0X1Mental Health Service4D0X1Diet Therapy4E0X1Public Health4H0X1Cardiopulmonary Lab4J0X2Physical Medicine4M0X1Aerospace Physiology4N0X1Aerospace Medical Service 4N1X1Surgical Services4P0X1Pharmacy4R0X1Diagnostic Imaging4T0X1Medical Laboratory4T0X2Histopathology4T0X3Cytotechnology4V0X1Optometry

No stress productivity Newtons law on getting things done easy

No stress productivity Newtons law on getting things done easyNo stress productivity Newtons law on getting things done easyIn 1685, Sir Isaac Newton - a genius physicist with long, curly, white hair - set out to mathematically prove how planets moved through space and revolved around the sun.Over a period of 18 months, Newton isolated himself from the world, barely eating or sleeping, and working day and night until he discovered the proof. After years of painstaking work, Sir Isaac Newton submitted a 500 page draft of his findings to the Royal Society for publication.In 1687, his groundbreaking work was published. Widely considered to be one of the fruchtwein important scientific books ever written,The Principia Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy, laid the foundation for the science of mechanics through Newtons three famous laws of motion.Specifically, Newtons first law of motion contains useful ideas and analogies that can be applied to increase productivity in everyd ay life.Heres how to use Newtons first law to get mora stuff done the easy way.Newtons First Law of ProductivityNewtons first law of motion states that An object at rest remains at rest, or if in motion, remains in motion at a constant velocity unless acted on by a net external force.In laymans terms, an object in motion stays in motion, and an object at rest tends to stay at rest.Newtons First Law implies that procrastination leads to more procrastination, and action leads to more action. In other words, if we can simply get started on a task or goal, taking the next steps is much easier. But, this is easier said than done because most times, we struggle to overcome procrastination, get started andfollow through on our plans.Theres one common mistake that prevents us from staying productive. Its the difference between motion at rest and motion in action.Motion at Rest versus Motion in ActionOften, in the pursuit of our goals, we get stuck in motion at rest, instead of motion in act ion. Let me explain.Motion at restis busyness that doesnt produce any outcome by itself. On the other hand,motion in actionis a behavior that directly leads to an outcome.Here are some examples of the differences between motion at rest and motion in action If your goal is to lose weight and get in shape, researching diet plans and exercise programmes is motion at rest, eating a healthy meal and working out is motion in action.If your goal is to increase your business sales, creating a list of prospects is motion at rest, cold calling them is motion in action.If your goal is to write a research paper or a book, brainstorming ideas is motion at rest, writing a draft is motion in action.The difference between the two isresults.When we get stuck in motion at rest, we make little to no progress towards our goals. Conversely, motion in action produces results and brings us closer to achieving our goals.Motion at rest isnt bad, but its only useful up for a certain period of time, after whi ch, it becomes a form of procrastination that hurts our productivity.The schwierigkeit is that often, we spend the majority of our time stuck in motion at rest. As a result, a lot of time and energy is wasted, with little results to show for all of our efforts. The best way to increase productivity is to spend less time in motion at rest and more time in motion in action.Here are three simple ways to get things done and increase your productivity.3 ways to increase productivity1. Use the 2-minute ruleAn effective way tostop procrastinatingand move away from motion at rest, is to block out time, for the sole purpose of motion in action. One way to do this is to set a timer to work in two minute intervals. Within those two minutes your only focus is productive action, nothing else.For example, using the writing example, if youve spent 2 hrs researching ideas for a book or paper, set a timer for 2 minutes and just write. Once youve completed the two minute interval, you can take a brea k and return again later for another two minute interval.The purpose of this exercise is simply to help you get started on a task. Once you take action, it becomes easier for you to take further action and stay productive on the next task.2. Schedule 10 minutes of daily downtimeJust like how a saw used to chop down trees needs to be regularly sharpened, we also need regular periods of downtime to stay productive.Peak performance experts, Dr. Jim Leohr and Tony Schwartz suggest - in their book,The Power Of Full Engagement - that highly productive peoplemanage their energy betterthan everyone else. They regularly schedule downtime, which prevents burnout and helps them to recover from a period of motion in action, so that they have enough energy to tackle the next set of tasks.Its easy to confuse downtime with laziness, because they both involve doing nothing, but their not the same. Laziness is an unwillingness to take action. Downtime is the strategic use of your time to reenergiz e for another round of action.Block out ten minutes of downtime or more each day, tosharpen your saw.3. Match important tasks with energy levelsOne of the best ways to stay productive is to tackle your most important tasks, when you have the most energy to do so. For example, I typically writemy articleswhen I have the most energy between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. Then, I work on my less creative, less important tasks in the afternoons and evenings.Building daily rituals around energy levels is a common strategy used byfamous writers, artists, athletes and entrepreneurs. By matching your most important tasks with your highest energy levels, getting started is easier. Plus, you avoid wasting precious time and energy on the least important tasks.Less rest, more motionNewtons first law is a fitting analogy for productivity in everyday life. By taking the first step away from rest to motion, staying in motion and getting things done becomes easier down the line.And just like a ball that keeps rolling down a hill, we can stay productive for a lifetime.Mayo Oshin writes atMayoOshin.com, where he shares practical self-improvement ideas and proven science for better health, productivity and creativity.To get practical ideas on how to stop procrastinating and build healthy habits, you can join his free weekly newsletterhere.A version of thisarticleoriginally appeared atmayooshin.comas The Physics of Stress-Free Productivity Newtons First Law on Getting Things Done the Easy Way.FootnotesInterestingly, Newton didnt self initiate the discovery of the three law of motion. It was physicist, Edmond Halley who convinced Newton to investigate these laws.The original idea of the 2-minute rule comes from David Allens book,Getting Things Done.Thanks toJames Clearfor inspiring the Newton analogy idea.

6 Val

6 Val6 ValHumans are political animals and everywhere groups gather, a political environment emerges that determines whos in charge, who gets a vote on key decisions, and what work gets done. Someone or some group holds critical decision-making power over you and your progression. Ignoring this reality is nave. Consider the very real case of Ben (name changed to preserve anonymity). Case Study-Ben and His Boss Fall Victim to the Internal Game of Thrones Ben welches a product developer in a mid-sized manufacturer of industrial products with a great track record of devising and designing hit products. He welches blessed with a talent for observing customers in their environment and designing products that solved problems or reduced burden. Ben was ambitious, as well, and he firmly believed he could do more for his firm if he were in a managerial role guiding a team of product developers. He had lobbied his boss aggressively on this promotion, and his boss had actively advocated for Ben in senior management meetings. Unfortunately, the last two promotion cycles had come and gone and Ben had leid yet earned that promotion. Both Ben and his boss were frustrated. A bit of the back-story on Ben is in order here. While everyone recognized his great abilities as a product developer, he was widely viewed as socially awkward. He was an awkward communicator and his outward demeanor suggested that he was unapproachable. Sadly, perception is reality and in spite of Bens successes and his bosss advocacy, there was another executive actively lobbying to lead the product development efforts. This executive was an adversary of Bens boss and whenever the idea of Ben being promoted was suggested, this adversary would offer, I know Ben is great at his work, but weve all seen him in action with groups. Does anyone really believe hes ready for a leadership role? This passive-aggressive attack derailed the discussion and Bens prospects every time. In this situation, both Ben and h is boss were victims of the political dynamics in senior management at this firm. Bens boss was failing on two counts in spite of his positive support for Ben. First, he had failed to provide Ben with coaching to help him overcome his communication and social challenges. Second, he had failed to develop a strategy to fend off or neutralize his adversary. A Strategy Switch Wins the Day for Ben and His Boss Eventually, Bens boss recognized the issues in play and took action to fix them. He engaged a coach who worked with Ben over a six-month period to help him dramatically strengthen communication and interpersonal skills. And he leveraged his role on the senior management team to provide Ben with more face-time on key product development issues. The combination of coaching and increased exposure effectively neutralized the adversarys tactics. Ben gained that much deserved and sought after promotion and today, Bens team is known as a hit machine, with a long string of product succ esses. His boss was promoted to senior vice-president. 6 Valuable Lessons on Workplace Politics You dont have to play dirty, but you have to play The best way to cultivate power is to help others achieve their objectives. Reciprocity- the belief that they owe you their support- is a powerful force.Someone always wants what you have or disagrees with what you are doing While your noble intent is indeed noble if you ignore the political dynamics in play, you are nave.Strive to understand the political landscape. It pays to understand who has the powerto help you succeed. It also pays to cultivatepositive relationships with those individuals. You have to give to get Giving power- or helping others create power- is a powerful method to grow your own power.Todays team members are tomorrows allies While its always a little sad to lose a valued employee to another function, the upside is that you now have a valuable ally in another part of the organization. Great power brokers plant th eir allies all over the organization.Sun Tzu was right- keep your friends close and your enemies closer I prefer to engage with my adversaries to strive to understand their positions and objectives, and to attempt to find common ground. While finding common ground might not be possible, at least I develop an understanding of what makes them tick. The Bottom-Line Too many people shy away from the issues of politics and power in the workplace. I dont want to play the games, is a common refrain I hear. Im not asking you to play dirty however, I am encouraging you to take into account the realities of human interaction in groups and play. Fail to read the political signs in your organization and I guarantee youll get lost.

Paper Route Jobs Pros and Cons for Kids

Paper Route Jobs Pros and Cons for KidsPaper Route Jobs Pros and Cons for KidsMovies, television shows, and Broadway plays have popularized (even glamorized) the perennialpaper route for kids. Perhaps your child has watched The Paper Brigade. The Disney classic stars 14-year-old Gunther Wheeler, who moves to a new town and gets a job as a local paperboy because he needs money to buy a concert ticket for a girl he likes. But are your children ready for a newspaper route job? If your son or daughter wants to get a part-time job to earn some extra cash above his or her allowance, then a paper route might be a great opportunity. Delivering newspapers is one of the most common tried-and-true ways to earn money, and has been the first job for many children ever since Schwinn started making bicycles. However, such jobs are increasingly scarce. Many newspapers have shut down or reduced the number of editions they sell. Additionally, some papers now rely on adult paper delivery services rathe r than hiring youngsters the way they used to. However, lets start with valuable life lessons your child will learn about money. Collecting Money If your childs route includes collections, asking for payment is a great money skill to master. He will learn to responsiblyhandle money that isnt his, and it will help him become mora assertive when dealing with others. Unexpected Extra Income Extra tips can teach your child a valuable lesson about how to handle extra money that he wasnt expecting. Financial Consequences It may come as a surprise, but newspaper couriers (even as young as 12) do suffer penalties, namely when it comes to complaints. If someone on your childs route files a complaint, its deducted from their paycheck. Penalties vary but each complaint can cost $2 to $3. Earning Tips Paper delivery routes often have customers that tip, whether it is weekly or just at Christmas time. Better service often results in more generous tips The Value of Money Accor ding to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, those delivering newspapers earn a median wage of $11.48 an hour. Heres a simple....Nintendo System Super Mario Bros Video Game sells for $79.99 on Dells website.... Your son or daughter will need to deliver seven newspapers to save up $80.36 in order to nab this video game. If your child isnt into video games (if clothing or jewelry is their thing) have them calculate how many papers will have to deliver in order to buy whatever is on their wish list. This also helps sharpen their math skills. Lets Weigh the Pros Great Exercise If your child gets a route where he can ride his bicycle every morning during deliveries, he will be getting a great workout while he is earning money. Builds Self-Confidence Knowing he is doing a great job at something that people appreciate can show your child how capable he is, and that is a great confidence booster. Punctuality Paper routes depend on punctuality of the paper delivery. Your child wi ll learn to deliver the papers by a specified time each morning. Freedom One of the best things about having a paper route is that other than having papers delivered by a certain time, paper deliverers have the freedom to do their route as quickly as they want, in the order that they want and they dont have to dress up to do it Routes Can Be Shared If you have two or three family members who want to share a route so they dont have to work as many days, this is usually just fine. Another idea have one person prepare the papers and have someone else manage deliveries. Lets Take a Look at the Cons Unpredictable Weather Just like the mail, snow, sleet, and rain cannot stop the newspaper delivery person your child will be facing adverse weather conditions and might need to be driven when the weather gets too fierce. Early Morning Hours Newspapers have to arrive early, many times by 500 in the morning. Keep in mind, your child will have to prepare the papers first, whi ch means they might have to be up as early as 200 AM to get the papers out on time. Collecting Money Some paper routes include collections, and it can be intimidating for some children to ask strangers for money. Keep your childs personality in mind if his route includes collecting money. Depending on the neighborhood, a kid with cash in his pocket can become a target for crime. Because of the scarcity of newspaper routes, some kids are turning topet sitting jobs,dog walking jobs, or theyre learninghow to run a lemonade stand. All of these are viable alternatives. Whichever way they go, theyll learn life-long lessons.

The Unusual Details About Tips for Resume That People Dont Know About

The Unusual Details About Tips for Resume That People Dont Know About Who Else Wants to Learn About Tips for Resume? You need to be able to identify what profile they are interested in and the way the info needs to be presented. Make an email proof formatting It is extremely probable you will wind up sending your resume via email to the majority of companies. To make this happen, youre require a sharp resume. Spell check isnt foolproof. I know youre pleased with your swimming group, but share it with your pals and not with potential employers. Finding the one whichs suitable for your needs can improve your probability of landing the job. Ask a detail-oriented friend to assist you proofread. Occasionally a friend with a tiny bit of distance will have the ability to find weaknesses that you cant. In the event the crucial phrase youre attempting to include is strategic planning, utilize a thesaurus to locate alternative stimmt genaus, like defined program objectives and me asures. Just because it is a word doesnt signify its the word that you wish to use. Ensure that your references are willing and prepared to talk about your abilities and abilities with a prospective employer. Some grammar and spelling mistakes are easily missed. The Secret to Tips for Resume In reality it might even hurt your odds of landing an interview. Thats beyond discussion. Stay away from negativity Do not consist of information that may sound negative in the view of the employer. Whenever your resume is updated on a normal basis, youre prepared to pounce when opportunity presents itself. You also need to prepare a general resume without a particular objective. While you dont need to post your reference information on your resume, you ought to at least have them listed in another document that will be easily supplied if requested. After completing your contact info and listing your own personal details you want to supply a review of your experience, qualifications a nd attributes in a short and specific overview of your aims. Dont consist of personal or health-related info. The Upside to Tips for Resume Whenever possible, flaunt the particular numbers. Think about utilizing these techniques as you approach the plan of your resume. Irrespective of which format you use or what information you decide to include or omit, there are specific things you can do in order to help your resume stand out over the crowd. Use a great printer If youre likely to use a paper edition of your resume, be certain you use an adequate printer. Research has demonstrated that hiring managers have a tendency to shell out only 6 seconds per resume. Hiring managers can use this region to take notes prior to, during, or following an interview. Detail Your Nursing Experience Hiring managers wish to comprehend the sortiment of your experience so that they can see if youre a superb match for the work opening. Call the very first Nursing Experience and the 2nd Additi onal Work Experience. Employers search for staff that have a history of earning positive contributions. Many businesses and recruiters utilize keyword-scanning software for a tool to narrow the work applicant pool. In doing so, you clearly communicate not just what youre capable of, but in addition the direct benefit the employer is going to receive by hiring you. Even if youre sending your resume to a business in the exact segment, the individual who will read it for the very first time may not have any technical expertise. Unless it is needed for the position, your photo isnt crucial. Which format you select will depend, in part, on the kind of work youve performed and whether you will continue in the exact same field.

Sayonara Business Casual

?Sayonara Business Casual We need gender neutral dress codes in the workplace. If you dont yet agree with that statement, look no fartherbei than a 55-page presentation given to women executives at Ernst Young in a June 2018 training. pThe presentation, which made headlines last month when an offended participant leaked it to the Huffington Post/a, reinforced gendered stereotypes of how women should dress and present themselves at work. Some highlights, which are actually lowlights in terms of equality in the workforceul class=ee-ul ee-ulliA list of appearance blunders for women to avoid, including no-nos like too-short skirts, plunging necklines, bottle blonde, flashy jewelry/liliOutfit and grooming suggestions to minimize distractions from your skills sic set like good haircut, manicured nails, and well-cut attire/liliAdvice on how to dress dont flaunt your body sexuality scrambles the mind/li/ulpThe women, there to invest in their professional developm ent, were not learning how to be better leaders or combat sexist stereotypes at work, but instead were being lectured to about what to wear and how to groom themselves.pWhile the presentation wasnt the official EampY dress code, it does highlight bias and assumptions made around gender that women have to manage. And this particular training focused only on the male-female binary. Employees who identify as transgender or nonbinary might feel even more burdened by dress code policies based on gender. pImagine how much more productive all employees, regardless of gender, could be, if they werent focused on avoiding dress code policing.pTraditional gender-based dress codes can also discriminate on the basis of race. Many grooming guidelines for women, including rules on acceptable haircuts, are extra burdens for black employees, particularly those who want to wear their hair in natural styles. In 2010, Chastity Jones got a job offerto be a customer service representative from Catastroph e Management Solutionsbut the offer was contingent on her cutting off her locs. When she refused, the company took back the job offer, and when she sued, with the help of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, she lost her case in 2013 and again in 2016, when her appeal was dismissed. pAnd beyond forcing women of color to maintain their hair in a way thats deemed acceptable, gender-based dress codes can also discriminate against people of certain religions. Employees whose faiths keep them from cutting their hair or necessitate that they wear certain clothing (including head coverings) shouldnt be forced to adapt their beliefs to what their employer deems professionally appropriate for a woman at work.pThe possibility for gender-, race-, and faith-based discrimination posed by prescriptive employee dress codes has led the Human Rights Campaign to recommendthat if an employer has a dress code, it should modify it to avoid gender stereotypes and enforce it consistently. Requirin g men to wear suits and women to wear skirts or dresses, while legal, is based on gender stereotypes. Alternatively, codes that require attire professionally appropriate to the office or unit in which an employee works are gender-neutral.h3Okay, So Gender Neutral Dress Codes Sound Good. What Do They Look Like?/h3pIn their simplest (which, in my opinion, also means best) form, gender neutral dress codes at the workplace can take the form of General Motors dress policy. When now-CEO Mary Barra was VP of global human resources for the automotive giant, she replaced their 10-page dress code with two words/a Dress appropriately. pIn the article linked above, the author explains why Barras dress code works so well She avoided assumptions, instead choosing to trust her employees judgment, which in turn empowered all employees and was particularly impactful for women. pFor workplaces that need more specificity about what employees can wear, HR should follow in the footsteps of other institu tions that have successfully adopted gender-neutral dress codes. Namely, high schools.pAfter a wave of protests, social media outrage, and thoughtful advocating, several schools have revamped their dress codes/a, which tended to put undue burden on female students. New guidelines apply to all students, regardless of their gender. Instead of specifying the length of skirts versus shorts or the width of a cami strap versus a tank top, a Virginia high schools new gender-neutral dress codesimply defines what must be covered clothing must cover areas from one armpit across to the other armpit, down to approximately three to four inches in length to the upper thighs.pstrongWhat does that look like at work?/strong pSpell out specific dress code rules by article of clothing, not by gender, use non-gendered pronouns, and make aya that any grooming guidelines could apply to anyone. Dont place burdens on anyone based on their gender, and try to empower employees to manage their own appearance in accordance with professional expectations.pFor business casual workplaces, try this, adapted from Forbes/a Employees should dress in business casual attire, which could include casual slacks and skirts, collared shirts, blouses, or sweaters. Inappropriate attire includes sportswear, jeans, and unkempt clothing, among other options. Please exercise good judgment.pFor business formal workplaces, you could use the following Traditional business attire, including dresses, suits, and pantsuits, is required for external meetings with clients or prospects. Employees should use discretion on other occasions and are expected to demonstrate good judgment. pAnd for casual workplaces, which are on the riseaccording to Indeed/a, 50% of companies allow employees to dress casually every day, as of 2019go with something simple, like this, adapted from The Balance/a Dress comfortably for work, but please do not wear anything that could offend your coworkers or make them feel uncomfortable. That i ncludes clothing with profanity, hate speech, or exclusionary language. Your clothing, while casual, should show common sense and professionalism.pNo matter the level of formality your dress code needs to define, make sure youre thinking from the perspective of all employeescurrent as well as futureand creating an environment where they can thrive.p----pstrongWant to share these tips with your company? /strongShow them this handy one-page guide on creating a gender neutral dress code p class=shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image img alt=Gender Neutral Dress Code Guide class=rm-shortcode data-rm-shortcode-id=UGVL4K1574631551 data-rm-shortcode-name=rebelmouse-image data-runner-src=https//assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yMjEwMDE3Ni9vcmlnaW4uanBnIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTU3NDc2NjEyMX0.5akget5uOA_9aHMcPUxY1YM_Zn2w2Yhcj7m_HSCqg7I/img.jpg?width=980 id=a14b6 type=lazy-image/ pbr/

5 Lean Principles Every Engineer Should Know

5 purple drank Principles Every Engineer Should Know 5 Lean Principles Every Engineer Should Know 5 Lean Principles Every Engineer Should KnowUnless an engineer is directly involved in manufacturing, he or she may only be slightly familiar with texas tea principles. Long considered a way to greatly improve manufacturing efficiency, lean can be applied to any business or production process, in any industry. For example, lean is now being used extensively in the healthcare industry to improve efficiency and reduce costs. The principles can even be used, on a smaller scale, to organize your office, workspace, or laboratory.Top New Story from 2019Six Lean Principles for an Industry 4.0 WorldLean was originally created by Toyota to eliminate waste and inefficiency in its manufacturing operations. The process became so successful that it has been embraced in manufacturing sectors around the world. For an American company, being lean is critical for competing against lower-cost countries.Th e goal of lean is to eliminate wastethe non-value-added components in any process. Unless a process has gone through lean multiple times, it contains some element of waste. When done correctly, lean can create huge improvements in efficiency, cycle time, productivity, material costs, and scrap, leading to lower costs and improved competitiveness. And remember, lean isnt restricted to manufacturing. It can improve how a kollektiv works together, inventory management, and even client interaction. The five-step thought process for guiding the implementation of lean techniques. Image copyright 2016, Lean Enterprise Institute, Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission.Five Key PrinciplesThe Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI), founded by James P. Womack and Daniel T. Jones in 1997, is considered the go-to resource for lean wisdom, training, and seminars. According to Womack and Jones, there are five key lean principles value, value stream, flow, pull, and perfection.Lessons in New Manuf acturing Pratt Whitney Takes Flight1. Value. Value is always defined by the customers needs for a specific product. For example, what is the timeline for manufacturing and delivery? What is the price point? What are other important requirements or expectations that must be met? This information is vital for defining value.2. Value stream. Once the value (end goal) has been determined, the next step is mapping the value stream, or all the steps and processes involved in taking a specific product from raw materials and delivering the final product to the customer. Value-stream mapping is a simple but eye-opening experience that identifies all the actions that take a product or service through any process. That process can be in design, production, procurement, HR, administration, delivery, or customer service. The idea is to draw, on one page, a map of the flow of material/product through the process. The goal is to identify every step that does leid create value and then find ways t o eliminate those wasteful steps. Value-stream mapping is sometimes referred to as process re-engineering. Ultimately this exercise also results in a better understanding of the entire business operation.Related Story for YouSix Project Management Tips Every Engineer Needs3. Flow. After the waste has been removed from the value stream, the next step is to be sure the remaining steps flow smoothly with no interruptions, delays, or bottlenecks. Make the value-creating steps occur in tight sequence so that the product or service will flow smoothly toward the customer, advises LEI. This may require breaking down silo thinking and making the effort to become cross-functional across all departments, which can be one of the greatest challenges for lean programs to overcome. However, studies show that this will also lead to huge gains in productivity and efficiency, sometimes as high as 50-percent improvement or more.4. Pull. With improved flow, time to market (or time to customer) can be d ramatically improved. This makes it much easier to deliver products as needed, as in just in time manufacturing or delivery. This means the customer can pull the product from you as needed (often in weeks, instead of months). As a result, products dont need to be built in advance or materials stockpiled, creating expensive inventory that needs to be managed, saving money for both the manufacturer/provider and the customer.5. Perfection. Accomplishing Steps 1-4 is a great start, but the fifth step is perhaps the fruchtwein important making lean thinking and process improvement part of your corporate culture. As gains continue to pile up, it is important to remember lean is not a static system and requires constant effort and vigilance to perfect. Every employee should be involved in implementing lean. Lean experts often say that a process is not truly lean until it has been through value-stream mapping at least half a dozen times.Making It LastLean can be infectious. Customers will n otice big improvements as you implement lean and likely want to be part of your process. This collaborative thinking will also extend to your suppliers as well, who will want to use lean themselves to generate their own improvements. The core idea behind lean is maximizingcustomer valuewhile minimizing waste, states LEI. Simply put, lean means creating more value for customers with fewer resources.A lean organization understands customer value and focuses its key processes to continuously increase it. The ultimate goal is to provide perfect value to the customer through a perfect value creation process that has zero waste. Lean accomplishes this, adds LEI, by changing the focus of management from optimizing separate technologies, assets, and vertical departments to optimizing the flow of products and services through entire value streams that flow horizontally across technologies, assets, and departments to customers.Mark Crawford is an independent writer.More New Content from ASME. orgYoung Engineer Takes Great Strides with Prosthetic FootSolving World Hunger with 3D-Printed FoodThe Rise from BattleBot to Corporate Robot

Tomorrows Taller Turbine Towers

Tomorrows Taller Turbine Towers Tomorrows Taller Turbine Towers Tomorrows Taller Turbine Towers Moving the building blocks for a 262-foot-tall wind turbine into place is no small feat. Usually, components like turbine blades and steel towers make their way along an Interstate late at night and area drivers are encouraged to stay off the roads during that time, as the oversized loads move through on specialized trailers.The towers are manufactured and transported in three long segments with a cousine diameter of approximately 13 feet, just under the vertical clearance allotted on state highways. However, modularizing steel tubes that require vertical seams in the field is expensive and demands a high degree of quality control, says Sri Sritharan, an Iowa State University professor of civil, construction, and environmental engineering and a member of the universitys Wind Energy Initiative.With those restrictions placed on them, the wind-turbine towers cant reach more than 26 2 feet, or 80 meters. Yet, while the U.S. installed wind energy capacity has grown by 31 percent over the past five years, the wind industry has mainly introduced bigger turbines and longer blades to help harvest more energy. Tower heights need to grow for increased sized turbines and blades, Sritharan says.Towers taller than 262 feet would allow access to the higher wind speeds and steadier conditions that would increase wind production time in the parts of Europe and the U.S. where wind the wind blows at heights above 100 meters, or around 330 feet, and electricity demand is relatively high, he adds.Hexcrete concrete panels could be arranged in a variety of patterns to allow for taller wind turbine towers. Image Iowa State UniversityTo help towers reach those heights, researchers at Iowa State in Ames, IA, recently developed a modular concrete building ordnungsprinzip called Hexcrete that brings the methods used to build tall suspension- and cable-stayed bridge towers to wind turbine tower construction, says Sritharan, who also leads the universitys six-year-old Hexcrete project.The transportation limit hindering the increase in tower height clearly shows that a new technology is needed, since such a limitation has not prevented other civil infrastructures to continue to reach newer heights and lengths, he says.The Hexcrete system is comprised of two different classes of concrete building blocks precast columns and panels made from either high-strength or ultra-high-performance concrete. The columns and panels are transported onsite, then stacked vertically in hexagon-shaped cells that are tied together by cables. They can be stacked vertically to form towers, Sritharan says.The cells can be stacked in various arrangements, according to the goals for the tower, he adds.When arranged in various configurations, the modular concept allows for four or five times greater PSI as compared to the 80 meter towers common today, he says. Thats b ecause the high-strength concrete can withstand pressures at up to up to 13,000 pounds per square inch while the ultra-high-performance concrete can handle up to in 26,000 psi without damage, allowing them to be built higher and withstand greater pressures.The Hexcrete modular tower-construction method will allow semi-tractor trailers to convey the tower components, which can then be constructed on sites to attain heights of up to 460 feet, Sritharan says. That would eliminate the need for expensive specialized trailers that now carry steel towers, cutting turbine construction and wind production costs in the process, he says.With the new construction method, the tower base could be built wider than 4.1 meters- currently not done due to transportation issues- to allow for even taller towers, he adds. The towers height could also be raised by increasing its column and panel dimensions, or by combining that increase with a larger-sized base, Sritharan says.The Hexcrete t ower concept (A), and two options for segmental tower construction (B,C). Image Iowa State UniversityAnother bonus unlike steel, concrete is widely available across the United States, which makes for shorter transport routes and reduces costs, he adds.Researchers in Iowa States Structural Engineering Research Lab recently tested the tower technology with an actuator that rocked a 12-foot-high and 6.5-foot-wide test section with 100,000 pounds of force every 1.25 seconds. The test sections two panels and two columns only moved a tenth of an inch. Strain and displacement sensor data returned showed no undue cracks on signs of wear on the test section, Sritharan says. Meanwhile, experiments done at the University of Minnesotas Multi-Axial Subassemblage Testing (MAST) Laboratory, which runs earthquake engineering simulations, found the tower could withstand the extreme wind turbine tower loads tested. Engineers took data to see if the assembled tower pieces would hold up unde r the loads and whether theyd transfer the load from piece to piece and act as a single unit, he adds.The tower cross section had no trouble resisting the loads.The fatigue test is ongoing with no damage detected after nearly 200,000 load cycles, he adds.Its fair to say these tests were a success, Sritharan said. I think weve made great progress in validating a new concept of using prefabricated concrete for taller wind turbine towers.Next up for Sritharan and his fellow researchers building a full-scale tower in the field. Jean Thilmany is an independent writer.Learn more about the latest energy technologies atASMEs Power and Energy.I think weve made great progress in validating a new concept of using prefabricated concrete for taller wind turbine towers.Prof. Sri Sritharan, Iowa State University

How to Ace an Interview Get a Job as a Nurse

How to Ace an Interview Get a Job as a NurseHow to Ace an Interview Get a Job as a Nurse It was bound to happen. Between an aging Baby Boomer generation and new innovations in medical care, the shift was inevitable.In 2018, healthcare jobs surpassed manufacturing and retail to become the largest source of jobs in the U.S. And nursing has become one of the most in-demand professions across the country, with employers and hospitals hiring by the thousands and attracting candidates with everything from living stipends to five-figure signing bonuses.According to the American Nurses Association, the U.S. will have to produce over one million new registered nurses by 2022 to fulfill the nations growing healthcare needs. Given this climate, Saint Louis-based provider SSM Health has revolutionized its hiring process and candidate experience to attract top talent and hire nurses faster.We spoke with SSM talent coordinator, Britta Hammond, and talent specialist Sarah Fran cis to understand what the modern interview process is like for graduate nurses, what soft and hard skills are essential in this era and how candidates can stand out from the crowd. Whether youre an RN, LPN, Home Health Nurse or any other variety, heres what you should know about the new hiring process .According to SSM, the hiring processes have changed vastly in the last five years. This is leid your mothers interview.SSM Health in St. Louis has implemented many changes throughout the past 5 years that allow our candidates to move through our interviewing process at a much quicker pace, says Hammond. We utilize technology such as Montage Video Interviewing and TextRecruit to create an all-around positive candidate experience.By using Montage Interview Software, nursing candidates are able to express interest in a job, discuss their skills and background, plus showcase their personalities in a way that phone interviews didnt allow for. Through on-demand interviewing, candi dates can complete video interviews on their own time. Alternatively, live interviewing allows candidates and hiring team members to have live conversations faster.Recruiters are also using TextRecruit to communicate with candidates and create a convenient experience. Nursing students lives are hectic,to say the least. They have classes, clinical rotation, jobs, families, personal lives, internships, says Francis. Its overwhelming to even think how they are managing their time, and managing to pass classes Its imperative that I am able to communicate in a way that best meets their needs and lifestyles which is not always 9-5 geschftlicher umgang hours.SSM recognizes that video interviewing can be intimidating, however, they offer a variety of FAQs and resources to put candidates at ease and encourage them to put their best foot forward.Once a candidate applies online they are sent a request to Video Interview along with FAQ on what to expect, how the technology works, and friendly reminders and tips, says Francis of the SSM Health recruiting process. It enables the candidate to complete at their own convenience rather than scheduling a phone interview that works around the recruiters often times hectic calendar during business hours. As soon as the video is completed, we are able to review. Each piece of the process is completed in real time.Technical skills are paramount in healthcare, but they can only be enhanced by soft skills and an approach to treatment that aligns with the hospital or clinic. For SSM Health, hiring nurses who exude compassion, respect, excellence, stewardship and community is key.At SSM Health we are looking for more than just the basic qualifications of a position to be met by a candidate while fulfilling the business need of the role, says Francis. We seek to find talent that is in alignment with the mission and values, and going to continue to grow in culture.Hammond adds that while bedside manner is important, she insists that it is a skill that can be found in nurses from a variety of backgrounds. Experience outside of healthcare can definitely contribute to their future career as a nurse. There are many skills and attributes that they can bring to a clinical setting.When hiring nurses , SSM is just as interested in the 20-something graduate as she is in the 40-year old career transitioner. Often times we see candidates returning to school to pursue nursing after they have already had careers in other industries, says Francis. It is fun to see the different backgrounds, and pathways that have led people into nursing- librarians, lawyers, mothers, social workers, medical techs of various kinds, law enforcement, and military to name a few.These backgrounds and diverse experiences make for better caregivers. Francis adds, As a human, it makes each person more relatable, compassionate, and understanding to the patients and their family members that they will be serving. As a candidate in a competitive job m arket it is a strong factor of becoming a standout candidate.According to Glassdoor research , it takes about 24 days to complete the job interview process. however, in healthcare, and specifically at SSM Health, recruiters try to get that time to hire to be as efficient and short as possible, while not sacrificing quality.For graduate nurses, Hammond says they try to keep the process to one to three weeks before receiving an offer. This time is filled with the video interview, submitting/receiving references, interviewing and shadowing other nurses in multiple units to find the right fit.Mindful that interviewing can be exhausting for candidates, SSM Health has started to hire for Graduate Nurse Residency positions about 8 months in advance in order to secure new hires and start sessions which align with graduation dates. We are not alone in the industry to hire graduate nurses so far in advance, says Francis. It has quickly become the new normal, especially within the competitive nursing market.Interviewing for your first or even your fifth job can be nerve-wracking. Whether youre stressed about resume formatting or you are an introvert who worries about panel interviews, there is plenty of support for nurses.Talent specialist Sarah Francis put this into action by talking to applicants one-on-one to help them through the process. Personally, I absolutely talk candidates through it. It can be intimidating, and overwhelming to think that their next big opportunity that they have been working towards for so many years in nursing school is coming down to a video interview. Therefore, there are plenty of resources to walk nursing candidates through the process.Furthermore, Glassdoor is a resource for every applicant to learn about an employer, read reviews from current and former employees, explore the company culture through videos and photos, and even get specific salary information for the role that you are interested in applying to. The goal, says Hammond, i s to create an all-around positive candidate experience.If youre a nurse considering a new job, SSM Health may be the perfect place for you to start or expand your career. They re looking for mission-driven healthcare providers who have both the skills and the passion.Keep an open heart, open eyes, positive attitude, and willingness to learn Remember the why behind your reason to become a nurse. It is not just a job, it truly is a calling, insists Francis. In order to provide the patients the most excellent care, and holistic healing you have a choice to make in every interaction, word, and deed. Are you going to just do your job to provide care or are you going to be proactive to see the little needs of the individual in front of you, and provide exceptional care?At the more than 100-year old organization, nurses have a real opportunity to make an impact. In a national nursing shortage, and within the healthcare industry it is not a secret that there is a need, and a competitive nature, says Francis. Candidates will be qualified to work anywhere upon completion of school. It comes down to where do you want to practice? What do you want your team to look like? What attributes are you looking for in a Team Leader? What specific patient population are you most passionate about? Is it Behavioral Health Medicine with the rising Opioid Epidemic that our country is facing? Is it an open-ended Medical Telemetry unit?Once you as a candidate figure out where your passion lies, SSM Health wants you to be able to fulfill that passion day in and day out.