How to Play the Devils Advocate (Without Being Evil)

How to Play the Devils Advocate (Without Being Evil)How to Play the Devils Advocate (Without Being Evil)So youre brainstorming with some colleagues, and a new idea is put on the table. An idea that, lets just say you arent exactly loving.This is a delicate endeavor. Voice your opinion too fervently, and you risk offending your colleagues or squashing a good idea that could develop later. But, say nothing, and the idea could easily veer way out into left field- leaving feelings intact, but also leaving you worried about the fate of your team or company.In these types of situations, its no surprise most of us hedge our feedback by blaming our favorite red-tailed villain before voicing our opinion, starting the conversation with, Im just playing devils advocate.And yes, that little devil can be your friend- if you know how to use him. After all, being the dissenting voice your team needs requires a bit mora strategy than a one-liner. So here are a few guidelines for playing devils advoc ate- without coming across as an evil mastermind.Know When to Play the PartIf Hollywood has taught us anything, its that you dont mess with the Prince of Darkness unless youre prepared to handle the consequences. Before you can play devils advocate in the office, you first need to seriously consider whether or not itll be worth it. There are some situations where no amount of help- nefarious or otherwise- will do anything but piss off your colleague. Playing the other side with your boss, for example, should be approached with extra care (and I dont recommended it for novice debaters).So before you engage the strategies below, first consider the worst-case scenario. How receptive is this colleague to feedback, based on past experience? Is she likely to go completely off the rails when she realizes youre poking holes in her idea? How might your challenge impact your working relationship with her or with your team? And what will your boss think when he or she hears about it? Try to im agine how the conversation could go wrong, and weigh that against the importance of the topic at hand.If you do decide to play devils advocate, then your next step isnt to say anything- its to to start listening.ListenBefore you can justify disagreeing with someones idea, let her fully lay it out for you first. That means Sit down, pay attention, and make sure the idea-sharer knows youre hearing her. Establishing that connection reinforces respect, and will make your colleagues much more receptive to feedback later on.As youre listening, try to find ways you actually agree, whether its in process or intent. Finding any common ground will help soften any feedback you give later on, and show that youve taken the time to consider the idea from every angle.Just think like your eighth-grade English Lit teacher told you, and tell yourself there are no dumb ideas. At least- not at first.Test in Real Life SituationsEven if youre positive an idea has no legs, the person sharing it obviously thought it did, so after youve heard all the nitty-gritty, ask how the plan would play out in real life.For example, if someone has an idea to increase productivity by corralling the team into a communal table in the middle of the office, ask how certain aspects of business would be impacted by the change. What happens if a client calls and the rest of the team is in the midst of a heated debate? What about confidentiality and privacy?By allowing your colleague to walk you through her vision of how various real situations would be handled, you not only confirm that shes considered those potential snags (or not) but you allow her the chance to discuss the challenges without coming right out and telling her you dont agree.Also, dont forget to keep an open mind during this stage. Playing the devils advocate to someone elses ideas also means you need to apply the same standards to your own. Give ideas an honest chance, and test out your own assumptions, too. You just might discover that the idea has merit, after all.Stay Positive French poet Charles Baudelaire once wrote, The devils finest trick is to persuade you that he does not exist. Thats pretty much what you want to accomplish if youre playing the part yourself. That means, even as youre disagreeing with someone, you should keep your tone positive and encouraging, and try to emphasize that your goal is to address the problem as a team- not just to shoot down an idea.Practically speaking Before you give your feedback, try to find something meaningful (but not too benign) about the idea and comment on that. This is where having that common ground comes in handy. For example, if you were trying to persuade the CEO of Yahoo not to force all the staff working remotely to give up their freedom and work at the corporate headquarters (hypothetical, of course), you could point out that you appreciate the sentiment behind having the entire team under one roof to help foster collaboration. Then proceed. Make it clear y ouve listened to the idea with an open mind, and shell be much more receptive to your point of view.Dont Beat a Dead HorseThat said, once youve made your point, dont dwell. If everyone has come to your way of thinking as a result, fantastic, but nobody appreciates a gloater. If, however, youve failed to sway everyone in the room, the same strategy applies. Give it a rest and let everyone marinate on the topic for a while before bringing it up again. Remember, if you havent convinced them yet, hearing your thoughts seven more times probably isnt going to do the trick. Youll need a much stronger argument- or to simply admit defeat. (Unfortunately, you cant win them all.)Whether you believe in a red-faced villain with horns and a tail or not, when it comes to playing devils advocate, the mayhem that could ensue if you dont play the part with care is as real as your paycheck, and it should be handled with that in mind. But, when done right, playing devils advocate can not only help adva nce your own ideas, it can build trust and strengthen your relationship with colleagues and help you all reach a better solution to the problem at hand- all without actually being evil.Photo of colleagues brainstorming courtesy of Shutterstock.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964Before the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed an employer could reject a job applicant because of his or her race, religion, sex or national origin. An employer could turn down an employee for a promotion, decide not to give him or her a particular assignment or in some other way discriminate against that person because he or she was black or white, Jewish, Muslim or Christian, a man or a woman or Italian, German or Swedish. And it would all be legal. What is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 When Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed, employment discrimination on the basis of an individuals race, religion, sex, national origin or color became illegal. This law protects employees of a company as well as job applicants. All companies with 15 or more employees are required to adhere to the rules platzset forth by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The law also establish ed the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), a bipartisan commission that is made up of five members appointed by the president. It continues to enforce Title VII and other laws that protect us against employment discrimination. How Does Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Protect You? Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects both employees and job applicants. Here are some ways in which it does that, according to the EEOC An employer cant make hiring decisions based on an applicants color, race, religion, sex or national origin. An employer cant discriminate based on these factors when recruiting job candidates, advertising for a job or testing applicants.An employer cant decide whether or not to promote a worker or fire one, based on the employees color, race, religion, sex or national origin. He or she cant use this information when classifying or assigning workers.An employer cant use an employees race, color, religion, sex or national origin to de termine his or her pay, fringe benefits, retirement plans or disability leave. An employer cant harass you because of your race, color, religion, sex or national origin. In 1978, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act amended Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1978 and made it illegal to discriminate against pregnant women in matters related to employment. Read about the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. What To Do If Your Boss or Prospective Employer Fails to Abide by Title VII Just because a law is in place doesnt mean people will follow it. Almost half a century after Title VII of the Civil Rights Act was passed, in 2013, the EEOC received93,727 individual complaints. Many claimed multiple types of discrimination. There were 33,068 complaints of race discrimination,27,687 claims of sex discrimination,3,721 reports of discrimination based on religion,3,146 claims of color discrimination and10,642 reports of national origin discrimination (Charge Statistics FY 1997 through FY 2013. Equ al Employment Opportunity Commission). If you experience discrimination at work or in the hiring process go to the EEOC Web Site and read the rules for filing a charge of employment discrimination.

What You Need to Know About Restricted Stock Grants

What You Need to Know About Restricted Stock GrantsWhat You Need to Know About Restricted Stock GrantsIf you are fortunate enough to receive a restricted stock grant (often referenced as restricted stock units or RSUs) from your firm as a joining or retention incentive, you should understand the fundamentals of this benefit. The terms surrounding the vesting and pricing of this stock grant may impact your decision-making for tax planning as well as ongoing employment. Restricted Stock Unit Grants When an employer offers you shares of the company but places limitations on your ability to access or monetize the stock, it is said to be restricted. These grants are frequently used in technology, high growth, and large established firms as a means of recruiting or retaining key employees. Common Employer Restrictions The most common form of restriction placed on these contributions by the employer is to delay access to the actual shares through a process called vesting. Consider a scenario where you are hired and offered 500 shares of stock, but vesting requires three years from your hire date. In this situation, you will be unable to tick the stock for three years. If you leave the firm before the three-year mark, your shares will be returned to the company. There are a variety of formats employers can use to pass ownership of the shares to the employee over time. What Happens If You Leave Before Your Stock Vests This point is worth the redundancy in this article. If you leave before the restricted stock unit grant vests, you forfeit the ability to gain the shares. This benefit essentially will have been worthless to you. Restricted Stock vs. Stock Option Grant Both have a vesting period the difference is at the end of that vesting period. When a stock option vests, you have the option of purchasing or not purchasing the stock at a specific price (the strike price). You do not own any company stock until you exercise the option and purchase the stoc k. As soon as you purchase it, you can do anything you want with it, including selling it. When a restricted stock award vests, you own the stock, and you can do whatever you want with it. Which Is Better? The answer to this question is, It depends. Generally, if the stock price is rising, stock options may be preferred. You can sell both at the higher market value, but with stock options, you have not had to commit to the purchase until the stock price reached the point at which you wished to sell. Alternatively, if the stock price stays the same or is trending downward, restricted stock may be better since you own the stock. Your un-exercised options have no value, and if the share price is below the strike price, they are effectively described as under-water. The stock, of course, has some value unless it declines to zero. Tax Considerations It is possible your restricted stock unit grant will trigger a tax liability upon the vesting date, regardless of whether you have s old the stock or not. Be sure to consult a qualified accountant or attorney for the latest rules on the tax implications of your particular award. The Bottom Line It is important for you to understand all of the terms and tax implications of your particular benefit. Both options grants and restricted stock unit grants can be excellent vehicles for wealth creation over time. However, there is no such thing as a free lunch in finance. Certain restrictions will govern when and how you access your grant and tax implications always loom large when evaluating these employer contributions. Updated by species Petty

How to Brand Yourself as a Thought Leader in 5 Easy Steps

How to Brand Yourself as a Thought Leader in 5 Easy Steps How to Brand Yourself as a Thought Leader in 5 Easy Steps How do I personally brand myself as a thought leader in my field?1. Put Yourself Out ThereThe first steps is to simplyput yourself out there. There are many opportunities to gain visibility.Offer to speak at professional organizations and conferences.Search the Internet for calls for papers and calls for speakers then submit your abstract and departure speaking.Write a book or create a program that you can refer to during your talk.Create a patent, invention, or new process to solve an industry problem.Use social media to start promoting yourtalks, books, and programs.Put out videos on YouTube about your field of interest.Get a professional photograph of yourself and use that same photo on all your social media accounts, status reports, proposals, etc.2. Become a Master in Your CraftAlways be in the learning and experimenting mode.Have mentors, coaches, and/or teache rs that have accomplished the things you want to accomplish and achieve.Teach and mentor others. By training others to take your place, you are making the space to move to your next level.3. Create Your BrandCreate your own personal and professional brand and mission statement.Composea succinct What I Do statement or 30-second pitch, such that when people hear it, they know immediately what you do.Establisha recognizable brand, signature, or logo, such that people know immediately what you stand for. Think of Olivia Pope (a fixer) in the top-rated TV series Scandal. Her simple brand is a white hat, andshe often wears white. This immediately denotes White Knight the good guy someone that rides in to save the day. A pretty good brand and logo for the political fixer.Update your email and social media signatures to include your What I Do statement, your brand/logo, and a professional photo.4. Surround Yourself With Thought LeadersPeople will see you with experts, and theyll assume you are an expert as well.Interview other thought leaders.Start associating with other thought leaders.Facilitate and emceewhere other thought leaders speak.Attend professional association meetings and participate in online discussions.Reach out to authors in your space and invite them to speak at your professional organizations, business department, and community.Create your own catalyst event and invite experts in your area.Find a sponsor that is considered an authority in their field (not necessarily in your field). Think of celebrities even though they are not experts in politics, celebrities opinions are often given more weight simply because they are famous.5. Take a Different PerspectiveSpeak your opinion and knowledge in such a way that uplifts others, even when you disagree with them. For example, add your knowledge as an extension of or addition to their knowledge, instead of against it.Create a new way to solve an old problem.Focus on where the market and technology is going , instead of where it is today. A good example of what not to dois Blu-ray by the time Blu-ray came out, the industry was already moving toward live streaming. Today, very few laptops, tablets, notebooks, orother mobile devices even come with disc drives. This has limited the life span of Blu-ray.In short, there is so much you can do and most of it doesnt cost anything but passion, desire, and talent.For more information on everything discussed here, feel free to reach out to LauraLauraRoseRoseCoaching.info

Military Enlistment Standard for Neurological Disorders

Military Enlistment Standard for Neurological DisordersMilitary Enlistment Standard for Neurological DisordersThe disqualifying medical conditions are listed below. The International Classification of Disease (ICD) codes is listed in parentheses following each standard. The causes for rejection for appointment, enlistment, and induction (without an approved waiver) are an authenticated history of Current or history of cerebrovascular conditions, including but elend limited to subarachnoid (430) or intracerebral (431) hemorrhage, vascular insufficiency, aneurysm, or arteriovenous malformation (437), are disqualifying. History of congenital or acquired anomalies of the central nervous system (742), or meningocele (741.9), is disqualifying. Current or history of disorders of meninges, including, but not limited to cysts (349.2), is disqualifying Current or history of degenerative and heredodegenerative disorders, including, but not limited to those disorders affecting the cerebrum (330) , basal ganglia (333), cerebellum (334), spinal cord (335), or peripheral nerves (337), are disqualifying. History of recurrent headaches (784.0), including, but not limited to, migraines (346) and tension headaches (307.81) that interfere with normal function in the past 3 years, or of such severity to require prescription medications, are disqualifying. Head Injuries History of head injury will be disqualifying if associated with any of the following (a) Post-traumatic seizure(s) occurring more than 30 minutes after injury.(b) Persistent motor or sensory deficits.(c) Impairment of intellectual function.(d) Alteration of personality.(e) Unconsciousness, amnesia, or disorientation of person, place, or time of 24-hours duration or longer post-injury.(f) Multiple fractures involving riemen or face (804).(g) Cerebral laceration or contusion (851).(h) History of epidural, subdural, subarachnoid, or intercerebral hematoma (852).(i) Associated abscess (326) or meningitis (958.8). (j) Cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea (349.81) or otorrhea (388.61) persisting more than 7 days. (k) Focal neurologic signs. (l) Radiographic evidence of retained foreign body or bone fragments secondary to the trauma and/or operative procedure in the brain.(m) Leptomeningeal cysts or Arteriovenous Fistula. History of moderate head injury (854.03) is disqualifying. After 2 years post-injury, applicants may be qualified if neurological consultation shows no residual dysfunction or complications. Moderate head injuries are defined as unconsciousness, amnesia, or disorientation of person, place, or time alone or in combination, of more than 1 and less than 24-hours duration post-injury, or linear skull fracture. History of mild head injury (854.02) is disqualifying. After 1 month post-injury, applicants may be qualified if aneurological evaluation shows no residual dysfunction or complications. Mild head injuries are defined as a period of unconsciousness, amnesia, or disorientation of person , place, or time, alone or in combination of 1 hour or less postinjury. History of persistent post-traumatic symptoms (310.2) that interfere with normal activities or have a duration of greater than 1 month is disqualifying. Such symptoms include, but are not limited to headache, vomiting, disorientation, spatial disequilibrium, impaired memory, poor mental concentration, shortened attention span, dizziness, or altered sleep patterns. Infectious Diseases of the Central Nervous System Current or history of acute infectious processes of the central nervous system, including, but not limited to meningitis (322), encephalitis (323), or brain abscess (324), are disqualifying if occurring within 1 year before ?anexamination, or if there are residual neurological defects. History of neurosyphilis (094) of any form, including but not limited to general paresis, tabes dorsalis or meningovascular syphilis, is disqualifying. Current or history or narcolepsy or cataplexy (347) is disqualify ing, Current or history of paralysis, weakness, lack of coordination, chronic pain, sensory disturbance or other specified paralytic syndromes (344) is disqualifying. Epilepsy (345) occurring beyond the 6th birthday, unless the applicant has been free of seizures for a period of 5 years while taking no medication for seizure control, and has a normal electroencephalogram (EEG) is disqualifying. All such applicants will have a current neurology consultation with current EEG results. Chronic nervous system disorders, including but not limited to myasthenia accent grave (358.0), multiple sclerosis (340), and tic disorders (307.20) (for example, Tourettes (307.23)) are disqualifying. Current or history of retained central nervous system shunts of all kinds (V45.2) is disqualifying. More About Military Health Requirements Disqualifying Systemic DiseasesDisqualifying Skin ConditionsDisqualifying Mental Health ConditionsDisqualifying Nose, Sinus, and Larynx ConditionsGetting a Medical Waiver to Join the Military Derived from Department of Defense (DOD) Directive 6130.3, Physical Standards for Appointment, Enlistment, and Induction, and DOD Instruction 6130.4, Criteria and Procedure Requirements for Physical Standards for Appointment, Enlistment, or Induction in the Armed Forces.

Purchasing Resume for Career Changers

Purchasing Resume for Career Changers The Appeal of Resume for Career Changers What you would like to avoid is having an experience section thats alfruchtwein empty, or one which is full of experience thats not related to your targeted position. There are many things which you may include in your resume if you lack experience. 1 way or another, you will find the career path that youve always been dreaming of. Despite the fact that the work seeker has over six decades of expertise, and it has worked in three or more positions, her resume is only a single page long. Whenever you have discovered that your once-rewarding and satisfying job no longer gives you the exact excitement and enthusiasm, it might be the opportunity to think about a career change. In short, it is a tactic which lets you take exactly the same experience and allow it to be sound relevant to multiple industries. Using Resume for Career Changers Transferable Skills There are a lot of core abilities and compe tencies that could be applied to many different careers. From the example above, you will observe that there are many skills listed. Its possible to show in the work interview how passionate youre about the new career and the measures you have taken to construct your skills to coordinate with the job requirements. Writing a resume for a career change is among the most difficult forms of resumes for the majority of people to write. New Step by Step Roadmap for Resume for Career Changers Employers care about what youve done most recently. Changing careers can be quite a tough job. If jobs are scarce however you may need to do a more active job search than youre utilised to. Get to learn your new industry You are interested in being regarded as a polished professional. Even though you might even be applying for several different types of jobs, it ought not look that way to employers. Employers dont want to understand about what it is you are interested in. It isnt as popula r with employers as gaps in employment are less noticeable. The Little-Known Secrets to Resume for Career Changers You have to illustrate why youre the ideal fit for their open position. For each position, you are going to want to include your job title and business name. Your resume isnt pertinent to the position available. In your objective statement demonstrate what it is possible to add to the new position and the organization and why youre a very good fit for your new career. No matter whether you decide to have a Profile Summary or Highlights section at the very top of your resume, make certain it gives sufficient info to present your professional background, wisdom and experience without throwing out too much on the table. Writing a career change resume is about creating an image of how you wish to be perceived by a prospective employer. The narrative format lets you control the information that you provide. Scan the work description. Want to Know More About Resume for Career Changers? When it has to do with landing the ideal teaching job, however, there are a number of steps you want to complete to get a thriving job search. The next step welches supposed to find a resume together. Dont forget, youre not the only person who has gone through or is presently going through a career change. A career change may be an exciting time, but you desire to make certain youre well ready to go into a new industry by updating your resume. Utilizing an expert profile rather than a career objective is a remarkable approach to rapidly demonstrate a possible employer why they need to invest more time into reading the remainder of your resume. Do all 5 each time you submit an application for a job that fits with your perfect job criteria and youre bound to find the ideal match. Theres a huge payoff to a prosperous job search and thats finding the job of your dreams. Whether or not youre in the center of a work search or making a career change, theres a pr obable likelihood you will look to the web to find job openings. Letting a possible employer know that you keep updated with and are actively involved with the actual estate community is yet another indication of how serious youre about the actual estate market. You must make sure youre ready to incorporate all the essential information required for the career change. When youre searching for a new job and opt to add your hottest experiences to an existing resume, you can wind up with a hodgepodge of information that doesnt relay a productive message to possible employers. The resume process gets even more complicated when clients try to transition from 1 industry to another.

5 Ways to Have More Best Days at Work

5 Ways to Have mora Best Days at Work Article by Teala WilsonThink about the last time you had a best day at work. What happened?For some people, these best days involve being a problem-solving hero. Others like being a valued contributor of a team working on a particularly challenging project. A really great day at work could even be one when someone is given a new level of responsibility on their team.Whatever the reason for your best day, having one probably felt energizing and invigorating. Now, youre probably itching to have mora days just like it.If you could have more control over how many best days you have, I bet youd jump at the chance. In fact, many people would In 2016, The Conference Board found that a little more than half of American workers were unhappy at work.Why Should You Want to Have More Best Days at Work?Back in the 1980s, the concept of work-life balance gained popularity as a way of conceptualizing the separation between the p ersonal and the professional. Before that, people spoke about work-leisure balance.Both terms are a little misleading, though. The idea that you must balance work against life or leisure suggests that any tipping of the scales in either direction is a problem. The bigger problem is that our obsessions with work-life balance can make us forget were still living life when were at work.Our workplace ambitions are often rooted in our personal ambitions. We are personally attached to the work we produce. We take personal pride in our work accomplishments and want to talk to our friends and families about them.It makes sense that we want more best days at work because we want more best days in life.What Can You Do to Have More Best Days at Work?Lets say you get a solid eight hours of sleep every night. That leaves you with 112 waking hours per week, more than a third of which you spend working (if youre a full-time employee). Having some control over whether or not those hours are any goo d is important. Think about it For you to enjoy life, and for your employer to benefit, youll have to enjoy what you do for a living.Here are some ways to help yourself have more best days1. Understand Why Your Work MattersIf you dont knowhow your work contributes to team, department, and organizational goals, its easy to feel like youre spinning your wheels with no real purpose. Even if you think you clearly understand how you fit into the big picture, it may be beneficial to sit down with your manager and discuss it. You might just gain some new insights into how your work drives organizational success Better yet, youll begin to understand your why, which canreally open your eyes tonew realizations and possibilities.2. Ask for Opportunities to GrowSeeking out opportunities for growth, like skill-building courses or new assignments slightly outside your comfort zone, shows your willingness to meet new challenges. When you have a growth mindset, you can learn from everything you do. 3. Work With People You Like and TrustWorking with a cohesive team of people who are invested in the work theyre doing is a gift. When trust is strong, people are more open to ideas, information, and even being challenged. Building solid team relationships can open the door to more opportunities for growth. Its not about working with your best friends its about working with people who help you be better.4. Be Confident in Being Yourself at WorkNo one should have to put on a work persona when clocking in. Itsstressful to hide parts of yourself out of fear you wont be accepted. Theres some evidence it can hurt your career, but it can also damage companies that dont value inclusion.5. Speak Up WhenProblems AriseWork can be tough, but nothing will change if you dont stand up to say something. Before you assume the answer to what you want is no, have a conversation about it, especially if youre considering looking elsewhere for work. Need more time with your manager? Ask. leid sure how y oure doing? Ask. Having a hard time with a project or another person? Speak up.You can have more best days by staying authentic, honest, and curious. When you take an active role in seeking out the opportunities, feedback, and information you need to thrive, youll feel more connected to the people around you and more invested in the goals youre working to achieve.A version of this article originally appeared on SUCCESS.com.Teala Wilson is a talent management consultant at Saba Software. She supports HR professionals on national and global levels in areas such as performance management, recruitment, employee benefit programs, training and talent development, workforce planning, and internal communications. In her spare time, Tealaenjoys visual arts and design.

Top 10 Jobs In America Provide Stable Career Choices

Top 10 Jobs In America Provide Stable Career ChoicesTop 10 Jobs In America Provide Stable Career ChoicesIf you are searching for the top 10 jobs in America to help you settle on a career that provides stability and good pay, this article will enlighten you. Secure employment is never a guarantee, and many people lose their jobs with no warning whatsoever. That being said, there are a few areas where the security of your career will be less of a concern, and you can feel fairly certain that your employment is stable. Below, we will discuss some of the top 10 jobs in America today.Computers and technology continue to provide some of the most stable employment to be found today. As more and more people decide to go online in their homes and businesses, computer systems design and information technology careers are hotter than ever before. The popularity of cell phones, lap tops and digital cameras guarantee there will be employment in this area for years to come.The health care industry is one where there always seems to be a shortage of professionals. Registered nurses, physicians assistants, dental assistants and physical therapists are always in demand. You can feel certain that if you obtain a career in the health care industry, it is secure until you decide to give it up.Arts and communications is aleidher area of employment that continues to grow. This is an area where talent combines with technology in graphic design, advertising, copywriting and more. Animation is highly popular today, and the expansion of satellite radio and electronic games also makes this an attractive career choice.Mechanical engineers are in demand today due to increased environmental awareness. People are ready to go green in order to improve the air we breathe and the earth in general. Energy efficiency is a topic on everyones mind, and mechanical engineers focus on producing products that are more energy efficient.Teachers are always in demand, especially for grade and middle schoo l levels. Any educator position, even that of a college professor, is one to consider if you are interested in educating others.These are a few of the top 10 jobs in America that offer employment that will likely be around for years. However, if you do not have a college degree, what are the best options for you? Many jobs in the service industry offer secure employment. Contractors, electricians, hair dressers, catering services, plumbers and others who offer their services do not have to worry about their job being lost to another country, and people are in constant need of these services.Customize ResumeMore Sample Job ArticlesTop 10 Jobs In America Provide Stable Career Choices

These are the top jobs in America right now

These are the top jobs in America right nowThese are the top jobs in America right nowDo you have one?Indeeds list of The Best Jobs in the United States 2018 features 25 jobs that are currently shaking up the site.Indeed analyzed positions in terms of which appeared most frequently on the site since 2014, and the paycheck ($75,000 minimum). There also had to be a minimum of 15 postings per mio. The data showed that this year, there was mora diversity in terms of the roles - with Indeed noting that instead of being as tech-driven as the 2017 list, the 2018 list saw improvements from the healthcare and construction sectors.Here are the Top 10 jobs for 2018, according to Indeed1. Commercial project managerAverage base salary$81,023Percentage of growth from 2014-2017 277%Number of postings per million 1252. Full stack developerAverage base salary $111,640Percentage of growth from 2014-2017 198%Number of postings per million 9003. Computer vision engineerAverage base salary$131,297Percen tage of growth from 2014-2017 169%Number of postings per million 384. Machine learning engineerAverage base salary$136,241Percentage of growth from 2014-2017 166%Number of postings per million 1235. Preconstruction managerAverage base salary$95,337Percentage of growth from 2014-2017 126%Number of postings per million 486. Construction superintendentAverage base salary$85,170Percentage of growth from 2014-2017 122%Number of postings per million 4307. OptometristAverage base salary$131,692Percentage of growth from 2014-2017 118%Number of postings per million 2808. Data scientistAverage base salary$132,915Percentage of growth from 2014-2017 106%Number of postings per million 6479. Chief estimatorAverage base salary$116,848Percentage of growth from 2014-2017 131%Number of postings per million 2410. Development operations engineerAverage base salary$125,714Percentage of growth from 2014-2017128%Number of postings per million 836Construction positions aboundIn addition to having two posit ions in the Top 10, construction estimator (12) and construction manager (19) also made the Top 25. But while the site cautioned that research shows that searches for this industry are slipping, the industry seems to be welcoming in terms of basic credentials they seek from manager-level employees.Healthcare jobs make the cutWhileoptometrist(7) cracked the Top 10, several other healthcare positions finished in the Top 25 - staff pharmacist (16), senior clinical specialist (22) and registered nurses with a specialization in infusion (24). RN and registered nurse has also reportedly landed on Indeeds Top 10 overall searched positions for last year.Dont forget about tech jobsTheyre still here - just like last year.Indeed reports that agile coach (11) and user experience researcher (23) were among the new tech jobs in behauptung rankings, in addition to the industrys presence in the top slots on the overall list. But while the machine learning engineer role went from the Top 20 last y ear (17) to the top five this year (4), the data scientist role slid from second to eighth place, according to the site.

Linus Yale, Jr

Linus Yale, Jr Linus Yale, Jr Linus Yale, Jr. Linus Yale, Jr. (1821 1868) was born in Salisbury, NY, on April 4, 1821, to inventor Linus Yale, Sr., whose ancestors immigrated to the New World in colonial times from North Wales. The creator of sawmill head blocks and a millstone process, Linus Sr.s, real passion was locks, particularly those used in banks. From that interest and hours of tinkering came one of the first modern locks to use a pin-tumble mechanism, which could be traced back to the large wooden locks the ancient Egyptians built some 4,000 years ago. After receiving a patent for his design, Yale, Sr. went on to specialize in high-security bank locks, which he sold through the Yale Lock Shop he founded in Newport, NY, in 1847. While his son Linus would one day go on to follow in his fathers footsteps, the young Yale spent his early adulthood indulging his interest in painting, hoping one day to become a respected portraitist. He gave up that dream in 1850 when Linus, Sr. died, and decided to go into the family business, first tending his fathers lock shop then opening up his own in Shelburne Falls, MA. Linus Yale, Jr., invented a small cylinder lock with a pin tumbler mechanism and small flat key. Though artistic, Yale Jr. had a strong left-brained impulse to solve problems, and once he abandoned his dreams of being an artist, the mechanism by which traditional locks are opened became his major preoccupation. Troubled by the vulnerability of lock keyholes, which could be easily breached by pick- or explosive-wielding thieves, Yale invented an alternative design in 1851, which he called the Yale Infallible Bank Lock for safes and vaults. The enhanced security Yales lock provided was a combination that could be created by its owner and a keyhole that was embedded within the door behind a protective steel plate. For the next several years, Yale continued to focus on making the locks that opened by key safer, until he eventually found a way to do away with the key altogether, and the combination lock was born. Though Yales design picked up where his fathers pin and tumbler design left off, his scheme incorporated a smaller, flat key with serrated edges, that, when inserted, would move two internal sets of pins into the right position so that when the key was turned, the lock would open. Yale received patents for this design in 1865, ultimately arriving at his most important invention, the Yale cylinder lock, which would revolutionize the lock industry. He was responsible for a number of other lock innovations, including improvements to the clock lock, and he went on to receive the patent for the double combination lock. In October 1868, he threw his full weight behind cylinder locks, joining forces with Henry Robinson Towne, his partner in the Yale Lock Manufacturing Company, which they founded in Stamford, CT. Yale died on Christmas day just two months later. Though he would he would not live to see his company past its start-up, Linus Yale fulfilled an inventive vision that would propel the Yale Lock Manufacturing Company from one that employed just 35 people at its outset to a global concern with more than 12,000 employees. Marion Hart is an independent writer. Yale received patents for this design in 1865, ultimately arriving at his most important invention, the Yale cylinder lock, which would revolutionize the lock industry.