Rotary Snow Plow Joins ASME Landmark Roster

Rotary Snow Plow Joins ASME Landmark Roster Rotary Snow Plow Joins ASME Landmark Roster Rotary Snow Plow Joins ASME Landmark RosterThe Northern Pacific Rotary Snow Plow No. 2, the first machine to reliably remove deeply packed snow from railroad tracks, was designated as an ASME historic mechanical engineering landmark in a ceremony held in Duluth, Minn., on April 16. (Photos by Wil Haywood, ASME Public Information)The Northern Pacific Rotary Snow Plow No. 2, the oldest rotary snow plow still in existence, became ASMEs 257th historic mechanical engineering landmark in a ceremony held in Duluth, Minn., on April 16. The designation ceremony, which was held at the Lake oben liegend Railroad Museum, was attended by members of the Minnesota Section and University of Minnesota-Duluth Student Section as well as enthusiasts and representatives and trustees from the museum.The first machine to reliably remove deeply packed snow from railroad tracks, the now retired Snow Plow No. 2 is on perma nent display at the railroad museum. Powered by a locomotive-type steam engine, the Northern Pacific Rotary Snow Plow No. 2 employed a bi-directional rotating wheel with blades, and was propelled by several locomotives. ASME Past President Richard J. Goldstein (pictured) presented the bronze landmark plaque to Timothy Schandel, curator of the Lake Superior Railroad Museum, during the ceremony. The plow, which was built in 1887 by Cooke Locomotive Machine Works of Patterson, N.J. remained in service for 81 years, originally serving in the Cascade Mountain region of the western North America before it was moved east to clear railroad tracks in Minnesota and North Dakota.The Northern Pacific Rotary Snow Plow No. 2 was nominated for ASME landmark position by the University of Minnesota-Duluth Student Section, and championed by student section member Adam Broderius, who led the yearlong effort to have the plow designated as an ASME landmark.The bronze landmark plaque was presented to Timothy Schandel, curator of the Lake Superior Railroad Museum, by ASME Past President Richard J. Goldstein during the designation ceremony. Goldstein, an ASME Fellow and Honorary Member, served as ASMEs 115th president from 1996 to 1997. ASME History and Heritage Representative Herman Viegas also attended the April 16 event. Herman Viegas, ASME History and Heritage representative, at the April 16 landmark designation ceremony. The Northern Pacific Rotary Snow Plow No. 2 was the second ASME landmark to be designated in the state of Minnesota, following the Thermo King Refrigeration Unit, which was named an ASME landmark in 1996.For more information on the ASME History and Heritage Landmarks Program, and to view the complete list of ASME mechanical engineering landmarks, visit www.asme.org/about-asme/engineering-history/landmarks/about-the-landmarks-program.

Email Etiquette Tips for Job Seekers

Email Etiquette Tips for Job SeekersEmail Etiquette Tips for Job SeekersWhen you are job searching, youll likely use schmelzglasle for a number of reasons. You might send anschmelzglasle asking about job openings, or anschmelzglas titelbild letter with a resumeattached. You might send networking emailles asking contacts for help with your job search. You will likely also send email thank-you messages after interviews. When you use email to job search, its important that all your communications are as professional as they would be if you were writing an old-fashioned paper letter. Heres information on all you need to know about job search email etiquette,includingwhat to put in your job search emails, how to format your emails, and how to make sure your email messages are read. Email Etiquette Tips for Job Seekers Set Up a job search email account.When youre looking for a job, its a good idea to set up an email account just for job searching. That way your professional email wont get mixed in with your personal mail. There are a variety of free web-based email services, like Gmail and Yahoo, that you can use. Youll be able to check your email online from any computer, so using webmail is a good way to stay on top of your job search. Be sure you have an email account name that is appropriate for business use, i.e. firstname.lastnamegmail.com rather than cutegirlhotmail.com. Once youve set up the account, send yourself a few test messages to make sure you can send and receive mail. Use this email account for all your job search communications to apply for jobs, post your resume, and connect with your contacts. Be sure to check your account frequently so that you can respond immediately to employers who are interested in hiring you. Also set up your job search email on your smartphone so you can get notifications instantly. Dont use your work email account.Many companies monitor email communications, and you dont want to get caughtjob searching from work. Dont use your work email address for job searching or networking. Dont send resumes and cover letters from your work email account or use that email address when you apply for jobs online. Send your email to a specific person.When possible, send your email to a contact person, rather than a general email box. Send a copy to yourself, so you have a record of the emails you have sent and the jobs youve applied to. Use a clear subject line.Your email message needs asubject line. If you leave the subject blank, the email isprobably going to end up in a spam mailbox or be deleted. Make sure you list the position you are applying for in thesubject lineof your email message, so the employer knows what job you are applying for. You might want to include your name in the subject as well. Below are two examples of appropriate subject lines Subject Line Communications Director PositionSubject Line Marketing Associate Position / Your Name Choose a simplefont.Avoid ornate, difficult-to-read fonts. Us e abasic fontlike Times New Roman, Arial, or Cambria. Dont use color in your text, either. Use size 10 or 12 point, so that the email is easy to read, without being too big. Write like its a business letter.In general, your email messages should look a lot likebusiness letters. They should include words, not acronyms, slang or emoticons. The email letters should be written in full sentences and paragraphs. Begin with a salutation, and end with a send-off and yoursignature. The only difference between an email and a business letter is that in an email you dont need to include the employers contact information, the date, and your information in the top left corner. Keep it brief.People tend to skim, or even ignore,very long emails. Keep your email brief and to the point. Include a signature.Include anemail signaturewith your contact information, so its easy for the hiring manager to get in touch with you. Including a link to your LinkedIn profile is a good way to give the hiring manag er more information on your skills and abilities. Below is a sample email signature FirstName LastNameEmail AddressPhoneLinkedIn Profile URL (Optional) Edit, edit, edit.Make sure you proofread your email for grammar and spelling errors. Clear writingis just as important in an email as it is in a business letter. Send a test message.Before you send your email, send the message to yourself to check that the formatting works. Also, make sure that any files you attached are easy to open. If everything looks good, resend the email to the employer. Email Message Content If you have a contact person, address your email to Dear Mr./Ms. LastName. If you dont, address your email to Dear Hiring Manager or simply start with the first paragraph of your message. When youapply for a job via email, copy and paste yourcover letter into the email messageor write your cover letter in the body of an email message. If the job posting asks you to send your resume as an attachment, send your resume as a PDF or a Word document. No matter your purpose for emailing, be clear about why you are writing and the purpose of your email message. Include this information early on in the email. The reader is much more likely to respond if they know, at a glance, why youre reaching out to them.

Important Job Skills for Legal Secretaries

Important Job Skills for Legal SecretariesImportant Job Skills for Legal SecretariesNot to be confused with paralegals, legal secretaries fill vital roles in law firms across the country. While paralegals often perform attorney duties under supervision from an attorney, legal secretaries must keep track of all details circling the law firm. Law has been and always will be a world of red tape and semantics. Attorneys must be fully prepared for each and every legal proceeding. As such, attorneys and paralegals alike depend heavily on their legal secretaries. What Kind of Skills Do You Need to Be a Legal Secretary? The role oflegal secretaries, also known as attorney administrative assistants or legal assistants, has evolved in the past two decades. As with everything else, technology continues to transform the traditional law sekretariat. Legal secretaries must transcend conventional roles of typing and answering phones to overseeing high-value activities between attorneys and clie nts and with regards to legal proceedings. Legal secretaries do what any administrative assistant might do, except that the legal world is a bit more convoluted. All deadlines are priority, and a minor detail overlooked could jeopardize the case of a client or merit legal action from opposing attorneys. Types of Legal Secretary Skills Legal secretary roles have evolved over time. These skills will help you succeed in single attorney offices and law firms. Technology Skills Manyattorneyshave neither the time nor expertise to operate law office technology well. They rely on tech-savvy legal secretaries to perform a variety of computer-based tasks such as building spreadsheets, preparing presentations, auditing timesheets, managing invoices, creating/typing documents, maintaining calendars, and tracking deadlines. Therefore, legal secretaries who are proficient in a variety of computer software applications will have the mostcareer opportunities. Some of the most common technol ogies that legal secretaries must master include Word Processing SoftwareMicrosoft Office SuitePresentationInformation ManagementDigital File OrganizationData Backup SoftwareBillingInvoicingTranscriptionDesktop PublishingVideoconferencingEmail Management Interpersonal Skills Legal secretaries interact daily with attorneys, paralegals, staff, clients, opposing counsel, judicial personnel, vendors, and more. Therefore, top-notch interpersonal andcommunication skillsare essential. In addition to face-to-face contact, secretaries communicate by email, telephone, and video conferencing systems. ReceptionPhone EtiquetteOral CommunicationEmotional IntelligenceInitiativeFormalityBearing Written Communication Do you think that attorneys compose their own written correspondence?Think again. Legal secretaries are frequently responsible for drafting routine correspondence and file memos, in addition to proofreading legal documents for pleadings, briefs, discovery, and transactional purp oses. Writing is an integral part of the legal secretarys job those that develop strong writing skills will become indispensable to the attorneys they assist. Email CompositionFollowing Strict Document FormatsAttention to DetailCover LettersStrong Grammar SkillsTranscription Organizational Skills Attorneys are notoriously disorganized. Since legal secretaries are the attorneys right-hand man or woman,organizational skillsare essential to efficiently manage a law practice orcorporate legal department. Legal secretaries must maintain paper and electronic files, manage projects, track multiple deadlines, maintain calendars, schedule meetings, organize events and keep everything orderly and accessible. Attention to DetailCalendar ManagementFile ManagementConfidential Information ManagementTranscriptionProcess of Packaging and Sending Legal DocumentsReceiving and Organizing AffidavitsNote Taking Transcription Skills Transcription skills are foundational to secretarial practice.In addition to a fast typing speed (employer requirements vary from 50 to 100 words per minute), active listening skills are required tocomprehend voice dictation files. Strong grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and language skills are necessary as well an understanding of legal terminology. As mentioned above, secretaries must be proficient in word processing applications and transcription equipment. Active ListeningTypingWord Processing SoftwareAudio Recording DevicesMemoryWritten Communication Attention to Detail Attention to detail is critical in the legal profession. For example, typing $600,000 in a settlement offer instead of $60,000 could cost your firm a client. Legal secretaries handle the minutiae of daily law practice, and attention to detail is important in nearly every secretarial task from drafting and proofreading documents to scheduling meetings and calendaring deadlines. Note TakingAttentiveAuditingInductive ReasoningDeductive ReasoningData EntryAccuracyProactive Familiarity With Legal Documents and Terminology Whats the difference between a secretary and alegalsecretary?Legal secretaries are familiar with all things pertaining to law and court proceedings. Terms like subpoena,pro se, andvoir dire dont confuse legal secretaries. They understand the nuance of legal procedure and know how to create and format pleadings,discovery and transactional documents. Trial BriefAmicus BriefAppellate BriefReply BriefInterrogatoriesAppeals ProcessWills TestamentsLegal Complaints, Appeals, AnswersQuitclaim DeedWarranty DeedRequesting Subpoenas Teamwork Teamwork is crucial to the role of legal secretaries in delivering legal services. In all practice settings- from large corporate legal departments to solo practitioners- legal secretaries must team with attorneys, paralegals, secretaries,file clerks, vendors, and others to deliver legal services effectively. The most efficient legal secretaries know how to get along with co-workers and collaborate wi th third parties to get the job done. Active ListeningOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationProblem SensitivityCollaboration Multitasking Skills Most legal secretaries work for more than one person on more than one file. Performing multiple tasks simultaneously should be second-nature to a competent legal secretary. They know how to juggle multiple assignments and competing priorities and how to manage growing workloads in todays busy law office where one person frequently performs the job ofthree. Attention to DetailTime ManagementPrioritizationDelegationSchedulingStress Tolerance Research Skills Legal secretaries perform Internet research for a multitude of tasks such as finding directions, gathering client information, researching the competition and locating expert witnesses. Many legal secretaries, particularly those in small law offices, also performparalegalduties, including legal research, cite checking and tracking down case law. Learning legal research platforms s uch as Westlaw or Lexis/Nexis can give you a competitive edge. Reading ComprehensionInterviewingNote TakingNoticing TrendsData AnalysisInductive ReasoningDeductive ReasoningResearch Law Software More Legal Secretary Skills TroubleshootingSocial Media ManagementProofreadingRevisingDraftingSpellingProper Use of Search EnginesReport WritingFinal Manuscript ProductionMark-upsDevelop and Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)DeadlinesMultilingualFriendlinessAdaptabilityEfficiencyCritical ThinkingComplianceBookkeepingProfessionalismCustomer ServiceResiliencePretrial AgreementsFax MachinesMaintain Law LibrariesManage Case FilesLexisNexisPACER How to Make Your Skills Stand Out Add Relevant Skills to Your ResumeBe sure tohighlight the skills above in your summaryand work history. Law firms care about your experience and attention to detail, particularly in how you construct your resume.Highlight Skills in Your Cover LetterDo not waste words in your letter. Since creating cover let ters is a significant part of your job as legal assistant, stick to the point anddemonstrate your ability to be clear and direct.Use Skill Words in Your Job InterviewBe prepared to discuss types of projects youve managed in other roles without violating a clients confidentiality at other law firms. Do not be afraid to describe how you used the skills above in other roles outside of the legal world if the scenario is applicable to the role you seek.

What a Music Publishing Company Does

What a Music Publishing Company DoesWhat a Music Publishing Company DoesIf you are a songwriter and you have a publishing deal, the music publishing companies will manage your songs and make sure that all of the royalties to which you are entitled are being collected. They will usually actively move to make your songs work harder. In exchange, the music publisherbei will get a cut of income generated by your songs. Role of a Music Publishing Company First off, dont confuse a music publishing company with a record label. While both share many of the same goals for their songwriters, publishers provide a wider array of services. A music publishers role is to make deals with songwriters, promote the songs their songwriters compose to musicians and anyone else who may need a song for whatever reason (advertising, a movie, a promotional campaign, etc.), issue licenses for the use of the songs they represent and collect licensing fees. This work is usually referred to as the administra tion of a song. Different Styles Some publishing companies are extremely hands-on and get involved in everything from the creative process to heavy promotion. For instance, many publishing companies have a partie/department devoted to providing feedback to songwriters on their work, making suggestions for new directions and matching songwriters up for collaborative efforts they think may produce interesting results. The companies that get deeply involved with the creative process are also the ones who tend to be significantly proactive when it comes to placing their songwriters work and soliciting new opportunities for their rosters. Other publishing companies are far less engaged with their clients. They tend to evaluate a composition, make a decision about its profitability potential and then purchase a chunk of its royalties. These companies offer little, if any, creative support to their songwriters and are more reactive than proactive when it comes to seeking licensing oppo rtunities. Although they will still handle the administration of the songs on their rosters, they tend to respond to offers rather than going out and trying to generate them. Types of Companies In addition to there being different styles of music publishing, there are also different types of publishing companies. These mirror the different types of record labels that exist, and in fact, many publishing companies are associated with or own record labels. The types of music publishing companies are Major - These are the big boys, associated with the Big ThreelabelsMajor Affiliated - These are the independent publishing companies that have deals with the majors to handle their licensing administration. Think of these like major distributed independent record labels.Independent - These publishing companies handle their own administration in-house without the aid of one of the majors. They are also self-funded.Writer-Publishers - It is not uncommon for a songwriter to handle his or h er own publishing. If the workload demands, they may hire someone to handle to handle their song administration for them, but this person is an employee of the songwriter who gets a salary/hourly rate/flat fee for their work - not a representative from a publishing company that takes a cut of the income generated by a song. How They Make Money For music publishers, earning money is all about licensing fees and royalties. There are several different royalty streams of which a publisher will get a cut, but some of these royalties are not exclusive to them. Depending on the circumstances, they may share a royalty with the master owner. In terms of song ownership, a publisher usually gets a 50 percent stake in a track. In other words, theoriginal copyright owner (the songwriter) assigns the publisher a portion of the copyright for a song to the publisher. Making a Deal As a songwriter, a deal with a good publishing company can significantly increase your earning potential. Howe ver, publishing deals can be complicated and signing the wrong deal can leave you burned for many years to come. Always seek legal advice before making a publishing deal.

The new important work leave caring for a sick relative

The new important work leave caring for a sick relativeThe new important work leave caring for a sick relativeWhile many kinds of work leave get more attention - maternity leave, sick leave, even pawternity leave - there is one kind that is becoming pervasive but unacknowledged leave for a sick relative.Inevitably the day comes at work when you immediately have a decision to make take time off to care for your relative, or continue to work while someone else tends to them?The Pew Research Center released an articlelast week saying that 23% of Americans reported having taken leave from work to care for a family member with a serious health condition. An additional one-in-four say that if this hasnt happened to them already, its at least somewhat likely that it will in the future.The articlealso points out that among adults who were employed in the past two years, 11% leftto care for an ill relative, compared to 7% who left work after a birth or adoption, according to a separate Pew Research Center studyfrom 2017.If you want to leave work when a loved one is really ill, your decision to do so will depend on both the law and maybe even how you think youll be perceived when you do.The Family and Medical Leave Act covers only some sicknessesThe law doesnt cover all leave, so employers have a wide berth. The Family and Medical Leave Act lumps together taking time off work to tend toan immediate family member who has a serious health condition, an employees newborn baby, adoption and foster care processes, andmedical leave when the employee is unable to work because of a serious health condition,according to the United States Department of Labor.If a worker is covered by the law,he or she will have up to 2 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave each year, during which group health benefits must stay in place.The FMLA applies to all public institutions, all public and private elementary and secondary schools, and companies that have at least 50 workers, but employees a lso have to meet specific criteria.ButFMLA applies to serious conditions only, usually involving hospitalization - a parent requiring a childs cold will still have to take a vacation day or a sick day.A bill to amend the FMLA to allow time off from work after the death of a son or daughter welches introduced in the House of Representatives on March 16.The Society for Human Resource Management reported that the bill wouldgive a parent who has lost a child up to 12 weeks off.Bosses think less of employees who take family leaveUnfortunately, taking time off for family could send an unwanted message to your employer.A 2013 article in Journal of Social Issues shed light on how men may be interpreted when asking for family leave in a study of 371 people.Theresearchers cited the 2000 book Unbending gender Why family and work conflict and what to do about itby Joan Williams when discussing flexibility stigmain the text. This is a term for a type of discrimination triggered whenever an empl oyee signals a need for workplace flexibility due to family responsibilities (e.g., by requesting leaves of absence or flexible hours), the article said.The researchers found thatmen seeking to take time off for family matters arent always taken seriously.The present research supported our prediction that men who ask for family leave are feminized for acting like a woman and economically punished as a result. They are also stigmatized as poor workerswhich had direct effects on their eligibility for rewards, the research articlesays.The fear of losing your job definitely plays a role in the decision to take family leave.The Pew Research Center report released yesterday said that 62% of family-leave takers who came back to work earlier than they would have liked say they thought they might risk losing their job if they took more time off. Only 37% of maternity- and paternity-leave takers say the same.Will those factors matter when a close relative is very sick? Probably not many peopl e would choose family over work in those situations. Nonetheless, leaving work to care for someone you love, and who is in grave condition is a big life decision- both professionally and emotionally.

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6 Things to Do After Attending a Career Fair

6 Things to Do After Attending a Career Fair You attended the career fair, made a few possible contacts, and gathered a big stack of business cards. Now, you are sitting at your desk, trying to figure out what your next step should be.Here are six things to do once the career fair is over1. Look Through the Business Cards You CollectedReview each card, then make notes about the conversations you had with each company rep. Write down any instructions you may have received for next steps, such as applying online for aposition or emailing your resume to the recruiter.Its vital that you take each job opening and company very seriously. Dont rush through reviewing the cards. Treat each as if it were gold it could lead to asteady paycheck if you get the job2. Add a Personal Touch to Your Job ApplicationsDoing so will help your application and resume stand out from the hundreds of competitors you may be up against.Do you have an account on LinkedIn? If not, make one Then, connect with the person with whom you spoke at the career fair. Send them a glaubenszeugnis thanking them for their time and letting them know you enjoyed meeting them. Tell them why you are interested in the job and why you think you are a good fit. Gear each message specifically to each company. Dont use one generic message for everyone.3. Send a Handwritten Thank-You Note to the People You Spoke WithYou may not believe it, but this gesture will go a long way toward endearing you to the recipient. Few people take the time to do something like this. A handwritten thank-you note willnot only help you stay top of mind, but also present you as a serious job candidate. Include your business card and/or contact information in the note.4. Update Your Resume and Cover LetterDouble-check for any misspellings. Double-check the names, dates, and any other factual information. Make sure your documents areneatly formattedand easy to read. Most employers prefer short, 1-2page re sumes. Delete any information from your resume that is not relevantto the job for which you are applying.5. Prepare for a befhigung InterviewSend your suit to the cleaners for a pressing, if needed. You want to look professional and well-groomed when you meet with the company representative. You probably researched each company before attending the fair, but you should do a little more reading to refresh your memory and check up on new developments.6. Order More Business Cards, If NecessaryThisway, even if you dont get the first job you interview for, youll still be ready to hand out cards to other contacts.Job hunting is a job itself. You must treat the search seriously, have a strategy, and present yourself the best way you can.Jaynine Howardis a military veteran whose work as a career strategist and reinvention specialist has been recognized by professional organizations throughout the nation.