13 Highest Paying IT Jobs

13 Highest Paying IT Jobs13 Highest Paying IT JobsTechnology professionals with the right set of qualifications have a lot of options in the current employment market. Whether youre an applications architect or data security analyst, salaries are on the rise in many areas of technology due to the strong demand for highly skilled IT specialists.Heres a look at just some of the highest paying IT jobs, according to Technologys 2019 Salary Guide1. Big data engineerBusinesses need individuals who can transform large amounts of raw data into actionable information for strategy-setting, decision-making, and innovation - and pay well for people with these skills. The salary midpoint (or median national salary) for big data engineers is $155,500. ansicht professionals typically create a companys software and hardware architecture, along with the systems people need to work with the data. Big data engineers usually have a degree in computer science and expertise in mathematics and databases.l andsee ur open big data engineer jobs.2. Mobile applications developerJust look at your phone or tablet applications and its pretty easy to figure out why mobile application developers are in demand. These IT pros need expertise in developing applications for popular platforms, such as iOS and Android. They also must have experience coding with mobile frameworks and mobile development languages, as well as a knowledge of web development languages. The salary midpoint for mobile applications developers is $143,500.See our open mobile applications developer jobs.3. Information systems security managerSuccessful candidates for this hot job possess a technical background in systems and network security, but also have great interpersonal and leadership abilities. Analytical and problem-solving skills are key, as are excellent communication abilities. Information systems security managers also need to keep up with security trends and government regulations. Certifications such as Certifie d Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or the CompTIA Security+ are often requested by employers. These IT pros earn a midpoint salary of $139,000.See our open information systems security manager jobs.4. Applications architectThese tech pros, who have a mean salary of $135,750, design the main parts of applications, including the user interface, middleware and infrastructure. In addition to strong technical abilities, they need to be able to work well on teams and sometimes manage them. Excellent communication and planning skills are required for this job. Its one of the highest paying IT jobs because just about every company wants to improve existing applications or create new ones.See our open applications architect jobs.HIRING? WE CAN HELP5. Data architectThese tech professionals are responsible for the complicated processes essential to making strategic geschftlicher umgang decisions. They translate geschftlicher umgang requirements into database solutions and over see data storage (data centers) and how the data is organized. Ensuring the security of those databases is part of the job as well. The salary midpoint for data architects is $133,500.See our open data architect jobs.6. Database managerJust about every business has some sort of database, and these tech pros maintain and support a firms database environment, helping firms use data more strategically to meet their goals. And they get a midpoint salary of $129,500 to do it. Database managers are especially needed in large organizations with voluminous amounts of data to manage, and must possess strong leadership and strategic planning skills.See our open database manager jobs.7. Data security analystData security analysts must thoroughly understand computer and network security, including firewall administration, encryption technologies and network protocols. The job also requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills and a knowledge of trends in security and government re gulations. A professional certification, such as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) designation, is beneficial. The salary midpoint for data security analysts is $125,250.See our open data security analyst jobs.8. Software engineerThe mean national salary for software engineers is $124,500. They design and create engineering specs for both applications and software, which means theyre almost always in demand. Software engineers must have information systems knowledge and typically a bachelors degree in computer science or a related area. Specific programming language knowledge is required, as well as strong communications skills.See our open software engineer jobs.9. Wireless network engineerWireless offices and mobile app development are just a few of the reasons these pros are in demand. Wireless network engineers need to be experts in every aspect of network technology and have a background in wireless equipment and standards, as well as WLAC design. An alytical and problem-solving skills are necessary for the job, and a certification like the Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) also is valuable. The salary midpoint for wireless network engineers is $122,000.See our open wireless network engineer jobs.10. Data scientistThese IT professionals use their knowledge of statistics and modeling to make sense of complicated data from a variety of sources. To earn a midpoint salary of $121,500, data scientists need business savvy and communications skills in addition to statistics, mathematics and computer science expertise. Knowledge of programming languages such as Python or Java is often necessary for the job as well.See our open data scientist jobs.11. Senior web developerThey gather business requirements and develop specifications for web-based applications, making web properties look consistent and attractive. They also provide technical assistance to web admins and integrate front- and back-end systems. Senior web develope rs typically require experience developing on PHP and Ruby on Rails sites and working with a variety of content management systems, as well as front-end development experience. Senior web developers also need several years of experience managing web properties. The salary midpoint for senior web developers is $119,500.See our open senior web developer jobs.12. Site reliability engineerSite reliability engineers monitor application performance and must possess a thorough understanding of the application and code. They also can write code like any software developer, essentially bridging the gap between development and operations in applications production, which is why this role is one of the highest paying IT jobs - with a mean national salary of $118,500. They often work within technical support teams and help with support tickets or defects, as well as emergency support.See our open site reliability engineer jobs.13. Systems engineerSystems engineers maintain and support the tech nical infrastructure at a company, including system hardware and software. When a system fails theyll debug and reconfigure that system, if necessary, making knowledge of the development process important to the job as well. Systems engineers must possess strong communication skills to translate technical information to nontechnical users. The salary midpoint for systems engineers is $103,000.See our open systems engineer jobs.These are just some of the highest paying IT jobs listed in the Technology Salary Guide. Download the Guide now to see starting salary ranges for nearly 80 jobs in the tech industry.

Building a Better Helmet

Building a Better Helmet Building a Better Helmet Building a Better HelmetThe Schutt DNA Pro+ and Riddell Revolution Speed helmets are among the preferred choices in collegiate and professional football. Each is the end product of in-depth research and development at two of the most recognizable sporting goods companies in the United States. Both the DNA Pro + and Revolution Speed are designed to exacting specifications for safety and durability, and each helmet is certified by the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE). They are comparatively priced.But one of the football helmets, the Speed, receives a higher rating in tests assessing the capability to protect against concussion. The differences among the helmet models could be a determining factor in purchase decisions on the part of players and kollektiv personnel, particularly in view of the increased awareness of concussions and head trauma injuries in football.The ratings are compiled at Virg inia Tech, which for the last two years has been evaluating many of the popular helmet designs in an elaborate testing laboratory run by research experts in biomedical engineering and injury biomechanics. Based on the success of the research program, Virginia Tech is considering extending the testing program to helmets used in baseball, lacrosse, and other competitive sports.A Two-Pronged Research ProgramThe research for football helmets involves monitoring head impacts in addition to the lab tests on helmets. Since 2003, the researchers have been collecting and analyzing data from head impacts sustained in practice sessions and games by selected members of the Virginia Tech Hokies football team. We instrument each helmet with an accelerometer that monitors the head impacts experienced by a player during the course of a football season, says Steven Rowson, assistant professor in biomedical engineering at Virginia Tech.The data collected provides the basis for methods used to evaluat e helmets in the lab. In the tests, a head-form instrumented with the accelerometer and equipped with the test helmet is attached to a carriage positioned at the top of a twin-wire drop tower. A mechanical quick release allows free fall of the carriage and helmet, which strikes a padded steel anvil at the base of the tower. Rowson and his team put each helmet through a variety of drops, each one distinct according to impact location (front, rear, side and top) and drop height. Linear head acceleration is measured via the accelerometer in the test helmet, and the data is collected and analyzed.We can calculate an incidence of concussion by knowing how frequently each drop configuration is experienced by players, and the probability of injury associated with the head acceleration generated from the drop, explains Rowson, who spoke on the subject at the ASME 2012 Summer Bioengineering Conference in June. These values are then summated to produce an overall prediction of the number of c oncussions a player will experience over a full football season while wearing a given helmet.The Virginia Tech testing methodology, named STAR (Summation of Tests for the Analysis of Risk), assesses the overall ability of a helmet to reduce the probability of concussion. The researchers apply a complexity of mathematical equations and computations derived from real-world biomechanical data collected from on-field head impacts. The results of the assessments are reflected in the STAR values assigned to popular models of football helmets, and made available for public consumption. Rowson and his research colleagues have carried out measurements on more than 165,000 head impacts.The purpose of our program is to provide quantitative insight into the protective performance of football helmets against concussions, says Rowson. An objective of STAR, he says, is to provide sporting goods manufacturers with a set of criteria for helmets that reduce the probability of concussion.Expanding STA REfforts are currently underway at Virginia Tech to expand the STAR evaluation system to other sports, such as baseball. Given the unique dynamic in which a batted or thrown baseball impacts a helmet, the testing methodology in baseball will differ from the established system used in football. For example, projectile tests, rather than drop tests, would be performed in the evaluation of baseball helmets. Says Rowson While we have developed methods to test baseball impacts, we need to better understand the exposure to head impact in this sport prior to implementing an evaluation system for baseball helmets.In addition, Rowson and his colleagues have turned their attention to youth sports, particularly youth football. Researchers at Virginia Tech and Wake Forest University have begun a program to characterize the head impact exposure of youth football players, and this fall will instrument 300 participants to obtain quantifying data on exposure and tolerance levels. Youth players impa ct their heads at different rates, severities, and locations compared to collegiate and professional players, and so a modified evaluation system including different weightings for drop tests will be required, says Rowson.There exists widespread concern today about the safety of contact sports, particularly in light of recent media exposure of concussions in professional football. Some of the attention has been focused on whether helmets provide the essential capability to protect against concussions and other head injuries. Opinions vary.Rowson believes football helmets, for the most part, are well-designed in conformity with the NOCSAE standard. He says the recent rash of concussions in football, particularly professional football, is likely a result of elevated awareness of the injury in media reports and other public forums.The purpose of our program is to provide quantitative insight into the protective performance of football helmets against concussions.Prof. Steven Rowson, Vi rginia Tech

Pluralistic ignorance The value of self love and value

Pluralistic ignorance The value of self love and valuePluralistic ignorance The value of self love and valueIm an awful writer-in all thequintessential ways. Im wordy, dull, unimaginative and intellectually dishonestthe absolute worst just a doe-eyedwell meaning-dud factory.Its really easy to romanticize incompetence with a bounty of listicles constantly invading the internet like Top 5 places Oprah use to collect cans when she was 24.Or the sensational clickbaity ones like Did you know Genghis Khan was a barista before his exceptional tour of barbarism?I, like many others, took all the wrong lessons from my heros failures. I observed them as good omens through the cracked lens of a cheap telescope. J.K. Rowling also used to crash on her friends couch? I must be doing something right.Its true that T.S Elliot savagely rejected Animal Farm, but it wasnt because its author was a mud-mouthed dolt like I am.My Confederacy Of Dunces,a meandering snooze pamphlet I wrote in high school title d Space Monkey, will remain unpublished at my folks house back in PA, long after Ive finally built up the mettle.At the time,Space Monkey was the only thing Id ever think about. I would tell everyone about it. My friends, family, even strangers. One time I offered a homeless shoe-shiner 40 bucks to let me read the first chapter to him. He accepted. Initially.The plot followed a utopian-Issac Newton-obsessed rhesus monkey from Nepal named, Albert. He quits the monkey-start up hes working for and heads to Washington D.C to join the space program. All the other astronauts doubt Alberts abilities by reason of his monkey-ness. They instance their prejudice through nuanced lines of dialogue What do you know about space, monkey?This doesnt stop Albert though. He studies hard and is eventually cleared to board the first shuttle into spacewherein he dies on impact.The story is semi-biographical, its got pathos, heart and even some tragedy to boot. A sentiment zero publishers agreed withahear tbreaking development at the time that proved to be extraordinarily helpful.The months following a slew of rejection emboldened my perseverance.My passion for literature encouraged an undeserved tenacity in me.In my 16-year-old mind I was Millville, awaiting my Richard Bentley.But eventually, time strong-arms folly into meditation. A meditation, that sees the relief of truth morph instantly into unrelenting embarrassment. At 23, I blush to remember that, for years, my opus was a one-dimensional commentary on egalitarianism via the first monkey to go to space.The query letters accompanying the manuscript were histrionic and self-important they featured vivid illusions to generational change and references to James Baldwin.Discovering your passion and your aptitude arent on the saatkorn page is both dispiriting and necessary. Im sure youve heard ad nauseam about the upside of failure being its ability to teach us things about our craft and ourselves. Both of those things are true but, if we only allow it, failure has the potential to play a much bigger role in our progress.Failure is an unavoidable, reckless fair-minded entity. Its myopic to only take solace in the failures of your heroes because everyone is subject to it. Those of us that work hard-talented or untalented, as well as those of us that are lazy. Those of us that are kind, cruel, revel in risks and exercise prudence. Ultimately success belongs much more to chance than it does anything else, so give yourself a break and a fair shot. Weaponize failure against the tyranny of self-loathing.Stephen Fry recently sat down with Sam Harris where he talked about the fancy that leaches itself to youth. How we erroneously believe that ..we are particularly privileged to have this access to the staggering beauty of everything thethisness and thatness of a thing Fry recounts As a teenager, I didnt want to lose it. I was aware that this would pass, that this was a leiter I believed that music and art were pathwa ys to retaining it these profound feelings and revelations.The ghost of that intense relationship we have with the things we love rarely ever leaves us. In fact, it more often betrays us later in life. It demarcates success and failure with a stark-unforgiving line. To engage in work that isnt meaningful on our terms is to fail, shamefully and resolutely. Ive always empathized with that notion but I use to evidence my empathy unproductively.I would actively fight against the inner voices that told me I was never going to be a compelling novelist. I remained sanguine despite the freshet of evidence to the contrary. But the truth of the matter is, dedication and appreciation for a thing doesnt, as a rule, yield mastery. Sometimes the things youre passionate about just dont feel the same way about you. However, despite what society will have you believethis is not a death sentence.The things that make you-you are more than the things that you enjoy doing and your worth does not exist on a continuum of how proficient you are at them. Its all unbekannt of it sure, but youre bigger than that. Your identity cant be caged by external validation-itll get in your way and make you sterile. Good work is much more sympathetic to those with earnest intentions.The concept of just going in and doing the job is becoming more and more outmoded. The thing that pays our bills must additionally employ meaning and fund our sense of self. If it doesnt we submit to the professional malaise that defines our generation in the workplace.We all cant be promethium, authors of innovation. Some of us, are simply fine but hacks have to eat too. It doesnt matter if youre in a creative field or not, If you express fidelity to the job itself as oppose to what the job is supposed to mean, I think youll find both the work and your well-being to be in a much better state.Self-compassion is salient to mental and physical fortitude equally. According to a study published in the journalClinical Psyc hological Science, Being kind to oneself switches off the threat response and puts the body in a state of safety and relaxation that is important for regeneration and healing.Fulfillment cant be dependent on superficial factors. Your calling doubling as your career isnt a license for it to determine your worth.More importantly, the infection of doubt plagues everyone. Were all chasing the fear of being found out. Being outed as frauds. Instead of giving the doubt the power to make us withdraw, we can manipulate it into encouraging solidarity. Your coworker probably thinks (knows) they suck just like you do. Lets all make a point to suck together, unreservedly.Its OK to be just OK.

This is the number of people missing work after Game of Thrones finale

This is the number of people missing work after Game of Thrones finaleThis is the number of people missing work after Game of Thrones finaleMillions of fans will tune in Sunday night to find out who will play the so-called Game of Thrones most successfully, and which additional characters will die in their pursuit of the Iron Throne in the Game of Thrones finale premiering on Sunday, May 19.In Westeros, the common folk is scared of fiery dragons and Mad Kings (and Queens?), but the real world brings much more frightening enemies Mondays. The new Absence is Coming survey from The Workforce Institute at Kronos estimated that more than 27 mio employees will either miss work completely, arrive late, work remotely, or be less productive than usual on Monday, May 20, because of the previous nights series finale.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreHelen Sloan / HBONot unlike the Super Bowl or March Madness, the phenomenon that is Game of Thrones has cost employers insane amounts of moneyin productivity. We all know the Iron Bank of Braavos wont be repaying them for that anytime soon. Game ofThrones fans may be exposed when they dont show up on time to work on Monday, which 2.9 million Americans said they plan on doing. A whopping 3.4 million said they will work remotely even though they usually dont. Fans who work Sunday night certainly drew the short stick, but 5.8 million employees who typically work Sunday nights actually plan to use a vacation day, sick day, or personal day in order to watch the finale live. Thats on top of the 4.9 million who plan on skipping work the following day.Helen Sloan / HBOGame of Thrones finale and work productivity by the numbers20.4 million employees admitting that watching the current season has affected their attendance and/or performance at work, including 4.4 million employees who have missed work specifically to stream re-runs t o refresh their memory on key plot lines or catch up on missed episodes.7.3 million employees admit they have called out sick, taken a personal day, or used a vacation day to miss work on a Monday specifically because they watched Game of Thrones the night before.35.8 million employees have spent at least one hour per week of company time this season talking about, reading about, or posting online about Game of Thrones, even if they dont actively watch the show.12.7 million employees watching the current season say they spend five or more hours per week talking about, reading about, or posting online about Game of Thrones, while another 16.5 million admit theyve spent between one and four hours doing the same.Helen Sloan / HBOWho from Game of Thrones would you most want as your boss?Survey respondents also made it clear who theyd most want on the office Iron Throne (aka their bosss chair) out of all the fictional possible rulers. In the survey, Jon Snow beat out his competitors with 28% of people choosing the curly-haired King of the North to rule their department.Tyrion Lannister welches next with 12% of the vote, and Daenerys Targaryen came in third with 9%. Although the survey was conducted from May 7 to May 9, so many disloyal Dany fans mightve changed their response after watching the May 12th episode (or episode 7). Even Cersei Lannister received some votes, with 2% saying theyd most want her as their boss, perhaps revealing some surprising insights on how Americans feel about being ruled by fear.Helen Sloan / HBOYou might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make 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

The Idiots Guide to Resume Icon

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The Advantages of Homeschool Lesson Writing Resume

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5 common career mistakes to avoid at all costs

5 common career mistakes to avoid at all costs5 common career mistakes to avoid at all costsAs a headhunter helping countless professionals, from CEO to analyst levels, make and negotiate their next position, here are the most common career mistakes Ive binnenseen candidates fall victim to1. Aiming too lowWhether its salary, title, or font of company, people are too intimidated by interviewers, scared of asking for what they want at every stage of the interview process, and suffer fromimposter syndrome.This is a direct result of decades of indoctrination by authoritative educational, parental, and societal institutions that tend to demolish your self-confidence in an effort to control you. This persistent lack of confidence is the 1 issue candidates suffer from when it comes to selling yourself effectively.2. Saying no to yourselfBecause you feel that you lack the qualifications the job description asks for, you end up bedrngnis going for the opportunity. This continued lack of self- confidence through self-discrimination, combined with the obsession of fulfilling requirements down to the last drop, handicaps good professionals from achieving career greatness.Althoughjob descriptions dont matter, many candidates totenstill try to play by the rules. They dont understand that job search is like war. The victor obtains the spoils. Its every man and woman for themselves.There are no rules in thejob search This is why often psychopaths and liars sometimes get the best jobs and offers. They understand manipulation.Too often, the most accomplished candidates lose because they dont know the song and dance that is job search.3. Not understanding the modern job-search ecosystem and processThere are four major hiring entities that you need to know how to manipulate, maneuver around, and negotiate with. The HR partie, hiring manager, headhunter, and internal recruiter. Each person has a slightly different incentive, process, and interaction protocol. You should behave accor dingly.In addition, the process of the job search is no longer look on the web for listings, apply to jobs that you like, wait for feedback, go interview. The new process is create your marketing documents (including yourresume), master LinkedIn networking, leverage the four hiring entities mentioned above, utilize thevolume of interviews to your advantage, and negotiate throughout.4. Becoming a jack of all tradesThe most dangerous problem candidates run into that seriously limits their market value and range of future career options is becoming a generalist. Corporations no longer value soldiers, willing to do any deed for pay. They want professionals, experts, and true masters of the industry and job vertical. They need these experts to remain viable and stay ahead of their competition.No longer is being eager and willing to work for a firm for the next 25 years a valuable candidate trait. Firms want true market leaders. That means, specialization and experience within a niche ski ll are bedrngnis only good to have, but must-haves to remain a relevant and desirable professional.5. Having no financial plan or powerMost professionals forget that they work largely to make a living. Since most people accumulate worse spending habits every year, people rely on their jobs more and more to fuel their lifestyle. This dependent relationship on a job quickly spirals out of control once their house of cards experiences even the smallest tremor.Because of your deep reliance on your paycheck, your emotions run amuck when experiencing any type of career turbulence.Since your financial woes are so heavy and over-leveraged, you cant see straight, let alone find a career you enjoyIn most of these cases, professionals tend to work simply to chase the dollar, losing all meaning and passion for what theyre working towards outside of living the high life they buy with their post-tax dollars. They become money-mongers. Greed takes precedence. Career meaning, purpose, and ethical b ehavior quickly fall by the wayside when confronted by financial greed.This is the 1 cause of corporate fraud, corruption, pollution, and general nastiness (think Wolf of Wall Street, Enron, and Bernie Madoff). Individual greed driven by a need to keep up with the Joneses pollutes corporate cultures by attracting people who are in it just for the money.In conclusionCareer problems arent simply an amalgamation of your jobs stressors. Your personal, financial, and professional problems, weaknesses, and vices will all meld together to gang up on youif you let your guard down or stray off the righteous path of moral behavior.Stay ahead of the game by learning, networking, and speaking with career experts, colleagues, mentors, and influencers that have the right advice to guide you.Extra tipParents, while well-intentioned, are from a previous generation with very different market dynamics and understanding of what it takes to succeed in the next 30 years. Their strategies, while useful t o them in their heyday, may not work for you.Take what people from an older generation say with amassivegrain of salt. If I listened to my old-school Chinese immigrant parents on what to do in my career, I would nothave retired from corporate life at age 28, thats for sureThis article originally appeared on Quora.5 common career mistakes to avoid at all costsAs a headhunter helping countless professionals, from CEO to analyst levels, make and negotiate their next position, here are the most common career mistakes Ive seen candidates fall victim to1. Aiming too lowWhether its salary, title, or type of company, people are too intimidated by interviewers, scared of asking for what they want at every stage of the interview process, and suffer fromimposter syndrome.This is a direct result of decades of indoctrination by authoritative educational, parental, and societal institutions that tend to demolish your self-confidence in an effort to control you. This persistent lack of confidence is the 1 issue candidates suffer from when it comes to selling yourself effectively.2. Saying no to yourselfBecause you feel that you lack the qualifications the job description asks for, you end up not going for the opportunity. This continued lack of self-confidence through self-discrimination, combined with the obsession of fulfilling requirements down to the last drop, handicaps good professionals from achieving career greatness.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreAlthoughjob descriptions dont matter, many candidates still try to play by the rules. They dont understand that job search is like war. The victor obtains the spoils. Its every man and woman for themselves.There are no rules in thejob search This is why often psychopaths and liars sometimes get the best jobs and offers. They understand manipulation.Too often, the most accomplished candidates lose because they dont kno w the song and dance that is job search.3. Not understanding the modern job-search ecosystem and processThere are four major hiring entities that you need to know how to manipulate, maneuver around, and negotiate with. The HR person, hiring manager, headhunter, and internal recruiter. Each person has a slightly different incentive, process, and interaction protocol. You should behave accordingly.In addition, the process of the job search is no longer look on the web for listings, apply to jobs that you like, wait for feedback, go interview. The new process is create your marketing documents (including yourresume), master LinkedIn networking, leverage the four hiring entities mentioned above, utilize thevolume of interviews to your advantage, and negotiate throughout.4. Becoming a jack of all tradesThe most dangerous problem candidates run into that seriously limits their market value and range of future career options is becoming a generalist. Corporations no longer value soldiers, willing to do any deed for pay. They want professionals, experts, and true masters of the industry and job vertical. They need these experts to remain viable and stay ahead of their competition.No longer is being eager and willing to work for a firm for the next 25 years a valuable candidate trait. Firms want true market leaders. That means, specialization and experience within a niche skill are not only good to have, but must-haves to remain a relevant and desirable professional.5. Having no financial plan or powerMost professionals forget that they work largely to make a living. Since most people accumulate worse spending habits every year, people rely on their jobs more and more to fuel their lifestyle. This dependent relationship on a job quickly spirals out of control once their house of cards experiences even the smallest tremor.Because of your deep reliance on your paycheck, your emotions run amuck when experiencing any type of career turbulence.Since your financial woes are so heavy and over-leveraged, you cant see straight, let alone find a career you enjoyIn most of these cases, professionals tend to work simply to chase the dollar, losing all meaning and passion for what theyre working towards outside of living the high life they buy with their post-tax dollars. They become money-mongers. Greed takes precedence. Career meaning, purpose, and ethical behavior quickly fall by the wayside when confronted by financial greed.This is the 1 cause of corporate fraud, corruption, pollution, and general nastiness (think Wolf of Wall Street, Enron, and Bernie Madoff). Individual greed driven by a need to keep up with the Joneses pollutes corporate cultures by attracting people who are in it just for the money.In conclusionCareer problems arent simply an amalgamation of your jobs stressors. Your personal, financial, and professional problems, weaknesses, and vices will all meld together to gang up on youif you let your guard down or stray off the righteous path of moral behavior.Stay ahead of the game by learning, networking, and speaking with career experts, colleagues, mentors, and influencers that have the right advice to guide you.Extra tipParents, while well-intentioned, are from a previous generation with very different market dynamics and understanding of what it takes to succeed in the next 30 years. Their strategies, while useful to them in their heyday, may not work for you.Take what people from an older generation say with amassivegrain of salt. If I listened to my old-school Chinese immigrant parents on what to do in my career, I would nothave retired from corporate life at age 28, thats for sureThis article originally appeared on Quora.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make 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, accord ing to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

Job Searching for Introverts

Job Searching for IntrovertsJob Searching for IntrovertsWe all have that one social butterfly of a friend for whom everything just seems to come easier. They have a knack to strike up a conversation with anyone, anywhere. When you are at a social gathering, they are the first one to make people laugh with their witty banter. Out on a date? They always seem to know just the right thing to say. Even your mom asks you to bring them around more often they are that, well, charming.These extroverts have an especially easy time, it would seem when it comes to career-building as well. From all-important networking events to the interview room, those with a gregarious and outgoing nature have an easy ability to interact with others. Once they are in the door, asking for a well-deserved raise or promotion is a piece of cake. For the rest of us mere mortals, however, taking those initial first steps can seem like a daunting task. If you dont quite fall into the category of the social butterfly, all hope is not lost. Job searching for introverts doesnt have to be a painful process.Preparation is KeyOne of the biggest hurdles introverts can face during the interview and job seeking process is the fear of failure. Just the idea of having to strike up a conversation with a total stranger can leave a person paralyzed with anxiety. The trick to overcoming these feelings and to avoid freezing up is a hearty blechbchse of preparation.First off, if you find it difficult to interact with others you should set yourself up for success by initiating contact via the internet before any face to face interaction. Be sure that your resume is up to speed and start getting it out there in front of decision makers. Websites such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and SimplyHired.com are great places to park your professional cv and let the recruiters and hiring managers come to you.The critical aspect here is to ensure your resume has the most relevant information including your job history, skills, and experience. The more your resume can help sell your candidacy the less personal interaction you will have to do at the outset to land an interview or job offer. Sure, you will eventually need to have a real-world conversation or two, but a little bit of time and effort at the outset can help skip any unnecessary QA and get you straight to the substance.Network IntelligentlyFrom the time you first entered the workforce, youve probably heard about the importance of networking in order to help build a career. If you watch popular television shows or listen to the more gregarious among your friends, however, you probably think this always involves chatting up others in your field over drinks in a bar.If the idea of mingling with complete strangers in a social setting to land a job leaves you with a serious case of the chills, never fear. There are plenty of ways to network efficiently that dont involve small talk about the weather or delving into the latest celebrity gossip. The best a nd most effective networking events are those that pull double duty when it comes to information and connections. Instead of a social mixer, seek out opportunities to attend speaker series luncheons or conferences that provide continuing education. At these targeted events, youll have the opportunity to both learn and interact, providing a better reward for overcoming your social fears than a simple social mixer.Its important to note that you dont need to jump both feet into the networking game either. In order to work your way up towards larger events, consider asking a colleague to coffee or lunch. These personalized meetings can often accomplish more than larger get-togethers and can help introduce you to networking without being overwhelmed by the prospect of shaking hands with hundreds of strangers.Last but not least, networking in todays modern digital age doesnt have to be in person. Plenty of professional networking websites host forums and group conversations virtually. The ability to communicate via keyboard and mouse is often a great way to break the networking ice and can help an introvert overcome their fears by providing an initial introduction and communication of ideas.The bottom line is to keep your network growing, even if the pace seems slow. Start small with your efforts and build both your comfort level and contact list. Set goals for networking over a week or month and watch your ability to interact and individual connections grow.Put Your Interview Game Face OnPrior to scoring an interview, the introverted job seeker can get away with little to minimal social interaction. Once the big day arrives, however, its game on. Personality and the ability to fit in with company culture is often one of the biggest considerations for employers when meeting with a candidate in person. While the inclination may be to cover up your discomfort with meeting numerous strangers, this can often lead to overly gregarious gestures and an overall appearance o f nervousness.Instead of focusing on fixing your personality traits, introverted candidates should instead focus on the numerous positive skills and experience that they bring to the particular job opening. Your individual skills and experience are, after all, the reason you scored that call back in the first place. Focus on your knowledge and prepare for questions that are commonly asked for positions in your specific field. A trusted friend or family member will often be able to help you prepare for the interview in a trusted environment which can make all the difference when it comes to confidence on the big day.The Bottom LineIts important to note that savvy employers realize that it takes all types to build a successful employee workforce. While many interviewees will be social butterflies, its the individual candidate qualities that will lead to job offers and long term careers. Preparation is critical if you fall on the introverted side of the applicant scale.

How to Run an Effective Creative Team Meeting

How to Run an Effective Creative Team MeetingHow to Run an Effective Creative Team MeetingMany of todays creative professionals face an interesting dilemma. Theyd like to work from home more frequently but, at the same time, prefer to communicate with their kollektivmates during in-person meetings. Talk about trying to be in two places at once.More than two-thirds of industry professionals (69 percent) who responded to The Creative Groups Creative Workplace survey said theyd like to work from home or another non-company site more often than they currently do. And yet nearly half of respondents (49 percent) said the most effective method for communicating with their colleagues is in-person meetings.Of course, creative pros can do both embrace remote work and place a premium on in-person interaction with their teammates. Being in two places at once can be simulated if youre willing to substitute in-person for face-to-face interaction via video conferencing. To make the most of virtual meet-up time, creative professionals - and especially leaders - must master one crucial skill knowing how to zustrom a meeting effectively.Employees surveyed in our research said that 25 percent of the time spent in meetings is wasted time. Just think what you and your creative teammates could accomplish if you got back just some of that time each month? Or, at the very least, imagine the progress youd make if you turned pointless meetings into highly productive ones? You can put an end to this wasted time for good simply by learning how to run a meeting.Below are some tips for making that happen, including insights from two creative industry leaders Moira Cullen, vice president and global creative director at method products pbc., a pioneer of premium planet-friendly and design-driven home, fabric and personal care products, and Eddie Opara, partener at Pentagram, the worlds largest independent design consultancy. They both share their views on why its important to ensure that yo ur creative team communicates and collaborates effectively - whether you are meeting in person or virtually.How to run a meeting with a clear purposeBefore you even schedule a meeting, determine why you need to get together in the first place. For instance, should you convene to make a critical group decision? Do you feel its necessary to have a team brainstorm? Do you want to present and discuss a new geschftliches miteinander strategy or direction? Or are you just holding the meeting because its what you do every Wednesday at 10 a.m.?Learning how to run a meeting effectively starts with identifying if theres an actual need for the meeting. More than likely, youll find that some of the tasks you want to accomplish can be handled via email or a chat tool.That said, sometimes there is simply no substitute for in-person communication and collaboration among creative team members. And if you rely on tech too often to conduct your creative meetings, you risk numbing or dialing down hum an interaction, which is essential to the creative process, explains Cullen.Cullen says that preserving the human connection, to the extent possible, in everything creative teams do - including meetings - can have a positive impact on design. The soft power of influence, for example, is a really powerful way to move people in design. You can pull people into the experience, she says. Designers are at risk of losing touch with those human factors if they reduce their own person-to-person interaction in the workplace, she adds.Hiring? We can help.START HIRING NOWSort the logisticsOnce you decide a meeting is in order, the next step is to think about the amount of time you need and the right people to invite. Each participant should either have valuable input to offer or a stake in the outcome of the discussion. And after you decide all that, you need to pick the format.The meeting format will depend on the topic to be discussed, the number of participants, the location of those part icipants and any timing sensitivities. If you want your telecommuters or remote freelancers to be physically present, be sure to give them ample notice. And if its too difficult for far-flung team members to make it to your meeting, make sure their virtual participation is as seamless as possible. (See the next step)Check your tech and secure your spaceIf youre hosting a meeting via video or conference call, make sure you know how to use all the tools. If you have any doubt about the technical requirements, ask for help in advance. Theres nothing worse than a meeting that goes awry due to a technical hiccup.And dont forget to provide participants dial-in or connection information in advance of the meeting. Also, remind remote attendees to test their own video and audio connections prior to the call.Another tip If youre getting together with your team in person, be sure to reserve a meeting space thats suitable for the number of attendees (and comfortable enough for the duration of t he gathering).Create and circulate a meeting agendaPart of knowing how to run a meeting is recognizing the importance of the meeting agenda. You need to convey the purpose and format of the get-together in the invitation to your team.Sending out a brief but clear agenda and any supporting materials in advance is a win-win. Youre setting expectations, while also giving people adequate time to prepare. That will make for a more focused and efficient gathering.Read about the seven elements of a highly creative work environment.Mind the clockAnother step in the process of learning how to run a meeting effectively is to improve your time management skills. Starting and ending your creative team meetings on schedule demonstrates respect for attendees valuable time and makes for a more productive gathering. While a little side chatter is normal, dont be afraid to tactfully rein in tangential conversations if theyre eating up valuable minutes.Help ensure that meetings start on time by sendi ng a reminder the day prior to your meeting, or set your calendar invite to automatically remind those who will be attending. That will give everyone the chance to reconfirm that theyll be attending as well - or let you know if they might arrive a little late.Its also crucial for creative leaders to set a good example for meeting etiquette. For instance, putting your phone, or anything else that could distract you, away speaks volumes to the participants. It will also encourage them to do the same, so everyone is fully focused on the meeting.Encourage participation - from everyoneBe as inclusive as possible during your meeting. Its important to get the views and thoughts of many participants - not just your most opinionated creatives.Also, provide opportunities for less-outspoken team members to contribute to the conversation. They often have innovative ideas but might not be inclined to jump into discussions without prompting. And be prepared to ask individual participants direc tly for their input.Opara says creative leaders should be willing to be inspired by great ideas coming from any team member because it can inform their own work - and help them maintain a fresh outlook on projects. I am always learning from my team, including while I am teaching them, he says. I think its important for creative leaders, no matter how experienced they are, to constantly remind themselves to keep learning. Why? Because thats what helps them stay relevant.He adds that encouraging team members to speak up and share their ideas can also help them to refine their soft skills, which are important for long-term career success.The term soft skills makes it sound as if those skills arent valuable, says Cullen. But they have incredible value. Effective collaboration and communication are so important for moving people around an idea or a certain initiative or strategy. Also, the courage and strength to speak up and share ideas, and really explore those ideas, are important to the actual day-to-day part of making things - more so than any technology you might use in the process. A creative team needs strong communicators, influencers and discerners to move an idea or project forward.Dont fail to follow upSharing a recap of the creative team meeting and action items, even if its just a quick email with bullet points, is incredibly valuable. A thorough, well-organized recap is an effective way of reinforcing the outcome of the meeting and whats needed to move that outcome forward.Capturing ideas and to-do lists helps prevent misunderstandings and holds people accountable for their action items. Your busy colleagues will appreciate this extra effort more than you know.Knowing how to run a meeting helps to ensure team productivity. So many creative professionals today want to work remotely. And creative organizations increasingly find they must tap talent from far and wide for their projects. Both trends make getting together for meetings more complicated. So, it only makes good business sense to never waste a moment of meeting time with your teammates, whether youre sitting at the same table, or communicating through video. Tags