You Dont Need Numbers to Show Resume Accomplishments - Jobscan

You Dont Need Numbers to Show Resume Accomplishments - JobscanYou Dont Need Numbers to Show Resume Accomplishments - JobscanIf youve recently updated your resume, youve probably become frustrated with trying to incorporate quantifiable accomplishments.Quantifiable accomplishments are all the resume rage because numbers convey impact quickly, efficiently, and can transcend language. As a resume writer, Im always looking for ways to quantify the results my clients have created in their careers. But slapping a number on an accomplishment just to quantify it doesnt suddenly make it more relevant and powerful. The use of a number needs to make sense, and often, it doesnt. There are many situations where you cant quantify an accomplishment, and some cases where you shouldnt even try.Why do we even need to think about accomplishments anyway?We know that if our resume makes it past the applicant tracking system and into the hands of a human, it gets very little time in front of their eyeball s. That means we need to bring the readers attention to what they need to know about us, and how well add value to their organization, fast.In this post, Ill share with you some categories of common unquantifiable accomplishments, questions that will prompt you to think about conveying impact without measuring it, and 17 examples of how non-quantifiable accomplishments might look on your resume.Leadership accomplishmentsThe most impressive aspect your leadership might be that you lead big kollektivs, which is quantifiable, but thats a lackluster accomplishment in itself. Leadership is typically about people and information, so your accomplishments will be a bit more abstract in this case. Instead of just team size, ponderWhat have I led my team to achieve?How have I facilitated cross-functional collaboration between my team and other departments? Whats the impact?How have I mentored an employee to develop or achieve a promotion? What new milestone did they reach?Why am I trusted as a subject-matter expert? How and what did I contribute?Why welches I invited to contribute to a think tank or take part in exclusive training?How did I train others? Related articlesHow to Showcase Leadership Skills on Your ResumeHow to Showcase Executive Soft Skills on Your ResumeRelationship management andpartnershipsaccomplishmentsSimilar to leadership, relationship management and partnerships involve the softer side of business. While we could draw a conclusion that our relationships have resulted in an increase in revenue, for example, we arent all sales people. That doesnt make our commitment to building connection any less important or impactful. Rather than force a number, considerWhere have I built new relationships that never existed for my company before? What opportunities did this create?How did I repair an important relationship either externally or internally? What was the impact?How have I partnered with aleidher team or organization to move important initiatives for ward? What was the result?Innovation and business transformationaccomplishmentsWhile it should be easy to measure the result of innovation and change, depending on the organization, sometimes there are no metrics or KPIs, or we might just not be privy to them. But we can still highlight how weve made our companies run like well-oiled machines, even without numbers. Ask yourselfHow did I automate a process? With the time it freed up, what opportunities could be pursued instead?What process did I proactively build from scratch? What inspired this innovation?How did I influence change? Why did this make a difference in my organization?How did I facilitate adoption of a new tool or technology? What efficiency did this create?RecognitionandmeritOccasionally were just immeasurably awesome, and if were lucky, were recognized for it. Reflecting back on each role, recallPromotions When did I earn them and why did I earn them?Awards Why did I receive an award and who was also eligible for it? (ie. who did I beat?) welches it a department award? Company-wide award?Praise Why was I praised and who praised me? 17 non-quantifiable accomplishmentsexamplesLets bring this all together with examples of how some non-quantifiable accomplishments could be written on your resumeLed help desk to partner with customers, spending more time providing clear and actionable instructions, empowering clients to self-troubleshoot issues in the futureInitiated a lunch and learn series to facilitate knowledge and best practice sharing between the sales, client services, and project management departmentsMentored analyst to earn promotion to Project Manager by identifying cross-training and development opportunitiesWorked closely with a Data Analyst struggling to perform- identified strengths in client service and facilitated a lateral role change to the account management team, where he now excelsDesignated as the ERP subject-matter expert- contributed to vendor negotiations and was instrument al in securing a lower solution costInvited to serve on the Change Management committee to evaluate change requests from a risk management perspective, working closing with senior leadershipCompleted the prestigious Leadership Training program, a development opportunity offered only to employees identified as top talentDeveloped a customer call framework and training program, delivering the training to all call center staff with the intention of improving customer satisfaction and speed of resolutionJoined the local CPA professional association chapter, and connected with the organizers to become corporate sponsors for the upcoming regional conferenceRepaired critical relationship with key client by assigning dedicated analysts to their project- resulted in bid approvalFully automated the inbound inquiry assignment process, freeing up the account coordinator to follow-up with clientsBuilt a production issue priority framework from scratch to more efficiently identify and resolve bus iness critical issuesDelivered a webinar showcasing the benefits of Agile which is supporting a shift away from Waterfall methodsShifting company towards completely paperless operations- developed a quick scan method which eliminated the need for mail distributionPromoted from senior analyst to team lead by demonstrating leadership potential and proactively training junior analystsReceived the World-Class Customer Service award for contributing to a key clients renewal- selected from all customer service staff in New YorkPraised by Client or Leader Name, Client or Leader Title, Company Name Direct quote about why youre awesomeWhile quantifying adds power to your resume, it only works when numbers make sense. If a number doesnt add, or even, detracts from the impact, leave it out, and communicate your accomplishment with clear and concise language.Looking for more? Check out these 39 (quantifiable) accomplishment examplesEditors note The Jobscan resume match report includes checks fo r measurable results based things like on numbers, percentages, and dollar amounts. The examples above are unlikely to be considered by this check.And thats OK Having quantifiable results are great if you have them, but as this article describes, not everyone does. Instead, use Jobscan to uncover the most impactful hard skills and keywords to use within your non-quantifiable accomplishments. Kamara Toffolo is a resume writer, LinkedIn consultant, and job search strategist who helps established professionals worldwide DARE to do work differently and land great-fitting gigs. Kamara has been featured in media including Forbes, Business Insider, Inc., and The Daily Muse to name a few, and was published in the book YouMap Find Yourself. Blaze Your Path. Show the World Watch Kamaras LinkedIn video series TuesdayTen, where she shares actionable job search advice every week.Follow her on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitter.Kamara was named Jobscans top person to follow on LinkedIn for 2019.

So, Whos Lying Now

So, Whos Lying NowSo, Whos Lying Now?So, Whos Lying NowHiring managers and recruiters often accuse job candidates of lying on their resumes and during interviews. When they make these accusations, theyre implying that they dont lie. But after two decades in the recruiting industry from both the company and candidate sides of the desk, I know that the majority of untruths come from the employer side.Recruiters like to use this riddle How do you know when a candidate is lying? Answer Their lips are moving. Recruiters learn quickly that some candidates lie and others tell the truth. Its difficult to tell the difference, so recruiters assume everyone lies unless a candidates actions are aligned with their words.During interviews, candidates are more credible when they provide specific examples of their experience to validate their claims. For example, candidates who state they are creative problem solvers are unlikely to be believed unless they back up their claims with examples of when they used creativity to solve difficult problems.So, a recruiter uses a candidates actions to separate fact from fiction, and truth from deception.But lying (and half-truths) can go the other way, and job candidates can use their own lie detector to determine when hiring managers or HR representatives are lying during the job search process. The most frequent lies includeWe found a stronger candidate.We have a few more interviews and will call you in two weeks.Well call you in two days.We are still very interested in you, but leid ready to make an offer.Heres what these statements really meanstellungnahme We found a stronger candidate.MEANING We did not like you as much as we liked someone else.STATEMENT We have a few more interviews and will call you in two weeks.MEANINGWe think we can find someone better, orWere afraid to reject you so well just ignore your future messages until you go away.STATEMENT Well call you in two days.MEANING If they dont call in two days theyre either dea ling with something unexpected or looking for someone they like more.STATEMENT We are still very interested in you, but not ready to make an offer.MEANINGThey are trying to keep you interested in case they dont find someone else they like more.I spoke similar half-truths when I was a young corporate recruiter. What I said and what I actually meant were different. After several months, I found ways to be more truthful without increasing the legal risk to the company.I began telling candidates the truth when I knew they were not getting hired. Many times, I knew a candidate was not getting the offer even before he or she finished the first round of interviews. In those situations, I told the candidates that we would not extend offers, and I was as specific as possible with my reasons why. For example, I once told a manufacturing engineer he was not getting an offer because he didnt have the level of required expertise in a particular set of technologies. He wasnt surprised, and he gav e me the name of a colleague who was an expert in that area. We ended up hiring the person he recommended and we stayed in touch with the original candidate, hoping to find a position suitable for his talents. Its remarkable how people react when we treat each other as the peers we really are.Searching for work can be frustrating, yet the most maddening part is being lied to and having your email and voice messages ignored by recruiters, hiring managers, HR, and others.Job seekers (and we are all job seekers at many points in our careers) can create relief from the madness by analyzing a companys actions to separate the truth from the lies. If the company is saying its very interested but not returning your calls, just assume theyre not interested and forget them.How do you insulate yourself from job search lies? How do you know when a company is lying?

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Combatting Age Discrimination in the Job Search Part II of III

Combatting Age Discrimination in the Job Search Part II of IIICombatting Age Discrimination in the Job Search Part II of IIIThe second article in a three-part series on conducting a job search later in life.After youve determined the right job goals for your search and developed a resume to support them, its time to begin your job-search campaign. Below are tips on how to advertise your brand on and offline, as well as pursue opportunities through multiple channels.Personal BrandingIn Jobvites 2012 Social Recruiting Survey of 800+ HR professionals and recruiters in the US, it was found that 92 percent of employers and recruiters use social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn for recruiting. The survey reported that 73 percent of companies found a new hire through social media (the largest percentage 89 percent came through LinkedIn). This means the job seeker never even submitted an application the employer or recruiter found them because of their erreichbar presenc e. In addition, 86 percent of recruiters admitted to reviewing candidates social network profiles whether or not the candidates gave them that information.Bottom line? If youre not utilizing these channels to brand yourself and pursue opportunities, youre missing out on a number of job leads that may not be published anywhere else. Building a strong online brand that supports your job goals, aligns with your resume and highlights your accomplishments and areas of expertise is imperative in todays job market.In addition, building an online presence and utilizing social media helps boomers overcome the stereotype that they lack technical savvy. Workforce Engine Director of Talent Acquisition Jennifer Scott advises job seekers to demonstrate technical savvy wherever possible. You dont have to be on Facebook, she says, but you do have to embrace technology. If youre unfamiliar with these sites, check out the following links for free tutorials on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. At the v ery least, set up a fully fleshed-out profile on LinkedIn. When it comes to adding information, follow the same rules that apply to your resume. Include your professional title, summary and more recent work experience. Add specialties that align with your job goals and are often found in the job descriptions youre pursuing. Exclude graduation or certification dates going back more than 15 years. Include a head-shot where you look professional and approachable. Your profile is 40 percent more likely to get clicked on if you have a photo. Leave the photo off, though, until you have one that fits these criteria. No photo is better than a bad one.Elizabeth Mixson is a certified career coach and career advisor for Ladders, where she has counseled hundreds of senior-level job seekers. Mixson stresses the importance of staying relevant in your field, whether its through gaining new certifications or closely following industry developments via various publications. To really drive things ho me, she suggests participating in online discussion boards and other social media channels to brand yourself as a thought leader in your field, and make you look tech savvy and engaged with your professional community.The Pursuit of Job LeadsIn last weeks post, I spoke about harnessing the power of 3. It explains that to maximize the number of leads published and unpublished available to pursue, its imperative to incorporate multiple search methods into your strategy. These include (1) applying (and properly following up) to online job listings, (2) networking with your social and professional contacts and, (3) engaging with recruiters.Job ApplicationsWhen it comes to job listings, look for opportunities whose must-have requirements include your key skill sets and expertise. You can andrang an advanced search on many sites, including Ladders, to search for certifications or other qualifications you possess within the job description (try searching by acronyms or abbreviations, as well as the full name of the certification or degree, to see which yields the best results). You can also target job boards that post opportunities from age-friendly companies. These include Jobs 4.0, Jobs Over 50, Workforce50, BoomerCareer.com, Senior Job Bank, Retired Brains and National Older Worker Career Center.When the company name is listed, research the opportunity using the companys About Us section, and resources such as Glassdoor and Vault to make sure the corporate culture is in alignment with your values and preferred working environment. If you cant see yourself working there, chances are it wont be the right fit for you or the company the application is probably not worth your time. When applying for the job, I recommend a T-format cover letter to clearly highlight your qualifications. Remember that being overqualified for a job can be just as bad a fit as someone who has too little experience. Consider how many relevant years of experience they require for the role before you take the time to submit the application. If an application requires you to fill out a college graduation date, be as vague as possible (i.e., graduated in the 80s). Leaving the question blank may prevent you from submitting the application.NetworkingReferrals are an incredibly valuable tool in the recruiting world, as the hiring time is traditionally shorter the cultural fit tends to be better, turnover is lower. Employee referral programs (ERPs) are beneficial to the job seeker as well. An employee referral can help you bypass a gatekeeper often you get to skip over the initial screening. Your connection to the company can not only advocate on your behalf, but he or she can also provide you with insight into the company culture and hiring process to (a) make sure its a good fit for you and, (b) better prepare you for interviews.Ben Puffer works in human resources development for First Community Federal Credit Union. He believes that utilizing a network contact within yo ur target company is one of the best ways to find a new job. The current job market is flooded with qualified candidates submitting applications, he says. Job seekers improve their chances of landing an interview when they enter the applicant pool through an employee referral.The data supports Puffers recommendation. Both the Jobvite Social Recruiting Survey 2012 and the 2012 CareerXroads Source of Hire Survey note that those who came in as a referral had a 1 in 7 or 1 in 10 chance of landing the role, whereas only 1 in 100 candidates who applied through the regular channels got the job. If your network needs some rebuilding, nows the time to get started. Consider your professional network and personal contacts. When examining your professional contacts, dont forget about the employees youve mentored or managed over the years. Reconnect with them on LinkedIn and look at their most recent work history. Perhaps theres an opportunity to work as a consultant with one of these companies. RecruitersFor those at the VP or C-Level, consider reaching out to recruiters that specialize in executive-level interim placement. These firms put candidates of this level into companies that require senior-level expertise for a short-term or temporary solution. Employers like this because they can test a candidate out to see if theyre the right fit before committing to a full-time, permanent role. There are a number of benefits to you as well. For one, you will once again be employed on your resume. Second, youll have an opportunity to meet new people and grow your network while working there. And third, there is the possibility of transitioning from a temporary role to a more permanent position at the company.Also use resources such as Ladders and Recruiter Directory to identify recruiters that specialize in your industry or line of work. AARP also has a National Employer Team that helps connect mature job seekers with employers who value their experience. Once youve identified s pecific recruiters to contact, email or katechese the person through LinkedIn using these sample messages.Click on the following links for more information on personal branding and using social media during your search.*Note click on the following links to access Part I and Part III of this series.

Free Sample Resume Templates - Overview

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Getting the Best Verb Tense in Resume Writing

Getting the Best Verb Tense in Resume Writing When you know what skills your employer is searching for, you may use the perfect words on your resume. Youve got to recognize the kind of the keyword the business uses in the work ad and optimize your resume accordingly. When a recruiter reviews your resume, we would like to realize that you will take action if youre hired for the job. Youre not in the work anymore, its in your past. You must always consider the use of a word prior to using it like a verb. Finally, the principal goal of your resume is to convince the employer to provide you an interview at which you can then close the offer. If you arent sure which words to use, find keywords in the work description. Power words are used for many factors. Hence, its very important to draft a professional resume. Resumes ought to be written utilizing the past tense. The Pain of Verb Tense in Resume Writing You may see the difference between both sentences. In addition, ther e are verbs that likewise have to agree with a particular gender, argument or person. You can proceed and attempt to produce sentences that dont have any verbs you will note that the sentences you compose all of them are useless. There is just one thing which you can do in that sentence, and thats call. What You Need to Do About Verb Tense in Resume Writing Before It Is Too Late The Present Simple Tense Present simple is the most frequent tense in academic writing, and its usually thought to be the default unless theres a specific reason to decide on another tense (e.g. a sentence includes a past time marker). The present tense is utilized to express anything thats happening now or occurring in the current moment. Repetition and rhythm are good, but they are easily able to become predictable in a means which makes reader gloss over details. Its also advisable to know a linking verb when you see it into a sentence.

The Ultimate Solution for Resume with Pic That You Can Learn About Today

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My resume isnt what landed me my dream job Heres what I did

My resume isnt what landed me my dream job Heres what I didMy resume isnt what landed me my dream job Heres what I didI used to keep my career and personal life very separate. It welches basically like the division of church and state. I remained professional at all times in the office and let few into my personal life beyond the basic music, movies and sports chitchat. I thought there was a right way to find career success - stay on the straight and narrow path so you can climb the ladder and never look back. But when I waslaid off from workin February 2017 and then again in November 2017, I decided to throw everything I knew out the window. I needed another job, and I needed a new strategy if I was going to land one that was going to stick.Spinning The Negative Into A PositiveIve always had a passion for career development. As a self-titled career enthusiast, my dream job has always been to write about networking, interviewing, job searching,negotiatingand more. So when I was la id off from work the second time in 2017, I wasnt sure how I could spin my experience and land a job as a career editor.All I could think was, Why would someone want to hire me as a career editor when Ive been laid off twice in one year? But I was missing something. Being laid off twice in one year made me an evenbettercandidate for a career editor role. It also helped me learn more about my personal finances since I needed to live on an even stricter budget than before.I could give real-life advice for how to budget your financeswhen youre laid off from work, or how to land a job when youve been unemployed for a few months. I was networking all the time and writing titelseite letters day in and day out. It also set me apart from the other candidates who may have only read about layoffs or were rusty with their networking, interviewing or negotiating skills. I was able to spin this negative into a positive and use it to my advantage when applying for jobs. My personal experiencehelp edme land interviews and job offers.Letting People In And Landing A JobWhile all of this was happening, I was working on my personal finances. I had bought a house at just 25 years old with my boyfriend. We saved a lot during our first few years out of college and decided to make the investment rather than rent an apartment.Not many people in my professional life knew about this achievement at the time, nor did I think theyd necessarily care. People dont buy homes in their 20s like they used to, especially with the amount of student loan debt millennials are paying back. So I pretty much kept this accomplishment to myself and only shared it with friends and family members.However, this huge milestone became the jumpstart I needed to get really good with my money, which eventually led to job offers in financial media. I realized I was pretty good with my cash after being able to save up enoughmoney for a housein such a short amount of time. Plus, I had learned the value of investing fast, which I realized not many twenty-somethings can say, either.After buying a house, I startedinvesting moneyin other ways. I had an IRA in tandem with my 401(k) and a handful of stocks, plus I opened separateinvestment accounts with Ellevest. I createdmultiple budget spreadsheetsand financial plans, too. I wasowningmy finances.So when I interviewed for jobs in the real estate space, personal finance industry and financial content marketing, I was able to tell the story about how I bought my first home at 25 and took real control over my financial future. All of this personal experience with money helped me be a qualified candidate for each of these roles. I was offered a job at each of these companies.The Perfect MixWhen my dream job eventually came around, I knew I had to use my personal experience and my career experience as the perfect mix in order to show how qualified I really was for the role. I included each of these stories in my cover letter and further discussed each o neduring the interview.Between being laid off from work and managing my finances like a boss, plus my career experience in the media industry, I was able to land the role of senior career and finance editor at Swirled. Years ago, I wouldve never thought that my personal experience would help me land a job. I wouldve kept my personal finance accomplishments to myself, or downplayed my year of double layoffs. But instead, these two experiences made me a strong candidate, and for that, Im grateful.Dont be shy about what youve accomplished in your personal life. Your career experience can only get you so far. Aim to be your whole self at work and in interviews so you can land the job youve always wanted. And embrace the crazy path youre on because itll never be straight and narrow. Itll only continue twisting and turning, but if you learn how to navigate it, youll still find success in the end.Thispostwas originally published onSwirled.comin the Thrive section, which covers valuable car eer and personal finance content for Millennials.

6 Steps to Create a Professional Development Plan

6 Steps to Create a Professional Development Plan 6 Steps to Create a Professional Development Plan To visit another countryTo be engaged to be marriedTo be a best-selling novelistTo have at least three published booksBlah, blah, blah, and the list went on. With the exception of finally visiting somewhere other than the 50 states, my this-is-where-I-want-to-be list is looking like Ill need a years extension to complete it.Needless to say, Im not quite sure how I feel about these X amount of years plans to map the course of your life (if thats even possible), yet when I learned about a different kind of planning- one directed toward your profession- I welches intrigued. Ladies and gentleman, allow me to introduce to all of you a technique many of you should already have, and if you dont, one I would recommend you adopt- the professional development plan.A professional development plan is a specific (individualized or generalized) approach to enhance professional growth in a career o r business. In laymans terms, its simply a plan setup to help you (or a company) take the necessary steps to develop your professional life. And below are six easy steps to creating a plan specifically for youEvaluateWhat is your current professional standing? Employed, unemployed, working for a company, business owner? Now think about where you want to be professionally. What steps will it take to get there? The first step to creating an efficient professional development plan is to assess your current profession, whether or not youre happy or where you desire to be. If you desire to elevate your career, you must take the time to really think about all the necessary steps youll have to take to do that.PlanOnce youve assessed your current standing, its time to plan. Setting goals is a great way to ensure you reach your final professional destination. Start with the biggest, most-outlandish career aspiration (your main goal) and then work backward plotting every smaller goal you will need to accomplish to work up to the main one.For example, say you desire to open your own business. The grand opening day could be your main goal. Working backward you will have to have the means to promote the opening. Before that you will have to know and supply the products your store will offer (what youre promoting). This means you will need to get suppliers, and suppliers cost money. Having money to fund the suppliers may mean securing a loan, and securing a loan requires paperwork. Do the same process for the building layout and staff additions. Though this task may be meticulous, it is extremely necessary for a successful plan.Also, remember to set realistic deadlines for each goal. It is very difficult to successfully departure a business in one month rather than one year.ResearchNow that youve set goals, research, research, research. Look up professional development courses, events, certifications and trainings that will help you achieve your goals. Make a list of where theyre offered, how much they cost and how long each will take. Then, go back to your goals and work each activity into a schedule, taking into account your deadlines and the fact that you have other commitments, e.g. work, family, etc.ExecuteThis step is simple. Follow along with the plan being as punctual as possible. You dont want to throw off your entire plan because you didnt keep up with your planned professional development activities.MonitorTrack and monitor your progress as you go. This will not only help you stay on schedule, but will keep you updated on how close or far you are from reaching your target goal(s). You can reevaluate your plan at the end of every six months or one year, depending on your goals, to see if youll need more or less time and/or if you need or dont need to accomplish certain goals and professional development activities. As you go along with your plan, things may surface you were previously unaware of that could affect the steps you do/do not need to take to reach your target.RememberThis final step is very important. Remember that nothing goes according to plan. As you follow along with your professional development plan be prepared for curve balls and delays, but do not throw in the towel. Just because you made a plan does not mean its set in stone. Life happens and your plan(s) can and will change as circumstances do.

Nonexempt Employee Status and Overtime

Nonexempt Employee Status and Overtime Nonexempt Employee Status and Overtime The word hourly is often used interchangeably with nonexempt to describe an employee, but thats not entirely accurate. A nonexempt employee is one who is eligible to receive overtime pay, but not all hourly workers are nonexempt. Since 2004, a number of changes regarding which employees are eligible to receive overtime pay have been proposed, implemented, and rejected under three presidential administrations. The 2004 rules remain in place after changes made by President Barack Obamas administration in 2016 were thrown out by a federal court. President Donald Trump proposed new changes in 2019 that have not yet gone into effect. The 2004 Rule Nonexempt employees are not determined solely by their job title, according to the U.S. Department of Labors final rule, dated April 23, 2004. Instead, a combination of criteria, including their occupation (or industry), rate of pay, and job duties, are used. The 2004 rule, which was written by George W. Bushs Labor Department, exempted from the 1938 Fair Labor Standards Acts overtime eligibility requirements certain workers employed as executives, administrators, professionals of various sorts, and outside salespeople. It also exempted workers in some computer-related jobs. To be exempt, all of those categories of workers have to earn at least $455 a week, which amounts to an annual salary of $23,660. If they make less than that, theyre nonexempt, even if theyre considered to be salaried, rather than hourly, employees. The rule states that employers must comply with state or local laws, regulations, or ordinances that set a higher overtime rate or a shorter workweek for consideration of overtime pay. Employers may also choose to set a higher overtime rate or a shorter workweek, either on their own initiative or through a collective bargaining agreement with employees in a union. Executive Exemption For an executive to be considered exempt, their primary job must be managing a company or a department or subdivision of a company. They must oversee the work of at least two full-time employees or their equivalent (for example, four half-time employees) and be involved in a significant way in the hiring, firing, promotion, or demotion of these employees. Administrator Exemption For an administrative employee to be considered exempt, their primary job must be directly related to the management or general business operations of a company or its customers and they must exercise discretion and independent judgment regarding matters of significance to the company. Professional Employee Exemption There are two types of professional employee exemptions: learned and creative. For a learned professional employee to be considered exempt, their primary job must require advanced knowledge in a field of science or learning that they obtained through specialized intellectual instruction. They must also be engaged in intellectual work for which they must consistently exercise discretion and judgment. Examples of these jobs include lawyers, doctors, dentists, teachers, architects, clergy, registered nurses, accountants, engineers, actuaries, scientists, and pharmacists. For a creative professional employee to be considered exempt, their primary work must require invention, imagination, originality, or talent in an artistic or another creative field. Examples of these jobs include actors, musicians, composers, writers, and cartoonists. If an executive, administrative, or professional employee makes more than $100,000 in annual compensation, including at least $455 a week in salary or fees, they are considered to be exempt. Computer Employee Exemption For a computer-related worker to be exempt, their job must be in computer systems analysis, computer programming, software engineering, or a similar area. Outside Sales Employee Exemption For an outside sales employee to be exempt, their primary duty must be making sales and they must customarily work outside their employers place of business. Blue Collar and Public Safety Jobs The exemptions do not apply to non-management employees in production, maintenance, construction, and similar jobs (often called blue-collar jobs) or to law enforcement and correctional officers, firefighters, paramedics, and similar jobs involved in public safety, no matter how highly paid they are. Labor Criticism of Rule The rule was criticized by labor groups for causing many lower-level managers without supervisory responsibility to lose overtime pay because of a change that affected team leaders and made them exempt as administrators. If an employee leads a team assigned to complete major projects for the employer (such as purchasing, selling, or closing all or part of the business; negotiating a real estate transaction or a collective bargaining agreement; or designing and implementing productivity improvements), they generally meet the duties requirements for the administrative exemption,  regardless of whether they are direct supervisors of the team members, the rule stated. Conversely, many executive assistants who had been classified as administrators became eligible for overtime pay if their duties werent considered to be of great enough significance to the company. The 2016 Rule On May 18, 2016, the Obama administration published a final rule that would have required employees to be paid overtime if their weekly salary was less than $913, an amount that works out to $47,476 annually. The salary threshold would be adjusted every three years starting on Jan. 1, 2020. Several states and business organizations filed lawsuits to prevent the changes from going into effect. They were consolidated into a single suit that was heard in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Judge Amos Mazzant granted a preliminary injunction to halt implementation of the new rules on Nov. 22, 2016. The Department of Labor appealed the injunction. While the appeal was underway, Judge Mazzant granted the plaintiffs request for a summary judgment on Aug. 31, 2017, saying the department, which was then part of the Trump administration, had exceeded its authority by increasing the salary threshold by so much. On Sept. 7, 2017, the court approved the departments request to dismiss its appeal. Proposed 2019 Rules On March 7, 2019, the Department of Labor announced a proposed rule that would raise the salary threshold for overtime pay to $679 per week, or $35,308 a year. It would also increase the highly compensated salary level at which one automatically became an exempt employee to $147,414 a year. The Obama rule would have increased it to $134,000. On March 28, 2019, the department announced another proposed rule to clarify whether certain perks given to an employee must be included in the employees regular rate of pay that would, in turn, determine the usual overtime rate of time and a half. The department proposed that employers may exclude the following from an employee’s regular rate of pay: the cost of providing wellness programs, onsite specialist treatment, gym access, and fitness classes, and employee discounts on retail goods and servicespayments for unused paid leavereimbursed expenses, even if not incurred entirely for the employer’s benefitdiscretionary bonusesbenefit plans, including accident, unemployment, and legal servicestuition programs, such as reimbursement programs or repayment of educational debt This second proposed rule also includes additional clarification about other forms of compensation, including payment for meal periods and callback pay, which is given when employees are asked to return to work outside normally scheduled hours.

Video Chapter 5 Problem Solving Beyond Technology

Video Chapter 5 Problem Solving Beyond Technology Video Chapter 5 Problem Solving Beyond Technology Video: Chapter 5 - Problem Solving Beyond Technology Chapter 5Problem Solving Beyond Technology Based on the scenario below, Chapter 5 again focuses on Bella who joins an engineering volunteer organization that visits Kamillos village in Zambia. Bella and the group quickly come to realize that technology alone wont solve the problems they want to help resolve. What other skills and approaches do the volunteers need in order to work successfully with Kamillo and his neighbors? THE SCENARIO: Will Engineers Be True Global Problem Solvers? In the United States, middle school student Bella attends a Maker Faire and is inspired to join the schools robotics team. In Zambia, young Kamillo examines his villages broken water pump and wonders how it can be repaired. Both young people have started on a path that could lead them to confront some of the largest challenges on the planet. How will each be prepared and empowered to be true problem solvers? Watch Chapter 6 - New Ways to Teach Engineering Join the conversation! This video is part of the ASME Decision Point Dialogues seriesan initiative designed to challenge thought leaders from industry, government, academia and NGOs to grapple with some of the most complex questions facing engineers and technologists today. The series raises awareness of existing conflict points and stimulates the kind of debate that leads to bold decision making and disruptive learning. In this first installment, the panel tackles the question of how to prepare and inspire generations of engineers to solve the most pressing global challenges. The copyright of this program is owned by ASME.

Making a Career Move Examine Employers Closely

Making a Career Move Examine Employers Closely Making a Career Move Examine Employers Closely Given the growing prevalence of social media within the employment sphere, and the subsequent use of such networks for corporate image construction and recruitment, sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter are valuable resources when researching a company. A large variety of organizations have social profiles where the post regular updates about company news, press releases, and career opportunities. Consumers and employees are also usually able to provide feedback on a company’s products or work environment, giving an enlightening glimpse at how the company works. Publicly traded companies are required by the Securities and Exchange Commission to provide financial data to the public. Powerful web-based research tools such as Freeedgar.com allow individuals to view any company’s SEC filings. Financial data may also be requested directly from the SEC’s website or snail mail. Business-to-business services, such as Hoovers.com, offer databases containing millions of companies, all of which can be searched directly from the websites search engine. Other resources include business directories such as Business.com and Forbes.com. Websites offering “insider” perspectives from employees contain reviews and profiles of thousands of organization. Resources such as Vault.com and Glassdoor.com host reviews and opinions from current and past employees. Websites featuring annual financial reports, such as Annualreportservice.com and Info.com, provide information regarding corporate earnings and how the numbers compare to those expected by a given company. Business news coverage websites such as Businesswire.com and PRnewswire.com provide large search engines containing thousands of news releases from companies in any number of industries.   Other news sites, such as Bloomberg.com, offer unbiased business stories that examine many aspects of business behavior and reveal potential red flags about companies going wrong. Finally, contacting regional business experts, such as local and region chambers of commerce, may not only help clarify information about a company, region, or industry, but also work to expand your professional network. Local news papers can also be good resources for information such as layoffs and corporate misadventure. Using several or all of the available resources can help create an appropriate context in which to judge a company’s present condition and future direction. Not only does this information give an upper hand in an interview situation, but also helps during the decision-making process when determining whether a job offer is truly the best option.

Are You a Fit with the Companys Culture 5 Ways to Know!

Are You a Fit with the Companys Culture 5 Ways to Know! Are You a Fit with the Companys Culture 5 Ways to Know! Finding a great company extends beyond just finding a position that matches your skills. For an interviewer, a great interview gives them insight into the type of employee you will be. For the job seeker, this is an opportunity to access an employer’s culture and beliefs. So, how do you know if you are a fit with the companys culture or not? Working at a company whose values do not align with yours will leave you feeling unfulfilled and dissatisfied with your position, no matter the salary and benefits. Employers frequently see candidates with similar qualifications and will choose the person whose values and culture match most with their company values, beliefs, and norms. The discussion of “fit” is something that is determined after interviews, where employers decide who they feel matches their ideal team. Knowing how important matching the company culture can be, job seekers should also look at the company culture before they apply for positions. It is important that the work environment you are looking into fits your needs and personality so that you’re not wasting time applying for jobs that arent a match. So how can you learn about a company’s culture? Here are five ways to check if you are a fit with a companys culture. Do your research. Much like an employer Googling a potential employee before doing an interview, a job seeker should check out their potential employer’s online presence. You can tell a lot about a business by their social media interactions, the company website, and even the pictures on the company pages. Look for press articles or releases that relate to charitable work, community, team building, and work satisfaction. This information is not only helpful in writing a great cover letter, but it also allows you a peek into the world that you would be a part of as a potential employee of that company. Employers tend to hire people that fit into their ideal culture, so paying close attention to the culture details can save you from applying to a company that just won’t match your personality, goals, or values. Think of questions for your interview.   Most interviews will have time for an applicant to ask questions of the interviewer. If you do your research prior to the interview, you should know information about the hiring manager, department head, and names of people you may be working closely with in the new position. By doing research through LinkedIn and other social media, you can get an idea if you will be working with people with similar interests. If you are working with people who loudly or violently disagree with your politics or on things that are important enough to make you angry every day, you may want to consider looking at other companies to join. When given the option to ask questions, ask a few about the company. More specifically, have them describe it and what working at the company is like for them. What is their favorite part of the company and the challenging parts? Find out how close-knit the team is. People often think that closeness and telecommuting or flexible employment are not possible, but many flexible teams work very closely. In fact, many argue that communication and fit can become even more important when you are relying on a team that is not within your physical space. Personality and communication style are very important when you consider spending an average of 50 hours per week with your work family. You can ask questions about the length of time people have been employed at the company, how long different people have been on the team, and any hobbies that they enjoy. Don’t be blinded by perks. Many employers offer unique and clever perks that can entice potential candidates into thinking they have found the perfect fit. You still want to look at how the company is structured, where leadership is, and where they see the company going. You will probably want to know the values surrounding schedules and productivity as well. If everyone you speak to seems rushed or short, people may feel overwhelmed or overworked and this may be a clue of what an average day would look like for you. A bad work environment or incompatible culture will not be overshadowed by perks or benefits. Know what is important to you. Comparing company cultures can seem overwhelming with so many different perks, benefits, and ideas. Find out what inspires and motivates you to be the best employee. Know what your values are and what your boundaries are for flexibility in belief structures. Knowing your core values and needs will help you align with a great company that matches you both in your skill sets and your personal needs for pride and fulfillment in your career goals. Personal fulfillment can be a motivating factor for people looking to switch careers or find a new job. A company that has a culture that fits your personality, values, and goals is a huge asset in your job search. Focusing your job search on those jobs that match you perfectly will ensure smoother interviews and more compatibility, which can lead to more job offers at great companies. Readers, what do you look for in a companys culture? How do you know if you fit with the companys culture? Share with us below!

Heres How to Avoid the Job Search Black Hole

Heres How to Avoid the Job Search Black Hole Heres How to Avoid the Job Search Black Hole Fortunately, there are steps you can take to ensure you don’t sit in radio silence after you submit your application to a prospective new job. We broke it down into a few  simple steps. How to Avoid the Job Search Black Hole Pay attention to what the employer is asking for. Many times a job posting will define exactly what the company would  like to see in an application. If you’re required to fill out an application, fill out as many fields as you possibly can instead of just uploading your resume or cover letter into the “file upload” field. If you’re asked to apply with just a cover letter, spend time crafting one that is unique, thoughtful, and informative. Be sensitive to formatting too, Robin Madell wrote  in a U.S. News   World Report  article.  Extra bells and whistles on your resume like logos, charts and shading are a bad idea with an electronic system, since the ATS may not be able to register them.” Clicking the  â€œauto apply” button and disregarding important application instructions won’t do you any favors when you’re hoping to keep your application from getting sucked into a “black hole.” Customize your resume and cover letter for each job listing. “Use some of the same words and phrases that appear in the job posting in your resume,” Rosemary Haefner, vice president of human resources at CareerBuilder.com, said  in an article on Forbes.com. “The computer will then recognize them and move your resume toward the top of the pile because you will be a match. But don’t just cut and paste the job posting into your resume or cover letter. If the computer doesn’t catch it, the hiring manager definitely will, and it could hurt your chances of moving forward with an interview, she said. Besides using technology to get your application to the front of the line, hiring managers will be able to tell that you’ve crafted a thoughtful application and it will increase your chances of being recognized as a great fit. Proofread, proofread, proofread. Triple check that you haven’t made any grammatical or spelling errors- one small mistake could cost your chances of receiving an interview request. To be sure, it’s always best to have a friend or relative proofread your resume and cover letter for you before you send it. Utilize your network. The work doesn’t end after you’ve applied. Having a contact, whether personal or professional, is an important relationship to leverage getting your resume into the right hands. “The best way to make sure your resume is seen is by networking into the company,”  said  Anita Attridge, a Five O’Clock Club career and executive coach, in the Forbes  article. “Let your networking contact know that you have applied for a position, and ask that person if he or she would send your resume to the H.R. department with an endorsement of you as a candidate.  Another way is to try to determine who the hiring manager is and send a resume directly to that person, with a letter asking for an informational interview.” Chances are you may not be the best  fit for the job, but if anything, your contact can let you know how the hiring process is going so you’re not sitting in the dark. Follow up. “I think resumes end up in the resume black hole if the person just responds to a posting or ad and does nothing else,” Attridge told Forbes. Make the extra effort to get in contact with the company’s human resources department or hiring manager. If you found the job posting on LinkedIn, try sending a thoughtful In-Mail to the hiring manager or professional who published the post. Try calling the HR department to see where they are in the hiring/interview process. Mary Elizabeth Bradford, author of The Career Artisan,  told Forbes that taking an aggressive approach can pay off well. “I think it would be futile to call H.R. and leave repeated voice messages, she said in the article. A better way is to contact a key decision maker through hard mail and follow up with a phone call. Go around H.R. That’s provocative, right? Well, it works.” Check Out These Additional Resume Tips

How to Ask for a Flex Schedule - The Muse

How to Ask for a Flex Schedule - The Muse How to Ask for a Flex Schedule There’s a lot of talk about flexible schedules these days- working from home one day a week (or always!); working four-day weeks instead of five; or shifting the traditional 9-to-5 to something that works around your family, hobbies, or preferred working schedule, just to name a few. But while you’ve probably heard of these options, you may have pushed them aside, thinking that a flexible work schedule “just wouldn’t work” for your job or company. Well, I’m here to tell you that, in many cases, it can. And it can definitely make a huge difference in your life: Yes, it can improve your sleep, relationships, and hobbies, but it can also help you maintain your health and vigor on the job. While it probably wouldn’t have worked in some of my previous jobs, like when I worked in investment banking or when I was on the buy-side, I recently took a corporate job, where it did. Here’s what I learned through the process of asking for more flexibility and a change to my schedule- and how you can do it, too. 1. Prioritize Your Most Important Needs As you think about what type of flexible schedule will work best for you, ask yourself: What are the two most important needs in your life outside of your day job? What are the schedule adjustments that would most dramatically affect your stress level and happiness? Is it making time for your daily workout class, or is it needing to make calls during normal business hours for that startup idea you’re trying to get off the ground? Having two schedule changes to propose is often helpful because it allows room for a potential compromise to get at least one. For me, I wanted to work from home on Fridays so that I could have less distraction from impromptu office meetings and friendly interruptions, thus leading to less of a to-do list over the weekend. Plus, I could get laundry and other tasks done while on conference calls, again leaving more time for purely my interests over the weekend. I also wanted to start my workday later than my boss, who has a long commute and gets into the office before 6 AM in order to leave in time to pick up her kids from school. From there, you can strategize how your work schedule might be adjusted to meet these needs. If you are running a nonprofit on the side and need to be at some weekday events, say, maybe you can designate specific hours of being logged into your work later in the evening or on an off day to tie up your responsibilities. Or if you need to make a morning swim session to prepare for the triathlon you’ve been training for, instead designate a period of time before heading off to the gym, or an hour before bed, to pre-address anything going on in the morning while you’re away. Of course, your schedule and preferences aren’t all you’ll have to think about, which brings me to… 2. Understand What an Appropriate Ask Can Be Every workplace has a culture that allows for different types of flexibility. There will be some aspects that you will not be able to change, and that’s important to understand before you go any further. First, read your employee handbook to see if there are major ground rules that you need to observe. At my job, for example, it’s acceptable to get a workout in during the day as long as you’re finishing your workload on time and not leaving during critical work periods. But if you’re on market hours, you probably won’t be able to leave during the middle of trading. It’s also worth asking a couple veteran employees how they manage other priorities and view the company’s perception on non-work related activities and to pay attention to what others on your team are doing. If you have a group that runs at lunch, it’ll be easier to join them than to ask to leave early to go to the gym. Or if you have a group that leaves to make their children’s sports, you may be able to adapt your needs to coincide with their time away. As part of this, think about what the culture of your team and the needs of your co-workers are, too. In my case, I built a relationship with my manager by caring about what her kids did and letting her know how important it was to me to have my parents there when I was young. Relating to her situation allowed her to relate to mine when I honestly told her that I was struggling to get enough sleep due to our early mornings, and I felt like it was making me far less productive for the first few hours of the day. 3. Set Up a Time to Talk Once you’ve determined what an ideal- and workable- flex schedule might be, put a time on the calendar for you and your boss to discuss your needs. Offer to take him or her to lunch or coffee to get outside of the walls of your office and to be away from the disruption of incoming email pings and ringing phones. I chose to have this discussion at my one-year review, as I felt that I had proven my value to the firm and run on its schedule for a year, building trust in my abilities and dedication to our work. The timing may look different for you, but it should be when you feel comfortable that you have had time to understand and assess your situation and go through a few runs of your main job responsibilities- say, two or three monthly cycles of publishing a magazine, or a couple quarters of preparing financial documents. This way you can feel out what “normal” is. And, of course, timing this conversation after producing some great work product is ideal to back up your value proposition. When you sit down to discuss your needs, detail how your flexible work schedule will benefit your boss- will the flexible schedule allow you to take on additional responsibilities if you’re working instead of commuting a couple of days a week? Will it make you a more attentive project manager if you can clear your head in the middle of the day on a run? After all, the best way to get more flexibility is to prove that this schedule will actually make you more productive at work. (If you think your boss will be skeptical or want more information, bring some research that reinforces your point, like this.) 4. Ask to Do a Trial Period One of the best ways to get your boss on board is to suggest a trial period- anywhere from a week to a few months- after which you and your manager can decide whether it will work. Then, show that it will work! During this period, work harder than you would have otherwise, and don’t even attend the events you want the flexibility for. Use the time to take initiative on a new project, get ahead on your timelines, and check in more than usual. Importantly, keep track of your work- whether it’s the number of sales calls you made or the detail you added to a financial model, having tangible results that are stronger than your previous stats will be critical to showing that you can handle the flexibility and that it will in turn improve your work product. If you’re far more productive during your trial period, your boss will have a much harder time telling you no. 5. Maintain Open Communication Once your boss agrees to your new schedule, don’t drop the ball. Being on a more flexible schedule probably means that you should check in and be in closer communication than you would otherwise to make sure your boss can trust you until it becomes the accepted “new normal.” Plan a checkin for a month after you start the new schedule to show your boss that you are committed and loyal to your word- not just asking for more free time- and be sure to ask for feedback on anything about your situation that might work better. To be fair, my current boss was amazingly receptive to this process, and not all managers will be. But if you’re told no, be willing to compromise on what you want to begin with, or realize that you’ve laid the groundwork for another ask in the future. Lastly, remember that being flexible means being adaptable. There will be times when you’ll have to alter your great new schedule, whether it’s a busy season or when a fire drill pops up. Keep a good attitude and be willing to take on these challenges, and you’ll find that it will drive even more flexibility for you down the road. What’s my next ask? Working remotely in Italy for a month. Photo of working from home courtesy of Shutterstock.

Advice and Tips for New HR Professionals

Advice and Tips for New HR Professionals Advice and Tips for New HR Professionals As the business world has become ever-more connected and fast-paced, identifying efficiencies is vital to success for any company in any industry. Even in the Information Age, human capital is the most important capital investment a company has. According to the Bureau for Labor Statistics, demand for human resources professionals is expected to grow is steadily on the rise. The new generation of human resources professionals will need to evaluate their peers and colleagues to identify the most efficient way to deploy the staffs knowledge and abilities in service of their organization’s overarching goals. The following five tips are for new professionals entering this growing field who want to build their foundations in the human resources profession. They also serve as reminders for seasoned professionals. Deepen Your Knowledge of Your Business The efficient deployment of a company’s human capital cannot be achieved without the understanding of the business that your company is in, and how your specific skill set can help to identify the best way for your company to strategically progress in their business goals. In a technology organization, for example, this means taking the time to meet with the development team to learn how they create and sustain new products, as well as the sales team to get a sense of how they organize their operations. The more knowledge you have of how your organization’s managers work, the better you can plan ways to provide training programs that enhance their weaknesses or identify the talent that would best support their initiatives and management style to increase the overall value of both the individual employee and his or her department. Expand Your Network With Social Media As the saying goes, success is not about what you know, but who you know. Your professional network will give you a leg up on identifying the best talent and training staff for your organization. Social networking platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn have become indispensable tools for growing a person’s professional network, enabling professionals in many industries to organize, grow and maintain contact with their networks much more easily. In a way, using social media for professional growth echoes the days when a young apprentice would travel to a new city with a letter of reference â€" except social media provides reference networks on a larger scale â€" enabling people to approach their professional contacts through platforms to gain introduction to influential people in their industries. Of course, all of this is useless if you just place a profile online and don’t actually use the connectivity of your preferred networks. While the constant flow of new information available every second on social networking platforms can be overwhelming, even a small amount of time spent reviewing contact news and updates - say 10 minutes a day at least - can reap incredible benefits. Mine Your Network for Thought Leadership From a knowledge perspective, who you know can also help you expand what you know. Groups on Facebook and LinkedIn can serve as supplements to the traditional lunchtime professional seminar, in terms of both meeting new contacts and spreading information. Well-curated groups on both networks enable a constant, fluid exchange of professional information. It will also help you quickly synthesize any trends or broader issues as you get access to more people and information. Just as you’d go to professional lunches with colleagues to identify problem spots and share experiences, (and they may be pitifully or productive in your locale) discussion groups on social networks can provide an active forum to table real-world problems, and help you discover methods, solutions or resources you might not otherwise find. Be Both a Value Contributor and a Game Changer Effective use of your mental capital and networking ability can be extremely useful to a human resources professional. The ability to discover the right talent and address your company’s specific business problems are what you are judged on. But there’s a difference between being an order-taker and a creative influencer on your company. In an episode of the television series Mad Men, the reason for an account executive’s promotion is explained to a rival as, “the rare gift of making [clients] feel as if they havent any needs.” That same gift is true of the most successful human resources professionals. They anticipate the needs of their organizations’ department heads, ensure that they are cared for, and provide creative solutions before there are any problems that need to be addressed. You will be more valued, and your job will be more interesting â€" its a win-win. Grow Your Thinking, Your Skills, and Your Leadership Business around the world has changed dramatically over the 30 years, and it shows no signs of stopping. Those who treat their careers as a constant educational course will be the ones who see the changes well before they occur. They will be able to find the early adopters and influencers in their organization’s field and will be invaluable educators for their existing staff. As you approach a field where demand is on the rise, human resources professionals will need to distinguish themselves as true strategic partners for their current or prospective employers. 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This is the exact time you should exercise if you want to lose weight

This is the exact time you should exercise if you want to lose weight This is the exact time you should exercise if you want to lose weight You can set your watch to new research on the do’s and don’t’s of effective exercise. The latest comes in the form of two papers published in the Journal Metabolism, on April 18th. Experiments conducted by two separate teams of researchers motion that the time of day plays a vital role in the weight-loss results of habitual physical activity.An interest in the way our circadian clock affects our metabolism and physiology urged the experts towards the first experiment involving mice, with further research on human trials producing similar results. The researchers found that working out in the evening when specific proteins and metabolites are produced in the body consistently  yielded a more productive session in both species. In mice, there was a 50% increase in performance at night time as opposed to the day.Follow Ladders on Flipboard!Follow Ladders’ magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and more!Paolo Sassone-Corsi, one of the researchers from The University of California, explains, “Circadian rhythms dominate everything we do. Previous studies from our lab have suggested that at least 50% of our metabolism is circadian, and 50% of the metabolites in our body oscillate based on the circadian cycle. It makes sense that exercise would be one of the things that’s impacted.”Maximize your exertion“It’s quite well known that almost every aspect of our physiology and metabolism is dictated by the circadian clock,” explains the first study’s lead author, Gad Asher.Asher and a team  of researchers from the Weizmann Institute of Science and the University of California, Irvine, demonstrated this with a crop of mice in two different reports. The first put the mice on treadmills in various stages of their active phase, assigning them varying degrees of physical intensity.  During the “mouse evening” the rodents observed in the study exhibited higher levels of ZMP, which is a compound some comp eting athletes use for doping.  ZMP is critical to efficient weight-loss because of the way it promotes healthy metabolic regulation.  In the second experiment, researchers had the mice perform similar tasks during the same time of day, only this time they observed changes in muscle tissue. These results showed that the production of a protein called   HIF-1a changed depending on the time of day as well. Human trials yielded parallel findings because humans tend to express lower oxygen consumption in the evenings.The report published in the Journal Metabolism,  concludes by confessing the research to be too new to determine a specific time that serves efficient exercise  the best, but as far as the production of key hormones and proteins are concerned, nighttime seems to be the way to goAnother recent study published independently by researchers from England’s University of Birmingham posits that humans  were able to exercise for 20% longer when they began their workout 11 hours after they woke up. In addition to benefits to healthy sleep, Self.com reports, “Muscle function and strength peak in the PM.”You might also enjoy… New neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happy Strangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds 10 lessons from Benjamin Franklin’s daily schedule that will double your productivity The worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs 10 habits of mentally strong people

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