How to make the most of informational interviews

How to make the most of informational interviewsHow to make the most of informational interviewsYouve pinpointed a new industry, company, or role. Youre excited to transition, but youre not sure how. What would help you succeed? Information from someone who has gone before you.If you were a mountain climber, as other climbers come down the mountain, what would you want to ask them? Maybe Whats the best path to the top? What challenges did you encounter? What do we need to reach the peak?These kinds of insights are invaluable to a successful and efficient ascent - and for a job transition.Why ask for an informational interview?Talking with someone who is in (or recently left) an industry, company, or role that you want to pursue will offer you valuable information and important referrals.To land an interview and get the job, you will need skills, experience, credentials, relationships, a strong reputation, and an understanding of the inner workings of the industry, company, or role. Before you begin the interview process, you will want to know how well your skills and background translate to what theyre looking for.Which credentials are essential, and which are assumed to be necessary, but really arent? How can you build and improve your relationships and reputation? You will need to know who succeeds, who fails, who are the thought leaders to follow whats changed recently that changed everything, who are the decision makers, and whats important to them. Only insiders can give you the answers.How do you offer an incentive for your connection to act as a champion for you? Bring value to her.Lets say you attended a leading annual trade conference and have handouts from a best practices workshop. Because she was probably too busy to go, those handouts are valuable to her By providing them, youre not just someone asking for information, youre a resource. When an opportunity crosses her screen in a week thats a fit for you, there is a better chance she will forward it to you. If you keep providing items of value and stay in touch, she may refer (and even recommend) you for professional opportunities.When an opportunity crosses her screen thats a fit for you, there is a better chance she will forward it to you. If you keep providing items of value and stay in touch, she may refer - and even recommend - you for professional opportunities.What makes an informational interview different than a job interview?The primary difference between an informational interview and a job interview are the goals. The goals of a job interview are to investigate your fit and land the offer. The goals of an informational interview are to gain information and/or referrals. There is no position available.A secondary difference is how you can bring value to the other person. With an informational connection, anything of value to them is an option. I had a client who noticed on the connections LinkedIn profile that he was a Cub Scout Den Leader. My client was also an d offered ideas for Den activities. The connection loved it, and it kept them in touch.However, for a job interview, any value you offer has to relate to the decision maker and the opportunity available. It would be pretty strange to offer an interviewer Cub Scout activities.Whats the best way to conduct an informational interview?Many people do not get value out of an informational interview because they do not think about goals for the meeting. I suggest two, which create the agendaAsk for her story (how did she do what youre trying to do get into the industry, company, or role?)Ask for her advice, given your background?This two-step agenda simplifies informational interviewing. You start the meeting by asking, How did you get into alternative dispute resolution? The question engages the connection and gives you the information you wouldnt have known to ask for - what you dont know you dont know. And there will be nuggets valuable to your transition.Next, you explain your story to give her context, and then ask, If you were me, how would you get into alternative dispute resolution? This is stronger than just asking for advice you are asking her to look at the aufgabe from your perspective. Thats why telling your story is so important it provides the building blocks for her to work from.What now?Reach out to someone for an informational interview following two criteriaShe or he can be helpful to you in some way.There is a high probability she or he will agree to meet.As you start, the second criterion is far more important. Just meet with someone and practice asking for his or her story, telling your story, and asking what she or he would do in your shoes. Extra credit for bringing your connection value (hint check LinkedIn profiles, company bios, blog posts, interviews, etc.).Then ask whom else you should meet with. Youll be on your wayTad Mayer is acareer coach, trainer, speaker, executive coach, and co-author of theforthcomingbook,Own the Job Hunt.

Adding and Subtracting to Make the Next Generation of Hybrid 3DCNC Machines

Adding and Subtracting to Make the Next Generation of Hybrid 3DCNC Machines Adding and Subtracting to Make the Next Generation of Hybrid 3DCNC Machines Adding and Subtracting to Make the Next Generation of Hybrid 3D-CNC MachinesNo matter how powerful, 3D printers cant print everything.Though there are a number of technologies available for printing metal partes, there are also a number of exceptions. The compatibility of materials and machines can vary significantly, printers build volumes are limited in size, and often 3D printers cant replicate the kind of precision needed for mission-critical parts that require milling and machining to finish the surface.However, multi-machines that combine additive with other methods of manufacturing could turn out to be more cost-effective and efficient than conventional 3D printing.Several companies in the additive manufacturing (AM) space have begun exploring ways to combine subtractive and additive technologies. Hurco, an Indianapolis, IN.,-b ased machine-tool company, has been experimenting with adding additive capabilities to its otherwise subtractive computer numerical control (CNC) technology. CNC machines use sophisticated computer models to control the speed and direction of a lathe, router, or other cutting tool mounted on a spindle, in order to shape complex parts out of a solid piece of metal or plastic.Adding additiveLast year, Hurco announced its patent for an adapter to CNC machines, which effectively turns them into 3D printers.This 1990s era CNC machine was bought off eBay and upgraded with a LENS 3D print head, laser-safe hood, controller, and powder feeder, so that metal parts can be manufactured using both additive and subtractive technologies. Image OptomecSome of ur customer base spends time making prototypes for customers, and right now theyre losing some of that business to people who are making prototypes using 3D printers, says Elias Pavlakos, inventor of the patent.The company wrote in a release t hat the adapter allows users to go from print to plastic prototype to finished metal part on one machine without repeated setups and without multiple prototyping utilizing costly metals and raw material.3D printing is very useful in the ability to rapidly produce a design, get it to a customers hands, get some feedback from them, and then iterate again and again, Pavlakos says.You can produce a product that better fits your customers needs, because youre able to iterate many more times, and still deliver a final product in a relatively short period of time.Adding subtractiveElsewhere, America Makes of Youngstown, OH. one of the nations leaders in AM and 3D-printing technology researchperiodically issues project calls. Selected companies can receive Department of Defense funding for projects that advance the 3D printing industry.This complex metal part was created using both additive and subtractive manufacturing techniques in just three weeks, compared with the 52 weeks that would b e required using another method. Image OptomecOptomec, an Albuquerque, NM., supplier of AM systems, answered America Makes 2014 project call with a proposed next-generation 3D printer. The company ended up winning the award for its idea of combining a traditional CNC machine tool with LENS, its powdered metal laser-based 3D-printing technology.We took the critical components of our system, which is our print head, our powder feeders, and our control software, says Tom McDonald, Optomec program manager for the project, and we basically packaged it as a kit that we could take and put on any CNC machine tool.Many, many factories...have machine tools that are sitting there underutilized, where they could take an existing machine tool, add the capability to it, so theyve got both deposition and machining on the same work cell, Richard Grylls, Optomecs general manager for LENS technology, said in a video release.The company recently demonstrated the concept on an old CNC machine from the 1990s, purchased on eBay. We basically stripped it out, put a new controller on it, added laser deposition capabilitypowder feeders, laser deposition headand created a hybrid machine where we have both the ability to do conventional machining on a mill, and do laser deposition side-by-side, said Grylls.Originally Optomec only planned to make the technology available as a retrofit to resurrect an old system, but the concept has grown to selling it as an accessory kit for a new CNC machine, McDonald says.Theyre getting into additive manufacturing much cheaper than buying a full system, Grylls said. Only the market will tell in the coming months and years which direction its going to go.The new frontier of additive manufacturing can be intimidating to navigate fortunately, theres the ASME AM3D conference to help guide you as you integrate AM into your business. Learn more about the ASME Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Conference and Expo here.Holly Martin is an independent write r.You can produce a product that better fits your customers needs, because youre able to iterate many more times, and still deliver a final product in a relatively short period of timeElias Pavlakos, Hurco

10 Best LinkedIn Influencers to Follow on Pulse - The Muse

10 Best LinkedIn Influencers to Follow on Pulse - The Muse10 Best LinkedIn Influencers to Follow on PulseFor those who think LinkedIn is just a place to post your resume and send connection requests, think again. Pulse, the platforms publishing hub, has turned into a place where influential thought leaders share their thoughts on various industries, the latest news, best hiring practices, and so much much more. Yes, that means these heavy hitters, or Influencers, as theyre known on the platform, are doling out free advice to you- all you have to do is follow them. As an avid reader of Pulse, and an employee at LinkedIn, Ive identified the top 10 Influencers to follow, based on what youre hoping to learn. 1. If Youre Interested in Introverts, Follow Susan CainSusan Cain is the author of the New York Times bestselling book Quiet The Power of Introverts in a World That Cant Stop Talking. She argues that introverts arent as clearly understood or highly valued as they should be. She start ed her career in corporate law and consulting, and later decided to become a writer. Cain focuses her articles on introversion and how anyone can unlock the value that introverts bring to the workplace.Favorite Article How to Overcome the Fear of Putting Yourself Out There2. If Youre Interested in Work Psychology, Follow Adam GrantAdam Grant is not only a bestselling author and writer for the New York Times, hes also been Whartons top-rated hochschulprofessor for five straight years. Oh, and hes only 34 years old. Grant regularly publishes on LinkedIn, covering a broad range of topics including creativity, generosity, career advice, gender bias, and leadership. His writing is always well-researched, while remaining engaging and fun. Favorite Article How to Pitch an Idea Like Mark Cuban and Reid Hoffman3. If Youre Interested in Career Disruption, Follow Whitney JohnsonWhitney Johnson was an equity research analyst on Wall Street before co-founding an investment firm with Harvard Busi ness School professor Clayton Christensen. Her most recent book, Disrupt Yourself Putting the Power of Disruptive Innovation to Work, takes the theory of disruptive innovation and applies it to the individual. Her LinkedIn articles help readers learn how to pivot their careers and accelerate growth. Johnson is recognized for helping companies innovate through applying personal disruption.Favorite Article Personal Disruption 5Qs to Determine if You Should Give Up or Keep Going4. If Youre Interested in Leadership, Follow Joel PetersonJoel Petersons a Stanford Business School professor, a private equity investor, and the Chairman of JetBlue Airways. He made noise earlier this year when he sparred with Jeffrey Pfeffer, one of his fellow Stanford professors, about their competing leadership philosophies. Peterson decries Pfeffers Machiavellian style of leadership and condones a moral, virtuous approach. In addition to leadership, Petersons articles focus on trust, organizational behavio r, and career development. Favorite Article No, It Doesnt Really Pay to Be a Jerk5. If Youre Interested in Women and Leadership, Follow Sallie KrawcheckSallie Krawcheck served as CEO of several large financial institutions before leading the wealth management group of both Citi and Merrill Lynch. Over the last few years, Krawchecks efforts have focused on helping women in the workplace. Shes the Chairman of Ellevate, a womens professional network, and recently founded a company, Ellevest, with the goal of redefining how women invest. Krawcheck has over one million followers on LinkedIn, and her advice is always worth reading.Favorite Article How I Take Career Risks6. If Youre Interested in Entrepreneurship, Follow James AltucherJames Altucher is about as unconventional as LinkedIn Influencers come. Hes a successful entrepreneur, chess master, venture capitalist, and author of many books including, Choose Yourself. Altucher looks for the most painful and embarrassing situations in hi s life, then writes about them. His Pulse articles are personal and sometimes uncomfortable, but they invite readers to view the world differently. Favorite Article How To Quit Your Job the Right Way7. If Youre Interested in Data, Follow Bernard MarrBernard Marr is the CEO of Advanced Performance Institute and a respected voice when it comes to data in business. His articles range from big data, analytics, and enterprise wertmiger zuwachs to career and leadership advice. Many have argued that the big data movement is overhyped, but Marr is out to prove these naysayers wrong. Favorite Article Things Science Says Will Make You More Likeable8. If Youre Interested in Education, Follow Katya AndresenOver the last 25 years, Katya Andresen has led corporate strategy and growth at several companies. She is now the CEO of Cricket Media, a company that provides educational media for children, families, and teachers. She offers advice on a variety of fronts including marketing, entrepreneurshi p, and self-development. Favorite Article The Best Mentors for Your Career Growthand How to Find Them9. If Youre Interested in HR, Follow Laszlo BockAs the Head of People Operations at Google, and a former HR executive at GE, Laszlo Bock knows a thing or two about what it takes to succeed in todays workplace. Last year, Bock published the book Work Rules Insights from Inside Google That Will Transform How You Live and Lead about what makes Google successful and outlines what companies (and employees) can do to thrive. He writes about interview best practices, resume mistakes to avoid, and tips for earning your next promotion.Favorite Article The Biggest Mistakes I See on Resumes, and How to Correct Them10. If Youre Interested in Happiness, Follow Gretchen RubinGretchen Rubin is the author of several books, but shes best known for her New York Times bestselling book, The Happiness Project. Shes emerged as one of the most influential speakers and writers on the topics of habits and ha ppiness. In addition, shes a prolific writer on LinkedIn, publishing several Pulse articles a week. If youre striving to feel better at work or home, Rubin is a must-follow. Favorite Article Whats the Secret to Changing Habits?As President Harry S. Truman once said, Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers. Even if you struggle to find time to read the latest career books, I know you have time for a quick, useful article (case in point Youve read this far). So, follow some or all of these Influencers and let me know who youre favorites are on Twitter.Photo of woman looking at phone courtesy of Plume Creative.

The Best Way to Job Search When You Are Employed

The Best Way to Job Search When You Are EmployedThe Best Way to Job Search When You Are EmployedJob searching and interviewing for a new position when you are currently employed can be tricky, especially if you dont (and you shouldnt) want your employer to know that you are considering quitting. Its important to be careful how you go about your job search and how you take time off for interviews, so your employer doesnt discover that you are job searching until you are ready for them to know. You dont want to becaught job searching by your bossif you can help it. The reason its important to be careful is that employees have been fired for even saying theyhate their jobor their company, much less that they are thinking of quitting. For example, dont put a job title on Facebook, or any other social media site, that says Slave at UPS. The person who listed it was a friend of a friend who didnt have his privacy settings adjusted as he should have.? Tips for Job Searching When You Have a Job Having information like that available for anyone to see isnt going to impress your old employer - or your kompetenzprofil new employer who may also see it. Be discreet, very discreet, when youre employed and job hunting. Plan Your Job Search Take the time to plan yourjob search, both from having everything you need lined up before you start -resume, acover letter outlineyou can customize for each job you apply for, asolid LinkedIn profile, andprofessional references(non-work references) who can attest to your ability to do a new job. Take the time to plan to job search as confidentially and strategically as possible. Streamline Your Job Search There are some greatjob search toolsthat will enable you to keep your job search organized and managed. Use thesejob search enginesand set up email alerts so you are notified when new jobs are posted. Review theseten easy steps to organize your job search to get started. Dont Job Search on Work Computers Dont use your work computer for writing your resume, applying for jobs, or communicating with employers. Use a Gmail or other personal email address for all your non-work-related communications. Use Your Personal Email Address Dont use your work email address for job hunting. Use your personal account or set up a freeweb-based email accountspecifically for job searching. Dont Use Your Office Phone Number Dont put your bro phone number on your resume and job applications. Use your cell phone or personal landline number. Keep Your Job Search to Yourself Dont advertise on social media or tell your co-workers that you are looking for another job or dont like the one you have. Even if you tell one person, thats one person too many. The more people who know, the better the chance that your current company will find out you are job searching. Very Carefully Tap Your Connections Do talk privately, however, to the professional connections you know are trustworthy. Ask them if they can send any leads they come across your way, reminding them to keep your confidences and not to disclose the fact that youre job seeking. Also, tap those connections to see ifthey will provide a reference for you. Use Non-Work References Dont use your supervisor or any other references from the job you have now. If the hiring managers ask permission to talk to your manager (and they probably will), you can tell them you would need to have a preliminary job offer first, but that the final offer could be contingent upon their talking to your work references. Dont Interview From Work Many employers use phone interviews for first-round screening. Dont schedule aphone interviewfor when you are at work unlessyou have a private sekretariat. Try to schedule on your lunch hour or early or late in the day, and do it on your own time and from your own phone. Schedule Your Interviews Carefully On a related note, schedule your interviews carefullyso that you wont be missed at work. Again, early or late in the day are easier to explain to your current employer. Another alternative would be to take personal or vacation time. If you have multiple interviews to schedule, you may be able to do them on the same day. Bring a Change of Clothes Dont walk into the office wearing a suit if your normal office attire is business casual or casual. Bring a change of clothes and change elsewhere before you head out to the interview and back to work. When to Give Notice Dont give notice to your current employer until you have a firm job offer and you have accepted it. Id wait, as well, until your references have been checked and you have a start date scheduled. It does happen, on occasion, that an employerwithdraws a job offer. You dont want that to happen and end up with no job at all. Quitting Your Job If youre careful, you can leave your old job and move to a new one without alienating your managers and colleagues. Giving adequate notice and offering to help with the transi tion that will arise from your departure workwell for avoiding hard feelings when you quit. Hereshow to resign gracefullyfrom your job. The Bottom Line KEEP YOUR JOB SEARCH SECRET Dont give your current employer reason to fire you by telling them that you intend to find a new job with a different organization. Conduct your search, if possible, outside the office, using your personal phone number and a non-work-related email account.BE DISCREET ONLINE Be careful what you share on social media about your desire to find a new job. Should this information get back to your supervisor or co-workers, questions will be asked about your intentions and you may find that your current job is suddenly in jeopardy.WAIT TO GIVE NOTICE Dont give notice to your current employer until you have a firm job offer in hand, with a scheduled starting date for your new position. If possible, negotiate with your new employer so that you can provide your current supervisor with the standard two weeks notice.

How to List Skills on a Resume (50+ Resume Skill Examples)

How to List Skills on a Resume (50+ Resume Skill Examples)How to List Skills on a Resume (50+ Resume Skill Examples)This essential resume writing article is about how to list skills on a resume. For mora resume writing help, visit our job seeker resource center.EdgeWater Pharmacy just posted an opening for a Sales Associate right down the street from your home. You think you are the perfect fit for the job, so you submit your resume, but so do 30 other candidates.Do you know who is going to get called in for an interview?The job seeker who looks like they have the fruchtwein relevant skills for the job.Make aya youre getting the callback for an interview from a hiring manager by reading how to list your skills on a resume. This essential job seekers guide will walk you through how to add the skills a hiring manager wants to see on your resume, along with 50+ real resume examples of skills you can use. This article on how to include key skills on a resume covers What are professional skills? Why are skills important on resumes?Different types of skills for job seekersWhere and how to incorporate skills on a job applicationTop 50+ skills hiring managers want to see on your resumeFastest ways to gain new skills to get hired What Are Skills? Why Are Skills Important?According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a skill isthe ability to use ones knowledge effectively and readily in execution or wertzuwachsa learned power of doing something competently a developed aptitude or abilityWhen it comes to job hunting, your skills are what set you apart. Every human on earth has a set of skills that is unique to them. Likewise, every professional position has a unique set of skills that is required for performing the job. Finding the perfect alignment between ansicht two ideas is the key goal for every hiring manager. If a hiring manager finds someone that already possesses the skills needed for their job, they wont have to spend so much time and money on training. It also m eans that their new employee will be able to pull their own weight more quickly, providing a quicker return on their hiring investment. But how do hiring managers know who has what it takes to perform well on the job?The first and most important place hiring managers look is at your resume. On average, a hiring manager spends 6 seconds reviewing a resume and during that time they are scanning the pages to see if the skills required for the job jump out at them. If they find what they are looking for, you get called in for an interview. If they dont quickly see what they are looking for, your resume will most likely be discarded. As a job seeker, it is your responsibility to make koranvers you know what skills hiring managers are looking for. Once you identify those skills, it is also your responsibility to make sure those relevant skills are incorporated into your resume in a way that stands out. If you do these two things accurately, you will be the one getting called in for an int erview and will be that much closer to landing a new job. Types of Professional Skills (Real Resume Examples)Skills can be broken down into four main categories Hard skillsSoft skillsTransferable skillsJob-related skills. Before you start writing your own list of skills, lets go through each of these skill categories to see what the difference between them is. Hard Skills vs Soft SkillsHard skills are specific, teachable, and tangible. They can be measured and tested using assignments and assessments. Hard skills are learned, either through on-the-job training or through school, rather than coming naturally. Examples of hard skills for a resumeStatisticsComputer ProgrammingAccountingCarpentryTeachingMechanical EngineeringYogaDigital absatzwirtschaftSalesSoft skills are intangible and are harder to measure. They are personality traits and interpersonal skills that come naturally to humans, rather than being learned through school. People are born with soft skills. These soft skills g row and develop over time from your upbringing, education, and experiences. Examples of soft skillsPunctualHardworkingSociableEthicalProcess-OrientedStrong CommunicationLeadershipTime ManagementPositive AttitudeContrary to popular belief, hiring managers often care more about soft skills than hard skills, though both hard and soft skills contribute to your appeal as a candidate. Hard skills, such as computer programming or accounting, can be taught using a combination of curriculum and hands-on practice. Whereas soft skills, such as a positive attitude or punctuality, are harder to teach.Regardless of your background, hiring managers are usually flexible with teaching you the hard skills needed for their job, as long as you already have the right attitude along with the aptitude to learn. Transferable Skills vs Job-Related SkillsTransferable skills can be carried with you from one job to the other. These skills can be a hard skill or soft skill, as long as they can be used in any ty pe of role, regardless of the industry, company, or position. Examples of transferable skillsMicrosoft WordCustomer ServicePhone EtiquetteOrganizationProfessionalismAttention-To-DetailJob-related skills are usually always hard skills. These job-related skills are specific to a certain type of role or position. Examples of job-related skillsJava ProgrammingExcel Pivot TablesProject Management LifecycleBasic Life SupportFine Dining Table ServiceRetail POS SystemsHow And Where To List Skills On Your ResumeSkills should be included throughout your resume, rather than confined to one area. While scanning your resume, hiring managers will be looking over each resume section, starting with the top. Because of how people read resumes, you need to make sure they see your skills immediately.Guarantee hiring managers will see your skills by listing them in four key areas of your resume Resume headerProfessional summarySummary of skillsWork Experience section If you are writing a resume from sc ratch, try using this free and easy-to-use resume builder from Resume.com. The sections and formatting are already created for you, so all you need to worry about is filling in the blanks to finish a free printable resume. 1. Resume Header At the top of your resume, directly below your name, write your job title along with the three most relevant skills you have as a candidate.This is the first section hiring managers will be reading, so it is important to draw their attention using bold and large lettering. If youre using this resume builder, the Blue Skies, Three Blocks Digital, and van Deco resume templates already have a header section included, which will make finishing your resume easier.When writing your header, it is crucial that you customize the job title and skills to each job youre applying for. Your job application needs to be consistent you can read more about consistency in this article. For example, if you write Java Developer in your resume header, but are applying for a .NET Developer position, a huge red flag will go up for the hiring manager. When writing your top three skills in your header, make sure they align with the required skills listed in the job posting. If youre applying for a job at a large company or corporation, or youre applying through a job board, its helpful to keep applicant tracking systems (ATS) in mind. Make sure your resume makes it past ATS software by listing your skills using the same wording as the job posting. Example of skills in the resume header2. Professional Summary Below your header and contact information, you will have a professional summary section. A professional summary used to be called an objective, but the modern resume writing approach is to replace your objective with a professional summary section. Your professional summary should give an overview of your background, years of experience, and the top skills that set you apart. The skills in your professional summary should be written in sentence form, rather than listed out. If using the resume builder, the My Employment, Apple Green, and Side Panel resume templates have professional summary sections that are sure to draw attention to your most relevant skills.Example of skills in the professional summary of a resume3. Summary of Skills Below your professional summary, include a summary of skills section. Alternative titles for this section could be core competencies, key skills, professional skills, or relevant skills. If you have less than 10 skills, you can list them out in columns.Summary of skills resume example (less than 10 professional skills) If you have more than 10 skills, you should break them down into categories.Summary of skills resume example (more than 10 professional skills) See alsoHow to List Education on a Resume (Examples)For your skills section, your skills should be listed, rather than written out in sentence form. This formatting choice helps hiring managers to pick out the key words quickly, which they can read about in more detail in the experience section after.4. Experience SectionThe experience section usually comes after your summary of skills on a resume. Depending on your background, this could also be called professional experience, work experience, or relevant experience. Your experience section is the perfect place to back your skills up with real-life examples of when you have used your skills, in addition to the results you have achieved.When writing your experience section, give specific details about where, when, and with whom you have used your skills. When possible, use numbers and metrics to quantify your achievements.Example of how to list skills in the experience section of a resumeHow to List Skills On A Resume Finding Relevant Skills For YouTo figure out what skills you should include on your resume, follow these three simple steps. Step 1 Create a master list of skillsGo through each category and create a master list of the skills in your toolbox. Dont be afraid to list things that seem obvious, like computer skills or customer service. Although they might seem like a given in your profession, many hiring managers still want to see these skills listed. Never include skills that you are no longer familiar with. If you write a skill on your resume, hiring managers will be expecting that you can deliver on that activity. If you are worried that a hiring manager will over or underestimate your level of proficiency, feel free to write beginner, intermediate, or proficient next to each skill listed. Step 2 Figure out the skills needed for the jobWhen applying for jobs, it is important to identify the set of skills that are needed. Picking out the needed skills will help you determine if you are a good fit for the role. It will also help you tailor your resume skills to the specific job you are applying for. There are two main ways to determine the skills needed for a job. The first is to dissect job descriptions and job postings that ar e posted on career websites and job boards. To do this, go through a job description and highlight each quality that describes the candidate the company is looking for.For example, here is a job posting for a cashier positionThen create a list of all the qualities described, making sure to write each skill using the same wording that is used in the job posting. Problem SolvingCustomer AssistanceTrustTeamworkPositive Team RelationshipsRelationship BuildingMS Windows Operating System iOSAndroid Operating SystemCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsMulti-TaskingAccountabilityInitiativeOwnershipThe second way to figure out what skills are needed for a job is to search for people on LinkedIn who are already performing the role. By searching for a certain job title in the search bar, you can find a list of professionals who are already in that job and then search through their profile to see what skills they have listed, both in their summary and experience sections. Step 3 Match your master l ist with the skills needed for a jobThe skills you write on your resume should be whatever overlaps between your master list and the list of skills you created from researching jobs. By using this technique, you will be making sure that the skills you have listed on your resume are relevant to the jobs you are applying for. A general rule of thumb is to never include skills that arent important for the job you are applying for. For example, if you are applying for a project manager position, there is no need to list that you know yoga or CPR.Top 50+ Skills Hiring Managers Look For On ResumesA lot of research has been done as to what hiring managers look for on a resume. Many of the skills they seek are job-specific, while others are transferable. To increase your chances of getting called in for an interview, include these top skills throughout your resume. These professional skills are divided by category to help you find the skills that are relevant to you. Soft SkillsCommunicatio nOrganizationTime ManagementPunctualityAttention To DetailPersuasiveStrong Work EthicTeam PlayerAnalyticalBasic Computer SkillsMS WordMS ExcelMS PowerPointMS OutlookDocument EditingTypingOnline SchedulingVideo ConferencingElectronic File ManagementCustomer ServicePhone SupportTelephone EtiquetteTechnical SupportRetailCustomer ServicePayment ProcessingGuest SatisfactionFront-Desk AssistanceReception LeadershipTeam ManagementProfessional DevelopmentCross-Functional CollaborationTeam BuildingResource AllocationPerformance ReviewsPublic SpeakingMedia Engagements InterviewingOperationsBudgetingBusiness PlanningRoadmappingContract ManagementPartnership AgreementsRisk AssessmentsProcess ImprovementChange ManagementBest Practice DevelopmentTechnologySoftware DevelopmentQuality AssuranceSDLCCADData AnalyticsERP SystemsOperating SystemsNetwork AdministrationInformation SecurityFinanceForecastingInvestment ManagementAccountingBookkeepingQuickBooksExpense ReportsAccounts PayableAccounts Receiva bleFinancial ProjectionsMarketingDigital MarketingSocial Media MarketingPay-Per-Click AdvertisingGraphic konzeptionUI/UX DesignAdobe Creative SuiteBrandingMarketing Plan DevelopmentGorilla MarketingSalesContract NegotiationsRelationship BuildingClient ManagementOpportunity AnalysisMarket ResearchCompetitor ResearchProduct DevelopmentCustomer SuccessSales PipeliningProject ManagementWaterfall MethodologyAgile MethodologyBudgetingTimelinesSchedulingMeeting MinutesPersuasionAccountabilityExecutive Updates Art DesignStudio ArtsFashion DesignInterior DesignCreative DirectionTrend ResearchCataloguingGallery ManagementArtist RelationshipsPhotographyHuman ResourcesTalent AcquisitionWorkforce PlanningCompensation PlansBenefits AdministrationWork CultureOrganizational StructuresLearning DevelopmentBrand ManagementTeam StructuresFastest Ways To Obtain New SkillsAre you looking for your first job? Are you missing some of the required skills on a job posting? If so, dont worry. There are a ran ge of ways for you to obtain the needed skills quickly. If you are in need of a hard skill, this task is much easier. Hard skills are learned, so you can typically find an online resource, school, or curriculum to pick up the needed skills. If you dont have enough time to attend class in person, there are a number of online learning platforms with courses that you can take online, in your spare time. Some examples of popular eLearning platforms include Lynda, Udemy, and Skillshare. Learning soft skills are a little trickier. These interpersonal and personality traits are hardwired into humans, so the only way to get better at them is to practice, practice, practice. If you cant practice soft skills while on a job, try to find some day-to-day activities that you can practice these skills during. For example, if you need to work on punctuality, set a goal to arrive 5 minutes early wherever you need to be, no matter if it is for class or for coffee. Or if you need to work on your profe ssionalism, pick up a volunteer job based in a professional, office setting.More Skill-Related Articles For Resume WritingHowTo ListHardSkillsOnAResume(50+TechnicalSkillExamples)How to List Computer Skills on a Resume (50+ Computer Skill Examples)

The Ultimate Ejemplos De Resume En Ingles Trick

The Ultimate Ejemplos De Resume En Ingles Trick The Debate Over Ejemplos De Resume En Ingles I will graduate from high school later this calendar year, and I aspire to go to college next calendar year. You probably feel the job is a significant fit. A job might be an experience building stepping stone if you already understand what kind of career you wish to make in future. Concerning the reverse side, even when youre asking for employment for a restaurant supervisor, you might be better satisfied to talk about your preceding expertise in the cafe industry near the peak of your resume. It actually is essential that you recognize precisely what sort of occupation that youre looking for in the technology industry before buying work. If it is not linked to the work which you prefer to learn more on the topic of, skip it. Additionally, it has the names of 3 people from whom you may obtain details about mv character and capability. Clean Up Your socialmedia If you want to boost yo ur chances of being contemplated for job, be certain your social networking accounts arent packed up with things which might possibly be offensive to your possible new business. Ejemplos De Resume En Ingles - Dead or Alive? Association assurance is crucial to auspiciously authoritative outbreaks. Bodies arent communicable till they advance symptoms. There are some of the several approaches to body an application. Ejemplos De Resume En Ingles In fact, you wont ever be in a place to guess the ending A complete alternative for applicants with a great deal of experience who desire to truly have an excellent one-page continue entwurf. In the event that you possess plenty of practical experience that you making an effort to fit to a single page afterward its acceptable to cut back to the margins. Its not required to demonstrate that stage, but honesty is. Type of Ejemplos De Resume En Ingles You will have the ability to prepare a professional resume that will assist you well i n enabling you to prepare a CNA resume. Resumes dont have many ways that may make then stick out above all else. The Federal government Resume will supply you with a prospect for the next prospect. Employers love candidates with the correct skills but should you get a vast array of skills to offer, it can be difficult to decide on which ones make the cut Indeed these are visible to employers as a way to inform you regarding jobs you may be interested in. After you find a person or occupation which you would like to operate together with, its essential that youve got a portion of someones work to provide the customer so as to exhibit your experience each like a writer, and for that particular job. I received my very first job once I was 19. Get the job which you deserve, not the one which youre deckenfries in. Because need to acquire the job. You might not have written one to start with and we can support you with it. Choose a name youve got to attain that. Your name needs t o be special and succinct. Test it out for yourself What Everybody Dislikes About Ejemplos De Resume En Ingles and Why When its a larger courtroom, then you need to retain an attorney. Alas, many resumes contain overused or inefficient words which normally do not incorporate value. It can enable you organize your newspaper. The cover letter ought to be quite concise. You just need to prepare a productive cover letter if you want to secure a superior job. An incredible cover letter has an appropriate length and an appropriate tone. The Hidden Treasure of Ejemplos De Resume En Ingles The ideal technique is to study the whole process of producing ideal resumes. A resume builder is like wc paper. Just take a look at these ideas you might want to learn about when writing your graphic design application. The work search might be a lengthy process only think about the statistics below Picking an incorrect type of continue format will induce task loss. You may observe the best method to bring in the ideal way and also Essay name page to make article page format thats proper. Its possible you can understand the aim of each format and choose the appropriate the one which will pay attention to your details efficiently. So in order to place the right data in an efficient way, an individual must stick to a particular format of a resume.

Can Cutting Out Meetings Improve Employee Engagement

Can Cutting Out Meetings Improve Employee EngagementMeeting has become a dreaded word in the office dictionary. For many employees, just the word can bring on a shudder of despair. This is because many meetings turn out to be huge time wasters, where the agenda is unclear and not much ends up getting accomplished. This causes your employees to burn the midnight oil in order to make up the time wasted sitting in these endless gatherings. Schedule too many meetings, and you might see your employee engagement lower in response.If your employees hate meetings, theyre not alone. A recent survey showed nine out of 10 employees would prefer to interact with coworkers in any other way besides sitting through a meeting. This is because 60 percent of those surveyed feel like nothing is actually accomplished during these meetings, while 50 percent feel they attend too many meetings with no clear agenda.This hasnt stopped the flood of daily meetings for the average professional, though. In fact, there are about 11 million business meetings every single day. Not all meetings are time-sucking nightmares, but sitting through too many inconvenient gatherings can certainly lower your employee engagement and wreak havoc with your workers productivity and morale.Here are a few ways you can cut back on your meetings to improve morale and give your employees the gift of timeGet socialSocial media isnt just useful for posting videos of baby animals and tweeting to your favorite celebrity. Today, social media tools are being utilized in the workplace to communicate in real time faster and more effectively. Instead of calling a meeting with your whole kollektiv to address a few minor issues, you might want to consider sending those members a quick instant message in order to clear up the confusion.With social tools, youll be able to get questions answered quickly and seamlessly with no sit-downs required. This will help workers keep you abreast of developments without hurting producti vity. Now your team is only a few clicks away, which allows you to stay updated while keeping them focused.Utilize online videoOnline video isnt just effective when it comes to viewing a video resume or performing a video interview. In fact, it can also work as a powerful communication tool. Utilizing online video, you can talk to your team anywhere and at any time without all the hassle of scheduling meetings around several packed schedules.Since 42 percent of workers complain the needed people dont even make it to important in-person meetings, using online video is an easy way to keep everyone involved. Plus, being able to communicate in a more personal fashion will help you maintain your team morale and employee engagement, without interrupting workflow too severely.Run better meetingsAs much as your employees might like the idea, its really impossible to do away with meetings entirely. At some point your team will have to get together and hash out problems or brainstorm new idea s. But this doesnt mean your meetings need to have the saatkorn drawbacks that made them employee engagement kryptonite.Here are some tips to help you run better meetings when you cant cut them out entirelyHave a clear-cut agenda A clear cut agenda is the best way to ensure you cover all important information. Anything not essential enough to make the agenda shouldnt be discussed in the meeting.Have a hard stop point To make sure meetings dont drag on endlessly, plan a certain amount of time for the meeting and then go back to work. If you didnt cover everything in the half hour or hour you planned, absprache with the rest of the agenda at a later time or through email communication. Your hard stop can become a good barometer of how effectively your meetings are running.Lead with the most important topic This isnt a good book or a movie with a twist ending. Theres no need to save the best for last. Lead with your most important topic so you can ensure you have enough time to deal wi th it adequately.Youll never be able to rid yourself of all meetings, despite what your staff might prefer. But thanks to new technology, social tools, and a little rigorous agenda-setting you might just be able to cut down on the amount of needless office gatherings. This will lead to better employee engagement and greater productivity from your workers.What are some ways you can cut down on meetings and improve your employee engagement? Share with us in the commentsIMAGE Courtesy ofFlickr by Voka Kamer van Koophandel Limburg.

Making Money with Butterflies

Making Money with ButterfliesMaking Money with ButterfliesIt may surprise you to learn that a schmetterlingsschwimmen business can be a very profitable endeavor. An article published in CNN Money mentioned that it was well within the realm of possibility to earn $50,000 to $100,000 annually raising butterflies.With consumers paying top dollar for the two most common commercially bred species (about $95 per dozen for Monarch butterflies and $80 per dozen for Painted Lady butterflies), it is easy to landsee how butterflies can bring in significant income with a relatively modest cost of production. You dont have to be an entomologist or a wildlife biologist to successfully begin a butterfly production business- with a little research and planning it is entirely possible to make a strong entry into this field.Those with previous insect experience (like beekeepers) may find that beneficial, especially if they have experience making money with bees through various revenue streams.Lets tak e a look at some of the ways you can make money from a butterfly business Special Event Releases Providing butterflies for release at weddings, funerals, graduations, birthday parties, and other important events has become a significant source of revenue for commercial breeders.Weddings represent a large share of this niche market, as butterfly releases have grown in popularity and replaced the tossing of rice at many celebrations. Another growing trend is releasing butterflies at community events (such as cancer walk fundraisers). Exhibits Zoos, museums, and nature centers purchase butterflies in various stages of development for display in their exhibits.The collections at these institutions are constantly in need of replenishment, so clients in this market often represent a steady source of income. Schools Primary, secondary, and post-secondary institutions commonly use butterflies as educational tools in science classes.They may purchase eggs, caterpillars, chrysalis , mature butterflies, or a combination of all these life cycle stages for classroom purposes. Colleges and universities may also require butterflies for use in research studies. Butterfly Raising Kits People love to see butterflies go through their life cycle, so butterfly raising kits are extremely popular as gift items for enthusiasts.Butterfly kits appeal to a wide audience (from small children to adults), so there will always be a market for this type of product. It is commonly stocked in the gift shop area of commercial butterfly farms. Jewelry Many artisans have started making earrings or pendants that incorporate preserved butterfly wings as a part of the design.A quick search on Etsy or Pinterest can yield hundreds of design possibilities in short order. Some pieces are quite pricey depending on the skill of the artist and the quality of the products materials. Preserved Specimens Preserved specimens can be sold to collectors, educators, and artists.As butterflie s have a relatively short life cycle once they have reached maturity, the preserved specimen market is a way to draw a final profit from insects that have expired due to natural circumstances. Population Restocking for Other Farmers and Hobbyists Reselling to other commercial farmers or hobbyists is another way to profit from a butterfly business.Those who need to restock their population may purchase insects in a variety of life cycle stages (including eggs, caterpillars, chrysalis, or mature butterflies). New farmers or hobbyists might need to purchase a significant number of insects if they are starting from scratch. Tours and Educational Events Tours and educational events at a butterfly breeding facility can be a steady source of revenue. School groups are always looking for unique places for educational field trips.Tourists may want to visit to take pictures. New hobbyists may want to take classes to learn the ropes of butterfly production. Students might want to parti cipate in internships to further their studies in a wildlife related or entomology related degree path. The owner of the butterfly facility could also consider traveling to host seminars in other areas upon request.

A Comprehensive Guide to Creating an Effective Tech Resume

A Comprehensive Guide to Creating an Effective Tech ResumeA Comprehensive Guide to Creating an Effective Tech ResumeWeve analyzed successful resumes from users hired at Spotify, Booking.com, Deepmind, and mora to bring to you a guide on crafting an effective tech resume. These are proven tips which have gotten people like you hired at world-class tech companies. Below you can find our guide on how to write a tech resume with real-life examples from our successful users. You can also find a sample tech resume at the end of this article.The key to a great tech resume Basics + TailoringAny tech resume is going to be made up of your previous experience, skills, achievements, contacts details and so on. The key to creating a successful tech resume lies in tailoring those sections to the job vacancy.1. Personal summary Tech recruiters are interested in the commitment it took employees to get where they are your personal summary is the perfect way to show this. In it, you can give a succinc t overview of your career history and future desires, as well as some information on the areas youre most skilled in. Recruiters have just a few seconds to look through your resume, your personal summary can act as the perfect snapshot of you in unterstellung time crunches. If this is your first time entering tech, including a personal summary is the best way to describe your career prior to this move. If this is your first-ever resume, a personal summary is even mora influential. However, note that this section is less needed for those with extensive history in tech as elements of your personality can come across in your Most Proud Of, Passions or Life Philosophy Sections.Moving into tech after working in banking for several years, Sam brilliantly framed her tech resume with her personal statement.2. Contact detailsYou can include ansicht as you would with any other resume. Just remember to check your details and keep them up-to-date.This is also a great spot to Link to a website y ou developed to show recruiters your technical or other expertise. It also allows you to go further in-depth about yourself in ways you cant on your resume. If youre linking to a LinkedIn page, make sure your bio and previous experience are up-to-date as well. Directing recruiters to these websites allow you to show your skill rather than talk about it. Its the walking after the talking, so-to-speak. If youre a coder, think about including your personal Github too.3. Technical skillsStart with writing a list of all platforms, databases, and coding tools youre comfortable with. Then, analyze the job description to landsee if there are any specific skills that are essential for the position. Try to include as many relevant technologies you have experience with.Remember that listing your skills can only go so far. While its great for recruiters to easily skim and for automated systems to read, youll do best when you qualify those skills with examples that demonstrate exactly where this skill comes from and how you use it. You can also research the companys upcoming plans to see if theres any databases and programs theyd benefit from. Showing how your skills will help the company and its projects grow and develop in the future makes you an even more competitive candidate.Dont fall into the trap of not wanting to say no, however. As data scientist Pavel told us, youre afraid to say youre not familiar with a technology, but thats totally fine to say. I think I had a perception that saying no is a very bad thing when at an interview. After all, a new technologies can be learned, more recruiters are more interested in hiring someone with the right attitude, culture, etc.4. Previous experienceOne of the greatest mistakes you can make listing your previous experience is being too vague. Merely listing responsibilities tells the recruiter little about your skill and potential impact. You might have been in charge of optimising online content, but did you do it well?Recru iters want to see specific achievements that demonstrate a real impact on the business. Framing your previous experience in this way will help you bring your value across. Tobias did this well in his resume by detailing his work with Bee Healthy.5. Personal projects While its great to show off your previous experience, recruiters will also look favourably on projects youve developed on your own. These show your passion for the industry and your ability to self-motivate two stand-out assets in the tech industry.Including your tech projects on your resume will also allow you to elaborate on your skills in a tangible way. Theres a clear product built from your talents this also helps if you have little previous experience working in a company. Tobias did this in his resume that got him hired at Deepmind. 6. External coursesOn-the-job training can be great, but your decision to go above-and-beyond your job requirements and become qualified in other areas is a great plus for recruiters. Much like your personal projects, it shows a level of dedication thats highly valued. If youve taken any courses on Coursera or Udacity, for example, these would be wise to include on your resume. Pavel did this while applying for his job at Booking.com. 7. Life philosophy Tech recruiters are interested in good people who are motivated. Including your life philosophy on your resume will give recruiters insight into what keeps you going and how you approach your work. This will also help set you apart from the pool of other applicants. Always remember that there are people with the same amount of experience and technical expertise as you what will give you the edge is your individuality. Sam and Marcellus utilised their life philosophy in getting their jobs at Spotify and Verizon Digital Media Services. 8. My time Employees who fit into a company culture are far more attractive to recruiters. Detailing how you spend your time and what a typical day looks like for you shows the recru iter your ability to time-manage and what you dedicate your energy to. This will allow them to see if youre a workaholic, a balanced worker, someone that enjoys hiking a lot, and more. Sam and Marcellus effectively used this strategy when getting their jobs at Spotify and Verizon respectively.9. Favorite books One of the things that worked for Sam in her journey to Spotify was including her favourite books on her resume. Including your favourite books lets the recruiter see where your ideas and motivations come from, and theyre a great conversation starter in the interview. After seeing her favorite books section at a job fair, one recruiter said to Sam I normally dont take resumes, but this is really great. Im gonna show this to my colleagues in recruiting.Avoidable tech resume mistakes Weve shown you how to stand out with your tech resume, but what are common (but costly) mistakes people tend to make? After speaking with recruiters, heres out quick-list of things you can avoidTypo s Vague or unmeasured achievements Revealing confidential information (on previous clients or yourself) LyingClichsAlways keep the recruiter in mindResumes are impression-based whether we like it or not. Your resume will be looked at for a few seconds, maybe a minute if youre lucky. With this, its beneficial to keep your resume as readable as possible. This means sleek and specific titles, dedicated sections, and an easy flow between those sections. To see how all of these tips can be applied to a resume, check out our sample tech resume below.Your tech resume in a modern environment The tech world has grown faster than most industries in the last 10-15 years. Tech continues to evolve day-in-day-out and so does the application process to work within the sector. Unfortunately, there is no one-way to go about applying for a job in tech. There are however some real differences between applying for a job in tech today compared to yesterday. 1. Individuality not formality For the most part, tech companies are not only looking for people that can think outside of the box, theyre looking for people that can think outside of outside of the box. This idea needs to be reflected in your resume. Uniformity will be the death of your application in the eyes of someone that has an interactive resume to their left and a whole website to their right. Its best to show who you are over showing you can abide by guidelines in your college textbook on resume writing. 2. Recruiters are working non-stop The demands on recruiters to find the best candidate in the shortest amount of time has become greater as the tech industry grows. You need to keep the recruiter in mind when crafting your resume. You can check out our blog post on the things that make a resume stand out here. 3. Global market More than half of companies agree that freelancing and remote working are necessary components of their workforces. Remote working has become more popular in recent years in the tech industry and with this comes an expanded market of workers. Not only must you compete with people in your own country or locality, but also the top talent across the world. This puts greater pressure on your resume to be your foot-in-the-door with a company. For this reason, the more specific your resume can be to the companys needs and the more you can reveal of your own personality the better. Writing your tech resume The modern tech resume is best designed with your personality and the companys needs combined. Those that have made the transition into tech have done so with the determination to prove their impact to their employer. Ensuring your resume has personal aspects with measured results is the best way forward. All of this can be accomplished using s resume builder.

Scrum Master Skills List

Scrum Master Skills ListScrum Master Skills ListScrum is an Agile framework for complex projects. Originally developed for software development teams,Scrum can now easily be implementedacross a variety of fields. Through daily meetings, detailed project timelines, and identification of potential project roadblocks, Scrum helps teams to easily break a project down into tangible goals. What a Scrum Master Does The leader of this process is referred to as a Scrum Master. The Scrum Master (or Agile Coach) is responsible for maintaining a proper balance of power between the project owner, scrum team, and management. Often the Agile evangelist, the Scrum Master is not a traditional project manager. Instead, he or she helps to increase productivity amongst the scrum team by selecting and splitting up project requirements into Sprints. The Scrum Master then ensures the right people are working on the right tasks and that all work will be completed within the expected timeframe. If impedi ments or blockers (roadblocks) occur, it is the responsibility of the Scrum Master to troubleshoot and solve the issue. It is not a requirement that Scrum Masters have a technical background, but it is vital that a Scrum Master have excellentmanagementandcommunicationskills. Scrum Master Skills Heres a list of Scrum Master skills to include inresumes and cover letters,job applications, and interviews. Required skills will vary based on the job for which yure applying, so also review our list ofskills listed by joband type of skill. Communication Strong and persuasive written and verbal communication skills are vital for Scrum Masters. They must be able to communicate effectively with their team members, liaise across their organizations, and document project plans, benchmarks, and progress. They also are responsible for maintaining open lines of communication between all parties so that any problems during the project process can be swiftly identified and rectified. Adapt and Wr ite Product VisionsAgile CoachFacilitate Daily Standup MeetingsFoster FeedbackHold Retrospective MeetingsModerate During gruppe MeetingsSpeak on Behalf of Development TeamWrite User Stories People Management Scrum Masters understand how to build and capitalize upon the strengths of their cross-functional team members. They observe individuals, analyze each persons strengths and challenges, and decide where and how best to use their talents on the team. They must also know how to intervene and mediate between team members when disagreements arise. Address Team Needs Efficiently and EffectivelyBuild and Develop a High-Performance TeamEnsure Team Follows the Values and Practices of ScrumFocus and Educate Team on Business GoalsHelp Team Learn From Past ExperiencesHold Team Members Responsible For TasksKeep Team Focused on Current Sprint RequirementsPromote Self-Help Within Development TeamsServe as Team LeadShield Team From Interruptions During SprintsSupport Team BuildingUtilize Skills and Abilities of Team Project Management As the primary process owner, Scrum Masters oversee all stages of a project from the initial planning board through product launch. Its their job to establish project deadlines, track the achievement of benchmarks, and ensure that deliverables are produced on time and within established budgets. Achieve Sprint GoalsAdhere to Project TimelinesContinuously Improve ProcessesEncourage Project OrganizationEncourage Project TransparencyEnsure Scrum Process is RunningDetect Potential ProblemsMaintain Scrum ToolsOwner of Blocker BoardProcess Owner Project Planning, Troubleshooting, and Analysis Part of being an effective project manager is the ability to excel at both planning and continual troubleshooting. Powerful and active analytical skills are necessary throughout the course of the project lifecycle within Agile production environments. Build Release PlanIncrease Productivity of Development Teams and OrganizationLearn Everything AgileMaintain Burndown ChartOrganize Daily Planning MeetingsOrganize and Maintain Product BacklogQuality ControlSet Up Sprint Review and Planning SessionsSolve and Remove ImpedimentsStay Up-to-Date On Industry TrendsTroubleshoot Impediments and Blockers Stakeholder Relations Securing executive-level buy-in for major projects falls to the Scrum Master, especially when budgets are tight and the corporate finance department demands that senior decision-makers pick and choose between proposed projects. Scrum Masters have to be forceful advocates of the projects they own if they are to ensure that goals are achieved and each project survives the development cycle. Act as Liaison Between Project Owner and Development TeamCoach Organization into Scrum AdoptionEducate Project Owner, Team, Management, and CompanyEvangelize Agile Within OrganizationMaintain a Proper Balance Between Project Owner, Scrum Team, and ManagementPromote Use of Agile Engineering PracticesWalk Project Owner Through User StoriesWork with Project Owner Scrum Master Salaries Variousansprechbar salary calculator toolsreport that scrum masters can earn an average base salary between $89,000 and $97,000. Compensation will depend upon ones industry, geographical location, and whether one is a Certified Scrum Master.