3 Key Tips to Improve Your Resume Layout

3 Key Tips to Improve Your Resume Layout 3 Key Tips to Improve Your Resume Layout Keywords. Skills. Proper resume fonts. Measurable results. There are many components that a resume absolutely must have in this age of applicant tracking systems (ATS). With so much energy spent on content, its easy to forget about the importance of presentingthat content through a solid resume layout.When asked by Huff Post Business to identify terrible resume mistakes, an HR associate at the securities firm EquiLend offered, It does not matter where you are in terms of your experience level, but to me poor formatting just suggests that you did not pay attention to what you were doing and shows me your lack of interest. This advice sounds good on the surface, but what exactly does poor formatting mean?Here are 3keys to a good layout- and how you can use them to unlock a professional, effective resume.1. Keep it clean. Becausethe average recruiter only takes aboutseven seconds to review a resume, its te mpting to include as many eye-catching features as possible in reservierung to keep their attention. Charts Graphs A veritable rainbow of font colorsHowever, this presumes that those of the human persuasion will be the only ones reviewing your resume- which is unfortunately untrue. The applicant tracking systems mentioned above save employers time, but present some hurdles for job seekers.One issue is that only some ATS can recognize tables, columns, or various other graphic elements. To be on the safe side, your resume instead shouldinclude clean lines and a different (non-neon) font color to highlight job titles, opines Maele Hargett, an executive recruiter with Ascendo Resources.2. Keep it uniform. If youve been copying and pasting into a resume from your career management document, there may be some small inconsistencies that have escaped your notice. Combat this in one of two ways either a) paste text into Windows Notepad/TextEdit for a Mac to get rid of any formatting, or b) u se the Clear All Formatting button in Microsoft Word.Bullet points should all be the same size and the paragraph style needs to be consistent across the board. Remember that once your resume does get past the ATS, it will be seen by ahuman recruiter- and if the resume sections are cramped or look starkly different from one another, youre makingit hard for that recruiter to notice your talents. If your resume looks sloppy, potential employers will think you are, too.Microsoft Words Clear All Formatting button is a good tool to use in keeping your resume layout clean.3. Keep your options open.If youd rather let someone else do the layoutwork, use a resume templateTemplates make it easy to properly showcase your skills, experience, and accomplishments. Be cautious though, and dont use just any old template. Manyavailable options come pre-loaded with graphics and charts, which weve already established can throw offapplicant tracking systems.So where can one find an uncluttered, yet eye- catching template? Jobscan has compiled 20 high quality, ATS-friendly templates that we encourage you to explore here. Best of all, theyre free- a far cry from the $99 price tag on some resume templatesJobscan gives you the best of both worlds resume analysis and free templatesResume layout is a subtle but important part of creating the document that tells your career story. Keep these 3 keys in mind to impress humans and ATS alike

12 cities where you dont have to be a millionaire to live like one

12 cities where you dont have to be a millionaire to live like one12 cities where you dont have to be a millionaire to live like oneThink you need to make high six-figures or mora to live your best life? Think again.Thats according to a new survey by personal finance siteGoBankingRates that looked at 270 of the largest U.S. cities and ranked the most affordable cities where you can live large even if you happen to be making the national average wage of slightly more than $49,000 a year. The survey took into account the recommended ratio of income, housing costs, living expenses and savings to come to their conclusions.Here are the top 12 destinationsNo. 1 El Paso, TexasIncome required $40,024Median rent $555 per monthAmenities El Paso, which was spared the recent flooding that ravaged southeast Texas earlier this month, is a desert town on the border of Mexico with a population of 2.7 million people. It gets more than 300 days of sunshine per year and offers easy proximity to state a nd national parks including theFranklin Mountains State Park, where coyotes and golden eagles call home and an aerial tramway offers views of Mexico. It was ranked the second safest metro city in the U.S. this year(after NYC) by home security company SafeWise.No. 2 Springfield, MissouriIncome required $40,834Median rent $495 per monthAmenities Located near the Ozark Mountain range, Springfield is home toMissouri State University and hosts an art museum, annual jazz festival and other activities.No. 3 Lubbock, TexasIncome required $43,201Median rent $600 per monthAmenities This northwest Texas town is home to Texas Tech University, is home to 252,000 people and has dozens of art galleries, museums and monuments - including the Buddy Holly Center, paying homage to the Lubbock-born musician.No. 4 Albuquerque, New MexicoIncome required$43,573Median rent $699 per monthAmenities This high desert city is influenced by its Native American and Spanish history and is home to parks, museums a nd other cultural facilities.No. 5 Detroit, MichiganIncome required $44,080Median rent $600 per monthAmenities Michigans largest city has been through some tough times since its former heyday as the motor city, and many of its residents are still struggling to make ends meet on less than half the income required to live comfortably. But there has been a sustained effort to rebuild Detroit, including a push to make it a hub for biomedical research.No. 6 Spokane, WashingtonIncome required $44,342Median rent $650 per monthAmenities Spokane, which is just under 300 miles east of Seattle and 200 miles south of the Canadian border, has a wealth of outdoor recreational facilities, including a riverfront park, botanical garden and arboretum - not to mention easy proximity to hiking and camping. Its motto is Near nature, near perfect.No. 7 Wichita, KansasIncome required $44,776Median rent $625 per monthAmenities Theres no place like home in Witchita, a former cattle town thats the largest c ity in Kansas. It boasts nearly three dozen museums, a botanic garden, the nations seventh-largest zoo, and other destinations.No. 8 Fresno, CaliforniaIncome required$44,838Median rent (not provided)Amenities Unlike its more expensive neighboring cities of San Fransisco and Los Angeles, Fresno is an affordable part of the golden state that offers access to the majestic Yosemite National Park, home to rock-climbing peak El Capitan, as well as an endless number of destinations including the Forestiere Underground Gardens - an underground park inspired by Roman catacombs - and the Shinzen Japanese garden.No. 9 Bloomington, IndianaIncome required $45,663Median rent (not provided)Amenities The seventh-largest city in Indiana is home to Indiana University, the kid-friendly science museum the WonderLab and ample access to the great outdoors.No. 10 Cincinnati, OhioIncome required $45,702Median rent (not provided)Amenities This midwestern riverfront town has a thriving cultural and sports scene including playing host to the Bengals, the Reds, and the historic Findlay Market, an outdoor shopping and food hub in the Over-the-Rhine district.No. 11 Reno, NevadaIncome required$46,269Median rent (not provided)Amenities The so-calledBiggest Little City in the World is larger than its neighbor, Las Vegas, but much more affordable. While gaming and casinos were once a big part of its identity, Renos official tourism website focuses more on its outdoor recreational facilities, emphasizing that the Spectacular Lake Tahoe and the largest concentration of schi facilities in the world are all within a fifty-mile radius. Biking, camping, hunting, fishing and mountain climbing are all activities Reno residents and visitors enjoy.No. 12 Tucson, ArizonaIncome required $46, 310Median rent $628Amenities With hike-worthy mountain ranges on all sides, access to the University of Arizona and miles of mouthwatering Mexican restaurants, Tucson rounds out the list of most affordable big citie s in the U.S.

5 Steps to Make Succession Planning Easier

5 Steps to Make Succession Planning Easier5 Steps to Make Succession Planning EasierDeveloping a realistic succession plan for critical roles in any organization is a serious undertaking. Identifying, developing, measuring and retaining talent are more than just a series of singular tasks to be tackled in a specified timeframe. Succession planning cannot be an extremely overt effort either requiring people to groom their replacementsis not exactly motivating. An effective succession plan needs to stem from a more organic, ongoing effort that is woven into the company culture.Studies have shown that, while every executive understands the importance of succession planning, most are not making time for it. Two of their top reasons for not prioritizing succession planning efforts are the constant demands of their day-to-day operations and their own personal feelings of career immortality.Here are five steps to establish a foundation for succession planning that may make the whole process easier1. Identify the X-Factor at the first auditionTrue talent can often be a hidden gemhow you interview candidates impacts how they reveal their aptitudes. Ask questions that require specific recall of past decision-making, rather than speaking hypothetically about expertise. Listen for leadership potential and stress indicators within candidates responses. Do they clearly express their short-term goals and long-term aspirations? Do they have a sincere interest in the company itself, in addition to the required skills for the position?2. Foster a culture of respect and reward When employees are treated with respect and dignity, theyre not only beacons for company pride, they also feel confident about their long-term potential within the organization. Regularly reward stellar performance with whatever incentive is the most motivating bonuses, time off, public recognition or a simple acknowledgement of gratitude. Provide people with opportunities to participate in charitable or c ommunity efforts on the companys behalf. Reinforce the companys mission and vision in communications and share regular company progress reports with all employees.3. Prioritize cross-training Cross-training at every level of the organization helps people broaden their skills in preparation for the new roles and responsibilities of parallel or advanced positions. Strategies include setting up monthly or quarterly intra-departmental meetings to increase awareness of everyones workloads and challenges. Use cross-team committees to accomplish company projects that would benefit from varied input and skills. Employees can also benefit from mentor relationships and spending time together in skills enrichment programs.4. Leave no procedure undocumentedClearly-documented standard operating procedures (SOPs) for each department and/or team are important training tools. Using SOPs not only ensures a more accurate and consistent workflow, it also helps to smooth out peoples transitions into ne w roles. Each SOP should include relevant policies and reference the people involved by title or role (not by name) to give everyone a clear understanding of the impact each procedure has on the company. The time invested in maintaining SOPs is minimal when compared to the time required to get a new hire properly up to speed when everyone else is in the dark.5. Maintain a talent databaseWhether its in a file cabinet or a software program, individual performance indicators need to be recorded somewhere for measuring and analyzing when the time comes to move someone into a vacated role. Managers should systematically make frequent entries throughout the year about their team members efforts, breakthroughs and challenges. This data serves the year-end appraisal process, as well as succession planning strategies.

10 Ways GDPR Will Affect Engineers Part One

10 Ways GDPR Will Affect Engineers parte One 10 Ways GDPR Will Affect Engineers Part One 10 Ways GDPR Will Affect Engineers, Part 1Change can be difficult, but sometimes necessary, especially if the impact has wide-ranging potential. Engineering companies are finding that out now as they scramble to comply with GDPR (General Data Protection Rule), a European Union regulation passed in May that gives users more control over their personal data, and how organizations use it.Under GDPR regulation, EU citizens have a right to know how their personal data is being used, and the right to be forgotten by asking companies to remove their personal data. Companies also need to seek user consent before collecting personal data to ensure their data wont be abused.18th Annual Cybersecurity Symposium on the campus of U.N.C. Charlotte in October of 2017. bild Womble Bond DickinsonGDPR impacts the engineering of products to varying degrees, mostly depending on how much personal data is collected by companies. The regulation especially affects medical-device makers, which cant operate without personal information like health readings. The impact is less on some manufacturing sectors, where historically personal data collected has been relatively limited mostly to employees and contacts at customers and suppliers.The regulation forces the reexamination of device design, how sensors collect data, and business operations, even if you have only one client in the EU. Safeguards need to be in place or companies risk a massive EU fine. Here are some ways GDPR will impact engineers.For You IoT Puts New Spin on Old Product1) Device Design ChangesGDPR requirements are legal, but there are device design implications as the regulation digs into functional requirements of a system. The regulation requires data protection by default and design, which is a big consideration when engineering devices.Simply put, this requires developers to think about potential risks and harms their personal da ta driven system poses, and to embed technical and organizational safeguards in the technology, to protect the data subjects rights from the start, says Lachlan Urquhart, lecturer in technology law at the University of Edinburgh.2) New Device ConsiderationsThe impact of GDPR can be significant depending on the information control and transport. Medical devices requiring cache personal information, such as name, age, and weight, within the data storage of the device itself, will need to be audited as changes to the software may be required. These may include new routines to remove the records when required by the new legislation, says John Turner, software engineering manager at medical device maker Starfish Medical.With the right software design, accounting for the control and limiting the flow of personal information into and out of medical devices, the new standards may have minor to no design impacts, Turner says.Starfish has work instructions to include the ability to remove pat ient history. Typically this is the opposite of current practice for most connected devices, Turner says. Patient history provides information that help diagnose and treat most diseases and medical conditions.3) Privacy and Safety by DesignOrganizations need to consider the privacy implications of a project at the outset and build in compliant processes from the start. Privacy impact assessments also need to be carried out where required by law, says Caroline Churchill, a partner, and Orla OHannaidh, an associate, at transatlantic law firm Womble Bond Dickinson.The most significant challenge from our perspective, particularly for the manufacturing and construction industry, is the culture change that is likely to be needed, the lawyers state.Technologies, like sensors that are used to collect data, including personal information, for more efficient manufacturing operations, need to have privacy assessments at the forefront.The privacy by design requirements under the GDPR make it im perative that manufacturing, construction and healthcare industries integrate data protection measures from the beginning of the engineering process, and continue to maintain and develop such measures on an ongoing basis, according to the lawyers.See Part 2 to learn more about how GDPR will effect engineers.Read MoreDrinking the Desert AirTechnology Brings Clean Water and Nutrition to Central AmericaNew Process Embeds Coded Data on 3D-Printed Parts For Further DiscussionThe most significant challenge from our perspective, particularly for the manufacturing and construction industry, is the culture change that is likely to be needed. Statement from Caroline Churchill and Orla OHannaidh, Womble Bond Dickinson

ASME Strategy Outlined During Special Member Assembly at the Annual Meeting

ASME Strategy Outlined During Special Member Assembly at the Annual Meeting ASME Strategy Outlined During Special Member Assembly at the Annual Meeting ASME Strategy Outlined During Special Member Assembly at the Annual MeetingJuly 8, 2016 ASME President Julio Guerrero (center) addresses the attendees at the Member Assembly. Several members of ASMEs leadership outlined the Societys new strategy during a special Member Assembly that was held June 5 at the ASME Annual Meeting in Louisville, Ky. The session, titled Building for Impact, provided the packed room of approximately 150 people with an overview of the Societys new constituent-facing strategy focusing on the technologies that are impacting industry, the economy and the quality of life around the world.Following an introduction by ASME Executive Director Thomas Loughlin and opening remarks by ASME President Julio Guerrero, ASME President-Elect K. Keith Roe provided a brief summary of the origins of ASME NOW, which is designed t o position the Society as the go-to organization for thought leadership in critical enduring and emerging mechanical engineering technologies and to help ASMEs members and other stakeholders utilize those technologies to help the Society fulfill its mission of making the world a better place. ASME President-Elect K. Keith Roe outlined the history of the Societys new strategy during the Member Assembly.To enable ASME to accomplish that mission, the objective of the strategy, which the motherboard of Governors began developing last fall, calls for the Society to double its revenue by 2025, with more than half of that revenue coming from products and services other than codes and standards. In other words, ASME needs to diversify its revenue streams and provide more valuable offerings to its members and other customers.In developing the strategy, the board set an Enterprise Goal of enhancing ASMEs relevance and impact to global constituents by becoming the leader in advancing enginee ring technology. Being a market leader has real impacts on the Society, Roe said. It means we really have to be good at know-how. We have to know how to focus. We have to be forward-thinking. We have to be highly competent. We have to have a significant footprint. And we need to be a thought leader. ASME Board of Governors member John Goossen provided an overview of the technology selection process for attendees. During the sessions next presentation, Board of Governors member John Goossen and Mike Ireland, associate executive director, Engineering, provided some details of the process for selecting the core technologies that will be the foundation of the Societys future product portfolio.The technology identification process began at the start of the year when a Staff Technology Team refined a list of more than 2,000 individual technologies to the 50 considered most relevant for achieving ASMEs strategic objectives. The results of a survey of 125,000 ASME members and meetings wi th ASMEs divisions and other member groups helped the team further narrow the list to 24 technologies, which were then reviewed by the Technology Advisory Panel (TAP), a diverse group of technology thought leaders who were appointed by the volunteer Sector Management Committee. The top 10 technologies identified by the panel were then reduced to a final list of five recommended technologies - manufacturing, clean energy, bioengineering, pressure technology and robotics - that were presented to the Board of Governors for approval at the annual meeting. Additionally, based on feedback from the TAP team, the Board were also presented with a list of supporting or enabling applications that affect the 10 selected technologies the Internet of things (IOT), big data analytics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, sustainability, materials, nanotechnology and design engineering. Although these technologies will serve to integrate and focus the Society, Ireland said that ASME would also continue to be a resource for information, products and services related to other mechanical engineering technologies. Former ASME Federal Fellow Thomas Kurfess discussed the topic Manufacturing the Future during his presentation at the Member Assembly.As for the next steps in the strategy implementation process, Ireland said, These selected technologies will help to focus the organization and create a more integrated approach in serving our constituents. Our products and programs, communication, marketing everything were doing with staff is becoming aligned to position ourselves as a thought leader and to understand our customers. Were going to take our current portfolio, adjust it, and find new products and opportunities. Noting that more than 90 percent of the Societys staff has been realigned to fulfill the mission and the strategy, Ireland said ASME needs to also align its volunteer partners to the strategy to better serve and engage the Societys various communities. The Mem ber Assembly also featured a presentation from advanced manufacturing expert Thomas Kurfess, the HUSCO/Ramirez Distinguished Chair in Fluid Power and Motion Control at Georgia Institute of Technology, who served as assistant director for Advanced Manufacturing in the White Houses Office of Science and Technology Policy during his term as an ASME Federal Fellow in 2012-2013.During his talk, titled Manufacturing the Future, Kurfess discussed current developments within the manufacturing sector and highlighted some of ASMEs initiatives in the area of manufacturing. These included the establishment of the Manufacturing Public Policy Task Force, through which ASME offers its technical and professional expertise to the executive and legislative branches of the government to help identify opportunities, develop strategies and provide recommendations for public policy issues involving advanced manufacturing.Through its efforts in fostering innovation, supporting and advancing codes and stan dards and providing much-needed training and workforce development resources, ASME is addressing the needs of the nation and the world, Kurfess said. But I want to highlight that it is an ongoing process. Its an ever-changing process. Its not good to enough to say, Heres our five-year plan. Or heres our three-year plan. This is a continuous process and technology is accelerating. Weve got to keep our fingers on that pulse.

Life, Death and Resume Headers

Life, Death and Resume Headers Its possible to have a look at our post on the best way to include things like a LinkedIn URL on a resume. Resumes arent the place to find cute with wording. Make certain that you personalize your LinkedIn connection. USE THE KEYWORDS from the work announcement in case you have that specific skill or knowledge. Whether you choose a fancy header designed with color or bold fonts, or when you go with a conservative layout and plain look, its important to get the header in that very first half of the very first page. Worse, a bad header can befuddle the hiring software used by several managers. Format your resume header at the peak of the webpage. The Definitive Approach to Resume Headers It is exactly like walking into an interview. Becoming in a position to easily locate the KSAs in the federal resume will make it simpler to determine that you are Best Qualified for some position. Whether you get the work largely depends on in case you satisf y all the required set by the employer and the state you reside in. In case you however it is a tough job to appear to find an interview, then you have to find out that interviewing an applicant isnt a childs play. By carefully targeting resumes for particular jobs and situations, you are able to greatly enhance your odds of getting noticed in the work industry. Not only are you going to lose your fantasy job, but the firing will cast a shadow on your upcoming job searches. This way, your resume will earn an amazing first impression whenever the hiring manager begins reading it. Their resumes want to demonstrate not merely their relationship-building abilities but also how theyll fit into the new small business setting.Because most managers spend under a minute scanning your resume, be certain the very first thing they read ties right to the work description. Several employees windup believing that their present employers discover that its extremely challenging to give the things they would love to get and move to scan the industry place. Generally speaking, nearly all of the employers are searching for the perfect warehouse workers that are ready to throw themselves in the job free of compromise of efficiency and safety. The majority of the employers are looking for dedicated, reliable, and expert employees who know the actual significance of the term professionalism. Any detail you may offer in explanation will provide help. Make sure that you dont simply repeat language from different sections of your resume. The Education section will change based on the degree of education attained. The work experience section will likely take up the majority of the space on your resume. Place your email address close to your phone number where it is easily found. Your personenname ought to be among the focal points on your resume. Note you dont will need to incorporate the term residence or house in the front of the telephone number. Your resume must make them obvious. Life, Death and Resume Headers A career objective is a good means to begin a resume for some folks, but might not qualify as the best means for you. Now, the recruiter cant get in contact with you even if theyre interested Consider it as the personal letterhead at the very top of your professional resume. Instead, you would like to move your most impressive accomplishments to the peak of your resume. Its ideal which youre only hired on the grounds of your professional expertise. Writing a career change resume is about creating a photo of how you are interested in being perceived by a prospective employer. You may even consist of unrelated experiences, as you never understand what unique background an employer could possibly be on the lookout for. Because you will probably have little if any expert experience, dont hesitate to fill your education section with a plethora of information.

Get a student visa for Australia

Get a student visa for Australia Get a student visa for AustraliaPosted October 13, 2011, by Andrea RiddellAustralia has a reputation for delivering high-quality education and training, and welcomes international students to its shores. If you are an international student wishing to study within Australia, but you are not an Australian citizen, you will need to apply for a student visa. Visas are granted by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) to eligible students.Applying for a visaApplying for a visa can seem like a daunting and confusing process, but by being prepared and organised you can cut down on stress and confusion. You should first check with your local Australian Government office to find out whether you would be eligible for a student visa. Before you apply for a visa you need to have received acceptance by an Australian tertiary education institution giving you permission to study with them. To be eligible for a student visa you will be required to stud y on a full-time basis in a course that is registered, or partly registered, with the Australian Government and is allowed to offer courses to international students. You will be required to apply for a student visa under the sub-class for your chosen course. There are seven sub-classes for each education sector. The level of qualification such as undergraduate, postgraduate, and vocational education and training determines what sub-class you fall under.EligibilityThere are some general requirements you will need to meet in order to be eligible for a visa. You will need to haveGood characterSound healthHealth insurance through the Overseas Student Health titelseite (OSHC)No outstanding debts to the Commonwealth of Australia, or an acceptable repayment planAdequate accommodation, support and welfare if you are under 18 years of ageEnglish language requirementsNot all students will need to provide evidence of their English language skills. However, some students may be required to provide results from a general or academic English language exam. See English language testing systems for more information.AssessmentAll applications are assessed based on assessment levels. These are determined by your passport and the visa sub-class you have applied to study under. Assessment levels are relative to how likely students are to comply with their visa conditions, based on the