ASME Members Start a Grassroots Effort to Put-A-Smile on Chi...

ASME Members Start a Grassroots Effort to Put-A-Smile on Chi... ASME Members Start a Grassroots Effort to Put-A-Smile on Chi... ASME Members Start a Grassroots Effort to Put-A-Smile on Children Affected by DisastersNov. 3, 2017 (Left to right) Koorosh Khanjani, vice chair of the Orange County Section, Selina Eich, president of the ASME University of California, Irvine Student Section, and Simon Pun, treasurer of the Orange County Section, were among the ASME members who volunteered to help assemble the Put-A-Smile packages at Brian James house in Costa Mesa, Calif. ASME sections are being sought to take part in a new grassroots initiative, the Put-A-Smile project, which aims to bring some much-needed cheer to children affected by the recent storms that devastated Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico.The project began in September when several ASME leaders and members from the Orange County, Santa Clara Valley and Los Angeles Sections, motivated by media coverage of the destruction caused by Hurricane Harvey in Houston, decided to work together to show support for storm victims in the Houston area. Realizing that they didnt have the resources to send essential items, the sections decided instead to send packages of treats that would lift the spirits of some of the children left in the storms wake. Brian James, chair of the Orange County Section, hosted the Put-A-Smile packaging party at his house. The team of volunteers prepared 500 of the packages during the four-hour gathering.With financial support provided by the three sections, the Put-A-Smile project was launched. Brian James, chair of the Orange County Section, volunteered to oversee the effort. After purchasing the trail mix, chocolate lollipops and fidget spinners that would fill each package, James hosted a packaging party at his house, where several ASME members and student members from the local community met in mid-September to prepare 500 Put-A-Smile bags.In addition to James, volunteers taking part in the packing party included Koorosh Khanjani, vice chair of the Orange County Section Simon Pun, treasurer of the Orange County Section Selina Eich, president of the ASME University of California, Irvine Student Section and ASME member Tuesday Do. Local art designer Barbara Hamagami created decorative tags for the bags, featuring the ASME logo, which included encouraging messages such as You are in our thoughts, Dont forget to share, Forget yesterday, enjoy today, and Help each other. Each of the packages contained a Sees chocolate lollipop, a bag of trail mix, and a fidget spinner.Once assembled, the packages were then shipped to Jared Oehring, a member of the Technical Events and Content Council from Houston, who agreed to distribute the packages to a school in the area. Oehring and his wife, Melissa, worked with the local school district to identify a school where the packages could be distributed. They decided on Lobit Elementary School in Dickinson, Texas, a particularly hard- hit community where approximately 90 percent of the houses were flooded during Hurricane Harvey. The Put-A-Smile packages were a big success with the students, according to the schools principal, Stephanie Williams, who distributed the gesundheitsgefhrdender stoff bags to the children. Williams later relayed her thanks to Melissa Oehring in a text message, adding They were very excited We appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity so muchIn an effort to build on the success of that first Put-A-Smile effort, Michael Roy, the ASME Sections representative for the Societys newly formed Group Engagement Committee, is attempting to expand the project to other ASME sections. Roy, who had previously served as leader of ASMEs former District A, is currently seeking section leaders from ASME sections to help coordinate a Put-A-Smile package program for children affected by Hurricane Irma in Florida. A bright ribbon and a decorative tag with an uplifting message (and the ASME logo) were th e finishing touches on the 500 Put-A-Smile packages.Roy hopes to have several sections lined up within the next few weeks to raise funds, purchase items, and assemble the packages so they can be sent to Florida by mid-November. Roys employer, the Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co., has agreed to underwrite shipping costs for the first shipment to Florida. As the project expands, Roy hopes to get other corporate sponsors involved in the program.The Put-A-Smile project is a good way to start engaging section leaders and give them opportunities to engage with other section leaders, Roy said. I think it also allows them to engage with the community and with the student section leaders in the local universities. And its good for ASME because if we get these Put-A-Smile packages in front of the younger grade school students, it makes them remember that maybe during a tough time in their life, ASME did something nice for them. If that makes them interested in ASME or encour ages them to want to learn more about engineering, thats good for society and ASME. It may also make people more aware of who ASME members are and all the good things that they do. I think a lot of good that can come out of this. Several students from Lobit Elementary School with their Put-A-Smile gift bags.In addition to Roys effort to expand the program, two of this years Early Career Leadership Intern Program to Serve Engineering (ECLIPSE) interns, Jonathan Jennings and Kushi Sellahennedige, also have plans to send their own Put-A-Smile packages to children in Puerto Rico. Jennings plans to purchase the items for the gift bags and host the packing and shipping party at his home in Arizona once sufficient funds have been raised by Sellahennedige, who is in charge of donations.For more information on the Group Engagement Committees Put-A-Smile effort, contact Michael Roy by e-mail at roym2asme.org. To learn more about the ECLIPSE initiative, or to make a donation, contact Kush i Sellahennedige by e-mail at AustkaHotmail.com.

What I learned about myself from solo travel

What I learned about myself from solo travelWhat I learned about myself from solo travelThis is your private room, she said and left. As I entered and closed the door behind me, I felt the heat and humidity of the sulfur bath I had all for myself. The space in this 400-year old public bath had no windows and I felt an urge to leave. I decided to stay and deal with the feeling. My heartbeat calmed down. I could smell the sulfur evaporating in the air from the hot spring and feel it entering my skin. The fancy old shower head and its beautiful iron handles were appearing like out of nowhere from in between the brown and yellow tiles. The actual bath welches right next to them. Complete silence. I could only hear my heartbeat accelerating again from the anxiety of being on my own. I didnt know how long I was to have the bath for myself. I forgot to ask. I had felt that before at the start of my trip. But why was I feeling anxious now? I had only two days left of my month-long trip in Tb ilisi, Georgia. I had thought by the end of it I would have overcome it. The objective of my journey was to become a stronger and mora independent girlfriend who doesnt hide in the warm and fuzzy comfort, as well as a bolder CMO who drives more impact and challenges to the marketing team daily. I wanted to explore the world out there and my inner world by facing my fears such as being alone (and sick), being unable to have fun on my own, or losing a sense of who I am. Through my lowest and highest moments I learned 5 things about myself. 1. Having fears balances my ego Back in the bath, in its humidity and what felt like eternity, I took another deep breath and dipped into the warmth of the bath to relax my body and embrace my inner vibrations. Doing nothing was hard and the silence felt uncomfortable. I remembered that I had brought a book with me. I started reading Ego Is The Enemy to keep my mind focused and busy to avoid exploring the abundance of time that was suffocating me. D rops of sweat gradually covered my face just above the book. I managed to underline a sentence before one of the drops almost fell on the page. The ability to evaluate ones own ability is the most important skill of all. I looked up. The uncomfortable still felt scary, but now I knew. I had the confidence that I can overcome it.400-year old public sulfur bath in Tbilisi2. Facing my fears gives me strength The worst thing I could imagine before my trip was to get severely sick while being abroad on my own. About 15 years ago I was hospitalized for double pneumonia and 12 years ago I got my tonsils removed. Because of that, every time I cough or a sore throat worsens and doesnt go away, Im afraid of pneumonia. To ease my worry, I bought a health insurance for my stay in Georgia. It was my way of managing this fear.? day before my trip to Tbilisi I felt unwell and took sick leave. Unfortunately, my flights didnt go as planned. It didnt take 2 flights within 16 hours, but 5 flights back to back in 32 hours. My body was wrecked. As a result, the first night in Tbilisi I was unable to sleep, I was sweating and coughing up to the point that my back hurt. There was no one to make me a tea or ask me how I was. I went to WebMD and skimmed through a beautiful list of diagnoses, most of which were lethal, of course. My worst fear had become a realityI was abroad, I was alone, and I was sick. The next day I went to a doctor. Thankfully, I found one that could speak English (I could never manage to explain how I felt in my broken Russian). After some tests and failed attempts to take a blood sample, it appeared I dont have pneumonia. Equipped with a syrup and a tab of pills I headed home. I got some groceries on the way. It was only when I got home that I remembered that it was Christmas Eve. I made dinner with all I had a salad of fresh white cheese, tomatoes, and cucumbers with a piece of bread on the side. It took two weeks to recover. I spent most of the time in bed, t rying to distract myself with yet another Netflix show. And even though I often felt like a forgotten grandparent that no one is to come visit as they are all busy with their lives, this experience proved me that I can overcome an illness on my own, even when abroad, even during the holidays.Georgian alphabet, beautiful architecture, mountains, and the delicious food Ive tried in Tbilisi3. I can find happiness within myself It was probably the last Friday of the year when my colleague Eric sent me his script for his upcoming TEDx talk. His story made me feel so many things. It also left me with the conviction that ones happiness should not be dependent on anyone, one should be self-dependent. Related articlesSelf-discovery through me dates4 steps to a successful personal development planThe ultimate guide to building professional reputationThat reminded me of my Christmas morning. I opened my eyes and realized I was in no rush to see anyone or go anywhere. Sick and in bed for almost 24 hours non-stop, I knew I could stay in all day. But then I jumped out of bed and played one of my favorite Christmas gospel songs. I clapped up in the air, moved around, and lip-synced, as I had no voice and couldnt sing. I was happy in the moment that I created for myself. When I called my parents later that day, my mom asked me if I missed them. Im happy that I feel good on my own. It wasnt probably what she was hoping to hear, but I celebrated the fact that I had found peace and happiness within me.My Christmas Tree ??4. In awe, Im happy and healthy We will count to 3 and then go down the hill as fast as we can. A few seconds later, the kite filled with air and pulled us up and above the hill. We were flying 3000 meters over the Caucasus mountains. After a slight left turn, a horizon of countless steep peaks and snowy mountains revealed itself in front of us. A rush of happiness filled my whole body. A year ago I saw someone fly over the Alps and decided that I would do it th is winter. And here I was, flying, feeling grateful for the opportunity, as well as proud of myself for doing what I had decided. And it was just the first week of the new year. The instructor asked me if I liked extreme sports experiences. Before I could say no, his maneuvering made my tears and smile of happiness freeze from the shock. My stomach wasnt happy. When we landed, my legs were shaking. The 10 minutes tasted like a cocktail of deep admiration to nature and adrenaline in an amount my body was not familiar with. Moments of awe like this are the key to longevity. I read that once in TIMEs issue on the topic back in 2015. They also stressed the meaning of longevity. It isnt only about the duration of life, its as much about its quality. So when I was up in the air, I thought about the research and realized that if I go into nature more often, I would have more moments like this and I would probably live a long, healthy, and happy life. 5. I find treasures outside of my comfo rt zone In the moon-like landscape covered in snow, a colorful mosaic monument stands out on one of the hills. Built in 1983, it symbolized Russian-Georgian friendship. The irony is that after gaining its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, Georgia wasnt left on this own for too long. Since 2008, a third of the country has been occupied by Russia. I saw the monument as we were driving from a beautiful village called Kazbegi hidden underneath the 5000-meter Kazbek peak on the way to the Gudauri ski resort. I didnt know the name of the driver. He only spoke to my friend Ana and I in Georgian. I was smiling back. We were hitchhiking that morning when he picked us up on the icy road of Kazbegi. As we were taking turn after turn between 2000 and 2300 meters altitude, a metal cross hanging from the mirror of the white Mitsubishi groraumlimousine was shaking left to right. This drive was an unexpected treasure. The raw beauty of the landscape was meditative. A few horses were peace fully drinking water in the wide open space of the valley that the road was conquering. Going beyond my comfort zone, traveling abroad on my own came with so many intimate, meditative moments. Some of them were when I was learning to write in the Georgian alphabet. Others while I was listening to stories about the region, or when exploring the streets and the mountains of Georgia. Some camewhen I was tasting yet another of their traditional meals rich on aubergine, fruits, and nuts. EVERY GUEST IS SENT FROM GOD.Georgian proverbMy new friends from TbilisiIts no leap if you think youre ready for it I left Dublin for a month wanting to grow myself into becoming a stronger and more independent girlfriend and a bolder CMO. I accomplished my goal. I feel calmer and more confident now. I know that whatever happens, its all on me and I can deal with it. I will take a deep breath, analyze the situation, make a plan, follow my plan, test a few things, and succeed. This is a fundamental belief that I have now and enables me to be the person I aspired to be. I am proud I faced my fears. Whats your excuse to face your fears? Maybe you think you dont have the time or money to do it. You can make the time and you can make it work financially with any budget. No moment is perfect. If its perfect youre probably late. Yes, it is easier to find the time for such a trip when part of as each of us has 25 days of remote working per year. We encourage the team to explore internally to reflect on themselves, as we believe professional growth can only be unlocked when we grow as people. In any case, if you are curious about what and who pushed me into this trip, read my blog on why I decided to travel on my own for a month.

How Repetition Is Killing Your Newscast

How Repetition Is Killing Your NewscastHow Repetition Is Killing Your NewscastA local TV station with mora time committed to local nachrichtensendung broadcasts than its competitors can build its media brand around that fact. Several hours of local news each morning followed by a noon newscast, two more hours in the evening, then a late newscast provides a lot of time to inform viewers. Failing to use that time wisely by repeating too many stories too often can cause your marketing strategy to backfire. Assessing Damage Market research including focus groups can reveal how much viewers have noticed the repetition of stories and whether they have changed their viewing habits as a result. In a two-hour morning newscast, its possible that its not a problem at all. During that time of day, viewers may watch for only 15 or 20 minutes. If you repeat stories each half-hour, most people are going to see them only one time anyway. However, if you have a typical early evening news block th at runs from 5-630 p.m., you likely want viewers to stick around for 90 minutes. Repeating the saatkorn story every half hour during this part of the day can be a turnoff for people, especially if the report is presented in an identical way each time. More newscasts result in a bigger news hole that needs to be filled with fresh content, and viewers start reaching for the remote control when they realize theyre watching the same report they already viewed earlier in the day. A Fresh Approach A resourceful home cook can take a leftover Thanksgiving turkey and whip it up into a fresh new casserole. As a TV news producer, you can approach some news stories the same way. Report the basics of a house fire at 5 p.m., then follow up at 6 p.m. with new information such as an eyewitness who spotted the fire, called 911, and rescued a dog from the flames. The later report can include a quick recap of the basic facts and even include some of the same footage, but by keeping the focus on th e eyewitness, it still offers new information in a different way. TV news reporters and editors can help with this process by coordinating their efforts to break up one news story into multiple related reports. This works only with some stories and some facts. The 5 p.m. version cant be left stripped of basic information just to serve the 6 p.m. broadcast. For example, if emergency crews had to close off surrounding streets to fight the fire or if people died in the fire, those fundamental facts should be reported up front and not held for later. Journalists are trained to be able to report the same sets of facts from multiple perspectives. Marketing professionals can promote these different variations of the same story as fresh takes on similar content. Promotion and Teasing One of the ways to promote your newscast is through effective tease writing. A skilled news producer can use this to draw viewers through a long block of news, some of which may appear repetitive on the sur face. Viewers are more willing to sit through a story that does not interest them if they know it will be followed by a report on a topic they do care about. A news anchor could acknowledge that the first day of elementary school for local students was reported at 5, then promote a story at 6 that looks at how the same students are being kept safe as they walk home from school. This acknowledges that viewers have seen part of your coverage while trying to convince them to stick around because theyre about to see something new. Some stations go a step further and highlight an all-new story visually. You might see a font on the screen that reads, All New at 6 p.m. or something similar to showcase a story that was intentionally saved for the 6 oclock broadcast, even though it may have been put together the day before.

Improve your Hiring with an Annual Hiring Strategy

Improve your Hiring with an Annual Hiring StrategyImprove your Hiring with an Annual Hiring StrategyImprove your Hiring with an Annual Hiring Strategy PofeldtMany employers hire on an as-needed basis as the need arises. While that approach may have worked in the recession it doesnt work in todays strengthened job market a marketwhere competition for in-demand talent is steep. The power is now more on the employee side than the employer side, says Bob Johnson, practice leader, workforce communications at The David Group, a Cleveland-based firm that designs recruitment and retention communication programs.If you plan to hire in the coming year, an annual hiring strategy will help you develop a smart hiring plan that will support your growing company. These tips will help you get started.Take stock of your hiring needs. Speak with your leadership team about your companys talent needs in the coming year. To clarify these, Johnson recommends considering questions such asWhat talent needs to be hired over the next several years? At what pace?Are there specific hiring events or cycles to consider?Nicole Cox, chief recruitment officer at Decision Toolbox, a 112-employee recruiting firm, says her firm also does tsunami planning in its annual hiring strategy.We plan for the positive and negative scenarios What if all of this business came our way? What if all of this business dropped off? says Cox.Hiring ahead of demand is not deemed wise, unless you have a signed contract for new business and make your offers contingent on a signed contract, says Cox. Decision Toolbox revisits its annual hiring strategy every quarter to keep it current, she says.Evaluate your strategic goals. Consider your companys strategic goals as you write your annual hiring plan, advises Dave Carvajal, CEO of Dave Partners, a New York City-based executive-recruitment firm for high-growth technology companies.Map out your companys strategic goals over time what do you want to achieve in the next si x, 12, 18 and 24 months?Many companies aim for three to five major strategic outcomes in a given year in areas tied to market dominance. These areas might include revenue, profit margins, international expansion, entry into new markets and development of a new product line, product or service, Carvajal says. Considering those goals will help you determine what positions you need to fill in the coming year, he adds.Coordinate hiring needs across teams. FreightCenter, a 133-employee third-party freight logistics company in Palm Harbor, Fla., made about 30 hires in the past year.How did the company successfully grow its staff in such short order? By coordinating across teams.In management meetings held every Wednesday, FreightCenter leaders share information about upcoming hiring needs with the companys human resources manager, Tiffany Brown.Brown then factors these needs into the companys annual hiring plan. We want to make sure we control costs, hire the right talent and keep up with growth projections, she says.Once youre clear on your hiring goals, come up with a plan for your recruitment advertising, marketing and communications, Johnson advises. This plan should reflect your hiring timeline and budget.Create a branded job template. A customized job posting template with your companys logo and graphics will help your jobs stand out from the crowd and help reinforce your all-important employer brand. If I was communicating to software engineers in New York City, Id probably promote where the engineers weve hired are coming from, says Carvajal. Id talk about what their life is like at my company We follow an agile methodology. We have weekly hackathons.Define the candidate experience. Creating a written interview guide for your team to use with each candidate, along with a standardized coring system, can make it easier to achieve the goals in your annual hiring plan in an efficient way, say experts.You want your candidate experience to be seamless, especially if you are pursuing top talent.When candidates have a variety of choices, you dont want them to jump through as many hoops, says Cox. If the companys career page, online application process or interview process are bumpy, candidates may not stick around, say experts.Create a talent pipeline. You can avoid hiring on an as-needed basis by building a list of potential candidates to recruit.This can range from a simple database of all applicants to a full-out communications program, says Johnson. A cultivation program sends all those in the database recruitment content on a regular basis. This helps keep people connected to your company and alerts them to when a better-fitting opportunity may arise.Another way to build a talent pipeline is to host open houses at your company and invite candidates. Start an almost-invitation-only courtship process, Carvajal advises. That way you will get to know them on a deeper level.Then, the next time to need to fill a new position, youll have avoided the usual mad scramble, thanks to your well-considered annual hiring strategy.

Leadership Skills Examples for Resume Guide

Leadership Skills Examples for Resume Guide Effective decision-making includes time and experience. The Research When you produce your scholarship resume, youll need to sort through the situations youve done in life that might be considered pertinent to a college career. Sure, its simple to say you have leadership qualities. Naturally, the best method to turn into a good leader is to practice your abilities. You may leid have work-related leadership experience. At exactly the same time, leadership skills are crucial in the corporate world and ought to be part of a good resume. Leadership is a skill that could be learned. It requires the ability to build and maintain a strong and collaborative team of individuals working toward the same goal. The Battle Over Leadership Skills Examples for Resume and How to Win It Leadership isnt a position or title, its action and example. Resumes usually get only a fast review, or so the committee may not take the opportunity to review a long resume. Your honest listing of your previous job titles may also demonstrate a trend of leadership that is vital to any good resume. On looking it on-line, you will secure the record of templates for the particular position. The work application resume cover letter is your personal sale duplicate, and its a huge record employed in the job-hunting strategy. You may choose the template for the place you wish to apply. The Fundamentals of Leadership Skills Examples for Resume Revealed If you would like to be perceived as a manager, executive, or any different type of leader, you are in need of a strong CV to prove it. Industry recognition for your work and business awards demonstrate that youre not reluctant to assume a leadership position. It is not so much whether youve held a conventional leadership position (such as manager or supervisor) but how well it is possible to put certain skills into action. Technical skills play a critical function in producing the real pr oducts a provider is intended to produce. When people are seeking a position in an organization, there are particular skills that the employers will be searching for on the resume. There are lots of skills that may earn a candidate more attractive to an employer. Submitting a resume to reveal youre a valuable education leader is important to securing interviews. Sending generic resumes that dont match the work listing is an indication of poor organizational abilities, which is a significant element of leadership. Key skills are work-related skills that you want to do a job. Hard skills arent skills that are really hard to learn. Quantitative skills can be helpful in roles even where they arent specifically required, so its not a poor concept to list your quantitative skills even when applying for employment that doesnt cite certain abilities as requirements. Your organizational skills help to make sure that you are aware of how to control your time. So, having the capability to drive is most likely the top rated hard skill you should have to do the job. While there are lots of various ways to lead a business, there are a number of important pillars of effective leadership skills which may help define your style. It has to likewise be able to cite the reasons of your skills for the job you are going to be aiming for. There are several other individuals who had many diverse abilities and qualities. Today, companies know that soft skills are equally as critical as hard skills in regards to improving the most important thing. Soft skills incorporate generic skills that are pertinent to a collection of disciplines. In the majority of instances, your soft skills can boost your hard skills. Before you can properly consist of organizational skills in your resume, you want to have the ability to identify your distinctive skill collection. Because resumes are supposed to be a concise rendition of your experience and qualifications, selecting the best words to reveal leadership skills is vital. In case you havent, look at working to develop your soft skills at work. When composing your administrative assistant program, you might not find out how to convey leadership abilities and experience, especially in case you havent previously held a leadership position. Bear in mind, the majority of the distinctive skills that you set on your resume needs to be job-related skills taken from the work description and your best transferable skills.

Who Else Wants to Learn About Writing a Resume for Someone with No Experience?

Who Else Wants to Learn About Writing a Resume for Someone with No Experience? Building a resume can be a difficult task especially if youve got no prior work experience. You should have knowledge about ways to compose a technical resume. You should have knowledge about ways to form the technical resume. You will need experience to have a job but you require a job to acquire experience. If you wish to receive a job in a well-known company, do your very best to fulfill their standards and to present yourself accordingly. For each position, you are going to want to include your job title and business name. Do not invent a work history that you dont have. What You Dont Know About Writing a Resume for Someone with No Experience Different job postings will have different keywords and phrases, different job duties listed, etc. Based on your degree of experience and the jobs youre applying for, what you decide to concentrate on in your resume summary can fluctuate. If youre as king for work in retail, they dont care whether you can fix lamps. The most important reason you should is simply that you have to speak right to the particular job that youre applying for. You are going to have far better probability of convincing an employer that youre a strong candidate if you produce a personal connection with a hiring manager. Stick to the tips above, and youll have a resume that compensates for the absence of knowledge and gets you the interview. For somebody with a larger choice of feasible jobs, theres not anything wrong with creating more than one resume. Now you have to present your work history in which you have to list down company names in which you worked. As an example, as a waitress youre guaranteed to build skills in customer support, sales, and multi-tasking, all which might be very valuable to a prospective employer. 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 dont will need to discuss the way your function 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 a number of tasks at the same time.