ASMEs Industry and Academic Leaders Meet to Shape the Future D...

ASMEs Industry and Academic Leaders Meet to Shape the Future D... ASMEs Industry and Academic Leaders Meet to Shape the Future D... ASMEs Industry and Academic Leaders Meet to Shape the Future Digital Mechanical Engineer(Left to right at table) Kathleen Lobb, ASME Philanthropy ASME President-Elect Richard Laudenat ASME Executive Director/CEO Tom Costabile IAB Chair Tommy Gardner and IAB Vice Chair Scott Stallard at the joint meeting.New Orleans was the site of a recent joint meeting between the ASME Industry Advisory Board (IAB) and leaders of ASMEs Committee on Engineering Education (CEE) dedicated to getting strategic advice from industry on the skills needed by digital engineers.More than 20 IAB members and 5 CEE members attended the March 20th meeting, which was held in conjunction with the grenzberschreitend Mechanical Engineering Education Leadership Summit. IAB chair Tommy Gardner, chief technology officer of HP Federal, and ASME Executive Director/CEO Tom Costabile provided o pening remarks and welcomed special guests from Infosys Limited, Advanced Silicon Group and Altair.One of the primary goals of the meeting was to provide IAB members with an understanding of the ABET accreditation process and provide feedback on specific mechanical engineering (ME) program criteria related to student success measures and faculty preparation per ASMEs enterprise planning goal for this year. ASME is a founding member of ABET, and ASMEs Committee on Engineering Accreditation (CEA) performs a systemic review of the ME and mechanical engineering technology (MET) program criteria on a regular basis. The IAB was pleased to be able to participate in this effort during the joint meeting. During the meeting, members of the IAB were split into small discussion groups in order to provide feedback on mechanical engineering program criteria related to student outcomes and faculty preparation.As part of the meeting background, IAB members were given an ABET accredit ation overview, the current wording for ABET Criterion 3 Student Outcomes and Criterion 5 Curriculum, and a summary of ASMEs Vision 2030 (V2030) report. ASMEs V2030 offers recommendations on how mechanical engineers should be educated to meet the demands of their transforming profession, and is the blueprint of ASMEs engineering education work. Oscar Barton Jr., chair of ASMEs Committee on Engineering Education, set the stage by giving an overview of V2030 and discussed its impact on the ME program criteria. Barton and Aisha Lawrey, director of ASME Engineering Education, then split IAB members into small groups for a more robust discussion. The industry executives focused on the particular areas of the engineering curriculum that need to be updated to keep up with the rapid changes in software and technical tools being implemented. The industry executives encouraged more opportunities be made in the coursework that could bring in presentation and communication opportunities, an u nderstanding of the life cycle management of products, and basic business management skills. There was also the suggestion that beyond a senior design project, smaller projects that build on such considerations should take place in a young engineers education. Dr. Anthony Boccanfuso, the president of the University-Industry Demonstration Partnership, addressed the need for improving university and industry partnerships during his speech at the IAB dinner that followed the meeting. (Photo by Wil Haywood, ASME Strategic Communications)Among the other feedback received was that engineers in industry should also be provided opportunities to give back to higher education as guest lecturers or be more easily able to provide hands-on opportunities for students to spend time in their workplaces to see firsthand the process of creating a new product or adapting current one. As for engineering faculty, some of them have never had the opportunity to work in industry and without such exposure may not be as up-to-date on current trends. Therefore, industry should work more with academia to gain this exposure for the faculty. All of the comments from the small groups were compiled into a summary document. CEA will now take the IAB comments, along with the other comments received during the rest of the Mechanical Engineering Education Leadership Summit, into consideration at their next meetings.After the ABET discussion, attendees also heard from Kathleen Lobb, ASMEs new managing director for Philanthropy, who explained the new imagination for the ASME Foundation. Following her were ASME Executive Director/CEO Tom Costabile and Christine Reilley, ASME business development director for Healthcare, leading the afternoon discussion related to intellectual property and patent searches. The meeting concluded with a dinner featuring Dr. Anthony Boccanfuso, the president of the University-Industry Demonstration Partnership, who spoke about the overall need to strengt hen university and industry partnerships.For more information about ASMEs work with ABET criteria, please visit www.asme.org/asme-programs/students-and-faculty/engineering-education/accreditation-board-for-engineering-and-technology.Additional information about the ASME Industry Advisory Board meeting can be found at https//www.asme.org/asme-programs/public-affairs-programs/industry-advisory-board

Introducing the seven new rules of office teamwork

Introducing the seven new rules of office kollektivworkIntroducing the seven new rules of office teamworkHave you ever been on a team project where you didnt make much of a mark?Maybe you held back because you were new to the subject matter. Perhaps the group was overrun by domineering types. Maybe you found yourself in observation mode mora than parteicipation mode.Whatever the case, if you think youre immune to being judged by meeting performance, think again. One study showed that84 percent of U.S. employees are matrixed to some extenttoday that is, they work on multiple teamsevery day.As smaller, quickly forming and disbanding teams are becoming more the norm, research shows teams arespending increasing hours together, not apart. Ill be presenting one of my favorite sessions on this topic,The New Rules of Teamwork, at The Society of Women Engineers Conference (WE18,) this month. Well tackle exactly how to size up a brand new team and make a memorable impression.Heres a quick tas te of some of the strategies Ill be sharing for being a standout teamerShow All the Way UpIn our distracted world, its easy to let your attention dip and slip in a meeting. Yet, people observe your engagement level and rightfully judge you for it. Whether youre stuck on mute when called on to speak in a tele-conference or consumed with distractions while you take meeting notes on your laptop in a live meeting, people notice. Even your biggest efforts can be sabotaged when you dont get the little things, like showing all the way up, right.Encourage Shared AirtimeResearch has shownthat teams are more effective when members share airtime and make equal contributions to discussions. Yet how do you take matters into your own hands and engage a group when participation is uneven? Turn-taking and structured idea generation are just a few ways to get the most of team members. Not only does the group stand to gain from diverse thinking, your behavior can model that everyone has an equal say. Avoid CollabotageGone are the days when a classic group brainstorm was the only way to tap peoples best thinking. Rather than enforcing collaboration as the sole method for teamwork, learn to encourage a team design that allows people a mix of formats. Include people with different work styles along with introverts and extroverts alike. Learn when to suggest people go off as pairs for example, brainstorm individually or come together as a whole.Rally People Around a CauseResearch shows that teams can achieve the extraordinary when they shift mindsets from task- or project-based work to cause- or missionbased work. A mission or cause is lofty and felt palpably and it inspires people to make a big impact. Adding passion and pride to a teams work drives better, more innovative outcomes but also fuels engagement.Train People How to See YouAt every turn on the job, youre training people how to perceive you. Teams represent an ongoing way to actively shape how youre seen - both strategic ally and on an everyday level. Everything from the language you choose to the kind of physicality you bring to meetings shapes how youre known.Challenge Directly Dont Be Talked OverHow many times have you looked back and thought, I wish I stood up for myself more back there We all have such occasions but by being prepared with a range of strategies to get back in the game, you can reassert yourself with ease. You can practice interrupting interruptions and becoming more of a direct, incisive communicator.Leverage the Magic RatioWhether you realize it or not, part of your team role with any group is team steward. In fact, this distinction is often what differentiates a leader from just a team member. Be a force that harnesses positive interactions among team members and take a leadership role in building the levels of openness and psychological safety felt by the team.This article first appeared on Be Leaderly.

6 fun team bonding activities that arent happy hour

6 fun kollektiv bonding activities that arent happy hour6 fun kollektiv bonding activities that arent happy hourAlthough its nice to occasionally kick back a few brewskis with your work wife, having a team happy hour be the only time that you bond with your coworkers outside of the office isnt great for your health or your wallet. A recent study published in the journalAlcoholism Clinical Experimental Researchfound that even light drinking- defined as just having a drink or two per sitting- more than three times in a week could increase your mortality rate (your risk of dying sooner) by20 percent.Whats more, always choosing to bond with your team over happy hour can get a little boring and monotonous. So here are six alternative group activities that dont revolve around alcohol. Your work friend who recently swore off booze will thank you when you pitch these at your next team meeting.1. Take a cooking classCooking classes are a great bonding activity because the worse your team i s at cooking, the more laughs youll have together and the closer youll become. Plenty of organizations like NYC-basedRustico Cookingoffer team-building cooking classes that are perfect for corporations looking to socialize outside the office. For$135 a person, Rustico Cooking will host a private cooking class for you and up to 149 of your colleagues. You and your team can choose to make pizza from scratch, make your own fresh pasta or attempt a five-course meal of your choosing. Those who do want to drink can take advantage of the organizations dealthat includesa half bottle of house wine per person.Depending on what city you live in, these classes tend to get a little pricey, so you might want to save this vorstellung for a special occasion like a colleagues birthday or for your organizations next milestone celebration.2. Take an improv comedy classLike Micheal Scott from The Office, we could all benefit from some improv training (and if youve never watched The Office, we highly re commend that you do that right now). Successful organizations like Google and PepsiCo are known for taking their employees through improv training, both toimprove communicationamong team members and to help teams bond.If you and your team are looking to boost creativity and have a lot of laughs in the process, taking an improv class together is a great way to do just that. If you live in a city like New York or Los Angeles, youll have your pick of improv studios to choose from. But if you live in a smaller town or one that isnt an acting hub, chances are that your local theater offers improv classes as well. Do a little digging and you can find improv classes thatll cost$20 or lessper person - even in a big city.3. Go go-kartingIf youre looking for some friendly competition with your team that doesnt revolve around work-related performance, then a trip to a go-karting track might be just what the doctor ordered. Youll get an adrenaline high that classic team outings like miniature golf and bowling dont provide. Depending on where you live and which go-karting location you choose, this activity typically costs around$60 per person. And most locations provide a trophy to the winner of the race, so one of your coworkers can proudly flaunt his or her victory at the office.4. Bond over mainboard gamesOne of the cheapest and most fun ways to bond with your colleagues outside of work is to set up a board game marathon. The combination of childhood nostalgia and a little friendly competition will get even the quietest of coworkers to open up in no time. Set the board games up in a conference room or designate someones apartment for the bonding activity. Make things interesting by including prizes for winners- just use a bunch of knick-knacks from The Dollar Store. Make sure to include classics like Candy Land, Jenga, Guess Who? and, of course, Monopoly in your board game selection.5. Form a sports league (that doesnt require a ton of athleticism)Joining an adult int ramural sports league and forming a team with your colleagues is a great way to both bond outside of work and to motivate each other to exercise.Most intramural sports leaguesmeet once a week for 45 minutes to an hour, but if oneof your team members cant make it, they can always have another one of your colleagues take their place. Consider picking a sport like kickballor even cornhole to make the activity accessible to even the least athletic of your colleagues. Depending on where you live and what sport you pick, joining an adult intramural sports league typically costs between $30 and $70per player.6. Get your karaoke onInstead of grabbing drinks at a boring ol bar, consider kicking your post-work social hour up a notch by going to a karaoke bar instead. Since the event is less centered around drinks and more centered around you belting your heart out, even those who abstain from alcohol will have a good time. Depending on where you live and how many people you bring, you can typ ically rent out your own private karaoke room at most bars for$25 an hour.Thisarticlewas originally published onSwirled.comin the Thrive section, which covers valuablecareer and personal finance contentfor Millennials.

How to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Stand Out

How to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Stand OutHow to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Stand Out10 Ways to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Stand OutWhether or not youre looking for a new job right now, you still need a LinkedIn profile that stands out. With mora than 500 million users worldwide, LinkedIn is easily the largest professional network on the planet. Its not only large but also highly effective in helping professionals in any industry get and stay connected.So why should that matter to you? LinkedIn is your chance to get your name and face in front of hundreds (or even thousands) of professionals in your industry. If youre looking for a job, thats essential.However, its not enough to just have a LinkedIn page. You need a great LinkedIn profile that draws attention, says the right things, and helps you really connect with the people who can help you expand your career. Here are 10 simple tips to help make your LinkedIn profile stand out.1. Add your headshotThe simplest thing you can do to upgrade your LinkedIn profile is to add a good headshot. Be creative if that fits with what you do or who you are, but remember that this is the first impression people will get from your page. If you dont have a professional headshot to use, its worth the investment. With the huge numbers of people on LinkedIn, those without a photo are easily pushed aside.2. Create an eye-catching headlineYour headline is the first bit of text that shows up right below your name on your LinkedIn profile. The default settings will fill this in with your current position and thats okay for starters but it can be whatever you want. You have 120 characters to work with, so why not add on a little? Think of it as a small billboard advertisement for you and what you do. Instead of just listing your job title, mention your specialty and how you benefit your company or customers. For exampleAdvertising Sales Rep helping clients create winning branding strategies. Over 300 successful clients.Just like th at youve told them your job, what you bring to the table, and provided a little credibility easily and effectively.3. Craft an interesting summaryYour summary can be a longer form of your headline here you have 2000 characters to work with so you can dive in a little deeper. Dont focus on just your past experience but on what you do well and what you can bring to a prospective employer. Keep in mind that keywords are crucial here use words that you want to be strongly connected to in your field.Attention spans are short these days, so dont use up all of those 2000 characters. Instead, keep it to less than half of that. Be creative and paint a picture of who you really are as a professional.RelatedHow to Write a Powerful LinkedIn Profile Summary4. Highlight your experienceYou can do better than simply cutting and pasting your resume onto your LinkedIn profile. You dont have the same two-page rule here, but you do have internet readers short attention spans. Be sure to include any jo bs that you deem relevant to where you want your career to go, and use two to four interesting and impressive bullet points for each job you include. Also, use good action words to show not just what you did, but what you accomplished in each position.5. Use visual mediaDid you know that you can add a background photo/cover photo on LinkedIn just like on Twitter and Facebook? Its simple to do and it makes your LinkedIn profile stand out, so pick a theme that speaks to your profession or personality.LinkedIn also allows you to connect other media to your profile like Youtube videos, infographics you name it. Get creative with relevant media and make your page jump off the screen and demand attention.6. Customize your internetadresseYour LinkedIn URL is the web address for your profile. The default URL will have your name and some gibberish numbers on it. Why not make it something more relevant? Along the right side of the profile, you will see the option to edit your public URL. Use that option to make your URL more concise and neat again, it only takes a couple of minutes and it can make your URL much more memorable.RelatedHow to Create a Custom LinkedIn URL in 3 Easy Steps7. departure making connectionsIt seems obvious, but it can be easy to forget sometimes. You need to keep growing your connections as you meet people because of LinkedIns system of first, second, and third degree connections having a lot of connections helps keep you visible to others.That being said, while you can connect with people you dont know, its preferable to connect with individuals whom you know personally, have worked with, or met in a professional capacity.8. Ask for recommendationsThis is a big one. Think of people that youve developed a good working relationship within the past. When you edit your profile, there is a link to click that says Ask for Recommendations. Click on it. You choose what youd like to be recommended for and can choose a list of people from your connectio ns. Then, send it out and hope you get some great feedback.Recommendations are a key to making your LinkedIn profile stand out. Employers want to know that others have approved of your work.Help your karma out and write recommendations for some of your connections in return.9. Keep your page activeLinkedIn is more than an online resume its a networking social media site. That means to get the most out of it, you need to remain active. Check out what other people are posting, engage them with thoughtful comments, and like and share posts that strike you as helpful.You can also join groups that are on LinkedIn. Whatever your professional interests are, from marketing to accounting, there are going to be groups talking about it. Join one or two and interact within that group. Its a great way to meet some new people and share ideas.10. Check your LinkedIn profile strengthIf you look at your current profile, there is a gauge on the right-hand side that gives you a Profile Strength measu rement. Essentially, this is telling you how completely youve filled out your profile. Keep adding more and using the sites tips until that gauge rates you All-Star. Its simple, but it can help you see if youve overlooked something.LinkedIn is a powerful tool and one thats really easy to use. Make the most of it by optimizing your profile to grab attention, sell your skills, and validate your accomplishments. You want your page to be visually appealing to visitors while making it easy for them to get a feel for who you are and what you really can do for them professionally. These 10 tips make a great start for building your winning LinkedIn profile.Click on the following link for more advice on creating your LinkedIn profile.Is your resume as powerful as your LinkedIn profile? Let one of our resume experts check with a free resume critiqueRecommended ReadingLinkedIn Networking How to Cultivate Meaningful Connections OnlineResume and LinkedIn Profile Writing How Different Should They Be?Ask Amanda What Should My LinkedIn Profile Photo Look Like?

The Meaning of Acting Resume Format

The Meaning of Acting Resume Format You dont need to damage your reputation, particularly if you are only starting out. Then once you have been at it for some time, you can observe your feelings and opinions have gone the opposite way completely. Simple you begin by heading out and gaining experience. Experience The most significant facet of the resume is experience. The key matter to note is there are always ways to better yourself, just since there are always methods to enhance a resume. To learn to compose a resume you must invest a good deal of thought and effort in what you can do to help an employer. Dont forget, youre attempting to complete your resume--list as much as possible. If your kid is not participating in any service-oriented activities, now is an excellent time to get started. What Acting Resume Format Is - and What it Is Not Then continue from there, so youre prepared for an audition that needs a distinctive skill. Every one of the following resume schablon es can readily be customized to make a resume for actors and let them stick out from the competition. An actor resume template can be used with various versions of Word. For example, if youre a veteran actor with amazing credits and demo footage then obviously, let your demo reel speak for you. A personalized cover letter will be a fantastic change of pace in their opinion. On the base of your resume, theres a section devoted to your special skills. Then you may end up excluding some significant places and which include other individuals that are not that essential. Strong headings to separate regions of your resume are also beneficial. So you must understand how to create the most efficient letter you may deliver to the organization and supply good first effect about yourself. The probability of obtaining a casting call increases with the caliber of the profile. You should be aware that a good deal of resumes are screened by software that looks for keywords associated wi th the job which youre applying for. As a consequence, no 2 resumes will look the exact same. Type of Acting Resume Format Free resume template for children. The Child Acting Resume Template was generally created for anybody who can perform a child actor. The Cover Page is ideal for a headshot. He is suitable for your headshot. Dont hesitate to add extra text or erase anything you dont need to include. The main reason is low quality of images which affect the quality of print on paper. If you choose to pay every use, then search for your perfect acting resume template in GraphicRiver. Besides altering the dummy text there may be additional information which you need to include. Who Else Wants to Learn About Acting Resume Format? The target of your resume ought to be to BLEND IN. Technical Skills There are many forms of acting techniques that are used by actors on a muster basis. Creating your resume is essential. Read along and youre going to attain the knowledge req uired to compose your very own Oscar-winning resume. In addition, you can look for acting jobs on Monster. You will also find online acting classes on different acting techniques out there so that you can chose the appropriate training for you. Its important to get your resume stand out from the work competition. Contrary to other trades, acting can be a challenging industry to crack. Preparing a resume for actors just starting their acting career is a bit more difficult since they may have no experience. List the acting work youve done so far if youre just beginning. All appropriate experience also needs to be included on your acting resume. The acting resume format is extremely specific and must be followed by the letter if you wish to have calls for professional acting auditions. To assist you get a better possibility of getting the acting job, well list a number of the very best acting resume templates. Be certain to stress the quantity of actor training youve got. T he majority of the moment, it is not useful to you as an actor. If youre a musical theater actor, you might also want to write down your vocal selection.

Key Pieces of How Much Should I Charge for Resume Writing as a Eginner

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