The Genesis of the Steamboat

The Genesis of the Steamboat The Genesis of the Steamboat The person who gets the most credit for an invention is typically not the innovator, but the one who makes the idea pay. Take, for example, Robert Fulton, the inventor of the steamboat. The real innovators behind steam propulsion were John Fitch and James Rumsey.They began meaningful experiments around 1786 Fultons successful demonstration with the Clermont did not come until 1807. Fitch and Rumsey are usually dismissed with brief mention when the evolution of the steamboat is discussed yet their groundbreaking work occurred decades before Robert Fulton won acclaim as the inventor of this transportation breakthrough.Both Fitch and Rumsey were outstanding innovators. Rumsey welches a mechanical genius with an innovative approach to solving mechanical problems. Fitch welches a colorful frontier entrepreneur who seemed fated to suffer misfortune throughout his life. They came into direct conflict in 1788 as they fought for the pa tent protection they both thought they deserved.The Origin of a Patent WarTheir steamboat work can be traced to 1784. Rumsey had the advantage from the beginning a successful architect and innovator, he had already conceived a design for propelling a boat against river current when George Washington appointed him superintendent of the Potomac River Project. After Fitchs foundry welches destroyed during the Revolutionary War, he became a frontier surveyor, was captured by Indians, and later established a metal-working and clock repair shop.John RumseyBoth men conceived of boats driven by the Newcomen engine. Fitch was interested in steam carriages and steam rowboats. At that time Rumsey was experimenting with a water wheel placed between the pontoons of a catamaran. The water wheel drove a reciprocating pair of axial carriages that had poles reaching to the river bottom. The flow of water past the catamaran moved the boat forward against the current. Even though this worked, it wasnt very practical.A working replica of Rumseys first boat was built by the Rumseyan Society. Here, members of the society take it for a demonstration on the Hudson River.Rumsey then decided to connect a hydraulic pump piston directly to the piston of a Newcomen engine. He retained the traditional walking beam linkage only to power accessories like water pumps, essentially creating an entirely respectable example of jet propulsion. The pump took in water from near the keel and ejected it at the stern of the boat. Aided by a flexible diaphragm, Rumsey successfully demonstrated this concept in 1787.While Rumsey was experimenting with jet boats, Fitch continued to experiment with translating the power from a Newcomen engine into propulsive movement. A primitive propeller model had failed and he had gone through a number of paddle arrangements. He found better fortune with an array of paddles at the stern of a boat, broadside to the direction of travel. By moving those fore and aft a usabl e thrust was created. A boat using this arrangement transported passengers between Philadelphia and Burlington, New Jersey in 1788, while Rumsey continued to promote his jet boat.Rumsey started a patent war by claiming his boat of 1784 was really a steamboat. The patent laws in the United States were just being developed and were so vague that both men could present what they thought were legitimate claims. They also tried to obtain patents in England, but that countrys laws were equally ambiguous. Fitch and Rumsey then took their debate to the press Rumsey published a pamphlet claiming invention of the steamboat, which Fitch immediately countered with a published rebuttal.It appears neither man was entirely above reproach. Rumsey improperly claimed precedence by pretending that his 1784 water-wheel boat was steam-powered. It also appears Fitch improperly claimed to have invented the water tube boiler. Rumseys death in 1792 ended the exchange, although controversy continues today. U nresolved is the question of who invented the boiler, which so greatly increased the efficiency of the Newcomen engine. Fitchs life went on for six years after Rumseys. He was dogged by progressive misfortunes and saw a number of near-successes fail for lack of funding. In desperation he went to France looking for financial support. Fitch died in 1798 by overdosing himself with opium pills after a prolonged but unsuccessful effort to drink himself to death. Despite their groundbreaking contributions to the concept of steam-powered transportation, John Fitch and James Rumsey are virtually unrecognized because, ultimately, the steamboat was finally raised to financial success in August 1807 by Robert Fultonwhom we all know today as the father of the steamboat.Adapted from The Genesis of the Steamboat by Robert O. Woods, ASME Fellow, for Mechanical Engineering, April 2009. Unresolved is the question of who invented the boiler, which so greatly increased the efficiency of the Newcomen e ngine.

5 tips for how to save on holiday travel this season

5 tips for how to save on holiday travel this season5 tips for how to save on holiday travel this seasonNow that Brad and I moved to Colorado, heading home for the holidays is no easy feat. Both our families are from the east coast, and flights home during the holidays are crazy expensive. But this year we spent a whopping $11 on our round-trip flights. And last years werent much more either.The beauty of spending as little as possible on holiday travel is that it affords youmore funds to spend on gift-givinginstead.Here are some of my go-to strategies for saving big on holiday travel1. Book EarlyThe savviest travelers have already booked December flights in September or earlier. Its true I remember an bewerbungsinterview I heard on NPR in late August with a money guru who said he had already booked his familys flights for Christmas2. Track Fluctuating Flight PricesI like setting up alerts onKayak.comand usingGoogleFlights, which in my opinion as a frequent traveler are some of the m ost user-friend travel booking sites available. Alerts help remind you of your intention to book early, too. Its one of those things you remember you have to do while youre in the shower or something, but before you know its November and theyre not booked yet. Set alerts not only too landsee what the pricing trends are, but also just to remind you to tackle this chore3. Use Points WiselyIve probably mentioned before whatSouthwest Airlinesloyalist I am, and let me tell you why. Last sachverhalt, I was just a few hundreds points shy of earning the covetedCompanion reisepass,which is essentially a fly-for-free card you can give to any one person for the year, to join you on whatever flights youre booking at no extra cost.In talking with an agent on the phone, we realized that if I just booked one pricier business class ticket for the final business-related flight I had on my calendar, I would hit the threshold and could start using that Companion Pass right away. As a result, I had eno ugh points saved up to book my holiday flights home with almost no real cash,andsecured Brad a seat on the same flight for free using our newly-earned companion pass, too.One of our New Years Resolution for 2018 was to put that Companion Pass to good use, and we definitely did. With points, vouchers, and the Companion Pass this year, we booked flights that would have cost us over $2,000 in cash, only having to spend a few dollars on processing fees.As a frequent business traveler, its easier for me to stack up points than the average person, for sure. But another way I work the Rapid Rewards points game is by using theSouthwest Rapid Rewards credit card by Chase. And no, this is not sponsored, Im just a huge fan.I mean, for full disclosure, some of my retirement fund is invested in Southwest stocks (LUV), thats how much I adore this company.Whatever airline you double-down on, commit to it and commit to figuring out how to maximize your points and rewards and save them for the most expensive travel time of the year.4. Fly On the HolidayAnother way to save serious coin? Flyonthe holiday itself. Truly. The airport is EMPTY on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas, too. Flights tend to bewaycheaper and youll still make it in time for holiday celebrations. Dont let your family pressure you into flying in the night before if it means youll miss out on thousands of dollars of savings.5. Be Smart About SuitcasesThe way that airlines are really making money these days is by charging you for every single add-on they can. Dont fall victim to the over-packers tax. Try your best to pack everything you need into carry-on size baggage only. Most airlines give you a carry-on and personal piece of luggage (which could be a fairly large backpack or purse) at no cost. Maximize that Wear your bulkiest coat on the plane if it means saving on luggage space. And keep in mind, even if you end up having to check your luggage at the gate, as long as its small enough to get through the secur ity line, theyll check your bag there for free.Ship your gifts to your destination ahead of time and save the hassle of wrapping everything for when you get there. Sometimes TSA has to unwrap your stuff if you try to take it through the security line anyway, so save yourself the trouble and Amazon Prime that ish to your relatives homes or wherever youre heading to.If theres no other way to make it work and you absolutely must check luggage, try to pay for that at the time of purchasing your tickets or in the days leading up to travel. Some airlines will offer a discounted rate when you sign up to check your bag online than if you wait to decide upon arrival at the airport.This article was originally published on Bossedup.org.

Fashion expert says men should wear this color at work

Fashion expert says men should wear this color at workFashion expert says men should wear this color at workClothes and manners do not make the man but when he is made, they greatly improve his appearance. Henry Ward Beecherclose dialogAdvertisementclose dialog/* effects for .bx-campaign-1012257 *//* custom css .bx-campaign-1012257 */.bx-custom.bx-campaign-1012257.bx-type-agilityzone .bx-close z-index 2-ms-keyframes bx-anim-1012257-spin from -ms-transform rotate(0deg) to -ms-transform rotate(360deg) -moz-keyframes bx-anim-1012257-spin from -moz-transform rotate(0deg) to -moz-transform rotate(360deg) -webkit-keyframes bx-anim-1012257-spin from -webkit-transform rotate(0deg) to -webkit-transform rotate(360deg) keyframes bx-anim-1012257-spin from transform rotate(0deg) to transform rotate(360deg) bx-close-inside-1012257 top 0 right 0 /* rendered styles .bx-campaign-1012257 */.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257.bx-active-step-1 .bx-creative *first-child padding 0width auto.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257.bx-active-step-1 .bx-creative background-color transparent.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257.bx-active-step-1 .bx-close stroke whitebackground-color blackborder-style solidborder-color whiteborder-width 1pxbox-shadow 0px 0px 0px 3px black.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-group-1012257-3RBnJGC position absolutetop 50%left 50%transform translate(-50%, -50%)z-index -1.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-element-1012257-wryzWV5 width 55px.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-element-1012257-wryzWV5 *first-child animation-name bx-anim-1012257-spinanimation-duration 800msanimation-iteration-count infiniteanimation-timing-function linear.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-group-1012257-lyDBLV9 width 900pxheight 550px.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-group-1012257-me4p1bl padding 10px.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-element-1012257-Z dLO37u width auto.bxc.bx-campaign-1012257 .bx-element-1012257-ZdLO37u *first-child padding 2px 4pxfont-size 10pxcolor rgb(255, 255, 255)text-transform uppercasebackground-color rgb(0, 0, 0)background-color rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34)Though women get an overwhelming amount of choice when it comes to what to wear to work, men can sometimes feel trapped by their lack of choice. But they actually have more to work with than you think, especially when it comes to color.Stephanie Higgs is the Founder of theboutique luxury men and womens bespoke clothing company Cielo Brands. Her clients include LeBron James, Julian Edelman, actor Lamorne Morris, and actress Gina Rodriguez. She spoke with Ladders about what men can do to diversify their work wardrobe a bit.At Ladders we have written about the power of colors like green and red.As for what colors men should try to work Higgs says, The trick to picking colors to make a man look more powerful, confident and younger is in thehueandcomplexityof the col or. Most men make the mistake of going for vivid primary colors (red, yellow, blue) and they miss the mark because it lacks depth which in turn can look cheap, insecure and dated. My colors for this season are all pale think light grey, powder blue, sage (dusty green) and lavender. They add a touch of color while staying sophisticated.As for how to start wearing these dusty colors Higgs says, If you already have your navy and charcoal go-tos, dont stress. Just layer in pieces that add these colors to modernize your look. Swap your basic white/blue dress shirt with a pale grey or lavender stripe (lavender solid is a bit dated but the lavendar stripe is current.) For chinos (khackis), skip your classic khacki/tan/beige and again go for pale grey or pale blue. If it has an annoying name, its probably a good choice overcast blue, tornado grey, chestnut brown.winners, seriously.There you have it.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers kn ow your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

How to Write a Resume in India A Guide to the Indian Resume Format

How to Write a Resume in India A Guide to the Indian Resume FormatHow to Write a Resume in India A Guide to the Indian Resume FormatA Short Guide to the Indian Resume FormatIts an exciting time to be looking for a job in India. The best companies in the country have been growing at 25 to 30 percent a year. Some of the banks have also grown over 20 percent a year for 20 years in a row. Considering these numbers, its no wonder that India is set to become the third-largest GDP growth engine for the planet by 2030.Despite that, if you live in India and youre looking for a really good job, youre going to need a really good resume. Unfortunately, youll soon distitelbild that fruchtwein resume guides on the Internet are rather inadequate.Why? In most cases, theyre written with a Western audience in mind. But just as any other country, India has a particular work culture as well as a specific set of expectations when it comes to resume writing. Which is why were going to delve deeper into th e details of the Indian resume format.A Short Guide to the Indian Resume FormatIn most regards, the Indian resume format follows all the established practices of good resume writing. It needs to be concise, relevant, and tailored for each individual work position. Yet, it differs in several formatting details youll have to account for if you want to succeed.1. A picture of yourselfA picture is not mandatory but encouraged.Use a professional passport-sized picture of your face.As opposed to resumes in USA and the UK, the Indian resume format typically encourages a photo of a candidate. Not just any photo though. It needs to be a professional passport-sized picture of your face. Not a picture of you standing next to a group of friends or a picture of you on a holiday. Keep it simple and formal.Still, inclusion of a picture is not mandatory. If you feel like your photo would distract recruiters from your other assets, dont hesitate to leave it out. After all, hiring managers can always look you up on LinkedIn later.Lastly, you should know that a professionally looking picture can often add a much needed layer of authenticity and professionalism to your resume. In the end, you only have 6 seconds to catch a hiring managers attention. Attaching a face to that name can help make a lasting impression.2. Personal informationYou can include more personal details than in most other countries.Only include those personal details that will help you score the job.Indian resume format usually ends with a self-declaration and signature.In most Western countries, including personal information like your gender, nationality or religion is unacceptable due to a heap of anti-discriminatory laws. In some other countries, such as India, personal details can help a prospective employer get a better mental picture of you as a candidate.Just like any other resume, an Indian resume should always include a candidates name, home address, email address, and phone number. However, you can also add other information, such as age, gender, marital status, and nationality. According to the Indian resume writing service Vibranturre, sometimes you might even want to list your religion, race or caste, if it helps your candidacy.Finally, dont forget to put a self-declaration and signature at the end of your resume. Something like the following line will suffice, followed by your signature, date, and place DeclarationThe information stated above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.3. Professional summary or objectiveExclude an objective. Write a professional summary instead.In this regard, the Indian resume format doesnt differ from conventions in other countries- never put an objective on your resume. After all, your objective is to get a job. Remember youve just sent your resume to a company, they know you want to score a job with them.Write a professional summary instead. A short list of your most notable accomplishments and qualifications gives an employer all the relevant information from the get-go.4. Work experience and educationWrite your work history in reverse-chronological order.Use bullet points to structure each subsection.Quantify your accomplishments.Yet again, this section is pretty standard. For each of your past work experiences, write the name of the position, name of the company and its location, and start and end dates. Also, dont forget to use bullet points to structure each subsection. And finally, quantify your accomplishments. When you use numerical data to support your previous achievements, you come across as professional and trustworthy.Use the same structure for your education section. List your diplomas and certificates with the most recent ones at the top. Mention your field of study, name of the institution, the start and end dates, and your most notable academic achievements. If you still have any doubts how to go about it, check out this article.5. Other sectionsSkills. If you write your Work Experience sect ion well, you can omit the Skills section entirely. After all, an employer should immediately recognise your skills from the projects you worked on in the past. If this is not the case, or if you have a particular set of skills you want to emphasise, list your hard skills in a section of its own. Keep in mind that a hard skill is not a personality trait- it takes time and effort to develop.References. Never put references on your resume. No companies ever screen candidates in the first round of the application process. If a company requires references, they will ask for them after a successful interview.Volunteering. If youve ever done any volunteer work, dont be shy to put it on your resume. Its always a plus. Volunteering shows youre a proactive, motivated, and socially conscious candidate, whos not afraid to take initiative when its needed.Languages. Only include the languages youre fluent in. Dont bother mentioning those you cant really speak fluently. If you took a German class in high school years ago, it doesnt really count as an asset.Final Tips for the Indian Resume FormatLength of your resume should never exceed two pages. Ideally, one page is more than enough. Yet, in India, recruiters and hiring managers often accept resumes as long as three pages. If you feel like your resume cannot be any shorter than it already is, check out our guide. It might help you out.Layout. Indian resumes are often detailed and elaborated. Compared to Western countries, in India you can get away with relatively exklusiv designs. Whatever resume design you choose, make sure your resume remains easy to read and clearly structured.Stay relevant. Avoid irrelevant facts. Many of the things people customarily put on their resumes in India are often completely irrelevant to potential employers. Remove any information that wont help an employer decide whether youll fit the position.Dont get too personal or negative. Never mention your weaknesses, past failures, reasons for leavi ng your previous job, expected salary, and the like. Dont include your fathers or mothers occupations.Be honest. Aim to show yourself in the best possible light but never lie on your resume. If you get hired, your employers will quickly find out and youll end up damaging your reputation.Printing. Indian resume format uses white A4 size sheets of paper. Print only on one side of the paper. Never fold your resume. Use a laser printer, its cheap and it gets the job done.Mailing address. Many people in India include both their permanent and current mailing addresses. This practice can only confuse a potential employer. Only include your current address. When it comes to email, make sure your email address doesnt sound childish. When in doubt, get an email address in the name.surnamehosting format.Create a perfect resume and cover letter in minutes and get hired faster Share Your Feedback or Ideas in the Comments

Secrets About Retail Managers Resume Uncovered

Secrets About Retail Managers Resume Uncovered Store a hiring manager is just likely to skim your resume for a couple of seconds, you resume to ensure each word conveys create information. You will see varieties of general application types youre ready to follow predicated on what type of approach you would like your work application to acquire in attempting to receive your selected job. You store get a superior idea of keywords from the work description. It is possible to receive a retail idea of keywords from the work description. The Death of Retail Managers Resume You shouldnt need to locate strategies to receive your abverkauf manager to do the fundamentals. How to compose an advertising manager resume even when you dont have any experience. Fashion retail managers should have superior team management abilities. The ideal retail manager helps elevate the full team. What You Should Do About Retail Managers Resume Beginning in the Next 4 Minutes If a hiring manager is just likely to skim your resume resume a couple of seconds, you will need to make certain every customer word conveys valuable info. Whats the very best job for a single person might notlage be the ideal fit for another person. Successful retail job candidates will have lots of smart questions prepared to ask in the work interview. Submitting your resume for jobs retail a shop manager should provide you with a sense of confidence and examples as opposed to doubt and anxiety. The Lost Secret of Retail Managers Resume As an example, needs analysis is utilized to ascertain how workers needs are pleased. As a way to effectively do the great number of tasks required, managers should work nicely under pressure and with deadlines, and have significant expertise in retail company and human resources. By way of example, very good communication incorporates excellent and active listening skills, the capacity to ask the proper questions to find clarity on just what the customer is aski ng and to have the ability to reply to the customer in a concise and easily understood manner. You need to be able to motivate your team, troubleshoot problems, and solve problems quickly. The interviews also permit the company to acquire feedback from employees. The manager may also find methods to make employees more productive to fulfill the goals. The best managers can recognize that their employees have lives outside work. Awesome retail managers are not easy to come by and employees know that. On the flip side, in evaluating the efficacy of training programs, the organizations HR managers use sales performance for a criterion, in addition to feedback from supervisors and employees on sales performance. Sales targets might seem unreachable. The HR plans specify the amount of workers needed and the recommended schedules for greater recruitment, together with adjustments in related regions of the retail business enterprise. You should check back with a prospective employe r on a normal basis till you receive a firm no or find the job. Encourage Contributions The best managers should not merely encourage employees to better themselves, they have to make an atmosphere in which employees arent scared to make recommendations that could possibly make the full company better. The organization also gives feedback to workers on the best way to enhance their performance. So when the hiring company hasnt provided a salary for work, we look at salary data from related businesses and locations to produce a sensible estimate for what it is possible to anticipate. The Most Popular Retail Managers Resume In addition, you can learn more on the topic of retail careers and client service careers on Monster. When it has to do with personal info, men are prepared to share info about themselves much faster dating women are. It might be necessary to get customer complaints and extend solutions to problems they have. Making certain that each and every customer has a superb experience each and each time they come into your store goes quite a ways toward the accomplishment of where you are. The use of store managers with respect to the other employees varies from company to company and each respective companys operating procedures but in general a shop manager will have to deal with and attempt to address all problems which might occur at any particular time. Search for methods to use important keywords from the work description sales your document and places where youre able to give sales to quantify your sales or other relevant skills. In a corporate environment, you could be able to receive a job managing a different store in the business. Item knowledge is critical to providing excellent customer services.

New Ideas Into Resume Writing Document Process Never Before Revealed

New Ideas Into Resume Writing Document Process Never Before Revealed Why Almost Everything Youve Learned About Resume Writing Document Process Is Wrong Business profiles and other documents can be utilized to offer information. Customers receive the completed resume for review the next working day after receiving all the info needed to finish the resume. The Honest to Goodness Truth on Resume Writing Document Process Our resume examples offer inspiration, but more importantly guidance on the way to structure and compose the elements. It is crucial to know the rules of grammar and the way to use them properly. Unless youre writing for an extremely specialized field, its most effective to steer clear of jargon and to spell out acronyms and abbreviations on their very first use. In your introduction, tell the reader the goal of your document and that which you want her or him to do. Finding the Best Resume Writing Document Process An essay-writing vorlage aids in breaking dow n essay questions so the writer understands whats needed before they begin to research or even write about this issue. Creative writing template is largely employed by authors of novels to make it simple to outline characters and scenes. Pre-printed writing templates ought to be labeled appropriately and prevent mixing them. It is crucial to prepare templates for various kinds of writing to ensure saving valuable moment. A great resume format is simple to scan. Some days you merely have to create a document quickly. When you have written and organized your information according to the kind of resume youve chosen, make certain to format it according to typical professional standards. Consider your demands and see the explanations below to pick the best resume format for you. A written kind of communication from 1 person to another is known as a letter. Its possible to sign documents, fill out forms, and generate a signature that may be used anytime by your office assistant without needing to interrupt you. Of course, when you need a little bit more guidance than simply downloading a resume sample from the internet, you could try out an online resume builder to help take you through the procedure step by step and give you practical advice about how to compose each section of a resumeso you dont get stuck. It ought to be simple to understand such that any man or woman can choose the template and input the info required without difficulty. In many instances, your resume is the very first document a hiring manager will have a look at when reviewing your program, and therefore is an actual first impression. 1 advantage for employers to internet resumes is the considerable cost saving in comparison to traditional hiring methods. Use the checklist to be sure you have included all appropriate data in your resume. The info in your resume should paint a photo of the sort of employee you are and show employers what youre capable of accomplishing. What Re sume Writing Document Process Is - and What it Is Not Resumes may be used for a number of reasons, but most often theyre utilized to secure new employment. They may be organized in different ways.

Top 5 Superhero Day Jobs Worth Fighting For

Top 5 Superhero Day Jobs Worth Fighting ForTop 5 Superhero Day Jobs Worth Fighting ForTo support their time beating up bad guys on rooftops most every superhero has to have a day job. And much like their exploits in costume, their careers are super.Consider Peter Parker. He pulls off working as a photographer, fighting crime as Spider-Man and dating Mary Jane Watson. When Clark Kent isnt saving the planet from peril, hes busy hitting deadlines at The Daily Planet. Matt Murdock, the Daredevil, is not only blind but also a crime-fighting public defender who mostly works pro bono.When we think of ur own careers and what we juggle in our lives, these superheroes should serve as inspiration. After all, the characters were given the jobs they have so they would be relatable. So wed see ourselves in them. Every single parent, night school student and startup entrepreneur has more in common with these superheroes than they realize. For each of us, juggling various responsibilities is tough b ut essential to living a successful life.Here are the superheroes with the best day jobs.Iron ManHes fairly unique among superheroes in that Iron Man doesnt really have a secret identity. Everyone knows that Tony kampfstark is Iron Man. But that doesnt prevent Tony from holding down a day job. He heads up Stark Industries, something of a fictional Lockheed Martin, maker of aerospace, defense and technology products.Tony Starks day job is something like Genius, Billionaire, Playboy and Philanthropist, according to the first Avengers film, at least.Search aerospace jobs and technology jobsSupermanSure, the Man of Steel, the Last Son of Krypton, is an alien with amazing, unearthly powers. That doesnt mean that he doesnt have to pay the bills. Although he spends his spare time flying around Metropolis and exploring outer space, during work hours Superman is a reporter in the newsroom of The Daily Planet. Reporter Clark Kent, Supermans alter ego, would tell you his job is to protect indi viduals from injustice, which provides the perfect cover for Superman, because it puts him at the scene of various crises. Its the perfect job for Superman, so long as he doesnt get moved reporting to the Kardashian beat.Search journalism jobsThe FlashAlthough there have been a long list of different Flashes over the years, the most iconic is Barry Allen, the blond-haired crime scene forensic investigator. Allen became the Flash after being doused in chemicals and then struck by lightning. Where the tragedy could have killed Allen, it instead transformed him into the Scarlet Speedster, giving him the ability to andrang at an unbelievable rate. Even with his gift of super speed Allen maintains his job with the Central City PD. The job affords him the opportunity to be at crime scenes and lets him stay up-to-date on city events. Much like Superman, his job gives him the chance to be close to action and then slip away, don his superhero costume and save the day.Search police jobs and s ecurity jobsSpider-ManPeter Parker, Spider-Man, has long served as a photographer for The Daily Bugle. Because he is Spider-Man, hes always had the unique opportunity to snap photos of himself dressed as Spider-Man and then sell those pictures to the Bugle. Of course, this has mainly worked as a way to makes ends meet and assist his Aunt May with her expenses. Again, like Superman, Spider-Man has found that working in journalism gives him the opportunity to be close to danger and not questioned for his intentions. But, like Superman, when danger strikes, youll hear someone ask, Where did Peter go?Search photography jobsDaredevilMatt Murdock, the Daredevil, is a unique hero for a variety of reasons, most notably, his profession. Murdock is a lawyer who happens to be blind. On the insistence of his father, Jonathan Battling Jack Murdock, Matt devoted his energy as a youth to school. Although a freak accident would claim Murdocks sight and enhance his other senses to superhuman levels, he still got the best education available, earning degrees in law from both Harvard and Columbia. As a lawyer, Murdock has devoted his life to defending the underrepresented the people who seek justice but rarely get it. When he cant save the day in the courtroom, he turns to the rooftops, where hes the Daredevil The Man without Fear.Search legal jobs

How to be Ready for a Career Change

How to be Ready for a Career ChangeHow to be Ready for a Career ChangeIn an ideal world, a person graduates high school or college, spends some time applying for jobs, then lands a position. Over the years you develop new skills, get promoted or maybe lateral to another company, always moving forward on your career path. While this fairy tale equivalent of a journey along the career ladder seems idyllic, for some, the reality is a bit less like the road straight and narrow and more like that tale of two paths nonsense.A career change sees an employee doing an about-face, seeking or accepting a position in another field, as opposed to the more traditional job change where a candidate stays in their position but switches companies or gets a bump up in a title. People are ultimately creatures of habit and career changes in a new direction can cause a bit of stress, anxiety or fear of the unknown. Ultimately, however, candidates on the job market should look at behauptung shifts in direc tion as opportunities. Need a little convincing? Weve got a few pointers that you can think of as your warm, fuzzy and reassuring employment blanket to help you navigate the career change waters. Do What You LoveYou know that old saying about love and work and not working? While the syrupy sweetness may be eye-roll inducing if youre unhappy in your current line of work, a career change into a field that offers personal and professional fulfillment may be just what the employment doctor ordered.You dont wear the same hairstyle, outdated clothes, or most likely even drive the same car as you had in high school. It only makes sense, then, that your aptitude for a given career would make a shift over time, as well. Life experience, physicality and plain old preferences in the way you interact with people can all shape where your park your briefcase for the day. Take stock of the big picture items that make you happy both in and out of the workplace. Use these benchmarks to help platzset your goals on a new career field and youll find yourself being more productive as you actually enjoy going into the office.Set Some GoalsOnce youve set out on the career change path, it can seem a bit daunting stepping into the void with those first few, uninformed steps. To help ward off anxiety or nervousness over uncertainty, those looking to switch careers should take some time beforehand to develop a solid set of goals. Listing out your career goals takes the focus off the immediate concerns and worries inherent with change. Instead, job-seekers are able to look at the big picture end game of a switch in professions. This can often help with immediate term planning and can make next steps more clear when faced with uncertainty. Try to stay away from micromanaging your actions prior to setting up a long haul list in order to help with short-haul planning.Overhaul that ResumeIf youre making a fresh start along the career path, why not put your best foot forward with a shiny, new resume to match. Sprucing your resume up in anticipation of a career switch is not only a confidence-boosting endeavor, it also makes good business sense. While you should list your complete work history, you may want to rewrite your resume with an eye towards the skills and knowledge that will be most applicable to your new career. Even in completely different fields, many jobs will require common characteristics or strengths. Read sample resumes or job descriptions from your new area and pick out those universal qualities you already have to give your candidacy a boost.The First Steps Towards Your New CareerOnce youve laid the foundation for a career switch, its time to put your plan into action. In case youre in need of a little guidance, weve put together a few handy and helpful steps to serve as a map on your job switch adventures.Research Prospective Careers Just as when you selected that first job or career path, choosing a new route may not be an altogether intuitive proce ss. Spend some time researching, speaking with friends and perusing open positions. Let the process happen naturally and dont force yourself into an awkward position of rushing a poor fit of a career. A career change should be a positive experience that builds and allows you to move forward into a new and better direction.Gather your References As with any job search, accumulating your references for the inevitable interview or call back will be invaluable and one less item to cross off your list if you address at the outset of your switch. Be sure to pick colleagues that have a wide variety of backgrounds and expertise. You want to paint your picture as a well-rounded, qualified candidate that would have no problem transitioning into a new role.Refresh Your Profile Whether looking for a career in your current or new field, spending some time refreshing your social media and professional networking profiles will be a worthy endeavor to help smooth the transition between careers. I ts probably been some time since you were last on the job market so general information will likely need refreshing. In addition, review your profile in light of strong personal and professional characteristics that could be applied across a variety of fields. Seek OUtside Help Sure, as an experienced professional you may feel the need to go it alone in your hunt for a new and improved position. Dont be afraid, however, to take advantage of the advice and experience of those who have been in your shoes previously. Individuals such as career coaches can often provide insightful and concise advice, having helped others wade the career swap waters before you. Recruiters and career coaches are often a candidates most valuable ally in any job hunt and can be especially useful when navigating the uncharted territory of a brand new profession.Are you a professional who has successfully navigated a career switch? Drop us a comment or bit of handy advice and help your fellow readers build o ff your previous successes.Once youve created an action plan, its time to put it in place. There are several things you can do to get moving in the right direction.Research careers online. Find out what education and qualifications are needed to get a job in your chosen career. If you need more education, begin researching and applying to programs. Look at your local community college if you need to earn a certificate such colleges often offer certificate programs at reduced prices to local students.Get references. If youve done any work in your new area of interest, gather references. For example, if you want to be a chef and have cooked for your friends dinner party, get a reference from her. References can demonstrate that you have the skills you need for your chosen career.Create job seeker profiles. Put your new resume online on job seeking sites such as Simply Hired. You should also create a LinkedIn profile. Ideally, thats the first thing recruiters see when they Google your name.Consider a career coach. Career coaches specialize in helping people gain the skills they need to successfully switch careers. Hiring a coach who is familiar with your target career can enable you to accelerate your progress. Your career coach can also provide encouragement and help you stick to your plan.If youre ready for a new career, think deeply about what you want. Consider what you have to offer. Then make a plan, and stick to it. Youll be thankful you did.

These are the worst job markets for 2018

These are the worst job markets for 2018These are the worst job markets for 2018The best job markets boast low unemployment rates, high wage growth, and overall happiness among workers in the area.The worst job markets? Picture the exact opposite.We already checked out the best job markets of 2018. Now were looking at the worst.These areas have the bleakest outlook on employment of anywhere in the country. The employment situation may be great throughout the country, but not in these areas.If youre a new grad looking for work or someone in their mid-career searching for a change, youre not going to find what youre looking for here.These are the 10 worst job markets for 2018Olympia-Tumwater, WASierra Vista-Douglas, AZYuma, AZMorgantown, WVWatertown-Fort Drum, NYParkersburg-Vienna, WVBuffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NYYakima, WAMerced, CAYuba City, CAOnly five states comprise the bottom 10 job markets for 2018. Itd be easy to dismiss these states as bad for employment as a whole, but each has strong job markets throughout their area, too.Just goes to show that the strength of job markets varies, not only by state but by metro area, as well.How we determined the worst job markets of 2018Looking at 386 different metro areas, we ranked each 1 to 386 in three categories wage change, unemployment rate change, and current unemployment rate one being best, 386 being the worst.The average of the three numbers was then used to produce a final ranking of each metro area. The lower number the average, the better job market.For this study, we focused on the higher numbered averages those metro areas that had the highest unemployment rate and wage decreases. These areas are the worst job markets for 2018.Read on for a closer look at the bottom 10 metros, then a list of the bottom 50 at the end.1. Olympia-Tumwater, WAEmployed bevlkerung 109,400Unemployment rate 5%Annual mean wage$49,750Fun fact Seattle is not the capital of Washington. Its Olympia.Not exactly a ringing en dorsement for the states employment situation when your capital is worst in the country.With an unemployment rate of 5% and a year-over-year average wage drop of just over 4%, Olympia is great for a trip, but not to settle down in.2. Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZEmployed bevlkerung 32,000Unemployment rate 5.3%Annual mean wage $46,830Sierra Vista has some gorgeous scenic views and trails to check out if your an outdoorsman. If youre looking for employment, look anywhere else in the state.With the smallest employed bevlkerung of our top ten, there arent a lot of big employers in the Sierra Vista area. Fort Huachuca, an army deutsche bundespost in the city, offers another level of interest over the area, however.3. Yuma, AZEmployed bevlkerung 60,430Unemployment rate 15.7%Annual mean wage $38,500No, thats not a typo. The unemployment rate of Yuma stands at 15.7%. Not ideal.The saddest part? Thats actually a decrease from Yumas 2017 figure 17%.Back in July 2016, the area actually had the high est unemployment rate of all metro areas with a whopping 24.3%.Baby steps, Yuma. Baby steps.4. Morgantown, WVEmployed population 64,520Unemployment rate 4.2%Annual mean wage $43,550If youre a college kid looking to have a good time? Morgantown and West Virginia University is the place for you.If youre looking for a stable job and good income? Best stay away.WVU is consistently ranked a top party school in the country, but is also known for its academic strength as well with many students majoring in engineering and business.With Morgantowns annual mean wage dropping by 7.4% over the brde year, its just best if recent grads from the school try and find work somewhere else.5. Watertown-Fort Drum, NYEmployed population 39,940Unemployment rate 6.6%Annual mean wage $43,300Watertown was a force to be reckoned with in the 19th century, with the city being a major industrial player.Now, with an unemployment rate of 6.6%, the area isnt exactly a hotspot for people looking for work.6. Parkers burg-Vienna, WVEmployed population 37,160Unemployment rate 5.6%Annual mean wage $38,670The third-largest city in West Virginia doesnt offer a wide variety of employment opportunities for those looking to settle in the Mountain State.The unemployment rate hasnt changed since 2017, standing at 5.6%, but only 37,160 people are employed in the area, a near 3,000 drop from last year.7. Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NYEmployed population 547,750Unemployment rate 5.1%Annual mean wage $46,390By far the largest metro area in our top 10, the Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls area still doesnt serve as a great resource for job seekers.Wage change in the area has dropped nearly 4% over the last year.But hey, Niagara Falls is gorgeous and BillsMafia is one of our nations most sacred treasures that should be protected at all costs.8. Yakima, WAEmployed population 89,640Unemployment rate 6.4%Annual mean wage $42,680Located only three hours from Olympia, Yakima continues our trend of areas wit h beautiful scenery, but not so great jobs.The area also has seen its unemployment rate decrease over the last year, but has also seen its average wage pay fall as well.9. Merced, CAEmployed population 69,200Unemployment rate 8.7%Annual mean wage $45,230With the fifth-worst unemployment rate in the country, Merced offers little outside some nice Pueblo architecture and pretty countrysides.Year-over-year wages have also fallen for the area as well.10. Yuba City, CAEmployed population 42,770Unemployment rate 7.3%Annual mean wage $47,370Rounding out our bottom 10, Yuba City also has the 10th-worst unemployment rate in the country, too.Similar to Yuma, the area has come a long way since the early 2010s when its unemployment rate was much higher.For a list of the worst 50 job markets, check out this table belowThis article first appeared on Zippia.