My screaming was out of hand; could I change?
My problem always began the same way. I lost my patience, then my tongue spit out words faster than the speed of light. My volume escalated—each word a higher pitch. My rant went on and on like the Energizer bunny, except I didn't beat on a drum—I beat on little ears, sensitive hearts and young minds.
The thought of what I sounded like to my children sickened me. I was like a drill sergeant shouting each morning, "Wake up, it's late! Hurry! Pick up your rooms! Make the beds!" When I helped them with homework, my voice screeched like nails on a chalkboard, "What do you mean you don't get this? How many times do I have to explain?" I knew my real message was lost. "I love you and I want you to do well in life" was not conveyed.
I blamed my out-of-control behaviour on parenting solo, a stressful job, financial problems and no time to myself. But the cycle of screaming, feeling guilty and apologies continued to hurt my children.
I needed to change for the sake of my little family, but change was difficult. I read books on my self-diagnosed screaming syndrome. I tried counting to 10, then 10 again and again. I practiced slow breathing techniques, which only caused me to hyperventilate. I even videotaped myself yelling. Nothing worked.
I was miserable and questioned my ability to mother my children. I called on God for help. I didn't know how He could fix me, but I knew that all He required was a tiny mustard seed of faith. So I got down on my knees, planted my prayer and watered it with tears.
Soon Mother's Day arrived and my third-grader, Rebekah, gave me a card and proudly proclaimed, "I made it all by myself!" I was torn between laughing and crying as I read the words written on the front—Happy Mouther's Day.
Happy Mouther's Day? The misspelled greeting pierced my heart. I was filled with sorrow and memories of all the broken promises to my children.
Then, at once, the heavy burden vanished. I knew deep inside I now had the strength to stop my abusive behaviour. There was no looking back. The simple little u that translated Mother into Mouther transformed me.
My daughter laughed about the misspelled word; I relished her laughter. I knew that was no misspelling—God had intended it. I opened the card and read the rest, "Dear Mom, I love you with my whole heart and soul." In spite of my mouth, my daughter loved me. And through a heavenly-inspired card, I was changed forever.
Belinda Walker lives with her children in Vermilion, Ohio.
Screaming is like a tornado that tears through the heart and soul of a child. It leaves an aftermath of anxiety, fear and feelings of worthlessness. A child's only defense is to emotionally withdraw from a parent who is supposed to represent security and safety. As a result, the parent-child bond becomes weaker and the emotional health of a family diminishes. Screaming is never a solution—it wounds tender hearts and impressionable minds.
At one point in my healing process, I recalled the times God could have yelled at me, but He didn't. "The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love" (Psalm 145:8).


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The rumor has been revealing details of the upcoming LeEco Le max 3 pro smartphone, but its original name was not known. Now, fresh photos of the smartphone have surfaced to reveal its design .We are having exclusive pictures of it with us.
This will be launched along with lemax 3 soon. The new photos show that the phone features metal unibody design. Above the display, an earpiece can be seen separating two round-shaped features. One of them is the selfie camera and there is no confirmation on what the other feature is. The display is narrow bezels on its left and right sides.
The bottom side of the phone has a USB Type-C port that separates the two external speakers. There is no 3.5mm audio jack on the phone. The major feature of the phone, the dual rear camera placed in a circular housing is present on the backside. It is coupled with dual-LED flash. Below it is the fingerprint scanner.
The top and bottom edges of the phone at the rear features the antennae bands. The right side of the phone has volume controllers and power button whereas the left side does not feature any physical button, but it seems to house a SIM tray. One of the snapshots that reveals the About Phone screen of the phone shows the model as Le max 3 pro
The Le Max 3 is preloaded with Android 7.1.1 Marshmallow OS and EUI 6.0. It is powered by the Mediateck x27 chipset. It is likely to arrive in RAM variants like 4 GB and 6 GB. for storage, it is expected to include UFS 2.0 storage choices like 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB
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This week Dr. Lenny Peters presented a gift of $25,000 to the Triad United Rowing Association to assist with hosting the North Carolina Rowing Championships on April 9 at Oak Hollow Lake. The series of boat races will be an all day rowing regatta for eight hundred rowers in 270 boats from the Carolinas and surrounding states. Thousands of spectators are expected to cheer the teams on from shore.
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"This will be the biggest rowing event ever to take place in North Carolina," said Triad United Rowing Coach Gene Kininmonth. "We could not do it without improving our infrastructure at the lake, which is made possible thanks to sponsorship of caring High Point philanthropists such as Dr. Peters."
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The 2nd Commando Regiment is a special forces unit of the Australian Army and is part of Special Operations Command. The regiment was established on 19 June 2009 when the 4th Battalion RAR (Commando) was renamed. It is based at Holsworthy, New South Wales. The 2nd Commando Regiment trains and has served with coalition special forces units, and is highly regarded by these units. The regiment has been involved in operations in East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan, where it was used in a direct action warfighting role. It has also been involved in domestic security operations including the 2006 Commonwealth Games and the 2014 G20 Leaders Summit. In 2019, the regiment was made the Command's capability lead for strategic strike.

Role
The 2nd Commando Regiment is one of three combat-capable units within Special Operations Command and operates alongside other SOCOMD elements. The role of the regiment is to conduct strategic strike, counter terrorism and special recovery operations. Army doctrine specifies that the role of commando units is to "span the gap between conventional infantry operations and unconventional operations", focusing on advanced force operations and direct action missions. Originally formed to complement the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR), according to Blaxland, and is designed to be a "self-contained flexible and rapidly deployable force" and is structured for both special operations and domestic counter-terrorism. In its domestic counter-terrorism role it provides the Tactical Assault Group (East) to respond to high-risk incidents on the eastern coast of Australia beyond the capability of state and federal police tactical groups to respond to. The regiment maintains a high readiness element which encompasses the parachute company group role that the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3 RAR) had maintained before being re-roled as a light infantry battalion. In 2010, the then-Chief of Army stated that as part of the future amphibious ready group based on the Navy's new Canberra-class it will be necessary to rotate a Commando Company to support the infantry battalion.

History

Formation
In 1995, as part of an expansion of the number of Australian Army infantry battalions, the 2nd/4th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment—then operating as a standard light infantry battalion—was delinked into separate battalions which resumed their original identities as the 2nd and 4th Battalions. The decision was then taken that the 4th Battalion would become a Regular Army commando unit and on 1 February 1997 the unit was renamed to 4th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (Commando) (4 RAR Cdo). The unit would be structured for both conventional operations and domestic counter-terrorism, with an initial establishment of a battalion headquarters, Tactical Assault Group, two commando companies, logistic support company, operational support company and a signal squadron. Initially, both Regular and Reserve members were given the opportunity to undertake special forces training provided by the Commando Training Wing of the Reserve 1st Commando Regiment, or elect to be posted to a conventional forces unit. In 1998, General Reserve positions ceased to exist in the new structure, and reserve members discharged or posted to other reserve units. It was planned that 4 RAR (Cdo) would eventually take over the SASR counter terrorist role.

The initial years were busy with the unit creating a structure and recruiting members suitable for commando training, while conducting sub-unit and unit training activities. B Company was raised in 1997, followed by C Company in 1999, both of which took 24 months to reach full maturity. A small team from 4 RAR (Cdo) deployed to East Timor as part of the International Force for East Timor (INTERFET) in September 1999 providing close personal protection for the media and also as interpreters in the initial months. In 2000, elements were involved in the evacuation of Australian nationals from the Solomon Islands in June. While later that year, 4 RAR (Cdo) assisted with counter-terrorism at the Sydney Olympic Games as part of Joint Task Force 114, with C Company on standby as a response force such as providing a cordon around an incident site in support of the SASR. In 2000, it was decided that the counter terrorist role should remain with the SASR. A period of rapid capability development, equipment acquisition and training subsequently followed. The unit that was developed as a result is highly regarded by coalition special operation forces abroad, and has conducted operations in East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan. It has also been awarded  citations for bravery and meritorious service.

On 19 June 2009, the battalion was renamed the 2nd Commando Regiment. Regardless, the name 4 RAR remains on the Army's order of battle and its history, colours and traditions have been preserved, ready to be re-raised as a regular infantry battalion in the future if required. All awards and battle honours received during the time as 4 RAR (Cdo) were passed onto the 2nd Commando Regiment, while those awarded before the transformation to a commando battalion were retained by 4 RAR.

East Timor
The 2nd Commando Regiment, then known as 4 RAR (Cdo), was deployed as a part of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) in 2001. When notified to replace 1 RAR in East Timor, 4 RAR had not long previously been raised as a commando battalion, developing special forces capabilities to supplement those of the SASR. With the commitment to East Timor continuing, 4 RAR was re-roled as a light infantry battalion for deployment to East Timor as AUSBATT IV. This involved reorganising from the existing two commando-companies structure to a light infantry battalion with four companies and a growth in the unit from 220 to 670 personnel. This saw B and C Company remain commando-qualified. A Company was formed in June 2000 followed by D Company in November both filled with Regular infantry soldiers posted in to the unit. The battalion took official control over Area of Operations (AO) Matilda in the northern border region on 25 April under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Jeff Sengelman.

During its time deployed as a part of UNTAET, the battalion established a security partnership with the East Timorese, focusing strongly on languages and maintaining the relationships previous Australian battalions had established, as well as transferring new technologies to the local security forces. This "intelligence-led" but "people-focused" approach saw the battalion group conduct the majority of its operations in close proximity to the Tactical Coordination Line (TCL) on the border with Indonesian West Timor. The battalion saw few contacts while in East Timor. These included a TCL violation on 5 May 2001 which was intercepted by a section from D Company, an outbreak of violence involving a grenade attack by militia members at the Maubasa markets on 29 May which resulted in several people killed and about 50 wounded, and shallow cross-border militia raids in June, including an attack on a section patrol from A Company. The battalion was withdrawn and replaced in October 2001.

Expansion and domestic security

Following the battalion's return from East Timor it was again restructured to resume its role as a two-company commando battalion. In 2001 the Australian Government directed the permanent establishment of a second TAG to be based on the east coast of Australia. The TAG is supplemented by clearance divers from the Navy Clearance Diving Branch who form the Water Troop. A Company was subsequently raised as a commando company in 2002.

Following the creation of SOCOMD in 2002 and the Bali bombings in October that year, further resources became available. The battalion was subsequently involved in security operations for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Queensland in 2002. Elements of the battalion were also involved in the boarding of a North Korean freighter, the MV Pong Su—which was suspected of drug smuggling—off Newcastle on 20 April 2003. In 2005, a fourth commando company (D Company) was raised. Later, the battalion was tasked with supporting the security arrangements for the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. In 2014, elements of the regiment were deployed to Brisbane to protect the G20 Leaders Summit held in the city on 15 and 16 November.

Iraq
The battalion provided a commando force element as part of the Australian contribution to the 2003 invasion of Iraq, known as Operation Falconer. A reinforced commando platoon formed an element of the Australian Special Forces Task Group (SFTG), which also included 1 Squadron, SASR, a troop from the Incident Response Regiment, and three CH-47 Chinook helicopters from the 5th Aviation Regiment. The commandos formed the "quick reaction" element for the task group. The SFTG operated in western Iraq where it was successful in securing its area of operations, including the huge Al Asad Air Base. After the invasion was complete, the 40-man commando element provided security to humanitarian assistance missions and other security operations, later providing close protection for Australian officials in Baghdad as part of Operation Catalyst. In 2004, claims appeared in the media that Australian special forces were involved in counter-insurgency operations inside Iraq, although this was denied by the government. The last commando element was withdrawn in 2006.

Timor Leste
Later, in May 2006 a commando company group was deployed to Timor Leste as part of Operation Astute, after relations between the East Timorese government and military forces broke down. The commandos operated alongside the SASR as part of the Special Forces Component and were tasked with advanced force operations in preparation for the arrival of follow-on forces, focusing on Dili Airport. In March 2007, the commandos, along with elements of the SASR, took part in the Battle of Same during which five rebels were killed during an unsuccessful attempt to apprehend the rebel leader, Alfredo Reinado. After the battle, the commandos and SASR elements were withdrawn at the request of the East Timorese government in order to start negotiations with the rebels.

Afghanistan

Meanwhile, in August 2005 an Australian Special Forces Task Group (SFTG) was deployed to Afghanistan as part of Operation Slipper, operating in the southern province of Uruzgan. The SFTG, based on similar structure deployed during Operation Falconer, was made up of elements from the SASR, a commando company and a troop from the Incident Response Regiment. Two CH-47 Chinook helicopters from the 5th Aviation Regiment were deployed to Afghanistan in March 2006 to support the SFTG. A forward operating base was subsequently established at Tarin Kowt. During this deployment the Commandos were involved in Operation Perth which resulted in the death of over 150 Taliban and al-Qaeda fighters in nine days of fierce fighting in the Chora district of Uruzgan Province. The SFTG was withdrawn from Afghanistan in September 2006 and replaced by a Reconstruction Taskforce made up of engineers and conventional infantry. During this period the task group was on patrol for 306 days and involved in 139 contacts and sustained 11 soldiers wounded.

A 300-strong Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) was subsequently deployed to support the Reconstruction Taskforce in April 2007, including a commando company group, elements of the SASR, and an integral combat service support team. In the latter part of 2008 the commando company conducted a disruption operation in Helmand province as part of Operation Eagle's Summit, which was a major coalition operation conducted in support of the transport and installation of an additional turbine for the Kajaki Dam hydroelectric facility. In March and April 2009, SOTG killed 80 Taliban fighters in a major four-week operation in Helmand Province, without suffering any casualties. Further operations undertaken include the Battle of Gizab in April 2010, and the Shah Wali Kot Offensive in June 2010, which resulted in heavy insurgent casualties. The bulk of SOTG was withdrawn from Afghanistan in late 2013 as part of a drawdown of Australian forces, although some special forces remained after this date as part of the small Australian force maintained in the country. The regiment lost 12 personnel killed while deployed to Afghanistan, along with one killed during a pre-deployment exercise.

The regiment served in 20 SOTG rotations in Afghanistan, the deployments ranging from about four to six, seven, and eight months. For its actions, the regiment was collectively awarded the Unit Citation for Gallantry and the Meritorious Unit Citation. On 26 March 2013, it was announced that Special Operations Command would receive the first battle honour awarded to an Australian Army unit for actions since the end of the Vietnam War for its performance during the Shah Wali Kot Offensive in Afghanistan from May to June 2010. The battle honour, titled "Eastern Shah Wali Kot", was awarded in recognition of the operational actions of the SASR and 2nd Commando Regiment from Australian Special Operations Task Group Rotation XII. Some of the regiment's personnel have also received individual decorations for their actions in Afghanistan. A posthumous Victoria Cross for Australia was awarded to Cameron Baird for actions in Uruzgan Province in June 2013. As of October 2010, six Distinguished Service Crosses, eleven Distinguished Service Medals, seven Medals for Gallantry and three Stars of Gallantry had been awarded to 2nd Commando Regiment personnel for service in Afghanistan.

In September 2019, The Age reported that a commando from the regiment's November platoon had confessed to the Brereton inquiry of unlawfully killing a prisoner in Afghanistan in October 2012. In October 2020, ABC News reported that commandos in mid-2012 allegedly killed a prisoner in Afghanistan after a US Marine helicopter crew member told the commandos that there was no room for him on board the helicopter.

Military intervention against ISIL
In September 2014, as part of Operation Okra the Australian Army deployed a Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) of approximately 200 personnel to the United Arab Emirates in preparation for operations to assist and advise Iraqi Security Forces following an offensive by Islamic State forces. The soldiers were expected to be deployed to Iraq when a legal framework covering their presence in the country was agreed between the Australian and Iraqi Governments. The majority of the SOTG was reported to be made up of C Company, 2nd Commando Regiment. It began moving into Iraq in early November. The regiment was tasked with training the Iraq government's Counter Terrorism Service. Personnel from SOTG have also been involved in co-ordinating airstrikes remotely to assist Iraqi forces engaged in clearance operations. From September 2015, the strength of SOTG rotations were reduced to approximately 80 personnel.

Organisation
The regiment consists of a headquarters, four commando companies, a logistics support company, an operational support company and a signals squadron. It is believed to currently be organised as follows:
 Regimental Headquarters
 A Company
 B Company
 C Company
 D Company
 126 Signal Squadron
 Operations Support Company
 Logistics Support Company

Incorporates the role of Tactical Assault Group (East) (on rotation).

Uniform and equipment

Following the renaming of the unit, a new badge was chosen to reflect the history and traditions of the Independent Companies that served during the Second World War, by including the distinctive "double diamond" unit colour patch shape in the regimental badge, along with the traditional commando knife. The unit's motto is Foras Admonitio, which is Latin for "Without Warning". Qualified commandos are awarded the Sherwood green commando beret. Distinctive commando parachute wings are worn, depicting a parachute backed by a pair of black drooping wings on a green background. The Australian Army stiletto dagger is also worn on ceremonial occasions. A garter blue lanyard is worn.

Several weapons systems are used, including the M4A5, HK417 and KAC SR-25. Sidearms include the Browning Hi-Power and HK USP Tactical. The HK MP5 submachine gun is used in the counter-terrorist role and is to be replaced by the SIG MCX in .300 Blackout calibre. Sniper rifles include the Blaser Tactical 2, Accuracy International AW50F and Barrett M82A1. Support weapons include both the FN Minimi Para and FN Maximi, as well as the FN MAG58. Direct and indirect fire support weapons used include 66 mm M72 LAWs, 84 mm M3 MAAWS, FGM-148 Javelins, M2-QCB Browning .50 BMG machine guns, Mk 47 Striker grenade launchers, and 81 mm mortars. The Long Range Patrol Vehicle will soon be replaced by the Special Operations Vehicle – Commando (SOV-Cdo), based on Supacat's HMT Extenda MK2, 89 of which are currently being acquired (including several of the SOV-Logistics variant). The Australian designed Bale Defence Industries lightweight Rough Terrain Vehicle (RTV) is being trialled. Watercraft operated include the Zodiac F470 inflatable boat and United States Marine, Inc. 11m Air Drop Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (ADRHIB).

Selection and training

Any member of the Australian Defence Force may apply for entry into the 2nd Commando Regiment. Applicants may also be accepted via the Special Forces Direct Recruitment Scheme (SFDRS), where selected and screened civilians after completing Army Recruit Training and Infantry Initial Employment Training, are able to apply. Certain ADF members and all SFDRS applicants undertake an eight-week Special Forces Selection Preparation Course and commence the Commando Physical Training Package that is completed by all ADF applicants.

Candidates must complete the Special Forces Entry Test conducted by the Australian Defence Force School of Special Operations and if successful move onto the three-week Commando Selection Course. Successful candidates then commence the 12-month Commando Initial Employment Training, also known as the "Reinforcement Cycle". Upon successful completion of all courses soldiers are posted into one of the commando companies where further specialist training occurs. If a candidate fails any part of the selection course they will be returned to their unit, or transferred to one of the infantry battalions of the Royal Australian Regiment if they are a SFDRS candidate. Counter terrorist training is conducted at the Special Forces Training Facility (SFTF) based at Holsworthy Barracks with an indoor range complex, aircraft mock-up, method of entry facility, urban training facility and sniper range. In 2013, a four-hour documentary Commando was produced on the selection course and reinforcement training.

The regiment has an annual exchange of personnel with the New Zealand Special Air Service (NZSAS) that may involve a commando team visiting New Zealand for several weeks for an exercise. The regiment and individual commandos have conducted operations with the British Special Air Service and the Special Boat Service, Canada's Joint Task Force 2 and the Canadian Special Operations Regiment, the NZSAS and the US Navy SEALs including SEAL Team Six and the US Army Special Forces and Delta Force.

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Footnotes

Citations

References

Further reading

External links

Airborne units and formations of Australia
Military special forces regiments
Special forces of Australia
Infantry units and formations of Australia
Military units and formations established in 2009

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06-02 15:02:08.763: E/AndroidRuntime(15040): java.lang.NullPointerException
06-02 15:02:08.763: E/AndroidRuntime(15040):    at com.example.app.ViewDetail.onOptionsItemSelected(ViewDetail.java:526)
06-02 15:02:08.763: E/AndroidRuntime(15040):    at android.app.Activity.onMenuItemSelected(Activity.java:2606)

I have button with above function (on menuclearcontainer), and it works normally, but if I switch to put in MenuItem, it will be error. Do you have any solutions ?

A: First correct you should change this
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A: Likely the instance variable is never initialized
Change this
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Mexico, as you've read in this special issue, is known for a lot of great stuff, especially regarding design. But recycling has not been one of that country's strengths, as a drive through the country, or a deep breath taken on a hot day in Mexico City, will illustrate.
But there are designers and environmentalists in Mexico who are working to change that, and even the Mexican government is now stressing the importance of green design — the government is now mandating that by 2020, 50% of new construction must be built under Green Standards.
This January, the new headquarters for Mexico's cineplex giant Cinépolis were completed, making it one of the largest, greenest buildings in the country.
The building got a bit of press in 2007 when KMD Architects was selected as winner of an international design competition for its design of the new headquarters. The complex in Morelia, Michoacan, is a 75,000 square-foot group of buildings. The structure qualifies as "green" because it not only uses advanced techniques for water and energy conservation — water conservation being particularly important in Mexico — but it is also constructed in such a way as to bring the outdoors inside, making extensive use of natural light, and fostering a culture of recycling and conservation.
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Part of looking at green design involves looking at the history of the place where the building sits. "Historically, this city was built because of its natural port and waterways and abundance of fishing and agriculture. It is important to protect those natural resources and being a sustainable, responsible developer is one way we can play our part," DeSoto said.
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Nike's Mid-90s Superhero Features Over the Nike Air Kukini "Swoosh Man"
In the summer of 1996, Nike Sports Entertainment (NSE) division came into existence.
The NSE team started working on sports-themed events that would feature the likes of Michael Jordan, Andre Agassi, and Tiger Woods. Of course, the big names were just part of these events with the speculates enhanced by performers, activities, and the like. As part of drumming up the hype, Nike also wanted a mascot, and Nike, being Nike, was not going to settle for something simple. Swoosh Man was born. It was short-lived, though, as the NSE division abruptly came to a halt during the Asian financial crisis of 1997, which saw sales drop and company-wide cuts made. Poor old Swoosh Man was shelved. But he, like the sneaker models from the same era, has made a resurgence of late, with his appearance in the brand's "Mighty Swooshers" series; a fictional manga created by the brand used as a running theme of footwear and apparel releases.
Though he's only played mine roles in these releases, his recent inclusion as a figurine on the pack's Zoom Flight 95 and his prominence on this new Nike Air Kukini would suggest that Swoosh Man is making a comeback.
Nike Swoosh Man prototype, circa 1996
Here, he not only dresses the pair's neoprene upper in repeating prints, but he also informs the entire aesthetic of the release. Matching the mystery man's $125,000 suit, the pair is caged in metallic silvers, matching chrome leathers at the toe, heel, and tongue. His Batman-like chest plate is mimicked at the tongue, with it's oval-shaped badge sporting a striking red Swoosh in parody to the fictional hero. The pack's theme is continued at the insole, with black liners and sole units rounding out the design.
Though there's no current release date penned for the pair, we are expecting Nike to announce details soon. Until then, grab an official look at the Nike Air Kukini "Swoosh Man" here below, and, as always, keep your eyes glued to our official Twitter account for further updates
Nike Air Kukini "Swoosh Man"
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If you are one of the many fine arts teachers trying to convince your colleagues of the importance of your curriculum vs. "core academics", we would love to introduce you (and them) to Sir Ken Robinson and his explosive (and entertaining) contribution to the critical nature of creativity, "Do Schools Kill Creativity?". In my own practice, to my amazement, I still find the attitude that the fine and performing arts are merely an add-on to the "real" curriculum. As one math department chair said to me two years ago: "in choir, they just sing!" If you have more stamina, watch him deliver the Cohan Lecture from 2016 where he gives his personal answer to the question What Matters? But he's not alone. Another amazing educational leader is Dr. Yong Zhao. Try his take on creativity and entrepreneurialism or his book World Class Learners . It is critical that we as teachers have the resources and the background to promote the arts, and work in our schools to make them an assumed part of every great education.
Empower takes the position that the fine and performing arts are no longer an "optional" part of learning. The specific ways in which these disciplines approach and develop creativity are key to many 21st century jobs. They are equally key to human development and the ways in which humans gain and give pleasure. But the institutional blocks to allowing students to access the arts are enormous and until we change those blocks, all our excitement about creativity is just lip service. This is true in both public and private schools. Here is Texas: Students must complete 22 credits to get a high school diploma, including four credits in English, three credits in math, science and social studies, two credits in a language other than English or computer science, and one credit in fine arts, speech and physical education.
This is pretty much the same in any private school as well. Many students tell of their frustration that they cannot take Honors Choir or Advanced Art because it doesn't fit into their requirements, even though those requirements do not meet their own educational and personal goals!
We have not even entered the battle till the number of arts credits required is the same as the number of humanities, math, and science credits. More on that next month!


This guide has been specially crafted to help you, the reader, through the entire job interview process: from prior preparation of interview questions, to the interview itself, and other post-interview tips.
The objective of this guide is to help you present yourself in the best way possible during interviews.
This can be best achieved by closely following this interview preparation process, step-by-step.
Are you ready to prepare for your interview? Let's get started!
I was having a phone interview with an E-Commerce company, and everything was going pretty smoothly. My strengths and weaknesses, check; Potential contributions, check again.
I thought I was well prepared for most of the commonly asked interview questions!
This question definitely caught me off guard. I had only used the platform once, and that happened many years ago!
I spewed out generic characteristics of good E-Commerce platforms, but she saw right through it.
To help you avoid this tragedy and other pitfalls, this guide has been specially written to share my strategies and tips to prepare for in an interview.
I hope that through this guide, you can learn from my mistakes. You will go to the interview prepared, and leave the interview proud and confident of your performance.
There is a famous saying that goes, "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail".
This is especially relevant in the context of job interviews.
To demonstrate this match, you need to have a good understanding of both aspects.
If you don't even have a good understanding of either of the two, how can you show that you are the best fit?
Without a strong preparation and knowledge of the company, other tips and tricks would be of no help.
So in case you did not get that the first time, Preparation is key.
As candidates prepare for an interview, you often will focus on your own achievements, skills and strengths.
Sometimes, you simply forget to consider the company you have in mind. This is a cardinal sin!
Remember how you need to have a match between the company, and yourself?
You should definitely not neglect the company you are interested in.
Keeping this in mind, how can you better understand the company?
Whether it is a retail storefront, online-based business or any other business that allows you to try their offerings, try it!
As you try the company's offerings, take down notes of your reflections of the experience: What you liked and disliked about the products and experience, what you think can be improved, areas that you are especially curious of, etc.
This will give you a good first-hand experience to share with your interviewer.
The interviewer will also be able to feel your authentic interest in the company.
For larger companies, or Business-to-business companies that you might not be able to experience their offerings first-hand, no worries!
With the wealth of information available online, you can also do secondary research to find out everything you need to know.
It is definitely useful to demonstrate during the interview that you are up-to-date with the company and industry's news, to show a keen interest in this role that you are applying for.
By understanding their key value proposition and industry trends, you can engage in a more meaningful conversation with the interviewer. This will clearly show your knowledge and effort put into the interview.
With a comprehensive understanding of the company, you can also better understand how your interests and values align with the company's values.
Now, you can show that you are a great fit for the company culture!
Special Tip: A very useful way to find all these knowledge about a company is to read the company's Annual reports! The report will encompass many of the information mentioned earlier, and even the company's future goals.
Remember how we mentioned earlier that the 2 key points of interview preparation are to understand the company, and to understand yourself?
Now that you have a good understanding the company, make sure that you have a good understanding of yourself as well.
First, you need to be very clear about your past work experience and its different details. Some experiences might have been months, or years back, and your memory of them might now be fuzzy.
As you prepare, take time to reflect upon your past work experiences, what you have accomplished, how you accomplished them, and what you have learnt from them.
It is not enough to simply know what your past achievements and highlights were.
When sharing your experiences with potential employers, they tend to scrutinize details and processes.
What were the exact steps that led you to achieving the particular accomplishment?
What were some of the challenges you had leading to the achievement?
What was your thought process and framework?
Hence, it is critical to first have a thorough understanding of your own experiences.
Besides your job experiences, another important area you need to be absolutely certain of are the skills you possess and the traits you have.
After going through years of schooling, training and work experience, what are some of the skills you have picked up?
This can include hard skills such as Adobe Photoshop, technical skills such as AutoCAD, or soft skills such as communication and leadership.
Do the skills you have match what they are looking for?
If not, do you have related skills or experiences that can also show that you are up for the job?
Besides skills, another key area that employers are looking out for are traits.
Take time to also reflect upon the traits you have, and whether they are the right fit with what the company is looking for in a candidate.
After having a complete understanding of both the company and yourself, you are now well equipped to prepare for the interview questions!
With a good understanding of both yourself and the company, are you now good to go?
Well, not quite. Before the interview, you need to take some time to prepare answers for the common interview questions.
Now, think back to your days in school.
When you were younger in school, did your teacher make you revise past year papers before each major exam?
Before you went for any competitions, did your coach make you practice over and over?
It is only smart to have prepared for questions that are commonly asked.
This helps you give you a more confident and comprehensive answer, and helps to leave a better impression as well!
As you prepare for your answers beforehand, it also helps you to evaluate your own achievements and past experiences, and how you can best highlight them to convince the interviewer.
It is a no loss proposition: Great if similar questions are asked during the interview, but no harm done if they are not asked too!
Interview question 1: Tell me more about yourself.
This question is a MUST-PREPARE. Almost every single interviewer likes to start off with this question, so take advantage and prepare hard for this.
In the past, you would probably have started by rattling off all your past experiences in different roles till date.
This can be ineffective as it is not relatable to the interviewer. Instead of simply listing your experiences, try to tell a story with your experiences so that the listener can better understand.
For example, if you had experience in multiple industries, you could paint a story of being a high-performer that has been open to new learning opportunities in different areas.
Special Tip: Try to find an overarching theme from all your past experiences.
Another important thing to note is that you have to relate your experiences back to the company and the role you are applying for.
Remember, it is not all about you.
After highlighting a previous job experience, try to evaluate how the experience and skills gained can be applied and translated to this job you are applying for.
Ultimately, the interviewer does not want to just know all about you, but rather why you are a good choice for the role.
By showing a clear link, it shows that you have prepared and understood your potential contributions, and helps convince the interviewer that you are a good fit.
Interview question 2: Why are you interested in this job/position?
This is another common question. Interviewers want to know why you are genuinely interested in the role, outside of plain practical reasons.
This is where your previous research on the company all comes in handy.
With good understanding of the company, you can give examples of how they have previously executed strategies that you are excited about. This shows how you have gave thought over the company's issues beyond the surface level.
You can also talk about the culture of the company, and how the company culture resonates with you. Try to give examples of areas that are unique to the company, and how you will be a good fit for their culture.
You will also need to have an excellent understanding of the job role.
You could be interested because the role was a good fit with the skillset you currently possess. Here, you will have to emphasize the skillsets you have, and how they are a natural fit with the job requirements.
Another reason the job would have sparked your interest is probably if it was challenging and exciting in the long run. You will have to demonstrate your passion for the growth opportunities, and how you have been pursuing different opportunities in your career.
Interview question 3: Why should I hire you/ How can you contribute to the company?
This is a question many interviewers have at the top of their minds.
They are essentially looking for reasons why you will be a great hire for them, and how you can benefit the company. As such, they will often ask this question, but in different forms.
This is a question where you can really promote yourself through your response.
Your expertise will typically come from one or more of these factors.
"In my past jobs, I have demonstrated that I have the necessary skillsets A, B and C that the company is looking for.
While I might not have an extensive experience in this particular industry, I have shown leadership and excellent track record in my previous jobs.
Special Tip: Remember to focus on showing how these factors can help you contribute to the company! Don't ramble on about yourself!
Interview question 4: What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Finally, this is a question less commonly asked nowadays, but also important to prepare for.
Preparation for this question allows you to have an honest self-evaluation and prepares you for any other question that might come..
To prepare for this question, reflect and focus on a few strengths and weaknesses that you have. Next, evaluate why you think you have them.
For each strength, be sure to back it up with past stories and experiences that can demonstrate that you truly possess this strength.
For each weakness, try not to focus solely on the weakness itself, but how you acknowledge the weakness and try to improve on the weakness.
Preparation for this question is crucial as it gives you an honest look at all your past experiences, and equips you with stories and anecdotes that can also be used in answering other unexpected questions.
With these commonly asked questions in mind, you can start preparing for them by noting down your answers, or at least the main points.
Next, make sure to rehearse yourself answering these questions out loud. This helps you gain more confidence and be more fluent in your delivery during the actual interview.
Practise makes perfect. As you get more familiar with your answers, you will be able to deliver them more naturally and fluently.
This is another part of the interview that you must prepare for. Interviewers always end the interview by asking if you have any questions for them.
This is almost like a trick question, as you should always have questions prepared to ask.
You show genuine interest in the company, and have pondered over company and industry related issues.
You are well prepared for the interview and have put in effort to research information about the company and industry.
You show strong critical thinking skills.
As discussed at the start of this post, you should have done extensive research on the company. This can be through trying out the company's offerings, or secondary information search on the web.
With a good understanding, you should be able to ask thoughtful and targeted questions in a few categories: the job role itself, the team or company that you will be working with, and the industry at large.
The following are some general questions that you can take and use in your interviews, but they are by no means exhaustive. Feel free to adapt the questions to the job you are applying for.
Try to ask questions that you have genuine interest in knowing the answers to, so that you can have a more fruitful conversation with the interviewer.
What are the skills and attributes expected from an ideal employee?
What challenges are an employee in the role expected to face, and how can one best overcome them?
What is one pressing issue that the team/company is facing that the new employee can help manage?
How is the team/company culture like in its day-to-day work environment?
How are certain industry-related trends and developments affecting the company?
How is the company managing and adapting to these developments?
If you have followed all the steps above, you should be well prepared for the interview. Congratulations!
Now comes the big day: Interview day! Here are some more tips to help you perform well on the interview day itself.
This is extremely important, as there is almost no excuse to be late for the interview.
In fact, try to be early for about 15 – 30 minutes, to give yourself some buffer time. You never know what may happen on the way!
I once went for an interview at a location I was unfamiliar with. With many similar looking buildings around, it was incredibly confusing and hard to find the correct office building!
Another time, it started raining halfway during the journey that forced me to take a huge detour to prevent myself from getting soaked.
Being early is always better than being late, so plan to arrive early to prevent any unfortunate situations. Being early can help you get better acquainted with the company itself too!
Interview attires can vary from company to company, so there is no hard and fast rule to this.
Smaller companies and startups may be more casual, so a smart casual attire could suffice. A more formal work attire would be more suitable for interviews at larger corporations.
That being said, a safe rule of thumb is that it is always better to overdress than underdress.
So if you are unsure, dress more formally to be safe!
Be sure to also check every detail of your personal grooming: Your nails, hair and facial hair for males, makeup and hair for females, and any other areas that interviewers might notice.
Finally, the interview itself! Having prepared so much for the interview, how can you best deliver your answers to perform well?
First, while you have prepared tremendously, don't just memorise and recite your answers! Your interviewer can tell if you have memorized a script and are just trying to recite it word for word. This can put off interviewers and come off as unauthentic.
Instead, while you want to be extremely familiar with your past work experiences and main points for the answers, try to deliver them in a natural, confident and conversational way.
This sounds difficult, but the key is to prepare extensively. With much preparation, you will have internalized the stories you want to tell and they will come out naturally during the conversation.
Special Tip: It is also always easier to remember stories, so make use of stories and anecdotes wherever suitable to demonstrate your skills and experiences.
Another key area to note is that you should always show your contribution potential rather than simply engaging in self-promotion.
Sometimes you might get carried away with talking about your achievements that you forget the purpose of the interview.
The interviewer doesn't want to know how great you are.
The interviewer wants to see how you can fit with the company, and how you can contribute!
So show it clearly through your answers, by highlighting to the interviewer about different areas of the company that you can contribute to.
Interviews can certainly be tense and nerve-wracking. Many overly nervous interviewees might look too serious or formal to the interviewer.
To mitigate this problem, rehearse! You can rehearse your answers in front of a mirror, to see for yourself and remind yourself to reveal appropriate smiles during parts of the answer.
Another area to take note of is your body language and expressions.
During your rehearsal, you want to simulate answering in a real interview as much as possible. Thus it is important to smile appropriately and do appropriate hand gestures even during the preparation of your answers.
This way, during the interview itself, you will also be deliver your answers in a natural manner that interviewers can feel more comfortable with.
After the interview, you should be happy and relieved, and rightfully so! Give yourself a pat on the back!
But it is not all over yet.
Within 24 hours, remember to email the interviewer and thank him/her for the interview. Remember that the interview is not a given and you should be thankful for having the opportunity!
You can also drop some subtle reminders regarding the interesting topics you guys talked about during the interview, to help him/her recollect some memories of this specific interview. This also helps to differentiate your interview from the other candidates!
If you have reached this part of the guide, congratulations! You have now successfully received all my best job interview strategies and secrets.
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MySkillsFuture is a new platform recently launched by SkillsFuture Singapore to help all Singaporeans with planning and developing their careers. This is certainly welcome news for all, as the portal helps to provide guidance to students as young as 11, all the way to working adults!
This platform provides many different tools and services to offer various kinds of benefits to users. This ranges from job information, training courses as well as job listings.
This may all sound confusing, but fret not! I have done the dirty work, sieving through different parts of the platform to better recommend areas you can focus on when using the platform.
Today, DGG Resume is proud to come up with a guide to teach you how to best make use of the MySkillsFuture platform for your benefit.
Do note that this guide is aimed at the working adults demographic, so it will not cover the entirety of the platform.
As entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk puts it, Self-Awareness and Empathy are the keys to being successful.
Self-awareness is one of the most important attributes you can have.
You want to find a career most suitable for yourself. But you can do so only by having a comprehensive and honest understanding of yourself, your interests, skills and values.
If you are feeling completely lost and directionless in your career path, this is a good place to start! This assessment tool helps you to find out the careers that match your interests.
You simply need to answer a set of questions to better understand your top personality types. Next, you will receive suggestions on the different types of jobs that might be of your interest!
You will be given 11 sets of questions, each with a scale from 'strongly dislike' to 'strongly like'.
There are a variety of questions regarding different types of job responsibilities, to suggest your most preferred career choice reflected from your answers.
After the assessment, you will be given a result of your top 3 personality types (out of 6 personality types).
After which, you can click on the tab 'Related job information' to explore the suggested jobs that fit your assessment results, as well as the industry that the jobs belong to.
You can then click on the job itself to have a better understanding of the details of each job.
After understanding suitable jobs for your interests, here is another interesting tool you can try! This tool allows you to find out the areas that you believe that you are good at doing (your confidence in your skills).
Similar to the previous assessment, this tool also consists of 11 sets of questions.
These questions measure how confident you are in completing certain tasks and responsibilities.
After you have completed the questions, you will similarly receive your top 3 personality types. The personality types are also based on RIASEC, identical to the ones used in the self-assessment tool.
Subsequently, you can similarly explore related jobs that fit the attributes that you are most confident in.
Finally, this last self-assessment tool helps you to find out the work values that are most important to you, and the possible career paths aligned to your work values.
After you finish the 12 sets of questions, you will receive assessment results showing the work value that you place most importance in.
There are 12 possible work values that the tool offers. The results will display the work values to you in order of importance (most important to least important), based on your answers.
Based on your top work values, you will also be suggested a list of jobs that are aligned to your work value results.
The main purpose of doing these self-assessments is to find out more about yourself; be it your career interests, confidence in your own skills, and values that you place emphasis on.
By having a better understanding, you can now make a more informed decision in choosing your future career paths.
After understanding yourself better, what else do you need to do?
After understanding yourself better with the above tools, you will also need to understand the market well. This can include the overall industry information such as its background and outlook, as well as different occupations within the industry itself.
It is important to understand the market, as you would want to enter a market that is (i) Promising in the future, and (ii) Has jobs that interest you.
Understanding the market may sound hard, but it doesn't have to be. You don't have to scour the web and do tons of research. Simply make use of the MySkillsFuture platform here!
First, you can choose your desired industry between many different choices.
If you are just exploring, feel free to just choose between different industries to learn more!
In this post we will be using Hotel and Accommodation Services as our example industry.
You can observe that the platform provides information about the industry background, facts, outlook, environment and lead agency.
The outlook sub-section gives good information regarding the new areas of upcoming opportunities in the industry, so that you can have a good idea of where you should invest your time and resources in.
The environment sub-section offers information about the attributes that are best suited for the industry. Here, you can match the attributes against the traits you have, to determine if you are a good fit for the industry.
When you continue scrolling down the page, you will find the section on Occupational Insights. Here, the platform shares information regarding different occupations in the particular industry you have selected.
2) The typical job responsibilities ('What I Do') for each occupation.
Additionally, the typical career pathway for each occupation, and the courses related to the industry are also provided!
Scroll further to the end of the page to find out about the current job openings in this industry, and easily apply for them right away!
Constant acquisition of new skills and knowledge is vital in this rapidly changing world. The best way to do so is to take up different training courses related to areas you are interested in exploring.
For example, if you want to be a Concierge in the hospitality industry, you can choose to explore the related courses shown at the right hand side of the page.
It will show you the top recommended courses related to the job, and taking them up will definitely improve your qualifications and chances for your desired job!
Alternatively, you could simply go to the Training Exchange section at the top menu bar of the page.
At the page, if you have a particular course that you have in mind, simply search for the keyword of a course that you are interested in. If not, feel free to explore the Featured Courses provided.
As you search, you can also toggle between different filters, such as training duration, fee required, and minimum qualifications. These filters can help you find a more suitable course based on your needs.
Once you are ready to send in your job applications, you can search for suitable jobs and do so through the 'Jobs Bank' page.
You can similarly personalize your search with a specific keyword, category and position level filters, as well as a minimum gross salary.
If you are uncertain of what jobs to apply for, you can check out the 'New Jobs' and 'Featured Jobs' tabs provided in the platform.
If you have made it this far, congratulations! You now have the necessary tools and knowledge to make the best of the MySkillsFuture portal.
Job search is not an easy process, but I hope MySkillsFuture as well as the different DGG Resume guides we provide here can lend you a helping hand!
This is part 2 of DGG's Guide to LinkedIn. If you missed part 1 of this guide, you can give it a read here before proceeding!
Now that you have learnt about the benefits of LinkedIn, you might feel motivated to go ahead and create your own superstar LinkedIn profile right away.
Before you do so, let me offer you some actionable and valuable LinkedIn Profile tips that you can make use of!
Section 1 will offer LinkedIn profile tips to improve and optimize your profile, while section 2 will suggest ways to best engage with your connections.
Using these LinkedIn profile tips, go forth, create and optimize your profile and use the platform effectively!
As you create your LinkedIn profile, you might feel like procrastinating, and leaving out certain parts of the profile, to update them in future.
While this might sound like a reasonable distribution of workload, this comes with one key caveat: Your profile will not stand out among others in the search tool.
I know that many of you want to use LinkedIn as a platform to find more opportunities in your career.
Not completing your profile will then defeat the purpose of you creating a LinkedIn profile, as you might potentially be losing some key opportunities!
You should try your best to complete your profile and achieve All-Star status, to allow your profile to be easily found by potential connections.
Your headline and summary are arguably two of the most important areas to focus on in your LinkedIn profile. How so?
They can make or break the first impression you give to visitors, so it is imperative that you create an excellent headline and summary for yourself.
They allow your profile to come up in the search results when other users search for similar relevant keywords.
They also allow profile visitors to get a grasp of your skills and experience as a professional, seconds after they land on your page.
First, state your area of expertise/specialization clearly.
This gives a quick overview on who you are and the strengths you possess.
Having this information will give you a succinct but insightful understanding of your experience, and if done well, will make the visitor want to connect and know more about you.
Did you know that you can have your own custom LinkedIn URL, instead of the original one provided?
Having a custom URL makes it easier for you to introduce your LinkedIn URL to other friends, and makes it look way more professional!
Simply go to the button 'Edit your public profile', and change your custom URL to one that is more professional and easy to remember!
In this section, be sure to add 8-10 core skill sets.
You can also choose the order you want to display them in your profile. Naturally, you would want to give the priority to skills you are most confident in.
As you gain more connections, a good way to gain more endorsements is by endorsing other connections first.
There is great power in reciprocity, so connections are much likelier to endorse you once you have done the same for them.
As discussed in part 1 of the guide, a key benefit of using LinkedIn is to stay updated with industry trends and news.
A great way to do that is to follow relevant people/pages on the platform with significant influence. They tend to provide valuable content on a regular basis, so you should definitely follow them to absorb the content and learn from insights.
To do this, I would recommend first following large content and news companies, as they would provide a good flow of news in general.
You can then proceed to following industry-specific influencers.
If you already have a few in mind, simply search for them in the search bar. Otherwise, you can search for keywords in your industry, and browse through the top profiles that appear.
This would provide you with a good mix of latest news and insights from professionals that you can explore and learn from!
Another great way to engage with LinkedIn users is through Groups.
These are smaller communities of people that gather to discuss and engage about specific topics of interest.
You should consider joining groups related to your industry, your career role, your alma mater and more.
Simply go to the search bar, and type in keywords of your interest. Then, just select results that have the description 'Group', and you will be directed to the specific Group.
As you receive so much valuable insights from the platform, you should definitely give back by contributing your own thoughts and opinions as well.
When you come across interesting and relevant articles online, do share them in LinkedIn too!
Don't forget to value add to the post with your personal opinions. You can also ask relevant intriguing questions to invite connections to discuss the topic.
Remember that you can share them with your connections and your groups as well!
If you have more thoughts that can become a more in-depth piece of content, you can also publish your own notes.
With these LinkedIn profile tips at hand, I'm sure you are ready to go on to optimize your LinkedIn profile!
Of course, LinkedIn is not a one and done effort, so do regularly use the platform, engage with connections and explore new content.
Hope you've enjoyed our guide to LinkedIn, and that it has inspired you to start using LinkedIn more often.
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When you think about your top networking platforms, what comes to mind?
I'm sure Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat are some that you think of off the top of your head.
LinkedIn is a platform that specializes in professional networking. It has the largest professional network on the Internet, with more than 500 million members worldwide. Unlike other social networking platforms, LinkedIn focuses on being a platform that provides professional and career-related engagement.
This explains why many of us probably know about LinkedIn, but few of us use on a regular basis.
For one, you can't find viral videos and funny memes on the platform!
Despite its benefits for our professional careers, it is much less popular social media platforms.
To help you have a better understanding, we created our DGG Resume's Guide to Linkedin!
We will be delving into different aspects of this unique professional platform.
Where did LinkedIn come from?
Let's start with the co-founder of LinkedIn, Reid Hoffman!
Reid Hoffman had always valued the importance of networking.
Before starting LinkedIn, he networked his way to a job at eWorld (one of the world's first social networking platforms by Apple).
He subsequently launched his first company SocialNet (with a focus on online dating and local meetups).
After leaving SocialNet, he joined Paypal as an executive Vice President of Business Development.
After PayPal was sold to Ebay, Reid finally consolidated all his lessons from past experiences in the internet industry.
Fun fact: LinkedIn is now over 14 years old, older than other popular social media platforms such as Youtube and Facebook!
2004: Launch of Groups – helping users to join smaller networks of interests, fields, colleges etc.
Why should I start using LinkedIn regularly?
Now you might have a better idea of what LinkedIn does and where it originated. But you might also be thinking: What's in it for me? Why should I use LinkedIn?
Be it a student or an industry professional, being well versed in the latest industry trends is paramount.
Having a good pulse on industry trends can help you ask converse and discuss topics like second nature. Furthermore, it establishes you as a knowledgeable professional, who can contribute meaningfully to industry-related conversations.
LinkedIn acts as a curated feed of relevant industry news and information.
You can uncover this treasure trove of content simply by following industry-specific influencers and pages.
Many LinkedIn users connect with relevant friends and networks, put effort into personal branding, and participate actively in different groups.
Doing this allows you to maximize the potential of using LinkedIn, versus other social networks.
This also helps to increase your exposure and visibility among professional contacts.
What's more, 87% of recruiters use LinkedIn to find suitable candidates!
You are definitely missing out on opportunities if you fail to use LinkedIn regularly.
Who knows, someone from another company might even invite you for new opportunities after visiting your LinkedIn profile!
One of my favourite aspects of LinkedIn is that it allows me to easily engage with other professionals.
This is especially valuable, as many industry professionals and influencers are based outside of Singapore. Even for local professionals, it can be hard to reach like-minded professionals without this platform.
LinkedIn allows an easy mode of professional discussion in public, be it in the comments section of posts or in different interest groups. Alternatively, you can start a private conversation easily, through the messenger tool.
LinkedIn provides an easy bridge between yourself and other connections.
This makes it easy for both parties to engage in professional discussions. Such networking opportunities might also lead to other doors being opened for you in future!
Hope you've enjoyed our introductory guide to LinkedIn, and click on here to read our the 2nd part of our Guide to Linkedin!
Also, click on the following links if you are interested in resume writing tips or job interview strategies!
Does an alternate universe exist?
Well, you are probably here at this blog because you want to know the answer to the last question.
This is a question that many people (myself included) ponder about.
Having reviewed, edited and designed dozens of resumes, I do know a thing or two about great resume designs.
Distilling lessons from all my experience, here are 3 key elements that I believe differentiate an exceptional resume from the average one.
Remember the last time you read a book about a stranger you were not really interested in?..
Potential employers are not interested in reading a book about your life.
Your resume is not an autobiography, so there is no need to list every single achievement you have.
This will only leave the employer much less convinced and much more confused.
The reader only wants to succinctly and easily understand your achievements till date, decide quickly whether you are a good fit and whether to call you down for an interview.
Excessively long resumes simply make it hard for the reader to focus and evaluate your skills properly.
So, try to keep your resume to only 1-2 pages.
Is all the information provided helpful for you to make a decision? Are there unnecessary parts that you would simply be uninterested in?
This will help you better decide what to keep, and what to remove.
They are unique to each and every one of us. There is no one-size-fits-all formula.
Resume designs and their content depend very much on each individual's industry, stage of his/her career, and other factors.
Imagine if you were Tom, a 24 year old recent graduate.
Your resume will be focused more on the internships and committees you have been a part of, highlighting the lessons you have learnt and your eagerness to learn and contribute to the new company.
A larger focus will also be put on the educational institution you have graduated from, and academic qualifications.
Now imagine yourself as Chris, a 40 year old mid-career professional.
Your resume will now be focused on your contributions and leadership to the company, and the many impressive achievements he had done for the company.
The resume will also highlight your certifications and professional achievements/awards received.
More importantly, there should also be a logical flow to your resume. It should not make the reader have to jump back and forth to pick up clues and hints to understand your story.
So, think about where you are at in your own career trajectory.
Consider your skills and experiences, and craft your own personal story around it.
A good first impression is half the battle won.
Great resume designs also indicate effort and sincerity in trying to secure the interview and eventually the job.
Think about it: Would you dress in a singlet and slippers to an interview?
So, why would you dress your resume shabbily?
Without a well-designed resume, how are you going to score the interview in the first place?
Do not underestimate the importance of good resume designs.
The resume design is crucial, as it can complement the good organisation and content you have put forth.
But this does not mean that it needs to be flashy and overly creative.
Resume designs can be effective and look professional at the same time.
While we may find ourselves being deceivingly familiar with resumes, familiarity doesn't always equate to proficiency.
Now that you have found out about these simple yet often overlooked parts of a resume, have a look at your own resume!
Does it meet these 3 basic criteria?
If not, consider using some resume tips to improve your resume!


An exhibit by the Chelsea Hunger Network is now installed at Gallery 456 and will remain until the day of its community fundraising event on April 18, the 8th Annual Chelsea Empty Bowls.
Since September of 2018, 19 groups have convened over 300 "community artists" in Chelsea to paint a variety of ceramic bowls and mugs. A selection of these colorful pieces of practical art, all fired in the kilns of Salem State's Art + Design department, are now on display in the gallery. Next to the exhibit of the decorated ceramics, a collage depicts various artists showing off their work as well as groups and individuals at work. Many photographed are widely recognized community figures including Chelsea's City Manager, Tom Ambrosino.
Another section of the gallery displays large color posters revealing the identity of the 19 participating groups and gives additional background on the Chelsea Hunger Network. An infographic outlines the contributing factors leading to an increase in food insecurity and hunger in our community.
The 8th Annual Chelsea Empty Bowls event will take place on April 18, from 5-7 p.m. at the Williams School at 180 Walnut St. Choose one of the hundreds of bowls and mugs and serve yourself from an all-you-can-eat menu of delicious clam chowder, chili, soups, and Toscanini's ice cream. Tickets are $20 ($25 at the door) and can be purchased online at www.eventbrite.com under "Chelsea Empty Bowls". Children under 8 years old are free.
A small order on the Feb. 25 Council agenda likely didn't attract a lot of attention at the regular meeting, but Council President Damali Vidot said she had hoped it could have sparked a conversation.
That measure, which she introduced, revolved around looking at the possibility of allowing non-citizens that are here legally to vote in municipal elections.
Instead, she said, she was greeted with silence – and a 'no' vote.
The roll call consisted of a 5-6 defeated vote, with Vidot and Councillors Judith Garcia, Yamir Rodriguez, Enio Lopez and Giovanni Recupero agreeing to begin talking about it.
Those voting against were Councillor Roy Avellaneda, Calvin Brown, Joe Perlatonda, Luis Tejada, Leo Robinson and Bob Bishop.
Vidot said she fully intends to bring the matter back in 90 days.
Other cities in Massachusetts have voted to allow non-citizens to vote, including Cambridge and Brookline. Such a petition by the Council would require a home rule petition by the State Legislature. It would also require legislative action by the State House as well.
The measure in Chelsea would not allow non-citizens to vote in state or federal elections.
A roomful of commuters and elected officials roundly rejected proposed MBTA fare hikes during a public meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at the State Transportation Building in Boston.
Steve Poftak, general manager of the MBTA, outlined the increases, which would go into effect July 1 and raise fares an average of 6.3 percent system-wide.
Under the proposal, the cost of a local bus Charlie Card would increase to $1.80 from $1.70 while a subway Charlie Card would rise to $2.40 from the current $2.25. The monthly LinkPass, which provides unlimited bus and subway travel for one customer, would jump to $90 from $84.50, and a seven-day LinkPass would rise to $22.50 from $21.25.
The proposed fare increase would bring in $32 million in additional revenue to help recoup losses against the budget shortfall of $111 million projected for the next fiscal year.
The last hike came in July of 2016, which raised fares an average of 9.3 percent across the system, but since that time, the Legislature has passed a law limiting fare hikes to a maximum of 7 percent every two years.
After Poftak's opening remarks, City Councilor Michelle Wu presented T officials with a petition she circulated calling for unlimited year-round passes for seniors and children, as well as a lower fare for the city's poorest residents, which had already garnered 2,700 signatures by the time the meeting commenced.
State Rep. Adrian Madaro, who represents East Boston, read from a letter on behalf of the Boston Legislative Delegation urging the MBTA board of directors to hold off on fare hikes at this time.
James White, chairman of MBTA Accessibility Advisory Committee for the past 18 years, advised against raising fare until after planned improvements are made to the Red and Orange lines, including the replacement of both fleets by 2023.
State Rep. Tommy Vitolo, who represents Brookline, took to the podium with a can of Arizona Iced Tea in hand.
"It costs 99 cents, says it right on the can," he said. "It has cost 99 cents for 18 years. What the good people of Arizona Iced Tea figured out is if you don't improve the quality of the tea, you don't raise the prices," Vitolo said before drinking from the can as the audience applauded him.
The fare increase would put an even bigger burden on commuters living outside the city as illustrated by statements from Egan Millard, a 27-year-old Weymouth resident who works in Cambridge and currently pays $217.75 for his monthly commuter rail and subway pass.
Fresh off of a new contract, City Manager Tom Ambrosino gave an enthusiastic opening to Monday's Council meeting during his State of the City Address, where he talked about Chelsea's accomplishments in 2018 as well as its goals for 2019.
"I feel confident in saying that the state of our City of Chelsea is very good indeed," he started.
Among the achievements of the past year, Ambrosino noted that the City ended 2018 with an excess of $28 million in its coffers.
In 2018, Chelsea was also one of only 35 cities in the country to be awarded a Bloomberg Challenge grant for its vision to reduce crime with preventative care.
Ambrosino cited the City's increased development in 2018, such as the construction of two new hotels and the multi-million dollar expansion of a pharmaceutical company. He also mentioned the $10 million grant by the state to reconstruct Broadway from City Hall to the Revere Line, as well as a $3 million federal Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant to renovate Chelsea's waterfront, one of the largest grants given by the EDA to any municipality in the country in 2018, and one of the only grants issued in Massachusetts.
In terms of goals for 2019, Ambrosino highlighted the effort to renovate the downtown Chelsea area, building on the foundational work done in 2018.
Ambrosino outlined four areas of improvement for downtown Chelsea: finalizing the design for the infrastructure improvements for one-way schemes, adopting the necessary zoning permissions to improve the facade of the corridor, offering a rich array of cultural and artistic activities, and submitting a request for proposal (RFP) for the redevelopment of the former Salvation Army site.
The City Manager threw his support behind the Forbes Proposal, which is up before the City Board of Appeals next month for the redevelopment of the Chelsea waterfront, claiming that it will include affordable condominiums for Chelsea residents looking to become homeowners.
Ambrosino also mentioned the planned infrastructure and capital improvements for 2019, including work to the Chelsea Greenway, the Chelsea Garden Cemetery and Veterans' Field. This would all be in the context of a master plan, the first of its kind in Chelsea since the 1970s.
The City Manager emphasized the importance of investing in affordable housing as well as in education, specifically for grants to allow high-achieving, low-income high school students in Chelsea to attend Bunker Hill Community College free of charge.
The City Manager's State of the City address can be viewed on the Chelsea Community Cable's YouTube channel here: youtu.be/lRVWajXR44w.
The announcement last week by House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo that the state will be investing $1 billion over the next decade to help communities across Massachusetts adopt technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fortify infrastructure is welcome news to everyone who realizes that time is running out if we are to offset the inevitable effects of climate change that already are taking place all around us.
The proposal – known as GreenWorks – builds on a long-standing approach by the House under Speaker DeLeo's leadership to provide the means for our cities and towns (especially along the coast) to build sustainable and resilient communities that hopefully will prepare us for the impending threats posed by rising sea levels and catastrophic weather events.
Environmental groups and clean-energy businesses across the state have praised the plan. The $1 billion investment envisioned by the GreenWorks proposal not only will provide cities and towns with the ability to cut greenhouse gases and lower their long-term energy and operating costs, but it also will adopt Massachusetts-made innovative technologies that will put people to work on clean-tech infrastructure projects.
These competitive grants, to be administered by the governor's Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, will provide funding for a wide array of projects, including energy-efficient buildings, solar, microgrids, energy storage, electric vehicle charging stations, and resiliency infrastructure.
Inasmuch as the GreenWorks plan presents an opportunity to pursue innovative approaches to funding clean energy and climate-change resiliency projects, the economic and environmental benefits of GreenWorks grants will be felt immediately, while also expanding the state's commitment to embracing cost-effective investments in leading-edge clean technologies.
In our view, the GreenWorks program represents a timely part of the overall solution that is essential if we are to address the imperatives we face from the looming catastrophe of climate change. We applaud Speaker DeLeo for taking the lead in advancing a plan that acknowledges this reality and the need to deal with it immediately.
Chelsea High track star Stephanie Simon captured second place in the long jump at last Saturday's All-State Meet that was held at the Reggie Lewis Center.
Simon was in third place approaching her third and final jump of the day, but her leap of 18′-2.25″, which was five inches better than her top jump to that point, propelled her into the second spot, behind only Jada Johnson of Sharon, who had the best jump of the day at 18′-6.75″.
Stephanie had advanced to the all-states by taking first place the previous week in the Division 2 meet with a jump of 17′-9″. Thanks to her second-place finish at the all-state meet, Simon now will compete in the All-New England Meet this Saturday.
Simon also competed in the 55 meter dash on Saturday, finishing in 16th place with a clocking of 7.48 seconds. Stephanie had grabbed third place in the D-2 Meet the week before to advance to the all-states.
There is no stopping Chelsea High track star Stephanie Simon.
Simon continued her spectacular junior season by winning the Division 2 state long jump title Saturday at the Reggie Lewis Track Center in Roxbury.
Designated as the No. 1 seed in the competition based on her performance this season, Simon jumped 17 feet, 9 inches to claim the first-place medal.
Simon, who was undefeated this season in the Commonwealth Athletic Conference (CAC), became the first female athlete in school history to win a divisional state indoor track title.
Chelsea High girls track coach Cesar Hernandez said Simon had an outstanding day, putting the 17-9 jump on the scoreboard on one of her first jumps.
"I was very excited to see her win the Division 2 state championship," said Hernandez, a 2010 CHS graduate who competed in the Red Devils' boys track program.
Simon reigned over the CAC indoor track circuit this winter as a champion in the long jump, 55-meter dash, and 55-meter hurdles.