Five amazing feats of engineering

Five amazing feats of engineering by Amber Rolfe Not sure what engineering is all about? Look around you…From buildings and vehicles, to robotic machines and space stations, engineers work to make life easier for human-kind, and help us to learn more about the world we live in.If you’re considering a job in the engineering industry, here are five amazing feats of engineering to help inspire you:  British Airways i360The British Airways i360 is a 162 metre viewing tower that’s currently in the process of being created on Brighton’s seafront. Construction started in 2014, with the tower expected to open in summer 2016.Its skilled team of engineers also built the London Eye back in 1999, which is the most popular paid tourist attraction in the UK with around 4 million annual visitors.Not only will the i360 be the world’s most slender tower, it will also be the first ever vertical cable car which allows its passengers to move around freely whilst it rises (up to 450 feet in the air). The glass viewing p od can hold up to 200 people at a time, and will offer 360 degree 26 mile views of the south coast â€" from Bexhill-on-Sea to Chichester.Other features of the i360 tower include a Sky Bar (you know, for the evenings), year-round air conditioning, and a beach building on the lower promenade where visitors can eat, drink, purchase souvenirs, or use the kids’ zone.Family entertainment and amazing engineering. It’s pretty much win-win.When it was built: 2016.How much it cost: £46 million.Who built it: Mark Barfield Architects (design), Hollandia (overall construction), Poma (vertical cable car pod), Jacobs (structural engineering), J T Mackley and HOP (civil engineering).Google X Self-Driving CarA self-driving car is a robotic vehicle that can operate without a human driver. It can make its way to and from predetermined locations, on regular roads, without any interruption or guidance.Although plans of driverless cars have been around for a while, this futuristic concept will only start to come to fruition in 2020 â€" when Google plans to make their self-driving cars fully available to the public.To make the car autonomous, a team of specialist engineers used advanced laser and sensory technology to allow the vehicle to scan its environment and generate a 3D map of its surroundings. This, combined with hi-res maps of the world (cue Google Maps), allows the car to make its own data models and navigate journeys all by itself. Built-in software also works to makes intelligent predictions of what objects around the car are going to do next, influencing the speed and trajectory of the robotic vehicle.Alongside their own custom vehicle, Google have also developed a series of robotic cars, including the Toyota Prius, Audi TT, and Lexus RX450h, and companies such as Tesla are also working on their own models.When it was built: 2009-2020.How much it cost: Around $10,000 (roughly £7,000) is added the original cost of a car to make it fully autonomous â€" although the exact pricing for customers is not currently known.Who made it: 15 engineers working for Google.  Large Hadron ColliderLocated about 100 metres underground (between France and Switzerland, if you’re asking) the Hadron Collider is the most powerful particle collider that’s ever been built â€" and it’s also the largest single machine in the world.The purpose of the LHC is to recreate the conditions that happened straight after the Big Bang, in an attempt to finally discover how the world was created as well as provide answers to other scientific questions about the universe.To make this possible, a team of engineers worked together to build the most complex particle accelerator ever made â€" one which is able to beam protons and ions at the speed of light. The colliding of the atoms and the consequent effects allow scientists to discover and examine particles, understand the meaning of black holes and dark matter, and solve other mysteries of the universe.It’s housed a series of experiments taking place from 2010 to 2013, and it’s now in the process of running a second round of research that began in 2015.The LHC has already found the ‘God particle’, and is reportedly on its way to discovering a new particle that could break the standard model of physics.When it was built: 2010.How much it cost: £6.1 billion.Who built it: Over 10,000 of the world’s brightest scientists and engineers.High Speed 2The HS2 is a high speed railway that’s scheduled to span across the UK, linking London, Birmingham, the East Midlands, Leeds, Sheffield, and Manchester.The plans come after the completion of the first High Speed line that currently connects London to the Channel Tunnel.The high speed railway is being designed and built by a team of civil engineers, and is expected to tackle capacity issues with the UK’s current transport network, making it easier for people (and businesses) in all areas of the country to move around with ease. In other words, it could mean your daily commute is about to become a whole lot easier. It’s also expected to boost skills nationwide, as it will introduce a range of engineering jobs and apprenticeships.Trains will run at a maximum speed of 250mph, providing a quick and easy transportation method for both passengers and freight. Plans to build a third High Speed line (HS3), linking northern cities from east to west, have also recently been announced.When it was built: Building is expected to start in 2017, with full completion set for 2033.How much it cost: Current estimates stand at around £43 billion.Who built it: High Speed Two Ltd.  International space stationThe International Space Station is the largest ever artificial satellite that orbits around 220 miles above Earth. The station was created by NASA, and it was built find out the feasibility of living and working in space.Russian and American aerospace engineers helped to build the initial two shuttles which were joined together to form the fou ndations of the space station. Then, mechanical engineers put together various additional modules, which were taken into space piece-by-piece and added to the structure in orbit.Examples of these include: solar arrays that collect energy from the sun giving the spacecraft electricity, robotic arms that helped with the assembly of the stations, and docking ports and airlocks that allow astronauts to explore outside and connect to other spacecrafts.Not only is the ISS used for exploration purposes, it’s also big enough to house six astronauts and cosmonauts (with five bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a gym), and provides the perfect environment for conducting research.When it was built: 1998.How much it cost: $150 billion (approximately £108 billion).Who built it: Engineers from around the world.Considering a career in engineering? View all available rolesImage CreditsBrighton i360  http://britishairwaysi360.com/Google Self-Driving Car  https://www.flickr.com/photos/smoothgroover22/1 5104006386/Inside the Large Hadron Collider  https://www.flickr.com/photos/cizauskas/15329609917/HS1  https://www.flickr.com/photos/rpmarks/9324686348International Space Station  https://www.flickr.com/photos/nasamarshall/3907196583Find a job What Where Search JobsSign up for more Career AdviceSign up for moreCareer Advice Please enter a valid email addressmessage hereBy clicking Submit you agree to the terms and conditions applicable to our service and acknowledge that your personal data will be used in accordance with our privacy policy and you will receive emails and communications about jobs and career related topics. What job suits me?

Minimum Effort to Create and Maintain Your Personal Brand - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Minimum Effort to Create and Maintain Your Personal Brand - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Creating and maintaining your personal brand may seem very time-consuming to some people. While it’s important to create an authentic brand and product results, it doesn’t mean you have to spend a ton of time doing so. Great yield and less time Check out these few ways to reach the same outcome but with less effort and time: Import your existing resume or branding documents when signing up for new sites. Many professional networking sites, such as LinkedIn, support document upload and will quickly and easily fill in the areas of the profile for you with existing information. While you probably shouldn’t do this for every profile (different websites have different audiencesâ€"plus, you wouldn’t want the exact same information on every website), it’s something to get you started with little time and effort. Signup with your Facebook or Twitter accounts to instantly create a presence. A lot of new websites are allowing Facebook or Twitter signup/login to avoid the sense of “account overload” that many people feel today. Since you already have a presence on both of these social media sites, you can easily use your existing account to create a presence on other websites to continue building your brand. Connect accounts together to share information across networks. Although you certainly shouldn’t do this for every profile, it can be beneficial to connect your Twitter updates to Facebook or LinkedIn (or use the hashtag #in on specific tweets you’d like to share) to skip the step of visiting each profile to post it. You can also use tools such as Hootsuite, where you can connect several profiles and accounts, to update all of them within one tool. Develop a concise, comprehensive elevator pitch or biography to post across multiple sites. A vital piece of your personal brand is how you describe yourself and your expertise. By creating a consistent message, others will know exactly who you are and what to expect from you. Send automatic updates of content you share regularly. Sign up for a tool such as Twitterfeed to automatically share your RSS feed to your network across Twitter or Facebook. No longer will you have to remember to share content the day it postsâ€"it will do it for you. Keep your network organized and stay up-to-date with key contacts through lists and groups. If you’re following or friending too many people to keep up with, create a list for those accounts you would like to read everyday. It will make your network of contacts much more organized, and you’ll be able to interact with each individual better because of that organization. What’s your favorite minimal effort personal branding tip? Author: Heather R. Huhman is a career expert, experienced hiring manager, and founder president of Come Recommended, a  content marketing consultancy for organizations with products that target job seekers and/or employers. She is also the author of #ENTRYLEVELtweet: Taking Your Career from Classroom to Cubicle (2010) and writes  career and recruiting advice for numerous outlets.

What It Really Means to Have an Optimized LinkedIn Profile

What It Really Means to Have an Optimized LinkedIn Profile Here's why you need to know the right recruiters to find you. Over the years, I’ve learned a lot from first-hand experiences about the importance of effective communication, both in my professional and personal relationships. For example, an area where I’ve learned a lot about its importance has been while discussing my services and benefits with others regarding an optimized LinkedIn profile.I’ve observed how we humans in general, including during these LinkedIn conversations, are mostly hesitant to express ‘not knowing’ what something means. Especially, if it is in a conversation with someone we don’t know that well. We are usually afraid of something. Perhaps, we fear ridicule or feeling incompetent.From a branding perspective, imagine the additional challenge that presents itself when dealing with a word or concept like an “optimized LinkedIn profile.” Since the majority of us are familiar with the traditional meaning of this word, we are less likely to think abou t why this word can mean something slightly different in a certain context.Fortunately, I have a thorough background as a mental health therapist and educator. I would consider myself more skilled than most at digging a little bit into conversations and ensuring the person(s) that I am speaking to comprehend and explain an important concept.The Question No One AsksSince I know that most people aren’t going to ask me what having a perfect LinkedIn profile really means, I usually find it more effective to explain the concept in further detail versus directly asking them, “Do you know what it means to have an optimized LinkedIn profile?”I find that when I can effectively communicate to people looking to attract new job opportunities using LinkedIn, most were very quick to take the necessary steps to optimize their LinkedIn profile. They did so because they discovered these two things:WHY having an optimized LinkedIn profile was so important and effective in helping them be discov ered by more recruiters. HOW this concept of ‘optimization’ could be specifically applied to their LinkedIn profile to achieve their career goals.As It Pertains to Landing a New JobOptimizing your LinkedIn profile is essentially a way to gain more visibility and show up higher in advanced search results when recruiters are looking to find candidates on LinkedIn for job openings.Fun facts on why an optimized LinkedIn profile is extremely important to be concerned about: Roughly 95% of recruiters use LinkedIn to find top talent and job candidates. As of 2017, LinkedIn has over 500 million users in over 200 countries. Think About ItI want you to take a moment now and use your imagination for the next minute or so. Imagine yourself as one of the millions of fisherman in a vast ocean. Now, imagine that somehow you are all able to cast your line around the same types of areas simultaneously without bumping into one another.Consider how many of you are unsure of the right type of bai t to use for this new fish to catch. And since it’s such a big ocean, you aren’t even aware of all the different types of fish existing in the ocean.Regardless of what you felt, you didn’t know for certain, so wouldn’t it behoove you to be honest with yourself and consider the benefit of looking more closely at your present conditions, opportunities, challenges, and threats?The TruthTons of people are trying to catch fish at the same time you. Many people are also just as hungry as you. And they are persistently trying to think of better ways to catch more fish.Now that you’ve had a more realistic view of things, when it came to your goals for “fishing on LinkedIn,” would it not make more sense to do everything and anything in your power to get the perfect LinkedIn profile?You need to start learning how to increase your profile strength, include pertinent information, improve your visibility, and learn the right industry keywords. This way you show up higher in recruit ers search results. Would you want to stop right there, or would you consider seeking out the services and strategies of experts who have already gone before you and successfully caught the types of fish you want to catch in this large LinkedIn ocean?More to Think AboutIf you just started learning how to fish for sharks in unchartered waters, would you keep going at it alone only to then complain when you kept coming up short without catching any sharks? I sincerely hope not!My hope would be that you first start by finding and hiring professionals who have a lot of experience taking people out in the ocean and successfully teaching them how to catch sharks. After going out with these professionals for a while and learning what bait to use, best times of day to fish, methods to be successful, you would start progressing and experiencing more success under their supervision and guidance.Then, you might be more confident to consider going out on your own. Or you can continue to spend a ton more time, resources, and energy than you already have trying to blindly “learn as you go” and hope for the best.

On the Job by Anita Bruzzese How to Manage People You Cant Stand

On the Job by Anita Bruzzese How to Manage People You Can't Stand Its bad enough if you have to work with people you cant stand but what if you manage them? Well, one quick solution is to just fire an obnoxious twit. Unfortunately, while that may give you a brief respite, you may soon be forced to acknowledge the twit was actually very talented, and now you have the headache of trying to recruit and train his replacement. The reality is that youre going to be required to manage lots of people you dont like. But its your job to manage people and their skills, and that means finding a way to bring out the best in them to get the job done and not lose your last shred of sanity. Here are some of the ways you can manage these difficult people and redirect them to more positive behavior as outlined in Dealing With People You Cant Stand by Rick Brinkman and Rick Kirschner: Root out discontent.If youve got an employee who is like a sniper in the bushes just waiting to take a shot, dont ignore him. If you get a snide comment, address it in a neutral tone. Try asking, When you say that, what are you really trying to say? Be aggressive and direct with such an employee to keep the situation from growing worse. Often this will allow you to then direct the person in a more positive way. Stand up to pushy employees.These aggressive types may (read more here)

The Best LinkedIn Profile & Resume Writing Services For Job Fairs

The Best LinkedIn Profile & Resume Writing Services For Job FairsCareer fairs are the best place to get connected with the best LinkedIn profile & resume writing services Chicago. In these events, networking is important for getting noticed. However, for networking, you need someone to send you.For example, if you are an up and coming young person interested in becoming a member of professional organizations, you should send your resume to some of the better-known companies in the industry. You don't want to go through all the waste and aggravation of wasting time and energy to find that you got nowhere. You can save yourself a lot of time by getting connected with the best LinkedIn profile & resume writing services Chicago.At these job fairs, you can start by asking your friends and family members who are involved in the field of their interest to recommend companies to you. Then, they can help you connect with the LinkedIn profile & resume writing services Chicago representatives. And if they do not have any recommendations, they can call LinkedIn and see if they have a connection available. You can also take advantage of LinkedIn search tools that you can use to quickly locate connections.These career fairs are a good way to meet other professionals in the industry. You may even find that there are some employers in the business you are trying to get into that are representatives from these organizations. By getting in touch with these companies, you can get the information you need to make the first contact.On your resume, make sure that you highlight the connections that you have made, along with the relevant details of those connections. If the company is interested in hiring you, you will probably be asked to provide some kind of training or service that they need. Your LinkedIn profile & resume writing services Chicago representative will be able to tell you about the services that they offer.On your resume, you should also focus on the skills that you have that match the requirements of the company that you are interested in working for. This will help them to quickly see that you can be useful to them. Then, your company will begin to give you suggestions and feedback on what kind of training or service that you should be providing. When your LinkedIn profile & resume writing services Chicago representative tell you that your experience does not match what they are looking for, they can suggest something else that will be more beneficial to you.At these career fairs, networking is not a bad thing. But you should ensure that you keep in mind that you are speaking to others that may be in a similar situation. You should try to be an open and honest person when you are talking to others. This is a very important aspect of having good networking skills.You should also not forget that your resume is not a way of letting everyone know about your availability for work. It is a way to showcase your skills, so make sure that you highligh t the skills that you have and make sure that you put them in a positive light. Once again, you should use networking to make yourself available to as many people as possible.

Summary Sunday Autopilot Doesnt Work

Summary Sunday Autopilot Doesnt Work Get out of autopilot mode and take control of your job search and career by learning new things! There are lots of things you need to know and do in order to successfully find a new job and manage your career. You cant just set it and forget it. Get up-to-date information on job interviewing, what to do during your internship, a checklist of social media cleanup tips, a free LinkedIn feature thats gold, the power of job clubs and the power of storytelling. Feel free to share any of these articles and dont forget to give a shoutout to the author! JOB INTERVIEW 4 Tricks for Acing Your Next Interview by  Deborah Swerdlow | Idealist The power of positive thinking can go a long way! Try one of these tricks to give you the oomph you need before your next interview! A Top Recruiter Explains Why Youre Hearing Crickets After a Job Interview by Paul McDonald | Quartz After an interview, you expect to hear something from the recruiter, right? Well, things happen and sometimes, all you hear are crickets. Learn the many reasons why this happens! Itll make you feel better! SOCIAL MEDIA How to Spring Clean Your Social Media Accounts by  Julia Campbell | Social Media Today Tis  the season for cleaning up! Use this list to clean up your profiles on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. LINKEDIN The Most Exciting LinkedIn Feature You Won’t Believe is Free by Wayne Breitbarth, Power Formula | YouTern Did you know you can search your connection’s network? So instead of asking people if they know someone.you can search their LinkedIn network and actually see who they know! And the best part is- everyone can do this (no premium membership required). JOB SEARCH Job Clubs â€" The Top Habit of Exceptionally Successful Job Seekers by Donna Svei | Avid Careerist If you are looking for a new job solo, you know how hard it can be. Job clubs, when run  the right way, help shorten the process by teaching job search skills and providing support. Learn more about job clubs, especially where to find the ones nearest you! The 7 Skills You Need to Conduct an Effective Job Search by Sharlyn Lauby | HR Bartender Today, we are all looking for our next job. Its just the new normal. These are the 7 skills youll need to master in order to survive. Lauby says: While this list might impress an employer during an interview, that’s really not what it’s for. It’s designed to be a reminder that, whether you’re an employee or a freelancer, you need to  have some ownership of your career development. And these are the skills that will help you be good at it. CAREER How to Get the Max ROI on Your Internship by Jennifer Chandler | The Muse Is a summer internship in your future? If so, you will have to do more than perform well in your role. This is your chance to build a network and get noticed for the work youve done. There are 5 things you need to think about/do before you start your internship. Go see what they are! Storytelling: Begin With The End in Mind by  Tanmay Vora | QAspire The sketchnote  below was inspired by an article from one of his favorite  bloggers,  Bernadette Jiwa. Jiwa says: great storytelling starts with an understanding of the audience, aligning your message to needs of the context and then delivering it in a way that creates impact. Image via QAspire MENTIONS 100 Helpful Career Blogs and Websites for Jobseekers and Jobholders by ThriveYard Its always exciting to be included on a list like this! There are lots of great resources here for you to follow! Thanks ThriveYard!

Careers Created By An Aging Population - CareerAlley

Careers Created By An Aging Population - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. As the number of retiring baby boomers increases, more senior care professionals will be required in the coming years. There are various career choices for people interested in working with seniors. The careers span from health to physical support services. Some of the careers require a minimum training to get started while other only take a professional licensing or a college degree to reach entry level. Below are some of the careers created by the increasing number of aging baby boomers: Social Workers Social workers can specialize in assisting elderly patients and their families with services such as sourcing for medical equipment, in-house and hospice care. Some social workers have specialized in metal counseling and giving support to the elderly dealing with various metal hardships such as move to a health care facility, a terminal illness, loss of a loved one, and so on. To be a social worker, a bachelors degree is usually required. Professionals with higher qualifications usually get more responsibilities and earn more. According to Salary.com, the median earnings for social workers in 2017 was over $54,000 per year. Home Health Care Personal attendants and aides provide assistance to elders at private homes, nursing homes and hospitals. These home health professionals may assist seniors with daily living functions such as cooking, bathing, shopping and other tasks that the seniors may not be able to do on their own. The professionals may also see that their patients take their prescribed medicines at the correct time and will generally check to ensure their general well-being. Home health care jobs do not require a degree. Anyone with a certificate from a community college or a high school diploma can start at entry level. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the reported median earnings for professionals in this field in 2016 was $24,000 per year Physical Therapists Physical therapists can work with patients of any age. However, there are those that are specialized in giving care and treatment to elderly patients. The professionals help to rehabilitate patients with injuries and treating other mobility issues. Some of the activities of the professionals may include gently exercising the patients, helping them get back on their feet in case of injuries such as falls and so on. The therapists may work in health care institutions or visit their patients at home. The qualifications required for one to become a physical therapist are strict. Across all states, the professionals are required to have a doctoral degree. Some states have additional licensing and requirements. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay for physical therapists in 2016 was over $85,000 per year. Recreational Therapists Recreational therapists work to rehabilitate elderly patients and promote their general physical and mental wellbeing through games and activities. The therapists may engage in activities with the patients or may organize activities between patients, their families and other groups. The therapist generally work in nursing homes or community facilities for seniors. Therapists with additional qualifications usually get more jobs and private clients that pay higher than the industry average. The minimum qualification for recreational therapist is a bachelors degree in additional to licensing by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation. According to payscale.com, the median pay for recreational therapists in 2016 was over $52,000 per year. As more of the population ages and leaves the workforce, new careers are created in the market. Most of the careers are related to giving care to the retired elderly. We are always eager to hear from our readers. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions regarding CareerAlley content. Good luck in your search,Joey Google+