Simultaneous Submissions for Literary Magazines

Simultaneous Submissions for Literary MagazinesSimultaneous Submissions for Literary MagazinesA simultaneous submission is the submission of the saatkorn short story or another piece of writing to more than one literary magazine or publisher at the same time. When submitting work, it is important to check whether or not the publication accepts simultaneous submissions. Why Some Journals Prohibit Simultaneous Submissions When editors put an issue of a literary journal together, theyre thinking about how all the stories and poems will work with each other to essentially create a book. It makes their lives more difficult if theyve planned an issue to include a certain story, and then find out from the author that theyve already promised it to someone else. Additionally, if a reader is excited about discovering a new piece and cant wait to get it out to the world, finding out that they will not be the one to publish it (and that another literary magazine or journal will) can be extre mely disappointing for an ambitious and talented editor. Pros and Cons of Simultaneous Submissions for Writers Obviously a storys chances of getting published go up if its being seen by more people at the same time so in general, we like simultaneous submissions. On the other hand, literary journals that dont accept simultaneous submissions do tend to respond more quickly. So you dont necessarily have to write a journal off just because they dont take them. You will just have to be more patient. However, if you are rejected from a magazine that does not accept simultaneous submissions, immediately send the piece out again. How to Know If a Journal Accepts Simultaneous Submissions Finding out whether a journal takes simultaneous submissions or not will be part of your research if youre planning to send a story out to a lot of journals and magazines at once. The lists of literary journals on this site include this informationwhen its available. The Novel Short Story Writers M arket book also specifies which journals and magazines accept simultaneous submissions. For the most up-to-date information, of course, you may always check the journals website. If a magazines information page does not mention simultaneous submissions at all, it is safe to assume that they do accept work that is being sent out to multiple magazines. It is good form, however, if your work is accepted at one magazine, to let the other magazines you have submitted to know that the piece is no longer available for publication. You can do this with a short note to the editors you sent the story too, mentioning where you will be published and that you hope that in the future you will be able to publish with them as well.

5 genius Slack apps you never knew you needed

5 genius Slack apps you never knew you needed5 genius Slack apps you never knew you neededIf you use Slack (a popular professional messaging system) for work, you may be familiar with how it works. The tool makes it possible to create specific discussion channels, chat with another team member directly or make a fun group chat with several of your bestie coworkers.But you probably didnt know that Slack also hosts a ton of awesome apps that could make your workday that much more productive.These five apps not only make using Slack more efficient, but also connect with all of the other parts of your work, too. Basically, theyre here to help you kill it at your job. We dont know how we lived without these apps, but were never going back.1. ArcIf you or another team member use Google Analytics to measure your companys success, you can have reports sent directly to your personal or shared Slack channels. How, you ask? Arc, an easy-to-download Slack app that connects to your Google Analyti cs account, will provide you with instant reports so that you wont have to leave your chat to find what youre looking for. Typing /arc will prompt the app to ask what type of data youre looking for and share it accordingly.2. DiggBotDepending on your industry (and your personal interests), you might start your day by scouring the news. DiggBot aggregates content from 10 million web feeds and more than 200 million tweets, then the apps human editors pick from the best and put them into personalized algorithms for you. When you connect it to Slack, you can search certain keywords (or more broadly) by typing /digg.3. MeekanYou likely have a separate scheduling system you use for hen you need to meet with colleagues, but what if you could set up meeting times within slack? Meekan takes care of that. When you add the app to Slack, not only can you schedule a time to chat with a teammate, but the app also syncs with everyones calendars and shows you times that certain people have availabl e for meetings. Cool, right? schriftart /meekan to begin your scheduling.4. Monkey Test ItNo matter what industry youre in, your company probably has a website or product shown on a website. To ensure that your web product is as solid as possible, add Monkey Test It to your slack account. When you type /monkeytest and then the URL of a website, the app will search and pick it apart to find errors like broken links, JavaScript issues and even missing photos.5. Hour StackNeed some organization in your life? Hour Stack helps you track your time on certain tasks and helps you plan out your day based on what tasks you have and how youd like to achieve them. Type /hourstackstart or /hourstop with the name of the task youre completing, and it will track how much time you spent on that. Even more so, the app will give you a visual representation of how youre currently spending your time so you can be more efficient in the future.This article first appeared on Swirled.

The real reason Apple, Google want you to use your phone less

The real reason Apple, Google want you to use your phone lessThe real reason Apple, Google want you to use your phone lessThis week Apple follows Google by announcing features to help people cut back on their tech use. Why would the companies that make your phone want you to use it less? If tech is hijacking your brain with their irresistible products, as some tech critics claim, why are unterstellung companies now acting against their own interests? Perhaps the tech giants have had a change of heart or have been persuaded by public pressure to change their ways? Hardly. I studied the sophisticated psychology behauptung companies deploy to keep people hooked and wrote a book about how they do it. At first glance, it appears their business model would benefit from addiction. The more you use your phone, the more money they make through the apps you buy and the ads you view.However, the addiction story falls short when considering the long-term interests of unterstellung companies. App le and Google are making it easier for consumers to cut back on phone use because it is in their interest to do so. In this case, whats good for the user is also good for these companies bottom lines. Apple and Google dont want you to get addicted. Addiction is a compulsive harmful behavior. Rather, theyd prefer you form healthy habits with your digital devices.Safety = salesConsider why you wear a seatbelt. In 1968, the Federal Government mandated that seat belts come equipped in all cars. However, nineteen years before any such regulation, American car makers started offering seat belts as a feature. The laws came well after car makers started offering seatbelts because thats what consumers wanted. Car makers who sold safer cars sold more.Similarly, thousands of third-party apps have given smartphone owners ways to moderate tech use with tools to help them monitor how much time they spend online, turn off access to certain sites, and reduce digital distraction - tools very simila r to what Apple and Google recently announced. I started writing about this burgeoning trend, in what I called attention retention devices, back in early 2015 and today there are more digital wellness products than ever.As they often do with successful apps built on their platforms, Apple and Google took note of what consumers wanted and decided to incorporate these features as standard - just as car makers did with seat belts in the 1950s. They also went beyond what app makers can do by adding features only the operating system makers can offer, like batch notifications to reduce the frequency of intraday interruptions and the ability to put the phone in shush mode by flipping it over.Safer shipsThe history of innovation is littered with examples of new technologies causing unintended harm. As cultural theorist Paul Virilio said, When you invent the ship, you also invent the shipwreck. Although the devices these modern shipbuilders make certainly have potential negative consequenc es, like overuse, its also in their interests to make their products less harmful.With few exceptions, when a product harms people, consumers tend to use it less often or find better alternatives. The feature fight between these two tech rivals benefits everyone. The move to help users create healthy habits with their devices is an example of competition making products better.Although they are certainly designed to be persuasive and user-friendly, we arent slaves to our technologies and it behooves us to stop thinking were powerless. The tech companies are taking steps to help users rein in device overuse. Now its our turn to put these features to use, buckle down, and buckle up.Heres the gistAlthough it may seem against their interests, Apple and Google know helping people use their phone less is good for their businesses.With very few exceptions, when a product harms people, they use it less or look for alternatives.Apple and Google have an incentive to fix harmful aspects of the ir just like car makers have an incentive to make cars safer.This article first appeared on Nir Far.The real reason Apple, Google want you to use your phone lessThis week Apple follows Google by announcing features to help people cut back on their tech use. Why would the companies that make your phone want you to use it less? If tech is hijacking your brain with their irresistible products, as some tech critics claim, why are these companies now acting against their own interests? Perhaps the tech giants have had a change of heart or have been persuaded by public pressure to change their ways? Hardly. I studied the sophisticated psychology these companies deploy to keep people hooked and wrote a book about how they do it. At first glance, it appears their business model would benefit from addiction. The more you use your phone, the more money they make through the apps you buy and the ads you view.However, the addiction story falls short when considering the long-term interests of these companies. Apple and Google are making it easier for consumers to cut back on phone use because it is in their interest to do so. In this case, whats good for the user is also good for these companies bottom lines. Apple and Google dont want you to get addicted. Addiction is a compulsive harmful behavior. Rather, theyd prefer you form healthy habits with your digital devices.Safety = salesConsider why you wear a seatbelt. In 1968, the Federal Government mandated that seat belts come equipped in all cars. However, nineteen years before any such regulation, American car makers started offering seat belts as a feature. The laws came well after car makers started offering seatbelts because thats what consumers wanted. Car makers who sold safer cars sold more.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreSimilarly, thousands of third-party apps have given smartphone owners ways to moderate tech use with tools to help them monitor how much time they spend online, turn off access to certain sites, and reduce digital distraction - tools very similar to what Apple and Google recently announced. I started writing about this burgeoning trend, in what I called attention retention devices, back in early 2015 and today there are more digital wellness products than ever.As they often do with successful apps built on their platforms, Apple and Google took note of what consumers wanted and decided to incorporate these features as standard - just as car makers did with seat belts in the 1950s. They also went beyond what app makers can do by adding features only the operating system makers can offer, like batch notifications to reduce the frequency of intraday interruptions and the ability to put the phone in shush mode by flipping it over.Safer shipsThe history of innovation is littered with examples of new technologies causing unintended harm. As cultural theorist Paul Virilio said, When you invent the ship, you also invent the shipwreck. Although the devices these modern shipbuilders make certainly have potential negative consequences, like overuse, its also in their interests to make their products less harmful.With few exceptions, when a product harms people, consumers tend to use it less often or find better alternatives. The feature fight between these two tech rivals benefits everyone. The move to help users create healthy habits with their devices is an example of competition making products better.Although they are certainly designed to be persuasive and user-friendly, we arent slaves to our technologies and it behooves us to stop thinking were powerless. The tech companies are taking steps to help users rein in device overuse. Now its our turn to put these features to use, buckle down, and buckle up.Heres the gistAlthough it may seem against their interests, Apple and Google know helping people use their phone less is good for their businesses.Wi th very few exceptions, when a product harms people, they use it less or look for alternatives.Apple and Google have an incentive to fix harmful aspects of their just like car makers have an incentive to make cars safer.This article was originally published on June 13, 2018, and first appeared on Nir Far.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know 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 be productive when your life is in chaos

How to be productive when your life is in chaosHow to be productive when your life is in chaosIn a perfect world, everything is steady. You can make plans that actually come true 100% of the time. You can anticipate things in advance.But as you and I both know, thats leid how life works.In real life, a single random (and unexpected) event can suddenly screw up all your plans, goals, and good intentions to make a change. Think of A family member who passes away.Getting pregnant.Getting into a car accident.A calamity at work that causes bankruptcy.Falling in love.Unplanned events can disrupt everything. Ive experienced that several times in my life. And theres notlagehing you can do to prevent unexpected events.To be clear, when I talk about chaos, Im not talking about adverse events. Sometimes, good things can also disrupt our focus. Life can be unpredictable.And despite that unpredictability, we still have to function. We must wake up, treat the people in our lives with respect, do o ur work, and find inner calm. The way I see it, we have two choices.We accept that life is chaos and find a way to adapt ourselves.We refuse to adapt and become miserable because life is hard.To me, its a no-brainer. I choose the former. But how do you adapt when life is uncertain? How do you still manage to be productive when you cant even catch your breath before you have to absprache with the next thing?Here are 3 tips that can help you with those challenges.1. Stay focused on your tasksWhen something important interrupts your life, its easy to develop tunnel vision. Before you know it, your whole life can be consumed by something random. Lets say you fall in love with someone.And all of a sudden you cant think of anything else but that person. You cant focus on your work. You forget about your friends. You dont go to the gym anymore. You just want to spend time with that person.Even though its great to be in love, theres more to life.Sure, enjoying today matters. But we cant all ow ourselves to forget where we are going in life. We cant neglect our work, family, friends, and health- under any circumstances.To stay focused and not give up my ideals, I keep reminding myself of why I do what I do. I do that through daily journaling. No matter how hectic your life is, you can always find 10 minutes to sit down and reflect. No excuses.Plus, I keep looking at my goals almost every day. That reminds me of where I want to go. And when you know where you want to go, youll keep going. Its as simple as that.Want to hear more tips about staying focused during chaotic times?Listen to my latest podcast geschehnis about it.2. Work in short burstsAlways be prepared to get work done. Every time you have a moment to yourself, dont play with your phone, but instead, squeeze in some work. Even if its only 8 minutes.I bring my laptop and notebook with me wherever I go. Those two things are always by my side. When my life lacks structure, I whip out the laptop at any free moment I have.Doesnt matter what time it is, where I am, or how long I can work- when I get the chance,I work.But working in short bursts is not that easy. After all, you cant truly focus. In a perfect world, you have hours of time blocked for a single important task.Thats how you do deep work.Working in short burstsonlyworks if you know what you have to do (Step 1).Thats why I always keep a long list of things that I have to do. So when I work in short bursts, I know that I cant waste my time browsing the internet or thinking, What should I do next?The process is simple. I grab my laptop, look at my list, and pick one thing that I feel like doing at that time. My list consists of essential tasks. So it doesnt matter which task gets done first.For example, this is about the ninth time (I lost count) Im working on this article. My life has no structure right now. But thats okay. I still write my articles.Remember Your goal is not to work like this forever. When youve weathered the storm,ge t back to your regular routines.3. Fuel yourselfLife can be demanding. You need proper fuel to handle the physical and mental stress that you endure.Im no diet expert. But I am an expert onmypersonal diet. Usually, Im not a fan of trial and error. But when it comes to dieting, its my go-to strategy.Ive tried many different diets and eating patterns. I currently eat mostly protein and unsaturated fat as my first meal, which is around 1130am. In other words, I skip breakfast.Thats what they call intermittent fasting these days. Theres nothing new about that. People have been skipping breakfast for ages.Look, I cant give you diet recommendations because its different for every person. But I can share a few things you should considerDont believe everything you read from the health industry. Everybody has something to sell (Im not only talking about products but also ideas).Distinguish the difference between eating patterns (when you eat, how often, etc.) and diets (the type of foods you consume like protein, fat, carbs).Be careful with experimentation. Only try things that are NOT harmful to your body (dont starve yourself, dont try weird diets like eating red meat only).Keep notes on how you feel after what food you eat. Exclude things from your diet that make you feel bad.Thats how Ive found the ideal foods and eating pattern for me. For example, I eat rice every evening. I love it. Without eating rice, I get hungry very quickly and dont feel as sharp. Should I stop eating rice because some random internet person says so? No, of course not.Finding structure in chaosIn the past, I hated uncertainty. I think thats something you learn as you grow up. Get a safe job, is what people say.But they dont tell you that a safe job will ultimately make you lazy and weak. Why? Because youresafe.Jordan Peterson said it best in12 Rules For Life An Antidote to ChaosOrder is not enough. You cant just be stable, and secure, and unchanging, because there are still vital and import ant new things to be learned.On the other hand, uncertainty forces action.Thats why Ive grown to love uncertainty. It forces me to find solutions to every challenge I face.And once you live your life that way, you cant even function properly without challenges. When youve reached that stage, know that youreactuallysafe.Thisarticlefirst appeared onDarius Foroux.

Using Indeed Resume

Using Indeed Resume If you are thinking about where to receive a professional resume or cover letter, then youve come to the proper spot. A professionally written resume or CV provides a lot more than simply listing your skills in a typical way. Resume writing can appear intimidating, particularly if youve never done it before. Make sure that you select a curriculum vitae format thats suitable for the position youre applying for. Speaking of unique, the main purpose of your resume is to make you stick out from the remainder of the folks applying for equal job and another means to create that happen is to use action verbs and power words (also known as resume verbs). Its also important to think about the font of work you really are interested in being hired to do. A superb editing job will take just a little longerand some particular tactics intended to catch resume errors. You will likely discover some good continue web templates on the net which you can follow. If youre aski ng for an executive position, then you likely require a resume that allows for many of details. However tempting it may be to stretch the truth, lying on your resume is always a poor idea. Theres no doubt that a resume which is both cohesive and professional will have a much better likelihood of standing from the crowd even supposing its made utilizing a template. To increase your probability of discovering the interview, youll need to at all times customize your work application predicated on which subsequently template is easily the most appropriate to use. Nearly every business and recruiter uses keywords to recognize qualified candidates. Recruiters have to scan a whole lot of resumes over a brief period of time to detect the ideal candidate theyll hire. 1 advantage for employers to internet resumes is the substantial cost saving in comparison to traditional hiring methods. They are important to folks who wish to construct all their careers. Moreover, you may wind up in a j ob which you cant do. Each time you submit an application for a new job, check your resume to make sure that it is not only targeted, but in addition current. Even in case youve never held an official job, its still true that you have life experience thats applicable to the work search. The very first step towards getting your fantasy job is to make an excellent first impression. Alas, many job seekers become overwhelmed before they even begin. Whether youre putting your resume together yourself or with the assistance of a friend or professional, there are plenty of areas that each job seeker should know about that can inadvertently cause your resume to go rejected. When youre searching for work, dont rely on just one method to locate jobs. Federal jobs often need you to have experience in a special schriftart of work for some period of time. You may offer a concise description of accomplishments and obligations for each. Understanding how to tailor your resume will obvious ly offer you an advantage. You also have to speak about past experience. Do not be concerned if you dont have any legal experience yet. Resume objectives could be a bit controversial. Resumes may be used for a number of reasons, but most often theyre utilised to secure new employment. They may be organized in different ways. Infographic resumes supply you with the chance to creatively show off your finest assets. Our resume builder is the quickest approach to create a resume that will allow you to get your fantasy job. The string of keywords might seem odd, but nonetheless, it almost guarantees that recruiters who want people with your distinctive skill-set will see you. Otherwise, you might be wasting time. There is not any time for procrastination once it comes to getting your perfect job.

Surprising Facts About Sharelatex Writing a Resume

Surprising Facts About Sharelatex Writing a Resume Make sure you will only writer down references which you think will offer positive feedback on you. Resume is not merely a document. however, it defines you and is the very first important key that ensures your prospective employer takes interest in you. The references are kept in a bibtex file. Your resumes are going to have properly aligned bullet points that make it simple for recruiters to rapidly scan through and spielblttchen out the critical elements in your document. The writers that are appointed to draft the resume templates are selected on account of their proficiency. A proper resume template can allow you to stick out among the competition. Even should you not possess design skills, you will nonetheless have the ability to create a really professional resume using a CV template. It is crucial to plan your CV before you begin writing it. If youre in the procedure for applying for different jobs, you may use a n expert CV template to create effective resumes. There are lots of places to get templates for nursing CVs including our on-line service Our service provides nursing CV writing and in addition to help with developing Curriculum Vitae for RNs all around the world. Writing resume with the assistance of resume templates readily available on the net has become the fruchtwein efficient method of writing resumes that ensure that youre using the correct format and correct information thats proper for the job youre applying for. Using Sharelatex Writing a Resume Once theres the perfect sample in addition to the proper info, you can create a winning resume quickly and that dream job will be yours. By crafting a resume for a specific job makes it sure that youre adding the particular details that are necessary for the job. Lots of people struggle to assemble a resume they are contented with, and utilize that resume to assist them to land work. Each and every work type needs different s ort of resumes. The best method is to select the support of Resume builder for writing a resume so you could not loose the work prospect. There are various tips in writing resumes you may follow to create a resume which is among a type that will draw in the interest of your employers.

Air Force Basic Training Coin Ceremony

Air Force Basic Training Coin CeremonyAir Force Basic Training Coin CeremonyOn Thursday of graduation week from Air Force Basic Military Training, a special ceremony is held to mark the transition from trainee to airman. At the Airmans coin ceremony, which many airmen consider to be one of the most significant events of their careers, each trainee receives a coin that designates the end of their training period. Some of the coins are for special recognition. Air Force Coin Ceremony Friends and family are invited to attend this ceremony. Details about time and place of the coin ceremony will be available at the reception center, and in the graduation notice that is sent to them a couple of weeks before your scheduled graduation. The ceremony lasts about 30 minutes and is usually presided over by the Air Force Basic Training commanding officer. Military Coin History and Background Military coins, whether commanders coins, challenge coins, or unit and squadron coins, have become increasingly popular throughout all branches of the armed services. Stories of where the custom originated vary widely. One of the most accepted stories traces it to World War I when a wealthy lieutenant had bronze unit medallions struck for his squadron. As the story goes, a squadron pilot who welches shot down and captured behind German lines ended up with nothing but that medallion to identify himself after his escape. Ultimately, the identifying coin ended up saving him from being executed by the French as a spy. There are other, similar stories of the origin of the military coin, most of them concerning a challenge, where the coin is used for identification purposes. Challenge Coins The squadrons tradition of medallion or coin carrying continued, with challenges regularly made to ensure all members had theirs handy. A unit member who couldnt quickly produce the medallion when challenged had to buy the challenger a drink. But if the medallion was on hand, the challenger had to buy. Over the years, some units have continued this tradition. But more commonly, military coins have become a symbol of affiliation thats used to boost morale, foster esprit de corps, and honor service. Different Air Force Coins The Airmans coin originally had an image of an eagle clawing its way off the coins surface. A more recent rendition shows the Air Force symbol instead of the eagle. While the first and most meaningful coin is given at graduation, airmen may receive other coins throughout their military careers, including those presented to them by a first sergeant, chief master sergeant or even the president for valor and meritorious service.

My Engineers Notebook Dylon Rockwell

My Engineers Notebook Dylon Rockwell My Engineers Notebook Dylon Rockwell My Engineers Notebook Dylon RockwellASME member Dylon Rockwell is an airframe design and integration engineer at the Boeing Company in Ridley, Pa., where he serves as a principal investigator for manufacturing technologies. After joining Boeing in 2011, Dylon welches assigned to the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft program. The V-22 combines the vertical performance of a helicopter with the speed and range of a fixed-wing aircraft, is used primarily in cargo and crew delivery. After receiving training in variation analysis software, Dylon went on to perform analysis for Boeings Crew Space Transportation (CST-100) Starliner, Space Launch System and Sikorsky Boeing SB1 Defiant programs to quantify and mitigate assembly risk. A member of ASME since 2013, Dylon is a new member of the Societys Y14.46 Committee Support Group. He received a bachelors degree in aeronautics and astronautics engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2011, and a masters degree in systems engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology in 2015.Whats inside your engineers notebook?My notebook contains thoughts on structural designs and manufacturing processes, primarily as they pertain to work. For instance, it includes notes on different types of casting and forging techniques and various polymer- and composite-joining techniques.Whose notebook would you most like to peek into? Why?I think I would pick Robert L. Pinckney. He was the pioneer of the V-22 composite aft fuselage, which was constructed using automated fiber placement in the early 1990s. He was an engineer with a vision who executed it.Dylon RockwellHow and when did you know you wanted to become an engineer?It was when I began thinking about high school and I applied to the Science and Engineering Magnet in Dallas. I think thats around the time I realized what an engineer actually was. Ive been tinkering with stuff since I was little, and al ways enjoyed math and science. But that was the time when someone actually told me what I was interested in was engineering.Whats the most exciting project youve ever worked on?I would have to say that supporting the V-22 reliability schritte was the most exciting project, because we were really able to make an impact for our customers. They were constantly having to replace the V-22 fittings due to low reliability of the part. My task was to improve the reliability of the component. So, I had to opportunity to address an issue that had a real impact on the customer, who now doesnt have to replace the part constantly.What do you think youd be doing if you hadnt become an engineer?I think I would probably be in the hospitality industry. I really enjoy planning different kind of vorstellungs. I did a lot of event planning in college. And I would call myself a people person. So I think hospitality is an area that I would have gravitated toward. Probably not hospitality as in hotel mana gement, but rather event planning for a city or general event planning.Whats your favorite activity when youre not working?Ive recently gotten into dancing. One of my friends suggested that I try it, and I said, Why not? I enjoy the pulse of salsa and bachata music and exhilarating movements of the dance. I really got into it. Its something I do after work.Was there a book or a movie that piqued your interest in science or inspired you to become an engineer?Well before I knew what engineering was, I read several books on space exploration that piqued my interest in engineering. I cant recall the titles, though.Who are your heroes, either within the engineering profession or in the rest of your life?My elementary school was named after Dr. Ronald E. McNair, a physicist and an astronaut, who passed away in the Challenger accident. While in elementary school, I learned about him through second hand accounts, but when I attended MIT, I met several alumni who knew him. His contemporaries talked about how gracious he was with his time as he taught them physics, ensuring they were able to excel as he has.Whats the most meaningful or rewarding aspect of being connected to engineering?I would say that because Im an engineer and have a network of other engineers around me, that when things come out I hear about them first. Someone has a new app, for instance, and theyre looking for someone to try it out. I tend to be that republik guinea pig. So Ive become an early adopter. Alternatively, Im an engineer, so I also have to opportunity to create different things. I think those are probably the biggest benefits of being an engineer.What does ASME mean to you?ASME means sharing solutions to engineering problems through standards and other media for the advancement of the global engineering community. I am now participating on one of the standards committees for ASME Y14.46 because I feel it is very important to be personally involved in this knowledge sharing. I was also re cently certified for the ASME Y14.5 standard. From a career development aspect, that certification lets people know that I took this extra step to show that I know what Im talking about when it comes to GDT (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing).I would say that because Im an engineer and have a network of other engineers around me, that when things come out I hear about them first.Dylon Rockwell

How to dress for the promotion you want... and level up your look for the promotion you just got

How to dress for the promotion you want... and level up your look for the promotion you just gotHow to dress for the promotion you want... and level up your look for the promotion you just gotToday, you might be the junior sales assistant, but you have ambitions for mora. Until you get there, however, how do you signal that youre ready for a promotion? Through your impeccable work, of course and how you present yourself, says fashion designer and personal brand consultant Fotini Copeland.Dressing a notch or two above your colleagues can be tricky, especially when so many workplaces are business casual. But Copeland told Ladders about a coterie of classic pieces that will have you outfitting yourself for the job you want and broadcasting your intentions clearly. No more summer dresses and sandals you mean business.A tailored trouser.Get it professionally altered if you must it makes a difference. I think its really important to remember that fit is really key to everything that we have, said Copeland. If it fits your silhouette, your body can you look like you spent a lot of money.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreA nice blazer. I think that is something that one needs to understand right away, Copeland said of the versatility of this classic piece. I think a really nice blazer and pant can look fantastic. If the work environment permits denim, thats a gorgeous look.It can also be paired with a dress or skirt, she said. Whether its a pleated maxi or midi-length. Just be mindful of the skirt length.A shift dress.A lovely sheath looks different ways depending on your choice of footwear. A shift dress is beautiful to wear you can wear those with a really nice flat. If you want to put on a high heel, it makes it an entirely different look.Polish, polish, polish.If you have your sights set on better roles, your look should be extra-finished. Its not just fashi on. Your nails and your pedicure should be done. Being mindful of your hair and make koranvers that its polished whether its a great ponytail, a nice updo, or beach waves.If you want to get to the next level, Copeland told Ladders, you want people to, once theyve met you, to walk away with that self-respect that you have communicated, that empowerment.Help, I did get the promotion and I need help taking my look up a notchThis problem has two sides many people, both men, and women find themselves getting a promotion and then finding their wardrobe or personal presentation isnt as quite up to snuff now that theyre in senior-level meetings with a whole new group of smartly-dressed people.The Ladders asked Copeland how someone could level up quickly and stand out in the right way.New shoes. There are key pieces to invest in, and your shoes always say something about a look, said Copeland. Investing in your shoes is sort of like the finishing look. It says something.Make sure your dr ess or suit are always pressed. You dont always have to be running to the dry-cleaners. One of the best things that you can invest in is a little hand-held steamer. Theres really no excuse for not having pressed clothes today. Having neat and wrinkle-free clothes will add an extra level of polish.Accessorize tastefully.It doesnt need to be a big statement necklace in fact, watch out for that (Trying too hard, you immediately send out a message). Instead, a nice accessorymight be that great tote that you want to carry.Whether its a bracelet, a new purse, or a scarf, You want to make sure youre always classy, said Copeland. Youre always telling that person, I deserve that promotion. I am worthy of that promotion.Pay attention to details.Even your eyeglasses might need replacement. Are your frames out-of-date and unfashionable? To look your best, said Copeland, make sure that the frame really is suited for your face. A trip to Warby Parky might be due.Yes, you should wear makeup. Make up is important, Copeland insisted. In todays business environment, its simply part of looking put-together, especially after you reach a certain level. A lot of people say, Well, I dont wear makeup, or, I dont really know how to wear makeup the thing is, that you dont even have to wear a lot of makeup. If you dont know how, today you can walk into most stores, and there is someone that can help you.Finally, if youre in the mood to break out a power look, Copeland said its as easy as wearing time-honored silhouettes and avoiding trends. Its always a matter of just keeping it classic, she said. That little black dress silhouette. That can mean many different things today, but I think just that classic sheathOr you could be wearing it with a faux leather jacket that also commands and gets the message of power.Ultimately, its about you.Its about how you look in the mirror, and what that mirror is saying back to you. Do I feel great?