Interview Preparation Wins Candidate Competitions

Interview Preparation Wins Candidate CompetitionsInterview Preparation Wins Candidate CompetitionsWhen its time to interview, youll need more than attitude do your homework to put yourself ahead of the pack. The will to win is overrated. If you think about it, who doesnt have the will to win? What makes people successful - whether in sports competitions or job interviews - is what basketball Coach Bob Knight called the will to prepare to win.Thats what sets people apart, said Lisa Panarello, founder and CEO of Careers Advance, a professional training and coaching agency in New York.She said applicants should put in at least 15 minutes of research just to compose an effective cover letter.That basic homework, it makes you look interested and really engaged in the process, but it also makes you more confident in the interview, said Kay Piatt, employment manager of The Houstonian Hotel, Club Spa in Houston. Its good for both parties.Piatt has conducted many interviews as the head of employment and recruiting for the luxury hotel, and she knows when a candidate is prepared and when theyre not.But just doing the obvious research isnt enough at the $100K-plus level.Piatt said job seekers should be well versed in how a company is structured, industry trends that are relevant to the position theyre seeking and any current events involving the company. You might even want to study up on the person who will be interviewing you, she added.According to Piatt, a lot of the basic information youll need for preparation can be found online or - better yet - from someone you know who may work there.Mark Grimm, a public speaking trainer and author of Everyone Can Be a Dynamic Speaker, stresses offering your interviewer value - and that entails doing the homework necessary to know what it is shes looking for.Go to their Web site, Grimm said. Theres no excuse for not doing research now.He suggested calling the office, chatting up the secretary and fishing out as much informa tion as you can.What do you have to lose? he said. Find out as much as you can about what they really want.When it comes to online research, sometimes cyberspace can become overwhelming Theres just too much information to process.Not a problem, Panarello said Narrow it down to what is most relevant for the position at pfote and the growth of the company. Peg it to the future.Be methodical and efficient, she said. Google one or two key people from the company, and print out the articles, she said. Read an article. Try to come up with three questions. Then try to answer it.This strategy, she said, will help focus you for the interview. And once youve done the research, bring physical evidence of your work to the interview.Treat an interview as if its a business meeting. Bring the printouts in a folder, Panarello advised. Pull out the article and reference it. Theyre going to think, This person is going to come to a meeting like this. Next, take your homework to the next level, Panarel lo said, and do the same research about the companys competitors.When somebody is sitting across my desk, it is really interesting to talk about (competitors) rather than my list of 10 questions, Piatt said.When a candidate can demonstrate a full understanding of the companys competitive needs, Grimm said, that person is in the best position to make a convincing case.The more you talk about how you help the company - rather than help yourself - the better their hearing gets, Grimm said.

How the Gender Empathy Gap Affects Women at Work

How the Gender Empathy Gap Affects Women at WorkHow the Gender Empathy Gap Affects Women at WorkHave you ever felt like your boss (or company in general) doesnt understand your needs? This ability to understand anotlageher persons feelings is called empathy, and when other people understand your feelings, your life is easier and more rewarding. This is true in all aspects of life, but you may feel it keenly in the workplace. If your bossor companylacks empathy toward you, youre experiencing an empathy gemeinsame agrarpolitik. According to the 2018 State of Workplace Empathy Report, Businessolver found that 96% of the responders stated that empathy was an essential value for companies to demonstrate to their employees in the workplace, but 92% believe empathy remains under-demonstrated and undervalued. What is the Gender Empathy Gap? The empathy gap is the difference between how you think people feel and how they feel. You can have an empathy gap in your own mind. For instance, si gning up for a gym membership because you want to get in shape. The gym has classes and equipment that you are sure youll love. After you pay your money and sign a contract for your membership, you start to go to the gym, and you find that you hate it. This is called the hot-cold empathy gap. When you sign up, you are in one state (cold) thinking your membership will be great, reduce your stress, reduce your waistline, and perhaps even help you to meet new people. But when you actually go to the gym, you are in a hot state. It turns out that you find working out while other people are near you or watch you is stressful so your waistline wont budge. How you thought youd feel turns out very differently from how you actually feel. This is, undoubtedly, the cause of so many unused gym memberships, unread self-help books, and abandoned paleo diets. The Empathy Gap in Action at Work An empathy gap at the office often occurs when the boss thinks people will feel one way, but they feel another. A typical example is when a small geschftliches miteinander owner devotes every waking hour to her geschftsleben and expects her employees to do the same. She loves the business, wants it to succeed and makes every sacrifice necessary for the business success. The employees, however, see the business as a place of employment. They may also love their business and want it to succeed, but they also want to go home at 530 p.m. and not think about it again until 800 a.m. the next morning. This can cause conflict between the boss and the employees. The boss wonders why people arent working as hard as she is and the employees think their boss is an unreasonable taskmaster. The disconnect is the empathy gap. And, the empathy gap can adversely affect women more than men. In the study cited above, employees feel that workplace empathy is improving. But, they also demonstrate that a gender gap exists between how men and women feel. Only 70% of women feel that their employers are empa thetic as compared to 85% of men. How Does the Gender Empathy Gap Affect Women in the Workplace? Men and women have different priorities (generally speaking, of course). Women, for instance, prefer temporal flexibility over higher pay, while men will sacrifice time away from home for a bigger paycheck. A company thats run by people who value money above all else will reward its employees with raises and bonuses. But, a company thats run by people who value temporal flexibility may provide smaller paychecks but offer telecommuting, part-time work, and flexible schedules. Because more men statistically are found in leadership roles than women, and because men have shown a preference for money over flexibility, you may experience an empathy gap between what the employees want and what the management offers. Offerings such as maternity leave, nursing rooms, and childcare are often factors that attract and help retain women but those benefits arent a priority for everyone. Even a wom an whose children are in high school may not empathize (shes in the cold state) with a woman who is trying to maintain her milk supply while working full time (in the hot state). What Can HR Do to Help Close the Empathy Gap? Just knowing an empathy gap exists is the first step towards closing the gap. After all, the empathy gap is merely another form of unconscious bias. If you realize that not everyone has the same needs, wants, and priorities as you (or the CEO) have, you can start working to solve the problem. But, proceed with caution do not ask employees to respond to a survey if you dont intend to act on the information you receive. If you know that your employees value X and you not only dont give them X but you dont even address why youre not, its not just an empathy gap, its cruelty. You may find convincing senior leadership that change is needed difficult. But, if HR can present the data in a business fashion and discuss the return on investment, you can increase the p robability of making the changes your employees want to happen. Build Your Own Empathy In addition to asking employees, you can work to build your own empathy and help train others. Career advisor Andrew Sobel suggests eight ways you can increase your empathy Challenge yourself.Get out of your usual environment.Get feedback.Explore your heart, not just the head.Walk in others shoes.Examine your biases.Cultivate your sense of curiosity.Ask better questions. Picking just one of these opportunities and working on it can help grow your empathy and close the gap. But, as an HR manager, you can also use these tips to help your employees. While Sobel talks about travel as a way to get out of your environment, you can use tip number two in the workplace by implementing cross-training programs. If you teach the finance people about marketing and vice versa, both groups can gain empathy for the other group, allowing for a better relationship. Additionally, you can teach tip eight, ask bet ter questions, through training. If a person gives a presentation and then walks away, without questions, people dont have the opportunity to gain a better understanding. You can help participants learn how to ask better questions and help presenters learn how to ask questions of the audience. Its most helpful for both groups to understand each other. Senior leadership does need to understand what their employees experience, but the employees need to understand how leadership thinks. This will reduce tension. As an HR person, you should also point out problems with the empathy gap when you see them. For instance, if the boss announces that no money is available for bonuses this year, but then shows up driving a new sports car, the employees will feel that he doesnt care about them. He may not care or the car may be a gift from a rich uncle. But, the damage is done regardless of the source. A savvy HR person can help the boss see how this is problematic. More empathy expressed in you r work environment will help your employees feel valued, and that will help them succeed. When they succeed, your organization succeeds.

Back to Job-Search Basics

Back to Job-Search BasicsBack to Job-Search BasicsIn this time of corporate upheaval and general uneasiness, simple details that can make a candidate stand out among their peers are often left by the wayside.Make Connecting Easy Email 101Use an email address that makes sense. Think about how email programs make suggestions when you begin entering an email address in the To line. By keeping your email address as close to your name as possible, it will be easier for a potential employer to pick you out of a list and contact you. For example, and email address that combines your initials and the year it was created isnt as instinctual as firstnamelastnameaol.com. Also, avoid including years of birth or graduation in your email there is no sense revealing this information unnecessarily.Set up your email program so that it includes the original message string in your reply. When an employer sends you a notenzeichen asking if you are available on Thursday, October 30 at 3pm for an intervi ew with the CEO, it will be helpful if your reply has their original note attached. This way, they can refresh their memory on why they contacted you.Put your name, email address, and phone number on each piece of correspondence. Make use of email signatures and be sure each page of your resume and cover letter has your contact information. Dont make recruiters go looking for your phone number or email address. Make it quick and simple for themBe Prepared and Consider the BenefitsOn an interview day, be in interview mode from the moment you get up in the morning. You never know who you will cross paths with along the way. Be polite to the security personnel in the building lobby, and be professional and courteous to the receptionist. Dont drive around the parking lot to kill time, dont talk to yourself in the elevator, dont arrive mora than 10 minutes early, dont eat at the interview facility, and dont do any number of other things that will make people question your viability as a candidate.Keep your messages positive, yet honest, in an interview. When asked why you want to leave your employer, instead of saying, My company is stifling my growth and they micro-manage everything I do try saying, I work for a small company, which means Ive reached the ceiling there now, I would like to join a company thatMap out your salary needs and best-case requirements long before you abflug negotiating with an employer. Think about not only the salary you want, but also the benefits you are seeking. Consider the following negotiable benefitsSign on and performance bonuses401K programsStock optionsMedical and dental insurance benefitsVacation / PTO daysFlex-time hoursTermination benefitsTransportation compensationUse of communication devices.You should decide which benefits you are willing to compromise on or trade for another. As an example, weigh the following offersOffer A$150KFull tuition reimbursementFive weeks vacationFlex-time hoursOffer B$200KNo tuition reimbursemen tThree weeks vacation50% contribution to health insurance premiumsWhich will you accept? What will you propose in response?Establish Your ExpertiseMake your expertise apparent in writing and in conversation.To start, give your resume a logical filename that reflects your expertise. Using Jeffs Resume Updated 2008.doc doesnt lend itself to branding you as an expert in your field nor does it provide any name association for you. By naming the document Jeff Grossman HR Operations.doc you immediately remind the reader of both your name and your profession.When writing your thank you note following an interview, be sure to provide information that will jog the persons memory of who you are. It might be as simple as saying, Thank you for meeting with me yesterday. I enjoyed learning about the operations management position and especially valued the connection you made between effective gruppe leadership and increased revenues. This strategy also demonstrates to the potential employer t hat you paid attention during the interview and understand the position.To extend your expertise through conversation, provide examples to demonstrate your experience in any given situation. When an interviewer asks what you will do to handle a dispute between two subordinates, do not simply say, I would meet with the individuals. Instead, tell the interviewer how youve handled that situation in the past by laying out the incident, At ABC Company, there was a situation in which two associates were Use the S.T.A.R. (Situation, Task, Action, Result) strategy to tell the story, complete with outcomes and achievements.Also remember to maintain a distinction between your work and that of your team. Employers are interviewing you, not your entire group. When discussing your experience, you need to demonstrate your value. Use phrases like, My role on the team was to effectively communicate your specific contributions on a large project.When the employer asks if you have any questions have some Ask about the management style of the company and your direct supervisor. Ask how others have failed and succeeded in the position. Ask about the interviewers progression within the company. Ask what the interviewer likes about the company and what they might change. By asking these questions (and others directly related to the company and position) you will better understand their expectations and be able to judge whether the job would be a good fit for your working style and skills.By following these simple, yet effective search strategies, your job search will be more effective and on point. Employers appreciate when they meet with candidates that have properly prepared for the entire process. It tells the employer that you understand their needs and are the solution to their problems.

7 reasons you may have been passed up for a promotion

7 reasons you may have been passed up for a promotion7 reasons you may have been passed up for a promotionDespite the fact that youve been the catalyst for business development, you mentor new hires, and your job performance reviews have been spot-on, you may wonder why youre not taking your career to the next level. Could it be you need to go out on a limb to take on those stretch assignments or expand your level of commitment?Weve asked some job experts and experienced managers about how to raise your promotion stakes for next time.You need to broaden your skill setThere clearly may be certain skills that are needed to take on a higher role at your company.Too many employees think that if they do an amazing job in their current role, that they deserve a promotion. Not so, says Kevin Namaky, founder of Gurulocity, a marketing education company in Cincinnati, Ohio that helps small business owners and entrepreneurs hone their strategic marketing craft. To earn the right to work at the next level up, he says, employees must demonstrate that they can do that next level job.This often means learning and consistently the skills and responsibilities required of their next job while they are still in their current role, Namaky adds. To get on the promotion path, start asking your boss which of their responsibilities theyd like the most help with and take those things off of their plate.That allows you to prove you have the skills while making your managers life easier and making them look good, Namaky says.You portray a know-it-all imageMany ambitious employees, some who may have limited work and life experience, believe they know mora than everyone else around them. Dont fall into this trap.Even if they are smart and generally do good work, without a learners mentality, they will be stuck spinning their wheels, Namaky points out.This happens for two reasons. First, he says, without a learners mentality, you dont learn and this limits your ability to gain the knowledg e and skills you truly need to advance. Often, these are skills you dont recognize you need because you dont have an open, learning mind. And, according to Namaky, the second reason, exuding a know-it-all mindset, is off-putting to the people around you. These two slips in your image could chip away good working relationships with other people.You wont have the social capital required to advance among your peers, he says. Instead, he recommends quieting your bravado and start listening to others around you.Everyone around you has something to teach you, Namaky continues. Start asking questions instead of giving all the answers.You toot your own horn, loudly and oftenBeing too vocal about a promotion may actually backfire.Too many employees get impatient and begin to repeatedly ask for a promotion. They believe so strongly that they deserve it and that the best way to get it is to be a squeaky wheel, telling anyone and everyone who will listen how good they are, Namaky shares. This i s by far the worst thing you could possibly do for your career. When you outright ask for a title, you paint yourself as being very high maintenance. This often backfires and makes you unattractive for promotion.Be eager, but not too eager. Theres a fine line in the perception you create that youll never be satisfied, and its often true. One promotion wont quiet you. Youll just ask for another and another, Namaky adds.What is a more effective approach? Instead, ask for meaningful work and fair pay. Youll be surprised how quickly managers respect you for it. And in 99% of cases, that meaningful work and fair pay come with the title you want, he affirms.Your companys solvency may be the reasonPerhaps your company is either in distress, or it has too many chiefs and far too few Indians to handle the heavy lifting, says Roy Cohen, a New York-based career counselor and executive coach and author of The Wall Street Professionals Survival Guide. Sometimes, whats behind the scenes isnt app arent to employees.When a company has no bandwidth promote its best and brightest talent, you need to be careful not to personalize what feels like a major rejection, Cohen says. That will inevitably influence your performance and then the company will have further justification as to why you, in particular, were not promoted, i.e., your bad attitude.The decision you face, says Cohen, is whether to stay and wait out until the next cycle of promotions or begin to explore opportunities outside the company.The longer you hold out without a promotion, the less exciting you will be when it comes to securing a better job elsewhere, he says.You have defined boundariesThink about the commitment you portray to your firm.It may involve refusing to work on weekends, leaving at the same time every day, or not covering for colleagues, Cohen says. When you are unavailable or unwilling to go the extra distance for your boss, it will be factored into the decision when individuals are identified for promotion.Flexibility is essential, especially in environments where there are occasional spikes in business or everyone is already working hard. Consider being more of kollektiv-player, and stepping up to put the time in without complaining out it.You are everyones best palAre you organizing Friday happy hours and planning out-of-office weekend jaunts to the shore? This camaraderie can be seen as a negative.If you are too friendly with your peers that may be viewed as a barrier to your ability to manage them, Cohen suggests. This is a very real issue for bosses. When you are challenged in being able to criticize a friend you shortchange the company.It is just fine to have a close friend or two at work, but dont be the queen of the social circle.You lack communications skills for the next levelJordan Brannon, president of Coalition, a digital agency based in Los Angeles, oversees a team of 110 individuals across 10 different teams, and shares the most common reason great performing , well-respected team members are passed over for promotion is their inability to think, act, and communicate in a constructively critical manner.That is to say, they have a habit or default behavior of tearing things down, without being able to guide an effort or discussion to improve them, Brannon says. One of the primary functions of our leadership teams is to help us improve, and team members who only seem to identify problems in a negative, complaining fashion will be sidelined for promotion as a result.

Three Skills to Immediately Boost Your Upside at Work

Three Skills to Immediately Boost Your Upside at Work Three Skills to Immediately Boost Your Upside at Work For example, a hiring manager may not see everything she wants in you as a candidate, but if she perceives potential for your combination of raw ability and experience to blossom, she may take the risk. Likewise, your manager may not see everything he wants in you, but if he can reasonably calculate that more time/effort could accelerate your upward tendencies, he may give you the resources and space necessary to realize that potential.Although your current wertzuwachs remains the clearest proof of your capabilities, you can demonstrate a strong upside by exercising specific attitudes, skills, and behaviors that signal attainable advantage that is just too good to pass up. If youre ready to land the next great job, or just re-brand yourself to gain access to better assignments and increased responsibilities in your current role, here are three skills to boost your upside at w ork.Recognize the Top Priority in Every SituationChange affects the bottom, middle, and top of every organization. One of the greatest challenges of change is that it clouds priorities and obscures the best way forward. Regardless of your place on the organization chart, you can elevate your upside by focusing yourself (and others) on the top priority in every situation.To do this, you have to pay attention to the forces that influence your situation. By truly knowing your context, you can then assess priorities and define clear and relevant goals. This discipline allows you to then manage the gaps between goals and obstacles in order to stay the course and get the job done. Managers and leaders building their teams around savvy, forward-looking professionals want you to embody these abilities. In order to recognize the top priority in every situation, start by applying three skills in this CG2 sequenceTRACK CONTEXT Spend time noticing whats happening around you and schmierblutung the critical moments that could lead to something important. Scanning both the internal and external environments to understand trends and relevant events.SET GOALS Take steps to define priorities and select goals that are supported by the context and aligned with the vision. Goals are created independently and collaboratively and they are always connected to a desired outcome.CLOSE GAPS Intentionally manage the gaps as barriers emerge, context shifts, and alignment and shared commitment to goals waiver.Integrating this CG2 sequence will help you process your circumstances in periods of heightened ambiguity and rapid change (i.e. most days of the week). And, the progression allows you to evolve in step with change without becoming collateral damage to its shifting priorities and contradictions. As you get better at anticipating changes in the environment around you, your finger on the pulse of things helps you more efficiently determine priorities and gather intelligence on their related challenges and opportunities.To test this, consider your upside from a leaders perspective. Imagine you were a manager and needed to offer a promotion to one of two candidates, which one would you choose?Candidate 1 is friendly, professional, easy to get along with, coachable, and consistent in her performance. She knows the job well, she shows up, and she gets it done. Candidate 2 is also is friendly, professional, easy to get along with, coachable, and consistent in her performance. She also knows her job well, shows up, and gets it done. But, in addition to this, Candidate 2 has an uncanny knack for spotting emerging challenges and opportunities she anticipates the changing needs of the team, she identifies and communicates important challenges and opportunities with others, and takes initiative to address those emerging possibilities- including the potential obstacles that could block them- with consistent results.Again, you have the choice of promoting only one person, so who gets the job? Both of these candidates are nearly identical, except for the fact that one of them has a tremendous upside because of their capacity to go beyond their standard job description and implement a set of skills that could keep them relevant as the industry and company change over time. My guess is that you would choose Candidate 2 for the job. This single competency- the capacity to recognize the top priority in every situation- is the pivotal difference maker when all other factors are equal.

Getting the Best Emailing a Resume and Cover Letter

Getting the Best Emailing a Resume and Cover Letter Specify that youve attached yur resume and cover letter and dont repeat what youve written in the cover letter. If, however, you desire a cover letter professionally written only for you, then try our cover letter builder. Each cover letter should be customized for each application. The total cover letter are available here. The very first paragraph is vital, according to Ramsey. For example, if according to the advert youre predicted to send only the resume and the cover letter, make sure that that is just what you attach. You can see the complete cover letter at the next link. You need to be able to compose a convincing cover letter in a couple of brief paragraphs. Bear in mind, you wish to allow it to be clear in your cover letter the way the employer will profit from your experience and qualifications. The applicant must produce the judgement call based on what they know more about the firm. Dont forget to personalize your emailles for each employer you contact. You might believe you understand how to email a resume to a possible employer. Emailing a resume isnt as easy as it appears. Email resume is a wonderful option, for as long as they dont depart too far from the overall appearance and layout of a traditional resume. Steer clear of any formatting in the resume email text If you would like your email to be read, it is highly advisable to remove all of the formatting. The email you send is the very first thing they see so that it is crucial to receive it right. Read some ideas on selecting a good resume file name to make certain that it is named appropriately. All you have to do is plug in your information and its prepared to use. A good suggestion is to send the email to someone you understand first to look at your formatting works properly. So long as it should be to incorporate all of the above mentioned info and as short as possible. What You Must Know About Emailing a Resume and Cover Letter The net has impacted virtually every field of life, for example, work search practice. If you dont follow instruction, your email can be regarded as trash or spammail then youll be thinking about why youre not being called for an interview. A cold email is a very first impression, just enjoy the first couple of minutes of a work interview. In general, writing an email to a prospective employer is a fairly straightforward matter to do. You might not know the hiring manager, but you probably know somebody who does. If you employ the name of someone who the hiring manager doesnt trust or respect, you might damage your odds of being contacted for an interview. When youre asking for work, it can be useful to be referred by somebody who is already employed at the very same company or who knows the hiring manager personally. It is crucial to incorporate an email signature with all your contact info, therefore its easy for hiring managers and recruiters to become in con tact with you. Based on the position you might have to compose a cover letter to supply additional details on your experience, expertise, why youre applying for the job, and why you are an excellent fit for the position. You might be able to figure out the name of the individual who will be reading your cover letter by checking the job posting, asking whoever told you regarding the position, or contacting the providers HR department. Even with the gray area of a cold emails effectiveness, its leise among the most helpful methods to find the job that you desire. Yet another tip, always remember to produce your whole job application relevant and specific to the job that youre attempting to land.

How to Get Your Hiring Team to Work Together - Spark Hire

How to Get Your Hiring Team to Work Together - Spark HireGetting your hiring team to work together towards a common goal seems easy, but requires a lot of finesse on the parte of the manager in charge. When youve got different personalities blending together, encouraging everyone to set aside their differences in buchen to remain productive is no easy feat. Here are some tips on keeping cooperation strong in your office Be honest with your team.Your employees should be generally aware of whats going on with your business. This doesnt mean they need to know every detail about every transaction happening, but when it comes to big stuff, they shouldnt be left in the dark. When your hiring team feels like theyre kept in the loop, theyre more likely to stick together and operate as a unit.Set both short and long-term goals.Many times teams fall apart when the individual members of that group arent exactly sure whats expected of them. In buchen to prevent this from happening, be very speci fic about your wishes. Set both short and long-term goals for your team, and make sure everyone is aware of how youll go about reaching these goals. You should track progress regularly and check in with your team to address any issues that may have come up along the way.Value their feedback.Team members are more invested in a project when they feel as if their ideas are heard and valued. If your employees provide feedback that youre able to implement, do so whenever possible. This helps to keep them more engaged with their work.Make sure everyone is held accountable.When each individual is held accountable, everyone works harder to make sure tasks are taken care of properly. Just because youre working as part of a team, doesnt mean that individual accountability disappears.Lead with positivity.The managers attitude has a major impact on how the rest of the team feels. Even if youre feeling a little hesitant, go in with a positive attitude and youll notice that the rest of your staff follows suit.Encourage them to get to know one another.Make team-building exercises a regular part of the workday, and encourage activities like office happy hours. When your employees know and care about one another, the team is stronger as a whole.Its also important to keep a focus on morale within your company. When people feel happy and valued and know why the projects theyre working on matter, theyre more likely to bring enthusiasm to the office each day. Making sure that your staff members feel appreciated is an important part of keeping cooperation and productivity levels high among your team.How do you get your hiring team to work together? Comment below

Get Your Electric Motor Running

Get Your Electric Motor Running Get Your Electric Motor Running When we think of electric transportation, thoughts quickly turn to Teslas, Leafs, and electric cars will be the wave of the future. But lost in the undertow may be the electric motorcyclea two-word term many people have never even uttered. But with creations such as the Mission R Cycle and its speeds in excess of 150 mph, that may be changing.Karl Johnson, mechanical engineer for Mission Motors , San Francisco, CA, explains how the electric motorcycle drivetrain works. Its battery pack, motor controller, which changes from DC to AC current, and that supplies the electric motor with the AC current. Those building blocks make up the energy storage and supply the force for acceleration. There are no moving parts besides the bearings. We dont have any camshafts or a transmission, just direct drive, one gear. A single gear welches a great simplification in terms of packaging.Speed FocusFor the company, they shot for eye-openi ng speeds to, at the very least, overcome a myth. Its been put out there that electric lacks in performance, he says. Its important to do everything you can to give people confidence.Just as impressive may be that it can go from 0-60 in less than three seconds. A great part of electric vehicles is all of the torque from zero rpm, he says. You dont have to slip in the clutch to get going, youre not shifting, all thats taken out for accessibilityeven for people without a lot of experience. According to the company website, the bike actually starts with 120 ft/lbs of torque.In addition, it has a range of 100-150 miles. Johnson says they continue to work on improving it even though most sport bike riders go no longer than 60-100 miles per trip in his estimation.Mission Rs powertrain is contained within a package one-tenth the size and weight of an equivalent traditional internal combustion engine. Image Mission MotorsErgonomics AngleLooking back, the biggest challenge in building the Mi ssion R was actually in creating the battery pack. Trying to get a defining balance between weight and energy and then fitting a battery pack into the vehicle in an ergonomic way was tough, Johnson says. You want to make sure the battery pack isnt poking out where a riders knee should be. There is a fairly defined shape for the battery cell we useits a thin rectangleand we had to package those into modules and then package the modules into a battery pack.For the ergonomics, they went about things a little differently. When it comes to ergonomics, many spend a lot of time doing preliminary work, sitting on it and feeling things out. Changing it by putting clay on and shaving it down, fine-tuning the shape. We instead went straight from a CAD model developed by the stylist Tim Prentice into molds for body work, and we assembled it. I think its the first time he did it without any clay and he was excited by how well it turned out. The riding position is an aggressive one so when youre on track you can deal with nice twisties.In the future, theyre shooting for a more partal riding experience. So many parameters can change how the vehicle performs and weve talked about having the person step up to the motorcycle, have it recognize you, and adjust to how you want to ride, he says. That would be funEric Butterman is an independent writer.Its been put out there that electric lacks in performance. Its important to do everything you can to give people confidence.Karl Johnson, Mission Motors

20 Career Paths Dominated by Women Today

20 Career Paths Dominated by Women Today20 Career Paths Dominated by Women TodayIf we were to classify job occupations by gender, what would be the top picks for women?While you might be tempted to pick communications and other more interpersonal skills-oriented job profiles, remember that women today make up more than half the active workforce, are graduating in almost equal numbers, and continue to enjoy higher median pay.According to a new report by Forbes, there are 20 occupations today, where women now outnumber men. As you go through the list, there is one essential commonality that stands out Most of these roles were once considered the epitome of male dominance across industries.Organized by industry, then, in no particular buchenFinance (Accounting, Auditing, Insurance, Assurance, etc.) Accountants Auditors (61.8%)Financial managers (54.7%) Insurance Underwriters (62.8%) Tax Examiners, Collectors and Revenue Agents (73.8%) Budget Analysts (59.3%) Tax Preparers (65.9%) Claim s Adjusters, Appraisers, Examiners Investigators (60.6%) Financial Specialists (66.6%) Communications/Social Skills Meeting Convention Planners (83.3%) HR Managers (66.8%) Advertising Promotion Managers (56.5%) Elementary Middle School Teachers (81.9%) Social Community Service Managers (69.4%) Health Care Medical Scientists (56.9%) Veterinarians (61.2%) Psychologists (68.8%) Registered Nurses (92%) Medical Health Services Managers (69.5%) Operations/Administration Education Administrators (62.6%) Business Operations Specialists (68.4%) Read more about what these job profiles involve, including profession reviews, salary data, Day in the Life(s), and QAs with top professionals.Forbes

25 Reasons Why You Didnt Get Picked for an Interview

25 Reasons Why You Didnt Get Picked for an Interview25 Reasons Why You Didnt Get Picked for an InterviewAre you wondering why you havent been contacted for a job interview? Waiting for an email or a call from an employer to schedule an interview and wondering why you havent been selected can be the most vexing part of the job search process. Its especially tough when you have applied for a job where it appears that youre a perfect match for the position. Why werent you picked? And why havent you heard from the employer after you spent so much time and effort writing a perfect cover letter to send with your well-written resume? When Your Qualifications Dont Measure Up There can be a myriad of reasons why you havent been contacted. Sometimes, there are limitations to your qualifications or flaws in how you have presented your candidacy. In other cases, you might be up against strong competition or an internal candidate. When Your Qualifications Have leidhing to Do With It On th e other hand, it might have nothing to do with you or the other applicants. An unforeseen change in circumstances impacting the readiness for an employer to hire could be the reason that no candidates are being called in for an interview. It is hard to know the precise reasons why you arent getting called in for a particular interview. However, it can be helpful to reflect on some of the most common reasons why candidates arent selected as you hone your job search skills. 25 Reasons Why You Didnt Get Picked for an Interview Review the top 25 reasons why you may not have been contacted for an interview, plus tips for how to address issues that may have knocked you out of consideration. If it seems like any of these apply to your situation, be sure to tweak your application materials the next time around. 1. Not a match for the job. You were screened out by an automated system or a hiring manager because the language in your resume didnt match the requirements listed in the job po sting. Its important to take the time to highlight the skills that qualify you for the position on your resume. Companies are too busy to take the time to figure out whether someone is a strong applicant. They are looking for you to show them why youre qualified. 2. Lack job qualifications. Your knowledge and skills dont match the capabilities required to excel in the job, or you have not clearly indicated how you have applied the desired skills. Take the time to match up the job requirements with your qualifications. You will show the hiring manager, at a glance, why youre a good fit. 3. Overqualified. There is a perception by the employer that you are overqualified. Being overqualified can hurt your candidacy as much as being underqualified for a position. Use your cover letter to explain why youre applying, your enthusiasm for the role, and what you can offer the organization. 4. Didnt follow directions. You didnt supply all the information requested or follow the directions for the application. An easy way for employers to narrow the applicant pool is to eliminate the candidates who didnt provide the requested information. If you couldnt follow instructions when you applied, the employer may doubt that you would be able to do so if you were hired. Make sure youve covered all the bases, especially when you apply online for a job. 5. Accomplishments arent showcased. Your resume and cover letter dont reveal your accomplishments and dont show how you have impacted the bottom line with prior employers. Using numbers to quantify your achievements is an excellent way to impress an employer. 6. Mistakes. There were grammatical and/or spelling errors in your documents. Its not always easy to catch your own mistakes. Carefully proofread all your job application documents, and, if you can, have someone else look them over for you. 7. Generic cover letter. Your cover letter welches generic and not tailored to the job. The goal of a cover letter is to sell your accompl ishments. You should write about what you can offer the company, not what you want in a job. Be specific, and customize your cover letters so they highlight your best attributes. 8. Cover letter too short. Your cover letter was too brief, and the hiring manager assumed that you werent highly motivated to pursue the position. Be sure that your letter includes all the components of a successful cover letter, and is full of details about what you can offer the employer. 9. Job hopping. The hiring manager may have concerns about a pattern of job hopping in your background. If youre worried about being considered a job hopper, you can tweak your resume to deemphasize the number of times youve changed jobs. 10. Lack credentials. You dont possess a required educational credential. Many jobs have a required level of education or equivalent experience. If you dont meet those requirements, you may not be considered for the position. 11. Too expensive. Your salary expectations or perceived sal ary requirements exceed the available resources. If the company thinks youll be too expensive to hire, they may opt not to interview you. Take the time to evaluate what youre worth and whether the job is a financial fit. 12. Short on experience. You lack relevant work experience within that role and/or industry. If you dont have the right experience, you probably wont get an interview. You could have applied for a job a step or two further up the career ladder than is optimal for getting selected. 13. Didnt sell your credentials. Perhaps you havent made a strong enough case for your interest in the job. Have you sold the hiring manager on why he or she should interview you? One way to make a compelling case, is to show a bit of personality in your cover letter. It will help you stand out from the crowd. 14. The job doesnt seem like a fit. You havent made it clear how the job fits into your career plan. Is the experience you have on your resume related to the position for which youre applying? Have you shown the employer why this job would be a good fit for both you and the organization? If it wasnt clear, spend some extra time customizing your resume next time. 15. No referral. You were unable to enlist the assistance of any contacts at the employer to advocate your candidacy. Another candidate may have had a referral from someone who worked at the company. Thats a good way to help ensure your application materials get a close look. 16. Employment gaps. There are unexplained gaps in your employment. Glaring gaps on your resume could be a red flag for a prospective employer. At the least, they will wonder what you were doing during the time you werent gainfully employed. There are ways you can make employment gaps less obvious on your resume so you have a better shot at getting an interview. 17. Unprofessional social media presence. Your online image may have damaged your candidacy. Before you apply for another job, take a look at your social media pages from an employers perspective. Have you carefully adjusted your privacy settings? Is everything thats available to the public appropriate? Have you updated your LinkedIn profile so its comprehensive and showcases your skills? 18. Out-of-town candidate. You live outside of the area, and the employer prefers local candidates. If youre job searching long-distance, there are things you can do to up your perspektives for getting an interview. These tips will help you find a job in a new city, regardless of where you are currently located. 19. Other applicants are better qualified. Your credentials are a good match, but there are stronger candidates. In this case, there could have been many well-qualified candidates. You, unfortunately, didnt make the cut. Take a look at the skills the employer was seeking, and consider if you need to upgrade yours to become a more competitive candidate. 20. There was already a strong applicant pool. You applied for the job later than other well-qualified cand idates. Sometimes, employers need to hire quickly. They might abflug the interview process as soon as they start receiving applications, and they could have hired someone already. One way to get ahead of the crowd is to set up job agents so you are notified about new opportunities as soon as they are listed. 21. Hired an internal candidate. The employer has a preferred internal candidate with a proven track record at that organization. This isnt a reflection on your qualifications. Rather, the company decided to promote an employee instead of hiring an outside applicant. 22. Another applicant had strong recommendations. Other external candidates have been endorsed by individuals trusted by the decision makers. The organization may have had recommendations on who to consider for the job. 23. The job may have been put on hold. Uncertainty about funding may have delayed the hiring process. There could be budget or funding issues, and the process could be held up while finances are figu red out. 24. Too much other stuff going on. Hiring staff are preoccupied with other immediate concerns and not focused on the search yet. Even though employers have good intentions, other factors may have required a shift in resources, and the firm may simply be too busy to add staff right away. 25. Company is rethinking the need to add an employee. Business has slowed, and the employer is no longer committed to hiring for that position. Adding a new employee is costly, and if theres a business slowdown the organization may be rethinking the decision to expand the workforce. You May Still Have a Chance Many employers dont take the time to notify applicants that they were rejected. If you havent heard back, you might still have a shot at securing an interview. Its worth a try if this is a job you really want. Even if its a long shot, if you can get your application noticed you may be able to get an interview. If you can find a contact person, youll be able to call or email to mak e a case for getting a chance to be considered. Here are tips for following up after submitting a resume, and heres how to reapply for a job after you have been rejected.