3 things to do when your boss constantly sends late-night and weekend emails

3 things to do when your anfhrer constantly sends late-night and weekend emails3 things to do when your boss constantly sends late-night and weekend emailsYoure settling into bed following happy hour with your new coworkers when you get an email from your boss.Your anxiety levels immediately spike before you finish reading the subject line.Its only three weeks into your brand new job and youre already getting late-night communication from your supervisor, adding to the frequent waves of stress youve been feeling about the position.Heres what to do when your boss constantly sends emails well after hours.Figure out the best method of communicationLearn what the expectations are for this job - are you always expected to respond that night?Alison Green, author of the Ask a Manager blog,answers a readers question in Inc. on if they are supposed to reply to work emails from the new boss on weekends and how to avoid a potentially sticky situation.She writes that in some cases, you dont hav e to respond, but next illustrates that you should start a dialogue.Now, obviously, if your boss is saying things like let me know today or following up on Sunday to ask why you havent yet responded to the email he sent on Saturday, then its pretty clear that he does expect responses over the weekend, Green writes. But if this isnt the case, then I would either a) ignore the emails until youre back at work on Monday, or b) ask him- as in, Hey, Im assuming that its fine for me to wait to reply to emails sent over the weekend until Im back at work on Monday, unless its an emergency. Let me know if thats bedrngnis the case.Think about how this affects your productivityMaura Thomas, a speaker, trainer, author, and founder of RegainYourTime.com, writes to managers about how this type of communication hurts productivityin the Harvard Business Review.A frantic environment that includes answering emails at all hours doesnt make your staff more productive. It just makes them busy and distrac ted, she writes. You base your staff hiring decisions on their knowledge, experience, and unique talents, not how many tasks they can seemingly do at once, or how many emails they can answer in a day.Get your emails in checkThorin Klosowskianswers a readers question in Lifehacker about how to get more leisure time when the boss emails them nearly every weekend. The reader says the emails either make them anxious about Monday or take up a lot of time on weekends.One of Klosowskis tips is to forcefully cut yourself off.You can never guarantee your boss will respect your wishes and stop emailing you over the weekend, he writes. In that case, you should set up your inbox so you dont check them on evenings and weekends. Talk to your boss and come up with a system to differentiate between priority emails over the weekend and the emails that are just meant to help you prepare for your return on Monday morning. If your email account is properly prioritized youll be able to shut off those pe stering messages without worrying that youre missing a critical task.

25 blogging tips for newbies and veterans

25 blogging tips for newbies and veterans25 blogging tips for newbies and veteransWeve all seen them. The same old, tired lists of regurgitated tips on how to blog better. Theyre so common, you could probably name most of them in your sleep. I dont know about you, but Im tired of them. I want to know whatreallyworks.Since 2006, Ive been a blogger and have helped thousands of people learn this craft of ansprechbar publishing. Still, there are days when I feel very much like a newbie.When Iquit my old blogand started a new one, I realized how much Ididntknow about blogging. So I decided to put together my own list of tips - stuff I started doing recently that I shouldve been doing since the beginning.So whether youre just getting started or have been blogging for awhile, here are 25 tips to help guide and direct youGeneralNo copy-catting.Stop trying to be like someone you admire and instead find out what unique offeringyouhave.Tell thetruth.Never lie, mislead, or cajole. Trust is slow ly earned and easily lost.Be awesome.Theres enough mediocrity out there. Stop adding to the noise, and do somethingoutstanding.Give yourself grace.Be patient it takes time tofind your voice.Pick a theme.But realize readers will stick around for your voice, not your subject.Growth and communityDont measure stats too early.If youre obsessing over daily numbers and youre only a few months into your blogging journey, youre wasting your time. Its still too early to pay close attention to trends. After that, make sure you haveGoogle Analyticsinstalled.Make your content easy to share.The majority of content thats shared online is done through social networks like Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, LinkedIn, and others. You should make this easy for your readers to tell their friends about you. (A WordPress plugin I recommend isDIGG DIGG.)Encourage community.Writeunfinished posts, and ask your community to complete the conversation.Never underestimate the importance ofnetworking.If youre not connec ting regularly with readers and other bloggers, youre missing out.Guest post, guest post, guest post.(Enough said.)WritingWrite timeless content.On the web, old content is perceived as irrelevant. Dont write a newspaper create a resource. (This is, incidentally, why I intentionally dont put dates on my posts.)Dont write too little or too much.Generally, I try to write at least 300 words and no more than 1000 words. More than that, though, only write as many words as it takes and cut the rest.Have a point.Dont just word-vomit on your audience.Write withconviction.Pick a side and be bold. And if youre wrong, admit it.Short sentences win.Motivation and inspirationDont give up.Bloggers who stick with it ultimately win.Write as often as possible.Constantly capture ideas and turn them into posts. A tool that may help isEvernote.Expect critics.A few peoplehatingyou is a sign youre doing something right. Be prepared.Find ways to regularly get inspired.This is the only way you can inspire ot hers. When youre empty, fill yourself up. Dont neglect this.Realize you can only create or react.At any give time, make sure you know which one youre doing.MiscellaneousWrite forscanners.We live in a busy, distracted world. Dontdemand attentionearnit.Build anemail list.If you ever want to sell or promote something, having peoples email addresses (and their permission to use them) is essential.Invest in agood web design.Bad design can get in the way of good content.Be generous.Give away more information, content, and ideas than youre comfortable with. People will reward you. Link to others, but never let someone pay you to do so.Watch what experts do.Not just what they say.These are my 25 tips. You probably have 25 of your own. And thats okay, because Ive realized that everyone needs to approach blogging in their own way. Thats part of the fun.Want to be a better blogger?Check out my free courseIntentional BloggingSpecial thanks to my friend Frank Violas list of Advice for Bloggers, which inspired this one.This article first appeared on Goins, Writer.

8 Ways to Transform Your Job Search in 2018

8 Ways to Transform Your Job Search in 20188 Ways to Transform Your Job Search in 2018 The New Year gives all of us an opportunity for a do-overand who doesnt love a do-over? If 2017 wasnt the best year for your career-wise, of if youre planning a career or job change for 2018, the New Year is here to give you the opportunity to transform your job search.Its time to say goodbye to any resume mistakes , words you misspoke in an interview , or phone interviews that didnt go well in 2017. If youre leaving your current company, its time to move on to brighter and better things.If youre looking to revolutionize your job search process in the New Year, here are the steps you should take to really make 2018 the year you land your dream job.First things first if you want to find your dream job, you need to make aya you understand what your dream job is. To do so, you need to spend a little time understanding what you like to do and how that fits in with your career go als.If youre looking for your dream job, I definitely recommend prioritizing your personal development in 2018, says Laura Weldy, life coach at The Well Supported Woman . Really pay attention to not just the careers that sound fun, but what about each role is interesting to you. The more self-aware you are the easier it will be to find a role that fulfills you. To achieve this step, Weldy suggests focusing on actionable personal goals, such as reading personal development podcasts or listening to creative-inspiring podcasts weekly. Resolutions of that type help to expand your world, and along with the expanded world come expanded opportunities, says Weldy.With the New Year ahead, its time to set resolutions for yourself. If youre not normally the type to set resolutions, you should consider giving it a try this year to help you transform your job search. You dont need to set personal goals if you dont want to, but, rather, you should think about some of the mistakes you made in you r job search last yearand use those to help you determine what you can and should do differently this year.Make a short list of the top actionable things you think you can do better in your job search this year. Some resolutions might be attend at least one networking event each month until you land your dream job work with a resume writer or ratgeber to re-vamp your resume research your salary so you can identify your worth and earn what you truly deserve or expand your professional network and determine if you know anyone who works at your dream company.One of the biggest mistakes job seekers make during the job search is going into it blindly. If you have no idea what kind of jobs are available in your city, or how much money people earn in the position you are hoping to land, you might be setting yourself up to be let down. Instead of doing the same-old, same-old for your job hunt process, consider transforming the way you approach looking for a job by doing your research ahea d of time. Make a list of the companies you know about and would love to work for. Then, research companies with a similar mission or product to expand your options of working in the industry. You should also research the companies you are interested ahead of time to make sure it still sounds like a place you would even want to work at. Moreover, theres no point in applying to a job that you know is not going to pay you fairlyso make sure you Know Your Worth and only apply to positions that will value your experience. If you struggled in your job search last year, or if youre nervous about the big career leaps you plan to take in 2018, its important to know you dont have to go through this process alone. If youre having trouble sticking to the goals you set for yourself, you might need a hand from someone who either understands how you operate, or is professionally trained to motivate you out of a rut.This is when working with a professional life coach comes in handy, says Weldy . A life coach is essentially a project manager for the creation of your fullest, best life they exist to help you clarify what you want to create, hold you accountable to those goals regularly, and assist you in dissecting any blocks to your success that get in the way.A mentor can come in the form of a life coach, career coach, friend, family member , or even your current manager. If you have previously done your job search completely on your own, the biggest change you could make this year could be just asking someone to help youSpeaking of bringing others into your job search have you ever spent time at your friends or family members place of work? If you know someone who absolutely loves what they doand especially if you know someone who works at your dream companyconsider asking if you can visit them at work.If the job search has you down or youre worried that youll never find your dream job , maybe you need a little inspiration to help you revolutionize your process. By g oing to see someone you know work in a healthy, friendly environment and seeing how they are both treated by their co-workers, and how passionate they are to show you what they do for a living, youll gain a better understanding of what it means to have a job you truly love. And once you know what it looks like to have your dream jobyou wont stop until you get it Looking for a job is stressful . Its easy to get bogged down by having to re-write your resume or constantly write cover lettersand when you never hear back from anyone, it can drive you a little insane.But, the problem job seekers make is that they spend all their time looking for a job and never take a break from the search. We understand that you dont want to waste any time because you need to pay your billsbut if you dont take a moment to de-stress and breathe, youre only making the process that much harder for yourself.When you feel you are reaching a high-stress point in your job search , take a day or two off. And I mean really take the day offif you can afford to take a short trip, do so. If you are low on funds, simply relax at home (away from computer screens) or go for a walk around your neighborhood. Youll be surprised at how refreshing taking even just one day away from the actual search will help you re-set and re-prioritize your process. It might not sound like fun, but there are ways to make your job process enjoyable You dont have to be miserable while you do thisin fact, approaching your job search in that mindset is probably hurting your applications because its hindering your passion from shining through.I would encourage you to have fun with this process, and not to take it too seriously, advises Weldy. Its important to have goals and resolutions, because they tell us where to focus our attention in a world thats full of distractions. Some of them will change over time, and thats parte of our development as individuals.Lastly, the best thing you can do for yourself to revolutio nize your job search is to make sure you are setting clear intentions for yourself. Remember you are on your side with this, so you dont need to be too hard on yourself, and you dont want to set yourself up for failure.The beauty is in the learning and growing that comes from setting clear intentions and overcoming our own obstacles, says Weldy. Even if the goal isnt completed at the end of 2018, youll feel proud of the progress youve made in that direction but if you set no goals or resolutions, its harder to know which direction youre headed

From Family Practice to Sports Medicine, A Doctor of all Trades

From Family Practice to Sports Medicine, A Doctor of all TradesFrom Family Practice to Sports Medicine, A Doctor of all TradesElite and professional athletes are renowned for being the best at what they do worldwide. If youre someone who is passionate about sports, or have been involved in a sports league, you are well aware that with physical activities comes the risk of injury. Thats wherbeie the Sports Medicine Specialist profession comes into play.Cathy J. Campbell is a Preventative Health Physician and Sports Medicine Physician who treats musculoskeletal health issues for Sports Health patients at Cleveland Clinic Canada. Dr. Campbell has an extensive education that consists of a Bachelor of Physical Education degree, a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology, and a Doctor of Medicine along with corresponding residency training. Moreover, she has a Certification, College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP), a Fellow, College of Family Physicians of Canada (FCFP), and a Diplom a in Sport Medicine, to mention a few. In a recent interview, Dr. Campbell reveals that the single most-rewarding thing about her job is helping people to change their lives, and also dealing with wonderful people in a variety of situations.With a large background and plenty of insights on how to specialize in sports medicine, Dr. Campbell offers her advice to job seekers who desire a career in this field. She also describes the ins and outs of her current and future roles, along with the different requirements for landing work in both the United States and Canada.Entering the Field EducationThe journey towards achieving a career in sports medicine has many possible routes. Bringing this issue to the forefront, Dr. Campbell briefly outlined some of the more popular ways to break into the medical field. For her, family practice welches the best way to start because you get a variety of interesting problems and its not as specific as just seeing knees, or joints.Accordingly, she studi ed family medicine while completing additional training in sports medicine. This is also a great educational avenue since it incorporates learning how to work with the person as a whole, their general health and fitness, plus sports medicine procedures. Other options are from a therapy point of view, which would be to complete a degree in chiropractic, massage or physiotherapy. In addition, it may be of interest to be medically trained as an orthopedic surgeon or rheumatologist as these roles also contribute greatly to the industry of sports medicine.Certification Requirements Canada vs. United States Considering that Dr. Campbell was born and raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia and was able to work in the United States, she knows the qualifications that are needed to work in Canada in comparison to the US.If youre interested in being a primary sports medicine practitioner in Canada, you need to complete a medical degree. Following this, you would do a three-year family medicine residenc y, which includes one year of specialized training in sports medicine. Next, completing and passing the Canadian Academy of Sports and Exercise Medicine Exam (CASM) will certify you to work in Canada.In the United States, Dr. Campbell wrote the American Boards and Family Practice examination when she first began her employment there. Furthermore, she took the Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports MedicineCAQ,which is an American certification in sports medicine. However, this requirement is not mandatory for orthopedic surgery in the US.Cleveland Clinic Daily Work Dr. Campbell was initially drawn towards working for Cleveland Clinic Canada because of its excellent reputation throughout North America. She goes on to state that its wonderful resources along with the people, who have been very welcoming and make you feel valued, which is important in any job, are reasons why she enjoys working there.In Dr. Campbells daily work, she experiences two kinds of days. The first consi sts of seeing about five patients for their comprehensive preventative medicine visits. Her second role is rooted in practicing sports medicine. On these days she assesses things like chronic wrist problems, or athletes with Osgood-Schlatter disease (a disorder relating to the tibia). Enjoying the variety of patients in her day-to-day job the most, this type of work is a result of her numerous medical degrees and specialty certificates accumulated throughout her career.Tips for Job Seekers First and foremost, certainly do what you enjoy doing. Being passionate about what you do is important during daily tasks and when establishing future goals.Second, find some mentors. For Dr. Campbell, if you see someone that is doing what you want to be doing, you should ask him or her for help.Third, it is important to volunteer and make yourself available. This tip corresponds with her strong belief in the 3 As of success, which are availability, affability and ability. You have to be available and so forth to get the opportunities.This proved true when Dr. Campbell cancelled a vacation in the year 2000 to accept an offer from the Coaching Association of Canada. This position required her to be in Houston, Texas and work as a sports medicine doctor for the Canadian womens soccer team. By making herself available, Dr. Campbell got her foot in the door and stayed on with the team through many world cups.Whats Next?This year at the FIFA U-20 Womens World Cup, Dr. Campbell will work as the General Medical Officer. She will be responsible for, the management of health care issues, coordination with the local organizing committee medical services doping controls and related matters, as well as injury assessment as part of the ongoing f-mark study, and f-mark stands for the FIFA Medical Assessment and Research Centre. It will be her responsibility to supervise the other FIFA medical officers (from other countries) that are assigned to each of the four venues in Canada. Additiona lly, Dr. Campbell will be the local medical officer for all of the venues.With plenty of opportunities on the horizon, as a result of her affability and accessibility, Dr. Campbell has also achieved many milestones in her career. Sports medicine is an exciting field, one filled with plenty of opportunities for changing peoples lives and assisting them in their athletic vocations.For more information on what Cleveland Clinics human resources department looks for in its top candidates, read our article Candidate Essentials Cleveland Clinic. Having outlined the ways to become a sports medicine specialist, while providing insightful tips acquired from her long-standing career, Dr. Campbell is simply inspiring.

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What You Do Not Know About Resume past or Present Tense May Shock You

What You Do Not Know About Resume past or Present Tense May Shock You Keep in mind that recruiters may see the name of the file that you send them and also try to remember they get a great deal of resumes each and every day. Have a look at the list below, and get prepared to make your resume way more exciting. You are able to locate a list easily online. Employers search for certain words. Share the concerns you may have about the work move with your boss. Tim has just known as the plumber. The river is beginning to freeze. You could also leave a job because of your partners relocation to anotzu sich city. Youre not in the work anymore, its in your past. If youd take pleasure in the new job, youre likely to get to make a superior belief. In your previous jobs, you want to ensure everything is past tense. Everyone can say he or she excelled at her or his final job. If You Read Nothing Else Today, Read This Report on Resume past or Present Tense Also, be sure to use cert ain words on your resume. A number of other verbs are irregular, this usually means that there is not any pattern and no effortless approach to understand how the verb changes. Present tense verbs occur in the present, and future tense verbs happen in the future. Select a paragraph via an author and rewrite in each one of the tenses. Want to Know More About Resume past or Present Tense? There are a great deal of opinions about whether to use an objective, or precisely how to accomplish this, if one IS used. Actually, you should talk with faculty and career advisors in your field no matter what, but here are some fundamental principles developed to assist you begin. There are a couple of methods by which we use the previous simple. List your present duties utilizing the present tense first. Resume formatting is something that a lot of people do not pay enough attention to. Lead is likewise the name of a specific kind of metal. The letter should be dealt with to the ideal person and mention the ideal designation of the individual. Most letters, though, will be written with a manager, manager, or even boss of some kind. In some cases, a letter of recommendation may also function as a character reference if youre trying to rent an apartment, or get membership in a professional organization, or have some type of legal trouble. Provide a Template Its almost impossible to truly have an excellent reference letter from someone in the event you dont furnish the instruments required for them to really compose an excellent letter. The Upside to Resume past or Present Tense Employment recommendation letter for preceding employee is a tremendous asset for almost any employee as most recent businesses start searching for a terrific report by the prior company. Youve got to recognize the sort of the keyword the business uses in the work ad and optimize your resume accordingly. So lets examine some methods to compose aggressive, up-to-the-minute resumes tha t genuinely SELL you. The easy rule is you should use past tense for past jobs and present tense for your existing job. The very first point to do is to thoroughly read through the work description for each work application and to recognize the important job requirements for each position. The only means to find out which search terms the recruiter is very likely to put in their ATS is to read the work description closely. Its highly recommended to include information that enables the worker to explore the matter further should it be necessary.

How to Get Unstuck and Achieve Your Personal Goals

How to Get Unstuck and Achieve Your Personal Goals Setting personal goals is easy but sticking to them can be tricky business. Distractions, instant gratifications, and a calendar of obligations can all derail your plans.Whenyou find yourself stuck on the path to your goals, getting yourself moving in the right direction again can seem like a bigger hurdle than actually achieving your goals but its not impossible. Here arefour simple things you can do to stay focused and keepmoving toward your personal goals1. Set Goals You Truly DesireWe often make decisions based on factors other than our desires. It is true thatyou will always have obligations, but a personal goal should be something you want for yourself. If you dont deeply desire achieving your goal, you will likely never achieve.You may think every goal is naturally a desire, but that is not always the case. Many of us without even realizing it set goals not because we want to achieve them, but because we want to please other people or conform to a certain image others have of us.Ifyoure struggling to motivate yourself to work toward your goal, check in with your level of desire. Make koranvers your goal is something you truly want.2.Look to the FutureMotivation, which is connected to your emotional state, is fleeting. It comes and goes. While feelings are certainly valid,you cant be ruled by them. Imagine what would happen if you didnt show up for work every time you simply didnt feel like going?To stay in touch with your motivation, even when it is waning, fast forward to thefuture. Ask yourself Whom do I want to become? Then, focus on the habits, lifestyles and achievements youll need to become that person. This should help pull you out of your present-day rut.3. Acknowledge Your FearsWhile it is natural to want to suppress the negative thoughts you feel, its a better idea to take a clear look at them. Ignoring your fears and limiting beliefs about yourself will onl y get you so far.Instead,take time to really understand yourself. That way, you can better prepare yourself to deal with the negative thoughts that are holding you back. Everyone who has ever achieved anything has had to overcome fears and insecurities in the process.4. Do What Needs DoingSometimes you just have to go through the motions to get your motivation back, like dragging yourself to the gym even when you dont feel like going.Focus on the doing of the thing, not the way it feels. Nine times out of 10, youll be glad you did. Start small you dont have to try running for a whole hour on your first day back in the gym. Action is always better than inaction when you know what you have to do. Sometimes you have to just do it.A version of this article originally appeared on theAtrium Staffing blog.Michele Mavi isAtrium Staffings resident career expert.

Laura Smith-Proulx Executive Resume Writer Review

Laura Smith-Proulx Executive Resume Writer ReviewLaura Smith-Proulx Executive Resume Writer ReviewIf you are looking for an executive resume writer to create a professional resume on yur behalf, we are here to help. Today we will be reviewing Laura Smith-Proulx of An Expert Resume. We will explain how she was able to make it on ur list of the Top 10 List for 2019. We will also explain some of the pros and cons of working with Laura Smith-Proulx.Resume Review Laura Smith-Proulx (Author at An Expert Resume)Laura Smith-Proulx of An Expert Resume is an executive resume writer who has been in the industry since 1998 (over 20 years). Her background is primarily in recruiting and project management.An Expert Resume was able to make 3 on our list of top executive resume writing services. We will provide you with some pros and cons of this service.Pricing for Lauras services range from $1,597 and go up to $3,997. The more expensive package includes things such as personal career coaching. Th e entry priced package provides you with a keyword-specific resume. Laura will work with you to figure out what is best for you and your career search.Pros Laura Smith-Proulx has years of experience writing resumes. She has a lot of recognition, including master-level credentials.Cons The overall appearance and layout of the website is not appealing. Though the website might not seem to be very professional, and hard to navigate, you can be sure the service provided by An Expert Resume will be quality.Laura Smith-Proulxs Resume Writing ProcessLaura Smith-Proulxs resume writing process can be summarized into 5 main stepsLaura will learn all about your background and send you a questionnaire.Schedule a resume strategy session by phone.Work to define your goals and brand value.Laura will work as your designated resume expert and job searching coach.Receive your updated resume in 10-14 business days.How Much Does An Expert Resume CostWhile the cost can slightly range depending on the pa ckage, we were able to findcosts ranging from $1,797 - $1,997.Top Alternative Executive Resume Writing ServicesIf you are a senior-executive professional looking for an excellent resume writings service, we always recommend interviewing 2-3 companies before making a decision.To make things easier for you, we have taken the liberty of listing some of our favorites below, with just a hint of bias.Find My Profession(thats us)Chameleon ResumesThe Writing GuruCareer SteeringAvidCareeristAt the end of the day, there is no one size fits all resume writing service. Finding the best executive resume service will depend on your industry, role, location, and overall expectations. The most important thing is that you do your research. Find a credible company, read their company reviews, and make sure they have some sort of guarantee or at least the ability to make edits on your resume.

Information on No-Fee Work-at-Home Jobs

Information on No-Fee Work-at-Home JobsInformation on No-Fee Work-at-Home JobsTheres a very simple rule when it comes to looking for work at home jobs. Dont pay a fee - for anything. You shouldnt pay for job listings, you shouldnt pay to apply for jobs, and you shouldnt pay a fee to get on the payroll. Also, companies that try to tell you that you need to pay for start-up kits or computer supplies to get started, most likely arent legitimate. While there are many legitimate work from home opportunities out there, unfortunately, there are also many fraudulent companies preying on hopeful applicants and cheating them out of money. Dont Pay a Fee for Work at Home Jobs Legitimate companies dont charge to hire you. They pay all the expenses of recruiting, hiring, and training. They also dont charge you for start-up kits, lists of jobs, or anything else related to doing the work. Legitimate employers dont ask for a fee to set-up your account, or to access your personal or bank informat ion. Fees Can Indicate a Scam In fact, companies or websites charging fees for work at home job listings or information on working at home are high on the list of red flags you should watch out for when trying to stay clear of online job scams. You should never, ever provide a hiring company with your credit card number or bank account information. If its requested, that is a very likely sign that the opportunity is in fact a scam. Be wary, too, of requests for unusual personal information, which scammers can use for identity theft. Paying for Equipment The only time you may have expenses is after you have been hired some call center work at home jobs may require you to invest in home office equipment. These expenses should only come after youve gotten the position, and not during the hiring process. During the hiring process, you should be told of the necessity of having access to the required equipment, and may even be offered assistance with your set-up costs. Before you invest in an office or equipment, carefully check out what youll need to spend, and decide if the investment is worth it. Mystery Shopping Done with Check One common scam is for mystery shoppers, who visit stores and restaurants to evaluate the service. There are plenty of legitimate mystery shopper jobs, but make sure you research the company before you begin. This scam starts with the work at home company sending a large check to cover shopping costs and payment for work done. But in fact, the check is a fraud, leaving workers in the red if they engage in the work. Be suspicious of any work from home opportunity that requires you to provide your bank account number or make transfers between your account and the companys. If It Sounds Too Good to Be True When it comes to work from home jobs, be cautious about potential employers that are overly enthusiastic about the ease of work and the plentiful earnings opportunities. That sounds cynical, but the truth is that if it soun ds too good to be true - e.g., earning a dollar for stuffing an envelope - then the opportunity is probably is a scam. Before you agree to work from home, make sure you do your due diligence, and research the company. It will be time well spent to save you possibly risking your online credibility, as well as your financial security. Work at Home Job Search Tips There are plenty of work at home jobs that you can begin with no fees. In fact, you can get started in the great majority of them with just your laptop, a good internet connection, and your own set of skills and ambition. There are lots of freelance jobs that you can work from home, and some that may require just occasional work in the office. With the technology we have available, there are work from home opportunities in almost every industry, and at every level from entry to executive. Finding your ideal position may take some time and patience, but you will likely be surprised at the opportunities available, and the companies hiring in the work from home market. Some of the best distributions-mixs to look for work at home jobs are the same as where you would find a traditional position. Job boards and company career pages will list work from home or remote positions alongside traditional jobs, and the application process will likely be similar. Companies who hire a lot of remote workers have procedures in place for interviewing by telephone or video, so their hiring managers can meet prospective employees in any location. How to Avoid Job Scams Information about job scams including how to check out job listings, how to avoid employment scams, how to report a scam, and where to find lists of scams.

8 ways smart people act stupid

8 ways smart people act stupid 8 ways smart people act stupid It’s good to be smart. After all, intelligent people earn more money, accumulate more wealth, and even live longer. On the surface, being smart looks like easy living. But there’s another side to the story.Intelligent people have a reputation for making dumb mistakes, especially in situations that require common sense. The simplicity of these situations and the abundant intelligence of those who tend to muck them up can be downright comical.“Common sense is not so common.” - VoltaireAfter decades of research, scientists are finally beginning to understand why this happens. Shane Frederick at Yale University was among the first to conduct research that explained why rational thinking and intelligence don’t tend to go hand in hand.In his studies, Frederick gave people simple problems to solve, like this one: “A bat and ball cost a dollar and 10  cents. The bat costs a dollar more than the ball. How much does the ball cost?”Frederick found that some people have the tenden cy to confidently blurt out the wrong answer, stating that the ball costs 10  cents. You, of course, knew that the correct answer is that the ball costs five cents, and you’re completely justified if you’re wondering if the, well, less-than-smart people were the ones blurting out the wrong answer.Psychologists from James Madison University and the University of Toronto wondered the same thing. They gave similar tests of logic to hundreds of people and compared the accuracy of their answers to their levels of intelligence. The researchers found that smart people were  more  likely to blurt out the wrong answer because they actually make more mental mistakes when problem-solving.Smart people are more prone to silly mistakes because of blind spots in how they use logic. These blind spots exist because smart people tend to be overconfident in their reasoning abilities. That is, they’re so used to being right and having quick answers that they don’t even realize when they’re bl owing it by answering without thinking things through.The dummies getting the bat-and-ball question wrong weren’t so dumb, either. When Frederick gave the question to students from Harvard, Princeton, and M.I.T., more than half of them got it wrong. Even students from some of the most prestigious universities in the world make stupid mistakes.Perhaps the scariest thing about the errors that highly intelligent people make is how unaware they are of them. People of all levels of intelligence succumb to what’s called the “bias blind spot.” That is, we’re great at spotting other people’s mistakes and terrible at recognizing our own. The sillier the mistake, the harder it is for an intelligent person to accept that they’ve made it.“I know that I am intelligent, because I know that I know nothing.” - SocratesWhile it might seem like we don’t spend our days solving logic problems like the bat-and-ball question, the brain functions involved in solving these problems are the same ones we use in everyday thinking. Hence, the tendency to do stupid things follows smart people into the workplace. Consider some of the most common ways in which smart people manage to shoot themselves in the foot.1. Smart people are overconfidentA lifetime of praise and pats on the back leads smart people to develop an unflappable faith in their intelligence and abilities. When you rack up accomplishments while people stroke your ego, it’s easy to expect that things will always go your way. But this is a dangerous expectation.Smart people often fail to recognize when they need help, and when they do recognize it, they tend to believe that no one else is capable of providing it.2. They push people too hardSmart people develop overachieving personalities because things come so easily to them. They simply don’t understand how hard some people have to work to accomplish the same things, and because of that, they push people too hard.Smart people set the bar too high, and when people take too long or don’t get things quite right, they assume it’s due to a lack of effort. So they push even harder and miss the opportunity to help others achieve the goals they’re so anxious for them to reach.3. They always need to be rightIt’s hard for anyone to graciously accept the fact that they’re wrong. It’s even harder for smart people because they grow so used to being right all the time that it becomes a part of their identity.For smart people, being wrong can feel like a personal attack, and being right, a necessity.4. They lack emotional intelligenceWhile intelligence (IQ) and emotional intelligence (EQ) don’t occur together in any meaningful way (Smart people, on average, have just as much EQ as everyone else), when a smart person lacks EQ, it’s painfully obvious. These high-IQ, low-EQ individuals see the world as a meritocracy. Achievements are all that matter, and people and emotions just get in the way.That’s a shame because  TalentSmart  research with more than a million people shows that- even among the upper echelons of IQ- the top performers are those with the highest EQs.5. They give up when they failHave you ever watched a sporting event and seen the stunned look on the face of an athlete whom everyone expected to win, but didn’t? Smart people can easily fall into the trap of seeing failure as the end of the world because frequent success creates expectations that make failure hard to tolerate.People who have to work hard for what they achieve have plenty of practice learning how to deal with failure. They learn to embrace it because they know that failure is just a stepping stone to success.6. They fail to develop gritWhen things come really easy to you, it’s easy to see hard work as a negative (a sign that you don’t have what it takes). When smart people can’t complete something without a tremendous amount of effort, they tend to feel frustrated and embarrassed. This leads them to make the false assu mption that if they can’t do something easily, there’s something wrong with them.As a result, smart people tend to move on to something else that affirms their sense of worth before they’ve put in the time to develop the grit they need to succeed at the highest possible level.7. They multitaskSmart people think really quickly, which can make them impatient. They like to get several things going at once so that there isn’t any downtime. They think so quickly that, when they multitask, it feels like it’s working and they’re getting more done, but Stanford research shows that this isn’t the case.Not only does multitasking make you less productive, but people who multitask often because they think they’re good at it are actually  worse  at multitasking than people who prefer to do one thing at a time.8. They have a hard time accepting feedbackSmart people tend to undervalue the opinions of others, which means they have trouble believing that anyone is qualified to give t hem useful feedback. Not only does this tendency hinder their growth and performance, it can lead to toxic relationships, both personally and professionally.Bringing it all togetherTo some, this post will read like I’m trashing smart people, but I’m not. Some of life’s greatest gifts, including high intelligence, can also come with challenges. If you aren’t willing to take an honest look at the whole picture, you’re selling yourself short. And that isn’t smart.Travis Bradberry is the co-author of Emotional Intelligence 2.0 and the co-founder of TalentSmart.This article originally appeared on LinkedIn. 8 ways smart people act stupid It’s good to be smart. After all, intelligent people earn more money, accumulate more wealth, and even live longer. On the surface, being smart looks like easy living. But there’s another side to the story.Intelligent people have a reputation for making dumb mistakes, especially in situations that require common sense. The simplicity of these situations and the abundant intelligence of those who tend to muck them up can be downright comical.“Common sense is not so common.” - VoltaireAfter decades of research, scientists are finally beginning to understand why this happens. Shane Frederick at Yale University was among the first to conduct research that explained why rational thinking and intelligence don’t tend to go hand in hand.In his studies, Frederick gave people simple problems to solve, like this one: “A bat and ball cost a dollar and 10  cents. The bat costs a dollar more than the ball. How much does the ball cost?”Frederick found that some people have the tenden cy to confidently blurt out the wrong answer, stating that the ball costs 10  cents. You, of course, knew that the correct answer is that the ball costs five cents, and you’re completely justified if you’re wondering if the, well, less-than-smart people were the ones blurting out the wrong answer.Psychologists from James Madison University and the University of Toronto wondered the same thing. They gave similar tests of logic to hundreds of people and compared the accuracy of their answers to their levels of intelligence. The researchers found that smart people were  more  likely to blurt out the wrong answer because they actually make more mental mistakes when problem-solving.Smart people are more prone to silly mistakes because of blind spots in how they use logic. These blind spots exist because smart people tend to be overconfident in their reasoning abilities. That is, they’re so used to being right and having quick answers that they don’t even realize when they’re bl owing it by answering without thinking things through.The dummies getting the bat-and-ball question wrong weren’t so dumb, either. When Frederick gave the question to students from Harvard, Princeton, and M.I.T., more than half of them got it wrong. Even students from some of the most prestigious universities in the world make stupid mistakes.Perhaps the scariest thing about the errors that highly intelligent people make is how unaware they are of them. People of all levels of intelligence succumb to what’s called the “bias blind spot.” That is, we’re great at spotting other people’s mistakes and terrible at recognizing our own. The sillier the mistake, the harder it is for an intelligent person to accept that they’ve made it.“I know that I am intelligent, because I know that I know nothing.” - SocratesWhile it might seem like we don’t spend our days solving logic problems like the bat-and-ball question, the brain functions involved in solving these problems are the same ones we use in everyday thinking. Hence, the tendency to do stupid things follows smart people into the workplace. Consider some of the most common ways in which smart people manage to shoot themselves in the foot.1. Smart people are overconfidentA lifetime of praise and pats on the back leads smart people to develop an unflappable faith in their intelligence and abilities. When you rack up accomplishments while people stroke your ego, it’s easy to expect that things will always go your way. But this is a dangerous expectation.Smart people often fail to recognize when they need help, and when they do recognize it, they tend to believe that no one else is capable of providing it.2. They push people too hardSmart people develop overachieving personalities because things come so easily to them. They simply don’t understand how hard some people have to work to accomplish the same things, and because of that, they push people too hard.Smart people set the bar too high, and when people take too long or don’t get things quite right, they assume it’s due to a lack of effort. So they push even harder and miss the opportunity to help others achieve the goals they’re so anxious for them to reach.3. They always need to be rightIt’s hard for anyone to graciously accept the fact that they’re wrong. It’s even harder for smart people because they grow so used to being right all the time that it becomes a part of their identity.For smart people, being wrong can feel like a personal attack, and being right, a necessity.4. They lack emotional intelligenceWhile intelligence (IQ) and emotional intelligence (EQ) don’t occur together in any meaningful way (Smart people, on average, have just as much EQ as everyone else), when a smart person lacks EQ, it’s painfully obvious. These high-IQ, low-EQ individuals see the world as a meritocracy. Achievements are all that matter, and people and emotions just get in the way.That’s a shame because  TalentSmart  research with more than a million people shows that- even among the upper echelons of IQ- the top performers are those with the highest EQs.5. They give up when they failHave you ever watched a sporting event and seen the stunned look on the face of an athlete whom everyone expected to win, but didn’t? Smart people can easily fall into the trap of seeing failure as the end of the world because frequent success creates expectations that make failure hard to tolerate.People who have to work hard for what they achieve have plenty of practice learning how to deal with failure. They learn to embrace it because they know that failure is just a stepping stone to success.6. They fail to develop gritWhen things come really easy to you, it’s easy to see hard work as a negative (a sign that you don’t have what it takes). When smart people can’t complete something without a tremendous amount of effort, they tend to feel frustrated and embarrassed. This leads them to make the false assu mption that if they can’t do something easily, there’s something wrong with them.As a result, smart people tend to move on to something else that affirms their sense of worth before they’ve put in the time to develop the grit they need to succeed at the highest possible level.7. They multitaskSmart people think really quickly, which can make them impatient. They like to get several things going at once so that there isn’t any downtime. They think so quickly that, when they multitask, it feels like it’s working and they’re getting more done, but Stanford research shows that this isn’t the case.Not only does multitasking make you less productive, but people who multitask often because they think they’re good at it are actually  worse  at multitasking than people who prefer to do one thing at a time.8. They have a hard time accepting feedbackSmart people tend to undervalue the opinions of others, which means they have trouble believing that anyone is qualified to give t hem useful feedback. Not only does this tendency hinder their growth and performance, it can lead to toxic relationships, both personally and professionally.Bringing it all togetherTo some, this post will read like I’m trashing smart people, but I’m not. Some of life’s greatest gifts, including high intelligence, can also come with challenges. If you aren’t willing to take an honest look at the whole picture, you’re selling yourself short. And that isn’t smart.Travis Bradberry is the co-author of Emotional Intelligence 2.0 and the co-founder of TalentSmart.This article originally appeared on LinkedIn.

5 Project Management Tips to Meet Rising Caseloads and Boost Productivity

5 Project Management Tips to Meet Rising Caseloads and Boost Productivity 5 Project Management Tips to Meet Rising Caseloads and Boost Productivity Time is money. This is especially true in the legal field, where billable hours requirements remain the norm, and productivity and efficiency are critical to a legal team's success. Whether you work in-house or for a law firm, at some point, you’ve probably wondered how your legal team could work more effectively. If rising caseloads are keeping you awake at night, consider implementing the following five tips to help maximize your team's productivity:   1. Promote time management Legal teams are tasked with managing multiple projects on a daily basis. But as the pace of business accelerates, effective time management and organizational skills become even more critical. Consider sending new associates and staff members to time management seminars or ask a project manager to coordinate an internal training session. Team members should receive instructions on everything from creating manageable project lists and establishing goals to delegating administrative tasks and managing electronic files. 2. Be realistic about existing resources What are your organization’s limitations in terms of time, knowledge and experience? Sometimes, we have to be realistic and recognize that there just isn’t enough in-house staff or expertise available to conduct an eDiscovery project or meet a major deadline. You can  often tame workloads, save costs and free up in-house teams by turning to interim professionals and legal service providers that can work with internal teams and outside counsel on large-scale litigation and eDiscovery matters. 3. Maximize legal technologies While technology has helped create the expectation that attorneys will be responsive to clients 24/7, it's also provided us with unprecedented flexibility and ease in managing our workloads. In fact, lawyers we interviewed cited knowledge-sharing platforms, such as e-filing systems, meeting or audio-conferencing tools, document storage sites, collaborative or information-sharing sites, and client portals or extranets, among the top tools they view as essential to productivity.   4. Stay informed You probably don't have time in your day to stay current with the latest tech tools, so consider assigning someone within your group to stay informed about current and emerging technologies, especially those products that can enhance time management and productivity.  In addition, consider asking internal or external clients what would help them the most and then allow that information to drive technology acquisitions. 5. Remember that the basics still matter Even with the help of today’s technologies, legal professionals still have to remember to practice the basics when it comes to time management. Staying organized and on top of caseloads and projects and continually reviewing priorities are all key. As a legal manager, you play an important role in monitoring the workloads of your practice group and individual legal team members. Be proactive in helping staff find better ways to manage their time and boost productivity - intervening with solutions when necessary. Download your complimentary copy of Robert Half Legal’s Future Law Office report for more project-management tips and strategies for meeting rising caseloads.

15 Books That Top CEOs Think Everyone Should Read

15 Books That Top CEOs Think Everyone Should Read 15 Books That Top CEOs Think Everyone Should Read Think spending the summer lying on the beach with a book is unproductive? Think again. Successful leaders such as Warren Buffett and Mark Cuban dedicate hours each day to reading. So if you want to enjoy your vacation time and stay on top of the hustle, we’ve built your summer reading list with recommendations from our Top CEOs of 2018 . Those who are perfectionists often struggle with micromanagement tendencies - when you have a clear vision for something, it’s hard to not want to take the reins at all times. But this often slows the whole team down, and ends up being more harmful than helpful, Stephen Covey argues. In the quick and competitive atmosphere of the start-up world, trusting your team is paramount. Eric S. Yuan, CEO of Zoom Video Communications , counts “The Speed of Trust” among his favorite books. “The big thing I learned from this book is that especially for start-up companies, speed is everything. You’re competing with the legacy companies and quite often you have to make tough, critical decisions… how to build a company at full speed at the same time without creating major problems is the challenge. But if trust is already there, it is very easy,” Yuan said. “If I trust you, I know your intentions are good. Even if you tell me, ‘Eric, this is a huge mistake. Can you fix that’ I trust you and I can make the fix.” Authored by Andy Grove, founder and former CEO of Intel, this book gives guidance to leaders facing sudden change in their companies - and shares how these moments can actually be some of the most valuable opportunities available to a company. Yuan counts this another favorite book of his. “I’m very paranoid. I think in any start-up, no matter what, there is no room to say, ‘We’re okay now,'” Yuan said. “No, we’ve got to work harder. We need to always be paranoid and ready.” In this New York Times’  bestseller, Yuval Harari manages to capture the story of the past 70,000 years of the human race. Beyond chronicling the  history of our species, Harari’s book also implores readers to think about what it means to be human, and ask how we want to  shape the future of the many generations to come. This groundbreaking book is a favorite of Sanjit Biswas, CEO of Samsara  - but he’s not alone. Fellow leaders Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg have also endorsed the book. Don’t listen to the naysayers and doomsdayers. According to nearly any metric - food availability, lifespan, income - now is  the best time to be alive by a wide margin, Matt Ridley believes.   In this nonfiction book, Ridley touches on how the human tendencies of  exchange and specialization have improved life for everyone over the past 100,000 years - and how they will continue to benefit mankind in the future. Biswas cites this book as another of his favorites:  â€œIt’s interesting to zoom way out and realize how fortunate we are to live in modern times,” he said. We already know how much of an impact the steam engine, the telephone and the personal computer have had on the way humans work - but what is the next industrial revolution around the corner? According to Klaus Schwab, we’re smack-dab in the middle of it. Artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, quantum computing and more are transforming the way business is done in a completely unprecedented way. Among this book’s fans is Bernard J. Tyson, Chairman and CEO of Kaiser Permanente , who said it has helped him stay up-to-date and ready for whatever comes next. “I keep current by reading what very smart people are thinking about the future,” Tyson said. It might not be the first book you think of when it comes to professional development, but this work of historical fiction has lessons about leadership and  collaboration in spades.  Set in the midst of the Korean War and widespread segregation, “Devotion” recounts the friendship of aviator duo Tom Hudner and Jesse Brown, the first African American carrier pilot for the U.S. Navy. “It’s a wonderful book about friendship, resilience and amazing courage,” said Michael Mahoney, CEO of Boston Scientific . We live in a world where sacrificing morality in order to drive the bottom line is no longer profitable, said John Blumberg. In fact, integrity might just be the most valuable asset you have. In “Return on Integrity,”  Blumberg explores the intersections between the core values of CEOs and leaders and the impact on their companies. Lynne Doughtie, CEO of KPMG , describes it as “ a powerful book that challenges you to reflect on the importance of personal core values.” “When each of us really knows our personal core values, they’ll permeate the organizations we work for by strengthening our decision making and enhancing openness, collaboration and trust,” Doughtie said. Penned by  Dr. Howard Cutler and the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibet, this seminal guide on happiness explores how to overcome loss and everyday anxieties in order to find your own personal nirvana. Jeff Weiner, CEO of LinkedIn , credits the book with shaping his management philosophy. “That’s where I learned the true definition of compassion and the difference between compassion and empathy and how important it is to aspire to live compassionately and manage compassionately,” Wiener told the Silicon Valley Business Journal . Although it was written over 20 years ago, “Being Digital” is still a classic on the future of digital technology. It dives deep into the successes and failures of technological innovations like the Internet, virtual reality, the CD-ROM and more. Weiner recommends this book as well, and said it played a large part in helping him shape the  online business plan  for Warner Bros. “One of the key points that Negroponte was making was everything that can be converted from an atom to a bit will be. So I looked around Warner Bros. and thought, well, that’s going to have some pretty serious implications for a studio and for media,” Wiener said in the same   Silicon Valley Business Journal  interview. In 2015, CEO of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg created a digital book club in which he and other members read a new book every two weeks, then took to Facebook to discuss it. One of his picks was “The New Jim Crow,” a gripping critique by Michelle Alexander that  pulls back the curtain on the crisis of mass incarceration in the United States. “This social justice book outlines the many ways the US criminal justice system discriminates against minorities, disadvantages them and prevents everyone from having equal opportunity. I’ve been interested in learning about criminal justice reform for a while, and this book was highly recommended by several people I trust,” Zuckerberg said on his   Facebook page . Written nearly 1,500 years ago, this Chinese military treatise revolutionized military strategy - and still makes an impact to this day. Sun Tzu’s lessons on strategy, planning and leadership are applicable not just on the battlefield, but also in the business world. The book made so much of an impression on Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce , that he wrote the foreword for the 2008 release “The Art of War- Spirituality for Conflict: Annotated & Explained.” “Fundamentally, the book demonstrates how small armies can defeat larger ones,” Benioff said. “Ultimately, it is how salesforce.com took on the entire software industry.” Nobody expected a group of Washington boys descended from loggers, shipyard workers and farmers to beat elite rowing teams from the East Coast, let alone the world over, but that’s exactly what they did. In “The Boys in the Boat,”  Brown tells the story of the U.S. men’s rowing team in  the wake of the Great Depression and their ultimate triumph over the team playing for Nazi Germany. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella endorsed this book in an interview with   Fast Company , calling it “a  wonderful illustration of the importance of teamwork, which was a core part of my focus out of the gate as CEO.” Strike the word “talent” from your vocabulary - Angela Duckworth’s “Grit” shares that  the power of persistence is the true driver of success. Duckworth knows a thing or two about success, having earned a MacArthur Genius Grant and serving as an advisor to “the White House, the World Bank, NBA and NFL teams, and Fortune 500 CEOs.” One of the many CEOs who counts themselves as a fan of Duckworth’s is Brad Smith, CEO of Intuit “It’s full of amazing, inspirational stories that show that anyone, regardless of I.Q., talent or background, can succeed if they have grit - a blend of passion and persistence,” Smith said in an interview with   Lifehacker . “This book makes all of us underdogs feel like we’re just as capable as anybody else.” The world’s best companies don’t reach the top by settling for “good enough” - rather, a constant drive for excellence propels them forward. But what exactly separates a good company from a great one? In “Good to Great,”  Collins defines these differences, and shares how to make the transition. Richard Flint,  CEO of Sky Betting & Gaming and the #1 Top CEO in the UK, recommends this book to those hoping to make the leap: “It contains some surprises on what makes good leaders and companies,” Flint said. Whoever said CEOs can’t enjoy a good fantasy novel (or seven) on occasion? Craig Donaldson, CEO of Metro Bank , endorses Rowling’s acclaimed series to every parent out there. “Read all the Harry Potter books with your kids if you have children, because there is no better way to relax than reading with an eight-year-old!” Donaldson said.

Why Employers Use Executive Recruiters

Why Employers Use Executive Recruiters Why Employers Use Executive Recruiters One employer explains why he retains recruiters to find candidates.“Recruiters are the first line of attack - almost a gatekeeper,” said Arthur Mandell, who has worked with executive recruiters to fill hundreds of positions during his 25-plus years in the commercial lending and equipment-leasing industry. Mandell said he tends to play a very active role in the recruiting process. He also leans on recruiters when evaluating job candidates. “I would ask them to find out more about certain points [in their job history], how they would benefit the business, or about things in their background I don’t understand,” explained Mandell, whose most recent post was as executive vice president and managing director of Equilease, a privately held equipment leasing and financing company.Like many employers, Mandell’s main concern when hiring is that the candidate be able to execute ideas and bring results. To that end, he has frequently called on his recruiting partners to plumb the d epths of a candidate’s work history. “I would say, ‘Do you know this guy? Were they successful or not at their last position?’ You try to get as much information as you can.”Having also spent time as a job seeker, Mandell is sympathetic to candidates who resent recruiters who seem unwilling to espouse their application when their background isn’t an obvious fit. “Most recruiters are advocates for employers, so if an employer has said they want someone with 15 years of experience and someone comes along with the right experience over a different number of years, they’re not necessarily going to fight that battle.” And these days, he observed, with so many people in the applicant pool, companies are in the position to be even more choosy than in the past.Mandell is currently working with recruiters on his own employment search, and his years of experience on the other end of the process have provided some useful insights. “Job seekers can blame recruiters for not b eing able to communicate the position requirements, but the burden is with the employer’s senior hiring manager and the degree to which he has shared his vision with the recruiter,” Mandell told Ladders. “Sometimes the recruiter is just the messenger.”

The 10 Commandments for Working Motherhood

The 10 Commandments for Working Motherhood The 10 Commandments for Working Motherhood Motherhood is hard enough before you throw in work. Once youre juggling a job, parenting, daycare,  self-care and adult relationships, you start praying for guidance about how to handle working motherhood. Until Moses returns with a couple of stone tablets addressing motherhood, heres my take on the 10 commandments for working motherhood. Thou shalt trust thy gut You know your family best and you also know your employer. Trust your instincts when you feel your kids are acting out because they need your attention. Give them the extra time and nurturing, even if it means you miss a few minutes of work. Motherhood is your most important job, and not one to be taken lightly. Similarly, you know in your gut when youre not fulfilling your work responsibilities. Be sure to do your best on the most important projects. If you do need to take time with a sick child or leave early for a school event, tell your supervisor and colleagues when youll make up the work. When you know your personal and professional values and priorities it makes believing in your instincts easier. Thou shalt not worship money or career success Motherhood fulfills many parts of our souls. But having a job that youre really good at can give you quite a rush too. Its important to keep that feeling in perspective, and only pursue the career that you truly want. Dont thoughtlessly put in for the big promotion or raise. Think through what it would mean for your work-life balance and your children. Would the new duties stretch your skills in a direction you want to go? Or would it merely be a step up the career ladder without any additional satisfaction or challenge? Make sure you are the one defining what success means to you. Its okay if thats simply enjoyable work with flexible hours and no fancy title. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbors schedule If your friend or neighbor has flexible hours or a family-friendly schedule, its easy to get bitter and jealous. Remember that most flexible work arrangements have a trade off, whether its telecommuting or setting up a job share. Rather than assuming your neighbor is lucky, ask her questions about how she established the arrangement and what she likes or dislikes about it. If it still looks good, propose a similar schedule to your supervisor! Thou shalt take rests Motherhood teaches us when to say yes or no to our children and set limits. Make sure you use these skills in the office too. Set clear boundaries around work and limit your face time. Better yet, refuse to be pressured into serving face time and leave when your days work is completed both physically and mentally. Thou shalt not feel guilty Once you take ownership of your choice to work, refuse to  feel guilty  about working. There are plenty of people who want to undermine you as a working mom please ignore those comments that  trigger working moms guilt. Guilt is an emotion that you feel when youve done something wrong. Theres nothing wrong with contributing to the financial support, the stability of your family, and the college fund. This page continues the 10 commandments for combining motherhood and work. Dont miss the first 5 commandments for successful working motherhood! Thou shalt not judge others Human beings are often looking over at the next person judging their actions and results. Resist this impulse, please. Or if you must judge, keep it to yourself. Life is long, and you never know when youll be forced to eat your words. Whenever you start to say, I could never ... bite your tongue. Many a diehard working mom has surprised herself by quitting her job once the kids hit grade school or the teen years. Thou shalt enjoy family time When you do have time with your family, enjoy it! You can have fun doing  daily chores with your children  if you have a playful attitude. Or it can be as simple as a quick game of cards after dinner and before homework. Dont simply rush your children from waking to breakfast to school and home again to dinner, bath and bed. Cherish the time together, even in everyday activities. Thou shalt nurture adult relationships If mama aint happy, aint nobody happy. So make sure to spend time on your marriage, close family members and friends. Those adult relationships will sustain you when youre stressed or in crisis. Dont forget the most important relationship with yourself. Take time each week (or each day) on activities that nourish your soul. Thou shalt enjoy thy work We all work for different reasons. Whether its for the money, helping others or job satisfaction, identify the reasons that you work and own that choice. Then, take pleasure in the parts of your job that you enjoy, to reinforce the positive aspect of being a working mom. Even if its simply the paycheck hitting your bank account each week! Thou shalt prioritize ruthlessly When you became a new working mom, suddenly you have little time for the lingering water-cooler chats with co-workers.  Each morning, write down the top three things you must accomplish that day. Tackle them first, because you never know when a call to pick up a sick child might quash the rest of the days work. Edited by Elizabeth McGrory.

New Years Career Resolutions Are Stupid. Theres a Better Way

New Year’s Career Resolutions Are Stupid. There’s a Better Way New Year’s Career Resolutions Are Stupid. There’s a Better Way Year after year, January 1st comes with a bunch of irresistible, lofty ideas. Dropping several pounds, getting some exercise, spending more time with your family. Does that sound like you? So far so good. But lets fast-forward to February. Science says it takes over two months to break an old habit, let alone master something new, but you gave up even before that could take place. So youre back where youd started - except for an extra load of disappointment and an awkward sense of failure. This pattern may have you thinking youre simply one lazy, unmotivated individual unable to live up to your own intentions. But nothing could be farther from the truth. You just belong to  90% of Americans that make New Years resolutions but are unable to follow through. The dawn of the New Year is when things start to get emotional and you tend to revisit everything that makes you upset. Speaking of your career, there are many things you may feel tempted to do. However, making career-related New Year’s resolutions is a tricky business that can backfire in ways that we dont even realise. Many people commit to them expecting a career boost. But often the opposite is often the case - they may lead us down the wrong path and end up as a bittersweet spot on ones career trajectory. Lets now explore the most frequent turn-of-the-year scenarios and dispel any doubts that New Years resolutions are relics of the past. New year, new career? Hold on for a bit. Calling your boss up on New Year’s Eve and leaving an abusive voicemail about where they can stick their job is one of the worst New Year’s resolutions you can ever make. Youre led solely by negative emotions, leaving sound judgement out of the game. Whichever method you choose to say goodbye to your employer, quitting your job over the festive period is definitely not a good idea. Especially if you don’t have a new job to go to in January. It’s a real challenge because youve spent a lot on Christmas presents and your bank account is probably looking rather empty. Also, theres going to be thousands of people looking to change jobs after the Christmas period, which means the competition for virtually any position is going to be tougher than ever. Even if youre really frustrated about your current job, dont throw away everything youve got. It takes time to figure out whats best for you and avoid constant job hopping at the same time. Avoid replacing informed decisions by impulsive behavior. Explore new career paths in a systematic manner, weighing the pros and cons of each. Are you sure you deserve a promotion? Dont get me wrong. Striving to get promoted is a positive thing. But turning it into a career resolution wont get you anywhere. Why? If you get one, it might be just a coincidence. And if you dont, you might see yourself- once again - as a failure. Heres what to do instead. In the real world, changes happen in small steps over time. Set attainable goals that will help you advance your career and get more recognition in a natural way. Take on more responsibility, network with other industry professionals and get some specialised training. By building up your arsenal of skills and experience, youll become a better candidate for that promotion.  This may sound boring, but just keep doing what you’re doing and be proud of your work. Youre right on track to get promoted - in due time. Just wait for it. My best tips for keeping your New Years resolutions Dont keep any, let them go. Time is not like a pizza that can be sectioned off into pieces; it’s the whole uncut pie. Dan Hensley via Quora More money or else you quit? Maybe you think the New Year is a good reason for a better salary. But chances are your employer doesnt. So why risk staining your relationship when you can do better? When it comes to salary negotiations, timing is everything. It can influence whether youll be rewarded or not. Salaries usually change only once a year and the negotiations need to take place before that happens. If you feel you need a pay rise, get ready to talk to your boss first. Youll need to back up the claim why you want more money for what you do. Generally, there are only two situations when its safe to ask for an instant paycheck bump. You must either be an outstanding performer or work in a highly competitive industry like finance or tech that are particularly raise-friendly. Specific goals can make us miss the bigger picture. Heres the story: Back in the 1960s, Ford Motor Company noticed that small and affordable vehicles were beginning to boom in popularity. Naturally, they wanted to capitalise on the trend, which made the companys CEO come up with a daring resolution. By 1970, Ford would manufacture a car that must weigh less than 2,000 pounds and costs less 2,000 dollars. Fords engineers and designers were sweating their brains out to meet this goal and by 1970 they rushed to the market with the companys latest innovation - Ford Pinto. The promise was kept, of course, both the weight and the price were low enough. There was just one tiny problem. Ford Pinto could ignite upon impact. As a result, over 50 people died in Ford Pinto fires. And a few years later the vehicle become the largest product recall in history. Why did this have to happen? The companys goal was too narrow to be able to take other aspects into account. Failing to take other critical issues like quality or safety into account, it overlooked a serious design flaw related to the position of the fuel tank. Ford’s management focused on a goal that was too specific, blinding themselves to the bigger picture. And their reputation suffered long after the scandal was over. Be S.M.A.R.T. - or maybe not. Most career blogs will tell you that any goal should be S.M.A.R.T. - specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound. Lets throw in a couple of examples that meet these criteria: “I want to earn $8,000 a month by April.” “I want to shed 100 pounds by December.” “I want to become the CFO of this company by August.” “I want to make a car under 2,000 pounds and under $2,000 by 1970” Now, Fords resolution that “I want to make a car under 2,000 pounds and under $2,000 by 1970” is a textbook S.M.A.R.T. goal example. But did reaching this goal result in success? Nope. The story of infamous Ford Pinto has become a cautionary tale instead. It includes a moral telling us that when we set specific goals, we narrow our attention and risk overlooking something important. “Goals focus attention. This intense focus can blind people to important issues that appear unrelated to their goal.” Goals Gone Wild, a Harvard research paper So is there a good New Years resolution at all? Most resolutions fail at making our lives better because they are egocentric. We have this bizarre ability to become temporarily obsessed with our bodies, reputations and salaries, leaving our long-term goals aside. But when we focus on ourselves, we often - inadvertently - subvert or destroy the very things that can improve our health and happiness. Surprisingly, the best New Years resolutions include throwing away our self-improvement lists and focusing on accomplishing things at work or school, with friends and family, and in our local communities. New Years resolutions that emerge from conscientious involvement with causes beyond yourself often work magic in creating a more fulfilling and healthy life.  So focus not on calories or cardio workouts but on contribution and community and next year you may not feel like making any new years resolutions at all. The reason most people fail their New Years resolutions is because of their perception of time. The pressure that comes with a time-frame, the pressure that comes with the expectations from others by announcing your goals to the world. Dan Hensley via Quora Dont be a slave of the calendar. Time knows no limitations. And neither does your personal growth and development. Throw away the mistaken idea that a magical clean slate is only available first few days of every year. Banish the idea that the start of a new year must suffer the weight of majestic resolutions. January 1st is not unlike any other day in the year. Big things can happen on March 28th the same way they can on September 14th. Years, months and days are just part of a man-made system of marking time. You should feel empowered to change things anytime be it spring, summer, fall or winter. The drive and determination come to those who want, not to those who wait. Cheers to a hassle-free 2019! Ditch all your New Year’s resolutions. Stop putting yourself under pressure. Theres nothing more artificial than letting a date in a calendar tell you what to do and when to do it. Take a deep breath and relax. Real change takes time, effort and patience. Show respect the feebleness of self-control instead and spread your resolutions out over the entire year. Look at your life from distance and reflect on whats natural and possible at the same time. And change your career - and life - for better, one step at a time. Share Your Feedback or Ideas in the Comments!

20 Cool Companies Hiring Interns Now

20 Cool Companies Hiring Interns Now 20 Cool Companies Hiring Interns Now It may seem as though school just started for undergrads and grad students, but it’s time to start looking for summer internships . That’s right. Companies are eager to hire smart, forward-thinking students who are looking to get a leg up in their professions. From gaming to healthcare, finance to tech, there is something for everyone. Here are 20 companies hiring interns now. Apply today! Open Internships: Research Scientist Intern, Software Engineer Intern, Project Management Intern & more. Details: “From day one as an Intern, you will be embedded in your role. We have identified a spot for you for a reason, and want you to feel empowered in your role here. We seek a long-term relationship with you. We hire interns at EA not only for the potential we see in you over the summer, quarter, semester. We hire interns at EA for your long-term potential, hoping you will join us upon graduation full-time. You will work alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. This is not a passing hello in a hallway, but an in-the-trenches, all-hands-on-deck environment where visionaries mentor visionaries and everyone has a voice.” What Interns Say: “If you like games you should definitely work here. You get a great exposure to the industry you make great connections here. There are a lot of famous people that come in here both in the gaming and entertainment business. You get to the touch the product that basically ships out close to a 200 million dollar revenue.” - Former Software Engineer Intern Open Internships: NCCS Security Intern, NASA AFRC Internship, Pathways Intern, Engineering Student Trainee, Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) Hardware and Components Analysis Intern, Structural Dynamics Testing Intern & more. Details: “NASA Internships are educational hands-on opportunities that provide unique NASA-related research and operational experiences for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students as well as educators. These internships integrate participants with career professionals emphasizing mentor-directed, degree-related, real-time world task completion. During the internship, participants engage in scientific or engineering research, development, and operations activities. In addition, there are non-technical internship opportunities to engage in professional activities which support NASA business and administrative processes.” https://intern.nasa.gov What Interns Say: “It was an inviting and great place to work. Amazing location, good fellow employees that enjoyed their job. You really feel like you are making a difference and working toward an important goal.” - Former IT Summer Intern Open Internships: Data Scientist Intern, SQA Engineer Intern, Inside Sales Business Development Intern, Big Data Engineer Intern, Compensation Itner, Legal Intern & more. Details: “Palo Alto Networks ® is the next-generation security company, leading a new era in cybersecurity by safely enabling applications and preventing cyber breaches for tens of thousands of organizations worldwide. If you want to make an impact, are motivated, intelligent, creative, and hardworking, then this job is for you! Our Summer Internship Program provides you: 1:1 mentorship, fun and engaging events, the opportunity to expand your knowledge and work on challenging projects, connections to interns, recent grads and employees across the company.” What Interns Say: “Culture is one of the key focus areas of PAN. They hire top-notch software developers and this helps them accomplish their goals and build a product. They try to be flat.” - Former Software Developer Intern Open Internships: Financial Representative Internship, Controllers Accounting Summer Internship, General Business Summer Internship & more. Details: “An internship with Northwestern Mutual is so much more than a summer job or resume booster. Carefully selected from universities across the country, with majors ranging from Accounting to Technology, our interns bring unique ideas and perspectives to our organization. In return, interns gain a real-world business perspective through hands-on learning and meaningful work. Your Northwestern Mutual colleagues will take time to teach you things that you can’t learn in the classroom, preparing you for your post-grad opportunity. You’ll join a fun and relaxed work culture, enjoy lunch with your colleagues every day, and participate in social, professional, and philanthropic events. Our internship program ensures that you are immersed in everything that Milwaukee and Northwestern Mutual can offer.” What Interns Say: “The full-time representatives really care a lot about the interns. Everyone is willing to offer help and advice.” - Former Intern Open Internships: Information Technology Development Program Internship, Financial Leadership Program Internship & more. Details: “Shire is now the leading global biotechnology company focused on serving patients with rare diseases and highly specialized conditions. Over the course of the 12-week program, interns sharpen their skills through a variety of experiences including ownership of daily responsibilities, participation in special projects, and completion of a cross-functional community service project.” What Interns Say: “Chances to meet so many talented people, the culture of the company is, in general, positive and encouraging to young people.” - Current Intern Open Internships: Software Engineer, Security Engineer and Product Manager. Details: “Addepar is the financial operating system that brings common sense and data-driven investing to our financial world. Addepar gives asset owners and advisors a clearer financial picture at every level, all in one place. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial-minded and thrives in a fast-paced and goal-driven environment.” What Interns Say: “Very committed and educated people that are constantly pushing to be the best.” - Former Intern Open Internships: Winnipeg Engineering Intern, Marketing Intern, eCommerce Data Science Intern, Sales Intern, Accounting Control Undergraduate Intern & more. Details: “PepsiCo’s Marketing internship program is a 10-week summer program between June and August held in each of our three U.S. headquarter locations: Chicago, IL (Quaker Foods, Tropicana, Gatorade), White Plains, NY (PepsiCo Beverages) and Plano, TX (Frito Lay). Over the course of 10 weeks, interns will work on impactful business projects and gain valuable hands-on experience while learning from experienced marketing professionals. At the conclusion of the internship, interns will have the opportunity to showcase their project results and internship experience in a presentation to the senior leadership team. Interns have great autonomy as well as full support, guidance, and feedback from their managers and the broad marketing organization throughout the internship.” What Interns Say: “I really enjoyed my time working at the Kansas City manufacturing plant. The company culture is great and my co-workers were extremely supportive.” - Former Supply Chain Intern Open Internships: Finance Intern, Corporate PR Intern, Intern Account Executive & more. Details: Ogilvy & Mather is a leading communications firm looking for interns. The interns will work to develop a broad understanding of the business by performing a range of well-defined assignments. The interns are fully integrated members of the team and will work on a variety of accounts and levels. What Interns Say: “It was an awesome learning experience. I was fortunate enough to work alongside some of the most creative and brilliant people while interning at Ogilvy. It looks great on your resume!” - Former Marketing Intern Open Internships: IT Intern, Infrastructure Site Analyst Intern & more. Details: “Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate-Palmolive Company invites applications for the position of Production Control Internship in our Global Information Technology division. The Production Control Internship for Colgate-Palmolive will act as a key contact in our Production Control command center which handles all network, hardware, and business processes globally. This position is located in our office at 909 River Road, Piscataway, NJ.” What Interns Say: “Very good company atmosphere and culture. Supportive superiors. Good learning opportunities. A lot of extracurricular activities to be involved in.” - Former Corporate Finance Intern Open Internships: Logistics Intern, Procurement Intern, Technology Intern, Human Resources Intern, Agronomist Intern & more. Details: “Is sitting on the beach not your idea of a great summer? Then our Internship Programs are the perfect opportunity to make a big impact when you are out of class. Unlike traditional internship programs, our interns aren’t stuck in the mailroom; they are assigned to a strategic project in order to learn and make a big impact in just a couple months. Each of our Internship Programs is a direct feeder into our full-time trainee programs. There’s no coffee run or making copies here. An impactful, challenging summer at AB will let you prove your mettle and ability to produce results so you can join our team.” anheuser-busch.com/careers/student-programs/internship.html What Interns Say: “You are given your own intern project that has a real effect on the process. Includes presentation to senior management at end of intern period.” - Former Intern Open Internships: Accounting Summer Intern, Finance Summer Intern, Sales Internship & more. Details: “In addition to an outstanding work environment with rapid advancement potential, Gartner associates enjoy exceptional compensation and benefits, including an upbeat, positive culture. Integrity, objectivity, collaboration, results and a no-limits mindset are central to our values. We work with you to help you meet your goals and advance within the company. Encouragement to be innovative and challenge status quo. Exposure to industry leading training and development. Performance-based recognition and rewards.” What Interns Say: “I was a former intern in the summer of 2013 for 2 months and it was one of the best internships I had. My direct supervisor exposed me to different projects under various senior consultants between their 2 client offices in NYC and they all truly care for their intern’s growth and success. They try to teach you as much as they can and they try to expose you to their clients. Till this day, I still keep in contact with them and they’re my mentors. Pay was also pretty good. I got $15/hour and 95% of the time, you’re indoors with AC. I took a lot away from this internship more than anything else.” - Former Intern Open Internships: Fire Investigative Intern, Business Intelligence Intern, Geospatial Intern, Summer 2018 Bond & Specialty Insurance Underwriting Internship, Summer 2018 Claim Professional Development Program Internship & more. Details: “Dynamic, diverse and ever-changing â€" there’s more to the insurance industry than you might expect. And there’s more to Travelers. We offer a variety of full-time and internship opportunities designed to help students and graduates to launch rewarding careers.” What Interns Say: “Travelers very much views it’s leadership development interns as an investment in talent, and as such is puts in a startling amount of time and money into trainings as well as very competitive compensation packages. Personally, I worked with a great team and finished my summer internship confident in the knowledge I had learned a great deal from them as well as helping them with their workload.” - Former Intern Open Internships: Project Management Intern, Investment Sales Intern, Research Intern, VBA Programmer Intern, Client Accounting Intern & more. Details: “Cushman & Wakefield is a global leader in commercial real estate services, helping clients transform the way people work, shop, and live. This is an opportunity to develop a career within a firm that ranks among the very best and with clear promotion chances. The reward and opportunities available are second to none. Cushman & Wakefield recognizes commitment, initiative, decision-making ability and hard work and rewards accordingly.” What Interns Say: “My experience at C&W was my first internship experience and it ended up being a very insightful summer. I was always included in the group’s activities and walked away with a very diverse look at all of their tasks. The people I worked with were very intelligent and pleasant, and were always patient and willing to help me learn as much as possible by giving me a hands-on approach to the projects they were working on.” - Former Global Treasury Intern Open Internships: Marketing Intern, Finance MBA Intern, Software Test Engineer Intern, VLSI Design Intern, Legal Summer Intern, Cyber Security Investigations & eDiscovery Intern & more. Details: “At Hewlett Packard Enterprise, we don’t just believe in the power of technology, we believe in the power of people when technology works for them. We believe in applying new thinking and ideas to improve the way our customers live and work. Learning does not only happen through training. Relationships are among the most powerful ways for people to learn and grow, and this is part of our HPE culture. In addition to working alongside talented colleagues, you will have many opportunities to learn through coaching and stretch assignment opportunities. You’ll be guided by feedback and support to accelerate your learning and maximize your knowledge. We also have a “reverse mentoring” program which allows us to share our knowledge and strengths across our multi-generation workforce.” What Interns Say: “Amazing group of people to work with. As an intern I was able to work on a variety of projects, I felt like I had a real impact on the company. All of my mentors were very knowledgeable and more than willing to answer any questions I had. I would definitely work for them again.” - Former Mechanical Engineering Intern Open Internships: Quantitative Trading Intern, Software Development Intern, Spring Quantitative Trading Intern & more. Details: “You are a full-time student pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics and related fields.You want to be the bridge between computer science and financial markets. You are talented, driven, and hungry for a challenge. You believe that there’s no limit to what we can accomplish together in a creative, collaborative setting which pairs passion with brilliance. If you refuse to settle for a career that offers anything less, we want to meet you!” What Employees Say: “I get to work with a great team of very smart and driven individuals. There is a lot of opportunities to work on projects that really interest you. I also get a sense of pride from working for a leader in the HFT world. Side note: you can’t beat Tower’s rooftop and awesome parties!” - Current Manager Open Internships: DevOps Engineering Intern, Development Engineering Intern, Legal Intern, Global Insights Intern, Integrated Marketing Intern, Systems Engineering Architecture Intern, Corporate IT Engineering Intern & more. Details: “This paid internship requires an average availability of 40 hours per week during the summer of 2018 in Gogo’s main office located in Chicago, IL. Interns are full-fledged members of the team engaged from day one through structured training, mentorship, a diverse set of experiences, a network of peers across the company, and leadership opportunities. Our internship program is designed to provide exposure to real, complex operational projects in which you will be working with a variety of people in different business functions. Ideal candidates are top-performing students who excel at analytic problem solving and have a desire to re-engineer processes, quantify business impacts, understand corporate legal departments, and be part of major corporate initiatives.” What Employees Say: “Great work/life balance. Fast paced leading edge tech company. Opportunities to learn new things come up regularly. People are open and encourage to new ideas and ways of thinking.” - Current Employee Open Internships: Legal Intern, Risk Analysis Intern, Graphic Design Intern, Reports Desk Intern, Communications Intern, Funding Operations Intern & more. Details: “The PCAOB is seeking highly motivated individuals for paid, full-time and part-time positions throughout the year. Successful candidates will provide support to the PCAOB’s Office of Economic and Risk Analysis (ERA) in the Washington, DC headquarters. ERA identifies and analyzes emerging audit and accounting issues that might present an elevated risk of audit failure, and communicates these risks to the PCAOB’s other divisions. As an Intern, you will gain significant exposure to the trends and developments affecting accounting and the auditing profession.” What Interns Say: “Provides the opportunity to learn about how to determine the overall health of a company. Have the chance to meet high-ranking members of the board. The Analysts are very interested in your well being.” - Former Risk Analysis Intern Open Internships: Healthcare IT Business Intern, Purchase-to-Pay Intern, Learning & Development Intern, Thermo-Mechanical Engineer Intern, HR Intern, eCommerce Marketing Management Intern & more. Details: “Are you a student or recent graduate ready to start an amazing career? Perhaps you’ve already got some work experience and want to find a role where you’ll be able to make a difference and improve people’s lives. At Philips you’ll work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, contributing to projects that make a real impact on people’s lives across the world. Together with colleagues from many different cultures and areas of expertise, you’ll quickly be given responsibility and space and support to develop and grow in ways that will surprise and delight you.” https://www.careers.philips.com/student/na/en What Interns Say: “Great way to obtain experience in engineering while going to school. Ability to talk to really smart people and get a perspective that school can’t provide.” - Former Mechanical Engineering Intern Open Internships: Consumer Underwriting Intern, HR Internship Program, Liabilities and Financial Lines Underwriting Internship, Individual Personal Insurance Rotation Internship & more. Details: “The Summer Internship Program lasts approximately 10 weeks and is targeted to students entering the final year of their undergraduate or graduate education. After 3 days of orientation and intensive training, summer interns will join one of our business lines, each of which offers a unique opportunity to obtain core technical knowledge and professional skills in a diverse and global environment. In addition to the experience acquired on the job, summer interns have the opportunity to learn directly from senior management, and participate in webinars, discussion forums, and networking receptions.” What Interns Say: “Great people, and great first internship experience!” - Current Intern Open Internships: Manufacturing Division Summer Internship, Vaccine BPRD Summer Intern, Publications Coordinator Summer Intern, Global Marketing Intern, Corporate Responsibility Internship & more. Details: “Merck is a global healthcare leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. Join a program that provides exemplary students with the opportunity to work on meaningful assignments and gain real word experiences. Internships are 9- to 11-week assignments between June and August.” What Interns Say: “The directors and executives I worked with were so knowledgeable and kind. They welcomed my input and were always available to answer any questions I had. They treated the interns like gold. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.” - Former Global Marketing Intern