Using the Three BsBed, Bath, Busto Unleash Mental Power During a Job Search

Using the Three BsBed, Bath, Busto Unleash Mental Power During a Job SearchUsing the Three Bs- Bed, Bath, Bus- to Unleash Mental Power During a Job Search4The early 20th-century philosopher Ludwig Wittgensteinis credited with observing that our thinking, creativity, and ability to generate innovative ideas are all enhanced when were relaxed. In conjunction with this theory, he reportedly coined the concept of the Three Bs- bed, bath, and bus- to give people guidance on how to operate at peak mental capacity. By understanding how the Three Bs work and practicing this wisdom of slowing down to speed up, todays job landseekers can give themselves an extra edge.In a competitive job market, the common tendency is to keep pushing ahead in a driven way- for example, by concentrating hard on trying to problem-solve about your job search, or staying constantly active in scrolling through job sites and pushing out resumes. These tactics can be helpful, but only to a certain extent. If you driv e yourself too hard without a break, you risk burnout from your job search process, which can then cause you to back off of it completely rather than maintaining a steady pace of search-related activity.To follow Wittgensteins lead, try instead to designate specific partes of your day or week to the Three Bs during your job search. By doing so, you can potentially tap into a creativity-cultivating semiconscious state while zoning out before falling asleep, unwinding in the tub, or mindlessly commuting to generate your best insights. These might include self-awareness about your career preferences or out-of-the-box ideas to reach employers.Feeling stuck about how to get started? Try out the Three Bs to give yourself an edge in places that you least expect itGet to bed earlier.If youre so wound up about your job search that you stay up too late working on your cover letters, resume, and applications, then you wont give yourself the decompression time that you need to make lying in bed into a fount of creativity to inform this transitional time of your life. Your goal is to give yourself some extra moments to rest in bed withoutdoing any other activity like reading, looking at your phone, or watching TV. This wont happen if you wait until youre so tired that you fall asleep the minute your head hits the pillow, so set a goal of getting to bed an hour before you expect to fall asleep.Now heres the hard part just lie there and rest. Dont try to actively think about challenges of your job search or rehearse your answers to tomorrows interview. You want to create open, empty space in your mind so that those intuitive answers that will impress the hiring committee will come to you without straining. Thats the true power of the Three Bs.Take a nightly bubble bath.Whens the last time you actually slowed down enough to engage in a simple pleasure, like soaking in the tub? Chances are, if youre embroiled in your job search and anxiously casting about for solutions to gain ing employment, taking a lingering bath rather than a quick shower can seem like too much of a luxury. But if you want to make space for the Three Bs to work their magic, then you have to actually createthe time and space for a do-nothing state of mind. So turn nightly tub time a new habit, then relax and close your eyes. Do some deep breathing and try hard not to brainstorm about anything- youre prioritizing giving yourself some bored, empty space to enhance creativity.Ride the bus somewhere new.If youre looking for work, you may not be getting out of the house much. You might feel you cant spare the time to do much else besides troll your favorite job sites for new listings. But by offering yourself a change of scenery in a rolling venue where you can just space out for a while, youll be priming your mental pump for innovative insights. It doesnt matter your destination or how long the trip is- the point is to shake up your routine by giving yourself some low-key travel time. Gaze out the window and let your mind wander without leading it anywhere. Later, see what comes up that can inform your career.Use Wittgensteins Three Bs whenever you feel stuck in a rut on your job search. Youll find that giving yourself the rare opportunity for unfocused time without conscious concentration can produce the fresh and creative ideas you need to stay competitive in the job market.Ready to find a job that fits your lifestyle?Browse Open Flexible Jobs

Air Force SSgt (E-5) Promotion Overview and Rates

Air Force SSgt (E-5) Promotion Overview and RatesAir Force SSgt (E-5) Promotion Overview and RatesThe Air Force manages its enlisted versetzungs differently than the other services. The Air Force first determines the overall versetzung-tarif (Air Force Wide) for the promotion cycle, by forecasting how many slots will be available. It then takes this rate and applies it to all of the Air Force jobs (almost*) equally. For example, lets say the Air Force determines (Air Force Wide) that it will be promoting 20 percent of all eligible Staff Sergeants (E-5) to the rank of Technical Sergeant (E-6) for the next promotion cycle. Each and every career field (job) will promote 20 percent of their eligible Staff Sergeants to Technical Sergeant, regardless of whether or notlage the job is over-manned or undermanned. *NOTE The percentages for each job dont come out evenly for two reasons (1) The Air Force rounds the numbers *up* for each job. For example, if the overall promotion-rate for the cyc le is 10 percent, and there are 100 people eligible in Job A, then 10 people will be promoted (10 percent). However, what if there were 113 people eligible? 10 percent of 113 is 11.3. You cant promote one-third of a person, so in this case, the Air Force would round it up and promote 12 people. That would result in a promotion rate in that job of 10.6 percent, instead of 10 percent. If there was only one person eligible for promotion in that AFSC (Job), he/she would be promoted (assuming the commander recommended him/her), and so the promotion rate in that job would be 100 percent.(2) Each year, the Air Force selects some critically manned career fields to receive an extra five percentage points. So, if the overall promotion rate was 20 percent, some critically-manned career fields would be allowed to promote 25 percent of their eligibles. How Air Force Promotions Are Determined When determining who gets promoted, the Air Force uses WAPS (Weighted Airman Promotion System) point s. Quite simply, if the promotion rate is 10 percent, you add up the WAPS points, and the top 10 percent of the eligible members in that job with the most WAPS points, are the ones who get promoted. For complete details about the Air Force enlisted promotion system, see Air Force Enlisted Promotion System Made Simple. Historical Trends of Air Force Staff Sergeant Promotion Rates During times of conflict, the promotion rates increase significantly as the operational tempo of the Air Force airmen also increases. Historical trends both up and down can be seen below in the 25 plus year historical analysis of the promotion rates on E5 ranks in the Air Force. Most recently, the selection rate has been significant after a lag in promotion due to reduced force numbers in Iraq and Afghanistan in 2015. The reduction in deployment cycles often cause a need for fewer airmen thus the drop from mid 40% acceptance rates to low 30 rates. 2017 - 32,006promotion eligible senior airmen, 14,181 were se lected for promotion to staff sergeant, for a selection rate of 44.31% 2016 - 39,064 promotion-eligible senior airmen, selected 16,506 airmen for promotion to staff sergeant, for a selection rate of 42.25% 2015 -39,260 promotion eligible senior airmen, selected 13,269 for promotion to staff sergeant, for a 33.8% selection rate. 2014 -36,739 senior airman eligible for promotion to staff sergeant, 9,403 were selected, for a 25.59% selection rate. 2013 - 34,078 senior airmen eligible for promotion to staff sergeant, 11,212 were selected, for a 32.9% selection rate. 2012 - 33,500 senior airmen eligible for promotion to staff sergeant, more than 13,400 senior airmen selected, that is 40% of those eligible. 2011 -26,549 eligible senior airman for promotion to staff sergeant,11,337 were selected,for a selection rate of 42.70%. 2010 -28,510 eligible senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant,13,518 were selected,for a selection rate of 47.41%. Historic Chart for Air Force promotion rates to the rank of Staff Sergeant (E-5)Since 1993 Notice the chart below with the ending of the first Gulf War, a massive reduction in military personnel across the board leads to one of the fewest selection percentages in recent history. However, notice post September 11, 2001. The acceptance of airmen to advance to E-5 nearly doubles. YearNumber EligibleNumber SelectedPromotion Rate (%)9382,75813,53516.359478,21212,54116.059572,21212,54116.599657,5239,54116.599752,8208,85418.669848,71911,03322.659944,10916,05336.390038,65419,60550.720230,88019,44862.980327,41613,65149.750433,30613,62540.910536,40514,61440.140637,07113,29835.860736,60815,13041.330828,09812,20943.450930,57415,22349.79 About the Other Services The Army, Navy, Marines and Coast Guard base their enlisted promotion rates based upon a members job. In other words, promotion rates are different for each job, depending on how many available slots there are in the next grade. That means that for over-manned jobs, it is very hard to get promoted, while people in undermanned jobs may be promoted much faster than the service-wide average.However, similar selection rates occur within the other services largely due to times of conflict and times of down sizing.

The biggest issue that gets in the way of saving for retirement

The biggest issue that gets in the way of saving for retirementThe biggest issue that gets in the way of saving for retirementRecent data from Schwab Retirement Plan Servicesshows that 40% of Americans say that paying for unexpected expenses like home repairs gets in the way of paying for retirement.In terms of how the research was carried out,Logica Research polled 1,000 American workers between 25 and 70, who are putting money away for retirement in their 401(k)s. They are all employed at workplaces with 25+ employees that have 401(k) plans.What makes it harder to save for your Golden YearsHeres how Americans weighed inPaying for unexpected expenses like home repairs 40%Not willing to sacrifice things that add to my quality of life (occasional dinners out and vacations) 34%Paying off credit card debt 31%Needing enough money to pay basic monthly bills 28%Saving/paying for my childrens education 28%Having medical bills to pay 27%leise paying off student loans 15%I dont know how to pl an for retirement 12%Other 11%The top three ways that Americans save or invest for retirement are investing in my 401(k) at 98%, saving in a savings account at 61% and investing in an IRA at 46%.But while 80% of people say that their 401(k) is in better shape today than ever before, 72% think that they are on top of the investments they make in their 401(k), and 71% say theyd like personalized advice about it.What Americans which they hadnt spent as much money onWhile 64% of people surveyed said that they would sacrifice items in past to save more for their Golden Years, 36% disagreed.Of those who wish theyd cut back on their spending, heres what they wished they didnt dole out as much cash onMeals out 55%Expensive clothing 31%New cars 28%Vacations 28%Buying the newest tech gadgets 26%Living in my desired area/home 17%Expensive wedding(s) 15%Taking out student loans for myself 12%Helping child with student loans 10%Private school for children 8%Other 4%None of the above 10%Steve And erson, executive vice president ofSchwab Retirement Plan Services, Inc., commented on the research in a statement.The survey shows that if given the chance, many Americans would have spent differently on short-term pleasures, especially compared to spending that supports their families long-term happiness and success. Moreover, participants understand the value of their 401(k)s and the importance of saving for retirement, but the findings suggest that they need guidance to prioritize their financial obligations and make the fruchtwein of their assets. While there may be hurdles along the way, having a written financial plan can help workers make decisions today with an eye towards the future, he said.What people use their extra money forWhile 72% of Americans say that they have paid their bills and have extra cash sitting around at the end of the month, 22% said they dont, and 6% say they are behind on bills.But specifically, here are the five most popular things people do with the ir extra money when the end of the month comes aroundI keep it in a rainy-day fund 41%I save for a vacation 38%I pay down debt 23%I invest in the markets 21%I put it towards my 401(k) 19%

What Barbie Can Teach Us About Careers

What Barbie Can Teach Us About CareersWhat Barbie Can Teach Us About CareersThe term career is often associated with desks, offices, filing cabinets and secretaries. Careers are synonymous with the proverbial desk job, complete with a watch at retirement.But that isnt always the case. There are a great many people who do bizarre, interesting, exciting things for a living. In real life and in popular culture we have a few individuals who time and time again land exceptionally fascinating jobs. One such character is Barbie, the iconic doll. Over the years she has developed quite a diverse resume.Here are some of Barbies best and most interesting jobs.Ocean Treasure ExplorerOf all the job titles Barbie has held, this is by far the most interesting. Ocean Treasure Explorer Barbie came complete with scuba diving equipment and a reef to explore.Normally when we publish job lists we provide a link to the job listings. Unfortunately, Simply Hired doesnt have a single ocean treasure explorer job in its database.This is a career you happen on your own, and Barbie knows this.PhotographerPhotographer Barbie comes complete with a tripod and camera equipment. Photographer Barbie is specifically a fashion photographer, but with the skill set and equipment Barbie should be able to take on a host of different photography gigs.Maybe even underwater photography.Average salary $30,000 per yearChefChef Barbie has cooked in a variety of different niches. Shes been a pastry chef, a pizza chef, a pancake chef, etc. Each of the chef Barbies comes with a kitchen appliance, utensils and some food. Of the various career Barbies, working as a chef has been one of her top occupations.Average salary $40,000 per yearPilotMale pilots are more common, and Pilot Barbie set out to change that. Although pilot Barbie doesnt include an airplane for her to fly, she does have a traditional captains uniform and rollaway suitcase. Of course pilot isnt the only job Barbie has taken in the skies. Shes als o spent some time as a flight attendant.Average salary $61,000 per yearAstronautBarbie has been to space Maybe not literally, but she has worked as an astronaut for years. At times her space uniform was a bit silly. There was a point where she was wearing a pink space suit. However, more recently Barbie has decided to go more traditional. Today she can be seen wearing a white NASA-style space suit.SurgeonOf course Barbie spent some time working in the medical field, both as a nurse and a doctor. But back in the 1970s Barbie also spent some time as a surgeon. Costuming wasnt so exciting for this Barbie though, just the simple blue or green scrubs. Unfortunately she also lacks any serious surgical instruments or someone to operate on.Average salary $99,000 per yearjoga TeacherAlthough always a big advocate for fitness, Barbie had not spent time working in yoga. That all changed in 2012. Although Yoga Teacher Barbie is not extra bendy, she does come with a yoga mat and little dog.Avera ge salary $42,000 per yearPaleontologistLittle kids love dinosaurs. So it was only a matter of time before Mattel figured out that of all the advanced science jobs, paleontologist is the only ones kids know by name.Thus Barbie spends some time digging up dinosaurs.Average salary $33,000 per yearAs you consider possible directions you can take in your own career, grab some inspiration from Barbie and remember the sky (or the ocean) is the limit

Magical Solutions to Resume Language Discovered

Magical Solutions to Resume Language Discovered Heres What I Know About Resume Language Resumes and CVs are two terms that might be used interchangeably. Notice how the example resumes are extremely specific when it has to do with technical skills. You do not need to include things like every very small responsibility held in each position. Unless youre applying for work in IT, you can alsoput your computer skills in the identical section beneath an overall core competencies heading. When applying for the place of a foreign language teacher, be certain to include a range of skills to persuade the employer that youre the proper person for the job. Organize your skills depending on the management function needed for the job, and then list everything under the executive summary.Employers know youre searching for work, and therefore you dont need to waste valuable space on your resume stating the obvious. List accounting certifications and extra training also. Employers understan d that youre young and looking to enhance your experience, so give them as much as you can that shows you are going to be an important employee. Education ought to be included too, because most customer tafelgeschirr representatives typically require a high school diploma. The True Meaning of Resume Language There are a lot of soft skills you should cultivate if you intend on working in customer support. Crafting the ideal receptionist resume objective takes time and a reasonable amount of thought and skill to receive it right. Possessing good organizational skills is a significant part of being a great customer service representative along with nearly every position requires keeping records and having the ability to retrieve them when required. If this is the case, you are going to want to emphasize a number of the soft skills commonly necessary for customer service employees, such as being a fantastic communicator and having strong interpersonal skills. The part of a receptio nist is extremely essential in any organization, and is frequently viewed as an entry level job that may change to numerous administrative tasks as time progresses. Designing and selecting the book cover is an essential step in the publishing procedure, because the cover can create a difference in sales. Landing a receptionist job in an industry-leading company may go a very long way in accelerating your career towards the target of a trusted office administrator. What to Expect From Resume Language? The skills section is one which draws maximum viewing time for those recruiters. Language skills are a really good asset in the current labour market, but not every job-seeker knows the way to draw attention to them. Its possible only once you highlight your abilities and abilities in a different and powerful way. Your multitasking skills will be placed to the test if the organization receives high footfalls every single day. Getting the Best Resume Language Its possible for y ou to use samples to offer you a blue print on how best to compose your own resume. The primary goal is that the reader shouldnt have to look for your language skills if you know that is what they will be searching for. The following are a few suggestions to help you know when you need to list secondary language proficiencies on your resume. You need to have a particular languages section which gives more comprehensive info on your ability. Attempt to earn the language a substantial portion of your life and utilize it as often as possible. English is now a global language. Language is a tricky point to describe, since proficiency can arrive in many forms and people who learn second languages often only have true proficiency in some specific regions of the language. If a specific language is important for any given position, you can take an ideal certification exam. Top Resume Language Secrets Alas, many employers only scan resumes for a couple seconds before choosing whether to continue reading. In addition, there are a few handy strategies to help you craft a successful resume. Affordable essay writing help cheap essay phd job on-line australia services are satisfied with a great deal of prejudice and suspicion. A web-based search can help you to discover programs to in which to participate.

The Leaked Secret to Writing Your Resume Pdf Disclosed

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