Why the workplace, not college, may be the best education

Why the workplace, not college, may be the best educationWhy the workplace, not college, may be the best educationDid college prepare you for the workplace? My answer is no. The reality is that the university of the 21st century is really the workplace. And businesses need to take up that mantle, for their own self-interest and the greater good.The traditional thinking has been that college is a time and place to develop an area of expertise, figure out a career path, and prepare for it. The idea is that those four years are your chance to develop the skills needed so that when you enter the workforce, youre prepared. That model is outdated.Whats better about hands-on learningMy experience makes for a perfect example. At Washington University in St. Louis, I majored in architecture. I wanted a career that would have an impact and also lead to something tangible.In the four years I spent studying architecture, we did lots of sketches and learned about design. But we never built a buil ding. We werent involved in the process of building one.That resonates with a lot of university studies. Theres a great deal of theoretical learning, studying history, and exploring ideas. But if someone were to spend those four years in the job market actually doing the job, they would come out a lot farther along.Obviously its different for doctors and other scientists, as well as some other professions. But for most people, a traditional college education doesnt give you experience with workplace skills. Its strange how universities spend so much money on manicured grounds, beautiful dorms and lots of mail sent out to attract applicants. It all seems so divorced from what should be the objective, which is to prepare people to excel in the real world.This is a big reason that learning on the job is a crucial, growing field. You get a job working for a company, entering at the bottom if necessary. And when possible, you use the companys onlinetalent development platformto keep lear ning skills.These are the real, tangible things you need to know - how to use new software, piece through data, give presentations, speak in public, etc. The platform helps set you up for mentorship and peer learning as well.Companies are discovering that they need to offer these services in order to attract and retain the best high-potential employees, and to create an agile workforce for the future. (SeeHow competitive is Americas Future Workforce?)Some people argue that college prepares you socially. That its a chance to learn how to deal with other people in a way that you couldnt in high school, when you were under the dictatorship of your parents. Theres also a common refrain that college helps you mature, become independent, and learn to take care of yourself.Im not convinced. The typical age for attending college is 18-22. During those years, youre naturally going to mature just by virtue of aging. And the lessons you learn from working can teach you a lot. So I remember ma turing a lot in college, but would I not have matured had I been out in the real world independent of the university? Perhaps even mora so.The preposterous cost of collegeThe preposterous cost of college is a huge factor to consider. These days, theres so much free education available online.The brick and mortar university system is never going to be scalable. Its physically not possible. But digital learning can be scaled. Its available to everyone.None of this is to say that a university education is totally useless. It broadens your horizons intellectually, giving you a chance to learn about things, places, and people that you might never have discovered otherwise.And college can help you learn how to use your brain in new ways. For example, I ended up choosing not to become an architect. But by studying architecture in college and having access to good professors, I learned about design thinking, which is all about problem solving. Its applicable in my current work, UX design. A nd the fact that Im focused on how to solve problems helped inspire me to createPathgather.But having made the decision to create a platform for digital learning at companies, I had to go learn how to do it. So I took online classes. I enrolled in an online program to learn about entrepreneurship. These are things I never learned in college.Now when I hire, I almost never look at someones major in college. Im much more interested in their skills and experience.Some employers still use degrees and majors as a crutch, giving starter jobs to recent graduates who have those elements on their resumes. In that sense, then, a college degree can give you a leg up on the competition.It just doesnt do much to actually prepare you for the workplace and the real world.This article originally appeared on Quora.

Are Your Skills on Employers Most-Wanted List

Are Your Skills on Employers Most-Wanted ListTop 5 Skills Employers Want MostAre Your Skills on Employers Most-Wanted ListIf youve ever wondered what skills employers value the most, a blog post last week on the job search engine Indeed.com will help. Indeed analyzed millions of job postings in its index from January through June, and extracted the top 15 professional attributes. Here are the top five, along with my take on why each is important todayLeadership. You need this if youre an executive or manager. But even if youre not, many organizations are becoming flatter and empowering non-managers to lead company initiatives, notably projects. It may not necessarily lead you into a management role, but that feeling of empowerment can act as a jolt of energy and boost your enthusiasm about your role and your employer.Interpersonal. As in interpersonal communications. Most jobs require people who can communicate effectively with their co-workers, customers, and suppliers. Today, that means mastering both written (as in, schmelzglas and instant messaging) and oral communications. You can also extend this to casual conversations with co-workers, because hiring managers want employees who can get along with everyone.Problem solving. Employers like to hire people who can find problems and fix them. Thats part of the reason why most schools today incorporate analytical thinking into their curricula, even at the elementary school level. It hasnt always been that way.Motivated. A paycheck can motivate you, but employers want to hire people who want to do good work, not just for themselves but for the company. If you believe in the corporate mission, and if it meshes with what you want to get out of the job, you have a good foundation to be motivated.Efficient. How much work can you do in a given block of time? Do you organize yourself well? Employers want people who are not only productive, but who can manage their time so well that they can get more done, and done wel l.What does this mean for you? Look at these five attributes and the other 10 on the Indeed list, then give your resume a thorough, painstaking review. Which of these words or phrases jump out from the accomplishments and responsibilities youve listed in your work history? Match up what you have with what the employer wants, and use your cover letter to reinforce that connection.

Can Tweeting Get You Fired

Can Tweeting Get You FiredCan Tweeting Get You FiredThere has been a lot of TwitterBacklash in the past few years.Major brands are running their mouths in 140 characters or less. Some are paying the price. Kenneth Cole once tweeted Millions are in uproar in Cairo. Rumor is they heard our new spring collection is now available onlineIf an uproar is what KC wanted, they most certainly got it. Nothing goes unnoticed on Twitter and an immediate outcry labeling Cole insensitive, among the nicer terms forced the company to take down the Tweet, issue two retractions and a Facebook apology.Reportedly, it was Cole himself who penned the Tweet so nobodys head rolled for that one.FashiontweetstaFashion designer Marc Jacobs CEO Robert Duffy tweets for the company. Much of the draw of Duffys live stream-of-consciousness (MarcJacobsIntl) is his self-proclaimed lack of filter - I do over share. Gotta stop. Get myself in trouble, Duffy has tweeted in the past.Duffy announced yesterday, via Twitter, that his reign as the companys mouthpiece will end. Theres no indication that Duffy lost his post because of aforementioned over sharing.You, however, may not be as lucky as these chatty heads-of-state.Weve all heard the story of the teacher who lost her job because she called her students germbags in her Facebook status. Or the man who called in deathly ill, but posted details of his wild night before - only to be fired the next day. How do you explain that on your resume? Over-sharing, spilling secrets, slinging insults or telling lies seem like common sense rules of social media one should not break. But are you committing job search mortal sins online? You very well could be.Everything you do online is recorded. Kevin Fogarty, author of Mind Your Social Netiquette reminds job seekers it could be easy to forget your social skills. Ignoring a contacts hello feels less harsh when its done from 3,000 miles away. Sharing a racy joke with the group seems harmless when its done on y our mobile phone between interviews. But snubs still sting, and tawdry remains tactless.Social Net-JerkEmbarrassing photos or remarks can surface during your job search. Recruiters and hiring managers routinely search social-networking sites for background information,and many will hold photos of youthful or drunken hijinks against them. The lesson? Be careful what you put out there.My grandmother once told me never put anything down on paper that would make your grandma gasp. Grandma didnt have a Twitter account but Im sure the same rules apply.If only someone told Kenneth Cole.

35 Daily Habits You Should Really Steal From Successful People

35 Daily Habits You Should Really Steal From Successful People35 Daily Habits You Should Really Steal From Successful PeopleWhen it comes to achieving success, actions speak louder than words, connections, or opportunities. Think about the importance of yur daily habits, for example. Do you run five miles every morning because you value being fit and healthy? Or is it your regular routine to watch three hours of television every night because you feel the need to escape? Without a doubt, what you achieve in life depends on your actions. Take it from 35 founders, entrepreneurs, and executives who have achieved great things and credit simple daily rituals for helping them do it. Here are their quotes on what helps them get mora out of business and life.1. Hold Back-to-Back Meetings in One LocationIf I must have multiple meetings throughout a day, I often aim to set them back-to-back in one location. This way, I maintain efficiency and focus throughout the meetings, setting the pace acc ording to the agenda and maximum time allotted, while knowing we must get straight to the points at hand since the next meeting is impending. Additionally, placing ansicht meetings back to back enables me to maintain a clear frame of mind during the times before and after the block of meetings, since I am freed from the constant self-reminders to be punctual to the next meeting. Tiffany Pham, founder and CEO of MOGUL, an award-winning technology platform for women2. Read VoraciouslyMy first job at Warner Bros. welches preparing a daily press packet without internet. I had to read everything physically, clip pertinent articles, copy and distribute them to execs. This job taught me the power one garners by knowing everything thats going on in business and the world- whos doing well and might be a candidate for a sale of a popular Warner Bros. TV series or movie and who is in trouble and might need a hit TV series or movie. One needs to be able to converse with other executives intelli gently about their business.Eric Frankel, founder and CEO of AdGreetz, a cloud-based SaaS platform that empowers brands such as Intel, NBC, and Toyota to deploy relevant, personalized video messages that build stronger customer relationships and increase engagement, activation, and revenue3. Constantly Triage Your To-Do ListThe role of the CEO is really to keep the gruppe focused on the most important topics, and its important that you do the saatkorn for yourself.Vikram Aggarwal, CEO of EnergySage, a solar-marketplace company that recently secured a $1.5 1000000 Series A round of funding and announced a partnership with Green America4. Unsubscribe MercilesslyI get a lot of unwanted email from folks whove subscribed me to lists that are irrelevant to me. I combat this clutter daily and find its a useful way of removing one distraction from my day.Apu Gupta, CEO of Curalate, a platform for marketing with images that works with 650 brands, reaching millions of consumers a day5. Block Time on Your Calendar According to TasksIt is so easy to fall into daily distractions, forcing you to play catch up the next day. This cycle can go on forever. Time blocking keeps me on track. I schedule a timeframe where I am responding to emails, then the next hour is blocked for meetings, etc.Jayna Cooke, CEO of EVENTup, an online marketplace for event venues that has listed mora than 15,000 venues and attracts mora than one million consumers a month6. Connect With Your PassionEvery week I check in and participate with the product and technology gruppes. Even as the company has grown, I have forced myself to make time to stay connected. As an engineer, I personally enjoy participating in the technology challenges and love to learn about the solutions our kollektiv comes up with. Not only does it keep me up-to-date on the latest ideas, but it also gives the team an opportunity to see the bigger picture and ask why? Not all startup CEO/founders are technologists, but each CEO has a passion. Staying connected with your passion will keep you engaged, even when your job evolves to require bigger strategic thinking. Sometimes you have to let yourself have fun with the things you love.Alex Muller, CEO of GPShopper, a developer of mobile apps with a focus on the retail industry and annual revenue growth of 50 to 70%7. Limit the Time Spent on Email Every DayIts easy to get caught up answering emails all day and feeling like work is being done, but by the end of the day realize that no progression has been made on strategically pushing the business forward. You just spent the whole day fighting fires and solving immediate problems, but the to-do list remain the same as the day prior. Email can also be a bit of a disruption given that it comes in in random intervals and thus can take focus away from projects and work that require a continuous block of time and thinking. As a result, it is really important to invest blocks on time on email every day but also block off times where email is not checked. I do not let email become the default work item because it eventually becomes an insidious kind of semi-procrastination.William Hsu, co-managing partner of Los Angeles-based VC Mucker Capital, which was ranked as the No. 2 accelerator in the U.S. by Seed Accelerators Ranking, a joint study by MIT and Rice University8. Spend One Hour Outside Every DayAs a digital-only company, almost all of my time is spent in an office in front of a computer. This is why I make it a rule to be outside for at least one hour a day. Be it walking my dog, riding my bike or just sitting on a patio with friends, I find being outside to be a form of meditation. No matter if its broken into 20-minute chunks or late at night, the fresh air helps me relax, release any stress, and restart my mind for the next challenge.Alex Matjanec, CEO of MyBankTracker, a Brooklyn-based personal finance and banking hub, which helps more than 1.5 million visitors a month make smarter banking decisions9. Use Technology for Personal Relationship Management (PRM)Every CEO has a to-do list or actions they need to accomplish daily. While we have many strategic objectives and initiatives that we work on, one daily habit is to target relationships to accelerate our organizations progress. These include clients, partners, internal team members, and hauptplatine members. I schedule a weekly agenda of engagement with each of these relationships via a PRM tool, CallPlease, which allows for real-time daily prioritization of my relationship interactions. I leverage the mobile CallPlease app on my iPhone and, since it is a team-based system, my executive admin can support these interactions via a web console through its workflow.Kris Snyder, CEO of Vox Mobile, a Cleveland-based enterprise mobility solution anbieter with annual growth that trends above 30%, a recent funding round closing at $6.7 million, and consistent inclusion in Gartners MMS Magic Quadrant. Snyder is also the found er of the Global Enterprise Mobility Alliance (GEMA).10. Prioritize Key Employee ObjectivesI know even my best employees have a range of focus and performance. In addition to motivating them through traditional recognition methods, Ive found that letting them know their personal objectives are important to me earns their best efforts and loyalty. In the past this has included sponsoring night classes not directly related to their job and helping an employee secure a book deal with a major publisher.James Roche, CEO of Houseplans.com, a San Francisco-based stock home design site that has grown 25 percent year over year11. Focus on Two to Three Things a DayI cant multitask. It creates too much chaos.Tim Eisenhauer, president of San Diego software provider Axero Solutions, a profitable bootstrapped company with hundreds of customers playing in the crowded enterprise software market with huge venture-backed competitors12. Have a Family DinnerWe may be co-founders, but we are also mom an d dad to three daughters. No matter how hectic running a fast-growing startup is, we make sure to shut off the cell phones and have a family dinner with our girls. While many CEOs are still going strong at 6 PM, were passing the green beans and focusing on what matters most to us- our family. Whats most amazing is how many of our business and marketing ideas have come from our twin 8-year-olds and our 11-year-old right at the dinner table.Scott and Missy Tannen, founders of Boll Branch, a New York-based company with a line of accessibly priced luxury bed linens that launched in January 2014 with first-year revenue topping $2 million, and more than a $10 million run rate in its second year in business13. Get Home on TimeI try and be religious about the time I leave my house in the morning for work and the time I get back. It helps balance things and ensures I am present, both physically and mentally, with my family.Jeff Braverman, CEO of snack and candy store Nuts.com, which has gro wn revenue to $35 million, up from $1.5 million in 200214. Exercise Every DayI try to run every day, and science now shows a positive correlation between running and creativity. It has helped me maintain a sense of balance. It grounds me and offers an outlet on my most stressful days, and allows me to lean into risk and uncertainty. What I find is that many people, especially executives, take the workouts off the calendar when they get busy or are dealing with a particularly stressful time in their careers or lives. It should be opposite. The more stressed out you feel, the more important it is to carve that time for workouts that nourish not only your body, but your soul as well.- Julie Smolyansky, CEO of Lifeway Foods, which has grown gross sales to $130.2 million15. Every Morning Read 20 to 30 Unsolved Customer Support TicketsI think proactively knowing about customer problems can really help you build a long-term intuition about the important things you need to get right when yo u build your company. And it helps you build empathy with the people who ultimately have to do the hard work of working through those customer problems.Suhail Doshi, CEO of Mixpanel, an analytics platform for mobile and web that helps companies gain insights into user activity and leverage this data to build better products. Mixpanel now tracks 50 billion actions people take in applications per month16. Check KPIs First Thing in the MorningAs an organization grows, its easy to let a little distance get between the CEO and the day to day. By checking KPIs first thing in the morning, I already know the answer to how weve been performing and can immediately move on to the why. Im in a better position to ask my team important questions, and we can all work more efficiently and effectively.- Michael Ortner, CEO of Capterra, a web service that has helped companies such as Coca-Cola, Walmart, and Home Depot find and purchase business software17. Be UnpredictableSuccessful people predict tr ends, but are original and innovative. Have your own workflow, stick with it or break the rules, but try to stay ahead of others by getting away from patterns.Serban Enache, CEO of global stock photo site Dreamstime.com, which has been used by more than 11 million users since its launch in 200018. Always Ask WhySo much of work becomes too focused on the what- the plan were writing, the project were trying to complete on time, the deadline we missed. We dont ask why enough, even though its the best way to get context for the stuff were trying to get done. Ive found asking it of myself is as important as asking it of the people I work with. Its critical to staying grounded in whats most important. I try to keep asking why until I cant go any deeper. Then get going.Jay Simons, president of software company Atlassian, which offers team collaboration products including JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, and HipChat, which are collectively used by more than 48,000 companies worldwide19. Allow E nough Unscheduled Time During the Day to Think, React, or WriteThis enables me to get things done on the same day instead of allowing the guilt pile to build up. I keep blocks on my schedule to avoid overscheduling each day...I am significantly more productive when I am not forced to multitask. Studies have shown that multitasking leads to inefficiency. By creating pockets of time in which I can work alone, I am able to accomplish tasks on the same day and leave time for collaboration.Dr. Walter S. Scott, founder, executive vice president, and CTO of satellite imagery company DigitalGlobe, which provides images and geospatial content to U.S. government defense and intelligence agencies, international governments, and major online mapping platforms such as Google20. Exude PositivityIve made it a habit to be a positive, enthusiastic source within my company. Even in the morning, hi or welcome has huge ripple effects across the organization at scale. It seems simple but has the power t o make employees feel valued and appreciated.Kris Duggan, CEO of BetterWorks, an employee-related goals platform that recently closed a $15.5 million Series A round and is more than doubling active users every quarter21. Prioritize a Daily To-Do ListIm a zero-inbox CEO. Occasionally I dont get there, but each night I give it my all to power through via all available Gmail shortcuts and give folks the response they need as quickly and efficiently as possible. I hate feeling like a delay on my response might prevent Omada employees from quickly progressing their work.Sean Duffy, CEO of Omada Health, a digital-therapeutics company that was selected by Fast Company as one of The Worlds 50 Most Innovative Companies22. Talk to PeopleThis is often described as managing by wandering around, but dont undervalue it. Having random conversations with different people across the organization will help you keep your ear to the ground on what is really happening. Be respectful and dont interrupt p eople who are working, but catching someone making a coffee in the kitchen, give them a big smile and learn a bit about their day in a friendly, non-creepy way. You will easily stay on top of the pulse of the organization.Jonathan Cogley, CEO and founder of IT security company Thycotic, which ranks 2,671 on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies in 2014, up 760 spots from 201323. Prepare Budgets by Initiatives and Expected Outcomes Rather Than by FunctionsThinking about spending this way keeps me focused on how each dollar contributes to building the company.Mike Zivin, co-founder and CEO of Whittl, an online appointment booking platform for neighborhood businesses, which recently raised a $3.3 million Series A round with backing from GrubHub co-founder Mike Evans, as well as GrubHubs first VC, Origin Ventures in Chicago24. Get CoachedOlympic athletes have coaches- so should CEOs. I have had a coach for years, Ed Batista, who I work with at least biweekly to recognize and i mprove my weaknesses.Douglas Merrill, former CIO of Google and now CEO of ZestFinance, a big-data startup that uses more than 100,000 data points about an individual to figure out if he or she will pay back a loan.25. Keep a Close Eye on the CompetitionI use the first 15 minutes of each day to read competitive websites and any press they might be receiving. Knowing what our competition is doing or thinking is critical to our ability to both win and keep business.Darin LeGrange, CEO of Aldera, a company that provides health plan insurers with the back-office technology to handle billing, claims processing, coverages, and more26. Get MovingI am a huge believer in walking, and in moving around in general. At the very least, I make sure to get up from my chair every hour and walk the office. Not only does this get the blood flowing, it helps me see what the team is working on and helps spur the spontaneous discussions that lead to new ideas and innovations. I also love to do walking mee tings. Instead of going into a conference room, well walk around our neighborhood, a mix of businesses and beautiful old houses and apartment buildings. I find this brings out more natural and authentic discussions, and keeps people in the moment- you cant mentally check out like you can if youre sitting at a table.David Kalt, founder and CEO of Reverb, a marketplace for musical instruments and gear that has raised about $5 million in funding and expects to do $130 million in transactions this year, up from $40 million last year27. Read the News About Your Industry First Thing in the MorningThe first thing I do once out of bed is read 15 to 30 minutes religiously. I jot down anything interesting for rumination vis-a-vis healthcare, such as Netflixs god mode, or Jaguars brainwave tracker. Its amazing how many dots you can connect by just reading.Ahmed Albaiti, founder and CEO of Medullan, a digital health innovation company that works with payers, providers, and pharma on patient eng agement28. Adjust Your PerspectiveEvery Tuesday at noon, San Francisco administrators test the emergency alarm system, which I now use as a marker for a notable time each week. Every Tuesday at noon, I deliberately try to let go of all things negative, retain all things positive, and march forward to a better week, and a better you Though this started as a personal habit, its become a company-wide event across multiple time zones.Neha Sampat, CEO of digital tech solutions provider Built.io, which powers innovation at the intersection of enterprise mobility and the internet of things (IoT) for startups and industry-leading companies. Sampat also co-founded KurbKarma, was named a San Francisco Business Times 40 under 40? honoree, as well as one of 50 Women in Tech Dominating Silicon Valley in 201529. Get to Inbox ZeroAnything thats not actionable immediately, I get out of my inbox. This frees me up to think and focus on the tasks that I know will take up most of my time, like building a team of amazing people who are smrt, thoughtful and motivated to achieve something. That is the number one most important thing in building a company, as I truly believe a company is only as good as what is made up of.Rick Morrison, CEO of Comprehend Systems, which works with big names in the life-sciences industry, such as Boston Scientific, Astellas, and AstraZeneca, modernizing and improving the quality in their clinical process through cloud-based tech30. Make a Daily Top Three To-Do ListAs CEO, my to-do list is never ending, so its important for me to prioritize. Typically, Ill make a daily list of the three most important things I need to get done that day. It really helps to make my day more manageable. As a morning person, I tend to complete those activities before noon, which then gives me time to address other urgent items that come up during the day.Ratmir Timashev, CEO of Veeam, a data center backup company founded in 2006 that now employs more than 1,500 employees ar ound the world and brings in hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue, with its sights on reaching $1 billion in revenue in the next five years31. Get Up to Speed With Direct Reports First ThingInformally, I call each of my direct reports between 7 and 8 AM daily to catch up and get updates on various parts of the business.Michael MacDonald, CEO of nutrition and weight-loss company Medifast.32. Plan Your Work and Work Your PlanI think Evander Holyfield said that. But anyhow, I use the project management app Trello to manage my day-to-day. Its color-coded between Hiring, Investor, Legal, Sales/Marketing/Press, Product, Admin, and JFDI. Every Sunday night, I get my week prepped by looking at my calendar and my Trello board. Then, every morning, I take a quick look at the Trello board and mentally prep myself for the day.Jason van den Brand, co-founder and CEO of online mortgage refinancing startup Lenda, which graduated from Silicon Valley-based 500 Startups last year. Since then, t he company has raised its first round of funding, grown 40% month over month, and passed the $40 million mark in loans financed through the platform33. Keep a Short To-Do ListI keep my to-do list short. Every morning I write down the three most important things I need to do that day to move the needle forward. This helps me to make sure Im playing more offense than defense. Its so easy to get bogged down in email and other peoples to-do lists that when you look up at the end of the day you realize you didnt make any progress on the things that are most important. Keeping my to-do list forces me to prioritize and do just the things that are most important.Ethan Austin, founder of the online fundraising website Give Forward, which has raised more than $150 million and hosts 20,000 active fundraisers at any given time34. Take Time to ReflectAs a CEO, you cant be afraid of the decisions you make. But its just as dangerous to have full confidence in your decisions. Every day I reflect ba ck on the effects of my decisions that day and how I can improve upon them in the future.John Yung, CEO of cloud application management platform Appcara, which is used by customers including Sysorex, AIS, HP Cloud Services, and Intermedia35. Be Consistent and ProactiveI was an avid bodybuilder back in my college days, and to succeed you had to be religiously consistent day after day with diet, nutrition, and training. I applied the same in business. It takes time to create great products and a stable business, so Ive learned that to succeed you have to remain consistent, especially when you truly believe in something. Its a two-edged sword that if not managed can also have negative ramifications, so I also try to be proactive to know when to change angles when the need arises.Payman Taei, CEO and founder of Visme, a DIY online tool that has empowered over 200,000 businesses and nonprofits to create better presentations and infographics. Taei is also the founder of HindSite Interacti ve, an award-winning web agency that helps companies improve their online presence with effective websitesMore From Inc.3 Reasons to Be More Curious Now7 Time Management Mistakes That Are a Complete Waste of Time3 Things Ultra-Productive People Do DifferentlyPhoto of woman reading book courtesy of Shutterstock.

These were the Top 10 Googled diet trends of 2018

These were the Top 10 Googled diet trends of 2018These were the Top 10 Googled diet trends of 2018If you did some internet sleuthing on a diet in the past year, youre in good company. With all the information available online, who doesnt hit up Google to do a little research before committing to a new eating plan? From brand-newappstoancient eating plans, 2018 was full of some off-the-wall - and some totally tame - diet trends. So what are fruchtwein people searching (and eating) these days? Here are the top-trending diets of 2018, according to Googles Year in Search.1. Keto DietNot surprisingly, the diet that tops the list is the one that took 2018 by storm. Weve all heard about (or quite possibly have tried) the ketogenic, orketo, diet. This counterintuitive macronutrient breakdown keeps carbs extremely low (usually about 10 percent of calories) and fats extremely high (up to 80 percent of calories), with protein hovering somewhere in between. Though it does make many people drop pounds lightning fast,health expertshave concerns about its long-term use. Nutrient losses and an increased risk of heart disease can result from too much fat and too little fruits, veggies, and whole grains.2. Dubrow DietWhen celebrity couple Heather and Dr. Terry Dubrows bookThe Dubrow Diethit shelves just two months ago, it quickly climbed the ranks to become one of Amazons best sellers. (If youre not familiar, Heather Dubrow starred as a real housewife on Bravos reality TV showReal Housewives of Orange County, and her husband Terry has his own plastic surgery showBotched.) Their book outlines a plan for so-called interval eating - essentially the same concept as intermittent fasting - with the claim that youll not only lose weight but also reverse the aging process. So do an actress and a plastic surgeon make trustworthy diet experts? Somecriticshave questioned their credibility and the diets sustainability.3. Noom DietA diet program based on an app,Noomcalls itself Weight Lo ss for Millennials. Noom users log in to an interactive interface that allows them to track meals, minutes of daily exercise, motivation levels, and other measures of health, all while enjoying access to a real-life personal coach. Many have described it as Weight Watchers for the digital age. If youre already joined at the hip to your phone, Noom could be your ideal weight loss tool.4. Carnivore DietAll meat, all the time? Thats the idea on the carnivore diet, made famous by various celebrities and Intagrammers in 2018. Devotees contend that eating nothing but meat has cured health problems like arthritis and depression. But evidence for these claims is thus far only anecdotal, with no major human studies on the effects of an all-meat diet. We chatted with experts for a more in-depth look at thecarnivore diet here.5. Mediterranean DietTheMediterranean dietis one trend thats certainly not new to 2018. Based on the traditional diets of people living around the Mediterranean Sea, this eating plan involves portion-controlled amounts of fruits and vegetables, legumes, whole grains, fish, olive oil, and moderate meat and dairy - typically along with lifestyle practices like communal eating and low-intensity exercise like walking.US News and World Reportrated it 2018s Best Diet Overall for its solid evidence-based health benefits.6. Optavia DietMedifast is the long-established diet company behind Optavia, a line of food products designed as meal replacements. Optavia takes the guesswork out of what you should eat by providing bars, shakes, and other grab-and-go foods that provide most of your daily diet. You then supplement with one regular meal made up of a meat, vegetable, and healthy fat. Optavias meal replacements contain very few calories (onlyaround 1,000), so in essence, its a straight-up calorie control diet. Check out our take on the pros and cons ofmeal replacements here.7. Dr. Gundry DietWho is Dr. Steven Gundry, and should you eat like him? Gundry is a thoracic surgeon who claims that our genetics are programmed for survival, leading us to overeat. His bookDr. Gundrys Diet Evolutionexplains three phases (teardown, restoration, and longevity) intended to kick-start weight loss and reduce the risk of diet-related disease. The gist by the end Eat less animal protein, less sugar, and more plant foods.8. Fasting DietIn the midst of all the different ways to eat, one 2018 trend garnered attention aroundnoteating, as recent research has shed light on howshort-term fastingcould help with weight loss. Some proponents claim that restricting your food intake to a small window of hours during the day adds a powerful boost to metabolism. Others believe that, with fewer hours available for eating, youll simply eat less.9. FODMAP Diet If you suffer from digestive problems like chronicbloatingor irritable bowel syndrome, youve probably wondered how changing your diet might help. Enter the FODMAP diet, an acronym for the types of carbohydrates bel ieved to cause digestive distress in many sufferers Fermentable Oligo-, Di-, Mono-saccharides, and Polyols. (Yeah, now we see why they use the acronym instead.) While staying away from foods that contain these carbs may help to curb tummy troubles, long-term adherence can be difficult, since FODMAPs are found in dozens of common foods, including many fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy products. Experts also warn that going without these foods maynegatively affectthe good bacteria in your gut.10. The Shepherds Diet The Shepherds Diet - where you eat lamb chops all the time? Not quite. Based on a book of the same name by author Kristina Wilds, this diet claims to be a biblically inspired seven-step system for losing weight. Taking cues from the diets of biblical figures, Wilds offers weekly meal plans and encourages readers to seek the direction of the Holy Spirit for their health. Reviewers say the Shepherds Diet is essentially a high-fat, moderate-protein, low-carb plan not unli ke keto. But many users have spoken out about the programs hidden costs and lack of actual biblical references. Intriguingly, aConsumers Compareanalysis showed that over 60 percent of online reviewers gave the book one star.This article was originally published on Brit + Co.

Rumored News on Good Resume Samples Discovered

Rumorad News on Good Resume Samples Discovered For an attorney, its essential to highlight their abilities and most of all, experience. It is wise for the candidate to coincide with their skill set according to the corporations requirement. If youre attempting to obtain work in accounting or finance you require averystrong resume. The fundamental job of a nursing student is to help the wellness professionals in various therapy procedures. The Chronicles of Good Resume Samples A superb sample manager resume will include things like keywords a number of times throughout the document. You are able to use our resume building software to create your own from scratch. There isnt anybody golden resume format. It may be tough to acquire good resume format for freshers. Resume objectives can be somewhat controversial. Customizing objective statements can be difficult sometimes because people have received specialized training in many areas in a certain field. Writing a resume isn t a simple endeavour, and as stated by the feedback from our current community, its really beneficial to check professional resume examples before starting to compose your own. Top Good Resume Samples Secrets Never mix capital and smaller letters just like you wish to. What you exclude is at least as critical as what you include. An excellent resume needs to be standard. A good resume is not easy to come by. The career objectives looks like an especially challenging for many. Be sure your resume is simple to read. Resume Help It is a superb instance of a timeless CV that may work whatever position youre applying for. Notice how the example resumes are extremely specific when it has to do with technical skills. The Good Resume Samples Cover Up Along with the four graduate school resume and CV samples above, there are a lot of resume samples youre able to access for free internet. For each work application, select the layout that most represents you in the context of the job that youre applying for. Take a look at the samples of the on-line designer resumes to obtain a concept of the way to produce the best statements. What follows is a wide selection of professional resume samples for jobs in several industries. Choosing Good Resume Samples Is Simple It is possible to visit the organizations About Us section and rewrite a couple of lines of the description. The sample will inform you exactly what order the information should go in so it will be easy and easy for the employer to determine the information about you that they will need to understand. The sphere of information technology gets more important each and every day. Contact information goes at the exact top of the webpage. The Lost Secret of Good Resume Samples If youve been thinking youll want to pay a person to find a quality resume, then think again. Simply take a while to compose a reasonably formatted resume. However much or what kind of work experience youve got, theres a resume format that is likely to make your qualifications shine. A great template can help you save you a good deal of time and create the procedure for building a resume more straightforward. Furthermore, obtaining a book on hand makes it simpler to continue to keep your resume updated. Then it may be time to bring some style to your resume Situation particular resumes generally signify they are especially formatted to suit people in a certain situation, for instance, entry level resumes, inter-company transfer resumes, etc.. Resume writing can be challenging for everybody, particularly when youre just out of school and dont have any expert experience to speak of. Resume is the very first summary of the candidates profile by the corporation. Now imagine if this SAME resume had had a summary statement on top clearly outlining why youre an ideal candidate. See the included Internship resume for a complete example. Thus, theres no need to attempt to build one resume profile or w rite one particular profile title that fits every position you need to submit an application for. This section is a string of questions developed to assist you quantify your performance in a distributionspolitik to write much better accomplishment statements. Below, you will locate a list of resume examples that could assist you with your work search. You simply need to include all the particular details in your resume. Sales is much like customer service as salespeople can be effective in a wide selection of industries. There are a lot of standard kinds of resumes used to make an application for job openings. Things that can be not strongly related the work really shouldnt be mentioned. Transportation jobs involve a great deal of responsibility and your resume will want to reflect you can take care of that.

Cocktails Conversations with San Francisco Women in Tech

Cocktails Conversations with San Francisco Women in Tech Live in the San Francisco Bay area and want to attend? Email hipowertofly.com to be considered for an invite. For our first darbietung in San Francisco of 2019, PowerToFly is hosting a free evening of tech talks featuring women tech leaders from some of San Franciscos fastest-growing startups. If your New Years resolution is to step up your networking game, introduce yourself to more of your peers or, perhaps, find your dream job, you wont want to miss this event.Held at the elegant and intimate event space Monroe, this private event will include product demos, panel discussions, an audience QA, and of course, plenty of time to network with your peers over food and drinks. Be sure to RSVP today - space is limitedFeatured startups includeLogickull is a secure, cloud-based solution that helps law firms and organizations of all sizes solve the expensive, complex, and risky challenges associated with eDiscovery, internal investiga tions, and open records response. Logickull is trusted by the Fortune 500 and the governments of the biggest cities in the world. Their software has helped to save a pack of wolves, defend the women of the Olympic Gymnastic team, and help the little guy get a leg up on the Goliaths of the industry.Ubiquity6 is working on some of the most compelling challenges in computer vision and augmented reality by turning any location into a space for real time, shared AR and VR experiences. Their mission is to bring people together in physical spaces by building a platform to enable persistent, massively shared augmented reality experiences. Ubiquity6 is funded by Benchmark, Kleiner Perkins, Index, First Round and Googles Gradient Ventures.Agenda (Subject to Change)600pm - Check-In Networking over Food Drinks630pm - Event Kickoff from PowerToFlys CoFounder President Katharine Zaleski635pm - Product Demos, Panel Discussions, and an Audience QA featuring women tech leaders from Logickull and Ubiquity6. 725pm - Networking continues over Food DrinksThe event will be held on Tuesday, February 12th from 6pm to 830pm at Monroe, located at 473 Broadway, San Francisco. About our Events All attendees who RSVP are welcome, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, or age. If you require accommodation to fully participate in this event, please email hipowertofly.com, and we will contact you to discuss your specific needs.Unfortunately, PowerToFly and its Partners cannot admit outside recruiters to this particular event. Please email hipowertofly.com if you have any questions about this policy.Related Articles Around the Web Ubiquity6 Logikcull One Medical Aki Merced

3 ways to make a new coworker feel like part of the team

3 ways to make a new coworker feel like part of the team3 ways to make a new coworker feel like part of the teamIts one thing for an employee to feel like they arent yet part of the office tribe, but thats where you come in when it comes to new hires- heres how to make them feel welcome.Let them join you for lunchHeading out to grab a bite with your work spouse? Consider asking your new coworker if theyd like to join you.Unlike getting to know them while working on a major collaborative project, this is a very low-stakes situation. Give them space, opportunities to introduce themselves and offer advice. Also ask them questions about where they were working before and what theyll be doing now that theyve joined your company.Heather Yamada-Hosley, a contributing writer for Lifehacker, writes about this in the publication.To build a strong working relationship, you want to get to know your coworker on a more informal and personal level. During their first week invite them to coffee or lunch. This makes them feel welcome and also gives you a chance to find out more about who they are as a person.By finding out more about their background and interests, you can also get a better idea of their skills and how you might work together in the future, she writes.Employers have team members show the new person aroundMatt Straz, Founder and CEO at HR platform Namely, wrote in Entrepreneur that there should be a team-led tour.Anyone can show a new hire to their desk, the closest bathroom and where the boss sits. But only the team can point out which copy machine acts up, which nearby coffee shop has the best brew and to which conference rooms you should bringa sweater, Straz writes. Have the team, or a select few, lead the new employee around the office to give them the lay of the land. This way, new hires can get an inside look at how the office functions and can learn ways to make their time in the office easier. At the same time, the tour can help to break the ice, make new hires more comfortable and bring the team closer together.Connect them with someone who will help them succeedA Robert Half blog deutsche post ag about what financial managers can do during orientation for new employees includes the point, encourage them to find a mentor.Many accomplished financial professionals owe at least a part of their success to a mentor. Mentors not only offer new employees invaluable advice and guidance, but they also act as a sounding board for ideas and concerns. Consider assigning a mentor to new employees soon after they start the job, or encourage them to seek out a mentor on their own, it says.While theres no one way to welcome a new hire to the team, following The Golden Rule is definitely a useful place to start.

Navy Reenlistment Monetary Bonus Charts

Navy Reenlistment Monetary draufgabe ChartsNavy Reenlistment Monetary Bonus ChartsThe Navyoffers monetary bonuses for enlisted sailors who agree to re-enlist in shortage Ratings (jobs). The amount of bonus depends on the Multiplier assigned to the rating, the individuals rate (rank), the members time in service, and the number of years the individual re-enlists for. The Bonus Zone is simply the amount of time the person has been in the military Zone A - Sailors who re-enlist with between 17 months and 6 years of service.Zone B - Sailors, who at the time of re-enlistment have between 6 years and 10 years of service.Zone C - Sailors who re-enlist with between 10 and 14 years of service. In 2004, the Enlisted Supervisor Retention Program was expanded to include sailors with between 16 and 20 years of experience. Because the Navy is closeto its retention goals for those sailors, their re-enlistment bonuses are much less than bonuses for sailors with between 10 and 16 years of experience. The formula to compute the bonus amount is (BONUS MULTIPLIER) X (MONTHLY BASE PAY) X (NUMBER OF YEARS RE-ENLISTING FOR) Below are the Bonus Multipliers established by the Navy. This list was current as of 16 August 2012. Bonuses are subject to change. For the very latest in enlistment bonuses, check the Navy NAVADMIN Messages. TIER 1 RatingNEC/ZoneMultipleSB5352 A1.5 5.0SB5352 B5.0SB5352 C5.0SO5326 A2.0CTR9138 A2.0OS0318 A2.0OS0318 B1.5OS0319 B2.0OS0319 C1.0OS0324 B1.5ETSS-COMM14XXA/EM/CM A4.0ETSS-NAV14XXB/NM/XM A4.0FT11XX/13XX A2.5HM8402 B4.5HM8402 C2.0HM8403 A3.0HM8403 B4.0HM8403 C2.0HM8425 B4.0HM8425 C2.0HM8427 A3.0HM8494 B4.0HM8494 C2.0STS0000 A2.5ITS27XX A2.5IT2791 B2.5CTI9PES A3.0CTI9ARB A3.0CTI9ARB B3.0CTN0000 B2.5CTN0000 C2.0CTN9308 A5.0CTN9308 B5.0CTN9308 C5.0EOD5333 A4.5EOD5333 B4.0EOD5335 A4.5EOD5335 B4.0EOD5335 C4.0EOD5337 B7.0EOD5337 C7.0ND5342 A6.0ND *5342 B0.0ND5342 C2.5ND5341 C5.0STG0416 B5.5STG0416 C5.5STS0416 B5.5STG0416 C5.5FCA0000 A2.5FCA0000 B3.0 *Effective Dat e of 5 July 2012 with Shutdown date of 4 August 2012

Marine Corps Enlisted Job DescriptionsMOS 0689

Marine Corps Enlisted Job Descriptionsâ€"MOS 0689 Marine Corps Enlisted Job Descriptions- MOS 0689 Information Assurance Technicians are called Cyber Security Technicians and are on the front lines of securing the communications networks of the Marine Corps.  This MOS is an advancement in training and certifications after a tour or more and successful progression in rank.   For the information systems operator seeking more knowledge in the cybersecurity field, the next step is the Cyber Security Technician.  There are many civilian opportunities holding these types of network communications systems security skills, but there are also many well-paying jobs within the government if you hold many of these cyber warfare skills.  The below is a list of requirements and descriptions of how you can obtain these skills within the enlisted ranks of the United States Marine Corps.   Type of MOS:  Primary Military Occupational Specialty (PMOS) Rank:  Once you reach the rank of Sergeant, you can start to progress toward the cyber warfare side of the information specialist job.  You can remain or obtain this MOS at the rank of Master Gunnery Sergeant as long as you have as least two years on your end of enlistment date.   Job Description Information Assurance Technicians (MOS 0689) are now called Cyber Security Technicians and are responsible for the security of all information systems and its integrity, authentication, and confidentiality.  The original name was created after the main requirement of having graduated from the Information Assurance Technician Course in 29 Palms.   Cyber Security Technicians advise the commander that the communications and information systems are secure and meet the security and governmental standards set.  Additional duties include creating and execution of security policies, plans, and procedures for the network and other communications systems.   Data network security measures, network intrusion detection, computer forensics, system security incident control, and keeping all networks within standard of Marine Corps certification is more of the job description of this MOS.  The progression of this MOS includes training from Staff Sergeant to Master Gunnery Sergeant with the Information Assurance Managers Course (IAM) and Cyber Security Chiefs Course. Job Requirements (1) Must possess MOS 0651, 0656, or 0659. (2) Must have attained the rank of sergeant or above. (3) Complete the Information Assurance Technician Course, MCCES 29 Palms, CA. (4) Active duty must have two years of active duty remaining upon graduation from training. (5) Must be a U.S. citizen. (6)  Must possess a GT score of 110 or higher. (7) Security requirement:  Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility. All 0689s assigned to Marine Force Cyber Command are required to maintain Top Secret (TS) with the additional adjudication of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility. Duties: For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to NAVMC Directive 3500.106, Communications Training and Readiness Manual. Related Department of Labor Occupation Codes: (1) Computer Security Coordinator 033.162-01C. (2) Computer Security Specialist 033.362-010. Related Military MOS Information Security Technician, MOS 0681. MOSs That Can Progress Into Cyber Security Technician The jobs that feed into this  MOS include Aviation Logistics Information Management Systems Specialist (MOS 6694), Cyber Network Operator (MOS 0651), Cyber Network Systems Chief (MOS 0659), and Intelligence System Administrator/Communicator (MOS 2651), Tactical Switching Operator (MOS 0612), Telecom Systems Chief (MOS 0619), Field Radio Operator (MOS 0621), Satellite Communications Operator (MOS 0627), Radio Chief (MOS 0629),Technical Controller (MOS 2821), Technical Control Chief (MOS 2823),  Ground Electronics Telecommunications and Information Technology Systems (MOS 2847),  Aviation Communication Systems Technician (MOS 5939),  Air Traffic Control Communications Technicians (MOS 5954),  Tactical Data Systems Administrators (MOS 5974). Civilian Job Opportunities After Service in This MOS With this MOS come the job experience and additional training and certifications for the following qualifications, which are highly sought after by civilian employers: Certified Computer Security Incident Handler (CSIH)               Software Engineering Institute     Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)   Project Management Institute (PMI)             Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)   Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)                   Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)           Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)   Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)   Certified Security Analyst (CSA)