5 Ways to Make Employers Fall in Love With You

5 Ways to Make Employers Fall in Love With You 5 Ways to Make Employers Fall in Love With You It may sound creepy, but think about it What job seeker wouldnt want a prospective employer to fall head over heels for him or her? And what worker doesnt want to see stars in his or her anfhrer eyes because the employee is such an asset to the company?While many today will be buying and giving roses, chocolate kisses and cute and cuddly teddy bears with I love You plastered across their chests, why not also make an effort to give yourself some love- the professional kind that a business offers to a valuable job candidate and worker?To get you started, Thought Leader Dr. Tracey Wilen has offered some tips and career advice to make employers fall in love with you. Whether youre einstellungsgesprching for a job or already an employee, read on to discover what Wilen has to say about making sure this year Cupid shoots an arrow for you and your career progression5 Tips when Interviewing1. Resea rch the firm and people you are interviewing with before the interview so that you are prepared. People like to hire people who have done their homework, are prepared and they can establish rapport with. Look for threads of commonality in your backgrounds, such as similar firms, similar hobbies, and overlaps in your professional lives.Look at LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter profiles and Google people in advance so you have a good sense of what the person is about before you meet them.2. Prepare answers to key questions you will be asked. There are a number of websites that publish commonly asked interview questions (Monster, Glassdoor, CareerBuilder, etc.)review them in advance and prepare factual short answers with metrics of your success with concrete examples.For example, if the question was, Tell me about your sales achievements? Your response could be, I increased sales for my current firm over 15 percent in the first quarter of this year. I did this by developing a contact mana gement system and process that kept me highly visible and top of mind for my clients without being intrusive. In fact, one client quoted, You are always there when I need you but not invasive and that is why I appreciate working with you. I can do this for your company as well.You can also practice answering questions in the mirror or with another person on the phone or in person. Tape yourself so you can hear how you respond to questions.3. Show up on time (a little early) and dress professionally. If you do not know where you are going, drive to the location a day or two in advance so there are no issues on the day of your interview. On the day of the interview go early (target 15 minutes before your scheduled time) if you are too early, find a coffee shop to spend time reviewing your notes.You can also use this time to walk around the lobby of the building, look at company videos and displays in the lobby, and read plaques and notices so you can get a sense of the firm and cultur e before you meet people. Observe people walking in and out, what they talk about, the pace, clothing, etc. 4. Ask relevant questions to the job at hand.A general rule of thumb is not to ask any question you can find the answer on the firms website, earnings calls or through a general search. The expectation is that you have done this prep work before the interview.Ask key questions that will help you understand if this is the right firm for you. Frame your questions around how work gets done, determine how fast you can ramp up by asking about resources, key process for moving key initiatives ahead, budget you have to work with, upper level engagement in projects, etc.5. Express your interest in the position and ask about next steps. Many people forget to ask for the job. Before you leave make sure you express your interest in the position, summarizing three key points in how you can add value to the organization and ask what the next steps are.5 Tips for Employees on the Job1. Show up on time every day.According to the BLS (2013), 16 percent of employees show up for work late at least once a week.2. Have a great attitude.Studies have indicated that the top reason that new hires fail is not due to the lack of skills and aptitude but rather to poor attitude.3. betreuung your teammates.Being a proactive team player is highly desired in todays complex, connected world.4. Raise your hand for special assignments and projects. What boss wont fall for a go-getter?5. Be prepared for meetings. Treat every meeting as an important session. Be prepared and ready to contribute.

ASME Wins Two Awards for E-Fests Around the Globe Video

ASME Wins Two Awards for E-Fests Around the Globe Video ASME Wins Two Awards for E-Fests Around the Globe Video ASME Wins Two Awards for E-Fests Around the Globe VideoMay 25, 2018 ASMEs Roger Torda (center) receiving a Gold Circle Award from ASAE in Washington on May 22. Left to right, Robb Lee, ASAE chief marketing and communications officer Paula Gonzales, chair of the ASAE Golden Circle Awards committee Roger Torda Alan Rickard, vice chair of the awards committee and Myisha Headen, ASME manager, Volunteer Relations.ASME welches recently selected as the winner of two prestigious awards for a video showcasing ASMEs Engineering Festival (E-Fest) program. The video was recognized with both a Gold Circle Award from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and a Telly Award.This year, ASAE received than 180 submissions for the 2018 Gold Circle Awards, which recognize excellence, innovation and achievement in association and nicht gewinnorientiert organization marketing, me mbership and communications programs. Awards were presented in 14 categories ranging from advocacy, membership recruitment, and convention/meetings campaigns to print magazines, video, websites and other media vehicles at ASAEs 2018 Marketing, Membership Communications Conference, which was held May 22-23, in Washington, D.C.ASME was recognized with a Gold Circle Award in the video category for the five-minute video, E-Fests Around the Globe. Produced by Roger Torda, manager of Communications Projects and Initiatives for ASME Public Information, the lively video provides an overview of the Societys E-Fest program, which was launched last year, and features highlights of the three inaugural festivals that were held in the spring of 2017 in Jaipur, India Las Vegas, Nevada and Cookeville, Tennessee. The video features interviews with E-Fest participants as well as exciting footage from student competitions such as the Human Powered Vehicle Challenges that took place during the fes tivals.The E-Fests Around the Globe video was also recently announced as a winner of a Telly Award. Founded in 1979, the Telly Awards program recognizes outstanding achievement in video and television across all platforms. E-Fests Around the Globe was named as the winner of a Bronze Telly Award in the Non-Broadcast/Not-for-Profit category. Each year, the Telly Awards receives more than 12,000 entries from around the world. The entries are judged by the Telly Awards Judging Council, which is comprised of more than 200 leading experts including representatives from advertising agencies, production companies and television networks.To view E-Fests Around the Globe, visit http//efestvideos.asme.org/detail/videos/all-videos/video/5769197242001/e-fests-around-the-globe?autoStart=true.

Active Listening The Job Seekers Secret Weapon

Active Listening The Job landseekers Secret WeaponActive Listening The Job Seekers Secret WeaponUh, what did you say?Most of us feel we listen pretty well, almost all of the time, but in reality we dont listen very well at all much of the time. I can say that with confidence because good listening is exhausting, takes complete concentration, and doing it regularly is extremely hard work for all of us. Even expert communication people fail at listening well some of the time. So, what is a job binnenseekers secret weapon when it comes to communication? Find out belowI recognize that were all pretty distracted in general these days, with multiple activities and technologies filling our every moment and long lists of things we need to get done on our minds. Listening almost feels like a luxury.The problem is, however, that not taking the time to actively listen as much as possible means we can miss a lot of really useful- and even key- information that could be helpful when searching for a job or when bewerbungsinterviewing for one.So what is deepor activelistening, and how does it become a job seekers secret weapon during a job search?Firstly, hearing and listening arent the same thing. I can hear you ask me to take out the trash, but until I actually process that information in my brain through listening, the trash is going to stay under the sink and departure to stink. Hearing is part of the process, but listening means having that internal conversation with ourselves around what to do with the information we hear. If I hear you ask me to take out the trash, and I tell myself I will do it at the next commercial break, then theres a better chance I will remember to do it. There are no guarantees but a better chance. If you ask me to take out the trash, and I tell myself I will do it before I go to bed, AND I write it down on my to-do list, chances are even better that Ill remember, because I have heard and listened and processed the information.Active listening, listening deeply, and even listening beyond words are a job seekers secret weapons, and these techniques can make a huge difference in what you learn about the company for which you wish to work.In print format, there are clues you might pick up to help you learn more about the company before you even apply. For example, when reading a job posting, notice not just the words written, but the tone of the posting itself. Is it formal? Casual? Conversational? Does it use technical jargon or industry language?What about the website? What tone does the company website set with the words and the images it uses? What are other people saying about the company when you research the organization? What are you finding when you type the company name into your search engine?There are ways to listen when reading that can tell you the story behind the place to which youd like to apply. Getting this extra information doesnt work in print the way it does when speaking on the phone or meeting in perso n, but language, word choice, and tone can be conveyed somewhat through the written word and as such will sometimes provide you with more insight into the organization if you pay attention.Of course, its easier to actively listen in person and to pick up more information.During actual face-to-face job interviews, deep listening is utterly essential. Listening beyond words means not only paying attention to the words the other person is using but to their body language, vocal tone, and facial expressions. You can learn more about the interviewer through listening well than any other means. If theres a look you see that shows interest, for example, then what you are saying is resonating. If the look you see seems confused or unhappy, you might say, Im sensing something Ive said isnt sitting rightcan I ask what it is? This opens up more honest discussion and could lead to a learning opportunity.Often, we hear what we want to hear, especially when our interests are at stake. In this cas e, as with all soft skills, deep listening is a practice that requireswellpractice Its not something you will suddenly be able to do after reading this article, but you will be on the right track.Heres how to practice and hone the job seekers secret weapon techniquesChoose an unsuspecting person perhaps during the next face-to-face conversation you have.Make sure that youre looking at the person and have all devices and potential distractions put away.Listen to the words spoken and to the tone of voice theyre spoken in. Do they match?Try not to interrupt.Ask clarifying questions- questions that clear up any confusion you might have about the situation the person is relating or about what the person is saying with words.Be curious You can even say you are curious. For example, Im curious, Lee, you say you enjoy your job, but you sound sad when you say that. Would you like to tell me about that?Active listening means that you listen more and talk less. (This might not be the case duri ng an actual job interview when the interviewer wants to hear all about you, but it will be the case when youre simply practicing this skill.)Watch for body language. Eye movements, facial expressions, how the person is positioned, and what theyre doing with their hands can all give more information than words alone can. Youll also be able to tell by noticing these elements whether or not youre connecting with the person.Use small words like uh-huh or right to encourage the person to continue speaking. Use silence sometimes, too, as silence in our North American culture often causes people to want to fill the void. This will often spur the other person into continuing.Evaluate your own listening skills once your conversation is over. What did you do right? What could you work on next time? What messages did you pick up on that werent verbal ones?Honing your deep- or active- listening skills is absolutely free and can be done anytime and anywhere. This skill is often an unspoken yet highly valued skill employers want their employees to have, and you can begin your practice immediately. Not only will excellent listening skills guide you to choosing better-fitting job postings, theyll serve you well during the interview process and far beyond.Happy listeningReaders, what challenges do you need to overcome incommunication? Will you utilize thejob seekers secret weapon- active listening- to enhance your success? Tell us why in the comments belowJennifer Swanson is the author of a best-selling new book What They See How to Stand Out and Shine in Your New Job. She has taught communication and human relation skills since 1993 to college students entering the medical field. She is also the creator and host of the Communication Diva Podcast, which has an international audience and helps people deepen workplace and personal relationships through more effective communication. Swanson has a masters degree in public and pastoral leadership and is a certified conflict coach and master NLP practitioner. Shes also a mother and stepmother to two young adults and two teensand to a four-legged hairy little beast named Bandit. You can connect with Jennifer on Twitter JennSwanson2 and on iTunes with the Communication Diva Podcast.

Top Companies to Work For as a Financial Analyst

Top Companies to Work For as a Financial AnalystTop Companies to Work For as a Financial Analyst If youve got the savvy and the credentials to work as a financial analyst, your skillset is in demand across industries. More good news that demand stands to grow. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports Employment of financial analysts is projected to grow 11 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. A growing range of financial products and the need for in-depth knowledge of geographic regions are expected to lead to strong employment growth. Scoring a role as a financial analyst requires a bachelors degree in finance, math, accounting, economics, statistics or a related field. Financial analysts who have the savvy and the work ethic to take it to the next level and earn a management role, earn themselves one of the coveted roles featured on Glassdoor 25 Highest Paying Jobs in America. Working as a financial analyst is a rewarding c areer with plenty of demand and opportunities for growth. This is what financial analysts can expect to earn Glassdoor salary range $49,000-$89,000 The national average salary for a Financial Analyst is $65,817 in United States. By checking out Glassdoor Salaries , you can filter by location to see Financial Analyst salaries in your area. Salary estimates are based on 38,048 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Financial Analyst employees.Glassdoor salary range $86,000-$139,000According to Glasdoor data, the national average salary for a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager is $108,394 in United States. Salary estimates are based on 1,295 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Financial Planning and Analysis Manager employeesIf youve got what it takes to do this job, youre probably wondering where are the best places to work as a financial analyst? Number of roles open for financial analyst 27Leadership rating 95% approval of CEO What employees say Exce llent colleagues and work environment. Great place to develop your skills and grow as a professional.Number of roles open for financial analyst 27Leadership rating 91% approval of CEO What employees say Focused on innovation and preparing for the future both from a technology perspective but also the employees perspective. Number of roles open for financial analyst 53Leadership rating 89% approval of CEOWhat employees say I am a mom with 3 children, so for me the work flexibility and remote work are very important. Cisco rocks form this point of view. Great co-workers, that I kept contact with and became like a family for me.Number of roles open for financial analyst 254Leadership rating 79% approval of CEO What employees say They take care of their people in every way. Very impressive facility at the NYC headquarters, with all the comforts. Strong corporate structure to make sure no one is misused. Good, transparent leadership.Number of roles open for financial analyst 39Leadership rating 94% approval of CEO What employees say Been with Deloitte for close to three years now. The experience has been phenomenal. Bright minds all around. Abundant opportunities to learn/grow in any industry.Number of roles open for financial analyst 51Leadership rating 98% approval of CEO What employees say Work life balance, lifelong development and leadership opportunities, phenomenal culture. Number of roles open for financial analyst 64Leadership rating 93% approval of CEO What employees say Great for families. Respect for people. Respect for gender equality. Full of intelligent people.Number of roles open for financial analyst 84Leadership rating 91% approval of CEO What employees say Morgan Stanley is a top-notch place of employment. It is refreshing to work for a company that means what it says. We are encouraged to give back to the community and participate in volunteer efforts. We are permitted the time to do so. My boss treats me like an adult , I get my work done and am well respected. I have never been happier at work.Number of roles open for financial analyst 38Leadership rating 87% approval of CEO What employees say Good benefits and pay, friendly environment, nice management. The management helps you if you struggle with anything. They help you grow and learn.Number of roles open for financial analyst 649Leadership rating 86% approval of CEO What employees say Large global company, good mobility opportunities. Can have a long and diversified career here. Hiring some of the best talent in the industry. If you know what youre looking for and youre aware of what potential employers are seeking, youre well-positioned to score a job that ideally suits you. Glassdoors got the lowdown you need to confidently handle your job interview and salary negotiation , so that you can find the job that fits your life. Learn mora

The 5-Minute Rule for College Students Resume Sample

The 5-Minute Rule for College Students Resume Sample Heres What I Know About College Students Resume Sample 11 Another one on the list is a completely free student resume template made by Paul Jansen. Landing a fantastic internship for a college student is an excellent means to get prepared for the challenges of life after the university. If youre a high schooler that has been accepted to a college already, you may also state your colleges name and the date you will start attending. Together with this, its encouraged that college students start to use quantifiable examples in their resume descriptions as a means of demonstrating their worth as an employee for a company. If youre a new graduate, its OK not to have a good deal of experience that might be expected. Mentioning everything which you have learnt as part of the nursing course will unnecessarily elongate the resume. For Pharmacy students, its very difficult to have a job if they dont have a strong knowledge in English . To grab this kind of opportunity you will require a well written nursing student resume. You dont need to list references on your true student resume, but its imperative that you find it possible to provide three or more positive referrals. The resumes for college students should be shown in a well written format with the right use of words and grammar. Its expected that students will understand how to use these. Students that are in undergraduate education level can use the samples from Undergraduate Student Resume template to acquire a notion of a thorough content when writing a resume as a way to get the interest of the employers. You may also have a skills section in which you list soft skills together with any programs, languages, or certifications youve got. Furthermore, you can look for student jobs on Monster. Students may submit an application for work so long as it fits them in the available work position. Keywords are important buzzwords an employer would util ize to locate a match for a work opening. Employers wish to know precisely what you did or learned so they know what you need to offer as an employee. Youre telling the employer what you would like from them. A resume is a rather important tool for your job search. Putting an objective statement at the peak of your resume wont help you receive an industry job. Resume is being regarded as a highly effective tool to market oneself for a specific job prospect. Top Choices of College Students Resume Sample Next, you have to avoid resume mistakes which make recruiters angry. Your contact information should always go on top of your resume, so that employers can readily find it. Saying excellent customer service isnt enough. You could also Sample resumes. Your resume will be broken up into sections. You may also see resume template that is also known. Think of what youll be putting on your resume, and select your template accordingly. In case the template just isnt in a proper format theres no such thing for a value of utilizing it. It is necessary for candidates to get the most out of resume samples and practical guidance when producing their student resume as a way to ensure they highlight their abilities and potential in lieu of deficiency of experience. Packets of student resumes are offered for interested possible employers, and theyve been very common in previous years. With the rising competition across every vertical, it is crucial for each student to present their very best to every facet of the job-searching approach. Its therefore acceptable for students to highlight different attributes theyre in a position to bring to the position available, like their abilities or academic achievements, very similar to entry-level resume candidates. The plan and format of resumes has seen a huge shift in the past couple of years. Each word on your resume can be a trigger for a question via an interviewer, and youll frequently be requested to provide examples of the skills youve referenced. The content together with its appearance are extremely crucial specifically in the event you would like to make an impressive one. Should you need additional help creating, editing, or writing the remainder of your resume, you can see LiveCareer for more suggestions.

Finding the Best Cashier Resume Writing Skills

Finding the Best Cashier Resume Writing Skills Getting the Best Cashier Resume Writing Skills A grammatical error may give a paucity of attention and usage of slang can say you are just too casual in professional setting. Before you begin writing a resume, you are going to have to find out whether the useful or chronological format can do the work right for you. The vorlage will have some presets that youll have trouble changing in case an individual benefit from the look of those. Double check to make certain that anything on the previous version in the work application is approximately you. The Little-Known Secrets to Cashier Resume Writing Skills Considering each one of the resources available through software program and the internet these days, it could appear silly I had counsel you against by employing a continue template to generate an full-time continue. Youll be amazed at the number of templates you will discover out there to choose from. Employing a continue temp late is now a satisfactory and smart practice for numerous factors. There are a lot of amazing looking templates on the internet you can select from that will permit you to separate yourself via your rivals. The Principles of Cashier Resume Writing Skills That You Will be Able to Benefit From Starting Immediately Recruiters will nonetheless be in a position to find you in various ways, like through your on-line profile. Job application Templates is an excellent remedy to remove the strain from producing and presenting a continue so that you can concentrate on exactly what you should do if youre given the interview. A complete alternative for individuals with tons of experience who wish to get a superb one-page resume format. Hence its quite important to choose a perfect format for an IT professional CV. Indeed they are visible to employers so they can enable you to know regarding jobs you might be interested in. Cashiers are usually trained at work. Too many resumes are in reality wordy and difficult to check out. Vital Pieces of Cashier Resume Writing Skills A resume builder is comparable to wc paper. Making a continue with the aid of a design template will be able to help you truly feel mindful of the work application areas which you should fill up. Its possible to find a resume template meant for an entry-level position, and youll get a template for practically any type of job or career youre searching for. Design template format will likely be totally different compared with general test themes like an overview of the particular person accompanied by the prior experiences. The work search may be considered a lengthy process just simply think about the statistics below If you want to be given a work rapidly or are attempting to change your work then you wish to consider the resume. Its possible to incorporate as much as you like to receive the work that you need. You will get such prepared types for each and every type of work that you w ant to apply.

Salary Negotiation Tips How Much Are Benefits Actually Worth

Salary Negotiation Tips How Much Are Benefits Actually WorthSalary Negotiation Tips How Much Are Benefits Actually WorthQ How much are benefits actually worth? For example, if someone is willing to take a pay cut for more vacation days, how much is each vacation day worth? What are some additional perks and benefits a candidate could negotiate for aside from a higher salary?A There are two kinds of benefits objective, and subjective. Each has its own yardstick. Subjective things are assessed relative to your values. For instance, you might take less money in exchange for the ability to work from home. You might want to do that to save expenses such as wear and tear on your car, or it could be valuable to you as lifestyle freedom. These are not measured to performance of the geschftsleben or a compensation package, which are more objective.One example is a person who has adopted a child and wants to be there for her, but also needs to work to pay the rent. For that person, it is impor tant to have the ability to work from home to be around for the child. Thats worth maybe tens of thousands of dollars to this candidate. Or maybe the time it takes you to commute to a higher-paying job doesnt work out in terms of gas expenditure and the additional wear and tear on your car compared to a job with a lower salary that is closer to home.Objective things would include stock options, bonuses, retirement contributions, severance, health benefits - items that can very easily be quantified into dollars. Here you need to calculate the best-case and worst-case scenarios and youll know your short- and long-term compensation. If stock options are worth one percent if the company is sold, you get one percent of whatever the selling price is. You can then calculate the potential selling price so you have some idea of what that means to you. You can make the same sort of calculations with bonuses, healthcare, etc.Next weeks question Did I sabotage my chances for this position beca use I disclosed my past salary and it was too high?

Using AI to Manage the Grid

Using AI to Manage the Grid Using AI to Manage the Grid Using AI to Manage the GridBig Data is coming to the nations electric gridfinally.More municipal officials and utilities are already using it to promote smart city development. Now the Department of Energy is moving on a plan to use artificial intelligence and machine learning to develop an autonomous grid. One of the first steps is a project to create algorithms and tools to gather and digest data from satellite imagery, utility operations, and other sources to build a body of knowledge on how electrical distribution systems work, identify places where the grid is vulnerable, reinforce those spots and recover quickly if a failure occurs.SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is a research center for astrophysics, photon science, accelerator and particle physics. Image Stanford UniversityThe idea is to identify anomalies, find trends and then alert system operators, says Sila Kiliccote, director of DOEs SLAC National Accelerator L aboratory at Stanford University. SLAC is the lead agency for the project, which also includes Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and other federal labs, as well as utility partners including the National Electric Rural Cooperative. The project will be the first of its kind to use artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve the resilience of the grid.The Grid Resilience and Intelligence Project, or GRIP, is a $6-million DOE effort and one of seven projects addressing grid resiliency and security. It is not starting from scratch, Kiliccote says, and will draw from work done by Stanfords GisMo Lab, especially its VADER project.VADER, or Visualization and Analytics for Distributed Energy Resources, is an effort to develop and model a platzdeckchen of tools to monitor and oversee control of new electric distribution systems, verify them using data from industry partners, and validate them in a pilot project. Kiliccote points to the changes happening in the distribution sy stem because of the increasing number of renewable energy projects feeding power to the grid. The existing system was designed to handle passive loads traveling one way, from the generation source to the user. Increasingly, loads can now travel in both directions and with a high degree of variability. On the user side, electric vehicles, demand response, and smart loads compound the problem.Theres a paradigm shift in the way assets are being run, she says. Present models dont recognize new types of inverters, for instance.Solar inverters automatically convert variable direct current from photovoltaic systems to AC current that flows into the grid. Berkeley Lab has developed control systems for the new inverters, and will build on that for GRIP.Berkeley Lab has pioneered the development of algorithms that can optimally manage distributed energy resources like wind, solar, and batteries, and are completely plug and play, said Dan Arnold, the research scientist leading the Berkeley pro ject. For GRIP, those controls will be deployed and tested on an existing utility network. We hope to be able to create an electric grid that can use distributed energy resources to automatically reconfigure itself to maximize reliability.Kiliccote is excited about using the tools with partner utilities. She says a large California utility already is on board but is not yet identified because details of proprietary issues are not yet worked out. However, its partnership with the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association should open up new tools and technologies to small utilities that currently dont have easy access to them.NRCA represents 834 distribution cooperatives that provide power to some 42 million customers in 47 states. Vermont Electric Cooperative already is working with a vendor that develops software and systems to adjust power consumption of home thermostat-controlled devices when the grid is overloaded or the power supply fluctuates. Kiliccote says they want to demonstrate tools on how to absorb grid events by reducing loads and moving them around.In California, the utility will be one of the first places to test the data analytics platform. It will be populated with specific information about what aspects of the grid look like, such as where solar or wind power sources are located, where batteries are located and how distribution lines are laid out. That will allow managers to look for anomalies and identify problem areas and propose appropriate solutions.Something as common as satellite imagery can play an important role. Although the system is not being designed to handle physical security, it could be used to identify problem areas, such as encroaching stands of trees, and anticipate when they would grow over and threaten power lines.GRIP will build on VADERs work to integrate data and provide real-time intelligence through a unified data analytics platform. This is certainly evolutionary, says Kiliccote. Were not creating new approach es or methodology. It is just that artificial intelligence has not been applied here, on the electric grid. This industry has been dominated by power system engineers, not computer scientists.Kiliccote expects to receive the $6-million grant for the three-year program soon. The award is part of DOEs Grid Modernization Initiative. Other projects receiving funding are distribution system improvements in Alaska using automation network analysis, control and energy storage increasing distribution resiliency using flexible distributed generations sources and microgrids and research and validation of open-source home-energy management systems to support distribution resiliency. For Further DiscussionThe project will be the first of its kind to use artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve the resilience of the grid. Sila Kiliccote, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

This criminal psychologist says its healthy to fantasize about killing your boss

This criminal psychologist says its healthy to fantasize about killing your baboThis criminal psychologist says its healthy to fantasize about killing your bossAccording to criminal psychologistJulia Shaw its not only normal to fantasize about murdering your boss, but its also healthy.Chances are, you are not a psychopathShaw, author of Evil The Science Behind Humanitys Dark Side,and an honorary associate at University College London, recently spoke atCheltenham Science Festival. Her work has explored many themes, though the virtue of empathy seems to be a well shes particularly fond of. To Shaw, the term is a pluralistic one. Sometimes, employing empathy is easy. Like when youre watching one of those Sarah Mclachlan commercials with the hungry three-legged dogs, or an ad about relief agency rice for displaced children from third world countries. Its not exactly a challenge to feel bad for limping puppies or starving children.But sometimes empathy takes a hair more effort, like tryin g to observe the nuance in a case like Jeffrey Dahmers. Shaws bibliography will tell you, that the line separating us from the heinous acts committed by your Bundys or your Dahmers, is a biological one that we have virtually zero say in, but even non-psychopaths occasionally bend to the beckon of violent mechanisms.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreShaws research determined that just about half of the population has fantasized about murdering someone that they know at some point or another-the most common imagined victims being ex-partners and our work superiors. If you belong to the sizable portion of employees that has at one point daydreamed about throwing their boss down an elevator shaft, you just as likely belong to the sizable portion of employees that felt pretty bad about doing so immediately after.True psychopaths actually only account for 1% of the population. As far a s Shaw is concerned, merely being tempted by the ideals of manslaughter alone doesnt determine psychopathy. In her opinion to evaluate psychosis strictly by the basis of moral vigor is to oversimplify things. She hesitates from calling most murders evil, instead describing them as instances where a person loses control. Shaw explained at the Festival how labeling psychopathic acts as evil omits the prospect of serious and compelling discussion.Its a cop-out, its lazy - calling someone evil is saying, Im done with this conversation, this person is subjectively bad, I dont need to empathize with them, I dont need to understand them I dont need to figure out why I might be similar to them in any way, she says.In a Ted Talk from April of last year, titled Time To Rethink Evil, Shaw posed an interesting point about how we keep two sets of books for morality. If you were to ruminate on the worst thing youve ever done, youd likely apply context. Our own misdeeds are intricate affairs, but when surveying the misdeeds of others, we apply a simple binary moral standard. Murder, thief, liar, monster, evil, in Shaws estimation, are knee jerk labels too often employed when wed rather not tangle with exercises of empathy.Tagging this is Shaws suggestion that we not be so quick to be ashamed of indulging in morbid ideations. Fantasizing asopposedto acting on behauptung thoughts, occasions our empathy, even for those we hate tremendously. Fantasies and empathy exercises are critical to making good decisions, particularly in situations where you dont have much time. While things are pretty good thats the time to do empathy exercises, Shaw continued.Not only does exercising fancies of an evil force us to identify our own moral codes, but it also works out our muscles of reasoning. Evolution has taught us that survival favors forethought and planning. The next time you slip into a fantasy about exacting revenge on the guy from your office that hasnt troubled to say your last n ame correctly, instead of feeling bad for having the thoughts, be grateful that you have the fortitude not to act on them, and empathetic towards those that arent so lucky.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