7 Tips to Transform Your Resume Radio Interview

7 Tips to Transform Your Resume Radio Interview 7 Tips to Transform Your Resume Radio Interview Last night, I appeared on Roxanne Ravenels radio show to talk about how you can make big changes to the impact your resume has on employers. Heres the interview. (To listen in iTunes, just click the iTunes link at the bottom of the player).

Emotional resilience How to boost it with 10 research-backed secrets

Emotional resilience How to boost it with 10 research-backed secretsEmotional resilience How to boost it with 10 research-backed secretsEver dealt with a really difficult situation? Weve all had uremotional resilience tested. Sometimes it feels like you just want to give up.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moraHow do the toughest people summon the will to keep going?Steven Southwick and Dennis Charney have studied resilient people for over 20 years. They spoke withVietnam prisoners of war, Special Forces instructors and civilians who dealt with terrible experiences like medical problems,abuse and trauma.In their bookResilience The Science of Mastering Lifes Greatest Challengesthey assembled the 10 things resilient people have in common so you and Ican learn how to be mora gritty and tough when life gets hard.Heres what they learned1) Be OptimisticYes, looking on the bright side keeps you going. But whats more interesting is that theyre not talking about delusional, pollyanna-style, rose-colored glasses here.Truly resilient people who need to survive the harshest situations and still accomplish goals (like POWs and Special Forces units) balance a positive outlook with a realistic view of the world.FromResilience The Science of Mastering Lifes Greatest ChallengesLike pessimists, realistic optimists pay close attention to negative information that is relevant to the problems they face. However, unlike pessimists, they do not remain focused on the negative. They tend to disengage rapidly from problems that appear to be unsolvable. That is, they know when to cut their losses and turn their attention to problems that they believe they can solve.And theyre not the only ones to realize this. WhenLaurence Gonzalesstudied survivors of life-threatening scenarios he found the same thing they balance positivity with realism.But that leads to an obvious questionhow the heck do you do that?Gonzales realized the distinction is in being realistic about the world but confident in your abilitiessee the world accurately - but believe you are a rockstar.(To learn how to be more optimistic, clickhere.)So youre thinking positive. But what about when your optimism gets tested and things get scary?2) Face Your FearsNeuroscience says theres only one real way to deal with fear you need to face it, head on. This is what the most resilient people do.When we avoid scary things we become more scared. When you face your fears they become less frightening.FromResilience The Science of Mastering Lifes Greatest ChallengesTo extinguish a fear-conditioned memory, one must be exposed to the fear-inducing stimulus in a safe environment, and this exposure needs to last long enough for the brain to form a new memory which conveys that the fear-conditioned stimulus is no longer dangerous in the present environment. Brain imaging findings suggest that extinction may involve a str engthening of the capacity of the PFC to inhibitamygdala-based fear responses (Phelps et al., 2004). Several approaches to treating anxiety disorders such as PTSD and phobias have been shown to be effective in promoting extinction. In essence, ansicht therapies encourage the patient to confront the fear and anxiety head-on.What do Special Forces soldiers think when facing the most terrifying situations?Im scared, but I can learn from this, or This is a test thats going to make me stronger.FromResilience The Science of Mastering Lifes Greatest ChallengesIn addition to viewing fear as a helpful warning and guide, medic and SF instructor fruchtmark Hickey believes that fear is good because it keeps him on his toes and serves as a platform for developing courage, self-esteem, and a sense of mastery. When Hickey experiences fear, he often thinks, Im scared, but I can learn from this, or This is a test thats going to make me stronger.(To learn how you can have more grit - from a Navy SEA L platoon commander, clickhere.)Think positive. Face your fears. Good advice but what do we need to develop deep down to overcome lifes biggest obstacles?3) Have A Moral CompassThe emotionally resilient people that Southwick and Charney studied all had a strong sense of right and wrong. Despite being in situations that could threaten their lives, they always thought about others, not just themselves.FromResilience The Science of Mastering Lifes Greatest ChallengesIn our interviews, we found that many resilient individuals possessed a keen sense of right and wrong that strengthened them during periods of extreme stress and afterward, as they adjusted to life following trauma. Also altruism selflessness, concern for the welfare of others, and giving to others with no expectation of benefit to the self often stood as a pillar of their value system, of their moral compass.They mention a program called The Giraffe Project that helps kids develop good values. What does the system teach? Stick your neck out and do the right thing.(To learn a Stanford professors tips on how to make sure your kids have grit, clickhere.)So morals strengthen our resolve in tough times. But where do they often come from?4) Practice SpiritualityThis was the 1 thing that one researcher found when studying people who overcame tragedy.FromResilience The Science of Mastering Lifes Greatest ChallengesDr. Amad found religious belief among survivors to be the single most powerful force in explaining the tragedy and in explaining survival.But what if youre not religious? No problem.Much of the strength from religious activity comes from being a part of a community. So you dont have to do anything you dont believe in, but you want to be a part of a group that strengthens your resolve.FromResilience The Science of Mastering Lifes Greatest ChallengesFor example, the relationship between resilience and religion may partly be explained by the social quality of religious attendance. The word religion c omes from the Latin religare meaning to bind. People who regularly attend religious services may have access to a deeper and broader form of social support than is often available in a secular setting.(To learn what the survivors of deadly situations all have in common, clickhere.)So being part of a group with beliefs is important.But what if youre not?5) Get Social SupportEven if youre not part of a religion or community, friends and loved ones are key when life gets hard.When Admiral Robert Shumaker was a POW in Vietnam, he was isolated from the other captives. How did he maintain his resolve?By tapping on the wall of his cell. His fellow prisoners could hear it, and they would tap back. Its ridiculously simple but their tap code let them know they were not alone in their suffering.FromResilience The Science of Mastering Lifes Greatest ChallengesDuring his eight years in North Vietnamese prisons, Shumaker used his wits and creativity to help develop an ingenious method of communic ation, known as the Tap Code, which provided a critical lifeline that allowed scores of prisoners to connect with one another.Our brains need social support to function optimally. Connection with others releases oxytocin which calms your mind and reduces stress.FromResilience The Science of Mastering Lifes Greatest ChallengesOxytocins actions in reducing amygdala activation and arousal may help to explain why positive support from others can reduce stress (Heinrichs et al., 2009 Lee et al., 2009).And the solution isnt just receiving help from others - itsgiving help.AsDale Carnegiesaid, You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you.(To learn how Special Forces soldiers overcome adversity, clickhere.)But we cant always be surrounded by others. How can people we love and respect help us thrive even when were alone?6) Have Resilient Role ModelsWhen you study kids who grow up in i mpoverished circumstances but go on to live productive, healthy lives, what do you find?They had great role models who provided a positive example and supported them.FromResilience The Science of Mastering Lifes Greatest ChallengesOne of the first psychologists to study resilience, Emmy Werner, followed the lives of children who were raised in impoverished homes with an alcoholic, abusive, or mentally ill parent. Werner observed that resilient children the ones who grew up to be productive, emotionally healthy adults had at least one person in their lives who truly supported them and served as an admired role model (Werner, 1993 Werner Smith, 1992). Our research has found a similar pattern all of the resilient individuals we interviewed have role models whose beliefs, attitudes and behaviors inspire them.But sometimes its hard to find people we know we want to be like. Thats okay. Southwick and Charney found that its often enough to havebadrole models - people who provide an exa mple of whatyoudontwant to be.FromResilience The Science of Mastering Lifes Greatest ChallengesAlthough we generally think of role models as providing positive examples to admire and emulate, in some cases a particular person may stand out in the opposite way embodying traits we emphatically do not want to have. We can think of such a person as a negative role model.(To learn a Yale professors lazy secret to an awesome life, clickhere.)Psychologys great but resilience isnt all in the mind. Where else can we find strength? Inactualstrength7) Maintain PhysicalFitnessAgain and again, Southwick and Charney saw that the most resilient people had good exercise habits that kept their bodies (as well as their minds) strong.FromResilience The Science of Mastering Lifes Greatest ChallengesMany of the resilient individuals we interviewed have a regular habit of exercise and believe that staying fit has helped them, both during their traumatic ordeals and during their recovery. In fact, some o f them credit physical exercise with saving their lives.And, interestingly, this seems to be more important if youre someone whos a bit more emotionally fragile. Why?The stress of exercise helps us adapt to the stress we will feel when life challenges us.FromResilience The Science of Mastering Lifes Greatest ChallengesResearchers believe that during vigorous aerobic exercise, the anxiety-sensitive person is forced to tolerate many of the same symptoms (that is, rapid heart rate, sweating, and rapid breathing) that frighten him or her during periods of anxiety. Over time, the anxiety-sensitive individual who continues to exercise vigorously can learn that these symptoms of arousal are typically not dangerous, and the fear that these symptoms trigger gradually decreases in intensity (Salmon, 2001).(To learn what makes Olympic athletes and Navy SEALs so mentally tough, clickhere.)But getting your body in shape isnt everything8) Keep Your Brain StrongNo,that little brain game on your ph one isnt what were talking about. Resilient people are very often lifelong learners. They keep growing their mind, learning to learn, and adapting to new information about the world.FromResilience The Science of Mastering Lifes Greatest ChallengesIn our experience, resilient people tend to be lifelong learners, continually seeking opportunities to become more mentally fit.This not only keeps you sharp but has a whole host of positive health benefits.FromResilience The Science of Mastering Lifes Greatest ChallengesIndeed, a 2004 study by Cathie Hammond at the University of London concluded that lifelong learning was associated with a range of health outcomes well-being, protection and recovery from mental health difficulties, and the capacity to cope with potentially stress-inducing circumstances self-esteem, self-efficacy, a sense of purpose and hope, competences, and social integration. Learning developed these psychosocialqualities through extending boundaries, a process which is quintessential to learning. (Hammond, 2004)(To learn the four rituals neuroscience says will make you happy, clickhere.)Smart and fit is good but, by definition, hard times mean things were not used to. How do you prepare for what youre not prepared for?9) Be Cognitively FlexibleAll of us have one way we typically cope with difficulty, but what sets extremely resilient people exotisch is they use anumberof ways to deal with stressful situations.FromResilience The Science of Mastering Lifes Greatest ChallengesPeople who are resilient tend to be flexible flexible in the way they think about challenges and flexible in the way they react emotionally to stress. They are not wedded to a specific style of coping. Instead, they shift from one coping strategy to another depending on the circumstances.Whats a good coping stylethat definitely works? Ive spoken to a number ofelite military operatorsand Ive heard the same thing over and over Be tough? Nope. Ignore it? Nope.They all mentionedhu mor.FromResilience The Science of Mastering Lifes Greatest ChallengesSubstantialevidence exists for the effectiveness of humor as a coping mechanism. Studies involving combat veterans (Hendin Haas, 1984), cancer patients (Carver, 1993), and surgical patients (Culver et al., 2002) have found that when humor is used to reduce the threatening nature of stressful situations, it is associated with resilience and the capacity to tolerate stress (Martin, 2003).(To learn how to be funny, clickhere.)Okay, last one. Whats critical when you are dealing with the toughest situationslife has to offer?10)Find Meaning In What You DoResilient people dont have jobs - they have callings. They have a mission and purpose in life that gives meaning to the things they do.So when timesare hard, they feel agreater purpose is behind them, pushing them forward.FromResilience The Science of Mastering Lifes Greatest ChallengesIn keeping with Frankls conception of service as a pillar of meaning, the ability to see ones work as a calling may enhance resilience. This holds true even for people performing dirty work jobs (e.g. hospital cleaners) and for people who have been prevented from pursuing their chosen career.(To learn how to find meaning in your life, clickhere.)Alright, lets round up what weve learned - and find out about the upsides of the downsides of lifeSum UpHeres how to increase your emotional resilienceFoster optimism Dont be in denial. See the world clearly but believe in your abilities.Face your fears Hiding from fear makes it worse. Face it and you overcome it.Have amoral compass A strong feeling of right and wrong tells us we must when we feel we cant.Practice spirituality Be a part of a group that has strong beliefs.Give and receivesocial support Tapping on the wall of your cell can keep you going.Imitate resilient role models Or have people you know you donotwant to be.Physicalfitness Exercise adapts your body to stress.Be a lifelong learner Keep your brain sharp and it will give you solutions when you need them most.Have a number of ways to cope Be like Navy SEALs and Special Forces operators - and laugh.Have meaning in your life Dont just do a job have a calling and a purpose.(Ill be sending out a PDF summary from the research in mynext weekly email. To make sure you dont miss it, joinhere.)And how can the downsides of life lead to a greater upside?We hear a lot about PTSD post-traumatic stress disorder. But we hear a lot less about the reversepost-traumatic growth.And it is real. Many people who experience hardships in life and get through them dont come out weaker, they come outbetter.FromFlourish A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-beingIn a month, 1,700 people reported at least one of these awful events, and they took our well-being tests as well. To our surprise, individuals whod experienced one awful event had more intense strengths (and therefore higher well-being) than individuals who had none. Individuals whod been t hrough two awful events were stronger than individuals who had one, and individuals who had three- raped, tortured, and held captive for example- were stronger than those who had two.So it sounds likeNietzschewas right what does not kill you reallycanmake you stronger.As one of the resilient peopleSouthwick and Charneyspoke to saidI am more vulnerable than I thought, but much stronger than I ever imagined.Join over 255,000 readers.Get a free weekly update via emailhere.This article first appeared on Barking up the Wrong Tree.

Develop a Human Resources Department Business Plan

Develop a menschlich Resources Department Business PlanDevelop a Human Resources Department Business PlanIf youre a department leader, your boss will likely one day ask this question What is your geschftlicher umgang plan for your department? As the leader of the Human Resources function, you can use ansicht steps to answer that question. A frequently asked question at this website, its a difficult question to answer in a generic fashion because the needs of every company for the contribution of the HR department can differ widely. You can, however, use these steps as a guide as you develop your own HR business plan. Your Human Resources department business plan depends on your needs analysis of your own workplace. Your Human Resources department business plan also depends on learning about and benchmarking industry standards outside of your organization. But, the fundamental question you need to answer, to reply to your bosss question, is, What does your workplace need from the HR f unction? Heres how you can find the answer. Steps to Develop a Human Resources Department Business Plan Start your Human Resources department business plan by clarifying exactly what your boss needs and wants from you and in how much detail. You dont want to spend hours and hours developing information or a detailed plan that the boss doesnt need or want.That said, for your own clear purpose and direction, your own strategic plan for your department, this approach will yield great value.Read through the detailed job descriptions that have been developed for the HR Director/VP, HR Generalist, and HR Assistant. Are there functions listed in these job descriptions that you are not performing that you could perform that would add value to your organization?Start a function list. You can also use a commercially developed Human Resources department audit book/program or an occasional free Human Resources department audit plan list. Take a look at this list, plus add to the list, the f unctions that your Human Resources department is already performing and functions that you know you want to add- or subtract. Minute detail is not required until you are ready to put together your Human Resources department business plan when you complete these steps.Meet with your fellow executives to obtain an assessment of their current satisfaction with your services, additional services theyd like you to add, and their ideas about how HR can best support your organizations mission, vision, and goals.Supply the questions to your key colleagues in advance of your meeting. Inform them that you have distributed the questions in advance so that they can solicit feedback from their staff, too. If you have effectively gathered the above internal and external information, you may be able to present the choices in a rating and ranking format.This is the key step within your organization for assessing what the line management and the employees want from the HR function. Of course, there are administrative and counseling functions that they might never consider asking you to provide that you will continue to provide as part of a professional HR function. The purpose of asking is to find the offerings that your customers think they need most. You are developing a great deal of internal information about your companys HR needs. You might also look at recent journals from professional associations such as the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Talk with colleagues in any local associations you attend. Take a look at literature available such as HR Magazine. The articles from this section of TheBalance.com are particularly useful for planning the priorities and scope of the HR department business plan.Once you have gathered all of this information, or even, just enough- your executives priorities may give you extremely clear direction, for example- you can make a plan. You can binnensee what you are missing in your HR department, what you might expand, what y ou need to focus on strategically to build your departments contribution, and what you may currently offer that is not needed. From theseidentified missions, prioritize and make a plan, based on resources and your preferred method of presentation or accomplishment, of what you can accomplish this year and next. Some solutions may be HRIS-based needs others may have to do with HR office offerings others may require a strategic change in direction or the addition of a major function. You wont know until you study and ask. Now, at last, you can answer your bosss question What is your business plan for your HR department?

The key to better workplace productivity may be self-driving cars

The key to better workplace productivity may be self-driving carsThe key to better workplace productivity may be self-driving carsOne of the biggest draws for self-driving cars is that theyll significantly reduce auto collisions and traffic. Yet another is that theyll give us back time - in more ways than one. Given how much time Americans spend at the wheel every day, cars that can drive themselves could relinquish a significant number of hours to focus on other things, like getting a head start on work.From increasing mental bandwidth to extending sleep, heres how driverless cars could be the answer to improved workplace productivity.Free up brain spaceWhen youre driving, you cant zone out completely but you also dont need all your mental bandwidth - particularly on those painfully dull roads or highways.Passive activities like listening to the radio or talking to someone in the backseat can usually be done without a hitch. But activities, like reading an article or replying to e mails, occupy too much cognitive space (not to mention, theyre incredibly dangerous while driving). Enter autonomous technology, and all that attention directed on the road could be redirected elsewhere.Similar to public transportation, which enables passengers to read the paper or use their phones, if cars are transformed into mini mobile offices, this byproduct of commuting will be all the more common. On top of replying to emails, imagine being able to video chat with a colleague or get a jumpstart on a demanding project.Additionally, according to a report by Morgan Stanley, productivity gains afforded by autonomous vehicles could surpass $500 1000000000000 a year in the U.S. Savvy companies might, therefore, subsidize costs associated with owning and maintaining an autonomous vehicle. These could include upfront expenses, maintenance, and car insurance payments.Get more shut-eyeSleep deprivation is a productivity nightmare. A study from RAND Europe found that poor sleep costs th e U.S. workforce $411 billion annually.Driverless cars could be the antidote. Not only do they afford a head start on work, they also create the opportunity to curl up in the back seat and get a quick snooze in.If you consider the fact that Americans spend more than 50 minutes a day commuting, the time for extra sleep adds up fast. And thats not even to mention, high-traffic urban areas, where commute times might be double (or more) the national average.Have your car run errands for youErrands that used to require us getting behind the wheel may soon be possible in our absence.While theyre not a reality yet, in the future, we may see smaller non-occupant vehicles specifically designed to run errands. Think a vehicle only big enough to carry a few bags of groceries. It would take up far less space on the road, and it wouldnt be obtrusive when parked at home. While its out and about, you could put your feet up and relax or drain your deluged inbox.The hurdles for self-driving cars are increasingIn order for self-driving cars to boost productivity, people will need to trust them first.The University of Michigan published a study last year on whether self-driving cars would actually spur productivity. They found that productivity gains from driverless cars would only come about if the following issues are addressedConfidence in the technology itself (otherwise, people will just watch the road nervously)Problems with motion-sicknessPosture and seating positionLoose objects becoming projectiles during crashesTruth be told, change will not happen overnight. As safety issues are addressed and passenger confidence goes, so might productivity gains be felt, along with the slew of other estimated benefits.Stephanie Braun is the Director of Connected Car at Esurance. She is responsible for designing the companys auto product lines and managing telematics programs, like DriveSense Mobile. Stephanie has 11 years of experience in the auto insurance industry, focused primaril y on product design and launch, pricing and product innovation. She writes on a wide range of auto insurance topics related to self-driving cars and telematics.

The Importance of Should I Include Address on Resume

The Importance of Should I Include Address on Resume All About Should I Include Address on Resume Objectives can be claimed by way of a guild. Resume objectives can be a bit controversial. Experience is the principal evidence that youve got what it requires to be successful at a specific job. In addition, if youre a business blogger, you may want to make a new section in your resume to discuss your blogging experience or outlets you contribute to. Just take a chance to demonstrate the employer how your experiences are related to the job youre applying for. Connect your previous experiences to the job that you are applying for. Sooner or later, stating a target is optional, but nevertheless, it might help convince employers that you understand what you would like and know the company. There are lots of ways you may enhance your change management abilities. Which usually means you ought to define a new goal for each work application. Setting reasonable and articulated goals ca n help you to make a proposal which will have higher possibilities to acquire funded and thereby assist you in developing a positive effect in the society. Personal data isnt compulsory to show. If you believe you may want such a work application, you must search the world wide web to find out more about any of it. ConnectCV is another specific efficient verbunden resume building tool at no charge. Nowadays, have a look at best free online resume builder sites. Getting the Best Should I Include Address on Resume So if youre selected for a position, they will most likely ask you for a particular type of reference. Your resume, as stated, isnt an all-out explanation of each step youve taken. In the event the reverse is accurate, switch the formatting. If you own a university degree, for example, it is not pertinent to mention where you attended High School. Do showcase the kind of work you need to do professionally. Your work is definitely to speak with people and learn the t hings that they need. In some instances your very best work may not be absolutely the most relevant to the goal youre attempting to do. The point is to grab focus at the perfect keywords to make maximum effect. Read our post on how best to compose a resume if youve got zero work description here. Youre asking for some job. 1 thing a lot of people dont understand about writing resumes is you have to be certain it has all the pertinent info to assist you get hired. Finding the Best Should I Include Address on Resume A notarized letter templateis part of a suitable legal letter templatethat may be used for many small business activities even though it can likewise be used for personal matters. In many instances, your application letter is equally as crucial as your resume. Design The look of your resume is crucial. Also, its a CV not an affidavit. You dont wish to miss any critical calls. Maybe there certainly are lots of procedures which should truly be re-tested. From time to time, its simpler to score an excess week of vacation than it is to secure more cash. So that you do not have to say References on request. A typo in your telephone number or email address is more prevalent than you may think. Your name ought to be at the exact top, and ought to stick out. If your name, contact number and e-mail address are at the peak of your resume for simple contact, that will suffice.

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Why Your Next Interview Could Take Place Via Text Message

Why Your Next Interview Could Take Place Via Text MessageWhy Your Next Interview Could Take Place Via Text Message The next time you apply for a job posting on Glassdoor , dont be surprised if you receive a text homilie from a recruiter. Sound far-fetched? Think again.A Gallup News article recently shared that sending and receiving text messages is the most prevalent form of communication for Americans younger than 50, so its no surprise that companies like Aegis Worldwide and OpenTable have already leveraged the technology for anfangsbuchstabe interviews.Enter Canvas . Launched June 2017, Canvas is worlds first text-based interviewing platform. Used by recruiters, it allows HR pros to engage more candidates per day, inform possible phone interviews and engage with young talent in the way they communicate most.In recruiting, speed is of the essence. Recruiters and hiring managers are moving faster than ever while making smarter, more informed decisions, said Aman B rar, CEO of Canvas. With our latest round of platform updates and continued automation, Canvas is creating an incomparable space for recruiters to have valuable conversations with high-quality candidates while reducing the time to fill open job positions.The days of hiring managers sending candidates to landing pages to schedule interviews will be a thing of the past.Instead, they send messages where they know candidates will see them their phones. But theres a right and wrong way of responding to a text message to win the interest of a recruiter or hiring manager . Before you decide to press the send button, read these tips.fruchtwein people havent encountered a text message interview before, so they may not respond to a text right away because it is either unfamiliar or they would prefer ahuman connection with a live recruiter on the phone . But if you choose not to engage,you may be self-selecting out of the interview process already - so dont just ignore it.However, it is wor th screening these messages before responding. Some job huntershave fallen victim to text message scams , in which illegitimate companiesrequest personalinformation. If you ever receive a message from a person asking for your name, address, date of birth, Social Security Number or other personally identifiable information, do not respond. You can save the message and report it to your local authorities.Text message interviews are one way to find out if an applicant has excellent writing skills and is professional, so treat your replies just as you would any other workplace communication. Avoid abbreviations like Gr8 C U Soon or Thx for the invite as well as slang or other informal language. And dont send any emojis- although you may just be trying to show personality , it can appear unprofessional to some recruiters and hiring managers.A few other tips to consider when texting interview responsesIf you ever receive a text about a job you applied for, hopefully this article will he lp you. If you want to receive an invite for an in-person interview, treat it as you would a live phone conversation,be as professional as you can and dont be afraid to ask questions. Good luck

Is the Cover Letter Dying or Being Reborn

Is the Cover Letter Dying or Being Reborn Is the Cover Letter Dying or Being Reborn But, even if a cover letter is not asked for, there are plenty of situations where a cover letter is recommended- and will be beneficial. For example, if you need to explain a previous termination, you are making a career/industry change, or returning from a period of unemployment, etc. If there are obvious question marks in a resume, then these should be answered in a cover letter, which means that cover letters will always have a distribution policy in the corporate world in these situations.So, while I dont quite think that cover letters are dead, they are losing their power to differentiate you from the rest as they are increasingly not being read and not being asked for. Most employers probably use them as more of a de-selection tool (if people dont include one) than a differentiation tool. This is why I think, in the current paper format, cover letters are not dead but limited in their ability to make a big impact fremdlndisch from the specific situations as mentioned directly above. I do, however think that they are dying.But, video technology has created the opportunity to inject life back into the thecover letter. Now, I am not just jumping on the social-media-will-fix-all bandwagon, and if I was, Id just be shouting video resume repeatedly at the top of my voice. I am talking specifically about the additional emotional content that can be conveyed in a impassioned but authentic video cover letter message over what can be achieved in a written cover letter. Cover letters are about showing your conviction, passion and fit (whereas video resumes are more of a news reading exercise).Most of you must know the frustration of being passionate about a role or company and just wishing that you could get into the bewerbungsinterview room to show them your energy, enthusiasm, authenticity, commitment, sense of purpose, etc. A video cover letter could enable to you to fast forwa rd that experience and bring it right into the recruiters inbox. You can leap right into their computer screen with yourvideo cover letter and explain with passion and authenticity why you really want this role why you think this career change is right and show that truly passionate, engaged and intelligent person sitting behind the stereotype that the recruiter may have of you. Done well, a video cover letter gives you an opportunity to deliver a powerful and compelling speech, which showcases your true, zeal, passion and authenticity.So, in truth, I think the traditional cover letter is not dead, but dying. It is in the process of evolution and being reborn into the more socially resonant, emotionally appealing video cover message- and its up to candidates to stspecies using it.Master the art of closing deals and making placements. Take our Recruiter Certification Program today. Were SHRM certified. Learn at your own pace during this 12-week program. Access over 20 courses. Great for those who want to break into recruiting, or recruiters who want to further their career.

Solar Power Round the Clock

Solar Power Round the Clock Solar Power Round the Clock Solar panels now cover rooftops throughout the developed world, and costs continue to fall. But the solar photovoltaic technology used in these panels comes with a major drawback It produces electricity only when the sun shines.Concentrated solar power (CSP), a technology also known as solar thermal power, stores solar energy as heat before converting it to electricity. CSP could generate the steady supply of electricity the grid needs, but it has advanced at a snails pace because it was too expensive compared with solar photovoltaic panels, whose prices have declined rapidly.But a new solar plant with molten salt storage has been built that stays hot through a summer night. And that could make solar power an option around the clock.SolarReserves 110-MW Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Plant in Tonopah, NV, achieves this by using 10,347 different heliostatsmotorized mirrors that track the sun and keep it reflected precisely onto a re ceiverthat are perched atop a 540-foot tower.The Crescent Dunes plant can provide 10 hours of full load storage for grid stability and reliability. Image SolarReserveThat concentrated sunlight heats the molten salt to 1050 F (566C), much higher than previous molten salt storage ordnungsprinzips.The system uses a unique combination of high nickel alloy materials (originally developed by Rocketdyne) to help it store a great deal of heat with a relatively small amount of fluid. Reducing salt volume cuts the cost. It also helps the plant stand up to extreme thermal cycling stress from a desert environment that can move from chilly to broiling in half a day.After its heated, the hot fluid then moves through a heat transfer loop to drive a conventional steam turbine. Then the cold discharge fluid, which is still 550 F, is pumped from the turbine loop into tanks. Heat from that fluid can continue to produce power for 10 hours after the sun has set, allowing the plant to meet the electricit y demand around the clock, at least in the summer, when nights are short.GPS measurements and sophisticated software control algorithms enable precise position of the beam on the receiver. Image SolarReserveOn a large scale, CSP with storage can significantly improve the ability of a 100 percent wind, water, solar system to match power demand at a much lower cost than batteries, said Mark Z. Jacobson, who directs the Atmosphere/Energy Program at Stanford University.And CSP might work even better when its combined with PV, said Kevin Smith, SolarReserves CEO. At some of the companys utility solar projects in South Africa and Chile, they now integrate both technologies, providing power from low-cost PV during the day, when demand peaks, and from CSP at night.The utility NV Energy is already providing power from the Crescent Dunes plant to 75,000 homes, and in early May, SolarReserve signed an agreement with Shenhua Group Corporation, Ltd., to build 1,000 megawatts of solar thermal pro jects in China.R.P. stempel is a technology writer based in Rochester, NY. For Further DiscussionOn a large scale, CSP with storage can significantly improve the ability of a 100 percent wind, water, solar system to match power demand at a much lower cost than batteries.Prof. Mark Z. Jacobson, Stanford University