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have a relatively new nephew (he’s two). He’s the only small child our family has ever had, and when we get together for dinner, my sister and our family talk quite a bit about what a child should be doing at his age, (eating by himself with a spoon for example) what the next step should be, discipline techniques and the like.

This got me thinking about expectations in general.

What does one or should one expect out of his or her life, family, career? I know this answer is wildly different for everyone. But I also know that expectations can get you in trouble.

The reason expectations can get you in trouble are because they are usually one sided: I expect something from you, and you either meet those expectations or you do not. I rarely (unless I am the mother of a two-year-old child) have a hand in manifesting the expectations I have for you...I just expect. If you don’t deliver, I am disappointed, hurt, or even resentful.

I don’t know about you, but I really dislike feeling resentful, so I’ve been working on making requests instead of having expectations.

Instead of expecting that a coworker would let me know when they leave for the day, I have learned to ask “Would you please let me know when you leave the office for the day? I’d like to know when I’m the last one here.” The request makes a “no” possible, but more likely than not, the person you requested from will want to help you.

So the next time you have expectations and are disappointed, try requesting instead...It may get you further...I say “may” in case you’re requesting something from a two year old.

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Table of Contents

What Career Is Best for You?

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Technologies that are Changing the Future of Healthcare

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Communication Skills for Women in the Workplace

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Hot Markets for High Tech Manufacturing Jobs

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The Changing Trends in Healthcare Careers

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Hiring People with Disabilities

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Tips for a Great Start at Your New Career

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Interview Tip: Be Likable

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Working for Our Federal Government

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Easy Principles for Goal Setting

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February is Black History Month

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5 Military Values that Translate to Civilian Jobs

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The beauty of the world lies in the diversity of its people.

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What Career Is Best for You?

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efore deciding what career to go into, you need to decide what you want to get out of your career. An ideal combination would be something you love doing that also pays well and fits into the bigger picture of your life, giving you enough time for other pursuits, but not many jobs combine all three. Knowing which of these is most important to you can help you go forward in selecting a career that satisfies your expectations.

Best Paying Careers

by Ellen Mady

resource specialists and job recruiters also boast of flexible hours and locations, but have a considerably lower pay scale.

If you are a risk taker and entrepreneur, freelancing or starting your own business offers the highest level of flexibility possible. After all, you become your own boss. You decide what to do, when to do it and where to do it. The success of your undertaking and how much income it brings in will depend on the nature of the services you provide, the amount of time you invest in your company or freelancing, and the market climate.

If profit is one of you main concerns, embark on a career that pays well. On average, marketing managers, lawyers, pharmacists, sales managers, software develMost Fulfilling Careers Choosing the most fulfilling Choosing the most fulfilling career means opers, financial managers, dentists, physicians and IT career means something managers all make over $100,000 per year. Physicians something different for each person. It means doing top the list with an average $183,170 yearly salary what you love. Many fulfilling careers pay less, different for each person.

(USnews.com). If you select one of these options as a but involve helping others and making a differcareer, make sure you also consider the time investment involved. Most ence in your community or exploring a field that brings out your inner of these careers require more work hours per week than other professions. identity. Teachers and principals, clergy, firefighters, physical therapists, Many professionals in these areas work 50 or more hours per week, rather artists, authors, psychologists and construction machinery operators are than the 40 hours associated with other professions. among the professionals that consider their careers to be most fulfilling.

Frequently, professionals in these areas consider their career to be a calling Most Flexible Careers IT managers, attorneys and sales managers have a flexible career as more than a job.

As you go through the endless list of possible jobs, think about your well as a high paying one, as many of them can define their own hours and complete some of their work at home. This benefit comes with priorities and what brings you most satisfaction – time, money or inward performance reviews and experience, though, so don’t expect to be fulfillment. Sometimes, you can combine all three. If you genuinely working in your home office at the beginning of your career. Management enjoy the field of law, for example, you might end up with a high salary, consultants, tax managers, security engineers, technical sales engineers, flexibility and fulfillment in your career. If not, decide what is most important clinical research associates, and aerospace engineers are other well and invest yourself there. Remember – it’s never too late to change. If you paying jobs that are also likely to have flexibility, either in their hours, end up not liking the career you choose, you can always try another later on.

Article provided by Constant-Content.com or in their location (Forbes.com). Interpersonal careers, such as human

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Technologies that are Changing the Future of Healthcare

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If you’re ready to lead an active role in your personal development and career growth, then we’re ready for you. Federal-Mogul Corporation is currently recruiting talented, ambitious, and creative individuals that are set on innovating the future of automotive technology. If you’re ready to innovate, grow, and imagine then it’s time to build your career with us.

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he health care industry will see a 21% increase in IT jobs by 2020, according to research by the University of Chicago. Across all health care sectors, there is a demand for creative, thoughtful uses of health informatics, mobile technology, cloud systems, and digital diagnostics.

Many of these new inventions have yet to be approved by the FDA, a process that can take up to 10 years. But that’s not stopping the research and development of new technologies. Here are 10 types of tech that are changing the course of health care.

1. DIGITAL DIAGNOSTICS

Making health care more accessible includes providing digital diagnostics options for people who need it, especially those who can’t get to a doctor’s office. This is one of the main themes of digital health.

One example of digital diagnostics is Neurotrack, a software-based Alzheimer’s diagnostic test that can detect impairments on the hippocampus (the first area of the brain to be affected by the disease) by evaluating eye movement.

2. THE CLOUD

According to recent research by Skyhigh Networks, more than 13% of cloud services in health care are considered high-risk for security breaches, and 77% of them are medium-risk. Cloud services provide a lot of benefits for medical providers, especially in under-developed or rural areas, but there is definite risk involved. The research showed that there are 944 cloud services in use across healthcare providers, and 53% of employees use at least three devices at work.

3. ULTRA-FAST SCANS

GE showcased its breakthrough ultra-fast CT scanner earlier this year, which can capture a still image of a heart in one beat. The company said

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that according to research, about 60% of patients have heart rates of higher than 60 beats per minute and are turned away from scans because their heart beats too fast to scan. With this Revolution CT, doctors can see specific areas of the heart that they could not before.

4. WEARABLES

Wearable technology is going to play a huge role in health care in years to come. The Consumer Electronics Association reports that sales of fitness trackers and smart watches will reach $1 billion this year. But monitoring fitness is only the beginning. For instance, Intel teamed up with the Michael J. Fox Foundation to use wearables to find certain characteristics of Parkinson’s disease.

5. HEALTH INFORMATICS

More than half of US hospitals use some type of electronic records system, but only 6% meet all the federal mandates, according to a recent study out of the University of Michigan. According to researchers at the University of Chicago, 50% of health care dollars are wasted on inefficient record keeping processes. Electronic records have been shown to save large hospitals anywhere between $37 and $59 million. It streamlines the medical care process and lowers malpractice claims, and increases coordination between providers. The federal government set a mandate to have some electronic system in place by this year.

6. DIGITAL THERAPY

Digital therapy is important for patients who need at-home care, can’t afford to travel to a clinic, or have no way to get to a clinic for therapy. Wellframe is a platform that combines mobile technology with artificial intelligence to provide patients with care after they’ve returned home from the hospital or doctor’s office. It’s been described as a “GPS navigation system for patients.” There is a daily to-do list for the patient and a tracker for diet and exercise, but an advanced algorithm adapts the content based on the information from patient and healthcare provider.

The company has performed trials with cardiovascular, pulmonary, and mental health patients.

With mobile technology, it’s easier than ever to have a customized diet or health plan.

7. CONCIERGE MEDICAL SERVICES

Startups are making it easier to pay out-of-pocket for on-demand health care services. For example, GoodRX allows you to compare prices for drugs at different pharmacies and save up to 80%. One Medical Group was created by doctors to build a better system for doctor’s visits.

In certain cities, you can search for an office based on your needs, find same-day appointments, email access, online scheduling, and trained primary doctors.

8. NETWORKS AND COACHING

With mobile technology, it’s easier than ever to have a customized diet or health plan. ThriveOn is personalized coaching for mental health, offering plans by assessing your sleep, mood, stress, anxiety, and body image. Retrofit offers coaching and expert advice for weight loss and weight management.

9. SELF-INSURANCE

With the onset of Affordable Care Act, more consumers have had to manage their own data and health future. Several startups are using this as an opportunity to offer insurance, benefits, and solutions services. Health solutions platforms such as Jiff, which connects employee behaviors to company benefits and incentives, are becoming more common.

10. HACKATHONS

Hacking is becoming an increasingly popular tool to solving real world problems, especially in the health care industry. Health care, which usually evolves slowly, is being revitalized with software developments, hardware inventions, cloud systems, apps, and wearables, and many of these ideas are born out of hackathons. MIT held a hackathon earlier this year that drew 450 people from various backgrounds such as engineering, journalism, medicine, and IT to tackle global health, diabetes, and hospital IT. Article provided www.techrepublic.com

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Communication Skills for Women in the Workplace

by Talane Miedaner

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Why can’t a woman be like a man? Why is it that women need a different strategy to be successful when working with men or in a male-dominated company or business?

How come women can’t just do what we feel comfortable with and break through the glass ceiling?

There are three reasons just for starters:

1.

Men don’t like questions. Women do.

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Men don’t have highpitched voices. Many women do.

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Cultural expectations are different for men and women.

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omen are raised to be nice. Men to be right, which is why many men don’t like asking for directions and women can’t figure out what the fuss is all about!

So let’s start with one simple technique that you can use right now today to improve your communication skills with men. Stop asking questions. Instead use statements or simply give instructions. You can practice right now with your husband, mate, or children. Instead of saying, “Hi honey, how was your day?” Try this, “Hi honey, tell me about your day.” Notice the subtle difference. You will not be asking a question, but

instead giving an instruction. Men do really well with simple, specific instructions, and don’t be afraid to be specific.

Try this at work on male colleagues and bosses and you’ll instantly get better results. When you go into a meeting with your boss, avoid asking any questions and instead convert everything into a statement.

Instead of saying, “What changes did you want me to make to this report?” Say, “Tell me what you wanted me to change.” The moment a man hears a question, their hackles go up, unconsciously so this new style you adopt will put men at ease. It will take some practice on your part to get used to it

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so get your male friends to remind you every time you ask a question so you can practice converting it into a statement. Tell me… is a good starting point. Tell me what you most liked about my presentation. Instead of asking, when would be a good time to meet, say, “Let’s set up a meeting for Friday at 1pm.” This makes you come across as more confident and more directive. Men associate questions with weakness. Instead of saying, “Can you clarify what you mean? I didn’t understand. Change that to an instruction. Please explain your third point about the sales figures.

Are You Sabotaging Your Career Unintentionally?

I’ve just gotten back from my first trip to Dublin where I was giving a talk for Morgan McKinley entitled: Break through the Glass Ceiling: Communication Strategies for Women in the Workplace. This seminar was so popular and caused such a stir that I thought I’d make it available to the population at large, yes, even men! In this webinar, I’ll share with you the biggest concern the attendees had: how to set clear boundaries.

I’ll also reveal a number of mistakes women make unintentionally that sabotage their careers.

First, let’s explain boundaries. A boundary is simply something people can’t say or do to you any longer. You can make up any boundaries you need to be your best. Boundaries are essential to career success and, contrary to what most women think, are essential to getting promoted. If you don’t have boundaries or they are weak or inadequate, you will be taken advantage of, stepped over or even stepped on. You will become a doormat, in effect. Doormats don’t get respect and they don’t get promoted. So first step is to expand your boundaries so that they are much bigger than you think you need. Generally, men are much better at setting boundaries than women and I’ll explain why this is the case in the webinar.

Common boundaries you might want to install if you don’t have them in place already: • People can’t waste my time.

• People can’t interrupt me.

• People can’t be late when meeting me.

• People can’t yell at me.

• People can’t take advantage of me.

• People can’t be rude to me.

• People can’t make sexist remarks or jokes around me.

• People can’t call me after 9pm on weeknights.

How to install these boundaries without coming across like a prima donna?

Listen to the webinar and find out from me directly or you can read either book, Coach Yourself to Successor The Secret Laws of Attraction for this simple and effective 4-step communication model on setting strong boundaries. Whatever you do, make sure you have strong, firm and clear boundaries in place both at home and at work to set the stage for your raise or promotion.

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Boundaries are essential to career success and, contrary to what most women think, are essential to getting promoted.

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It starts with great people.

At UCLA Health, our success is measured by the quality of the patient experience.

Step inside our doors and you’ll find a team who share their best ideas — and the best in themselves — with all of us. We celebrate the many abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives our employes bring to the team, and we believe that as we move patient care forward, our differences will only make us better.

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We have a variety of positions available in the following areas: • Allied Health • Nursing • Support Services • IT/Electronic Health Records

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ew research by Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) has tracked the first increase in technology manufacturing U.S. job growth since 2001.

After a long period of contraction and job loss, the tech industry is now enjoying a period of stabilization. Looking forward, manufacturing employment is projected to see positive net growth, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. While the rate of growth is expected to be a nominal 0.7 percent between 2013 and 2018, it is a positive sign that the pain endured during the early years of the millennium may be over.

As a result of domestic technology job growth, demand for industrial space in the tech sector is increasing, particularly in markets with a high concentration of technology firms. Unlike other manufacturing operations, these highly automated technology manufacturing facilities are opening with a need for proximity to highly-skilled labor — and so are best located near tech-savvy work force clusters. For example, a major cell phone manufacturer recently announced plans to open a plant to assemble smart phones in Fort Worth, Texas. The location makes it easier for engineers, many of whom were based in tech-mecca Austin, to make design tweaks in response to shifting customer tastes.

For site selectors, that anecdotal evidence is substantiated in the JLL research Perspectives on Technology Manufacturing, which reveals that access to specialized expertise has started to outweigh the costs of real estate and labor as a site selection factor. Access to talent is one of the reasons that manufacturing facilities for technology firms are often located in tier-one locations where labor and real estate are generally more expensive.

In addition to access to skilled talent, high-tech manufacturing firms are also looking to locate in clusters close to suppliers and customers, especially for business-to-business interchanges. As a result, in 2010 about 79 percent of moderately-high-tech manufacturing jobs, and 95 percent of very-high-tech manufacturing jobs, were located in the 100 largest U.S. metropolitan areas. Lower-skilled technology jobs are more concentrated in the southern states, while more than one third of the most-high-tech positions reside in companies on the West Coast.

“Hot” Markets

Between 2012 and 2018, high-tech manufacturing jobs are expected to proliferate further in California’s Silicon Valley — creating an even tighter real estate market as tech companies look for industrial space, in addition to expanding their need for traditional office space, as they grow.

As stated, another attractive market is Austin, Texas. Already a

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mushrooming technology hub, Austin is now also becoming a magnet for high-tech manufacturing growth. The area offers a well-established presence of manufacturing and R&D operations that take advantage of the thousands of engineering and computer science graduates the University of Texas generates each year.

Additional high-tech opportunities are located in Los Angeles; Binghamton, New York; Portland, Oregon; Boulder, Colorado; Phoenix; Boston; and Boise, Idaho. A second tier of smaller but growing high-tech clusters are scattered across the United States, but expanding most rapidly in the southeastern states, where companies are taking advantage of the low cost of living and less expensive, yet skilled, labor force. Other North American cities will also compete with American hubs as important technology manufacturing centers, including Toronto in Canada and Guadalajara, Juarez, and Tijuana in Mexico.

Location Factors

When making technology manufacturing location decisions, site selectors should consider: Where are my markets? If you innovate highly specialized products for specific customers, you’ll likely want to be closest to your largest source of customer orders. If you market consumer electronics or computer-related products to a broader audience, proximity to nationwide distribution may be more important. Location near well-connected “inland ports” such as Dallas/ Fort Worth, Chicago, Kansas City, Atlanta, Memphis, southern California’s Inland Empire, or Charlotte might represent strategic locations for supply chain optimization.

How important is proximity to the very best and brightest workers and technological resources? If access to world-leading scientists, engineers, technicians, and educational and technologytransfer resources is critical, then Silicon Valley or another high-tech hub like Austin, New York, or the Greater Toronto Area might be the best choice of location. Of course, you’ll pay top dollar for both real estate and talent.

Will you require a large manufacturing space with lots of employees? If so, you will probably want to stay away from top-tier high-tech hubs and lean toward lower-labor-cost markets. From the Southeast to Arizona, there are many manufacturing clusters combining lower-cost workers, including right-to-work status, with available land at reasonable prices. These locations offer incentives to support manufacturing operations, and in today’s competitive climate, areas newer to high-tech manufacturing often offer the best package of incentives that can include tax concessions, economic grants, reimbursements, and training partnerships through local institutions.

These areas also tend to have more land available than legacy tier-one markets.

Not only is suitable space in tier-one locations like Silicon Valley expensive, the supply is typically scarce. Many former light manufacturing facilities were either converted into offices early in the decade or now require significant upgrades to accommodate more recent technologies.

Over the next decade, the technology sector will join other industries that are manufacturing in North America as a prudent — and profitable — way to do business given current global economic trends. As economic development

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Over the next decade, the technology sector will join other industries that are manufacturing in North America as a prudent — and profitable — way to do business given current global economic trends. agencies actively court technology firms — from the West to the East and everywhere in between — there are many jurisdictions for site selectors to consider. While economic incentives can be persuasive, a good starting point for site selectors is to make industrial location decisions based on access to skilled talent, customers, and suppliers. Optimal location selection will help meet tech firms’ innovation and speed-to-market goals, critical elements for success in this highly competitive industry.

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The Changing Trends in Healthcare Careers

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ealthcare careers have changed over the past few years. Doctor and nurse careers are no longer the only options available in the medical field. You can become a medical biller, transcriptionist, coder, pharmacy technician, and so much more. Each career choice will require you to become a trained professional to provide the best care.

For instance, a medical biller and coder will require you to work behind the scenes, talk on a telephone and to be good with numbers. These jobs are important professional careers that are necessary for providing quality healthcare to the patients.

The healthcare industry will continue to change each year making it necessary for new workers in the healthcare industry. With an increased demand in the healthcare industry, new jobs have had to be created. Some factors have influenced these changing healthcare career trends during the past decade.

In the past decade, the healthcare utilization rates showed us how services have changed. Even with an aging population and health care incentives, there was not much increase or decrease during a ten year span for visits to the hospitals, physician’s offices or emergency room departments.

However, there was an increase of visits to outpatient branches of the hospitals. Therefore, a new need was discovered for expanding outpatient services. With the expansion of outpatient services, more healthcare jobs became available.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 228,000 jobs have been added to the healthcare industry since 2012. This increase has happened due to an increasing need for more manpower at the hospitals, outpatient

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clinics and nursing homes. The healthcare system has become more challenging. Therefore, there has become a need for improvement in the healthcare industry.

A healthcare publication discussed the trends for the future ten years in the healthcare industry. This publication showed that patient care had decreased recently in the Academic Health Centers. This encouraged the health centers to try to be more efficient and productive with their research and patient care. In addition, the article stated that some areas would have an increase in other trends.

For instance, there would be an increase in costs for patients, an increase need for technology and an increase need for patient care. The healthcare trends would need to focus on the patient as the main consumer, and the healthcare industry would need to maintain a competitive edge to provide the necessary care for each patient.

Today, the healthcare industry is working to provide quality care for patients by reducing the payments to providers. With an increase in insured patients and a new healthcare system, the healthcare career market is looking more promising.

The past and the present trends in the healthcare career market have helped prepare the future for those who want a career in healthcare.

For a promising career in the healthcare industry, you will need to be prepared to provide efficient care for the patients since the patients and the insurers are the consumers who keep the healthcare industry going.

People are requiring more healthcare services than they did in the past.

Therefore, this means more jobs are available in the medical and healthcare profession today.

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to study here, to practice here, and to be treated here.

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Thomas Jefferson University and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals are committed to excellence in the delivery of patient care, educating the health professionals of tomorrow and discovering new knowledge.

As one of the most distinguished medical institutions in the country, our history is filled with outstanding people and accomplishments.

Diversity, inclusion and cultural competence are critical components of our mission and we celebrate the uniqueness of each of our employees every day.

To learn more about Jefferson visit www.jeffersonhr.org To apply online visit Recruit.jefferson.edu

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The VA Medical Center located at Tucson Arizona is the “Flagship” for the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS), which serves over 170,000 veterans located in eight counties in Southern Arizona and one county in Western New Mexico.

This 277-bed hospital provides training, primary care and sub-specialty health care in numerous medical areas for eligible Veterans.

SAVAHCS employs over 2,500 healthcare professionals and support staff.

Our economic importance to the community was recently recognized by the Arizona Daily Star as one of the 19th largest employers in Southern Arizona. Fiscal year 2014 SAVAHCS treated over 8,100 inpatients, performed over 5,100 surgeries and completed an excess of 700,000 outpatient visits.

Southern Arizona VA Health Care System offers a variety of health services to meet the needs of our nation's Veterans.

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hat kind of employers hire people with unequal workplaces. The intellectual and developmental disabilities hardly any rosier at presen (IDD)? You might imagine that they’re rate for people with IDD like George Bailey in It’s a Wonderful Life—big- 85 percent of people wit hearted souls that sacrifice their business’s profits to work in the community. improve their communities. A new study, however, Based on the i4cp stud shows that hiring people with IDD doesn’t mean that Buddies International, wh employers have jettisoned their business interests. ment for people with I On the contrary, hiring people with IDD is good for campaign called I’m In T the bottom line. Mr. Potter should have a look. campaign is to convince The study was conducted by the Institute for charity, but in their best in Corporate Productivity, or i4cp, a company that IDD. The Founder and C analyzes the practices of high-performance orga- Anthony K. Shriver, told nizations. Among some of the striking findings study creates an opportun are just how many employers believe that their CEO and say, let’s give th employees with IDD offer specific benefits to their workplaces. More than More than three-qu three-quarters of employers surveyed ranked their employees with IDD as surveyed ranked their e good or very good on work quality, motivation, engagement, integration good or very good on w with co-workers, dependability, and attendance. Many employers reported engagement, integrati being initially leery of hiring people with IDD, only to see their concerns dependability, a dissolve after the employees were on board.

One of the business bigw “The positive impact on the workforce is brought is Carlos Slim, the second about in two ways: hiring individuals with IDD adds (trailing Bill Gates by a highly motivated people to the workforce (which can said in an interview with lead to increased productivity) and it promotes an “It is not only good for th inclusive culture that appeals to the talent pool organi- tion but politically it wou zations want to attract,” reads the study. “The improved change something from a customer satisfaction realized can lead to better sales can change the equation.” and customer retention. The enhanced employer brand Hire campaign, Slim and can translate to a better image in the community.” editorial to convince emp People with IDD have historically faced enormous benefits of hiring people w hurdles to getting a job. If they worked at all, it might On Thursday, the cam be in sheltered workshops for significantly less received 100,000 pledges than minimum wage—separate and most definitely Celebrities and politicians

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e employment scenario is their support for #ImInToHire, including Maria nt, with the unemployment Shriver, Martin O’Malley, Cindy Crawford, Kevin remaining tragically high: Spacey, and Gavin Newsom. th IDD do not have paid “Best Buddies had a lot of anecdotal data that suggested the business benefits of hiring people with dy, the organization Best IDD. We wanted to find some empirical data to back hich facilitates job place- those stories up,” said Eric Davis, Creative Director IDD, launched a media & Senior Editor at i4cp, in an interview with The To Hire. The goal of the Daily Beast. “There had been studies conducted employers that it is not showing the benefits of employing people with IDD nterests, to hire people with on the employee, but we wanted to show the talent Chairman of Best Buddies, and business benefits for the employer.” i4cp defines a high-performance organization d The Daily Beast, “This nity for us to approach a by four factors: market share, revenue growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction. i4cp his a shot.” has found that diversity and inclusion policies generally are not a hinuarters of employers drance to organizations. In fact, they are correlated with high performance. Highemployees with IDD as performance organizations are twice as likely as low-performance organizations work quality, motivation, to emphasize diversity and inclusion as a matter of policy at the highest levion with co-workers, els, and more than twice as likely to specifically include people with IDD in and attendance. their diversity goals.

The high-performance organizations did not wigs Shriver has convinced d richest man in the world hire people with IDD simply to gain cushy tax mere $1.2 billion). Slim subsidies. “All participants are paid minimum h The Wall Street Journal, wage or higher. Very few of our employers utilize he morale of the organiza- the tax credits,” wrote Paula Johnson, Director uld be very interesting to of the Best Buddies Jobs Program, in an email. a debt into an asset. You “Our current average hourly wage is $11.95.” ” As part of the I’m In To Indeed, the study found that high-performance Shriver co-wrote a Forbes companies are 37 percent more likely than lowployers of all the business performance companies to hire people with IDD for the straightforward reason that they are “good talent with IDD. mpaign announced it had matches for open positions.” of support on its website.

Among the high-performance companies surveyed, of all stripes have tweeted more than 80 percent reported a positive experience

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with their employees with IDD, and a third reported the experience exceeded their expectations. “You usually don’t see those kind of numbers from HR departments that have started new hiring initiatives,” said Davis. “It’s likely the employers had anticipated certain challenges that weren’t there, and the resources to support them were greater than they had realized.”

The satisfaction experienced by high-performance companies did not surprise Shriver at all. “They’ve hired an effective and enthusiastic employee, and now have lower turnover in those jobs,” Shriver pointed out.

The Boise VA Medical Center proudly serves veterans in the Boise, Idaho area in its main medical center and in three community-based outpatient clinics.

“The culture of our schools have changed since we began inclusion of people with IDD. Our offices can transform as well.”

Younger people today have grown up in an era of increasing inclusion in schools, and are far more likely to be familiar with people with IDD. However, Shriver suggested that much of the reluctance to hire people with IDD stems from lack of familiarity given previously segregated schools. “CEOs in their 40s and 50s did not grow up with inclusion in the schools and many simply do not know anybody with IDD,” he said.

“They don’t know who this population is, what their capacity is when they have the right training to support them, or how to train and support them.”

To find out more about how someone with disabilities gets successfully incorporated into his workplace, I spoke with Brian DeAtley. DeAtley is Senior Research Manager at the Institute for Economic Empowerment at SourceAmerica, a nonprofit organization that helps people with disabilities find jobs. He emphasized that employing people with IDD is a triple win:

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the employer, the employee, and the federal government all benefit. The federal government currently spends hundreds of billions of dollars yearly on services and support for unemployed people with disabilities.

DeAtley argues, “Even given the EPTA [a tax credit for employers hiring people with disabilities], employing people with IDD is budget-positive for federal government.”

I also spoke with Ty Ross, who uses his considerable expertise in computers for his job as a data technician in the Davis County School District in Utah. Ross has cerebral palsy, and the Pathways to Careers initiative of SourceAmerica helped him get his position. Before Pathways, Ross had significant trouble finding a job. “My mom would take me on interviews. We got the vibe walking through the door that they weren’t taking me seriously and it was really frustrating,” he said. “I had a lot of schooling, but that doesn’t make it easy to get a job. That’s only the half the equation. You need to get an interview and get someone to give you a chance to get your foot in the door.”

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The mission of the Episcopal Health Services Inc. of the Diocese of Long Island is to provide quality health care with an emphasis on patient safety through its hospital, ambulatory care facilities, and continuing medical education, recognizing the emerging lifecare needs of the communities served.

Episcopal Health Services was founded in 1851 to provide for “the spiritual and temporal wants of destitute widows and orphans, aged poor and needy sick and every class of suffering children.” For career opportunities visit us online at

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NCH is an award-winning Healthcare system, with nationally recognized physicians, state-ofthe-art technology, and inpatient and outpatient services in a full range of medical specialties.

We’re proud to have earned Magnet recognition for the third time in a row. It’s the highest level of recognition nursing services can receive. The Magnet program is recognized as the gold standard of nursing excellence. Magnet status is granted to hospitals that exhibit exemplary patient outcomes and satisfaction, have impressive nurse-patient ratios and attract and retain the best staff from all disciplines. To date, only 7% of healthcare organizations in the nation hold this prestigious designation. NCH is honored to be one of them.

NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE 800 West Central Road • Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Learn more about us and our current career opportunities at:

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Tips for a Great Start at Your New Job

by B.E. Conrad

1. Research the 2. Read the Job Company Culture Description Company culture is one Carefully of those intangibles that can really trip up new hires. If you do not understand the unwritten rules that govern the company and how it operates, you could make a serious faux pas and hurt your reputation before you even get started.

3. Solicit Feedback

Honest feedback is essential to job success, and it is never too early to start asking for constructive criticism.

Soliciting feedback from the people you interact with is one of the best ways to get off to a good start.

These days employers expect even entry-level hires to hit the ground running. If you have not already done so, you need to read the job description carefully and make sure you understand all your duties.

4. Make Friends

Socializing and making friends at work can make your daily life more pleasant, but it also helps you build a good reputation. Being friendly and genuinely interested in the lives of your coworkers is important. If others see you as closed off or defensive, you could get a bad reputation pretty quickly.

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A work environment that provides them with the right tools, the right educational opportunities and the right benefits to help them succeed both personally and professionally.

Opportunities on the Leading Edge

People choose healthcare as a profession for a reason: to deliver personalized care with leading-edge resources.

This is what Allegiance Health is all about.

We provide job stability and great benefits. More importantly, we work to create a welcoming and nurturing workplace.

To learn more about us and our current openings, visit our website at: AHN.org/Careers

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Holy Redeemer’s holistic approach to healing is unique among healthcare providers.

Caring for the total person goes beyond the act of delivering excellent medical care. It involves meeting the emotional, spiritual and social services needs of those we serve.

From maternity and neonatal services, to end-of-life care and every stage of life in between, Holy Redeemer’s services focus on your total well-being.

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Washington Regional Medical Center is the only not-for-profit, community-owned and locally governed healthcare system in Northwest Arkansas.

For personal fulfillment, professional growth and a quality way of life, join us in healthcare careers at Washington Regional Medical Center.

Apply online at:

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3215 N. North Hills Boulevard Fayetteville, AR 72703

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Working with and for America’s Veterans is a privilege and we pride ourselves on the quality of care we provide. In return for your commitment to quality health care for our nation’s Veterans, the VA offers an incomparable benefits package.

By working for the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the Nation, you’ll have access to a wider range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips.

View and apply online for current career opportunities at one of the following locations:

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Carolinas Hospital System does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations.

Current openings include full-time and per diem positions.

If you would like to join our team, please email your resume to Brian Beck - VP Human Resources at bbeck@ovhd.com.

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Lower Keys Medical Center is a comprehensive regional healthcare resource committed to the delivery of consistent quality services in a safe and fiscally responsible manner that meet the needs of patients, physicians, employees and our community; and to the maintenance of an environment that encourages individual development, teamwork and pride with compassion and respect for each person.

Our commitment to diversity is demonstrated through strategic initiatives aimed at providing training and awareness to our employees, hiring people of diverse backgrounds at all levels in our hospital.

For career opportunities at LKMC, visit our website at www.lkmc.com Lower Keys Medical Center is An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Inspira Health Network is the region’s leading network of health care providers, delivering the full continuum of primary, acute and advanced care services.

Inspira Health Network is committed to providing a work environment that promotes opportunity and growth for its employees. With our hospitals and health centers we offer a wide array of healthcare services. At Inspira, we attribute our success to our people and we have employment opportunities for professionals dedicated to helping us continue our success. If you are interested in joining the Inspira Team you can search our web site for current job openings.

INSPIRA HEALTH NETWORK Inspira Health Network is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing diversity among all levels of employees and offering an environment of opportunity and acceptance throughout our organization.

The Lebanon VA Medical Center has been dedicated to providing quality health care with dignity, compassion and respect to veterans in South Central PA. In that regard, it is necessary to hire the most competent and caring staff available. For over 60 years, we have passionately served with trust, excellence and commitment.

Lebanon VA Medical Center 1700 South Lincoln Avenue • Lebanon, PA 17042

If you are interested in joining this dynamic team of professionals, accessing our internet job site is your first step to exploring recruitment opportunities. Visit us online:

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The VA Boston Healthcare System’s consolidated facility consists of the Jamaica Plain campus, located in the heart of Boston’s Longwood Medical Community; the West Roxbury campus, located on the Dedham line; and the Brockton campus, located 20 miles south of Boston in the City of Brockton.

We believe each employee brings individual values to our organization; we also believe that these individual differences produce the very best healthcare services for veterans.

If you have what it takes, please consider applying for one of our available positions posted online at: www.vacareers.va.gov or www.boston.va.gov 940 BELMONT STREET • BROCKTON, MA 02301 The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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equal opportunity employmentTO: journalCarolyn Cass Fostering a Diverse Workforce Creating a Better Workplace Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a flexible, diverse, and family-friendly employer. We offer competitive pay & a truly superior array of benefits for you and your family.

Your goals will be our goals, and your family will become part of our family.

We're the best at what we do, because our people make us the best.

For opportunities visit: www.usajobs.gov Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center 5000 W. National Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53295 www.milwaukee.va.gov

Located on 125 acres on the western edge of Milwaukee, the Medical Center delivers primary, secondary and tertiary medical care in 168 care acute operating beds and provides over 500,000 visits annually through an extensive outpatient program.

The nursing home care unit of 113 beds offers geriatric programming and the 356 domiciliary beds are the locus of programs in Substance Abuse Rehab., Psychiatric Rehab. and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder care.

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Keeping the Track Level From R&D and manufacturing experts who make our products work, to the corporate staff who keep the business on track, we know it takes all kinds of people, backgrounds, viewpoints and experiences to keep running out front.

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality is dedicated to protecting Virginia’s environment and promoting the health and well-being of the citizens of the Commonwealth.

For more information visit our website at: www.deq.virginia.gov PO Box 1105 Richmond, VA 23219 Email: stacey.westfall@deq.virginia.gov

Learn more at careers.progressrail.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

We stand in support of equality for and advancement of all people based on their qualifications and actions alone without regard to color, gender, age, religion, national origin or disability.

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United Way of Greater Los Angeles is committed to creating pathways out of poverty so that everyone who lives in our communities can have a better quality of life.

Every day, UWGLA’s dynamic team of volunteers and professionals work to make Los Angeles County a community of promise and opportunity for all who live here.

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NECC is comprised of dedicated individuals who serve in a number of different capacities. We offer competitive salaries, outstanding benefits and a career development program second to none.

Visit our website to view and apply online for current open positions.

www.unitedwayla.org

NECC employs more than 800 professionals, and we believe that workplace diversity is a valuable asset. Our firm commitment to diversity stems from our belief in the benefits of incorporating different backgrounds, perspectives, cultures, and life situations within our organization.

United Way of Greater Los Angeles is an equal opportunity employer.

United Way of Greater Los Angeles 1150 S. Olive Street, Suite T500 Los Angeles, CA 90015

View our latest job postings on our website at:

www.necc.org We stand in support of equality for and advancement of all people based on their qualifications and actions alone without regard to color, gender, age, religion, national origin or disability.

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Aqua Is Hiring!

Aqua America is one of the nation’s leading public water utilities providing water and wastewater services to approximately three million customers across eight states. The corporate headquarters is located in Bryn Mawr, PA with additional locations in PA, OH, IL, TX, NJ, IN, VA, NC. For current employment opportunities please visit: AquaAmerica.com and click on Careers.

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Aqua is an Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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HOUSE PARENT COUPLES Boys Ranch (near Amarillo, TX) has openings for dedicated, energetic, married couples for our childcare teams! We are a non-profit, Christ-centered organization providing home-like residential settings for at-risk youth. House Parent couples serve as role models and have all of the responsibilities of a parent in helping to meet the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of the youth in their care. · Legally married two years or more · May have 2 school age dependent children · High School diploma/GED required

Starting salary of $58,422 per couple.

Work 6 days, off 3 days! Private apartment within our attractive residential homes located in rural West Texas settings, utilities paid, extensive training and outstanding support. Great medical insurance, 401(k) w/company match, and many other benefits!

You can make a difference in the life of a child!

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Stantec’s goal is to recruit, motivate, and develop our employees with diverse ranges of talents and perspectives to ensure that we have the breadth of viewpoints, experiences, and intellectual skills needed to succeed across our global environment.

Diversity expresses itself in so many different ways.

Some examples include gender, race, culture, sexual orientation, religion, belief, education, physical ability, personality, experiences and even our diverse approaches to work.

Stantec strives to attract leaders for today and tomorrow. If you are seeking an opportunity with a dynamic, growing company, we invite you to review our career opportunities online at: www.stantec.com

The key to our success is our people.

Stantec has been recognized as a top People, passion, and progress have made our Company 50what global design and firm. it is today, and create the consulting foundation for what it will be tomorrow. We are a strong, dynamic, growing company with virtually infinite career opportunities.

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Ranked a “Best Firm To Work For” by Structural Engineer magazine!

by Neil Kokemuller

Despite the thousands of interview questions already in existence and the new ones created daily, hiring managers typically evaluate two key internal questions. One question is, “Why should I hire you?” The other is, “Do I like you?” or, “Would I want to work with you?”

While it is important to spend hours preparing to address the “Why should I hire you?” premise, it is equally important to plan to be likable. You cannot change who you are, but you can show off your likable qualities with an effective plan.

Strategies to Be Likable

Your first impression impacts your likability in a major way.

A hiring manager makes judgments about your personality, character and diligence just by observing your interview attire, facial expression, handshake and initial greeting. Get off to a high-impact start by dressing the part, offering a friendly smile and exchanging genuine pleasantries.

Balance confidence with humility. Arrogance is not a likable trait to most hiring managers for most jobs. Relaxed confidence is better. Answer questions with a focus on showing why you match well with the company and position.

Most importantly, engage the hiring manager or interviewers throughout the process. Look each person in the eyes as you respond. Maintain a relaxed, friendly facial expression. Participate in small amounts of humor if your intuition tells you the hiring manager is open to it.

If you don’t like people and you aren’t a likable person, work on those characteristics before applying for a job in which people matter. Assuming you have interest in people and are a likable person, showcase these qualities in your interview. Managers are people. They want to hire good people to work with. Few people hire someone who rubs them the wrong way during the interview.

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Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. (SGH) is a national engineering firm that designs, investigates, and rehabilitates structures and building enclosures. We are always looking for talented engineering candidates for all of our offices. To learn more about SGH and current job opportunities, visit our web site at www.sgh.com.

SGH is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value diversity in our workforce. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all job applicants and employees. We consider all qualified applicants, and encourage individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package in a corporate culture based on learning and growth.

Boston | Chicago | Houston | Los Angeles | New York | San Francisco | Southern California | Washington, DC

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Working for our Federal Government

Visit our website for information and current job opportunities:

www.powerequipco.com

NavCom Defense Electronics, Inc. is a high quality designer and manufacturer of navigation systems, altimetry systems and test equipment for the Department of Defense.

9129 STELLAR COURT • CORONA, CA 92883

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here is no better place to make a difference to our country than in our government, which touches all aspects of our lives, from the air we breathe, to the food we eat, to the roads we travel. Government employees are on the front lines of solving challenging and complex issues such as global warming, health care, and our economic health.

As a civil servant, your work can have a positive impact on both our county and our world.

In our federal government, there are jobs for every type of person with every type of background, but the people most likely to succeed are those who want to have a significant impact on people’s lives and care deeply about good governance. They are “change agents” — optimistic, skilled people with a can-do attitude that is complimented by a sense of realism and practicality, recognizing that government changes come in small measures.

WHAT DO WE MEAN BY GOVERNMENT JOBS?

As a leader in the HVAC/R market, Watsco fosters employee creativity and personal growth. Our team is constantly challenged to uncover innovative and exciting ways to out-service the competition. If you are ready to meet that challenge, we want to hear from you.

www.watsco.com Watsco, Inc. offers a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants applying for employment must be authorized to work in the United States.

2665 South Bayshore Drive • Suite 901 • Coconut Grove, FL 33133

Between the legislative, judicial and executive branches of the federal government, the opportunities for employment are vast. Politicians and legislative staff, civil servants and members of the armed forces are all considered federal employees. Although there are many ways to work in the federal government, however this website will largely focus on full-time career civil-service employment within the executive branch. These positions exist in the fifteen executive departments which make up the cabinet, as well as numerous independent agencies and government corporations.

There are roughly 2 million of these civilian government jobs at more than 120 federal departments and agencies (and that doesn’t include the U.S. Postal Service). These jobs are also available in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and all U.S. territories and in more than 140 foreign countries.

THE BASICS ABOUT WORKING IN GOVERNMENT Marten Transport, Ltd., with headquarters in Mondovi, Wisconsin, strives to be the premium supplier of time and temperature-sensitive transportation services to customers nationwide with more than 65 years experience in transportation. Marten serves customers with more demanding delivery deadlines, as well as those who ship products requiring modern temperature controlled trailers to protect goods.

At Marten Transport, Ltd. we believe our people are an important asset. We go to great lengths to enable individuals to gain the skills they need to develop to their fullest potential. Learn more about our open positions at: www.marten.com We are an equal opportunity employer.

129 MARTEN STREET • MONDOVI, WI 54755

Since 1983, Four Seasons Environmental, Inc. has offered consulting services that help its clients save money, whether it is through high performance equipment operations, more efficient maintenance practices, energy efficiency or other avenues.

Tosoh Bioscience, Inc. (TBI) provides highly sophisticated diagnostic systems to doctor’s offices, hospitals and reference laboratories.

As a veteran-owned business, FSE is privileged to provide consulting expertise that help its clients to be more efficient, including Facility Commissioning, Energy Savings Services, HB 264 Consulting and LEED Consulting Services.

The employee work environment is fast-paced, challenging and offers opportunities for personal growth and career advancement. TBI employees are focused on the collective vision of providing quality products and services through innovation.

Learn more about us and our current openings at:

www.fseinc.net

43 NEW GARVER ROAD • MONROE, OH 45050

We are an institutional, commercial, full-facility operation and maintenance contractor and equal opportunity employer including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

For information regarding job openings at TBI, or to submit an application, please visit the Tosoh Jobs Portal online at: www.tosoh.iapplicants.com Learn more about us at: www.tosohbioscience.com 6000 Shoreline Court • Suite 101 • South San Francisco, CA 94080

Now is a particularly exciting time to pursue a federal job. Government is changing the way it does business and is promoting more dynamic work environments. The comprehensive benefits package offered by the federal government includes retirement, extensive health care, competitive salaries and more. In order to attract new talent, some agencies may offer student loan repayments, signing bonuses and flexible work schedules in addition to these first-class benefits.

Of all the reasons to work for the federal government, none outweigh the chance to address pressing national issues and impact the lives of all Americans. Simply put, a federal job allows you to contribute to a cause greater than yourself, making it a uniquely rewarding professional experience.

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PHMC is an equal opportunity employer.

Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) is a nonprofit public health institute that creates and sustains healthier communities. PHMC uses best practices to improve community health through direct service, partnership, innovation, policy, research, technical assistance and a prepared workforce.

Centre Square East, 1500 Square East Suite 1500 Philadelphia, PA 19102 For more information on PHMC, go to www.phmc.org (EOEJ)

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VA Long Beach Healthcare System 5901 East 7th Street • Long Beach, CA 90822

Together, we are improving lives.

McLean Hospital, a leader in the evaluation and treatment of patients with mental and addiction illnesses is now hiring in all areas. As the largest psychiatric teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, McLean provides an array of specialized mental health and substance abuse services.

View job openings and apply online at

www.mcleanhospital.org Equal Opportunity Employer

U.S. News & World Report ranked McLean Hospital first among all freestanding psychiatric hospitals.

McLean Hospital is the largest psychiatric affiliate of Harvard Medical School and a member of Partners HealthCare.

The Agricultural Division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, L.L.C. is located in Des Moines, Iowa, stands on almost 120 acres and has 1500 employees. Our company offers a competitive benefits package and many development opportunities for our teammates, including an on-site college program, leadership training and technical training.

To view current openings or to apply online visit www.bato-bridgestone.icims.com or fax your resume to 515-235-4079.

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, L.L.C. Agricultural Division 4600 N.W. 2nd Avenue | Des Moines, IA 50313 | EOE

ECCO III ENTERPRISES 201 Saw Mill River Road

Yonkers, New York 10701 www.eccoiii.com We stand in support of equality for and advancement of all people based on their qualifications and actions alone without regard to color, gender, age, religion, national origin or disability.

The VA Long Beach Healthcare System is one of the most diversified tertiary health care providers in the VA. It is a teaching hospital, providing a full range of patient care services, with state-of-the-art technology as well as education and research.

Whatever the job title, every position in VA will give you a chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of truly special and deserving people - our Veterans. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities.

For more information about us and our current vacancies, please visit: www.longbeach.va.gov EOE

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Community Consolidated School District 93 strives to maximize the academic, social, and emotional potential of each student by utilizing world-class educational practices, in partnerships with parents, staff, and community.

Online applications: www.generalasp.com/d93/onlineapp/ www.ccsd93.com 230 Covington Drive • Bloomingdale, IL 60108

We stand in support of equality for and advancement of all people based on their qualifications and actions alone without regard to color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin or disability.

The City of Normandy is a municipal governmental entity that exists to provide public service. Those services must be delivered by an organization that is reflective of the community it serves.

Learn more about us at: www.cityofnormandy.gov 7700 Natural Bridge Road • Normandy, MO 63121 • EOE

Bringing the Power of Possibility to People with Special Needs Learn more about us and our current job openings at:

www.laurabaker.org

Laura Baker Services Association • 211 Oak Street • Northfield, MN 55057 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Employees of Laura Baker Services Association (LBSA) are treated during the hiring process and employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

5355 West Taft Road • North Syracuse, NY 13212 Please submit applications online at:

www.nscsd.org

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Prestera Center provides clients and their families the highest quality of care ranging from outpatient services to 24 hour emergency care and residential substance abuse treatment. tDirect Care Staff tRN’s & LPN’s tGeneral Psychiatrists tLicensed Therapist

We offer excellent benefits, including health/dental/vision, 401(k), paid vacation, sick & holiday time, incentive pay, and tuition reimbursement. Visit our website at www.prestera.org for more information.

Application or resume with cover letter may be submitted by on-line application at www.prestera.org/jobs, by fax 304-525-7893, mail to: Prestera Center Attn: Employment Specialist 5600 US Route 60 East Huntington, WV 25703

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We stand in support of equality for and advancement of all people based on their qualifications and actions alone without regard to color, gender, age, religion, national origin or disability.

Apply online at www.sunburyhospital.com 350 North 11th Street • Sunbury, PA 17801

Brooke Glen Behavioral Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a corporate culture which promotes integrity as a fundamental basis for all decisions by its employees and those with whom the company deals.

To find out about employee opportunities, please visit:

www.brookeglenhospital.com Brooke Glen Behavioral Hospital 7170 Lafayette Avenue • Fort Washington, PA 19034

For current positions, visit

deltadentalins.com and click on CAREERS

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We stand in support of equality for and advancement of all people based on their qualifications and actions alone without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetics, or disabled, recently separated, other protected, and armed forces service medal veterans.

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ALCON Research, Ltd. Alcon Research produces a broad spectrum of ophthalmic medical devices and instruments. We seek dedicated individuals who share our vision of diversified specialization in the field of ophthalmology.

Alcon attracts and retains highly qualified people - the company’s most important resource. For career opportunities visit:

www.alcon.com

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The leader in eyecare products 714 COLUMBIA AVENUE • SINKING SPRING, PA 19608 We stand in support of equality for and advancement of all people based on their qualifications and actions alone without regard to color, gender, age, religion, national origin or disability.

As guardian of some of the world’s most trusted top level domains (TLDs), Verisign enables the invisible navigation that gets users where they want to go on the Internet.

For more than 15 years, Verisign’s record of security, availability and reliability has helped to make .com and .net globally recognized and sought after, while helping organizations achieve their full potential through services that protect and scale their online activities. If it ends with .com or .net, it’s powered by Verisign.

Verisign is always looking for exceptional, visionary, and enthusiastic people to join our dynamic team. Career opportunities exist in technology, operations, finance, legal, sales, and marketing.

As one of the leading telecommunications companies in the area, Fidelity Communications Company recruits for a wide range of technical and related professional opportunities. Attracting and retaining top talent individuals, and rewarding them with compensation and recognition, are critical components of our corporate strategy. Our success depends on maintaining a highly-technical edge and enhancing the experience of our extremely talented employees in all fields.

Please feel free to review the current job openings on our website at:

www.fidelitycommunications.com

Fidelity Communications Company • 64 North Clark Street • Sullivan, MO 63080 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer

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Easy Principles for Goal Setting

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by Jeff Charles

any have heard of the term “SMART Goals”. SMART is a system that makes it easier to set effective and realistic goals. Using the SMART system enables people to take more control of their lives especially when it comes to realizing their dreams.

So what does SMART stand for? SMART is an acronym that stands for specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timebound. In order to set a SMART goal, it must fit into all five of these criteria.

• The first rule of a SMART goal is that it must be specific.

It must answer some or all of these five questions: Who? What? When? Where? Why? How? • The second rule deals whether or not the goal is measurable.

• The third rule is that the goal must be attainable.

• The fourth rule is that the goal has to be relevant. This simply means that the behaviors one engages in must actually contribute to the achievement of the goal.

• Finally, the fifth rule is that the goal must be time-bound. This means that the goal must be set to a deadline.

Deadlines should be realistic without giving us too much room to procrastinate. They can even be broken down into smaller deadlines as well. See? It’s not so hard!

Goals cannot be wishy-washy thoughts that stay inside your head. If we are to achieve our goals, we must make them easier to understand and accomplish. If we apply the SMART system in achieving our goals and meeting our objectives, we will become more effective, happier, and far more productive.

555 Liberty Street SE • Salem, OR 97301

Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas is hiring, and we want YOU!!

We provide you with job diversity and unsurpassed recreational and employment benefits. Whether you’re looking for a great summer job, or just a great place to explore, if you have a “customer comes first” attitude, we have a place for you on our team!

For employment information, please visit our website at

www.lakepowelljobs.com Aramark is ranked number one in its industry on FORTUNE magazine’s list of “America’s Most Admired Companies” for 2006. Aramark is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.

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City of Salem City Manager’s Office

100 Lakeshore Drive | Page, AZ 86040

************************ Salem, the capital city of Oregon and its third largest city, lies in the center of the lush Willamette River valley, 47 miles from Portland.

Learn more at: www.cityofsalem.net/jobs Equal Opportunity Employer

Women, Minorities, Veterans and Disabled individuals are encouraged to apply. ADA accommodations will be provided upon request.

We are seeking faculty and staff who are committed to the community college mission, actively engaged in promoting diversity, and prepared to use their unique strengths to experiment and innovate in the name of student success.

For more information visit:

www.necc.mass.edu NECC is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.

Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply

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ebruary is Black History Month, and all over the world, people are honoring it and sharing Black history facts and topics. It is also commonplace in many workplaces to also participate and celebrate Black History Month and the contributions African Americans have made to the world. Cultural awareness and diversity are now things that we see encouraged at work through programs and special events, and as a former HR manager, I feel that it often brings unity and strengthens company culture. But while there are many workplaces that do acknowledge and participate in Black History Month, there are many others that do not.

Does your workplace participate in Black History Month?

I have worked in workplaces that celebrated it as well as those that didn’t think it was necessary. I found that those companies that did celebrate it, were ones of inclusion. They were often large corporations with many offices worldwide, and felt responsible to partake in the sharing of information that Black History Month offers. The smaller companies I worked for usually did not celebrate Black History Month, or any other celebratory event outside of holidays.

If your employer is on the fence about participating in Black History Month, it could be that they don’t know how to. It may seem like it is a given that companies would know ways in which they could participate in Black History Month, but perhaps, they could use some suggestions or feedback. Here are a few ideas to help the workplace participate in Black History Month:

Guest Speakers

You provide the talent.

We offer the incentive and work environment where you can push yourself and achieve your goals.

Flint Hills Resources owns and operates refineries, chemical plants and ethanol production plants in Minnesota, Texas, Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska and Georgia.

Whether running a plant or a terminal, creating engineering solutions, designing IT processes and improvements, striving for 100 percent compliance, selling our products, or keeping track of finances or projects, Flint Hills Resources employees play a key role in creating value for our customers.

For career opportunities visit us:

www.kochcareers.com We are an equal opportunity employer.

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Some workplaces invite guest speakers to speak during a Black History Month event, usually a luncheon type of affair. The speaker can be someone who is knowledgeable in African American history and studies, or who may have a story to tell about their life and past. This can be a civic leader or someone within the community. You could also invite someone who is able to talk about inclusion, embracing one another differences, cultures, etc. These luncheons or chats would be voluntary for those employees who wanted to participate.

Workshops/Seminars

A workshop or seminar can be a great way to get employees involved and engaged on the subject of race. Again, a guest speaker could be brought in to facilitate the workshop and answer questions. The purpose is to have employees perhaps role-playing or completing exercises that can help them learn to work better with one another.

Visuals

Posters that celebrate black history, quotes, photos—these can be used throughout the workplace to educate others and to acknowledge our contributions. In one office I worked in, there was a massive bulletin board in the main lobby area, and for Black History Month each year, it was decorated with all sorts of pictures, collages, and messages regarding African American history.

Emails

During my tenure as the HR manager for a call center, during Black History Month, each day, I would email out a different Black history tidbit or “little-known” fact. It was wonderful to get so many of the employees talking to one another about the emails saying, “I didn’t know that or, I forwarded the email to my colleague at so and so”.

Black History Month is about teachable moments. I hope that more workplaces participate in Black History Month to inspire, encourage, and educate all employees, no matter the color.

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Guthrie Job Corps 3106 W. University Guthrie, OK 73044

www.rescare.com We at the Guthrie Job Corps Center are dedicated and caring people who provide quality training and support to enhance the lives of the trainees we serve with a wide variety of academic and vocational training programs. To review the many different employment opportunities available at the Guthrie Job Corps Center visit our website. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Career and Academic Training • Advanced Career Training Work-based Learning • Job Placement Services

Long Beach Transit is one of the largest municipal public transit systems in Los Angeles County, and we are ranked in the top ten best transportation organizations in the country for our size. Our mission is dedicated to connecting communities and moving people... making everyday life better.

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5 Military Values that Translate to Civilian Jobs

by Glen Stilson

There are a lot of jobs in the military that can be difficult to transfer into the civilian world. While some of us may wish there were an opening for a tank crew member or an infantryman in corporate America, those specific skills are likely to be left in your past.

However, those who have served developed the following military values, usually under stress, and they are very useful and highly sought after in the job market today. Below are five military values that translate to civilian jobs.

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1) Punctuality

I will admit that this has always been and will likely always be a weak point for me, but if there’s one thing that will still make you pucker up, it’s the idea of being late to a formation. Being on time is simply par for the course in the military, and many civilians who have never served have never had to face serious consequences for being late to work. This can give you a real edge when it comes to the modern workplace. Remember: if you’re early, you’re on time.

2) Integrity

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This one may seem simple enough, but being honest and always doing what you say you’ll do is something that seems to be slipping away in the modern workplace. In the military many of us learned about unit cohesion, and the trust that you need from and give to those you serve with is something that is beyond worldly value. If you can bring that same unit cohesion and trust to your civilian job, the bonds you’ll form among your coworkers will likely only be second to the value that your boss will place on you.

3) Understanding Chain of Command

If every sergeant went to the captain with every complaint they had, the captain wouldn’t get anything done; and besides – what would the LTs do? Understanding how a true chain of command works is something I have found to be incredibly useful in civilian life, from the workplace to personal relationships and family. Figure out what the chain of command is at your job, or the job that you’re going into, and use it to get things done more efficiently.

4) Teamwork

I don’t think I need to say a lot here, as being a part of a team is something that we’ve all experienced. We’ve had some good leaders and some bad leaders, but regardless of leadership, the quality of your team is what holds it all together. Learning to recognize team members’ strengths and weaknesses, and helping them utilize both to maximum efficiency, is a skill that is highly valued at nearly any job. Placing the success of the team above the desire of the individual can give you a strong edge in the corporate world.

5) Strong Work Ethic

Sometimes work sucks. You didn’t sleep well last night, your dog died, it’s raining, the coffee’s cold, and you dropped your phone in the toilet at the office. But regardless of what is going on in your personal life, your job still needs to be performed – the mission still needs to be completed. I was told many years ago that the mark of a true professional is someone who can do their best work even when they don’t feel like it.

Visit www.fedshirevets.gov for more employment information for Veterans.

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The mission of the ND Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCR) is to enhance public safety, to reduce the risk of future criminal behavior by holding adult and juvenile offenders accountable, and to provide opportunities for change.

To accomplish this mission the ND DOCR has over 90 job position classifications that are used to provide therapeutic rehabilitation, care, and security of offenders placed under the custody of the DOCR. Position classifications responsibilities are categorized into professional, security, industry, sales, maintenance, and administrative support groups.

View our current job openings and application procedures online: http://www.nd.gov/hrms/jobs/ PO BOX 1898 • BISMARCK, ND 58502-1898 • EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Metropolitan Police Department

300 Indiana Avenue NW • Washington, DC 20001

One of the ten largest local police agencies in the United States, the MPDC is the primary law enforcement agency for the District of Columbia. MPDC of today is on the forefront of technological crime fighting advances, from highly developed advances in evidence analysis to state-of the-art-information technology.

Whether you’re interested in becoming a police officer or have your eye on a civilian job, MPD can be the perfect fit for you.

Starting pay is $53,750.

For more information or to apply online visit:

www.joinmpd.dc.gov

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EnergySolutions is an international nuclear services company.

With over 2,000 world-class professionals, EnergySolutions is a global leader in the safe recycling, processing and disposal of nuclear material. EnergySolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EnergySolutions is always looking for bright, energetic people to join our growing team.

To view current open positions and apply online visit:

www.energysolutions.com

The Metropolitan Police Department, Government of the District of Columbia, is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to maintaining a diverse, high quality work force. If you apply for the position of police officer, you will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap or political affiliation.

As an internationally accredited law enforcement agency, our mission is to enhance the quality of life in Henrico County through innovative crime prevention strategies and partnerships.

HENRICO COUNTY POLICE

7721 East Parham Road Richmond, VA 23294

For current employment opportunities visit:

www.henricopolice.org

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, 21 years of age with a High School diploma or a GED certificate.

Henrico County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability.

SMG is the “gold standard” in public facility management. No municipality or outside management company can match the breadth and range of our capabilities. Since SMG was founded in 1977, we have brought more than 230 facilities under management worldwide. SMG is known as a tireless advocate for the municipalities we represent. We have the programs, systems and talent in place to ensure that all SMGmanaged facilities run smoothly and every event we host feels like a celebration to patrons, fans and guests.

www.azjobconnection.gov www.smgworld.com SMG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Tarrant County is an urban county located in the north central part of Texas. Fort Worth serves as the county seat to a county population of approximately 1.7 million citizens.

Tarrant County is now home to a diverse spectrum of businesses and lifestyles. Cattle and agriculture, as well as aerospace companies and defense contractors, play a major role in the economic foundation of the County.

To learn more about us, please visit

www.tarrantcounty.com

100 EAST WEATHERFORD • FORT WORTH, TX 76196-0105 • EOE

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