What you can learn from this centuries-old math mystery

What you can learn from this centuries-old math mysteryWhat you can learn from this centuries-old math mysteryIn 1637, Pierre de Fermat scribbled a note on a textbook margin that would baffle mathematicians for more than three centuries.Fermat had a theory. He proposed that theres no solution to the formulaan+bn=cnfor any n greater than 2. I have a truly marvelous demonstration of this proposition, he wrote, which this margin is too narrow to contain.And thats all he wrote.Fermat died before supplying the missing proof for what came to be known as Fermats belastung Theorem. The teaser he left behind continued to tantalize mathematicians for centuries (and made them wish Fermat had a bigger book to write on). Generations of mathematicians tried- and failed- to prove Fermats belastung Theorem.Until Andrew Wiles came along.For most 10-year-olds, the definition of a good time doesnt include reading math books for fun. But Wiles was no ordinary 10-year-old. He would hang out at his local library in Cambridge, England, and surf the shelves for math books.One day, he spotted a book devoted entirely to Fermats Last Theorem. He was tantalized by the mystery of a theorem that was so easy to state, yet so difficult to prove. Lacking the mathematical chops to tackle the proof, he platzdeckchen it aside for over two decades.He returned to the theorem later in life as a math hochschulprofessor and devoted seven years to working on it in almost total secrecy. In an ambiguously-titled 1993 lecture in Cambridge, Wiles publicly revealed that he had solved the centuries-old mystery of Fermats Last Theorem. The announcement sent mathematicians in attendance, and around the globe, into a tizzy Its the most exciting thing thats happened in - geez - maybe ever, in mathematics, said Dr. Leonard Adelman. EvenThe New York Timesran a front-page story on the discovery, exclaiming At Last Shout of Eureka in Age-Old Math Mystery.But the celebrations proved premature. Wiles had made a mist ake in a critical part of his proof. The mistake emerged during the peer-review process after Wiles submitted his proof for publication.It would take another year, and collaboration with another mathematician, to repair the proof. Describing the day he found the missing piece, Wiles said, I walked around the department, and Id keep coming back to my desk looking to see if it was still there. It was still there. I couldnt contain myself. At the end, the proof was 150 pages long - far longer than any book margin would have allowed Fermat to write on.Reflecting on how he managed to prove the theorem, Wiles compared the process of discovery to navigating a dark mansion. You start in the first room, he said, and spend months groping, poking, and bumping into things in a hit-or-miss process. After tremendous disorientation and confusion, you might eventually find the light switch. You then move on to the next dark room and begin the process all over again.These breakthroughs, Wiles expla ins, are the culmination of - and couldnt exist without - the many months of stumbling around in the dark that proceed them.In school, were given the false impression that scientists took a straight path to the light switch. Textbooks with lofty titles - The Principles of Physics- magically reveal the principles in three hundred digestible pages. An authority figure then steps up to the lectern to feed us the truth. We learn about Newtons laws - as if they arrived by a grand divine visitation or a stroke of genius - but not the years he spent exploring, revising, and tweaking them. The laws that Newton failed to establish - most notably his experiments in alchemy, which attempted, and spectacularly failed, to turn lead into gold - dont make the cut.The path to the light switch is not a straight one. There are fits and starts, mistakes and corrections, failures and successes.Be careful if the paths youre taking to the light switches in your life are straight. If the drugs your e developing were certain to work, if your client were certain to be acquitted in court, if your Mars rover were certain to get to its destination, your jobs wouldnt exist.Its the ability to make the most out of uncertainty that creates the most potential value.Where certainty ends, progress begins.Ozan Varol is a rocket scientist turned law professor and bestselling author.Click hereto download a free copy of his e-book, The Contrarian Handbook 8 Principles for Innovating Your Thinking. Along with your free e-book, youll get the Weekly Contrarian - a newsletter that challenges conventional wisdom and changes the way we look at the world (plus access to exclusive content for subscribers only).Thisarticlefirst appeared onOzanVarol.com.Sources usedStuart Firestein, Ignorance How It Drives Science, 2012.Simon Singh, Fermats Last Theorem, 1997.Solving Fermat Andrew Wiles,https//www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/proof/wiles.html.At Last, Shout of Eureka In Age-Old Math Mystery,https//www.nytimes.co m/1993/06/24/us/at-last-shout-of-eureka-in-age-old-math-mystery.htmlA Year Later, Snag Persists In Math Proof,https//www.nytimes.com/1994/06/28/science/a-year-later-snag-persists-in-math-proof.html.

Universities With Great Open-Courseware Tech Programs

Universities With Great Open-Courseware Tech ProgramsUniversities With Great Open-Courseware Tech ProgramsIf youre looking for educational advancement and new skills but dont have the money or the time to enroll in a college program, verbunden education may be a good option. Open-Coursewareor OCW is a form of learning that involves taking free online courses over the internet.Students can learn at their own pace, and there are a wide variety of courses. However, the courses typically do not count as college credit. More and more colleges are offering free courses online, including many prestigious institutions.The courses outlined in the programs are available to anyone for free and feature some of the worlds foremost authorities on subjects. Finding them isnt always easy, so start with this list of some of the best resources available online today. Many of these websites include video recordings of lectures however, lecture notes, interactive activities, tests, and even free certifi cates are now being made available as well. MIT The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Open Courseware (OCW) website has 2,400 free courses online using a combination of lecture notes, audio, and video resources. Engineering courses cover just about every discipline, from aeronautics and astronautics to mechanical engineering and nuclear science. If youre looking for computer science courses, you can find them in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science section. There are dozens of undergraduate and graduate courses in this section alone, ranging from Introduction to Computer Science and Programming to specific programming languages like Java and C. Advanced courses sortiment from quantum electronics to nonlinear programming and organic optoelectronics. Other courses include microeconomics, linear algebra, health sciences, technology, energy courses, hard science courses in chemistry, and physics. UC Berkeley UC Berkeley offers free online courses in a variet y of subjects including english, writing, blockchain technology, marketing analytics, and statistics. UC Berkeley has also partnered with edX, where many of their new free courses are featured.Edx is an online website portal for those looking to learn from many colleges including Harvard, MIT, and UC Berkeley to name a few. The courses include engineering, chemistry, biology, economics, business, medicine, social sciences, and many more. Carnegie Mellon Carnegie Mellons Open Learning Initiative (OLI) offers courses in a wide range of disciplines. Technical courses include engineering statistics, data science, business, media programming, principles of computing, and coding. Carnegie Mellons OLI has a student program where the courses are $25 each. However, the Independent Learner courses are free and open to the public. In addition to lectures, the website offers resources like learning activities, quizzes, and itemized lists of objectives. Like with most of these websites, the courses are free but there is no interaction with instructors, nor are course credits or certificates offered. Harvard University Similar to other universities, Harvard offers a wide variety of free courses online through their Open Learning courses. Some are free others charge tuition fees at reduced rates. Course topics range from programming to data science to security and more. They also have a few offbeat ones, like Bits The Computer Science of Digital Information, which you probably wont find at other universities Stanford University Stanford Online offers a variety of free online courses to interested learners. Check their course list for the latest offerings, which some have a fee, but many are free to the public. Available courses currently cover topics like software security, big data, computer science, statistics, quantum mechanics, computer networking, and more. Open.Michigan Created by the University of Michigan, Open.Michigan features a huge collection of c ourses, complete with syllabi and lectures. Under the Educational Resources section, youll find many free courses that include chemistry, engineering, nursing, statistics, and education. The school also allows the public access to data, which includes research as well as publications and scholarly journals published in years past. Conclusion Open courseware has been hailed as the future of education around the world. Its affordable, accessible, and (in most cases) as good a quality as youd get attending the school. Theres no better time to start learning new skills.

After 20 Years, Salesman Relocates to His Hometown

After 20 Years, Salesman Relocates to His HometownAfter 20 Years, Salesman Relocates to His HometownAfter eight corporate moves, H.C. Alexander wanted to return to New Orleans. A fortuitous phone call paved his way.H.C. Alexander had made eight corporate moves during his career as a sales manager, traveling across Georgia and Louisiana, north to Chicago, and west to Dallas. After nearly 30 years, the SalesLadder member welches living in Houston working for an information management company and thinking he had one last move in him - if it was the right move.At the age of 59, he said, there was only one place he wanted to go.I really wanted to relocate back home to Louisiana, he said. While he had worked in his hometown of New Orleans for short stretches before and had stints managing territory that included his home state, it had been 20 years since he lived in the New Orleans area. This time, he was looking to put down roots. belastung spring, a shakeup at his former employer, Recal l, convinced him it was time to think about making the move.My former employer was going through a lot of organizational changes, Alexander said. There had been two major reorganizations between January and the spring. Neither one touched my position one stopped one level below me. The other stopped one level above me. But I didnt know what to expect next. It wasnt a good working environment.Between my desire to get back to Louisiana and the uncertainty at work, I decided to start looking, he said. I always had a desire to come back to Louisiana for the right opportunity.A passive searchAlexander, born and raised in New Orleans, began his sales career in that city. Its home, its comfortable, and I have a lot of business contacts there. I have a lot of family there. Ive always had some sort of connection to it.Doing a job search with a specific location in mind can create roadblocks. But Alexander had searched for jobs with a specific location in mind before - Atlanta jobs had been a destination earlier in his career - so he wasnt too concerned about how long his job search might take.I wasnt desperate to find a new job, he said. I was only going to take a position if the perfect opportunity presented itself. So I wasnt doing my usual active search, which would have included doing my own prospecting and calls and sending out letters. I wasnt networking and doing all the things youd normally do.In fact, posting his resume on Ladders was part of his passive strategy. I had used Ladders in a previous search, he said. I was familiar with what it could do I thought if I put my resume on the site, I had a good chance of hearing from recruiters.And he was right.He posted his resume on Ladders in late spring of 2009 and checked the listings a couple of times a week to see if there were any jobs of interest. Nothing was popping up in the New Orleans area. But six weeks into his search, he received an e-mail from a recruiter.The contact was from an outside recruiting f irm that was hired by an information-services company the recruiter was asking for referrals from Alexander. He said he was looking to hire people with my skills and experience for open positions in Philadelphia, Chicago and Atlanta. I had worked in Chicago and Atlanta, and he was hoping I might have contacts. While the recruiter didnt ask him whether he was interested in the positions - I think because I was in Houston, he didnt think Id be interested in relocating - Alexander didnt hesitate to ask him if there were any open positions in Louisiana. He responded almost immediately with New Orleans, said Alexander. Thats how we got together.From there, the process went fairly quickly, first with a phone screen with a recruiter then an internal phone interview and finally, a series of interviews with VPs. The more I interviewed, the more interested I became in the job, he said. My new company is actually a competitor of my former company, so I had the experience in the industry I k new the market pretty well. And Im very familiar with the territory.Bringing it all back homeHe was offered the position of district sales manager for Louisiana and Mississippi in mid-September and started his new job in early October. His new company, Shred-it, provides companies support with confidential records and information management.Alexander credits his low-key approach to his job search to knowing elend just what I really wanted but what I didnt want, he said. My goals and ambitions are different than they were 20 years ago Blind ambition isnt what its about anymore.Knowing where he wanted to be, he said, made it easy for him to make the decision to look for another job, and easier to make one more move. Even in this job market, where so many things are still uncertain, he felt it was a good time to move ahead with his search. If you know what you want, its easy to make a choice, to decide whether you need to make a change, he said.And, knowing what he knows about himself, he is hoping this is his last move. I hope to stay in New Orleans, retire there, he said. How does that old country song go? This is my first date for the last time. I hope this is my first day on the new job for the last time.

7 Things to Know if Youre Applying to a Reach Position

7 Things to Know if Youre Applying to a Reach Position7 Things to Know if Youre Applying to a Reach Position You spot your dream job , but its a reach- a reach beyond the next step in your career. Its two steps or three steps or 10 steps removed from what your next job should be- and so, you stop just short of applying. But you should apply anyway. Why? As career coach Hallie Crawford says, reaching is a way to grow as a professional and achieve new career goals. Before you submit your resume and cover letter, however, there are at least seven things you should know about applying to a reach position. These insider tips and tricks will help you stand out from the crowd and score your dream job. Read on to learn more. 1. Youll have to battle hiring managers assumptions.Its all but a fact Hiring managers will make assumptions based on your resume and cover letter, warns millennial career expert Jill Jacinto . So, it is your job to connect the dots for them befor e they place your resume in the no pile. How can you do that? Its easy, Jacinto promises. Give them a clear understanding of leid only why you are applying for this role but how your current skill set is a complement to the work that you will be doing, she says. 2. Transferable skills will help you stand out in the right way. You may not meet all the requirements of your dream job. But rather than focusing on what youre missing, highlight the skills you have that will help you succeed in any position- and youll catch a recruiters attention in the best way, says Crawford. Maybe you dont have a specific qualification, but youve already been using the skills the qualification demands in another way, she says. Make those your star stories to show youre up for the challenge.3. Hiring managers want people open to learning new skills.You may believe it or not, but a willingness to learn what you dont already know can be just as valuable as already having the knowledge when it comes to applying to a reach position. Employers know that it will be almost impossible to find someone who can tick off all the boxes on their checklist, Jacinto explains. Instead, hiring managers are looking for people who are open to learning new skills. In your application, clearing highlighting the fact that you have been trained in other roles, have used new technology, or gone back to school to excel in a certain area helps show that you would be a good fit, Jacinto says.4. Sometimes its not what you know, but who you know. Before you apply to a position thats a couple steps above your current paygrade, consider setting up an informational interview with someone who already has your dream job. Find out what else is needed to be successful at that position besides the qualifications you are lacking, such as soft skills, instructs Crawford, who adds that , this will help you feel more confident in an interview as well as help you to showcase what you do bring to the table. 5. Yo u cant avoid the fact this is a reach for you. As much as you might like to do so, its not prudent to sweep the fact youre reaching for this position under the rug. So, dont hope that the hiring manager doesnt notice that you dont meet all of the qualifications, especially if they were listed in the job description, says Crawford. Instead, be proactive and bring up the fact you are aware that you dont meet all of the qualifications on paper, but also that you are ready and able to take on the position.6. Some hiring managers dont know what they want- until they meet you. Dont count yourself out just because you dont meet all of the qualifications a job requires, encourages Jacinto. Hiring managers often do not necessarily know 100 percent what they want in a candidate until the right one walks into the door, she points out. So, use this as an opportunity to sell your background, skills, connections, enthusiasm, and references during your interview and within your cover letter. And s peaking of having references What you may lack in experience or previous job titles you can make up for with glowing references. References are always important, but theyre especially important in this case, says Crawford. If a hiring manager is considering you despite your being underqualified, you want to make sure that your references will sing your praises . Be sure to prepare a list in advance of your application, and dont forget to reach out to each potential reference to make sure he or she is willing to provide a very positive review of your performance.

18 ways to be more productive in 2018

18 ways to be more productive in 201818 ways to be more productive in 2018Its a few weeks into a brand-new year and chances are good youve already tossed your resolutions by the wayside and are slipping back into your old ways. Fear not Weve come up with 18 ways to inspire you to reclaim your productivity in the coming months.1. Turn off notificationsYou dont have to check your email or social media every few minutes, said Julie Cole, co-founder of the multimillion dollar company,Mabels Labels. When working on a project, turn off notifications so you dont get distracted by them.2. fraktion off social timeLest you miss exclusively erreichbar opportunities, Cole advises carving out 10 minutes every couple of hours to check in. Train your staff/contacts to NOT expect you to respond within minutes of them contacting you.3. Cut down on drive-bysCole describes times when people pop into your office with a quick question as distracting, and it takes you valuable time to redirect your attent ion to what you were doing prior to their interruption. Make people schedule meetings with you.4. Touch it onceIf I take the time to read an email, I deal with it right then and there, said Cole. If I decide to put off dealing with it, it will later require me to re-read and re-think my response.5. Demand a deadlineCole thinks it wise to keep to this rule whether its from the person making a work request or for yourself.6. Create an agendaCole refuses to attend meetings without set agendas. Theyre inefficient, and the agenda usually lets me know if its worth my even attending the meeting. Also, make sure efficient minutes are taken, and follow up action items clearly identified and assigned.7. Pretend youre in an officeEven if you telecommute, always get dressed for work Your brain naturally uses your clothes as visual cues on what it should be doing and when, according to Ali Craig of Fix My Brand with Ali Craig. If you stay in your PJs all day your brain thinks you should be sleep ing all day.8. Write it downCraig says, The simple act of writing down our notes, lists, projects with pen and on paper allows our subconscious mind to retain the information. And keep track of it9. Learn something newFind tutorials or online courses for new technologies that you might not immediately understand. Lynda.com and YouTube are excellent, cost-effective resources, said Arvind Raichur at MrOwl.10. Sync itRaichur advises organizing your information by keeping trusted sites and resources in one place, synced across devices so you can stay abreast of news and updates regardless of where you are.11. SprintOur brains are hardwired to work in 45-minute chunks of time. After the 45 minutes are up, your productivity goes down, Craig said.12. Create RitualsBe more productive and love your work way more when you transform your business systems into brand rituals, Craig advised. Try toEngage your senses even on mundane tasks, like doing the books, so you can have a positive connectio n and outcome.13. Create long-term plansRaichur advises figuring out how to solve a long-term problem and then creating an action plan surrounded by the right team.14. Change it upFor each task at hand, change your environment, Craig advised, which will reawaken your brain to increase productivity and problem-solving abilities.15. Pick up the phoneConsider calling people before texting or emailing them, advised Carolyn Thompson, Managing Principal of the Merito Group, since You can speak with someone and accomplish much more in a few minutes of conversation than back and forth typing over the course of a few hours.16. Create a stahlkammer spaceRaichur said youll improve teamwork (and probably cut down on sniping) by creating a safe space for employees to share ideas and feel heard.17. Use your scentsTo combat brain fog, Craig advises smelling citrus fragrances to stimulate the brain and increase productivity. If youre unable to find a solution to a problem, she suggests you head to the coffee house, since the sound of coffee beans grinding and the smell of coffee beans roasting is proven to increase your focus and problem-solving ability.18. Dont beat yourself upThis ones from me. Perfection is both unattainable and overrated, and beating yourself up after screwing up or missing a deadline will only hold you back from the next great thing.

New Questions About Sample Resume for Executive Assistant to Ceo Answered and Why You Must Read Every Word of This Report

New Questions About Sample Resume for Executive Assistant to Ceo Answered and Why You Must Read Every Word of This Report You might already have what it requires to compose an item management resume like that. Your resume may be the absolute most important product that you manage. Lastly, you may want to have knowledge of communications software like Skype and email clients, and scheduling program. Let the subsequent two digital product manager resume examples show you exactly what to do. Administrative Assistants are liable for a wide selection of bro tasks that vary depending on the industry they work in. Be certain that your contact information near the top of each page of your resume is accurate. Opening, sorting and distributing mail to different professionals at the office. Handling requests from some other professionals. The Nuiances of Sample Resume for Executive Assistant to Ceo Eligibility to sit for the exam is decided by means of a system of points depending on the years of education and experience a candidate has accumulated. But some positions demand mora technical understanding. Administrative Assistants ought to be adept in multitasking and can keep calm under pressure. Notice how the letter addresses several of the common issues facing executive assistants like the should work for a number of managers, the should manage confidential matters and the skills necessary to organize heavy workloads. Details of Sample Resume for Executive Assistant to Ceo For the very best executive assistant resumes, cover letters are indispensable. Due to his distinctive position and comprehension of the way the organization runs from the bottom up, the executive assistant is a fantastic supply of information for new hires. Increased communication between manufacturing department and executive group, fostering a feeling of teamwork and collaboration. Now examine the letter for those sales executive. Any superior executive worth her or his salt wou ld know a great candidate right away by simply browsing through the resume. The candidate employs a suitable action verb that allows the hiring manager to be aware of precisely the way the candidate approaches an issue and solve its challenges. Inside this section, you need to convince a hiring manager which you are capable of delivering numerical growth in the part. Now hiring managers may want to learn more about this individual next, she has to finish the sale. Most Noticeable Sample Resume for Executive Assistant to Ceo Id welcome the chance to talk more with you about your requirements, works fantastic. If it doesnt relate to the job which you are applying for, like a summer job at a pizza parlor, think about leaving it off. However, simply because the job doesnt arrive with plenty of prestige, it doesnt indicate you cant find satisfaction within it. Close it using a call to action. Therefore its important that you compose a proper resume that highlights your abiliti es and exemplifies why youre the ideal candidate for the position. You want to reveal the proper abilities. After that, be certain to bring some information regarding something you do extremely well, additional complementary abilities, and any achievements or awards youve been given. Possessing basic office skills to perform administrative duties is a necessity. You need to try to match unterstellung up so that youre able to make a list of skills which employers will be impressed with. Everything in your resume needs to align with what theyll be searching for in candidates. Employers prefer candidates who have three or more years experience in the business. In most cases, they refer to your experience to determine if youre the suitable candidate. Ideas, Formulas and Shortcuts for Sample Resume for Executive Assistant to Ceo You should compose that resume. You may well be concerned about whenever it is possible to employ a template also when it is in fact unsuitable. Sampl e Resume for Executive Assistant to Ceo Options CEOs want to understand that the men and women working for them can do what has to be done without being told. Evidently, you may not be 100 percent familiarized with everything on day one every office differs after all. Ask that person if its possible to assist with a project or two, at no cost. Who Else Wants to Learn About Sample Resume for Executive Assistant to Ceo? The resume sample has a strong ability to keep a readers interest over the duration of the whole document. Whats more, these templates can easily be modifiable and you may easily type in all the specifics of your private info, educational attainment and past job. Our resume builder (youre able to create your resume here) will provide you tips and examples about how to compose your resume expert summary section. Our resume builder gives you tips and examples about how to compose your resume summary.

Video Interviewing Tips to Help Recover from the Holidays

Video Interviewing Tips to Help Recover from the HolidaysDo you have a wrapping paper hangover? Have you eaten so many sugar cookies you feel like your stomach is about to burst? You might be suffering from a case of post-holiday haze.The holidays can be a stressful time, but the post-holiday office can be a ghost town. Its a good bet many of your coworkers are off on vacation visiting family and some of your best candidates might not be able to make an in-person sit down the week before New Years Eve. You might think this week is a great time to catch up on your Facebook news feed or finally get that high score youve been dreaming about on Angry Birds.In fact, this week can be a great time to schedule an vorstellungsgesprch with talented job seekers. How? Utilize video interviewing instead of an in-person meeting. This way, even the busiest holiday bee can take some time out of recycling wrapping paper and donning 2013 glasses to connect with you about a great opportunity.There are a few good video interviewing options you can choose from when it comes to connecting with the busy talent you need during the holidays. You can either choose a live video interview or a one-way video interview during this holiday dead-zone.Here are some video interviewing tips for you to consider when deciding what video interview format to chooseUse a live video interview to get personalEven if your candidate cant make it into the office, you can use a live video interview to pose your interview questions in a more personal fashion.Remember to choose interview questions that can tell you about how a candidate thinks through problems and finds solutions. One of the best video interviewing tips is to watch a candidates body language as they answer your interview questions to see if they are deckung or open about their prior experiences.Use one-way video interviewing for the busiest job seekersIts the holidays, so even the most motivated job seekers are likely to have minimal free ti me. This is the perfect opportunity to use one-way video interviews.In one-way video interviews, employers pose written interview questions to job seekers who then answer these interview questions on camera. This can all happen around the candidates busy schedule, allowing video interviewing to happen even during the post-holiday week.Following these helpful video interviewing tips, you might find that you actually have time to tackle the never ending to-do list youve accumulated throughout the year. With the time youve saved thanks to video interviewing, here are some projects you can tackleOrganize your desk Look at your desk. Is it clean? Probably not When youre organized you can find important documents faster and cut down on the time spent searching fruitlessly. This can lead to greater productivity, or at least more time to bond with your coworkers at the water cooler.Finally watch those piled up video resumes If you have resumes you havent sorted through, whether they are tra ditional resumes or video resumes, now is the time. Watching the video resumes of talented candidates can really help you build up a talent pipeline for your company. Even if you dont have any jobs available at the moment, youll have some great candidates to contact in the future.Rethink your recruiting strategy for 2013 With a new year approaching, it might be time to rethink your recruiting strategy. Maybe you want to optimize your mobile site so talented candidates can apply faster on-the-go. Maybe you want to branch out and connect with job seekers using social media. Perhaps you might want to consider putting together a list of video interviewing tips and tricks for your hiring team so everyone is familiar with best practices. After the holidays, when the office is quiet, might just be the best time to dream about the future of your recruiting strategy.If you utilize video interviewing, you might just be able to use your post-holiday break as a time to organize and think up inn ovative new ideas. This way you can come into the office ready to find the best talent for your company in 2013.Whats on your post-holiday to-do list? Share in the commentsIMAGE Courtesy ofFlickr by torbakhopper.

How to Get a Job at the Zoo

How to Get a Job at the tiergartenHow to Get a Job at the ZooCareer opportunities at tierparklogical parks can be quite scarceas many animal career seekers are interested in working with exotic wildlife. Zoos usually receive dozens of applications for each position advertised. It is certainly possible to increase your odds of landing one of these coveted positions by enhancing your resume with hands-on experience and education. Determine an Area of Interest The first step to getting a job at the zoo is determining what career path you would like to pursue. Popular zoo career options include zookeeper, zoo educator, zoologist, wildlife veterinarian, and veterinary assistant, though there are also many roles available in management, administration, and support positions. By defining your area of interest early on, you can select your college courses and internships to strengthen your resume for that career path. Thoroughly research the career that you intend to pursue. You might be able to arrange an interview with a zoo staff member who holds the type of position you are interested in meeting with someone who works in your field of choice can be invaluable. You can also research zoo careers through the Association of Zoos Aquariums,in career guidebooks, or in animal industry publications. Gain Education The level of education required for a particular position can vary from a two-year degree to a four-year degree, with some positions requiring additional study at the graduate level. fruchtwein students seeking zoo careers will major in fields such as biology, zoology, animal behavior, animal science, conservation science, or another related area. Keeper positions may only require an associate degree, though many keepers do have four-year bachelor of science degrees. Positions such as zoologist generally require a B.S. degree at minimum, with M.S. or Ph.D. degrees being preferable. Veterinarians must first complete their undergraduate degree before going on to veterinary school those pursuing board certification in the veterinary field face additional years of training and testing. Gain Hands-On Experience Volunteer internships are a great way to gain hands-on experience at a zoo. Many zoos have programs designed to allow members of the community to work with their animals in some capacity. Tasks may involve assisting with educational programs, helping to prepare daily rations for the animals, assisting with veterinary care, shadowing keepers as they care for animals throughout the day, or helping to maintain animal enclosures. Some zoos also have paid part-time or seasonal positions available. If there is not a zoo located close to you, it is also possible to gain experience by working, volunteering, or pursuing internships with animals at aquariums, museums, animal parks, humane societies, rescue groups, stables, wildlife rehabilitation facilities, or fish and game offices. Gaining experience as a veterinary assistant is a bi g plus for a variety of zoo career paths. Assisting a vet who deals with wildlife species is ideal, but working for an equine vet, large animal vet, or small animal vet also provides valuable experience that will enhance your resume. The key factor here is to gain experience by working with a variety of animals in a hands-on capacity. Find an Opportunity Zoo jobs may be advertised in trade publications like the Journal of Zoology, Zoo Biology, the Canadian Journal of Zoology, and other similar industry print offerings. Colleges and universities may get advance notice of impending vacancies, so it is wise to subscribe to any job-related email lists your educational institution may offer. Opportunities may also be found through a search of various industry websites such as the Association of Zoos Aquariums (AZA) job listing, which provides job postings and career opportunities for zoos throughout the country. Individual zoo websites such as Zoo Atlanta, the Bronx Zoo, the San Die go Zoo, the Los Angeles Zoo Botanical Gardens, and other such websites may also post position opportunities as they become available. It never hurts to visit the human resources department at the zoo office to fill out a job application and submit a resume. While you are in the office, check out the volunteer and internship opportunities, which are a great way to get your foot in the door. Your college may also be able to help with placement, so also check with your advisor and professors about any connections they might have.

Madiha El Mehelmy Kotb Takes Office as ASMEs 132nd President

Madiha El Mehelmy Kotb Takes Office as ASMEs 132nd President Madiha El Mehelmy Kotb Takes Office as ASMEs 132nd President During zu sich inaugural address at the Presidents Dinner, new ASME President Madiha El Mehelmy Kotb discussed the steps ASME needs to take to remain successful in the future. . During ceremonies held at the ASME Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, Madiha El Mehelmy Kotb, Eng., was introduced as ASMEs 132nd president.Kotb used the occasion to share her perspectives on the future of ASME along with citing personal goals during her presidential term. This is such an exciting time to be a part of ASME. The changes weve seen and those that are still in the works are making ASME stronger and more relevant than ever, said Kotb during the opening of her inaugural comments at the Presidents Dinner, held on June 25. President Kotb thanked outgoing president Marc Goldsmith for his year of service and expressed appreciation to all those who have committed themselves to se eing ASME move forward in its strategic initiatives and future success. Opportunities are plentiful and we need to keep working together as volunteers and staff. Immediate Past President Marc Goldsmith (left) presents the Societys new president, Madiha Kotb, with her presidential gavel. Kotb outlined some important ways to ensure that the Society moves successfully into the future. First, we need to continue building international bridges to further increase legitimacy as a leader in the global marketplace, she said. Kotb also stressed the importance of ASMEs geographical growth and diversity to expand our networks growth in the area of energy by expanding ASMEs energy footprint and serving as a global energy resource and also serving as an advocate for a new culture of safety, particularly as it relates to the integration of risk management. Using the illustration of a high-speed Mag-Lev train, Kotb said, ASME is like this well-honed bullet train - boldly functi onal, highly efficient and focused on its destination. In anticipation of the work and contributions of engineers and professional societies like ASME, she concluded by saying Today, we must think differently about our world, just as todays engineer moves beyond probability theory to quantum theorylets be willing to adapt to new ways of working together. As Marc Goldsmith concluded his term as ASME president he thanked the Board of Governors, the many volunteers, ASME Executive Director Tom Loughlin and the ASME staff for their support and for the great work they have done to carry forward the mission and strategic initiatives of the Society during the past year. Goldsmith expressed well wishes to Kotb and expressed enthusiasm for ASMEs future. I know that incoming president, Madiha Kotb, will have an outstanding year and will continue ASMEs legacy of leadership in engineering respected worldwide, Goldsmith said.Mel Torre, ASME Public Information

These are the best (and worst) big cities to reside in this year

These are the best (and worst) big cities to reside in this yearThese are the best (and worst) big cities to reside in this yearHome may be where the heart is, but where you live matters as well.New WalletHub data shows that Seattle, Washington is the best big city to reside in this year.The company analyzed 62 of the biggest American cities (each with more than 300,000 residents) in terms of five factors quality of life, economy, safety, education health and affordability. It then took a look at those five in terms of 56 other factors before eventually giving each city a score out of 100. WalletHub also used information from the U.S. Census Bureau, among many other sources.The 10 best big cities to reside inThese 10 were at the top of the list.1) Seattle, WA (total score 63.63)2) Virginia Beach, VA (total score 63.27)3) Austin, TX (total score 63.24)4) San Francisco, CA (total score 62.56)5) San Diego, CA (total score 62.49)6) Honolulu, HI (total score 61.41)7) Portland, OR (total score 61.07)8) San Jose, CA (total score 60.87)9) Colorado Springs, CO (total score 60.72)10) New York, NY (total score 60.38)The 10 worst big cities to reside in62)Detroit, MI (total score of 33.15)61) Memphis, TN(total score 37.20)60) Cleveland, OH(total score 38.59)59) Baltimore Maryland(total score 41.23)58) St. Louis, MO(total score 42.81)57)Indianapolis, IN (total score 45.79)56)Tulsa, OK (total score 46.95)55)Milwaukee, WI (total score 47.28)54)New Orleans, LA (total score 48.25)53)Santa Ana, CA (total score 48.48)Heres how the cities compare to each otherHeres what not to do when movingDont just jump right in.Clara E. Irazbal-Zurita, PhD, Director of the Latina/Latino Studies Program and Professor of Planning at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, told WalletHub about the worst thing people do when relocating.The biggest mistake people make when planning a move to a new place is mis-estimating the relationship between sources of income that are going to be available in t he new setting and the cost of living, she told the site. If income is insufficient, people can incur in debt and the situation will eventually become unsustainable. People may be forced to have more than one job, potentially compromising their quality of life and health. Negatively, people may face financial default or house eviction, from which it is hard to recover.