Zdenek P. Bažant, 2017 ASME Medal

Zdenek P. Baant, 2017 ASME Medal Zdenek P. Baant, 2017 ASME Medal Zdenek P. Baant, 2017 ASME MedalThe ASME Medal was established in 1920 and is awarded for eminently distinguished engineering achievement.Zdenek P. Baant, Ph.D., S.E., the 2017 recipient, is McCormick Institute professor and W.P. Murphy professor of civil and mechanical engineering, and materials science at Northwestern University. He is honored for developing a statistical theory of the strength and lifetime of quasibrittle structures of random material properties, verifying it with experimental evidence and demonstrating its relevance to structural safety and for formulating a kinetic energy release theory for material comminution into particles of random sizes under extreme strain rates.Dr. Baant is a world leader in the mechanics of materials and structures. His studies on quasibrittle fracture, damage and creep, size effects and scaling, structural stability, finite strain and failure probability have led to the d evelopment of computational models to assess the safety of structures such as bridges, dams, buildings, aircraft, cars, ships and nuclear containments.Dr. Baants seven books and numerous journals articles have received approximately 58,000 citations his h-index is 115 and i10-index is 567 (Google Scholar, July 2017).An ASME Fellow, Dr. Baant has also received these Society awards the Worcester Reed Warner Medal in 1997, the Nadai Medal in 2008, the Timoshenko Medal in 2009 and Honorary Membership in 2012.Dr. Baant is a member of numerous academies and societies, including the Royal Society of London. Among his extensive list of honors is the Austrian Cross of Honor for Science and Art, First Class in 2016.Educated in Prague, Dr. Baant received his civil engineering degree from Czech Technical University (CTU), his Ph.D. in engineering mechanics from the Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences, a postgraduate diploma in theoretical physics from Charles University and docent habilitatis in c oncrete structures from CTU. He holds seven honorary doctorates.Video profile produced and written by Roger Torda, ASME Public Information. The copyright of this program is owned by The American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

Air Force Basic Training Haircuts

Air Force Basic Training HaircutsAir Force Basic Training HaircutsMen who enter Air Force Basic Military Training (AFBMT) will meet their first on-base civilian within the first day or two after arrival at Lackland Air Force Base the barber. While there are specific guidelines for womens hair length, female recruits dont have all their hair shorn off (the men dont either, but its pretty close). And the Air Force is one of the branches of the U.S. military whose hair requirements are considered somewhat lenient, once youre out of basic training. Male Airmen and Haircut Requirements For males in the Air Force, hair must be neat and clean in appearance. Hair cannot touch the eyebrows, ears, or the collar and the hair closest to those areas much be tapered.You can block the hair at the neckline. However, it should still have a tapered appearance.Obviously, when wearing military headgear, the length and bulk of the hair must not interfere with properly wearing the cover. Female Air men and Haircuts Women entering Air Force basic training, on the other hand, are not required to cut their hair cut if it meets grooming requirements. However, while in uniform- which is 90 percent of the time in basic training- you must wear your hair in such a manner that it does not protrude past the bottom of the collar. You can braid your hair and/or put it in a bun, but at no point can the bulk of your hair, including that in a bun, exceed three inches. The Air Force relaxed its requirements for hairstyles for women in 2014. Today, female airmen may wear their hair in Dutch braids, French twists, and two-strand twists. The change accommodates women of color with traditional hairstyles that do not affect the image of professionalism the Air Force requires airmen to present. Dreadlocks, however, are still prohibited. Any pins or barrettes you wear must be approximately the same approximate color as your hair and not interfere with any hats or other headgear you have to wear as part of your uniform. Bangs cannot touch your eyebrows, and like barrettes and other accessories, your hair cannot interfere with the proper wear of military headgear. How Often Do Men in the Air Force Get Haircuts? After the first haircut, men receive a haircut once every other week while in Air Force basic training to keep them looking neat, clean, and well-groomed. Do Some Branches of the Military AllowLonger Hair? During boot camp or basic training, the haircut standards are near identical for all branches of tafelgeschirr Cut it all off for the men and short cropped haircuts for women.All branches of the military are fairly similar in regulations of haircuts after basic training. However, tradition tends to outweigh the regulations. In the military, the Air Force and the Navy are typically known to have more relaxed haircut policies once men are out of basic training/boot camp. The Marine Corps and the Army tend to have higher and tighter haircuts for men than the other services, which are kept throughout a Marine or soldiers tour of duty.

Mechanical Engineer Salaries Rise

Mechanical Engineer Salaries Rise Mechanical Engineer Salaries Rise Mechanical Engineer Salaries RiseIt is still a pretty good time to be a mechanical engineer. For 2017, the zentralwert total primary compensation for MEs including salary, bonuses, commissions and self-employment income was $124,650. That was slightly higher than the previous survey showing total zentralwert compensation in 2016 at $124,000.Women also are making mora money, averaging $113,000, compared to $103,000 the previous year. While the increase is notable, it also reflects the chronic gender gap between male and female income.Those are the results of ASMEs 2018 Salary and Benefits Report, which show overall cousine salaries for mechanical engineers rising between 3.0 percent and 5 percent per year from 2014-2017.White, non-Hispanics earned the highest median income of $125,000. Experience and location also matter. Mechanical engineers with less than two years of experience earned a median primary income of $72 ,400. Add twenty years of experience and the number jumps to $146,350. Find Out What Youre Worth With ASMEs Salary CalculatorHighest and lowest median income of mechanical engineers by field of academic training (A), and by metropolitan areas (B). Source ASMEs 2018 Salary and Benefits ReportThe highest median primary incomes were reported in the New England and Pacific divisions, at $139,000 and $139,480, respectively. Conversely, those in the East North Central region reported the lowest median income of $113,000 or less.The results were derived from a survey of 822 U.S.-based ASME members. Retired or part-time engineers, students and unemployed were removed for a final response of 626 members. The typical respondent is a male in his late forties with a bachelors or advanced degree, employed in an engineering position for just over 20 years. He is at the senior level of engineering or professional responsibility and supervises others, both technical professionals and support staff. The results differ from those compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which measures median annual wages for all levels of mechanical engineers. BLS reports a median annual wage of $85,880 in May 2017. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $55,310 and the highest 10 percent earned more than $133,900, according to BLS.The ASME survey notes income variation by field of academic training. MEs with nuclear and civil academic training earned the highest median income at $152,227 and $150,000 respectively. Those earning the least have industrial and manufacturing backgrounds with $103,000 and $103,500 incomes. Also, those working in the petroleum, chemical and aerospace industries earned the most while those working in the automotive industry earned the least. Those with a professional engineers license also earn more, $130,940 compared to $120,000 for those without a license.Listen to ASME TechCast How Engineers Close Communication Gaps with Non-engineersThe gender gap continue s to exist as 93 percent of the ASME respondents are male, earning a median income of $125,000. Women averaged $113,000 in compensation. The survey explains some of the difference is because of experience. Male respondents have been employed longer in an engineering-related position.Still, a year makes a difference. Women reported a higher income in 2017 than in the previous survey where they earned $103,500. Results from both surveys reflect ASMEs overwhelming male membership Only 6 percent are female. The wage gap also extends to ethnicity. Hispanic and African-American respondents earned $106,000, compared to the $125,000 earned by white non-Hispanics.Those who are self-employed reported a median consulting rate of $150 per hour, with more than half averaging 30 or more billable hours per week. They also reported median consulting compensation of $160,000.Breaking the numbers down by metropolitan areas, MEs reporting the highest primary median income came from the East and West C oasts. Los Angeles and Oakland, Calif., have incomes of $195,500 and $170,000, respectively. In Boston, the median income is $151,000 and in New Orleans, $172,500. New York City MEs have a median income of $118,800.On the lower end, Cleveland, Ohio, MEs earn $92,650, and $98,250 in Philadelphia. That is slightly more than $98,000 MEs earn in Boulder, Colo.Taking it by state, MEs in New Mexico, California and Louisiana earned the highest incomes. Those from New Hampshire, Arizona and Maine reported the lowest.Comparing across disciplines, the American Civil Engineering Societys 2018 salary survey shows a median annual income of $106,500 for civil engineers. That pre-tax income jumped from $101,000 in the previous year. The median base salary for civil engineers increased from $88,000 in 2014 to $104,000 in the present survey. ASCE surveyed 6,385 members to compile its survey.ASCE also found the pay gap widening for women and minority engineers. It reported a median salary for women o f $86,463 compared to males earning $108,000. Hispanic and African-American respondents earned median incomes of $91,874 and $87,500, respectively, according to ASCE.ASMEs survey is designed to be interactive with individual engineers and is available online. Results are entered into two distinct interactive salary calculators. The Regresssion Salary Calculator uses regression analysis, allowing an individual to calculate results for thousands of possible employment situations. The Searchable Survey Data Tool allows the user to create customized aggregations of survey results. The calculators enable mechanical engineers to compute their salary based on very specific, individual circumstances, location, experience, licensing and other items. The survey will be repeated annually to update the calculators with the most current data.Read More Introducing the Worlds Most Powerful Tidal Turbine Racism Runs Deep, Even Against Robots AI Camera Improves Sight in Autonomous Vehicles For Furth er Discussion

Why you should hit pause more often

Why you should hit pause more oftenWhy you should hit pause more oftenIn early August, Boomerang, the email scheduling tool that affords users a modicum of control over an overcrowded and frequently overwhelming inbox, launched a new feature called Inbox Pause. The new feature allows users to pause (and unpause) your inbox at any time, temporarily hiding incoming messages from appearing in your inbox and preventing notifications.The theory behind the new launch, seems to piggyback off the notion that checking your email less often can both reduce stress and increase productivity. Pretty tempting in theory, right? In practice though, Im wondering about the reactions to receiving an autoresponder midday (or mid-creative streak) letting others know youll be out of touch for a while. It could end up creating a vortex of additional needless emails which could cause inbox chaos for someone else.A short pauseMost of us could probably use some more pauses in our own livesand they dont have t o be long ones.The premise is that the only way to pause is to take long breaks, I dont think thats the case says Rachael OMeara a sales executive at Google and author of Pause Harnessing the Life-Changing Power of Giving Yourself a Break.OMeara told Ladders that she defines a pause as any intentional shift in behavior not based on time, resources or activity. Its what works for you. And taking a pause isnt only for those who are independently wealthy I think its a myth or a misnomer, that you need money to take a break, OMeara adds. Who says you cant dedicate a weekend, or even abflug taking time on weeknights from 7 until 8 and do some journaling. Its about intention and dedicating and committing to what you want. Or at least the notion of facing what might not be working and figuring out what you might want next.Forced breaksOMeara identifies several signs that might inspire your pause. Maybe you used to love your job but now you loathe it. Maybe its worse than that and your boss is the one to tell you that things just arent working out. OMeara defines these as forced pauses.A layoff or unexpected leave can provide a potential opportunity for you to really think, even if it doesnt seem like it at the time. OMeara suggests that in those cases, its important to Reframe and decide what works for you. Maybe that job was the perfect job, but maybe its time to take your career and shift- renew and refreshits all about what works for you.A high-profile vokalzusammenstoIn case youre feeling overwhelmed by the social media vortex of thumb type and madly scroll, youre not alone. Even the queen of overexposure, Kim Kardashian West, took a three-month social media hiatus after being robbed at gunpoint in Paris late last year.She was essentially stalked, says OMeara, who says on some level, I love that story. It probably all became too much for her and maybe she was thinking to herself Youre burning out on that thing. Even if digital media is your job, you need to take a break sometimes. If you think its not possible to take a digital break, OMeara says that most actors or Hollywood stars are pausing all the time, in between movies or gigs, or by literally deciding not to work.In case youd like to hit pause on your own career or social presence, OMeara offers some tips.Own your pauseIts okay to make an announcement and be somewhat vulnerable. Let people know youre in between jobs or taking a few months off. OMeara believes that while you run the risk of being judged, by setting up your communication plan youre potentially opening many doors for people to both share their own stories or potentially find ways to connect or reconnect with you.Dont wait until youre burnt outOMeara says that there are always lots of signs indicating that youre deep crispy fried. She says that when youre in a rutyou might not be aligned with your strengths which could lead to a vicious cycle of dissatisfaction fueled by burn out.If youre not ready for a break or even a pause, ask people who know you what they think is going on with you and theyll give you valuable feedback, OMeara explains. Id take it a step further and suggest only asking people who have your best interests at heart.Try it out Taking a pause doesnt mean committing to anything other than taking some time to reconnect with things that are greater than you. Scandals Joshua Malina is very vocal on Twitter but takes time off from social media on a weekly basis to celebrate the Jewish sabbath with his family. A simple message of Shabbat Shalom lets others know hes off social for a while. Try taking your own tech sabbath for even a few hours every weekendyoud be amazed at what a palate cleanser it can be.The idea of a pause is more about breaking patterns and habits that no longer work so we can emerge and reach our potential. OMeara says at the very least, try to keep checking in with yourself. If youre constantly angry or dissatisfied, try to stay non-judgmental and see what is happen ing, what is not working? What could be different? What can be tweaked?Because most of us feel always on, its important to allow ourselves to hit pause whenever possible. Were always on. Were on autopilot and its important to take breaks to be more conscious in everything, says OMeara. Taking that break allows us to find ways to take care of ourselves or as OMeara puts it Pausing is in service to the doing, be more satisfied, live a fuller life.

The Biggest Myth About Professional Resume Writing Exposed

The Biggest Myth About Professional Resume Writing Exposed Professional Resume Writing - Dead or Alive? There really isnt any substitute for taking advantage of expert experience. However much or what kind of work experience youve got, theres a resume format that is likely to make your qualifications shine. In all likelihood, youll get caught, because it is going to be obvious you do not understand how to competently do your work properly. Theres a whole lot of work ahead of you, but its possible to do it. The Fight Against Professional Resume Writing It is possible to come across quantifiable effects in just about any profession. You must promote your executive candidacy beyond qualifications if you would like to conduct a highly prosperous executive job search campaign. Transportation jobs involve a lot of responsibility and your resume will want to reflect you can take care of that. Resumes may be used for a number of reasons, but most often theyre utilized to secure ne w employment. Professional Resume Writing Features Whats more, if youre discovered later, you could be terminated. Resume writing fees vary greatly and it can be inviting to look for the most affordable option. Youre then matched with a writer that is most suitable for your career profile. If youre able to partner with a local job fair, you could possibly be in a position to have a whole booth that provides free resume critiques. With other resume services and career sites which simply accept resume writers and allow them to write in whatever style they wish, you can receive a good writer or maybe you wind up getting one weve rejected. The few candidates that are actually awarded personal job interviews are selected on the grounds of the grade of the overview of talents that they present. If You Read Nothing Else Today, Read This Report on Professional Resume Writing Possessing a crystal clear and professional resume is critical in the medical field. Understanding how to tailor your resume will obviously offer you an advantage. Nobody has all of the answers as soon as it comes to positioning oneself for the most rewarding career. The reply is it is dependent upon where youre in your career and the position youre targeting. The very first impression with the site isnt positive. Analyze job ads You will see a good deal of useful info on job ads. The business becomes good scores on a couple of websites, but nonetheless, it mostly gets complaints by real users. For starters, even though it has done a great job in creating the website design and content, there is a serious lack of service options on it. The Upside to Professional Resume Writing In terms of technical jargon, do not presume that the employer will understand what you are speaking about. If youre attempting to acquire work in accounting or finance you require averystrong resume. Make certain you highlight technical wisdom and certifications. Accounting and finance managers are go ing to want to see your technical understanding. Every day an increasing number of people become cheated by writing companies which provide low-quality services. Others are unsure just what to write or the way to express what they would like to say in a concise, professional way. In any event, youll receive exactly the saatkorn personalized company, and have a resume prepared which meets all your exacting needs. If you dont need to compose your resume yourself and you need help from a genuine individual, you may use a resume writing service. Our professional resume writing service does everything to supply you with premium high quality solutions. Marc Grandmaison Operations Director Marc is a very experienced, skilled, and talented hospitality professional that has been in the business for over 20 decades. Additionally, the team offers professional interview advice. Our team is devoted to providing only the maximum superior support You may find advice on the fundamentals and the way to begin in addition to strategies for developing a polished and professional resume. There are two or three routes you may take with resume writing. There are plenty of different writers using a different approach. Because a superior writer will often devote a couple of hours writing or editing a resume. Without a erkennbar target, an expert writer cant cause you to shine. A Certified Professional Resume Writer is there to assist you with your resume just as you would find a mechanic to repair your vehicle. Managers and recruiters will scan your resume for about ten seconds to see whether youre a very good fit for the job. Professional and well-structured CVs are vital for your job application. The cover letter on the opposite hand, was terrific. For instance, the summary section ought to be written in the very first person. After you get a last paper, request a free revision if its lacking something. Know the purpose of your resume Some individuals write a resume as though the aim of the document was supposed to land work.

Life Balance

To Recruit and Retain Top Talent, Focus on Work/Life Balance With a million jobs added since January, the American job market currently belongs to the buyers.Candidates have mora options to choose from, which means your company must offer roles that appeal to both their financial and emotional needs if it wants to win over top talentFree lunches and401(k) matchingare no longer enough to attract the best talent. In fact, research indicatesthat, above all else, high-quality candidateswant to work for companies that both align with who they are and provide personally relevant development opportunities.If your organization wants to stand out in an increasingly competitive job market, here are some perks you should consider offering1. Rolling Stones Gather No Moss and Produce Better WorkNo matter how great your workplace may be, people want the freedom to work from wherever they want. Thanks to technological advances, people can do more than work from hom e they can work from any country in the world. We call behauptung people digital nomads those who utilize telecommunications tech to work from virtually anywhere. With just a modem and a passport, these talented folks can see the world while maintaining a steady income.As the concept of digital nomadism becomes more popular, new products and services aimed at simplifying this practice are popping up.Nomad House, for instance, is a housing network that offers safe and comfortable co-living spaces that facilitate the remote work lifestyle. Similarly,YouRoamgives users the ability to place calls using WiFi or 3G, making it possible for nomadic workers to stay connected to their teams wherever they are without incurringmassive bills.2. A Little Bit of Freedom Goes a Long WayIf you would prefer your team members stay closer to home, it might be time to evaluate how you structure their hours. Thanks to 24/7 connectivity, the 9-5 workday has become a bit antiquated for many.Our organizati on helps facilitate a better work/life balance by scheduling our workdays around core hours. These are set hours during which all team members must be on site to attend daily meetings, contribute to group projects, and participate in essential activities. Beyond these hours, however, team members are free to structure the rest of their workday as they see fit. This gives them a great deal of freedom to accommodate their personal needs and responsibilities outside of work.Our core-hours scheduling has become especially popular with the parents we employ, who find this professional independence incredibly beneficial. It has also proven to be an excellent recruiting tool that allows us to attract the best talent in our industry.3. Keep People Engaged by Keeping Things FreshNo matter how much your workers may love their jobs, the monotony of their day-to-day tasks can always eat away at their enthusiasm. To combat the tediousness of regular responsibilities, some organizations now encou rage their teams to switch things up every once in a while.For example, you could allowsomeone on your sales team to work with marketing for a week, or perhaps someone in HR would like to try their hand at operations.The benefits of such arrangements are threefold. First, they ensure that nobody gets bored. Boredom can lead to higher levels of turnover, which is damaging to productivity and a companys bottom line.Second, these arrangements allow you to capitalize on talents yourteam members dont get to exercise in their regular roles.Sometimes, an outsiders perspective can lead to suggestions that will enhance productivity.Finally, these arrangements afford each team member a better understanding of what other departments do. Ultimately, thisleads to a better understanding of how each part of the organization works together for business success.Mike Williams is CEO of RingPartner.

Teacher Resume Examples Professional Guide [+Real Samples]

Teacher Resume Examples Professional Guide +Real SamplesTeacher Resume Examples Professional Guide +Real SamplesThey say teachers are the bedrock of any civilization.But what they dont say is that you get paid peanuts, or that you cant get a decent job without a decent teachers resume.While we are bedrngnis mighty enough to make promises for the civilization, we can assure you that by using a few pointers listed below, you can make a stellar resume for teachers, one that will land you a job where you are bedrngnis paid peanuts, and one which manages to tap into your true potential.If youre tired of rejection mails and just want to swiftly transition to your preferred job role, check out our online resume builder for state-of-the-art resume designs and professional resume templates for the profession of your choiceThis 2019 Guide to Crafting the Perfect Teachers Resume will broadly be covering the followingWhy Do You need a Teachers Resume?Format for a Teachers ResumeResume Objectiv e / SummaryTeacher Resume SkillsHow to Frame your Work Experience for a Teachers ResumeHow to Mention your Awards AchievementsAesthetics Design for a Teachers ResumeAdditional Sections Hobbies, Interests Extra-Curricular ActivitiesIn this article, we will provide a list of sections which are necessary for all kinds of teaching profiles- be it new teacher resume, substitute teacher resume, elementary education resume, experienced teacher resume, educator resume, English teacher resume, preschool teacher resume, elementary teacher resume, high school teacher resume, etc.Subsequently, well break down behauptung sections to further elucidate how to go about making the perfect resume for teachers.But first, lets take a step back and understand why we even need a resume for teachers.The role which a teacher plays in constructing the modern society cannot be understated.Their role majorly demands, inter alia, the followingBeing sensitive, as they influence the children in the formative years of their livesGood communication, as education is imparted and shared through that mediumBeing knowledgeable, to remain updated and impart the most relevant information possibleIf we lived in an ideal world, unterstellung 3 critical traits would be highlighted and would figure on top in the teachers Resume.But the world is not ideal, and so we need to figure out something else.Importance of a Resume for TeachersCommodification of EducationWith a rise in commodification of education and numerous factors coming into play, theres a marked increase in participation of private interests, leading to a huge surge in competition for teachers in this sector.According to a poll of The Guardian, young (read economical) teachers offer an added advantage over experienced (costly) teachers in the crowded job market.The poll of 529 education professionals revealed that a sizable number of teachers (43%) are planning to look for a new position within the next 12 months.Vacancies, where are yo u?Gone are the days when teaching was known to be the most secure job available. Parents often told us to take up teaching because of less competition, less attrition and therefore lesser stress.However, today, the scenario is entirely different, with teachers resumes and cover letters piling up on the desk of all the major schools. Everywhere, everyone, irrespective of qualifications (qualified or over-qualified), is trying to get a hold of a new job.Reason? Budget cuts continue to take a toll on staffing, along with a few other (less talked about) issues and practices. Its a fact that high school teaching jobs are in acute scarcity across the world.Most schools receive several hundreds of applications for barely a couple of vacancies. Theres another worrying trend a lot of jobs are just advertisements There is the possibility that the job is earmarked for somebody known to the school or the Principal.There is a fair element of nepotism involved in each industry we cant help it, a nd we couldnt shield this noble profession from such an evil.What do you do then?Well, worry not.With fierce competition and a major scarcity in terms of vacancies, the resume for a teacher has become exceedingly important and it is increasingly critical to showcase the best of your abilities in your resume for teaching.This article is a step in your path to land a dream teaching profile. We shall discuss how to showcase skills, professional experience and qualifications in the best possible way in the teachers resume to get mora shortlists.Without further ado, lets dive in.Step 1 Choosing your Teacher Resume FormatTeacher Resume FormatAny recruiter scanning your resume wont have mora than 5-6 seconds to take a call on whether your resume demands more of their time.The basic premise which you must keep in mind when it comes to anything related to a teachers resume is that your primary task is to make the recruiters job easier.Thats your Number 1 objective. Everything that well talk about in the sections below is just a way for us to achieve that singular objective.Are you specifically targeting a job as an elementary teacher, middle school teacher, university professor or a substitute teacher?If yes, then a targeted resume format for teachers would be the best way to go.This format allows you to represent all sections of your resume in accordance with the job description of your target profile.When to Use If a candidate is specifically targeting, lets say, a middle school teacher role at XYZ School, then the targeted resume shall be along the lines of the followingReverse Chronological Format for Teachers ResumeThis means following a reverse-chronological order while describing your professional experience. Your most recent (or last held) work experience will appear first, while going backwards till you reach your first work profile, followed by the Education section and additional sections (Certifications, Training, Interests/Hobbies, etc.)When to Use When y ou have a transparent trajectory without any break or career change and are looking for a job along the lines of your current work profile.Heres an example of a reverse chronological resume to put things in perspectiveFunctional Format for Teachers ResumeAs the name suggests, a functional resume for teachers would focus more on the teachers skills and relevant experience instead of the actual professional trajectory.The whole idea is that this type of teacher resume emphasizes upon the key skills to showcase how you can deploy the saatkorn for any other assignment or role. The focus is on presenting all your skills together to demonstrate the value you can deliver to the next institution.If you do not have a rock solid career graph and have lapses in between, this kind of teachers resume format will take care of that.Combination Format for Resume for TeachersCombination format in a teachers resume combines the functional and chronological resume format. Candidates can put across the ir key skills with relevant experience and also detail the work experience in reverse chronological order.When to use If a job role requires a particular skill platzdeckchen and the candidate wishes to showcase that over his/her professional trajectory.Since the format for a teachers resume is taken care of, lets proceed and discuss ways of optimizing the first section of your teachers resume.Step 2 Summary Section in a Resume for TeachersCandidates often mention an objective section in their teaching resume. An objective section only makes sense if the candidate is an entry-level professional whos just entering the job market.If you are an experienced teacher, you dont need an Objective section. A crisp Professional Summary section exceeding not more than 3-4 lines, which details your key skills and the impact you can deliver to the next institution using the saatkorn, will do the job.The idea behind the same is that the recruiter is not interested in a shopping list of things whic h you are looking for, which is what an Objective section essentially is. We like to misappropriate a JFK quote along the lines of Ask not what the company can do for you, but what you can do for the company.The Professional Experience is there right below to list out your achievements and key contributions. But its the Summary section where you can really elaborate on the value which you can deliver as a teacher.Summary is often the easiest way to gage your professional trajectory what you can offer. The recruiters should not have to scan your professional experience section to assess whether you can deliver any value to them.Thats the job of the Summary section.It is a quick snapshot of who you are and why you are a suitable candidate.Optimizing your Teachers Resume Summary Section as per the JDWhen a recruiter is piled up with hundreds (if not thousands) of resumes, how do they decide which ones to process further?The Job Description. The Holy Grail of all recruitments there eve r were, there ever will be.When you are mentioning an Objective section, you run the risk of not adding significant value in the most von rang und namen section of your resume.When most candidates refer to the JD for optimizing their resume, they forget that a Job Description is responsibility-based whereas a resume is achievement-based. Hence, when you are optimizing your teachers resume summary section, rephrase your points so that they are aligned more towards achievements than responsibilities.Let us understand that from a typical teacher CV sample. Let us examine a typical career objective section in a conventional primary school teacher resumeDynamic individual who wants to grow in a workplace which offers conducive environment for child development and the right environment to showcase teacher skills and capabilities for future growth.Let us compare it with what we are suggesting as a summary in your primary teacher resume-Highly skilled primary teacher with a Bachelors degre e in Elementary Education and highly proficient in championing classroom management and student development. Adept at designing lesson plans and preparing learning enablement modules to foster appropriate skills and facilitate wholesome development. Possess a track record of devising innovative ways to bolster conceptual knowledge and understanding of students and give them a conducive environment to question and interact.Now place yourself in the recruiters shoes. When you have a total of 10-12 seconds to go through both the resumes, and the summary/objective section is the topmost section, which one do you think will deliver greater impact?Very clearly, the teachers resume containing a crisp summary section will overshadow the teachers resume containing the objective section. Anyone can identify the skills that are needed from the JD, but it takes a certain level of finesse to rephrase those skills along the lines of your achievements.At this preliminary stage of the recruitment, when a recruiter only has to shortlist the candidates, a shopping list of things you are looking for (objective section in a teachers resume) hardly matters.Recruiters only need to know whether you can deliver any value to them. Having a clearly defined career goal is alright, but the same has to be aligned with institutional/organizational interests as well - its only the latter half which is of interest to the recruiter.Rest of the details can be ironed out during the interview. But at this stage of the recruitment, you dont have much time and space to showcase your value.Consequently, if you are not an entry-level professional, its always better if you are writing a crisp resume summary section instead of an objective section for a teachers resume.But we suggest you to take up your desired role as the designation targeted just above the Summary.So if you are targeting High School Teacher and your resume shows the skills and experience suitable for it, then go ahead and put the d esignation there.Do it safely though. There should not be a big mismatch between what designation you are targeting and what experience you haveNow, your job description matches the summary of teacher resumes along with targeted designation mentioned.You have given your best till now. Now let us move forward.Step 3 in a Teachers Resume Key SkillsThis is the most relevant of all sections in the entire resume with boldly giving your key skills in bullets.There is no argument around why do we need this section. But there is an argument on why to put it just below the Key Summary section.You see, when the recruiter gets pretty happy about what you have to offer and that it matches the job description given by him, his next move is to check what key skills you have.This is absolutely important for him to match it up with what you have described.Let us understand it through an teacher CV sample again-Following the same job description and summary from above teacher cv sample. If the recru iter has a need of a teacher who could also probably handle and groom a team of teachers in his school.And say in your summary, you did not mention explicitly that you have the capability to handle teams as well.In that case, the recruiter will move his eyes quickly through Key Skills section to find the matching skill.If you have placed them far below in the resume then the recruiter would have to putsome effort there.Remember, it is our purpose to grab the interview so it is our effort at this time.Also it is important to put key skills for ATS clearance. This is a machine recruiter which scans your resume for key words to match the job description put by the recruiter.Thus it is increasingly important to focus on skills which are relevant to the recruiter and match your experience as well.Few Examples of Teacher Resume Skills are-Step 4 in a Teachers Resume Professional ExperienceImmediately after the Key Skills, the work experience section comes in.Needless to say this is the mo st time consuming section of your resume.Let us try to take it up step by stepWriting work experience in a Teachers Resume Follow reverse chronological resume formatFormat for work experience in resume for teachersFollowing a reverse chronology is the best way to write this section but there are exceptions to this rule.If your desired profile matches up with the profile you handled say 5 years ago then chronological arrangement suits well.Surely there are candidates who want to get back to their previous profiles shall go with chronological work experience.Job Titles for work experience in a resume for teachersThis holds true especially for teachers who are not very experienced in an organized education set up.Here you can put all the part time experiences which relate to the job description.Let us take a teacher CV example. Say you have to apply for a job at kindergarten and you have no prior experience of working at one.But you surely have spent lot of time teaching painting and c raft to your apartment kids.Will it not make sense to mention your part time experience in the teacher resume with appropriate titles?Compare what you might be writingPainting teacherTo what can be written to land the interviewRecreational Activity ManagerThis can be supported with evidence around what were your achievements around how many children could learn the art and how it helped them in their school curriculum.If you give supporting evidence relating it to the school curriculum you can indirectly show your capability to handle a school related tasks and curriculum.Numbers in work experience in resume for teachersWork experience displaying information in numbers, figures, ratios and percentages is always preferred over too much factual information.This is because time is less and the mind can register only few things in few seconds.If you expect the recruiter to read worded statements then of course he might just read but what impression would it form on his mind.Does your tr ue value come across in this case?To clearly stand out in the crowd, you have to showcase your accomplishments using numbers.Let us take a teacher cv sample-Managed a class of students by deploying skills like classroom management and communication to achieve almost full pass percentageNow, compare it with this one-Independently managed a class of 30 students by deploying classroom management communication skills to achieve 95% pass percentage.What catches your eye?Mention reporting hierarchy in work experienceIt is of utmost importance to clarify on the teacher resume itself whom you are reporting to.Are you heading the school as vice-principal and reporting to the principle. In this case how many teachers are you leading?Or if you are an independent player with no subordinates and contributing individually to academic activities then?Here, recruiter would easily understand what position you can handle in his school.Power Verbs Adjectives for work experience in a resume for teach ersCompelling action verbs are always more impressive than a commonly used verb in day to day language.To make your resume give a powerful impact, use power verbs and adjectives.Let us take the same teacher CV example of a resume for teachers and make it powerful-Managed a class of 30 students by deploying classroom management and communication skills and achieve 95% pass percentage.NowSpearheaded a class of 30 students by deploying stellar skills in classroom management and interactive communications to successfully achieve 95% pass percentage.Which one is more impactful.. ?Bullet Points for work experience in a resume for teachersNo one is ever interested in reading paragraphs - be it a blog, an article, or in our case, a resume.A resume can afford only 1 paragraph which is the key summary and it is better that work experience should not compete with that.Work experience always looks better in bulleted crisp points rather than never ending stories.Start a bullet point with a power verb and end it with what was the outcome.Few teacher CV sample exampleManaged innovative ways of teaching to achieve high percentage of attendance.Now-Championed innovative ways of teaching to achieve high percentage of attendance.OrWorked with teachers and administration staff to streamline academic flow processNow-Collaborated with teachers and administration staff to streamline academic flow processOrHandled workshops for parents on a weekly basis to counsel parents and resolve issuesNow-Conducted workshops for parents on a weekly basis to counsel parents and resolve issuesCompany Name and description for work experience in a resume for teachersThis point again is valid for the recruitment industry as it tells about the workplace you are working at in crystal clear point.Say you have a recruiter from a foreign land recently given the task to hire people in your home country.Do you expect him to know everything about all the schools you have worked with?Or do you expect him to g o online and search for your school?What if you worked with a start-up school whose operations are not in existence any moreWhat if your school has a pretty similar name to some other school. Would you not like to clarify?Additionally, how would you give a perspective around your role if the recruiter does not know which industry and sector you have worked for.In all the scenarios, it is your effort and you would be at an added advantage if you mention the job description.Now what has to come in the job description again has the same rule NUMBERSWrite the description in not more than 1 line showing all relevant numbers.In our observation, these facts make a powerful impact of your workplace on the recruiter-Core services, Revenue, Employees and customers.Needless to say the information has to be most recent and authentic.Accomplishment for work experience in a resume for teachersThis point would require a little bit of research from your end. Research would go into what your desired employer schools values and what is it best at.Teacher cv example If the school you desire is known for best parents satisfaction parameters. It makes all the sense to mention all your accomplishments around parents counseling like how many parents you have counseled till date and how many issues have you resolved.If your desired school emphasize on innovative teaching ways then you have to simply highlight the ways and means you have devised to conduct teaching sessions and how you added value with the same.TIP 5 FOR WRITING A TEACHERS RESUME EMPHASIZE ON AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTSFact of the matter is that not everyone has awards and achievements to showcase in the resume so if you have it then show it in your teacher resume and use it to your utmost advantage.The best benefit which comes with this is that there must be 100 candidates applying for the same position, however your resume stands out because your awards and achievements portray you as an achiever in that field and thus recruiter feels that you will replicate the success in this field of teaching as well.Even better if you have awards and achievements in the field of teaching. This will surely give you an edge over the others in the field of teaching.The best thing about adding this section is that it shows you as a unique individual with unique talents and skills.Things to take care while adding awards section to the teachers resumeA.Always mention the month and year of the particular achievement so the recruiter could actually relate to it. And if the award is recent then this tip makes even more sense.B.Never forget to mention the number of nominations for a particular award/achievement in your resume for teachers. Number of nominations gives the recruiter a perspective around how difficult was the competition.C.Additionally, it always makes sense to mention the parameters on which this selection was based. This highlights the essential qualities and skills because of which you stood forth.D.If XYZ is a big brand in education industry and ABC is a small brand, then will it not benefit you to mention in which institution you got the award. The relevance of the award would take you higher.Teacher CV Example If you mention the achievement in your teacher resume likeAwarded for the Best High School teacher in Best School in the city among 5 nomineesNow compare it withAwarded Best High School teacher award among 30 nominations for exceptional percentage of students passed and best subject knowledge XYZ School Dec 17So?Hope now what we said makes more sense.TIP 6 FOR WRITING A TEACHERS RESUME TAKE CARE OF AESTHETICSA.FONTSFont has a great way of making a teachers resume stand out in growing struggle for jobs in this industry.If you choose to go for say Times New Roman, then let us remind you that it is the most common font which is used everywhere by everybody.Sure it has its benefits but the commonality factor far outweighs the probable benefits.And not only the type of font but also the size of font would matter. Garamond might be an amazing font but then using size 10 would not be a good choice as it will make the words look too small to be read.You can follow these fonts and the appropriate size to make sure your resume stands out clean, neat and very much readable. And the important point to remember would be consistency of font used across the teacher resume.Garamond 11.512+ years experienced teacher skilled in training and developing of teachers and development of academic calendars. Proficient in creating curriculum modules aligning them with schools policy. Highly adept in conducting workshops for resolving issues. Managed and mentored parents to maximize admissions and raise the bar for high quality standards.Tahoma 1012+ years experienced teacher skilled in training and developing of teachers and development of academic calendars. Proficient in creating curriculum modules aligning them with schools policy. Highly adept in conducting workshop s for resolving issues. Managed and mentored parents to maximize admissions and raise the bar for high quality standards.Gill Sans MT -11We often use it as default font in our resume tool. Widely used in UK, this font renders a sophisticated look to your resume.12+ years experienced teacher skilled in training and developing of teachers and development of academic calendars. Proficient in creating curriculum modules aligning them with schools policy. Highly adept in conducting workshops for resolving issues. Managed and mentored parents to maximize admissions and raise the bar for high quality standards.Calibri 11It is our personal favorite. Gives a professional look and makes your resume more readable.12+ years experienced teacher skilled in training and developing of teachers and development of academic calendars. Proficient in creating curriculum modules aligning them with schools policy. Highly adept in conducting workshops for resolving issues. Managed and mentored parents to maximize admissions and raise the bar for high quality standards.Constantia - 11Makes your teacher resume look less messy with this font which can be used to distribute your resume in both digital and hard copy form.12+ years experienced teacher skilled in training and developing of teachers and development of academic calendars. Proficient in creating curriculum modules aligning them with schools policy. Highly adept in conducting workshops for resolving issues. Managed and mentored parents to maximize admissions and raise the bar for high quality standards.Choose your font accordinglyB.SpacingGive more spacing between the headline and main points. Teacher resume should display more white portions. This becomes widely important as it will display your sophisticated approach towards students and more professional it looks more professional image goes to the recruiter.C.MarginsUse symmetry through out your teacher resume. Equal margins from left side and right said for all work exper ience sub points and equal margins for the headings shall make your resume stand out.Teacher resume exampleD.ColorsResume writing companies swear for this one. Given a chance to clients to choose their own colors, we see a gaudy resume coming forth with very bold colors and many colors used.Rule of thumb here is Less is moreUse maximum two colors. Black text on a white page is most preferred with a pinch of Blue in the main headings.For example pictureTIP 7 FOR WRITING A TEACHERS RESUME EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIESLast but not the least, a teach resume demands a showcase of some extra curricular activities specifically if the work experience is not very clear and straight.Extra curricular activities are started usually in the formative years of the child and your experience in the same can be transferred to the children you teach.Extra curricular shows lot of aspect of your personality which are otherwise hidden and are not reflected in your work experience.For example, if you have b een into theater and dramatics, then you tend to be a good team player which might not even be reflected in your work experience.But recruiter might need this important skill and thus this section might catch recruiters eye.Heck, say the recruiter wants to conduct teaching sessions through plays and dramatics in the class , you would be a great choice So please go ahead and demonstrate your unique talents in this section.By following these 7 tips for your teacher resume, you would hugely benefit in landing many crucial job interviews.All the Best

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