WoeBot is a robot that gives you a therapy session at your desk

WoeBot is a robot that gives you a therapy session at your deskWoeBot is a robot that gives you a therapy session at your deskThis we know Too many people struggle with their mental health in silence, especially at work. The stigma around mental health is still strong.Its time to change that. About one in five Americansare depressed, a condition that can wreck a persons mood, relationships, and productivity. More than half of people suffering from depression havent sought any treatment for it in the past year despite the painful consequences.Enter Silicon Valley techies with a solution that cuts out the middle man - or any man at all. If you cant (or dont want to) talk to humans about your problems, why elend try a judgment-free chatbot?Created by a team of Stanford psychologists, WoeBot is a Facebook Messenger bot thats programmed to monitor your moods by checking in with you daily on how youre feeling.Heres how it works WoeBot is based on cognitive behavioral therapy principles whe re you learn to break out of negative patterns by identifying their causes and by putting those negative thoughts in perspective.You can tell WoeBot how youre feeling and it will offer feedback, and suggest helpful videos and word games.I can capture patterns of your moodWhen I tried the two-week free trial, WoeBot first began by explaining its purpose to me Im hoping to capture a snapshot of your emotional life as it unfolds in real timeThe aim is that over time I can capture patterns of your mood that we can reflect on together and perhaps even link certain moods to certain situations.The word capture caught me off guard. Was this a chat with a friendly robot or an animal poacher?I was never under any delusion that I was talking to a real therapist, but for those that may feel like youre talking to someone with a medical license, Woebot offers a disclaimer.This might surprise you, butI am a robot, WoeBot will tell you before beginning a session. As smart as I may seem, Im notlage capable of really understanding what you need.This low bar of expectations made me feel like I was wasting my time. To spice the session up, I decided to go off script from the multiple choice, pre-selected answers Woebot offered me in conversations. I typed the word suicide and Woebot immediately responded since I had triggered its crisis systems.If you tell WoeBot about suicidal thoughts or self-harm, it will direct you to emergency help services, but it wont get you physically there. After informing me of emergency hotlines, Woebot changed topics and asked if I would like to select an anxiety buster activity or listen to relaxing music.The interaction served as one mora reminder that I was talking to an algorithm, filled with sophisticated rules and systems, yes, but not human empathy. If I really had needed serious help, I shouldnt turn to a chatbot.We trust robots with our feelings more than humansSo if WoeBot doesnt believe its really understanding what you need, whats the ben efit in using it?It appears that simply having our words heard- even by a robot- helps alleviate a lot of our stress. At the very least, WoeBot has been found to have more value than a self-help e-book. Before WoeBot was released to the commercial masses, it was subjected to empirical research and peer review. In a 70-participant experiment, people who used WoeBot over a self-help e-book self-reported lower depression and anxiety levels.Apparently, we also feel more comfortable talking to robot therapists than human ones. A 2014 study on a similar therapy bot found that participants who thought they were talking to a robot therapist were more likely to disclose what was really bothering them and have a productive therapy session.When the participants were told that humans were behind the virtual therapist with a human face, they would clam up and show less signs of sadness. We feel less judged when we think its only a computer on the other side, researchers concluded.Not HIPAA-compl iantBut significant ethical and privacy hurdles remain for therapy chat bots to go mainstream. WoeBot promises that a human may never see what you type but thats not a promise it can keep. WoeBot is not a licensed medical provider bound by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act to keep your medical information private. Although WoeBot will anonymize its users, Facebook can still read the content of your messages and know exactly who you are.When therapy and technology collide, it also inevitably leads to ethical minefields. As reported by The Verge, therapists on the Talkspace app are not always able to report patients to authorities when they discuss dangerous situations due to the apps anonymity.So talk about your feelings with a therapy bot if it helps you work through problems. But know that for better or worse, a bot is not the only one listening in.CORRECTION (11/27/17) This article originallycontained an imprecise description of the ability of therapists on t he Talkspace app to report patients to authorities.

Determining Active Duty Rank for Prior Service

Determining Active Duty Rank for Prior ServiceDetermining Active Duty Rank for Prior ServicePrior tafelgeschirr members who enlist in the active duty Army will have their initial enlistment rank determined as follows Current Army Reserve and Army National Guard Members A current member of the Army Reserves or Army National Guard who has completed Initial Active Duty Training (IADT)?? (1) If prior service applicant has bedrngnis been awarded an MOS and enlists within 12 months from the date released from active duty (IADT), the enlistment pay grade will be the grade held at time of release from IADT, unless the Reserve Component has promoted the applicant to a higher grade. Applicant must produce DA Form 4187 approving the promotion to the higher grade. (2) If applicant has been awarded an MOS and enlists within 12 months from the date released from active duty (IADT), the enlistment pay grade will be the grade held at time of release from IADT but not less than E-2. (3) If applic ant has been awarded an MOS and has 12 months service after release from IADT, the enlistment grade will be the grade currently held up to the grade of SPC (E-5). Applicants in the Army Reserves and Army National Guard who hold the rank of SGT (E-5) and above, will have their active duty grades determined according to the rules below.? Former Members of the Regular Army, Reserves, and National Guard (1) If applicant was last separated from any Component or is a current member of the Army Reserves or Army National Guard in grades E-1 through E-4 with not more than 7 years Active Federal Service (AFS) and enlists within 24 months from the date of separation, the enlistment grade will be the same grade held at time of separation. If enlisting more than 24 months from completion of military service obligation, reduce one grade for every additional 6 months, but do not go below the grade of PV2 (E-2) unless separated as PV1 (E-1). (2) If applicant was last separated from the active d uty Army in the grade of SGT (E-5) with not more than 12 years total active service and enlists within 24 months following separation, or is a current member of the Army National Guard or Army Reserves, the enlistment grade will be SGT, provided the applicant has completed the appropriate NCOES leadership requirements or its equivalent and provided a valid vacancy exists for the primary military occupational series (PMOS) in the grade of SGT. If no vacancy exists in former PMOS, the enlistment grade will be SGT, provided applicant accepts retraining in the MOS provided by the Army menschenwrdig Resources Command and does not have more than 12 years active Federal service. If enlisting after 24 months from completion of military service, the enlistment grade will be determined by the Army Human Resources Command. (3) If applicant was last separated from any Component or is a current member of the Army Reserves or Army National Guard in the grade of SGT with not more than 12 years AF S, or in the grade of SSG (E-6) with not more than 17 years AFS, or in the grade of SFC (E-7) through SGM (E-9) , regardless of years of service but with fewer than 20 years, the enlistment grade and eligibility will be determined by the Army Human Resources Command. Applicants with more than the numbers of years indicated above are not eligible for enlistment in the active duty Army. Former Members of Non-Army Components Former members of the Air Force, Navy, kriegsmarine Corps, and Coast Guard, including current and former members of their Reserve Components,will have their active duty Army rank determined by the Army Human Resources Command, after an examination of their military records and experience. All prior service, regardless of component, are authorized to enlist at the advanced paygrade for non-prior service, if that is more advantageous.

14 Reasons This is a Perfect Recent College Graduate Resume

14 Reasons This is a Perfect Recent College Graduate Resume14 Reasons This is a Perfect Recent College Graduate Resume14 Reasons This is a Perfect Recent College Grad ResumeIf youre unsure where to start or what to include in your entry-level college grad resume, were here to helpTopResume recently partnered with TheJobNetwork to produce a webinar all about resume writing for the recent college graduate.Watch the following video to learn how to write the perfect recent-graduate resume for an entry-level position.Also, check out a sample resume below to help craft the perfect resume for your job search.Below are 14 reasons why this is an excellent resume for a recent college graduate.1. He used a professional-looking email addressThe email address fratbro4lifedomain.com may have been funny when you were in college, but its not the best choice to represent your professional brand in the working world. Do yourself a favor and platzset up a professional-looking email address thats reserv ed for your job-seeking activities.2. It includes a customized link to his LinkedIn profileNot only is LinkedIn a great place to build your professional brand and make connections, but recruiters also expect to find you on there. In fact, a survey found that mora than 90 percent of employers use LinkedIn to search for and evaluate job candidates. Make it easy for them to find you by including the link to your profile at the top of your resume. Take it a step further and customize your LinkedIn profile URL so it matches your brand and fits nicely on your resume.3. The professional summary isnt full of fluffIt can be tempting to throw a bunch of buzzwords such as ambitious and self-starter into the summary section of your college-grad resume, but employers know these are pure fluff and wont be impressed when they read them. Dont tell employers how youre a great team player. Instead, explain how you served on a committee to raise money for your lacrosse team or received accolades for a group project during your internship. Click on the following link for more tips to craft your professional summary.4. Nicholas optimized his resume with relevant keywordsYour job application needs to get past multiple gatekeepers before it makes it into the hands of a hiring manager. Take a look at the job listings youre interested in and identify the key terms and phrases that routinely pop up. If you have those skills or were exposed to that industry or process, incorporate them into your resume. You can add them to a Core Competencies section, similar to Nicholas resume, or incorporate them throughout the Work Experience section.5. There arent any mentions of high schoolHiring managers are interested in what youve done lately, not what you accomplished four or more years before you went to college. Focus on highlighting your activities, accomplishments, and the work experience that took place during your college career, calling special attention to anything that directly support s your job goals.6. He lists his GPAOnly list your GPA on your entry-level resume if its a 3.0/4.0 or higher. If the GPA in your major is higher than your overall GPA, feel free to use that instead. However, keep in mind that employers will know why you didnt include your GPA and may ask you about it during the interview process.7. Nicholas didnt include his courseworkIf youve held at least one internship thats relevant to your degree and career goals, theres no reason to also include a list of the courses you took. Employers will value your internship experience over the stuff you learned in the classroom any day of the week. However, if you did not intern, include a list of the 400-level courses you took that are most closely tied to your job goals to show hiring managers what subjects youre familiar with.8. It plays up Nicholas selling pointsThe format of your entry-level college-graduate resume will depend on the information you have to work with. If you have a ton of great inte rnship experience, highlight that just below your professional summary and education sections. If you didnt hold any jobs that were related to your future career, play up other information instead, such as the high-level courses you took, major projects you participated in, academic or athletic honors you received, or extra-curricular activities that demonstrate your leadership skills. In Nicholas case, we divided his experience into two categories so his relevant internships took the spotlight. 9. Each employer has a company descriptionHelp employers get a better understanding of the industries and work environments you were exposed to by including a line that describes each company with which you held an internship. If youre tight on space, feel free to eliminate this information for your summer jobs that arent related to your current career goals. You can also omit this information from your internships if they were all held at companies with big, well-known brand names.10. Nicho las bulleted the most important informationUse bullet points to draw attention to the information you believe recruiters will care most about. This may include an accomplishment or other major contribution you helped your team achieve.11. Action verbs are used to describe his work experienceNotice how the bullets under Nicholas roles begin with an action verb? This information focuses on how Nicholas contributed to an end result. When youre new to the workforce, you may not have many major accomplishments and contributions to include in your resume however, use action verbs (e.g. created, led, managed, improved, developed, built) to describe your activities.12. His extracurricular activities and honors are providedYour first resume out of college should play up your best selling points. This may include any projects or extracurricular activities you held while attending college, as well as any scholarships or other honors you received during that time. Click on the following link fo r more tips on how to build a resume using college involvement as experience. 13. Nicholas relevant skills are listedTake a closer look at the job descriptions that interest you and note what technical skills they expect you to possess. This may include proficiency with a particular software program or language skill thats considered valuable in your chosen field. If you have a working knowledge of these platforms, list them on your resume. If you keep seeing a skill or tool mentioned that you dont know much about, look for free or low-cost online courses on the topic to bolster your skill set. Resources such as edX, SkillShare, and Lynda.com are great places to start.14. References are not includedAs an entry-level professional, you only get one page of resume real estate dont waste it by adding references or the phrase References available upon request. Employers usually wont ask for this information until you make it to a face-to-face interview, and they know youll provide it if they request it.Looking for more samples and advice? Click on the following links to check out a recording of our recent resume-writing webinar and take a look at another recent college graduate resume sample I wrote for Business Insider.Click on the following link for more resume advice.Need help with your post-grad resume? Learn more about our professional resume-writing services to get a resume like the one above.Recommended ReadingBad Resume Advice You Should Completely IgnoreThe Hottest Entry-Level Jobs for Recent Grads17+ Job Resources for College Graduates

Mapping the best places for Millennials to make a living

Mapping the best places for Millennials to make a livingMapping the best places for Millennials to make a livingEarning an above-average wage early in a career is a critical predictor of long-term success. Raises and promotions compound over the course of several decades. This means that if young people start out earning relatively little compared to their peers, they tend to make less over their lifetimes. Our new map highlights the parts of the country where Millennials are earning the fruchtwein (and least) on an adjusted basis.We pulled our numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau, which tracked the median amount each age cohort made in 2016, the latest year in which comprehensive data was available. The Census Bureau defines Millennials as people born between 1982 and 2000. Another factor that influenced the data is the cost of living differences across the country. Knowing those differences, its clearly not surprising that people in Massachusetts earn more than those in Alabama. To account for that, we adjusted the figures to reflect the true cost of living in each region according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This creates a level playing field to compare income levels in different states. Our next step was to simply create a heat map of the country, showing which states have the highest (purple) and the lowest (light blue) median wages for Millennials.Here are the 10 states (plus Washington, DC) where Millennials earn the most money1. Massachusetts $80,3072. Minnesota $77,0903. North Dakota $76,8364. Washington, DC $75,2205. Maryland $74,7376. New Hampshire $73,9417. Wyoming $73,3458. Alaska $72,3749. New Jersey $72,15010. Virginia $71,397Millennials are an interesting group to study for a couple of different reasons. They are the most diverse generation in American history, more of them went to college than previous generations, and they are now the largest contingent in the workforce. Many of them also graduated in the middle of the Great Recession, which economists believe might have a lifelong impact on their wages.Determining where Millennials are doing well (and where they are not) indicates broader trends in the American economy. For example, theres a pocket of purple and dark blue states in the Upper Midwest where these younger adults tend to make above-average wages, as high as $77,090, on an adjusted scale, in Minnesota. The same can be said about the Northeast between Virginia and New Hampshire. These regions contrast with the South, where Texas is the highest state at $62.2K, coming in at number 32 in our list overall. The South clearly stands out as a lackluster region for Millennials in the labor market.Perhaps the biggest surprise on our map is the West Coast, which doesnt look that different from the South. The one exception is Washington ($70.4K), which is $7,000 higher than California ($62.9K). This highlights the fact that big tech companies are creating great jobs for a select group of skilled workers, but if making the most money is your primary goal, you have a better chance of succeeding if you move to Nebraska instead of California.Want to learn more about where the highest-paying jobs are located? Check out our map of companies that pay the most in every state.Data Table 1.1This article first appeared on HowMuch.

How to Talk to Your Boss About Work Life Balance

How to Talk to Your Boss About Work Life BalanceHow to Talk to Your Boss About Work Life BalanceFinding and keeping that elusive thing called work life balance is tough for most fathers. In an era when smartphones and other digital devices can allow us to be connected at work 24/7, no matter what our normal working hours, work tends to insert itself into family activities and personal time. A father can find it particularly difficult to successfully balance work, family and life when his employer or his supervisor is a workaholic himself or at least expects that level of time commitment of his employees. Some companies have a commitment to their employees work life balance but many employers do not. And with the ever increasing demands to do mora with less in todays corporate world, dads can find it difficult to keep those demands and the needs of their families in balance. At one point in my life, I had a anfhrer that was unusually demanding. I was on call 24/7 in his mind and neede d to answer my cell phone whenever he called, day or night, and needed a pretty good explanation if I didnt. I even programmed his ringtone as Hail to the Chief as a reminder that if he called, I needed to be there. So, if you find yourself in a situation where your work life balance is out of kilter and needs some rebalancing, you need to have the support, or at least the understanding of your boss. Here are some tips for talking with the boss about your need for work life balance. Remember the Strength of Your Position As you consider how to approach the boss, you need to remember that you come from a position of strength. Your employer has a lot invested in you in training and experience. He does not want you to burn out or to quit because you are unhappy or overburdened. If you think about it, your improved work life balance is a benefit to your employer, even if he doesnt get it yet. So, as you prepare, dont think about it as asking your boss for a favor think about the adv antage to him or her of your improved work life when you are better balanced. Focus on Productivity Your boss wants your best effort when you are on his clock. If you can find ways to accomplish more at work in your regular work schedule, the concern about you working around the clock will be less. So, start finding ways to be more focused and productive at work. For example, dont check emails all day long set aside time three or four times during the day when you will respond to emails. That will generate fewer interruptions and allow greater personal productivity. If you have a lot of meetings, work to make them shorter and more productive. If you have some repetitive tasks, find ways to do them faster and in more of a routine. Know the Facts Studies have shown over and over that workers with better work life balance are more productive, more loyal and better performers. So as you get ready to talk to the boss, obere extremitt yourself with some stats that show how a bett er work life balance can be a plus for him, the organization and you. Be Ready With Answers No boss likes to be presented with a schwierigkeit. They want to understand the issues and then be presented with good possible solutions. For example, if you are finding yourself going home later and later and you feel a need to get out of the office closer to on time, pose the problem to the boss and say something like, I know you might be worried about my work getting done on time if I leave earlier than I have been, but I could take work home so I could work for an hour after the kids are in bed or maybe I could come in a bit earlier the next morning. If you have a proposed solution to the problem, at least you are respecting his concerns and trying to find creative solutions. Approach the Boss Respectfully This conversation about work life balance will in many ways redefine your relationship. Make sure you have an attitude of cooperation, of finding compromise and direction. No r ecriminations or anger your purpose is to take steps toward a better balance. Speak in soft tones and with deference to his authority. Challenging him could create a negative here instead of a positive. Think of it as working together to solve any problem that arises at work. Be Prepared for Compromise You probably wont get everything you hope for from the conversation. But you should be able to find an answer that gets you closer to that delicate work life balance you are trying to find. Be willing to find a little middle ground - maybe a few more evenings at home without interruption or the ability to have a Saturday that is given entirely to your family. The process of getting closer to balance may take some time, and this conversation may be the first step in the journey. As you find answers that move you to a place where you have more time for your family and yourself, remember what a gift it is to have a supervisor that at least is willing to work with you. Keep the commit ments you make - both to your boss and to your family - and as the trust grows with the boss, more opportunities for addressing workplace issues will come. So stay focused, committed to making your time at work and at home more productive and positive, and as your work life and family life come into better balance, you will find greater peace inside yourself, knowing that you have chosen a way which will leave a legacy with your family forever.

Game Design Resume Tips & Guide

Game Design Resume Tips & Guide The Chronicles of Game Design Resume Concentrate on sharing skills that make you an excellent fit for the job which youre applying for. Show the recruiter theres a whole lot more you have to give. Concentrate on your relevantexperience. Now return to your own list and pick out the ones that youve found in the work ad. Theres even a work board where you are able to post your portfolio make it even more likely to be viewed by recruiters. If you work hard to compose a great resume, you will stick out from the crowd and be on the path to landing an incredible job in the game market. When you find a posting for your fantasy job, its simple to get excited about the idea of applying and landing it. If you wish to significantly increase your opportunity of getting work at a fantastic game studio, then yes There are geschftslebenes that dont only examine the technical parte of an individuals qualifications. A frequent mistake is to simply list you r jobs and schooling. Internship programs that are associated with the character of the job functions of the position that youre applying for allows the company to presume that youre already conscious of the tasks which are given to you should you qualify for employment. New Step by Step Roadmap for Game Design Resume Most current software has built-in PDF export, or it is possible to find completely free PDF export plug-ins on the web. Behance Network Behance has a wonderful collection of tools that permit you to make only the perfect portfolio for you. Worked with the business leadership to come up with the goals for the undertaking. If youre out of school for fewer than five years, you may want to place education before work experiences. Look at these student resume samples, together with the sample below. In your educationsection, you may not have an advanced degree or the ideal area of study. To put it differently, they need to see over a diploma or certificate. Your gr eatest level of completed schooling ought to be listed first. List down your abilities that could be employed by the business to attain the work functions that are essential to be done during daily work procedures. The objective which you will create should not be overly lengthy. Because you still dont have any skilled experiences, its very essential that you list down the information regarding your educational attainment and other details linked to your academic background. Just not the one which you believe. Theyll be pleased to give you a hand. Its fast and simple to use. Again, its simpler to read. You have to use the space anyway. Otherwise, utilize the room to list a wonderful accomplishment. Just because an info is already present in a particular structure or layout does not intend that you cant replace them with different details anymore. Examples can supply you with suggestions on how to structure your resume and what sort of language to include. Within word, d ont hesitate to choose various colours, or layouts. One of the very first mistakes often made is writing a design document like its going to be read by gamers and potential clients. I anticipate learning more techniques from other people to help expand my wisdom and let me create larger and greater things later on. If youre likely to go that far, be certain you can back this up with the fundamentals The Unusual Secret of Game Design Resume It takes a while, energy and dedication, and its tough to locate reliable details about what to include and what can be left out. Your experience isnt the one thing that matters. Ive learned a good deal in these previous two and half decades. You have lots of time in your life to earn money, nows the opportunity to learn skills and share them.Make certain that you have two professionals lined up and prepared to get requests too. I agree it shows commitment that youre hungry for work, however there are scores and scores of studios out there which are prepared to offer work experience for free for a couple weeks here and there. Be sure to check out GraphicRivers finest sellers to observe the best of their selections. Additionally, it doesnt matter if it was not for a business. Unless clearly, youre moving from an organization youve been with for 20 decades. If you wish to make your portfolio look even more professional, look at buying a domain for it so youve got a URL thats simpler to link and includes your name. Today its simpler than ever to receive your very own on-line portfolio up and running for the world to see.

Why Structured Recruiting Creates Predictable Success - Spark Hire

Why Structured Recruiting Creates Predictable Success - Spark HireHaving a structured recruiting process is the first step toward creating repeatable success at your organization. However, it is also one of the most overlooked pieces of the puzzle. Weve partenered with Workable and put together some actionable steps that will put you on the path to predictable success Set stages in your processAre you keeping track of how long your hiring process takes? Many hiring professionals often dont realizehow long theyre keeping their candidates in the lurch The simple solution to this problem is to ensure that you are getting back to your candidates in a timely fashion. As a general rule of thumb, candidates do not enjoy being left in the dark. The easiest way to get turned down by your perfect candidate, is to come off as disorganized. Decide on the purpose of each stageUsing structured recruiting means that each and every part of your hiring process should be methodically planned. This mea ns focusing on structured interviews, thinking about who is responsible for each task, and what each stage of your process should look like. When you take the time to think about what purpose each and every step should serve, your candidates will take notice. Not only will these actions help you and your team, but it will also help to create a positive candidate experience.Add reportingData reporting is without a doubt one of the biggest topics of discussion across every industry. The world of HR and Recruiting is not immune especially when talking about structured recruiting. While deciding what kind of data you should be tracking can seem like an overwhelming task, it is necessary. This can be as simple as keeping track of how many candidates you need at the top of your funnelto get the results you need at the bottom. Taking steps to report on your overall hiring process will give you better insights into what parts of your process are working, and which parts need some tweaks.Abo ut the webinarJoin us on Tuesday, September 26th 12PM CT as Rob Long, VP of Product Marketing at Workable, covers what structured recruiting is and why it empowers HR professionals to get a seat at the table. He will also be walking through some strategies to effortlessly get hiring managers collaborating, as a way to increase the quality of your hires. Youll also take away some actionable tips you can use to start making changes now, for repeatable success in the future Rob currently helps companies hire better by understanding that fast-growing businesses and SMBs need intuitive recruiting workflows. He has been at Workable for 4 years, where he has helped to shape Workable into an all-in-one recruiting solution trusted by over 6,000 companies. Before Workable, Rob worked in recruiting for a number of years.**Get your recording here**

Volunteer Resignation Letter Sample

Volunteer Resignation Letter SampleVolunteer Resignation Letter SampleWhen youre resigning from a volunteer position, its important to resign as gracefully as you would from paid employment. Why does it make a difference how you resign? First, its common courtesy togive noticewhenever possible. A no-show is inconvenient and confusing for the volunteer coordinator and other volunteers. Even though you are not paid as a volunteer, youre still needed. The organization will have to figure out how to cover your responsibilities and time. Secondly, people you work for and with when you volunteer make perfectpersonal references. Leaving on a good note will help you secure a positive recommendation for your next job or volunteer position. How to Resign From a Volunteer punkt Heres a good rule of thumb Follow all the same rules for resigning from a volunteer position that you would for a paid position. That means to be polite and respectful of the volunteer organizations needs. But, no ne ed to share a lot of detail about why youre resigning you can keep your letter brief and to the point. How Much Notice Should You Give? If you can, two weeks notice is the standard. If you cant, give as much notice as possible. There are no platzdeckchen requirements for leaving a volunteer job or regular employment, so its up to you to decide how much advance notice to give. Make sure your letter clearly conveys the last date you will be available as a volunteer. You can say Today will be my last day as a volunteer at XYZ. or As of July 1, I wont be available as a volunteer. How Should You Resign? Its fine tosend an email messageto the volunteer coordinator or whomever you work with letting them know you will no longer be available. If you prefer, mail a formal paper letter to the organization. Aphone call is another option if thats easier for you. What Should You Include in Your Letter? You can include a reason for your resignation, but you dont have to. Do say thank you for the o pportunity. You can also offer to help with the transition if that makes sense given the volunteer work. Be professional Follow the standard rules for formatting a business letter and proofread carefully. If you are open to volunteering in the future, mention that as well. Email Resignation From a Volunteer Position When youre sending an email resignation letter, put your name and resignation in the subject line. Email Resignation From a Volunteer Position Sample (Text Version) SubjectYour Name - ResignationDear Firstname,It is with great regret that I need to inform you of my resignation from the Board of Trustees.My work schedule and family commitments have become such that I cannot continue to volunteer the time necessary to do my job on the board with the thoroughness I would like. I will be resigning effective June 1, 20XX.Thank you for the opportunity, and best wishes to you and the other members going forward.Sincerely yours,Firstname Lastname Expand Volunteer Resignati on Letter Sample Use this resignation letter sample when you are writing to formally notify an organization where you volunteer that you are submitting your resignation. Be sure to tailor the letter or email message to fit your personal circumstances. Volunteer Resignation Letter Sample (Text Version) Your NameYour AddressYour City, State Zip CodeYour Phone NumberYour EmailDateNameTitleOrganizationAddressCity, State Zip CodeDear Mr./Ms. LastnameI have thoroughly enjoyed volunteering at ZBD Community Hospital, but I wanted to let you know that I do not plan on continuing to volunteer during the summer.Due to my acceptance into a local track and field summer program, I wont be able to commit to the necessary hours that are needed at the hospital. However, I would appreciate the opportunity to return to my position in the fall if possible. I am sorry if this causes any inconvenience.Please let me know if I can return to volunteering during the school year.Again, I appreciate the oppor tunity you have provided me. I learned a lot, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience as well.Sincerely,Your Signature(hard copy letter)Your Typed Name Expand

6 Steps to a Professional Reinvention

6 Steps to a Professional Reinvention 6 Steps to a Professional Reinvention If necessity is the mother of invention, misery might be the mother of reinvention. When youre leid happy at work, that unhappiness can cloud not only your 9-5 workday, but also your evenings and weekends.Financial responsibilities may make it difficult to up and quit your job, but that doesnt mean you have to stay in an unsatisfying career. Follow these six steps below to reinvent yourself1. Accept That Youll Need to Take a Step BackwardsIts not easy to walk away from a healthy paycheck or the solid professional reputation you spent years cultivating. To see if taking a temporary hit is worth it, complete a cost-benefit analysis of staying where you are vs. making a change.Dont be shortsighted. Consider the long-term gains.2. Look Into Programs That Can Help You Find Training and EmploymentTraining programs such as General Assemblyor Lynda.comoffer extensive training and certification in a variety of disci plines, including in-demand skill sets like coding, online marketing, and user experience design. Many of these training programs also offer career placement assistance.3.Make a Plan and Commit to ItThe lure of change can cloud your judgement. If youre not sure where you want to go, you may not be ready to make a change. Do some soul-searching to determine if youre capable of committing to the hard work of making a change.If the answer is yes, make aplan of attack, and stick to it to ensure your desired changes become reality.4. Surround Yourself With SupportThe people in your life may not share a unanimous consensus on your desire to make a professional change. For every rolle who tells you to go after what you really want, four others will share all the reasons you shouldnt make a change.Keep in mind that everyone likely means well. Your friends and family members who are discouraging you may have many valid points. However, if youve decided that youre willing to go through a peri od of struggle to come out happier on the other side, stay strong. You will get through it. Keep a list of how the long-term benefits will outweigh the short-term struggle so you can reference it when need be. Surround yourself with people who energize and support you. You will need all the energy you have to focus on creating a professional life you love.5. Find a MentorThe best support often comes from people who havebeen in your shoes. Use yournetworking skills to connect with people who have traveled similar paths of reinvention. Ask for their advice.If youre lucky, youll find someone who really gets you and is ready to be a mentor. Having an impartial partyto act as your sounding board goes a long way. A mentorwill improve your mood and help you stay focused, even during times of doubt.6. Become What You Want to BeWe label ourselves, and those labels shape what we see as possible. In reality, were more than any single label or job title.If youre an accountant longing to be a wr iter, departure writing call yourself a writer working as an accountant. Make the mental shift to start owning who you are and who you want to be. Youll find it freeing to identify as what you want to be instead of what you just so happen to be.A version of this article originally appeared on theAtrium Staffing blog.Michele Mavi isAtrium Staffings resident career expert.

Intelligence The No. 1 Predictor of Career Success

Intelligence The No. 1 Predictor of Career SuccessIntelligence The No. 1 Predictor of Career SuccessHave you ever spent time talking to a coworker who got their position from their parent having a country club friend? Maybe you secretly roll your eyes at that other professional buddy who managed to score their internship based on an Ivy League or prep school connection. Dont even get us started on the my parent/sibling/uncles third brother in law works there method that some people use to tout their work achievements.Sure, networking and knowing the right people can certainly give you a helping hand when it comes to scoring a job. It turns out, however, that it takes more than the right name or familial roll of the dice when it comes to moving up the company ladder. Questioning the old adage its leid what you know, its who you know, research conducted by Professor Yoav Ganzach of Tel Aviv Universitys Recanati School of Management suggests that intelligence really is the most importan t factor when it comes to success. Ganzach writes that when intelligence and socio-economic background are pitted directly against one another, intelligence is a more accurate predictor of future career success. Here we delve further into Ganzachs research and anecdotal evidence that suggests intelligence is actually the number one predictor of career success. How is Intelligence Measured?Weve probably all seen our fair share of links on your favorite social media platform that invites you to test your IQ or, better yet, that popular game show sitcom that challenges whether youre actually smarter than an eight-year-old. Were not ones to put a damper on your entertainment parade, but as you might suspect, these amusing time wasters arent actually any indication of scientifically accepted intelligence measurement. Traditionally, intelligence is measured by way of an Intelligence Quotient or IQ test. IQ tests are standardized forms that ask the user to solve a variety of logic, word, s patial and mathematics puzzles, outputting a standard score based on the percentage of right versus wrong answers. This is all fine and dandy, except when you consider that there are a variety of accepted IQ tests that can each generate wildly different scores depending on a test takers particular aptitude. Increasingly, researches are also identifying ways to track and quantify emotional intelligence as a key indicator of a rolles overall smartypants ranking. Theories focusing on the importance of emotional intelligence identify the ability of a person to recognize and control their emotions in stressful or everyday scenarios as a critical element to overall human intelligence. The U.S. Armed Services has used various methods for identifying emotional intelligence levels when it comes to officer and recruitment drives. In short, while the IQ score of a given candidate may be an important figure for social bragging rights, it certainly isnt the only area in which a person can demons trate overall aptitude. Modern research believes that there are four types of human intelligence, all of which play an important role in success both in the home and in your career.IQ and Career SuccessSo now that weve delved into the various ways that IQ and, more broadly, intelligence is measured, its time to lay out the correlation with career achievement. In Ganzachs study, the subjects statistics clearly demonstrated that what you knew had a vastly larger impact on what you achieved during your career than who you know before you ever started out. Sure, those with well-connected families may have landed the highest paying entry-level positions, but the smartest performers quickly outpaced those who happened into their job by genetic lottery luck.The reason for the results is easily applicable to the real world makes sense test. Employees who perform better are more likely to be offered a raise or a promotion. When youre on the job its what youre capable of in the given position that is a predictor of how much youll achieve.A recent Forbes articles on the topic of IQ and career success lays the results out well IQ tests are used as an indicator of logical reasoning ability and technical intelligence. A high IQ is often a prerequisite for rising to the top ranks of business today.While we dont vote for skipping the next networking event or forgoing the opportunity to ask a friend or a relative if they have any connections, it turns out that any plus factors a person may have in the well-connected category quickly level the playing field if you are in the mental know