Keeping It Cool

Keeping It Cool Keeping It Cool Keeping It CoolLooking up into the sky can remind us of some of humanitys greatest achievements. The moon landing is one. And though you may need a telescope to see it, the planet Mars reminds us of the next possible frontier in space. But ur universe potentially offers us so much mora without ever leaving the ground. That we havent taken more advantage of that medium-sized star in the center of our solar system surprises Shanhui Fan, professor of electrical engineering at Stanford University.The universe presents an enormous thermodynamic resource and there doesnt seem to be a large amount of work that looks into it and tries to explore it, he says. Weve known for a long time about what the universe can do and yet its been this way.According to Fan, the solar industry is an incredibly fast-growing industry and the advantage of solar cells can be utilized to a much greater degree. But even though the sun is involved, the strange thing about these cells is that greater efficiency can actually be achieved by keeping the cells cooled, something that is not such an easy task.You would think Fans team of researchers opted to work on the roof of the electrical engineering building just to get closer to the sun, but it was actually chosen for its construction flat and smooth, just like they needed to put their work to the test. They put silicon material over a solar absorber, which Fan says has a similar makeup to a solar cell, and waited to see if cooling would take effect.These two solar absorbing structures may look the same, but the one on the right has a cooling layer on top. Image Prof. Shanhui Fan / Stanford.It was within minutes that we saw the cooling effect but the experiment ran for several hours where we had the structure on the roof and recorded the temperature of the structure, he says. We found it had a temperature of about 13 degrees Celsius, which is truly much cooler relatively speaking when compared to the structure w ithout the layer on top of it. This is not a solar cell experiment, but if one can lower the temperature of a cell by even 10 degrees Celsius then that would translate into an efficiency enhancement of perhaps more than one percentage point. That would be very significant, and it could save a great deal of money, especially when you consider solar is a billion-dollar industry.The absorber was partly inspired by an earlier radiated cooling project of which Fan was a participant.When you look at a practical solar cell, every layer serves a number of different purposes, he says. The overlayer typically is used for protection purposes and what we point out in our work is, its inefficient to do protection. For the functionality for these overlayers, a longer term challenge is designing overlayers for cooling purposes but also to be able to preserve all the other functionality for these overlayers.The potential applications for their work are numerous, he says. Were talking about a catego ry we call lower preserving cooling, he says. An absorption property of a given object, for example. Think of color and solar and the effect on temperature. For example, lets say you have a red automobile, which means it absorbs a certain amount of sunlight. But you want it as cold as possible under the sun. This work may help that. Again, the universe is offering up answers, we just have to take advantage of it.Eric Butterman is an independent writer.Learn about the latest energy solutions at ASMEsPower Energy Conference and Exhibition. For Further Discussion The universe is offering up answers, we just have to take advantage of it.Prof. Shanhui Fan, Stanford University

5Â Steps to Improving Engagement in Meetings

5Steps to Improving Engagement in Meetings 5Steps to Improving Engagement in Meetings The interview for that new job youre hoping to get. The coffee date with your rolleal hero and, hopefully, future mentor. The make-or-break sales demo with that perfect-fit client. The last-ditch attempt to mend a broken partnership.When everyone in the room understands whats at stake, engagement is automatic. We dont worry about engagement in these situations. Instead, we focus on success. When you are clear about why your group needs to meet and what you want to accomplish together, engagement is natural.Sadly, many meetings lack this clarity.The good news Every meeting can be as focused, compelling, and engaging as the high-stakes meetings listed above when you follow these five steps 1. Define What You Want People to ContributeGet clear about what you want to help each person actively do or say during the meeting. Engagement involves more than simply paying attention Active engagement results in observable behavior.It helps to visualize the meeting in advance and think through everyone invited. Picture in your mind what each person will do in your best-case scenario. Thats the engagement you want.If you picture someone just listening quietly, they probably dont belong at your meeting. Of the 16 types of meetings businesses run, only two (training and broadcasts) expect a passive audience. The rest of our business meetings are not spectator sports only active players belong in the game. 2. Ask for EngagementDo you want written feedback? Verbal input in a go-around? A show of hands? Get specific and provide examples.This seems obvious, and thats actually the problem. To the person leading the meeting, its obvious how things should play out, because they have thought about it in advance. Meeting leaders frequently forget to fill everyone else in, though. They dont give people advance notice about how to prepare for the meeting, and they dont ask clear questions during the m eeting. Then, they get frustrated when no one participates.Remember You must explicitly ask for engagement to get engagement. 3. Make Space for People to EngageMake koranvers you have enough meeting time for engagement. For example, to get feedback from 10 people with each speaking for just two minutes, you need 20 minutes.Many leaders prefer meetings with five or fewer people precisely because its far easier to make sure everyone has a chance to contribute in a small group. We cant keep all meetings tiny, though. With more people involved, you have three options- Make the meeting longer so everyone has time to speak.- Break out some facilitation skills. There are great ways to engage large groups, all of which require advance planning and some know-how to pull off.- Accept that youre going to basically ignore some of the people in the meeting.This last option is the default choice in most corporations. Its also a lousy way to treat people. 4. Acknowledge ContributionsAt the very le ast, people who make a contribution to the meeting deserve thanks.For many individuals, speaking up in a group means taking a personal risk. Some people are shy, and some environments are hostile. Whether the risk arises from internal or external factors, it still takes courage and effort to overcome. When this contribution is then glossed over, when its dismissed, or when you havent made time for it, people learn that the risk was not worth the effort.Many high-performing kollektivs make a point of reserving time at the end of each meeting for sharing appreciations, where individuals publicly thank one another for specific contributions. This is a fabulous way to acknowledge the value people bring, improve team relationships, and reinforce the benefits of contributing for those who might be reluctant to speak up. 5. Use What You ReceiveMost importantly, make sure contributions made during the meeting impact what happens after the meeting. With our high-stakes meetings, this is a no -brainer. Can you imagine a salesperson failing to send over a contract after a successful demo? Hardly. In these cases, we know that the decisions we make in the meeting will result in action after the meeting.That shouldnt be different for other meetings - and yet, it often it is.For example, strategic planning workshops are notorious for creating a significant outcome that never gets used, and not because they fail to engage participants. Its possible to run a fabulously engaging workshop to build out your companys strategic plan, only to then have that plan sit on the shelf for a year.When it comes to engagement, the rule is use it or lose it. Clever facilitation tricks cant get people engaged if they learnengagement doesnt matter. When people see theyve made a difference, however, theyll contribute again.- Every meeting presents an opportunity for engagement and the creation of new value. For some meetings, this opportunity is obvious. For others, we have work to do. When you follow the five simple steps outlined above, youve got a great shot at transforming every meeting into one worth your teams investment.J. Elise Keith is the cofounder of Lucid Meetings and the author of Where the Action Is The Meetings That Make or Break Your Organization. Connect with her on Twitter EliseID8.

You are less likely to meet your significant other at work now

You are less likely to meet yur significant other at work nowYou are less likely to meet your significant other at work nowIf you watch cable, it may seem as though everyones meeting their significant other at work. Superstore, Brooklyn Nine-Nineand even The Flash - the meet-cutes on the job abound in our binge-worthy TV shows.But though it may seem romantic, that kind of intimate relationship isnt oh-so likely in real life. Only about 20% of heterosexualcouples met as coworkers in the 90s, and now that numbers just above 10%. The probability of meeting at work is even lower for same-sex couples.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moraIn fact, a recent researchdraft by academics at Stanford University and the University of New Mexico found that, from the end of World War II through 2013, there was one way that at least heterosexual couples tended to meet, and its something we take for granted The intermediation of friends.Onesclosefriendsandfamilyhave, probably since the beginning of time, been the essential network foci that enable connections to other people,i.e.thefriendsofonesfriends, according to the research note.The internet has replaced our friendsIn other words, for decades and maybe centuries, our friends have been setting us up, and weve gone along with their blind dates and party introductions. But no more. Not since the Internet took over our dating lives.The report uses data from a 2017 survey to show that, beginning around 2013, the most popular way heterosexual couples are meeting is online (same-sex couples have been more inclined toward the online space for decades).Meeting online has displaced every other way of meeting, including meeting at work,Michael Rosenfeld, one of the authors from Stanford, told Ladders via email. Second, greater awareness of sexual harassment as a problem has possibly put a damper on peoples initiatives to woo their co workers.They have quite a few hypotheses on why apps and websites such as Tinder, eHarmony, and Match.com are replacing loved ones as our matchmakers. The pool of candidates is much larger online, they say, and matches may be potentially more discreet than dating a friends friend. Contrary to what most may think, online dating could seem safer to some people, who appreciate the chance to vet their date before meeting in-person. And dating apps tend to be up-to-date with good algorithms, compared to the social judgment of a friend that could perhaps be off.Whatever the true reason, it seems were not looking to our office mates for potential matches, nor are we seeking recommendations from our friends and family as often. Its all about the online space now, so dont believe your favorite sitcom.WefindthatInternetmeetingisdisplacingtherolesthatfamilyandfriendsonceplayedin bringingcouplestogether, the notes authors wrote.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will ma ke you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

19 activities super successful people do over long weekends

19 activities super successful people do over long weekends19 activities super successful people do over long weekendsWith the long weekend approaching, it is interesting to look at how super successful people spend their free time. Do they totally unplug from work or do they use this as a time to pursue more projects? Or, do they just have six-hour brunches?Here are the long weekend activities of several successful people.1. They dress differentlyFashion mogul Tory Burch has a weekend wardrobe. I dress differently in the country than in the city. I wear tennis whites or our lightweight button-down camp shirts with espadrilles, she told Travel Leisure. And Im more drawn to color- my closet in the Hamptons is very colorful.2. They update their social mediaThe weekend can be a great time to share what you are up to on social media.Fashion designerRebecca Minkoff, as well as Burch and Lauren Conrad, love to post photos to Instagram on the weekends. While otherbeibeis like Ryan Seacrest , Nina Garcia, and Martha Stewart all love a good Pinterest post.3. They go to brunchSuper successful people love a good brunch. Martha Stewart is known to throw some great ones.4. They play with their kidsTwitter cofounder Biz Stone said in the new book My Morning Routine How Successful People Start Every Day Inspired, Ive been playing with my son upon waking up since he welches born. My routine has changed very little since he came along.Jessica Alba, the CEO and Founder of The Honest Company, also devotes her weekend to her three children and husband.5. They take thinking breaksBusiness magnate Elon Musk wrote in a Tweet recently, Need to have long uninterrupted times to think. Cant be creative otherwise.Ladders is now on SmartNewsDownload the SmartNews app and add the Ladders channel to read the latest career news and advice wherever you go.Virgin Group founder Richard Branson also agrees with this school of thought. Open your calendar and schedule time just to dream.6. They wor k outWorking out is a big part of most successful peoples weekend routines. The benefits of exercisewhen you have a stressful job have been reported on obsessively. In addition to helping with stress relief and giving you more energy, exercise boosts your cognitive functioning and improves your memory. Burch and Vogue editor Anna Wintour play tennis, Vanguard chairman Bill McNabb aims to fit in a midday workout three or four times a week. Katherine Power, the CEO of Clique Media, says Every Saturday, I do Cardio Barre in the valley with my childhood friend and Sunday is my day of rest.7. They totally go off the gridThough some people love to be on social media all weekend, others totally check out. Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg turns off her schmelzglas on weekday nights and for parts of the weekend also. MSNBC news host Rachel Maddow likes to go to her cabin in Massachusetts, which has no television.8. They prep their meals for the next weekSundays are a great time to prep your meal s for the whole next week (especially work salads) Cameron Diaz is known to cook up a storm on Sunday to prep for her week.In my house, on Sundays, you can usually find me in the kitchen getting my food ready for the week, Diaz writes in her book,The Body Book. I tell my friends that I cant meet for lunch I tell my nieces and nephews that if they want to hang out, it will have to be at my house. I make sure not to have any meetings or calls scheduled during that time, because that time is SO IMPORTANT for me.9. They go on strategy walksSome combine exercise with brainstorming like DiaCo CEO Nadia Boujarwah. She told Business Insider that she and her cofounder, Almost every weekend we go on a long walk, most often down the West Side highway, and spend a couple hours outside, thinking about bigger-picture questions. Some of the more creative thinking happens then.10. They do yogaYoga differs from normal exercise a bit because of the meditation component. Stanton Kawer, CEO and chairma n of Blue Chip Marketing Worldwide, explained in his article forForbesthat, Yoga helps make me a more effective CEO by reorienting my outlook on lifemy buoyancy of spirit. I spend 90 minutes in a studio feeling like a 10-year-old boy. How could I not have fun? I am doing the real work of building muscles and increasing my agility, but with poses with Sanskrit names like Surya Namaskar or equally fun English names like Warrior. I begin in tadasana, or mountain pose, as I set my intention, and I end up in savasana, or corpse pose, allowing my mind and body to clear out from a period of extreme labor.Skinnygirl CEO Bethenny Frankel, a devoted yogi, said in an interview with SELF, Yoga makes me feel really good and it makes me calm. Yoga absolutely helps with my overall happiness. Anything soothing that is going to make you feel more peaceful is beneficial in all aspects.11. They indulge in foodBravo executive and TV personality Andy Cohen works out a lot but he also loves to indulge. S ome of his favorite cheats include Reeses peanut butter cups, chocolate chip cookies, and dark chocolate. He also likes an omelet on the weekend.Ben Anderson, the cofounder and CEO of Amino Apps, also likes to try new restaurants.12. They get to know their users or customersAnderson told Business Insider, Sometimes Ill chat with our users. Thats kind of a hobby of mine, to get to know them better and really understand who they are so I can build a better product for them.13. They practice their hobbiesWarren Buffett can be found playing his ukulele on the weekend and Meryl Streep enjoys knitting.14. They get spiritualRyan Williams, the CEO of Cadre, regularly attends church on Sundays. Its something thats pretty meaningful to me, spirituality. Its nice to be able to disconnect from the professional side of things and put things into perspective.15. They workAuthor Gretchen Rubin saves certain tasks for the weekend.One hour working on non-recurrent, non-urgent tasks - the kinds of l ittle jobs that drag me down, but never get done, she says. Ive found that something that can be done at any time is often done at no time, so I use Power Hour to order a new office chair, fix my shredder, make a photo album from my last year of photos, etc.16. They readRubin also makes time for books.I have something called Study Time, when I spend an hour doing study reading. That means reading a book thats not for work, but something that I justwantto read.17. They get up super earlyMany super successful people like Apple CEO Tim Cook and Ellevest CEO Sallie Krawcheck do not sleep in, even on the weekends. Melody McCloskey, founder and CEO of StyleSeat, trained herself to be a morning routine and now rises at 545 AM most days.Of course it wasnt easy at first, she told CNBC. It was torture getting up that early I was never naturally a morning person. But now its become routine, and I wake up pretty early on weekends too.18. They help othersSocial media expert and influencer Natali e Zfat says, Like most of us, my weekdays are largely focused on work (and by proxy, myself). How canIentice new clients?How canIfinish my to-do list?How canIaccomplish more/achieve more?To offset the extreme focus on myself and my business, I strive to spend my weekends helping others whether professionally (carving out an hour to help a friend fix their resume) or personally (checking out apartments with my friend whos about to break up with her boyfriend). I sort of become a Jewish mom on the weekends, and Im ok with that.19. Reflect on the weekBill Gates looks at the weekend as a time to reflect. Its fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure.

The pros and cons of joining your companys wellness program

The pros and cons of joining your companys wohlbefinden programThe pros and cons of joining your companys wellness programAs the conversation about wellness develops and matures, companies such as Disney and Whole Foods have introduced programs that incentivize healthy living among their employees. So is it time to strap on your corporate Fitbit and step onto an employer-provided scale?If sharing personal details about your weight, glucose, and cholesterol through your employer gives you pause, youre notlage alone. The Wall Street Journal reports that employees are feeling uneasy about the data their companies wellness providers are collecting, and not everyone loves the idea that organizations are allowing someones health to affect their personal finances.In fact, in West Virginia, a teachers strike last year was in part because of a wellness program that slapped those who did not meet certain measured health achievements with a $500 increase in their annual insurance deductible.Peo ple felt really violated, Tega Toney, a West Virginia teacher, told the Journal. It was a Big Brother issue.Conversely, financial incentives are a major reason why employees adopt their companys wellness program in the first place. Incentives for participation are on the rise in 2018, the average annual maximum incentive was $784, according to the Journal. Incentives can take the form of prizes, gift cards, or health insurance discounts, to name a few.Are wellness programs actually helpful?For companies, implementing a health-related initiative is often a financial decision as well. Though its unclear if employee participation in wellness programs actually leads to employer savings in medical spending (one study cited by The Journal indicates otherwise), some organizations have saved huge sums by proactively addressing their workers health.Since Cleveland Clinic started its wellness program in 2009, it has saved $668 mio and experienced a decline in sick leave.The government and you r employer cant make you healthy. Its impossible, Paul Terpeluk, medical director of employee health services at the clinic, told The Journal. But what we can do is create an environment where youre incentivized to be healthy.For some workers, these programs work well.Chereesa Williams, an employee at King Ranch, has lost 15 pounds in a year and saves $1200 annually on her health premiums. Nowadays if you dont have your health, you dont have anything, she told The Journal.But for others, the data being collected poses broader questions - can information be directly connected to them? Where exactly is their data going, and how is it being used? What does all this mean for privacy?Many wellness providers retain the right to sell aggregate user data to advertisers and others, which critics fear could be matched with other information and potentially risk individual exposure, according to the Journal. That means that sensitive information could become public - and on a smaller scale, the Journal reported that its possible a provider would notify the employer about which individuals succeeded in meeting health markers as part of a program.Some of this could get very predatory, Pam Dixon, executive director of the World Privacy Forum, told The Journal. I think wellness programs are fantastic. But we need to do more to protect peoples data.

Dirty Facts About Undergraduate Research Assistant Resume Sample Uncovered

Dirty Facts About Undergraduate Research Assistant Resume Sample Uncovered Details of Undergraduate Research Assistant Resume Sample Legal assistants must go through various confidential which, apart from the customer and supervising lawyer, nobody knows. The appointment is created with the understanding that the essential services will add to the expert training of the student. Deal first with the requirements and see the way you can show experience or education that matches the most essential job duties. The particular duties of an administrative research assistant will be different based on the subject being examined. For example, you might offer an expert summary that illustrates your career objectives and plans and your areas of scientific interest. Writing a resume to submit an application for an undergraduate research assistant position might be challenging in the feeling that one wants to convince a hiring manager he or shes well worth the money, time, and resources thatll be needed for training and induction. There are several different techniques to compose a resume. There are a number of ways to compose an effective resume. Undergraduate Research Assistant Resume Sample Features With this kind of a small window of opportunity, you should have your most recent experience front and center so the possible employer can immediately see what you can do to help the organization and if its pertinent to their existing needs. The procedure is simple, but it require an extremely in depth eye to make sure the appropriate data will be added. Doing research is a difficult point to do as it needs precise outputs that may help an organization know the items they want to get. The contents you will insert in your work experience has to be well organized so the employer can understand it well. A digital assistant performs remote tasks across numerous fascinating industries but the center of the job is administrative. Furthermore, you can look for res earch technician jobs on Monster. Consider your own work experience, and where you are able to quantify it. You want to begin with the latest job experience. The Undergraduate Research Assistant resume might not be too full of information at this point, but this is alright, since an excessive amount of information really isnt the point here. Writing the ideal research assistant resume objective or summary can be complicated. Speak to a faculty member in an area where you want to conduct research. Find out more about the necessities of a job. What Undergraduate Research Assistant Resume Sample Is - and What it Is Not If youre forming technical resume then it has to be rightly drafted and organized. 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Negotiation Week

Negotiation Week Search Negotiation Week Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemailIts time to start negotiating again.We know its not easy and we know its uncomfortable. Years of layoffs and a faltering economy made salary negotiation an afterthought for many people who felt lucky to simply have a job in the first place. Thats why 41% of American workers did not negotiate for the position they currently hold. But the economy is slowly recovering. Hiring is once again on the rise. Which means its time. Time to ask for more during the job interview. Time to ask for that pay increase you havent gotten in five years. Time to stop leaving money on the table. And Salary.com can help.The main problems people face regarding negotiating are zero preparation, no confidence, and a lack of negotiating skills. Salary.com uses the most accurate employer-reported salary data for more than 4,000 job titles to let you know how much money you should be making, which gives you added leverage a nd increased confidence going into the negotiation. We also provide expert tips regarding some specific negotiating tactics, as well as instructions how to negotiate other parts of your compensation package such as vacation time, work/life flexibility, benefits, and more.Were dedicated to helping you help yourself professionally, and well supply you with the data and tools you need to negotiate successfully. 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Time to stop leaving money on the table. And Salary.com can help.The main problems people face regarding negotiating are zero preparation, no confidence, and a lack of negotiating skills. Salary.com uses the most accurate employer-reported salary data for more than 4,000 job titles to let you know how much money you should be making, which gives you added leverage and increased confidence going into the negotiation. We also provide expert tips regarding some specific negotiating tactics, as well as instructions how to negotiate other parts of your compensation package such as vacation time, work/life flexibility, benefits, and more.Were dedicated to helping you help yourself professionally, and well supply you w ith the data and tools you need to negotiate successfully. 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Time to stop leaving money on the table. And Salary.com can help.The main problems people face regarding negotiating are zero preparation, no confidence, and a lack of negotiating skills. Salary.com uses the most accurate employer-reported salary data for more than 4,000 job titles to let you know how much money you should be making, which gives you added leverage and increased confidence going into the negotiation. We also provide expert tips regarding some specific negotiating tactics, as well as instructions how to negotiate other parts of your compensation package such as vacation time, work/life flexibility, benefits, and more.Were dedicated to helping you help yourself professionally, and well supply you with the data and tools you need to negotiate successfully. Because its time Readthis years Do You Negotiate?survey results.Related Salary.com Content 5 Reasons Your Company is a Lousy distributionspolitik to Work Millennials Why Are They Still Borrowing Money from Their Parents? 3 Reasons Not to Negotiate Salary After Accepting an Offer From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles Negotiation Negotiation WeekNegotiation Week Search Negotiation Week Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemailIts time to start negotiating again.We know its not easy and we know its uncomfortable. Years of layoffs and a faltering economy made salary negotiation an afterthought for many people who felt lucky to simply have a job in the first place. Thats why 41% of American workers did not negotiate for the position they currently hold. But the economy is slowly recovering. Hiring is once again on the rise. Which means its time. Time to ask for more during the job interview. Time to ask for that pay increase you havent gotten in five years. 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Because its time Readthis years Do You Negotiate?survey results.Related Salary.com Content 5 Reasons Your Company is a Lousy distribution policy to Work Millennials Why Are They Still Borrowing Money from Their Parents? 3 Reasons Not to Negotiate Salary After Accepting an Offer Fro m our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles Negotiation Negotiation WeekNegotiation Week Search Negotiation Week Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemailIts time to start negotiating again.We know its not easy and we know its uncomfortable. Years of layoffs and a faltering economy made salary negotiation an afterthought for many people who felt lucky to simply have a job in the first place. Thats why 41% of American workers did not negotiate for the position they currently hold. But the economy is slowly recovering. Hiring is once again on the rise. Which means its time. Time to ask for more during the job interview. Time to ask for that pay increase you havent gotten in five years. Time to stop leaving money on the table. And Salary.com can help.The main problems people face regarding negotiating are zero preparation, no confidence, and a lack of negotiating skills. Salary.com uses the most accurate employer-reported salary data for more than 4,000 job titles to let you know how much money you should be making, which gives you added leverage and increased confidence going into the negotiation. We also provide expert tips regarding some specific negotiating tactics, as well as instructions how to negotiate other parts of your compensation package such as vacation time, work/life flexibility, benefits, and more.Were dedicated to helping you help yourself professionally, and well supply you with the data and tools you need to negotiate successfully. Because its time Readthis years Do You Negotiate?survey results.Related Salary.com Content 5 Reasons Your Company is a Lousy distribution policy to Work Millennials Why Are They Still Borrowing Money from Their Parents? 3 Reasons Not to Negotiate Salary After Accepting an Offer From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles Negotiation Negotiation WeekNegotiation Week Search Negotiation Week Share this articleTwi tterLinkedinFacebookemailIts time to start negotiating again.We know its not easy and we know its uncomfortable. Years of layoffs and a faltering economy made salary negotiation an afterthought for many people who felt lucky to simply have a job in the first place. Thats why 41% of American workers did not negotiate for the position they currently hold. But the economy is slowly recovering. Hiring is once again on the rise. Which means its time. Time to ask for more during the job interview. Time to ask for that pay increase you havent gotten in five years. Time to stop leaving money on the table. And Salary.com can help.The main problems people face regarding negotiating are zero preparation, no confidence, and a lack of negotiating skills. Salary.com uses the most accurate employer-reported salary data for more than 4,000 job titles to let you know how much money you should be making, which gives you added leverage and increased confidence going into the negotiation. We also provi de expert tips regarding some specific negotiating tactics, as well as instructions how to negotiate other parts of your compensation package such as vacation time, work/life flexibility, benefits, and more.Were dedicated to helping you help yourself professionally, and well supply you with the data and tools you need to negotiate successfully. Because its time Readthis years Do You Negotiate?survey results.Related Salary.com Content 5 Reasons Your Company is a Lousy distributions-mix to Work Millennials Why Are They Still Borrowing Money from Their Parents? 3 Reasons Not to Negotiate Salary After Accepting an Offer From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles Negotiation Negotiation WeekNegotiation Week Search Negotiation Week Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemailIts time to start negotiating again.We know its not easy and we know its uncomfortable. Years of layoffs and a faltering economy made salary negotiation a n afterthought for many people who felt lucky to simply have a job in the first place. Thats why 41% of American workers did not negotiate for the position they currently hold. But the economy is slowly recovering. Hiring is once again on the rise. Which means its time. Time to ask for more during the job interview. Time to ask for that pay increase you havent gotten in five years. Time to stop leaving money on the table. And Salary.com can help.The main problems people face regarding negotiating are zero preparation, no confidence, and a lack of negotiating skills. Salary.com uses the most accurate employer-reported salary data for more than 4,000 job titles to let you know how much money you should be making, which gives you added leverage and increased confidence going into the negotiation. We also provide expert tips regarding some specific negotiating tactics, as well as instructions how to negotiate other parts of your compensation package such as vacation time, work/life flex ibility, benefits, and more.Were dedicated to helping you help yourself professionally, and well supply you with the data and tools you need to negotiate successfully. Because its time Readthis years Do You Negotiate?survey results.Related Salary.com Content 5 Reasons Your Company is a Lousy distributions-mix to Work Millennials Why Are They Still Borrowing Money from Their Parents? 3 Reasons Not to Negotiate Salary After Accepting an Offer From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles Negotiation Negotiation WeekNegotiation Week Search Negotiation Week Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemailIts time to start negotiating again.We know its not easy and we know its uncomfortable. Years of layoffs and a faltering economy made salary negotiation an afterthought for many people who felt lucky to simply have a job in the first place. Thats why 41% of American workers did not negotiate for the position they currently hold. Bu t the economy is slowly recovering. Hiring is once again on the rise. Which means its time. Time to ask for more during the job interview. Time to ask for that pay increase you havent gotten in five years. Time to stop leaving money on the table. And Salary.com can help.The main problems people face regarding negotiating are zero preparation, no confidence, and a lack of negotiating skills. Salary.com uses the most accurate employer-reported salary data for more than 4,000 job titles to let you know how much money you should be making, which gives you added leverage and increased confidence going into the negotiation. We also provide expert tips regarding some specific negotiating tactics, as well as instructions how to negotiate other parts of your compensation package such as vacation time, work/life flexibility, benefits, and more.Were dedicated to helping you help yourself professionally, and well supply you with the data and tools you need to negotiate successfully. Because its time Readthis years Do You Negotiate?survey results.Related Salary.com Content 5 Reasons Your Company is a Lousy distribution policy to Work Millennials Why Are They Still Borrowing Money from Their Parents? 3 Reasons Not to Negotiate Salary After Accepting an Offer From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles Negotiation Negotiation WeekNegotiation Week Search Negotiation Week Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemailIts time to start negotiating again.We know its not easy and we know its uncomfortable. Years of layoffs and a faltering economy made salary negotiation an afterthought for many people who felt lucky to simply have a job in the first place. Thats why 41% of American workers did not negotiate for the position they currently hold. But the economy is slowly recovering. Hiring is once again on the rise. Which means its time. Time to ask for more during the job interview. Time to ask for that pay increase you havent gotten in five years. Time to stop leaving money on the table. And Salary.com can help.The main problems people face regarding negotiating are zero preparation, no confidence, and a lack of negotiating skills. Salary.com uses the most accurate employer-reported salary data for more than 4,000 job titles to let you know how much money you should be making, which gives you added leverage and increased confidence going into the negotiation. We also provide expert tips regarding some specific negotiating tactics, as well as instructions how to negotiate other parts of your compensation package such as vacation time, work/life flexibility, benefits, and more.Were dedicated to helping you help yourself professionally, and well supply you with the data and tools you need to negotiate successfully. Because its time Readthis years Do You Negotiate?survey results.Related Salary.com Content 5 Reasons Your Company is a Lousy distribution policy to Work Millennials Why Are They Still Borrowing Money from Their Parents? 3 Reasons Not to Negotiate Salary After Accepting an Offer From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles Negotiation Negotiation WeekNegotiation Week Search Negotiation Week Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemailIts time to start negotiating again.We know its not easy and we know its uncomfortable. Years of layoffs and a faltering economy made salary negotiation an afterthought for many people who felt lucky to simply have a job in the first place. Thats why 41% of American workers did not negotiate for the position they currently hold. But the economy is slowly recovering. Hiring is once again on the rise. Which means its time. Time to ask for more during the job interview. Time to ask for that pay increase you havent gotten in five years. Time to stop leaving money on the table. And Salary.com can help.The main problems people face regarding negotiating are zero preparation, no confid ence, and a lack of negotiating skills. Salary.com uses the most accurate employer-reported salary data for more than 4,000 job titles to let you know how much money you should be making, which gives you added leverage and increased confidence going into the negotiation. We also provide expert tips regarding some specific negotiating tactics, as well as instructions how to negotiate other parts of your compensation package such as vacation time, work/life flexibility, benefits, and more.Were dedicated to helping you help yourself professionally, and well supply you with the data and tools you need to negotiate successfully. Because its time Readthis years Do You Negotiate?survey results.Related Salary.com Content 5 Reasons Your Company is a Lousy distributions-mix to Work Millennials Why Are They Still Borrowing Money from Their Parents? 3 Reasons Not to Negotiate Salary After Accepting an Offer From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles Negotiation Negotiation WeekNegotiation Week Search Negotiation Week Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemailIts time to start negotiating again.We know its not easy and we know its uncomfortable. Years of layoffs and a faltering economy made salary negotiation an afterthought for many people who felt lucky to simply have a job in the first place. Thats why 41% of American workers did not negotiate for the position they currently hold. But the economy is slowly recovering. Hiring is once again on the rise. Which means its time. Time to ask for more during the job interview. Time to ask for that pay increase you havent gotten in five years. Time to stop leaving money on the table. And Salary.com can help.The main problems people face regarding negotiating are zero preparation, no confidence, and a lack of negotiating skills. Salary.com uses the most accurate employer-reported salary data for more than 4,000 job titles to let you know how much money you should be making, which gives you added leverage and increased confidence going into the negotiation. We also provide expert tips regarding some specific negotiating tactics, as well as instructions how to negotiate other parts of your compensation package such as vacation time, work/life flexibility, benefits, and more.Were dedicated to helping you help yourself professionally, and well supply you with the data and tools you need to negotiate successfully. Because its time Readthis years Do You Negotiate?survey results.Related Salary.com Content 5 Reasons Your Company is a Lousy distributions-mix to Work Millennials Why Are They Still Borrowing Money from Their Parents? 3 Reasons Not to Negotiate Salary After Accepting an Offer From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles Negotiation Negotiation WeekNegotiation Week Search Negotiation Week Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemailIts time to start negotiating again.We know its not easy and we know its uncomfortable. Years of layoffs and a faltering economy made salary negotiation an afterthought for many people who felt lucky to simply have a job in the first place. Thats why 41% of American workers did not negotiate for the position they currently hold. But the economy is slowly recovering. Hiring is once again on the rise. Which means its time. Time to ask for more during the job interview. Time to ask for that pay increase you havent gotten in five years. Time to stop leaving money on the table. And Salary.com can help.The main problems people face regarding negotiating are zero preparation, no confidence, and a lack of negotiating skills. Salary.com uses the most accurate employer-reported salary data for more than 4,000 job titles to let you know how much money you should be making, which gives you added leverage and increased confidence going into the negotiation. We also provide expert tips regarding some specific negotiating tactics, as well as in structions how to negotiate other parts of your compensation package such as vacation time, work/life flexibility, benefits, and more.Were dedicated to helping you help yourself professionally, and well supply you with the data and tools you need to negotiate successfully. Because its time Readthis years Do You Negotiate?survey results.Related Salary.com Content 5 Reasons Your Company is a Lousy distributionspolitik to Work Millennials Why Are They Still Borrowing Money from Their Parents? 3 Reasons Not to Negotiate Salary After Accepting an Offer From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles Negotiation Negotiation WeekNegotiation Week Search Negotiation Week Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemailIts time to start negotiating again.We know its not easy and we know its uncomfortable. Years of layoffs and a faltering economy made salary negotiation an afterthought for many people who felt lucky to simply have a job in the first place. Thats why 41% of American workers did not negotiate for the position they currently hold. But the economy is slowly recovering. Hiring is once again on the rise. Which means its time. Time to ask for more during the job interview. Time to ask for that pay increase you havent gotten in five years. Time to stop leaving money on the table. And Salary.com can help.The main problems people face regarding negotiating are zero preparation, no confidence, and a lack of negotiating skills. Salary.com uses the most accurate employer-reported salary data for more than 4,000 job titles to let you know how much money you should be making, which gives you added leverage and increased confidence going into the negotiation. We also provide expert tips regarding some specific negotiating tactics, as well as instructions how to negotiate other parts of your compensation package such as vacation time, work/life flexibility, benefits, and more.Were dedicated to helping you help yoursel f professionally, and well supply you with the data and tools you need to negotiate successfully. Because its time Readthis years Do You Negotiate?survey results.Related Salary.com Content 5 Reasons Your Company is a Lousy distribution policy to Work Millennials Why Are They Still Borrowing Money from Their Parents? 3 Reasons Not to Negotiate Salary After Accepting an Offer From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles Negotiation Negotiation WeekNegotiation Week Search Negotiation Week Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemailIts time to start negotiating again.We know its not easy and we know its uncomfortable. Years of layoffs and a faltering economy made salary negotiation an afterthought for many people who felt lucky to simply have a job in the first place. Thats why 41% of American workers did not negotiate for the position they currently hold. But the economy is slowly recovering. Hiring is once again on the rise . Which means its time. Time to ask for more during the job interview. Time to ask for that pay increase you havent gotten in five years. Time to stop leaving money on the table. And Salary.com can help.The main problems people face regarding negotiating are zero preparation, no confidence, and a lack of negotiating skills. Salary.com uses the most accurate employer-reported salary data for more than 4,000 job titles to let you know how much money you should be making, which gives you added leverage and increased confidence going into the negotiation. We also provide expert tips regarding some specific negotiating tactics, as well as instructions how to negotiate other parts of your compensation package such as vacation time, work/life flexibility, benefits, and more.Were dedicated to helping you help yourself professionally, and well supply you with the data and tools you need to negotiate successfully. Because its time Readthis years Do You Negotiate?survey results.Related Salary. com Content 5 Reasons Your Company is a Lousy distributionspolitik to Work Millennials Why Are They Still Borrowing Money from Their Parents? 3 Reasons Not to Negotiate Salary After Accepting an Offer From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles Negotiation Negotiation WeekNegotiation Week Search Negotiation Week Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemailIts time to start negotiating again.We know its not easy and we know its uncomfortable. Years of layoffs and a faltering economy made salary negotiation an afterthought for many people who felt lucky to simply have a job in the first place. Thats why 41% of American workers did not negotiate for the position they currently hold. But the economy is slowly recovering. Hiring is once again on the rise. Which means its time. Time to ask for more during the job interview. Time to ask for that pay increase you havent gotten in five years. Time to stop leaving money on the tabl e. And Salary.com can help.The main problems people face regarding negotiating are zero preparation, no confidence, and a lack of negotiating skills. Salary.com uses the most accurate employer-reported salary data for more than 4,000 job titles to let you know how much money you should be making, which gives you added leverage and increased confidence going into the negotiation. We also provide expert tips regarding some specific negotiating tactics, as well as instructions how to negotiate other parts of your compensation package such as vacation time, work/life flexibility, benefits, and more.Were dedicated to helping you help yourself professionally, and well supply you with the data and tools you need to negotiate successfully. Because its time Readthis years Do You Negotiate?survey results.Related Salary.com Content 5 Reasons Your Company is a Lousy distributions-mix to Work Millennials Why Are They Still Borrowing Money from Their Parents? 3 Reasons Not to Negotiate Sal ary After Accepting an Offer From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles Negotiation Negotiation WeekNegotiation Week Search Negotiation Week Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemailIts time to start negotiating again.We know its not easy and we know its uncomfortable. Years of layoffs and a faltering economy made salary negotiation an afterthought for many people who felt lucky to simply have a job in the first place. Thats why 41% of American workers did not negotiate for the position they currently hold. But the economy is slowly recovering. Hiring is once again on the rise. Which means its time. Time to ask for more during the job interview. Time to ask for that pay increase you havent gotten in five years. Time to stop leaving money on the table. And Salary.com can help.The main problems people face regarding negotiating are zero preparation, no confidence, and a lack of negotiating skills. Salary.com uses the most accu rate employer-reported salary data for more than 4,000 job titles to let you know how much money you should be making, which gives you added leverage and increased confidence going into the negotiation. We also provide expert tips regarding some specific negotiating tactics, as well as instructions how to negotiate other parts of your compensation package such as vacation time, work/life flexibility, benefits, and more.Were dedicated to helping you help yourself professionally, and well supply you with the data and tools you need to negotiate successfully. Because its time Readthis years Do You Negotiate?survey results.Related Salary.com Content 5 Reasons Your Company is a Lousy distributions-mix to Work Millennials Why Are They Still Borrowing Money from Their Parents? 3 Reasons Not to Negotiate Salary After Accepting an Offer From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles Negotiation Negotiation WeekNegotiation Week Search Neg otiation Week Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemailIts time to start negotiating again.We know its not easy and we know its uncomfortable. Years of layoffs and a faltering economy made salary negotiation an afterthought for many people who felt lucky to simply have a job in the first place. Thats why 41% of American workers did not negotiate for the position they currently hold. But the economy is slowly recovering. Hiring is once again on the rise. Which means its time. Time to ask for more during the job interview. Time to ask for that pay increase you havent gotten in five years. Time to stop leaving money on the table. And Salary.com can help.The main problems people face regarding negotiating are zero preparation, no confidence, and a lack of negotiating skills. Salary.com uses the most accurate employer-reported salary data for more than 4,000 job titles to let you know how much money you should be making, which gives you added leverage and increased confidence goin g into the negotiation. We also provide expert tips regarding some specific negotiating tactics, as well as instructions how to negotiate other parts of your compensation package such as vacation time, work/life flexibility, benefits, and more.Were dedicated to helping you help yourself professionally, and well supply you with the data and tools you need to negotiate successfully. Because its time Readthis years Do You Negotiate?survey results.Related Salary.com Content 5 Reasons Your Company is a Lousy distribution policy to Work Millennials Why Are They Still Borrowing Money from Their Parents? 3 Reasons Not to Negotiate Salary After Accepting an Offer From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles Negotiation Negotiation WeekNegotiation Week Search Negotiation Week Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemailIts time to start negotiating again.We know its not easy and we know its uncomfortable. Years of layoffs and a falt ering economy made salary negotiation an afterthought for many people who felt lucky to simply have a job in the first place. Thats why 41% of American workers did not negotiate for the position they currently hold. But the economy is slowly recovering. Hiring is once again on the rise. Which means its time. Time to ask for more during the job interview. Time to ask for that pay increase you havent gotten in five years. Time to stop leaving money on the table. And Salary.com can help.The main problems people face regarding negotiating are zero preparation, no confidence, and a lack of negotiating skills. Salary.com uses the most accurate employer-reported salary data for more than 4,000 job titles to let you know how much money you should be making, which gives you added leverage and increased confidence going into the negotiation. We also provide expert tips regarding some specific negotiating tactics, as well as instructions how to negotiate other parts of your compensation packag e such as vacation time, work/life flexibility, benefits, and more.Were dedicated to helping you help yourself professionally, and well supply you with the data and tools you need to negotiate successfully. Because its time Readthis years Do You Negotiate?survey results.Related Salary.com Content 5 Reasons Your Company is a Lousy distribution policy to Work Millennials Why Are They Still Borrowing Money from Their Parents? 3 Reasons Not to Negotiate Salary After Accepting an Offer From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles Negotiation Negotiation Week

Right and Wrong Times to Quit Your Old Job Without a New Job

Right and Wrong Times to Quit Your Old Job Without a New JobRight and Wrong Times to Quit Your Old Job Without a New JobIs quitting your old job without a new job a mistake? Some may instantly say, Yes while others will say, It depends. There are always circumstances behind why we look for new jobs. But when we are thinking of quitting without a new job waiting in the wings, the decision takes a lot more consideration.Whatever your reasons for becoming unemployed without a new job in sight, here are some right and wrong times to quit your old job without a new job.1. Consider your networkRight timeYou have been networking for a while and know people who can help you, quickly. Ideally, you want people who can truly help you, bedrngnis just big talkers who claim to know people. You need solid promises of interviews.Wrong timeYou only plan to start networking once you quit your job. This is also known as, putting the cart before the horse. You are thinking backward. Do not quit to start networking. You should network to eventually quit.2. Consider your financesRight timeYou have money saved up that will give you a large window of time to find new work.You are going to need it. Job searches cost time and money.Wrong timeYou plan on playing it by ear. You will figure it out as you go, but essentially you are flat broke. This is a huge mistake many optimistic, wide-eyed thinkers make. Starting a job search with no money and no plan other than to wing it, looks bad on interviews and will eventually leave you feeling desperate for work. Getting hired or interviewing while feeling desperate always leads to negative results for your career. You look irresponsible to others and may end up in a job you hate.3. Consider your healthRight timeYour health and mental state are suffering. Any job that is causing anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and physical damage to you is not a job you should keep. Not only will it hurt your chances of finding new work while employed, but y ou also may be damaging yourself and your career by working too long in a toxic environment.Wrong timeIf you just kinda feel like you need a change. If all you want to do is change what you are doing, know that it takes time. Executing changes requires time and you will have a better idea if you actually want to change when you give yourself the time to figure out how you will do it.4. Consider your futureRight timeWhen your job is pointless and has no place in your career. It is still ok to go get a job when you need money and you know you can contribute to a company. You knew that your job managing a retail store was only going to be temporary. So, you can leave it whenever you want.Wrong timeIf the job offers a stepping stone to a new career or growth within an established business. You may not be where you want to be now, but if you can visualize a future for yourself at your current company or you know it offers great potential for career growth, stick the job out.5. Consider y our impactRight timeYou tried to make it work. You gave it your best, but all the work is simply going to be in vain. After years at the company, you know you had tried all you can do and the only remedy for you is to leave before the job starts to hurt your career.Wrong timeThere is more to do at the job, but all you need is one minor thing to change and you will be happy again. Ironically, people make irrational decisions like quitting a great job over minor issues. Take some inventory of what you like and do not like about your current job. If you simply have quirks about your job, or the pressure is wearing on you, take a vacation or actions that will help correct the situation. Dont quit just because you have some uncomfortable days at the office.Reality checkQuitting your old job without a new job is not a decision you should take lightly. The long-term effects on your career can be damaging even if the short-term satisfaction exists. Even though many will say it is ok to take risks, most who claim risk-taking is required in a career, usually take calculated risks. Meaning they did the work to minimize as much risk as possible.Ideally, most of the time it is not a good idea to quit your old job without a new job, but sometimes it must be done

Career Stepping Stones Beyond the Classroom

Career Stepping Stones Beyond the Classroom Career Stepping Stones Beyond the Classroom A competitive employment market for engineers together with shifting geschftsleben strategies and corporate cultures is shattering the notion that academic success is the sole pathway to career opportunity. While good grades in college still matter, many employers in the technology field are seeking engineers who have broadened their skills and experiences outside the traditional classroom and into volunteer work, design teams, and other types of extracurricular pursuits. konzeption teams in particular allow students strong exposure to the interdisciplinary aspect of engineering and valuable experience in teamwork, communication, and project management. Business employers today are attracted to well-rounded job candidates who demonstrate interest and achievement beyond the normal expectations of coursework and labs, notes Paul Stevenson, an ASME member in the Florida West Coast Section and vice president at McCormick Stevenson, an engineering consultancy located in Clearwater.Paul Stevenson Stevenson, senior vice president of the Societys Student and Early Career Sector, twice a year visits area colleges to impart career advice and guidance, never failing to extol the benefits and value of networking, soft skills development, and active participation in professional societies. Among these professional societies, ASME has provided solid opportunities for students and early career engineers to enhance their skills and grow their knowledge and experience. The Societys popular outreach programs include the Human Powered Vehicle Competition, Student Design Competition, IShow, and technical presentations and poster sessions at various conferences. This year ASME will roll out an ambitious new program E-Fests. Engineering Festivals E-Fests will consolidate several of ASMEs design competitions, while aiming to connect students and early-career engineers to thought leaders and practicing engineers to receive practical and valuable career guidance. E-Fests are built on an engineering festivals model, incorporating many programs and activities in one place. Stevenson is on the ASME team that planned and developed the business model for E-Fests, and was a champion for the program when it was only a concept more than two years ago. According to Stevenson, the program components of E-Fests strongly align attendees with the interests and marketing goals of todays high-tech corporate enterprise. For example, the E-Fests programs will include hackathons, in which students can exercise computer skills and abilities that are viewed as assets to government agencies, transit system operators, and companies seeking new product innovation. Challenged to deal with the unprecedented rate of change brought by the increasingly digitized economy, companies across all industry sectors are recruiting engineers with aptitude in programmin g, coding, and hardware applications. The emerging data-driven economy is putting a premium on engineers who can write and analyze sophisticated computer code and also develop algorithms enabling companies to successfully manage supply chains, internal operations, product development timetables, and other important business functions, said Stevenson. Another emerging industry trend, according to Stevenson, is additive manufacturing, which will receive strong exposure at E-Fests via the popular IAM3D Competition. There are many unmet needs in the additive manufacturing space, particularly in the area of materials characterization, noted Stevenson, who as a consultant to the aerospace industry has seen the ability of manufacturers to design and fabricate quality parts on 3D printers. Young engineers giving presentations in the IAM3D Competition at E-Fests will find themselves in a position to market their talents to firms seeking new ideas and new concepts.Student compe titors gather at the University of Arkansas. Multidisciplinary Engineering At E-Fests, participants in the IAM3D Competition will share the stage with design teams in the Human Powered Vehicle Competition, bringing together creators of simulation tools and 3D printers with designers of control mechanisms and aerodynamic systems in a multidisciplinary forum of information exchange and knowledge sharing. According to Stevenson, E-Fests blur the lines between engineering disciplines, promoting an environment in which young engineers of diverse talents and interests can connect, collaborate, and learn. When they enter the business world, young engineers will see that companies place value on teamwork and communication, said Stevenson. In todays engineering design environment, no product is the creation of one individual. To tackle the complex technology challenges of the 21st century, engineers will need help they will need to work on discipline-diverse teams. In his vi sits to local colleges, Stevenson impresses upon engineering students to learn as much as possible about project management. Skills in project management as well as involvement on design teams convey to business employers that a student has a foundation in team-based problem solving and communication, said Stevenson. He believes E-Fests will assist post-secondary students and early career engineers in finding ways to develop the skills to render them more marketable in todays competitive and multidisciplinary workplace. A central mission of E-Fests is to prepare young engineers to be valuable members of a changing technology workforce and to play a role in helping companies solve the complex challenges facing the world, said Stevenson.

A Brief History of the Detective Story for Writers

A Brief History of the Detective Story for WritersA Brief History of the Detective Story for WritersThe detective story is a literaturform of fiction in which a detective, either an amateur or a professional, solves a crime or a series of crimes. With few exceptions, the crime involves one or more murders (occasionally, detective stories may revolve around spectacular thefts or blackmail, but this is rare). Because detective stories rely on logic, supernatural elements rarely come into play. The detective may be a private investigator, a policeman, an elderly widow or a young girl, but he or she generally has nothing werkstoff to gain from solving the crime. Mysterystories, unlike police procedurals, thrillers, true crime stories, and other crime-related genres are typically focused not on the blood, gore, and horrific details of murder but, instead, on the puzzle of an unsolved murder. While contemporary mystery writers may dwell on graphic details or graphic sex, this is still some what rare. In fact, most classic mysteries fall into the category of nice, clean murders in which the victim is whacked on the head, poisoned, stabbed, or otherwise killed in a single blow with little or no suffering involved. History of Detective Stories The first official detective story welches The Murders in the Rue Morgue, written in 1841 by Edgar Allen Poe. While Poes was not the first story to include a mystery or a murder, it was the first to introduce the then-new character of the detective. It was also the first story to revolve entirely around the solution of a murder-related puzzle. Poes writings were short stories, but The Moonstone, by Wilkie Collins, was a full-length gothic novel which was, at the same time, a murder mystery. The most famous of all fictional detectives, Sherlock Holmes, was invented by Arthur Conan Doyle for the Strand Magazine in 1887. It was Conan Doyle who developed the idea of the consulting detective, who works independently from the policea long with a not-quite-bright companion whose involvement may provide comedy, drama, suspense or an opportunity to befuddle the reader with misinterpretations of clues and red herrings. The Golden Age of Mysteries the 1920s and 1930s included authors such as Agatha Christie, Dorothy Sayers, Josephine Tey, Ngaio Marsh. These authors created gentlemen detectives and evocative settings manor houses, cruise ships, and archaeological digs, among others have continued to fascinate readers. Types of Mystery Stories There are several sub-genres of mystery stories. While there is no official set of rules for writinga particular type, these descriptions should be helpful The cozy is a gentle detective story set, almost always, in a small town or village. The detective is an amateur sleuth, usually a woman.The hard-boiled detective story is an older genre which came to popularity during the 1930s with writers such as Dashiell Hammett who developed tough private dicks such as Sam Spade.T he locked room or whodunnit mystery is primarily a puzzle in which characterization takes second place to discovery and interpretation of clues...