Olympic Tips for the Job Search

Olympic Tips for the Job SearchOlympic Tips for the Job SearchTake a cue from ur Olympic athletes to propel your job search to the next level.The Olympics are fully underway now and the enthusiasm is contagious. You cant help but be inspired by these athletes whove dedicated their lives to their sports and overcome all sorts of obstacles to get to this moment in their careers.As job seekers, were also working to reach certain goals in our careers. Here are a few tips that apply to the job search.1.Go for goldMany athletes train their entire lives with one goal in mind to compete in the Olympics. However, you dont become an Olympian overnight. These athletes train for years and compete in various tournaments to work their way into the upper echelons of their sport. They set smaller, incremental goals that will put them on the right path to the Olympics.The same can be said about your job search. Finding a job is a job all in itself. It requires dedication, patience and a whole lot of work. As a job seeker, its important to take a moment at the beginning of your search to determine your career objectives. Write down your goals and post them near your computer so you cant forget them. When youre feeling down about the job search, go back to those goals to remember what youre working towards. Remember that each application, networking event and interview is a step closer to your goal. And depending on your goals, there may be a job or two you take along the way to help prepare you for your ultimate career.2.Cross trainCross training is an important part of every athletes regimen, including our Olympians. It has been known to improve performance, increase power, build stability and increase motivation. In short, utilizing different training methods and exercises makes the athlete more effective.As a job seeker, you should utilize multiple channels when pursuing job leads. These include applying to jobs directly, networking with those in your professional and social circles, and working with recruiters. By using all of these channels, youll increase the number of published and unpublished opportunities available for you to pursue.3.Utilize expertsThe wise athlete surrounds him or herself with a team of experts to help reach his or her fullest potential. Trainers and coaches with expertise in body conditioning and sports strategy are brought in to help the athlete overcome weaknesses and play up strengths in order to be the best competitor possible.The same strategy should be applied to those entering into the job hunt. No one expects you to be an expert in job search frankly, you dont look for jobs often enough to ever become great. elend to mention, its hard to be objective about your own resume and job goals. Thats the beauty of hiring experts you receive professional, unbiased advice and support. And weve found that youre 40% more likely to land the job you want when you have a professionally written resume.While all job seekers may not be gold medalists, we can still learn from an Olympians perseverance. Keep your eye on the prize and remember to utilize these tips as you face your fiercest competition and the toughest Hiring Managers.

8 bosses on what leaves a bad taste in their mouth

8 bosses on what leaves a bad taste in their mouth8 bosses on what leaves a bad taste in their mouthWhen youre going through the interview process or in the first few months of your new job, anxiety runs high. Not only do you want to make a stellar first impression but you want to go above-and-beyond to reassure the hiring manager that youre the right fit for the opportunity. No matter where you are on the corporate ladder, there are certain truths about social interactions that are universal. And most of them center on what you should never, ever do in front of a superior.In fact, some habits - whether intentional or bore out of nerves - can send the wrong signals. Here, eight bosses who hire (and ahem, fire) all the time share what leaves a terrible taste in their mouthFollow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreInterrupting or talking over - othersThere are few things that leave a ba d impression on me more than people who interrupt or talk over others in a meeting or interview. If Im in the middle of saying something, Im happy to know you are interested and excited enough to speak up, but it shows a lack of respect to others in the room when you dont let them finish their thought before jumping in. There is a fine line to walk between confidence and arrogance, and speaking over others is like jumping head first over that line, - Devaraj Southworth, cofounder and CEO of Thirstie.Avoiding eye contactIf were in conversation - whether in an interview, meeting, or just in on-the-job functions - wandering eyes leave me with a sense that the other person is detached and elend present. With all the time we spend in front of screens, I really hold face-to-face conversations as almost-sacred, - Jess Hilbert, Founder of Red Duck Foods.GossipingThe biggest red flag in any job interview - or just in general human communication - is when someone bad mouths or criticize s their former employer strongly. When interviewing, I tend to dive into any candidates work history. On several occasions, the applicant starts to explain their departure from their previous workplace by talking negatively about bad managers or toxic work culture. In my experience, this usually reveals more about the candidate than it does about their former workplace, - Thor Fridriksson, Co-founder and CEO of Teatime Games.Not giving your full attentionSomething we all have to remember is that one of our most precious assets in life is time, and if someone else is giving us their time, we should be respect that agreement. To avoid making bad impressions, always make it a point to engage with whoever youre speaking with, whether a meeting or an interview, ensure they know you are actively listening through questions and body language. Personally, I find people that are distracted or not fully present in meetings unprofessional, and eventually, this habit can prevent you from findi ng success in business, - Giorgos Tsetis, co-founder and CEO of Nutrafol.The inability to adaptOne of the things I encountered that stung me and will stay with me going forward involves change management. People can have a very negative reaction to new things including a new manager introducing new approaches to the tasks at hand. The rub is that introducing a new way of tackling an old problem is perceived by some to mean that the way they had been doing it is wrong. These people may then work against management from the very start without giving the new a chance. While it may be somewhat disconcerting to learn that something youve been doing a certain way for quite some time, something you may have devised yourself, is going to be revamped, there should also be a general understanding that progress includes moving forward, iterating, changing, creating new pathways, different aha moments. Change should instead be viewed as an exciting time where you get to think outside the box a gain and spread your creative wings, - Diana Liberto, CEO founder of WalkMyMind, Co.Asking for pityIf you really want to rub your boss the wrong way, just tell her about your personal expenses in an attempt to get a raise. The one way you can guarantee you will not get an increase in your pay packet is by explaining you need one because of the cost of your rent, your car, your kids school, or the fact your spouse isnt working right now. Most employees wrongly assuming their bill have something to do with their paycheck. As a boss, however, salaries correspond with revenue, not expenses. It shows a massive misunderstanding of the job anyone in charge of hiring and promotions has to do when you share your personal costs. Want a raise? Show me how you are contributing to the bottom line in cost savings or additional revenue. Show me you understand my challenge, before you expect me to care about yours, - Angela Lauria, founder of The Author Incubator.Not asking questionsOne of the b iggest things an applicant can do to leave a bad taste in my mouth is to say no when I ask if you have any questions for me. Its imperative to look engaged and enthusiastic in a job interview. If you are not well-prepared to ask some questions, you give off the vibe that you dont really care about the opportunity being presented to you. Interviewing is a two-way street and you want to be sure that the job is just as perfect of a fit for you as you are for the job. Avoid asking yes and no questions and lean towards asking questions that provide insightful answers such as, How do you see the company evolving in the next five years or What are the day-to-day responsibilities of this job? - Heather Marianna, CEO of Beauty Kitchen.Not doing your researchI find it really off-putting when a candidate comes to an interview and has done zero research on us as a company. This shows me that theyre simply looking for a paycheck and dont necessarily stab und sttze our values and mission, which is obviously very important to me. Weve unfortunately made the mistake of hiring someone who did this, and we quickly realized that they were not a great fit for the position or the team. Needless to say, they didnt last long. So, my advice to job-seekers would be to really dig in and study up. It will show your enthusiasm for the organization and field, as well as allow you to articulate how your skills can be a match, - Amy Lacey of Califlour Foods.

1A2X1 - Aircraft Loadmaster - Air Force Enlisted Job

1A2X1 - Aircraft Loadmaster - Air Force Enlisted Job1A2X1 - Aircraft Loadmaster - Air Force Enlisted JobThe Air Force Job Specialty - Load Master - accomplishes loading and off loading aircraft functions and performs pre-flight and post-flight preparations of aircraft and aircraft systems. This job specialty computes weight and balance and other mission specific qualification duties. The Air Force Load Master provides for safety and comfort of passengers and troops, and security of cargo, mail, and baggage during flight and conducts cargo and personnel airdrops.Duties and Responsibilities of the Air Force Load Master The Job Specialty 1A2X1 reviews aircraft weight and balance records and cargo manifest. They also determine quantity of cargo and passengers or troops to be loaded and proper placement in aircraft and computes load, cargo distribution, weight and balance, and determines the amount of weight to be placed in each compartment or at each station. The Load Master considers fa ctors such as fuel load, aircraft structural limits, and emergency equipment required. Here is a list of more of the duties and responsibilities Accomplishes anfangsbuchstabe pre-flight of aircraft according to flight manualsPre-flights specific aircraft systems such as restraint rail and airdrop equipment.Operates radios, pre-flights aerospace ground equipment, and applies external power to the aircraft.Performs in-flight and special mission specific duties as required.Supervises aircraft loading and off loading.Uses equipment such as 25K, 40K, and 60K loaders forklifts and winches.Ensures cargo and passengers are loaded according to load distribution plan. Directs application of restraint devices such as restraint rails, straps, chains, and nets to prevent shifting during flight.Checks cargo, passengers, and troops against manifests. Comfort, Meals, and Emergencies The Load Master also is involved in general care of the crew and passengers from nutrition to general comfort and emergency procedures on long flights / missions. Many of the duties are the following Ensures availability of fleet service equipment such as blankets and pillows.Signs for and stows in-flight meals.Briefs passengers and troops on use of seat belts, facilities, and border clearance requirements. Dispenses meals and refreshments.Demonstrates use of emergency equipment such as oxygen masks and life vests, and ensures access to escape hatches.Monitors cargo and passengers in-flight and assists passengers as required.Conducts cargo and personnel airdrops according to directives.Attaches extraction parachutes to cargo and platforms. Inspects cargo and platforms, extraction systems and connects static lines.Checks tie downs, parachutes, containers, suspension systems, and extraction systems to ensure proper cargo extraction or release.Operates aircraft personnel airdrop system and supervises paratroopers exiting the aircraft. See related article. Specialty Qualifications of the Load Mast er Knowledge. General and Specific Knowledge is mandatory of the types, capacities, and configuration of transport aircraft, arithmetic, emergency equipment and in-flight emergency procedures, personal equipment and oxygen use, communications, and current flying directives. Also the Load Master is responsible for interpreting diagrams, loading charts, and technical publications, border agency clearance dispensing and preserving food aboard aircraft, and cargo restraint techniques. Education. For entry into this specialty, completion of high school with courses in mathematics or general science is desirable. Training. Completion of the Aircraft Loadmaster course is mandatory for award of AFSC 1A231. Experience. The following experience is mandatory for award of the AFSC indicated (Note See Explanation of Air Force Specialty Codes). 1A251. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 1A231. Also, knowledge of types, capacities, and configuration of transport aircraft weight and balance fac tors, arithmetic cargo restraint techniques emergency equipment and in-flight emergency procedures using personal equipment and oxygen, communications current flying directives interpreting diagrams, loading charts, and applicable technical publications border agency clearance requirements and forms principles of dispensing and preserving food aboard aircraft operation of cargo loading equipment and cargo and personnel airdrop techniques and equipment. 1A271. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 1A251. Also, experience in types, capacities, and configuration of transport aircraft airdrop techniques weight and balance factors arithmetic emergency equipment and in-flight emergency procedures personal equipment and oxygen use communications current flying directives interpreting diagrams, loading charts, and applicable technical publications border agency clearance requirements and forms principles of dispensing and preserving food aboard aircraft and cargo restraint techniques. 1A2 91. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 1A271. Also, experience in directing functions such as loading military cargo aircraft and establishing procedures for maintaining related records. Strength Req K Physical Profile 111121 K (Vision uncorrected 20/400-20/400 correctable to 20/20-20/20) Citizenship Yes Required Aptitude Score G-55 (Changes to G-57 after 1 Jul 04). Technical Training Enlisted Aircrew Undergraduate Course, Lackland AFB, TX, 2 weeks, 3 daysCombat Survival Training Course, Fairchild AFB, WA, 17 daysWater Survival-Parachuting Course, Pensacola NAS, FL, 4 dayBasic Loadmaster Course (see note 1), Altus AFB, OK, 5 weeksBasic Loadmaster Course (see note 1), Little Rock AFB, AR, 5 weeks Note 1 Will attend one course, not both. Note This career field requires initial training at the Enlisted Aircrew Undergraduate Course. Detailed Career and Training Information for This Job Additional Training Career Field Information. Assignment Possibilities Charleston AFB, SC - C1 7Davis Mothan AFB, AZ - HC130PDover AFB, DE - C5Dyess AFB, TX - C130Eglin AFB, FL - MC130PEmendorf AFB, AK - AC130Hurlburt AFB, FL - AC130Kadena AB, OK - MC130PLittle Rock AFB, AR - C130McCord AFB, WA - C17Mildenhall RAF, England - MC130PMoody AFB, GE - HC130PPope AFB, NC - C130Ramstein AB, GE - C130Travis AFB, CA - C5Yokota AB, Japan - C-130