8 life and career lessons from the Jewish new year, Rosh Hashana

8 life and career lessons from the Jewish new year, Rosh Hashana8 life and career lessons from the Jewish new year, Rosh HashanaIts autumn, which means kids are back in school, pumpkin spice is making its way to a latte near you, and Jews around the world are about to celebrate the New Year. Wait, what? New Years in September - is that really a thing? It is indeed, and Rosh Hashana is a great reminder for anyone of any religion - or none at all - to take a moment to reflect on the year to date and try to figure out whats next.Here are 8 ways the Jewish holiday can inspire you to take stock of your life right now, and maybe hit the reset button on whats not workingDont let the calendar be your only milestoneWhile I celebrate New Years Eve on December 31st with the rest of the world (be it out with friends or home in my jammies), I love the fact that I have two New Years in my life. Theres something about being able to take stock of the year before the end of year panic sets in that affords me a different kind of perspective. Its almost like a cheat sheet before pressing the New Years reset in January. In addition to the holiday thoughts, I tend to ask myself a series of questions including Am I on track in my career or my personal business plan? Have I had any abject failures or spectacular successes? Can I sneak in a few mora of the latter before the year is officially done?Be more flexibleWhile were on the subject of calendars, unlike New Years Eve which is on the same date every single year, the Jewish New Year is based on the lunar calendar and falls on a different date on the Gregorian calendar each year. So, some years we celebrate in September, others its in October. The thing is, that when you spend your life trying to figure out when to schedule meetings based on both the lunar calendar and your Google calendar, you learn to be a lot more flexible. As my Catholic-raised/half Jewish friend Erik (who asked that only his first name be used in this artic le) puts it, Living with two calendars makes you realize that you have to understand priorities, what comes first, and how to make everything work together. Its also a great lesson in prioritizing your work self and personal time.Follow the script that works best for youWhen I was researching my book Ancient Prayer I spent a lot of time studying the powerful and beautiful prayers said this time of year. I also came to realize that just like story inside the classic Christmas song, theLittle Drummer Boy, sometimes the way others express themselves doesnt work for you and its okay to go off script.Like prayer, your work or relating style doesnt have to mimic anyone elses. So, if youve outgrown the career style or even path that may have once fit you, you dont have to wait to make an official New Years Resolution to find a better one. abflug right now and start from wherever you are.It isnt always funWhen clients or colleagues find out that Ill be taking off for the Jewish New Year, th ey inevitably tell me to have fun. Sorry to burst that bubble, but Rosh Hashana isnt even remotely about having fun. Its a holiday thats about connection to oneself and ones faith its about introspection and trying to figure out what went right or wrong in the year that passed, while trying to figure out how to hopefully fix oneself in the new year. In other words, though it takes work, it nourishes me and challenges me to try to figure out how I can improve in the year ahead. If you feel like youre going through the motions at work, that doesnt mean that you have to throw in the towel and start over. Work is meant to be challenging at times and overcoming hurdles will probably land you that next promotion or title upgrade.Find a new outlook (in the middle of the year)Yoga and other eastern philosophies, faiths, or practices tend to remind us to let everything else go and embrace the present. Ana Weber, who coaches entrepreneurs, thinks that the Jewish New Year is a perfect time ali gn our goals and embrace new beginnings-fresh starts introduce new outlook on life career relationships with asense of freedom.And since there isnt the added pressure of a new calendar year starting, she explains that it allows you to Befriend the present,and extract the seeds of experience and wisdom, while looking forward to the newness, the change, the hope one will feel less overwhelmed and open to opportunities and personal/business growth. Its a gentle way of allowing yourself to seize the moment and start from wherever you are.Embrace positive motivationRosh Hashana is celebrated with loads of positive symbolism, from eating a fruit you havent eaten in the year past, to dipping challah bread and also apple slices in honey to symbolize the desire for a sweet new year. Depending on your background, you may also find yourself eating a sweet carrot dish known by the Yiddish name of tzimmes, or sharing a pomegranate for its myriad jewel-like arils, since both symbolize abundance . While work and everyday life can be a drag, it can be fun and inspiring to create your own daily positive triggers. Among other tchotchkes on my desk, I have an antique bottle of writing fluid, right next to a smiling sunshine-topped piece of pottery that simply says optimism. Sometimes all of us need something tangible and physical reminders or talismans to remind us why were working and what we hope for.Just take a breakMuch of the Jewish New Year is spent in prayer and contemplation, which Weber likens to meditation which allows you to both take a break and be still connect with the person in you.It can also connect you to a higher power or place outside yourself.Life consists of inventory of events and emotions. When we learn to rotate let go of yesterdays emotional weight embrace the newness and take action in the present time, we dont get burnt out. We enjoy our life journey and take the driver seat moving forward, Weber says.It doesnt have to be your holiday to inspire y ou. Take a day (or hour) to take a break and try to connect with something outside of yourself or at least outside your daily routine. Its a tiny way to recharge on a daily basis.Theres almost always room for a do-overRosh Hashana is parte of the High Holy Days which culminate with Yom Kippur, 10 days later. The reason for this slightly extended break between the two is that sometimes no matter your best intentions, you just dont get it right. Maybe your concentration is off, or you just couldnt tap into the feeling youd hoped for. In the Jewish faith, you have 10 days to change that and to unseal your fate and try to make things better. Maybe youve screwed up at work. Maybe you keep screwing up at work but perhaps if you give yourself a set time limit (10 days anyone?) to try to improve, youll take the pressure off yourself to try to be perfect on the first go-round.

This SNL skit pokes fun at the horrors of networking

This SNL skit pokes fun at the horrors of networkingThis SNL skit pokes fun at the horrors of networkingIf you have ever felt dread when the email subject line reads Can I plek your brain?, this new Saturday Night Live skit is for you.In A Frightening Tale, comedian and talk show host Seth Myers is seated around a campfire telling a true ghost story The horror of being obligated to mentor someone who does not offer anything in return.You want to be scared? I have a story, Myers character Brandon starts. About two years ago when I welches still at the ad agency. I got a call from my dad. He asked me if I could get a coffee with his friends son.Thats no big deal, right? one friend says.A 22-year-old recent college grad, Meyers continues as the horror music plays in the background. The friends yell in fear at what he says next An aspiring filmmaker. His name was Connor and he had a lot to say.How not to be a nightmare when seeking mentorshipThe sketch is effective at capturing how a b ad mentee can come across from the mentors perspective. We watch Connor chatter endlessly about how he is going to advance his career in filmmaking. He does not seek Brandons input about his ideas and does not ask about his own experiences in the industry.He just cant keep texting you and keep trying to pick your brain forever? one scared friend exclaims, unsettled at hearing Brandon recount the story.But a person, well-intentioned in real life or completely oblivious in fictional Connors case, can.Can I pick your brain? is a seemingly innocent request, but it is vague and puts the burden on the recipient to figure out what exactly you are asking. To do better, be specific about what you are seeking in the initial contact and what you can give in return. If you want an informational interview or career advice, say so.When you finally meet, make sure to listen and ask about the mentors professional experiences. The conversation should be energizing for both participants in the conver sation. If you make the meeting all about yourself, it makes the relationship you are seeking seem transactional the mentors knowledge for your professional gain. No one likes feeling like a brain leech for your career plans, whether you are in a comedy sketch or in real life.

Video Know Your Purpose to Help Your Career TED Talk

Video Know Your Purpose to Help Your Career teddy boy TalkVideo Know Your Purpose to Help Your Career TED Talk5If youre like us, then you love TED Talks. The always-inspirational speeches done by some of todays greatest thinkers often offer great job search advice. Simon Sinek, author of Start with Why, recently hosted an inspirational TED Talk. While the speech is aimed at helping people become better leaders, job seekers can discover how knowing your purpose can help your career.In Sineks TED Talk, Start with Why How Great Leaders Inspire Action, he claims that about three and a half years ago he made a discovery so profound that it changed his view of the way the world works. He found that all of the inspiring leaders think, act, and communicate the same way. Apparently, its the complete opposite to everyone else.Its Called the Golden Circle.The Golden Circle is comprised of three rings. The what is on the outer ring, the how is in the middle ring, and the why is in the center rin g. The inspired leaders, regardless of size or industry, all think and act from the inside out.According to Sineks theory, every single organization knows what they do, some know how they do it, but very few know why they do what they do. (Its not to make a profit, Sinek points out. Profit is a result, not a reason why things should be done.) It boils down to what a companys cause and beliefs are, why it exists, and most importantly, why should anyone care.Using Apple as an example, he shows how Apple markets itself differently from its competitors. It pitches its products from the inside out, starting from the why. As Sinek states, People dont buy what you do. They buy why you do it. The ultimate goal is to do business with people who believe what you believe. Sinek concludes that this is all grounded in biology. Our brains are wired to understand why people do things, to communicate from the inside of the Golden Circle to the outside.Applying the Golden Circle to Help Your CareerN ow, youre not Apple. Youre not Donald Trump or Bill Gates. What if youre simply a job seeker looking for a part-time telecommuting job? You can still apply the principles from Sineks TED talk to your own life. Essentially, it all boils down to purpose and finding out what yours is. It means finding out what you really want to do with your life, what type of career youd like to have (or changing your career to the one you really want), and then finding a job that aligns with your goals.While you may not have a bankroll like some of the leaders you admire, you can still be like one. When you live your life on your terms, doing what you truly love, knowing why you have the career that you have, not only will you help your career, but youll be happier too. In turn, youll become a leader to the people you know and inspire them as well.Readers, what do you think of Simon Sineks TED Talk? Are you living your life according to the principles of the Golden Circle? Let us know what you think in the comments section below

Work-At-Home at Enterprise, Alamo, National Car Rental

Work-At-Home at Enterprise, Alamo, National Car RentalWork-At-Home at Enterprise, Alamo, National Car RentalThese virtual call center jobs are for reservation agents who field inbound calls providing customer tafelgeschirr and reservations. The company is only looking for potential candidates who can work a full-time schedule. The agents, who may work for all three brands, answer general questions and receive calls that are forwarded from customer calls to the branches. They also may handle roadside assistance calls. Industry Car Rental, Call Center Company Description Enterprise Holdings, the parent company ofEnterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo Rent-A-Car, and National Car Rental, hires a workforce of home-based call center agents located in several U.S. states and in parts of Canada. Types of Work-at-Home Positions at Enterprise While these are not technically ausverkauf positions, there is a heavy emphasis placed on making the reservation, so a talent for sales can be helpful . Agents who are bilingual in Spanish and French are needed. Sometimes, Enterprise has openings for its work-at-home internships for college students studying at specific universities. These opportunities for brand ambassadors are within Enterprises CarShare program and are usually marketing focused. Benefits and Pay at Enterprise Holdings The pay range for these phone positions varies by location and is higher for bilingual agents, but typically the hourly rate is around $12.50 per hour for English-only agents and around $14 per hour for French- and Spanish-speaking agents. The company offers paid time off as well as medical and dental benefits. Training is paid and is full time for three weeks. Requirements Agents must be available to work to work most weekends. Shifts could be early morning, afternoon, or late evening hours. Applicants should be at least 18 years old and have a minimum of 6 months experience in customer service or sales. Also, they should have a track rec ord of at least 1 year of work experience at the same employer. Basic computer skills are required. Agents must own a computer (or be able to obtain one) that is hardwired (no wireless routers allowed) to cable or DSL internet service and have a computer USB headset with microphone. The computer must be in a quiet place with no noise or distractions. Though the position is work from home, Enterprise only hires in specific U.S. states and Canadian provinces, and often applicants must live in certain metropolitan areas. Enterprise hires in the following states and provinces but could hire in others. ArizonaColoradoFloridaGeorgiaIdahoIllinoisMichiganMissouriNevadaNew MexicoNorth CarolinaOhioOklahomaOntarioNew BrunswickNorth CarolinaTennesseeUtah Equipment and Technical Requirements An agent provides his or her own computer, which must be a PC (not an Apple) with Windows 7 or higher. It must be directly connected to the high-speed internet service from a cable or fiber service (no D SL or satellite). You cannot use a wireless router but must have your computer wired to the internet connections. Enterprise provides a headset to its agents. Application Process For Enterprise To apply, go to Enterprises website and use the keyword work from home. There is an ansprechbar application that you can fill out. Uploading a resume is optional. The application only asks for basic information and does not include a skills test.

New 3D Printer Extruder Takes Manufacturing to Next Level

New 3D Printer Extruder Takes Manufacturing to Next Level New 3D Printer Extruder Takes Manufacturing to Next Level New 3D Printer Extruder Takes Manufacturing to Next LevelA new industrial 3D-printing extruder technology - planed to greatly increase the output and quality of high-entscheidung printed polymers and decrease postproduction time and costs is set to take additive manufacturing of large parts, machine tools and molds to the next level.A close-up view of the printers extruder assembly. Image ORNLThe Department of Energys Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) developed the system as part of its evolving large-scale additive manufacturing initiative. It recently licensed the designs through an exclusive arrangement to Strangpresse, a Youngstown, Ohio-based manufacturer that sells its extruders and nozzles to 3D-printer manufacturers.This is an enabling technology that allows manufacturers to print high resolutions at high rates, says Bill Peter, director of DOEs Manufacturin g Demonstration Facility at ORNL.The extruders are built for robotic and gantry 3D printers used in manufacturing parts with up to a 20-foot axis. They can be retrofit to most large AM printers.These designs help to advance additive manufacturing from a prototyping industry to an actual production industry, says Chuck George, CEO of Strangpresse, a division of Hapco, a global manufacturing and design company. Its about getting these types of designs and technologies out of the lab and into the factory. These are the types of advancements that allow us to do that.Many industrial 3D printers can quickly pump out hundreds of pounds of printed material to produce fairly uniform products that require few variations or details, like surgical tubing or weather stripping. But its more time consuming and costly for those machines to print high-resolution components for such applications as machine tooling and dies used in the aerospace, automotive and other industries.To achieve the differen t layer thicknesses and heights required for printing fine geometric resolution, operators of large 3D printers have to slow or stop the machines to manually change nozzles and switch feedstocks. That diminishes the quality and increases the roughness of the printed components, which have to be fine-tuned in postproduction, adding costs to the project.ORNLs new extruder technology changes that by enabling the printers to automatically alternate among multiple nozzles of various diameters on the fly. Having the ability to do that while moving allows for a much more efficient processing of material, George says.The nozzles - attached to a turntable that resembles the revolving base of a microscope that holds different lenses - quickly and accurately deposit a variety of material thicknesses and heights to achieve the desired resolution. The breakthroughs are in how we can now process polymers with a wide range of variables, George says. Thats been accomplished by various things like e xtruder control.ORNL also redesigned the bell-shaped cavity of the nozzle to improve the flow of material and added a new poppet-like valve that quickly shuts off the flow of material to each nozzle. The team also developed new slicing software to control the resolution of the material while its being printed on the fly.It gives us the ability to do so much more, Peter says about the redesigned system.The new extruder increases high-resolution deposition rates of polymers by three orders of magnitude compared with earlier wire feedstock printers, going from about four cubic inches (the size of a chicken egg) per hour to 2,400 cubic inches (about two-thirds the size of a beer keg) per hour.The improvements translate to up to 100 pounds of high resolution material per hour, depending on the diameter of the extruders nozzle screw and the size and density of the polymer pellets.For another comparison, take one of ORNLs last high-profile projects. In 2015 the lab partnered with Cincinnat i Inc. to use their collaboratively developed Big Area Additive Manufacturing (BAAM) machine to print parts for a Shelby Cobra. That machine produced about 10 pounds of high-resolution material per hour. Peter expects ORNLs extruders to print 1,000 pounds of high-resolution material per hour within a year.ORNL also recently printed a proof-of-concept 30-foot submersible hull for one of the Navys prototype vessels. Using traditional manufacturing, the hull would have cost $600,000 to $800,000 and taken three to five months to build. The new additive manufacturing capabilities reduced costs by 90 percent and build time to just a few days.Weve come up significantly in our rates since the Shelby and the original BAAM system, Peter says. This new extruder is about using the output more effectively. This represents a steady progression in extruder technology.Thats something Strangpresses George likes to hear.He sees the ability to quickly, cheaply and efficiently print dies and molds as t he low hanging fruit of large additive manufacturing. But as the industry continues to advance its work with high-strength, lightweight polymers and higher-resolution designs, it will expand beyond those parts, incorporating such new elements as cooling and wiring channels into 3D-printed parts. Easily printing inexpensive prototypes or molds for a limited amount of products can also lower a companys costs, drive profits and improve its competitive edge, George says.We can now print highly customizable and unique things that werent possible, he says. The bottom line is printing usable parts and structures instead of just a mold, a die, or a jig. For Further Discussion This is an enabling technology that allows manufacturers to print high resolutions at high rates.Bill Peter, ORNL.

What You Dont Know About Customer Service Resume Objective

What You Dont Know About Customer Service Resume Objective The biggest thing on the paper ought to be your name on top. Actually, admitting that you arent sure of the solution, but reassure the customer youll discover somebody who can, is an excellent way to demonstrate transparency and build trust. Your challenge is to stick out from the remainder of the applicants. Empathy, or the capability to understand and share the feelings of others, is required at each stage of a business, from product development to sales and client support. For instance, lets say youre unable to deal with a customers harte nuss and will need to transfer them to a different department. You cannot permit a customers negativity to influence the direction you treat them.Creating a data-driven strategy is the sole approach to appraise the impact skills development is having on customer support. Theres no doubt that a resume which is both cohesive and professional will have a much better likelihood of standin g from the crowd even supposing its made utilizing a template. The capacity to problem solve is integral to demonstrating very good customer service abilities. Resume objectives can often peg you in particular role, creating your versatility for a candidate seem limited. The Battle Over Customer Service Resume Objective and How to Win It If youre going after a job at a particular call center, do some research about the merchandise and services which youll be potentially selling. If youre looking to work in retail specifically, weve also produced a thorough guide about how to compose a retail resume. The above is a perfect case of how sample customer service resumes are best structured and the best way to write them for high likelihood of succeeding. The applicant seeks to match the functional demands of the applied job by making use of their qualifications they possess. To compose the objection section of a customer service resume, you want to determine the important tasks to be done at work. Before you complete a work application, write your resume or walk in the interview space, find out more about the organization and the position youre applying for. You may then tailor your experience section to the work offer. Contact careerstrides to find out more about my sales resume service. This advice will be able to help you land your next position in the present job industry. Our customer service representative-specific resume examples can help you focus your resume on the abilities and experience employers want. Up in Arms About Customer Service Resume Objective? As youre going to learn how to create a kickass customer service resume. Its not beneficial to the customer with the complaints in the event the customer service representative doesnt understand how to offer assistance over the telephone. Sometimes it is going to be tempting to fight back, especially once you know the customer isnt right. Be proactive, and make it quite clear what youll be following up on and when you are going to be contacting the customer. In reality, 58% of consumers will willingly spend more on companies which offer excellent customer support. Mention related products and exceptional offers as you assist customers, how you convince customers searching for information. Servicing customers to their greatest satisfaction is the duty of the entire organization. Customer Service Resume Objective No Longer a Mystery In case you have questions, dont hesitate to leave a comment below. There are different skills that you should need to be effective. Theres a high probability almost all of their resumes will appear just the same. If you discover you cant honor a deadline for some reason, get in touch with your customer before the deadline and say so. Its not essential to stick to just 1 template when youre able to make one thats entirely your own. The template ought to be your idea generator. Something our templates will surely offer you a thought of. Utilizing a resume template is getting an acceptable and smart practice for numerous factors.

4 Personalities That Make a Good Team - Spark Hire

4 Personalities That Make a Good Team - Spark HireWhen it comes to looking for candidate traits, some qualities are indisputably great industriousness, kindness, honesty, and punctuality. Most hiring managers also look for people who are extroverted, persistent, and ready to try new things. However, these candidate traits are not the only ones to look for when hiring. It really does take all types to gestalt a great team. Here are 4 personality types that are great to have on your team (that you might accidentally overlook).IntrovertedExtroverts get a lot of the glory when it comes sought-after candidate traits. They are more sociable and often easier to get to know than introverts. However, its important to have introverts on your team for a few reasons. For starters, not everyone needs to talk at every meeting. What chaos that would be During the hiring process, dont discount a candidate just because s/he is quiet. A recent study actually suggests that introverts are more productiv e, and better team players in the long run they listen and collaborate better.EccentricEveryone wants to hire a normal person. However, normal might be a little overrated. Eccentric personality types can be great for getting the creative juices flowing on a team. Employees who arent afraid to be a little zany can come up with some really creative ideas they can also help the team lighten up as a whole. Be considerate of candidates who have unconventional ideas and points of view during the hiring process. They might be the fruchtwein fun person you ever hire.ConservativeFor team members with grand and fantastic ideas, its important to have someone on the team who will be the voice of reason. Its easy to hire a go-getter who will promise you the moon on a silver platter. But, its also important to hire someone who can slow down the crazy train a little bit. Conservative personality types might say no a lot, or attempt to bring a brainstorming session back to reality. While this can b e a drag for creative types, its important for your business (just like budgets and deadlines). During your hiring process, keep in mind that cant isnt necessarily that kind of 4-letter word. Realism and pragmatism are important candidate traits as well.ComplacentMovers and shakers are important for your businessonward and upward and taking the bull by the horns going and getting and such but a large part of the work in your business is going to be done by folks who are just okay with doing their jobs. Employees who are content to do their jobs, without worrying much about advancement, innovation, or revolutionizing anything, make great team members. They do their job, dont cause any problems, and can make life easy for managers and other stakeholders. During your hiring process, dont overlook a candidate just because s/he doesnt seem particularly ambitious. Nice and content might be just what the doctor ordered.What candidate traits do you look for during the hiring process? Commen t below