7 ways to make immediate success your only option

7 ways to make immediate success yur only option7 ways to make immediate success your only optionChange doesnt happen untilit musthappen. Inner drive is far from sufficient its failed you many times in the past.Necessity is the mother of invention.If you really want to change your life, you need to createconditions of necessity.Herein lies the new science of transformation.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moraYou need to shock your system. To quote Napoleon Hill,A good shock often helps the brain that has been atrophied by habit.Why does your system need to be shocked?Everything in your world wants to remain in homeostasis. You need to shatter your subconscious patterns and disrupt the homeostasis around you. This will repel the people keeping you stuck and attract others who will help you evolve.Radical transformation can happenvery quickly.But it requires bold action that reframes your subconscious patterns. Once those beliefs have been upgraded, your world changes immediately and dramatically. As Charles Haanel, considered to be the father of modern self-improvement said,Remember that no matter what the difficulty is, no matter where it is, no matter who is affected, you have no patient but yourself you have nothing to do but convince yourself of the truth which you desire to see manifest.So how do you shock your subconscious system?How do you convince yourself of the truth which you desire to happen?By the end of this article, youll know precisely how1. Invest In Yourself (and your relationships)If you dont pay, you probably wont pay attention. Joe PolishYour level of investment reflects your level of commitment.When you invest in something, you begin to wrap your identity around that thing. The more invested you are, the more you see yourselfas that thing.If you invest in a cause, youll become incredibly committed to that cause. So much so that motivation is no longer an issue. Your level of investment compels you to doeverything in your powerto advance the cause.Want evangelists? Get people to invest more into what youre doing.Want to become an evangelist yourself? Then invest more.What about yourself?How invested are in you in yourself? Said Jim Rohn,Work hard at your job and you can make a living. Work hard on yourself and you can make a fortune.Very few people invest in themselves. Sure, they may buy a book or occasionally get themselves a massage. But again, their subconscious beliefs are limiting. You get in life what you subconsciously believe you deserve. As Dr. David Hawkins explains in his book,Letting GoIf we have a small view of ourselves, then what we deserve is poverty. And our unconscious will see to it that we have that actuality.The more you invest in yourself, the more committed youll be to yourself and your own success. The more invested you are, the less entitled you feel. The more you become a giver and not a tak er. And the world awards the giver.By investing big in yourself (and you are, without question, your greatest asset) you shock your subconscious system. You forcibly tell yourself,I am worth it. What I want matters.2. Put Yourself In The Right EnvironmentThe most creative ideas arent going to come while sitting in front of your monitor. - Scott BirnbaumIn our individualistic society, we often fail to appreciate how dramatically we are influenced by our surroundings.But who you are is the product of your environment. If you married one person, youd be and become a different person than if you married someone else.To change your environment is to change you. Your possibilities are shaped by your context.If you want BIGGER and BETTER ideas, you need to put yourself into different types of environments from which you typically operate. The best and most innovative ideas literally cant percolate is most environments.You need an environment that puts you into a peak state, where your ima gination is able to run wild. Where you feel motivated and inspired. Where your negative and limiting thoughts are squelched by theempowering emotionsyoure experiencing.Emotions always precede thought. Hence, you need an environment that facilitates specific types of emotions, which then will allow you to create incredible visions, ideas, and strategies.How do you get into such environments?You invest in yourself and your relationships. Herein lies a fundamental truth that is largely misunderstoodSupply follows demand.When the demand is great, the supply will show up in some form or another. So, if youneedto succeed, if youmustbe around specific people, thenthe universe will conspire to make it happen.It cant be optional for you. It must be done. To you, it must be truth. Only then will the demand be great enough subconsciously to produce the desired result.This highlights another misconception that keeps people in poverty. Rather than living within your means, you should 1) DECIDE what you want, and then 2) FIGURE OUT the means of attaining what you want. As Hall of Fame football coach, Bill Walsh said,When your why is strong enough you will figure out how3. Set 10X Goals While Youre In A PeakStateA truly committed decision is the force that can change your life.A truly committed decision has to be unshakable no matter what happens. Even if the stock market collapses, your girlfriend dumps you, or your friends think you went crazy. Tony RobbinsFew people make committed decisions. Most people, actually, have a very bad relationship with commitment. And because they are bad with commitment, they have low confidence. You cant have confidence without commitment, because you cant have confidence if you dont trust yourself.Most people lie to themselves several times per day.They tell themselves they will do something, and then watch themselves not do it. Over and over and over. Mahatma Gandhi said,To believe in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.Making com mitted decisions is best done in specific environments. You want to be outside of your routine environment.You want to be in a place and in a state of mind that CREATES a very powerful commitment. You want to create your commitment while youre in a peak state. The level of emotion that creates your commitment reflects the quality and height of your trajectory.If you make a committed decision while in a weak or mediocre frame of mind, you set yourself on a mediocre and lowly path.While in an elevated state, you want to set goals SO BIG that they scare you. You want to set goals that you cannot currently fathom HOW theyll be completed. You need to set goals that require faith to achieve them (not necessarily a religious faith - but a firm expectation and hope of a future outcome).I recently had such an experience. While I welches at a mastermind event, I heard a talk about 10Xing the price of your products and services.The talk, coupled with the environment, facilitated wild imaginat ion within me. I began to think of an verbunden course I welches preparing to sell. The course was originally $200. But I decided to make it $1,000.When I told some of my clients about my new plans for the course, most of the people were excited. With the elevated price would come elevated services and outcomes.However, one of my clients barked back at me,How dare you increase the price by five times? Youre not five times better than you were last year.He was right.I wasnt five times better. And I never would be, until I created that expectation, both for myself and for others.It was by charging five times more that I became five times better.You never pre-qualify for success. You qualify yourself through the process of taking on something bigger than youve ever done before.To quote famed public speaker, Kyle MaynardThe worst advice Ive ever been given was to not increase the fee I charged to give a keynote speech. I was told I would price myself out of the market, I didnt have enou gh recent media coverage to compete against well-known speakers, blah, blah, blah. I decided to raise my price anyway incrementally at first, then I ersatzdarstellerd it. Now I have twice as many inquiries, and people even negotiate with me less. I wish Id done it earlier. Its given me much more freedom.What about you?Is your vision poverty-stricken?4. Recruit A Team OfGeniusesYou are really not in business until you hire your first person. - Barbara CorcoranWhen I decided I was going to create a much bigger and more compelling online course, I knew I couldnt do it myself. The vision was way to big for me.So I decided to hire the best people I could to make the vision happen. I offered to pay them a percentage of the total sales. Said Stephen Covey,Synergy is what happens when one plus one equals ten or a hundred or even a thousand Its the profound result when two or more respectful human beings determine to go beyond their preconceived ideas to meet a great challenge.Youll neverfe elready to take on big challenges. Subconsciously, going bigger is out of your reach. So you must act bigger (and before) you feel ready. You must act in such a way that you shock and reshape your subconscious patterns. Your identity isnt what determines your behavior. Rather, it is your behavior that determines your identity.By making bold and powerful behaviors, you reshape your identity and your life.5. Create High Expectations For Those Around You (and yourself)Winners make a habit of manufacturing their own positive expectations in advance of the event. Brian TracyWith the help of my new team, I was able to create the most compelling and powerful launch Ive ever done. Moreover, I was able to upgrade and re-conceptualize the entire online course. It evolved, and I evolved. It was much bigger and would be far more useful to my clients.The power of the launch and the set-up of the coursecreated a powerful culturewithin the new group of students. The energy is palpable. The expecta tions for success are high.6. Create A Demand So Intense That Youre Forced To Respond PowerfullyMake the mental image. Make it clear, distinct, perfect hold it firmly the ways and means will develop supply will follow the demand you will be led to do the right thing at the right time and in the right way. Earnest Desire will bring about Confident Expectation, and this in turn must be reinforced by Firm Demand. - Charles HaanelGiven the magnitude and quality of the launch, there was an insane response. We started getting hundreds of emails daily from people, seeking more information about the course.At the time, I didnt have my own personal assistant. So my friend who was helping me with the launch had his assistant field all of the emails for a week.During that week, it became clear that Id need to hire my own full-time personal assistant just to get through the launch. But also,given the new reality we had created - in making the course much bigger and more expansive - Id need a n assistant to help me execute the new vision. It was too big for me to handle on my own.We had created a situation of extreme demand. Now, we needed help. Within a few days of searching, I found a brilliant new assistant. Again, the subconscious belief system becomes shattered. New ideas begin to emerge within the realm of the new environment being created. As famed historian, Will Duran said,I think the ability of the average man could be doubled if it were demanded, if the situation demanded.Bigger and bolder vision begins to take shape as the new situation unfolds.Dan Sullivan, the founder of Strategic Coach, has said that for someone to maximize their potential, they need to outsource everything that isnt their unique ability. Others have similarly said that you should ONLY do that which will make the biggest impact. Only do your super-power, and have other people do the rest.You need to put yourself in a position where you cannot do it yourself. It will be your tendency to pro crastinate hiring other people to help you with the logistics. The longer you wait, the less progress you make. Once you have other people who can handle EVERYTHING except your super-powers, your connections, and your vision, your success will 10X or 100X very, very quickly.7. Watch As Your World Reshapes Itself To Match The NewYouUntil one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in ones favour all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way. - William Hutchison MurrayWhen you act boldly in the spirit of 10X committed decisions, you absolutely will disrupt the status-quo.T he environment holding your current reality together will be shattered - like shoving a sharp wedge into a glass structure. All the pieces will fly everywhere.Chaos will ensue.Everything will be trying to force you back to your comfort zone.But the damage will already be done. The intense decision will have been set in motion. Ripples are now spreading and making waves. Youll haveactedpowerfully, and you cant take that action back. Its no longer just ideas swirling around in your head. But youve now put them out into the world - where real consequences are now arising.Your new decision, and thus your new reality and identity will not be well-received by some. In fact, the illusion that has long-since been your relationship with certain people will shatter. The new you will no longer be acceptable to some. Youll push their buttons too far. They wont be able to keep the act up any longer.It will become obvious that your relationship with certain people wasnt real. And now, youll rep el these people from your life.There may be some seriously harsh consequences to doing this.Business could fail.Significant relationships could end.But whatever chaos comes from making the bold and new decision needed to happen. The glass house you had created around you to keep yourself safe and stuck needed to be destroyed.Youre willing to face the consequences.Youre willing to seemingly take a few momentary steps backward because you know that in all reality, youre now moving in the direction you want to be.Youre now living at a much higher frequency, where the rate and height of results will be much better and faster anyway.Youre no longer living a lie.Youre forcing your environment to change. Forcing it to match your visions and ideals. Forcing yourself to evolve into the person you want to be.Ready toUpgrade?Ive created a cheat sheet for putting yourself into a PEAK-STATE, immediately. You follow this daily, your life will change very quickly.Get the cheat sheet hereThis artic le first appeared on Medium.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

What rowing across the Atlantic can teach you about the working world

What rowing across the Atlantic can teach you about the working worldWhat rowing across the Atlantic can teach you about the working worldToby Gould was both excited and petrified on the morning of December 12, 2018. He and the three other non-professional rowers in his gruppe were due to set off from La Gomera in the Canary Islands in a rowing boat equipped with only as much kit and freeze-dried food as a 29 x 6-foot boat can carry. Ahead of them lay 3,000 miles of ocean before they would reach their finishing point across the Atlantic.The 39-year-old who normally works as deputy head of resilience at London Fire Brigade said We are buzzing, we are ready to go we are elend thinking about anything else. The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge is seen as the worlds toughest row.The rest of the team consisted of Jeremy Reynolds, 41, a former British Army soldier who now works as London resilience manager at London Fire Brigade Alison Wannell, 40, the only female crew member and a qual ified lawyer and Justin Coleman, 53, a stand-up comedian. An hour before the race started, Gould posted a video saying We had a look at the forecasts. We are looking at three-metre waves from the off this afternoon. Thats scaryFollow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreFifty days, 22 hours and 38 minutes later, they arrived in English Harbour in Antigua. The race had tested them to their limits. The team of four had spent Christmas and New Year at sea, battling severe seasickness, equipment failure and sleep deprivation to the extent one was convinced hed seen a spaceship. But as well as the lows, there were highs the sunrises and sunsets, wildlife encounters, and the shared camaraderie an extreme sporting challenge can bring.Over the 50 days, I followed the team closely, analyzing their triumphs and their difficulties through video diaries. I also carried out interviews after the race. T his project was a bit out of the ordinary for me (I research business leadership) but I wanted to see whether this extreme example of a team effort could tell us anything about the workdistributions-mix.Rowing businessIn todays turbulent business world, teams frequently face uncertainty and challenges and consequently are prone to impaired performance. Whether in life, business or a fierce mid-Atlantic storm, resilience enables us to deal with stress and overcome adversity.Personal resilience is the ability to cope with adversity are you able to bounce back to high-performance levels after a struggle? We know that teams performing in extreme environments do not perform in the same way as in normal settings due to heightened stress. Stress makes solving complex tasks difficult, leads to negative emotions, such as fear, which leads to impairment of personal performance and strains the relationships in the team. But resilient teams struggle well together. When facing adversity, they wo rk through rather than avoid difficulties.I found luckily that the rowing team did indeed work well together. They solved tricky issues like a steering autohelm that started continuously breaking and betreuunged each other emotionally through long dark nights and torrential rain. At one point, one team member reportedWe had a cargo ship coming over the hill and we had to react to that, getting on the radio and making sure they werent going to run us over. Then we had a water leak alarm going off. There wasnt a water leak, but the alarm was going off, and I had to dig that out, and that sort of thing. Then we were having problems for the third time with the autohelm, and the guys out on the oars kept getting spun around by the wind.Although a 3,000-mile race across the Atlantic featuring threatening cargo ships and torrential rain may seem a world away from your workplace stresses, there are lessons to be learned from this extreme example. So for anyone navigating the challenges of the working world, here is some adviceFive lessonsGet into a routine. Settling into a familiar pattern of working was one particular coping mechanism used by the team, to great success. One rower noted that Resilience is gradually getting higher as I get into a routine on the boat, and I can see us making progress.Focus on the goal. Concentrating on the task at hand either in the positive sense (that completing the race would be an achievement), or the more negative sense (that there is no other way to reach the goal) helped all of the rowers. The only way of getting through this is getting the rowing done. So I could lie in bed, but I certainly wouldnt get home faster Id get home a lot slower, which is how Ive had to cope with it, one rower observed.Take time out. Removing yourself from the situation for a time can help you to recharge and cope with stress. Although confined within a small space on the boat, one rower would imagine themselves in their happy place to recharge the ir batteries and return to the race with perspective.Create a sense of control. Creating guiding and protective structures can help, so that you dont feel overwhelmed. One rower described that finding out just exactly where they were geographically, in the middle of an ocean, was a terrifying thought as what was going around them was so unpredictable. So building up secure processes and structures of working as a team and focusing on managing challenges on the boat was a good mechanism for creating a sense of control.Seek support from others. Being able to lean on each other and offer support when times are tough is a key skill in any venture. The team support network helped the rowers work through the challenges they faced. In one diary recording, a rower observed Everyone is doing great things, helping and being supportive of each other.Despite the coping mechanisms that the four rowers developed, their resilience levels varied drastically throughout the race. Close to the finish line, they had the most challenging part ahead of them. Their mental and physical resources had been tested for weeks and they were both physically and mentally exhausted. Nevertheless, they had to find the motivation to give everything they had left to finally reach the finish line.Resilience is similarly key in todays dynamic and challenging world of work, which continuously throws new challenges at us. Working on ways to improve resilience is therefore very important for success whether your own, or that of your company.Caroline Rook, Lecturer in Leadership, Henley Business School, University of ReadingThis article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.

What Happened When I Quit My Job After 3 Months - The Muse

What Happened When I Quit My Job After 3 Months - The MuseWhat Happened When I Quit My Job After 3 Months You should stay at your first job for at least one year.Thats the advice I heard over and over. And, I wont deny that its a solid recommendation- nobody wants to start their career looking like a noncommittal, undependable job hopper whos going to hit the road the second something better rolls along.Personally, I didnt think holding myself to that standard would be a problem. Im reliable. Im professional. Im trustworthy. I assumed I had that whole one year requirement down pat.So, imagine my surprise when I found myself just three months into my first real job, contemplating already putting in my two weeks bedrngnisice. The thought alone still makes me queasy. But, thats exactly what welches happening Id barely just learned everybodys name, and yet I was already considering another offer.Making the DecisionI landed an assistant position for a commercial photography studio after c ollege. But, despite the fact that I was surrounded by great people in a creative industry, it didnt feel like a fit for my skill set.However, I kept pushing forward in an effort to make the best of it. I involved myself in more photoshoots and projects. I formed bonds with my colleagues. I went above and beyond to make my anfhrer life easier.Then, one unsuspecting Wednesday evening, I received a call from my former internship supervisor letting me know that a marketing position just opened up and she wanted me to einstellungsgesprch for it ASAP.The timing couldnt have been worse. I was finally getting my feet under me and beginning to feel comfortable. But, at the same time, I absolutely loved where Id previously interned- and, they were offering me an opportunity that was more related to the things I really wanted to do. Add in the fact that it was a small office with almost no turnover, and I knew that this was my one shot to land a full-time gig there.Id like to say that it was a decision I agonized over for weeks, but it wasnt. The second I hung up the phone, I knew Id quit my current job if I got the offer.Breaking the NewsWhile I may not have tormented myself with the actual decision, preparing to have that dreaded conversation with my babo was an entirely different, angst-inducing story.As surprising as my abrupt departure was to me, I knew itd be even more unexpected for her. Because I didnt want to march into her office and blindside her (and because I was scared to have the conversation), I did something that was perhaps cowardly- yet I convinced myself was noble I sent her a heads-up email that I needed to speak to her about quitting. The next day, we sat down and I explained the situation to her, emphasizing how schwimmbad I felt about leaving so soon. I told her that Id fulfill my two weeks, but then Id be moving on to the marketing position. Honestly, the conversation went surprisingly well. While she admitted she was disappointed Id be leaving, she was incredibly supportive, encouraging, and professional. I was relieved to have that piece over with- and that none of my nightmare-ish visions of her flipping her desk actually came to fruition. Moving ForwardNeedless to say, I finished my two weeks, said goodbye to my boss, and moved on with my career. And, I assumed that would be the end of things. After all, when you leave suddenly, its easy to assume that its a bridge youve burned- that youll pretend each other never existed, and any happenstance future run-ins will be incredibly awkward and strained. However, things played out exactly the opposite of how I predicted. In fact, my boss and I stayed in touch after my departure, and still continue to connect on a frequent basis to this day. This was- without a doubt- the most surprising piece of the whole experience What I had assumed would be the death of a professional relationship was really just the start. What I LearnedTheres so much advice out there that it becomes all too easy to think that theres a black and white, cut-and-dried answer for every single dilemma you face. But, while you often should try to follow those recommended best practices (hence why that one year requirement haunted my dreams), its also important to remember that they dont take your own unique circumstances and situation into account. Careers arent a one-size-fits-all sort of thing- unexpected things happen and surprises crop up. Ultimately, its still up to you to make choices and navigate your path in a way that suits you best. My own experience worked out much better than expected, and honestly, I accept a lot of the credit for that. I communicated with my boss in a way that was clear, honest, and professional. And, instead of leaving that job and never turning back, I made an effort to stay in touch and keep that relationship intact. Ill never say that quitting my job after such a short period of time was easy. However, my situation is living proof that you can put your self first in your career- without having to throw all professional etiquette out the window.

Important Job Skills for Mechanical Engineers

Important Job Skills for Mechanical EngineersImportant Job Skills for Mechanical EngineersAcareer in mechanical engineeringis both highly lucrative and altruistically rewarding.Engineers must have a good education and training. Therefore, a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering (or mechanical engineering technology) is required. Many mechanical engineers also have a masters degree or higher (such as a Ph.D.)in mechanical engineering. Certain jobs in mechanical engineering also require a license. What Are Mechanical Engineer Skills? Mechanical engineers design, build, and test mechanical devices such as tools, engines, and machines. Considered the broadest engineering discipline, mechanical engineers work in engineering services, research facilities, manufacturing industries, and the federal government. A mechanical engineer should have parteicularhard skills, including a strong understanding of industry standards and excellent computer skills, because much time is spent desi gning, simulating, and testing. In addition, mechanical engineers should havesoft skills, such as strong analytical thinking and communication capabilities. What Kind of Skills Do You Need to be a Mechanical Engineer? Problem Solving A big part of a mechanical engineers job is solving problems using mechanical or thermal devices. Mechanical engineers need to be strong analytical thinkers who are capable of solving problems brought to them by clients or employers. Analytical ThinkingAnalyze Test Results and Adjust konzept if NeededDevelop and Test PrototypesDesign Mechanical Device ProjectsDetail OrientedDevelop Design CalculationsEnsure Designs Meet Legal Guidelines and Safety RequirementsIdentify Potential Design ImprovementsKnowledgeable of Machining and Fabrication ProcessPerform Equipment and System CalculationsProduct Validation ExperienceProvide Cost Estimates for Materials, Equipment, and/or LaborResearch Materials for Future Design Opportunities and Usage Sound Knowl edge of Engineering FundamentalsTest Building MaterialsTroubleshoot Equipment to Solve ProblemsWork to Improve and Maintain Existing Products Creativity Mechanical engineering involves developing and designing products, which range from batteries to electric generators to medical devices. Inventing products involves a lot of creativity, as does figuring out how to bring projects home within challenging timeframes. 3D (Computer Aided Design) CADComplete Assigned Tasks Within Time and Cost RestraintsConvert Basic Design Information and Requirements into Working DrawingsCreate Blueprints Using CAD (Computer Aided Design)Develop Project Scope and TimelineDrafting Standards and Geometric, Dimension, Tolerancing (GDT)Prepare Designs and Estimates Communication and Leadership Often, mechanical engineers develop a product for a client. They may have to explain complex machines or devices to people who are not familiar with mechanical engineering. They have to be able to explain th eir ideas clearly and effectively, and this takes strongcommunicationskills. They also frequently leverage their communication talents to take the lead of mechanical design and manufacturing projects. Clearly Explain Design IdeasComfortable Writing Technical ReportsMake Regular Site VisitsManage and Monitor Each Stage of ProjectOversee Project Manufacturing ProcessPrepare Conclusion and Analysis ReportsRead and Interpret Drawings and SpecificationsRecommend Modifications for Design Improvements and SimplificationStrong PresenterUse Notes, Sketches, and Verbal Instructions to Complete Project DesignWrite and Maintain Operating Procedures and Standards Teamwork Mechanical engineering involves lots ofteamwork. Engineers often work in groups to invent technologies and solve problems. They might work with people that are not mechanical engineers, such as computer scientists or architects. As such, they need to be able to work with a diverse team of people to solve problems. Assemble Project DeliverablesAssist with Field and Manufacturing ProblemsAssist with Shipping of Equipment Prior to DeploymentProactive and Willing to Take on New ChallengesWork Effectively Under Pressure Math and Computer Mechanical engineers need to be comfortable using math to solve problems. The math skills required in mechanical engineering include calculus and statistics. They must be adept in applying ansicht skills to analyze problemsand design solutions. AutoCADAutomated Model ProgrammingCAD (Computer Aided Design)Engineering Product Data Management Software (EPDM)Microsoft Office Suite ExperiencePro-E CREO Computer Aided Design SoftwareUnderstand Diagrams, Drafts, Flow-Charts, and Other Information and DocumentationUse Software to Design Within Industry and Government Standards More Mechanical Engineer Skills Ability to Clarify and ParaphraseComputer ScienceComplianceInductive ReasoningDeductive ReasoningDesignEnvironmental AwarenessWritten CommunicationVerbal Communicatio nEntrepreneurshipIndependent ThinkingInvestigationOngoing ImprovementOrganizationProject ManagementStrategic PlanningStatisticsData AnalysisStructural AnalysisCausal RelationshipsCollaborationDiagnosticEvaluatingIntegrationJudgmentOptimizationPolicy Resume Example Review a resume sample for a mechanical engineer with tips and advice for what to include. How to Make Your Skills Stand Out Add Your Most Relevant Skills to Your Resume Employers now frequently employ automatedapplicant tracking systemsas a first stage in their candidate search process. These systems are programmed to search for industry-specific keyword phrases. If your resume doesnt include these keywords, it may be immediately screened out of consideration.Highlight Your Skills in Your Cover LetterAs mentioned above, be sure to include your industry-specific keywords in the body of yourcover letter, accompanied by specific examples of times when you demonstrated these skills in the workplace.Use Skill Words During Job InterviewsYou can also use these skill words in aninterview. Again, make sure you have at least one example of a time you demonstrated each of the top skill sets listed above.

To become a leader, learn to shut up

To become a leader, learn to shut upTo become a leader, learn to shut upAs executivesmove up the ranks, mora people pat their backs, and less people give them unfiltered real talk.Employees can become too aware of the boss power and privilege, telling CEOs what they want to hear and becoming fearful of telling them aboutactual failures. CEOs can get cocoonedby yes-women and yes-men giving them only good news.Thats a big problem. Without all the right information, CEOs cant make the necessarydirectional changes needed to guide the company.This cocoon of good feelings is what the latest issue of Harvard Business Review tackles in an illuminating story called Bursting the CEO Bubble. HBR interviewed 200 top executives to figure out how they could learn whatU.S. defense secretaryDonald Rumsfeld famously coined, unknown unknowns.The first and hardest step become humble.For top executives to succeed, HBR says they need to leave the spaces of power that theyve been striving for all their ca reers Todo what your exalted position demands, you must in some way escape your exalted position.Talk less, ask moreTo get ones employees to give you the right answers, you need to start asking them the right questions. The framing of the questions is key.The CEO of Charles Schwab,Walt Bettinger, regularly checks in withemployees, owners, analysts, and clients, and hell make a point to ask them, if you were in my job, what would you be focusing on? Its designed to make it less about him, and more about them, so they are more likely to volunteer their real opinions.Bettinger will also publicly admit in these meetings that his hardest challenge as CEO is his isolation and he needs help.And Bettingermakes relevant information, both good and bad, pay off. Certain employees who bring Bettinger useful information get flown out to spend a day at Charles Schwabs San Francisco headquarters as a public signal to further encourage these good feedback loops.Leave the officeThe worst way you can find out that your company has been operating on misguided assumptions iswatching your competitors capitalize on them.If you dont want that to happen, you need to find the people on the ground, who notlageice early signs of trouble. That means leaving your cocoon, because those observant employees are rarely sitting in the corner office.HBR offers an example Fadi Ghandour, the co-founder of the Dubai-based delivery firm Aramex, tookone of the companys couriers because he wanted to find out how Aramex was directly affecting them. He asked his courier questions about the job, and outside of the executive comfort zone, the courier was able to getreal and tellGhandour that he was being overloaded with work and that managers were acting out of touch. Ghandour immediately called an all-hands meeting with management and some couriers. He didnt make the meeting a witch hunt where people were called out, but rather, a meeting of mutual discovering of how workflows could improve.As a result of that encounter, all Aramex executives must do stints as couriers.Make failure acceptableOne of the core characteristics of good teams employees feel safe in failing, so that not every mistake becomes an attack on their job security.Encouraging failure means encouraging creativity and new thinking, so it means letting go of your ego and becoming honest with how little you, as a leader, may know.As Ed Catmull,the president of Pixar and Disney Animation Studios, puts it,to be wrong as fast as you can is to sign up for aggressive, rapid learning. At orientations for new employees, Catmull tells them right off the bat that neither he nor the company has all the right answers.The founder and CEO of Spanx, Sara Blakely, makes failure acceptable by talking about her own. In a recent companywide meeting, she held a celebratory moratorium on her oops moments that shed personally made withSpanx.Bequieter soyou can be a better listenerFor CEOs who need to shake hands, fundraise, TED Talk and broadcast words of authority in most of their interactions, being quiet is not their default. But making space for those quieter moments is critical for good listening.Being quiet for a while displays generosity - a key leadership trait - that lets other people express themselves and have a stake in the conversation. Everyone already knows youre important, because you have the title. Let someone else have the floor and see what you can learn from them.The president of RD at Calico,Hal Barron, explains that listening means not just waiting to hear the story in your head because you shouldnt know what the story is yet. If youre talking, as the saying goes, youre not learning.For Cirque du Soleils co-founderGuyLalibert, this means not stopping brainstorming sessions. When others in a meeting are skeptical of someones wild ideas, hes the one in the meeting who encourages them to keep talking.That encouragement is the kind of mantra Simon Mulcahy, a Salesforce top executive, repeats t o himself in meetings, Dont tell. Ask questions. Dont tell. Ask questions.Anyone can do thisBottom line? These actions are all doable. HBRs advice is not just for CEOs but every kind of leader get out of the office today and spend more time being wrong, being uncomfortable, and being quiet.

A Guide to Cover Letter Generator Free

A Guide to Cover Letter Generator Free The Appeal of Cover Letter Generator Free Canvas free plan is most likely all you will need for creating resumes. The point is to take a look at lots of examples and allow them to inspire you to compose a document which suits your distinct style, situation, and purpose. To create a titelblatt letter to go with your job application, it helps to have the proper tools available. Cover letter creators offer a variety of layouts and schablones to pick from that fit within any sort of industry, which range from business to food and science career paths. Cover letters are a significant part of the job application procedure. Add your own personal info to the template to make cover letters you may use for a range of kinds of job applications. Putting a cover letter builder tool to use allows you to select from a selection of templates to fit any kind of position you want to fill. Theres no typical format for a work offer letter template, but we s uggest that you include these components. Employing a cover letter maker is possible in your Internet browser. If the organization isnt in the database you first must complete their information and make the business profile and you receive a fairly standard DMCA fill in the blank form. If youre eager to spend money in your job search, an expert letter template might be available for a fair fee from a writing or printing company. You may then save or print your cover letter online as soon as you have finished the practice. Yes, its very uncomplicated and convenient to blast out the identical copied-and-pasted message to a hundred unique employers. If you would like to create a page with a single letter only then stick to the steps above but pick the large category. Ideally, learn the name of the individual youre sending the letter to and use the suitable salutation. Keep in mind, the trick to a fantastic cover letter is personalization. Getting the Best Cover Letter Generator Free If you are fighting to think of a creative concept, a random word generator is the ideal tool to set your imagination free. You also have the choice of picking the variety of syllables of the words or the term length of the randomized words. No matter what kind of generator youre browsing for, you will binnensee it here. The generator may be an excellent means to brainstorm new names. Use practical examples to emphasise what you can do to help the business. To abflug with, you may use any letter you wish to appear in the results. The employment offer letter confirms the facts of the employment relationship, which helps to reduce confusion. You may create multiple cover letters for various industries or specific situations as stated in Step One above. Okay, so, most of us dont understand how to generate random strings including letters and digits. Play around with the letters until youre pleased with the layout and download the webpage. All you have to do is select the variety of different random letters your want generated, what language alphabet you need and then in case you want upper, lower or both cases displayed. Our cover letters have a selection of layouts and designs. The very first thing you ought to be aware of is that much enjoy a resume, a cover letter ought to be brief, easy, and simple to read. The simplest way to make a terrific cover letter is to use an internet cover letter writer. Terrific cover letters have a couple things in common and one of them is having the appropriate information in a succinct format. Its crucial that you customize each cover letter to the job which youre applying. It is not hard to use and may give you a perfectly written letter within no moment. One of the greatest methods to receive your foot in the door at an organization you would really like to work for is to mention an expert connection to one of their existing personnel. Otherwise the present time is used. Well then youre in the appr opriate place What You Dont Know About Cover Letter Generator Free Its also flexible, so in the event that you wish to make your own letter, that option is available. When youre finished creating your cover letter, you can choose how you wish to get the file. Then choose the vital message you wish to have across with your cover letter. You can see the complete cover letter at the next link. Keep it simple so that your cover letter will be simple to read and understand. The total cover letter are available here. To help, our on-line cover letter builder provides a collection of job-winning cover letter templates. Dont neglect to download our cover letter checklist to discover what you could be missing. If you need assistance, use our completely free CV builder. When the cover letter creator loads, its then feasible to pick from templates and get started inserting important details necessary to finish the letter.

Ignore! Is Social Media Hurting Your Employee Engagement

Ignore Is Social Media Hurting Your Employee EngagementWhen you think about social media in the office, the first thing that comes to mind is an employee stealing some time to check their Facebook news feed or send out a few tweets. But this certainly isnt the only form social media is taking in the workplace, thank goodness.While employees using social media might seem like a productivity drain, sometimes it can lead to greater employee engagement and information sharing. It depends heavily on how your office chooses to utilize social media tools.Its clear your company ignores social media at its own risk. While lost productivity and disengagement costs the U.S. economy $370 billion every year, a 2008 study by The Aberdeen Group showed social media tools in the workplace can actually lead to an 18 percent improvement in employee engagement.Compare this number to the 1 percent increase in employee engagement for companies without social media tools, and you can see social media can a ctually be mora than an office distraction. This might be why 39 percent of companies (as of 2011) have embraced social media technology to engage with employees.Instead of viewing social media as a way employees goof off when youre not looking, here are some ways to use social media in your enterprise in order to increase both productivity and employee engagementShare KnowledgeSocial media can be a great tool for sharing knowledge internally and helping current employees learn new things from coworkers. Social media tools can be used to create question and answer documents as well as company wikis everyone in your workforce can access. Just like Wikipedia is a great place for common Internet users to share their knowledge, your company can establish a wiki where employees can add and develop an ongoing, evergreen source of information and training.By encouraging workers to share their knowledge, employees can become more connected to each other and more engaged in the company. Your company is empowering workers to share their expertise and grow their knowledge.Connect Across DistancesInternal social networks can keep even disparate branches of the company in contact with each other on a more consistent basis than face-to-face meetings or teleconferences. It can be tough to get everyone in the same place at the same time, which means behauptung big meetings are often postponed or shoved into small gaps in busy schedules.Using social media, companies can connect across time and distances with ease. Now employees can become more engaged with even far away coworkers, leading to a greater feeling of community with the whole corporation.Finding TalentSocial networks from Facebook to Twitter can actually help employers find the best talent and engage with them online. Many candidates take to the Internet to share advice, thought leadership, and submit video resumes for open positions.Your company can use these networks to develop a talent pipeline to quickly source candidates for future open positions.Then, when the perfect fit comes along you can invite the talent youve engaged with on social channels to speak with you in a video interview.Is the new reality of increasing social media technology hurting your companys employee engagement? It might in fact be doing the oppositeWhat are some ways your company uses social media to improve employee engagement? Share in the commentsIMAGE Courtesy of Flickr by ivanpw

Coast Guard Fraternization Policies

Coast Guard Fraternization PoliciesCoast Guard Fraternization PoliciesUnited States Coast Guard fraternization policies are contained in chapter 8 of the Coast Guard Personnel Manual, COMDTINST 1000.6A. General Policies The Coast Guardattracts and retains highly qualified people with commonly shared values of honor, respect, and devotion to duty. These values anchor our cultural and Service norms and serve as a common foundation for our interpersonal relationships within the Coast Guard. We interact, communicate and work together as teams to accomplish our missions. Indeed, mission success depends on cultivating positive, professional relationships with our personnel. An environment of mutual respect and trust inspires teamwork, assures equal treatment, and grants service members the opportunity to excel. Professional interpersonal relationships always acknowledge military rank and reinforce respect for authority. Good leaders understand the privilege of holding rank requires exe rcising impartiality and objectivity. Interpersonal relationships which raise even a perception of unfairness undermine good leadership and military discipline. The Coast Guardhas relied on custom and tradition to establish boundaries of appropriate behavior in interpersonal relationships. Proper social interaction is encouraged to enhance unit morale and esprit de corps. Proper behavior between seniors and juniors, particularly between officers and enlisted personnel, enhances teamwork and strengthens respect for authority. By long-standing custom and tradition, commissioned officers, including warrant officers, have leadership responsibilities extending across the Service. Likewise, chief petty officers (E-7 to E-9) have a distinct leadership role, particularly within their assigned command. Both provide leadership leid just within the direct chain of command, but for a broader spectrum of the Service. Due to ansicht broad leadership responsibilities, relationships involving offic ers or chief petty officers merit close attention. Sustaining a Professional Environment Coast Guardpolicy is to sustain a professional work environment which fosters mutual respect among all personnel, and in which decisions affecting personnel, in appearance and actuality, are based on sound leadership principles. Commanding Officers, officers-in-charge, and supervisors are expected to provide an environment which enhances positive interaction among all personnel through education, human relations training, and adherence to core values. Coast Guard policy on interpersonal relationships has been crafted to be as gender-neutral as possible. However, this approach may obscure one important issue the fundamental principle that interpersonal activities which are appropriate among men or among women are likewise appropriate among men and women. Positive social interaction among men has proved beneficial to the individuals and the organization in the past, and women should be afforde d equal opportunity to participate in these activities. Women must elend be insulated or isolated from proper professional and social activities if the Coast Guard is to benefit from the full measure of their contributions. As people work together, different types of relationships arise. Professional relationships sometimes develop into personal relationships. Service custom recognizes that personal relationships, regardless of gender, are acceptable provided they do not, either in actuality or in appearance jeopardize the members impartiality,undermine the respect for authority inherent in a members rank or position,result in members improperly using the relationship for personal gain or favor, orviolate a punitive article of the UCMJ. The great variety of interpersonal relationships precludes listing every specific situation that members and commands may encounter. While some situations are clearly discernible and appropriate action is easily identified, others are mora complex a nd do not lend themselves to simple solutions. Evaluating interpersonal relationships requires sound judgment by all personnel. Factors to consider in assessing the propriety of a relationship include the organizational relationship between the individuals whether one member can influence anothers personnel or disciplinary actions, assignments, benefits or privilegesthe relative rank and status of the individuals peers, officer/enlisted, CPO/junior enlisted, supervisor/ subordinate, military/civilian, instructor/student andthe character of the relationship (e.g., personal, romantic, marital). (a) Personal relationship Non-intimate, non-romantic association between two or more people (of the same gender or not), such as occasional attendance at recreational or entertainment events (movies, ball games, concerts, etc.) or meals. (Does not involve conduct which violates the UCMJ.) (b) Romantic relationship Cross-gender sexual or amorous relationship. (Does not involve conduct which viol ates the UCMJ.) (c) Unacceptable relationship Inappropriate and not allowed under Service policy. Resolution normally administrative. The relationship must be terminated or otherwise resolved once recognized. (d) Prohibited relationship Violates the UCMJ. Resolution may be either administrative, punitive, or both as circumstances warrant. Romantic Relationship Policy Relationships cross gender lines, can develop into romantic relationships, and even lead to marriage. A relationship, including marriage, does not violate Service policy unless the relationship or the members conduct fails to meet the standards set by this section, standards of conduct set by the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), or other regulations. Romantic Relationships Between Members are Unacceptable When members have a supervisor/subordinate relationship (including periodic supervision of duty section or watch standing personnel), ormembers are assigned to the same small shore unit (less than 60 member s), ormembers are assigned to the same cutter, orthe relationship is manifested in the work environment in a way which disrupts the effective conduct of daily geschftliches miteinander. The nature of operations and personnel interactions on cutters and small shore units makes romantic relationships between members assigned to such units the equivalent of relationships in the chain of command and, therefore, unacceptable. This policy applies regardless of rank, grade, or position. This policy applies to Reservists in an active status, whether or not on duty. Romantic relationships between chief petty officers (E-7/8/9) and junior enlisted personnel (E-4 and below) are unacceptable. Coast Guard policy prohibits the following relationships or conduct, regardless of rank, grade, or position of the persons involved Engaging in sexually intimate behavior aboard any Coast Guard vessel, or in any Coast Guard- controlled workplace.Romantic relationships outside of marriage between commissio ned officers and enlisted personnel. For the purposes of this paragraph, Coast Guard Academy cadets and officer candidates (both OCS and ROCI) are considered officers.Personal and romantic relationships between instructors at training commands and students. Service members married to Service members, or otherwise closely related (e.g., parent/child, siblings), shall maintain requisite respect and decorum attending the official military relationship between them while either is on duty or in uniform in public. Members married to members or otherwise closely related shall not be assigned in the same chain of command. Acceptable vs. Unacceptable Relationships Examples of acceptable personal relationships Two crewmembers going to an occasional movie, dinner, concert, or another social event.Members jogging or participating in wellness or recreational activities together. Examples of unacceptable relationships Supervisors and subordinates in private business together.Supervisors and subordinates in a romantic relationship. Examples of unacceptable conduct Supervisors and subordinates gambling together.Members lending or borrowing money for profit or benefit of any kind.Giving or receiving gifts, except gifts of nominal value on special occasions.Changing duty rosters or work schedules to the benefit of one or more members in a relationship when other members of the command are not afforded the same consideration. Fraternization Policies Fraternizationdescribes the criminal prohibition of certain conduct between officers and enlisted personnel set out in the UCMJ. Interpersonal relationships between officer and enlisted personnel and fraternization are not synonymous. Fraternization does not apply exclusively to male-female relationships, but a much broader range of inappropriate conduct. (While not an exhaustive listing, see above) The elements of the offense of fraternization specified in the Manual for Courts-martial can be found in Part 1 of this article . The custom of the Service accepts personal relationships between officer and enlisted personnel, regardless of gender, if they do not violate the provisions shown above. Relationships in conflict with those provisions violate the custom of the Service. The custom of the Service prohibits romantic relationships outside of marriage between officers and enlisted personnel. It includes such relationships with members of other military services. Officer/enlisted romantic relationships undermine the respect for authority which is essential for the Coast Guard to accomplish its military mission. The custom of the Service accepts officer/enlisted marriages which occur before the officer receives a commission. Lawful marriage between an officer and enlisted service member does not create a presumption of misconduct or fraternization. However, misconduct, including fraternization, is neither excused nor mitigated by subsequent marriage. Responsibility for Avoiding Unacceptable Relationsh ips All personnel is responsible for avoiding unacceptable or prohibited relationships. Primary responsibility rests with the senior member. Seniors throughout the chain of command shall attend to their associations and ensure they support the chain of command, good order, and discipline. Personnel finding themselves involved in or contemplating unacceptable relationships should report the situation and seek early resolution from their supervisor, commanding officer, officer-in-charge, command enlisted advisor, or Coast Guard chaplain. Any potential conflict with Coast Guard policy should be addressed promptly. Commands are expected to assist members in understanding Coast Guard policy requirements and resolving conflicts. Bringing an unacceptable relationship to early Command attention will increase the opportunity for early, positive resolution. USCG Regulations specifically charge commanding officers and officers in charge with responsibility for their commands safety, efficienc y, discipline, and well-being. They should take prompt, appropriate action to resolve conduct which does not comply with the provisions of this section. Interpersonal relationships involving Academy and TrainingCenter staff and students are particularly susceptible to abuse by the senior member. The Superintendent of the Academy and commanding officers of training commands may issue local directives further restricting or prohibiting such relationships as they deem appropriate. The Superintendent of the Academy may issue supplemental regulations addressing cadet relationships, including when cadets are in training situations aboard other Coast Guard units. Resolving Unacceptable Relationships GeneralAvoiding unacceptable personal relationships is in the best interest of all concerned. Training, counseling, and administrative actions help prevent unacceptable personal relationships or minimize detrimental effects when unacceptable relationships develop. Prompt resolution at the l owest level possible is desirable. TrainingAvoiding unacceptable and prohibited interpersonal relationships requires that personnel clearly understand Coast Guard policy and its application. The unit training program is an ideal forum to accomplish this. Training on FRATERNIZATION AND INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS shall be conducted at all officer and enlisted accession points and at resident training courses (leadership school, A and C schools, etc.). Training at other units is strongly encouraged. CounselingEarly counseling often can resolve potential concerns about the characteristics of a relationship and appropriate actions to ensure the relationship develops in a manner consistent with Service custom. Counseling may be informal or more formal, including written documentation by Administrative Remarks (Form CG-3307) or an Administrative Letter of Censure. Counseling may include a direct order to terminate a relationship. Personnel ReassignmentMembers may request, or a command may recommend reassignment of a member involved in a questionable relationship. However, reassignment is not a preferred option. The Coast Guard is not obligated to reassign personnel due to members desires or based solely on a relationship. When reassignment is not an option, members may be directed to end a relationship. EvaluationsWhen members do not respond favorably to counseling, comments, and marksin officer and enlisted evaluations may be appropriate. Other Administrative ActionAs warranted, commands may recommend separation, removal or withdrawal of advancement recommendations, appointment to another status, or promotions. Disciplinary ActionNonjudicial punishment or courts-martial may address fraternization or other unlawful or prohibited relationships or conduct.

How Important Is Salary When You Decide to Switch Jobs

How Important Is Salary When You Decide to Switch JobsHow Important Is Salary When You Decide to Switch Jobs?How Important Is Salary When You Decide to Switch JobsMy recent post, Whats Most Important in Accepting a Job Offer?, highlighted the similarities and differences between employers and job seekers on the top reasons people want to work for a company. The number one reason for both groups A competitive base pay.Salary is important to most job seekers how important is another question. There are trade-offs that might be more valuable. For example, many years ago, I switched jobs for a 6% salary cut, but better benefits and corporate culture, as well as greater growth potential. It turned out to be a very good career move.poll32

Surface Warfare Officer Description and Qualifications

Surface Warfare Officer Description and QualificationsSurface Warfare Officer Description and QualificationsAny navy is most widely known for its ships and submarines, but the world sees the strength of the United States displayed throughout the seven seas with nuclear aircraft carriers the size of three football fields, guided missile cruisers, destroyers, and frigates. The projection of power is what the United States Navy brings to the Department of Defense. The Surface Fleet is run by Surface Warfare Officers (SWO). SWOsare typically responsible for more than 300 people and millions of dollars of complex equipment during their anfangsbuchstabe tour. Many of the skills and much of the knowledge they acquired in college are put to immediate use. Once commissioned a Naval officer, educational opportunities from technical training to postgraduate school are available to further professional growth. Promotions are regular and based upon wertzuwachs and time in rank. The Requirement s Surface Warfare Officers must be at least 19 and less than 29 at the time of commission. However, waivers up to 2 yrs for prior Active Duty service is allowed. However, officers must possess a Bachelors Degree with two semesters of calculus and calculus-based physics required. Receiving a college education and commission before the age of 22 is rare. Surface Warfare Officers are made through three main programs Officer Candidate School (OCS), Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC), and the United States Naval Academy (USNA). Once you receive your commission through one of the three programs, you will attend the Surface Warfare Officers School Digeistesbild Officer Course (SWOSDOC) and onto your ship where you will begin your Division Officer (DIVO) tour. SWOSDOC is designed to provide the tools needed for a successful first sea assignment. After completing the SWOSDOC Core, you will be sent to a specialty school for instruction focused on the requirements of your first job. Specialty schools include Anti-submarine Warfare Officer, Engineering Division Officer, Damage Control Assistant, and Communications Officer. Most of these schools are in Newport and are from 3 to 7 weeks long. Total time in Newport is 23 to 26 weeks. Upon the commissioning date, the SWO must have a minimum of 4 years of active duty service plus 4 years inactive available on the commitment. A Surface Warfare Officer must have correctable 20/20 vision although waivers are considered and PRK and LASIK eye surgeries are also waiverable. Specific Duties of the Surface Warfare Officer Surface Warfare Officers are Navy officers whose training and primary duties focus on the operation of Navy ships at sea and the management of various shipboard systems. Their ultimate goal is to command a Navy surface ship. Navy systems such as the vertical launch system that fires surface-to-air and cruise missiles require the skills and expertise of people trained in high-tech fields. Specific job elements for the first tourThe primary goals of the Division Officer Sequencing Plan are to provide optimal readiness to the fleet and maximum development opportunities to the individuals. To this end, Division Officer tours are 42-month split tours designed to provide individuals diversity in their background and experiences. The first tour will be 24 months with the most important milestones of the initial sea tour being the achievement of the Officer of the Deck (Fleet) and Surface Warfare Officer qualifications. These qualifications are designed to be completed within the first 12 to 18 months. During the initial sea tour, officers may be assigned to multiple departments to provide a diversified background and facilitate Surface Warfare Officer (SWO) and Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW) qualification. Development of seamanship, warfighting skills, and dynamic leadership are key elements in the initial sea tour. The second Division Officer tour lasts 18 months and will al ways be in a department different from the initial tour. During the second tour, Division Officers are expected to complete Engineering Officer of the Watch qualification and many will make progress towards qualifying as Tactical Action Officer. The second sea tour billets are designed to fill specific needs of the Navy commensurate with an officers background. Additionally, follow-on sea tours provide professional benefits to the officer including additional qualifications and more diversified background. Locations of fleet assignmentsThe initial fleet assignments man take you to Norfolk, VA, San Diego, CA, Bremerton, WA, Pearl Harbor, HI, Yokosuka, Japan, or Mayport, Florida. The largest concentration of Navy shore billets is on the East Coast, mainly in Washington, DC, Newport, RI, and Norfolk, VA. Opportunities for shore duty include Naval Post Graduate School (NPGS), JCS/OSD Intern Program, and various instructor assignments. The Naval Post Graduate Schools offers technical an d non-technical curricula and provides juniorchef officers an excellent early opportunity to obtain advanced degrees. Individuals not assigned to NPGS are encouraged to work on advanced degrees during the off-duty time. First, shore tours are designed to further broaden a junior officers background and expand their opportunities. Special pay/bonusesSWOs earnsea dutypay while on sea duty from their 1st day of duty at sea. SWOs also earnhazardous duty payand tax-free base pay while deployed to certain hot spots. Upon selection to Department Head, SWOs can earn a $50,000 bonus for signing on to complete a 36 month (typical) afloat department head sequence. After Department Head tour, most SWOs will receive advanced education and move onto their Executive Officer and Commanding Officer tour if selected for command. The advancement to major command is for high performing Captains who may also advance into the Admiral ranks and in charge of squadrons and fleets.