How Governments Solve the Unemployment Problem

How Governments Solve the Unemployment Problem I found this yesterday it is across the pond in Europe: Council helps jobless women find a rich man to keep them. I have a hard time believing this is really true, so if it is a hoax, forgive me for spending time on it.  If it isnt they are giving women make-overs (because thats how you win a rich man, by looking hot), they are hoping to save welfare payments equal to €400,000 by marrying off 70 jobless, single women (who need make-overs) they are investing €1,400 (about $2k USD) into each women which includes image make-overs as well as social skills and presentation They will get the women registered at a local marriage bureau Crazy, isnt it?  And you thought the government was getting involved enough in the unemployment scene! Less than 10 women have signed up so far in the article the councils plan is even called a scheme (I think that is a translation thing, though).  Locals are calling it unethical.  Heres the article I read. Okay, that was (hopefully) good for a laugh, but let me pose to you: what role should YOUR government play in unemployment?  I wrote about this in the following posts (one for Republicans, one for Democrats), and Mike Arrington wrote something similar (for businesses) here. How Governments Solve the Unemployment Problem I found this yesterday it is across the pond in Europe: Council helps jobless women find a rich man to keep them. I have a hard time believing this is really true, so if it is a hoax, forgive me for spending time on it.  If it isnt they are giving women make-overs (because thats how you win a rich man, by looking hot), they are hoping to save welfare payments equal to €400,000 by marrying off 70 jobless, single women (who need make-overs) they are investing €1,400 (about $2k USD) into each women which includes image make-overs as well as social skills and presentation They will get the women registered at a local marriage bureau Crazy, isnt it?  And you thought the government was getting involved enough in the unemployment scene! Less than 10 women have signed up so far in the article the councils plan is even called a scheme (I think that is a translation thing, though).  Locals are calling it unethical.  Heres the article I read. Okay, that was (hopefully) good for a laugh, but let me pose to you: what role should YOUR government play in unemployment?  I wrote about this in the following posts (one for Republicans, one for Democrats), and Mike Arrington wrote something similar (for businesses) here. How Governments Solve the Unemployment Problem I found this yesterday it is across the pond in Europe: Council helps jobless women find a rich man to keep them. I have a hard time believing this is really true, so if it is a hoax, forgive me for spending time on it.  If it isnt they are giving women make-overs (because thats how you win a rich man, by looking hot), they are hoping to save welfare payments equal to €400,000 by marrying off 70 jobless, single women (who need make-overs) they are investing €1,400 (about $2k USD) into each women which includes image make-overs as well as social skills and presentation They will get the women registered at a local marriage bureau Crazy, isnt it?  And you thought the government was getting involved enough in the unemployment scene! Less than 10 women have signed up so far in the article the councils plan is even called a scheme (I think that is a translation thing, though).  Locals are calling it unethical.  Heres the article I read. Okay, that was (hopefully) good for a laugh, but let me pose to you: what role should YOUR government play in unemployment?  I wrote about this in the following posts (one for Republicans, one for Democrats), and Mike Arrington wrote something similar (for businesses) here.

2 Important Lessons From The Far East

2 Important Lessons From The Far East You probably played the game “telephone” when you were a kid. To play, everyone sits in a circle and someone whispers a word into the next person’s ear until that message travels through the whole circle. When the message reaches the last person, they say it out loud and everyone laughs because it’s not what they heard. Just like the game of telephone, many of the sacred practices that originated in the East have changed from their original, authentic structure. This is understandable, to a degree. Cultural differences might require some changes to get people to adopt the practices or be able to better engage in them. However, there’s always a price when sacred knowledge is altered. When kept true to their origins, practices like yoga can literally save people’s lives. Whether you’re into yoga, pranayama, or Malla Khamb, if you’re on a path that draws you to Eastern spiritual practices, it’s important to understand the following distinctions: Kriyas are more than daily disciplines In the West, meditation is often seen as a discipline. Some people have even gotten into the habit of meditating daily. Meditating is great â€" it’s the habit that presents the problem. A habit is a compulsion; you can’t be present and engage in a habit at the same time. When a practice becomes a habit, its effects are non-existent. To be effective with any practice, you’ve got to be present like it’s the first time you’re doing it, even when you’re doing it day after day. Although it’s normal in the West, it would be a mistake to approach a kriya as if it were just another 20-minute block of time on your calendar. Another difference between a discipline in the West and a kriya from the East is that kriyas are intentionally crafted for benefit beyond the physical; disciplines aren’t. How many times have you repeated a positive affirmation or mantra and nothing happened? We’ve all done it. However, it’s not the words that have the power. Where kriyas get their power Traditionally, spiritual teachers create their own kriyas for their students. These kriyas aren’t just random actions and breathing patterns, they’re derived directly from ancient scripture and designed to help the practitioner become the essence of what the scripture teaches. These kriyas have a profound impact on the practitioner’s life when done with absolute presence. One of the most powerful kriyas is the Sudarshan Kriya, created by Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. This kriya has been taught to more than 6 million people in 152 countries worldwide, helping people relieve stress and access reservoirs of energy and inner silence in life. “Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) is a special breath technique that calms the mind and energizes the body,” explains Art of Living.  â€œSudarshan means “proper vision” and kriya is a Sanskrit term for “purifying action.” Here purifying means to make sattvic â€"  balanced, centered and calm.” People experience profound results from this kriya, not because they go through the motions but because they’ve been trained to be present with what they’re doing. Yoga is not just physical exercise While you can grab a beer and head to yoga in the West, that wouldn’t happen in the East. Not only is beer not part of yoga, but yoga itself has been misunderstood in the West. Yoga poses, known as asanas, are just one aspect of the larger system designed to achieve optimal living. Yoga can only be fully understood when its history and philosophy are understood (and lived). The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali are considered the core teachings of yoga. Known as the father of yoga, Patañjali, a Hindu scholar, condensed the messages of many traditions into 196 aphorisms known The Yoga Sutras. These principle truths express how people can develop greater focus, clarity, and self-awareness. This article from Elephant Journal does an excellent job explaining the depth of the Yoga Sutras, and is worth reading. Commenting on the difference between these Sutras and the Ten Commandments of the West, the author explains that the Sutras provide more than a list of dos and don’ts. The Sutras aim to help people develop a powerful set of interpersonal skills like patience and fearlessness. The author writes, “what does life look like when we become kinder to those around us, supporting and promoting family members, friends, and colleagues? What does it mean to have the emotional energy to show people that you generally care about them and respect them, and that you are truly there and present for them? When we take the yamas into our lives, the results can be absolutely transformative on so many levels.” The physical aspect of yoga is designed to prepare the body to live fully into these principles; both are equally important.

Top 5 Gifts for College Girls

Top 5 Gifts for College Girls College girls aren’t that hard to buy gifts for when you try to think back to your own days in college and think about all the things you needed that you just couldn’t spare money for. This list will hopefully help to give you a better idea of what college girls really want. If this list still doesn’t help you out completely, you can check out Gifts To Last for even more ideas to get college girls. Cute Stationary Stationary is something all college girls are going to need throughout college, without a doubt. One of the best ways to stay motivated for studying is to have stationary that matches and that has a cute theme. Getting her a nice set of stationary that will last a long time will make a big impact on her studying as a whole and she’ll definitely be grateful for it once she sees how fasts her pens run out while she’s in college. A Good Calendar College girls are going to have a busy schedule. Between tests, tasks and all the social obligations, she might find it hard to keep track of all their responsibilities. A nice calendar will help them to do this and at the same time it will be great gift. Get them a calendar with a theme that you know they’ll like and if you don’t know them that well, get a minimalistic one that will fit with any theme she might already have in her room. Storage Crates Cute storage crates will make dorm room living a lot easier. Buy them in a size that will easily be able to slide under a bed so she can make the most of her space and keep her room clutter free. Living with a roommate will mean her space will be limited and dorm rooms aren’t really know for being very big and with lots of room to store things. That’s why storage crates are an essential for all college students and even more for college girls who generally have a bit more to store. A Portable Charger College girls are always on the go and being out with a dead phone can be a big inconvenience, especially if she relies on mobile app based services like Uber to get around. Get her a portable charger that she can keep in her handbag or backpack for those emergencies when she needs her phone but the battery has run out. A Backpack College girls are always on the go and that means they’ll always need to be carrying a backpack with them to keep their books and other essentials close by. Chances are that she already has a backpack, but having a backup will definitely come in handy. The times that a backpack has broken and a girl has to walk around carrying her books in her arms are too many to count. She’ll be infinitely grateful for the backup bag when disaster strikes.

The Perpetual Rookie Mindset

The Perpetual Rookie Mindset Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'iX4pRlmFQllsjZl-rVjp0g',sig:'S3q2MxpuN9Josvkat1lxdFTvrTSVyzuad4VxP-_0a7U=',w:'509px',h:'339px',items:'184313912',caption: false ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); “The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.” ?  Albert Einstein Liz Wiseman is the author of Rookie Smarts: Why Learning Beats Knowing in the New Game of Work and she wants to change the way we view people who are new to their role. “My hope is that we begin to see the term rookie as a badge of honor, rather than a burden.” Wiseman says that the best performers, the ones with true imagination and innovation mindsets, maintain a rookie mindset throughout their careers. Peter Drucker, one of the most revered management minds in the world, rejected the title “guru,” saying that it was only used so much “because ‘charlatan’ is too long to fit into headlines.” Colleagues said about him that one of his most important attributes was an insatiable curiosity about the world around him. Wiseman says that curiosity is one of the hallmarks of a perpetual rookie mindset. She writes, “Instead of clinging to a false sense of mastery, they live and work perpetually on the steep side of the learning curve. These leaders aren’t just rookies by circumstance; they are rookies by choice and through deliberate practice. It is a choice that is available to each of us.” Here are her keys to a deliberate rookie mindset. Curiosity: I love Wiseman’s definition of this trait. “Curiosity grows from a deep-seated belief that what you don’t know is more interesting than what you do know.” She says that true curiosity oriented outward, focused on other people, and interested in others’ ideas and concerns. There are two kinds of curiosity: specific, aimed at digging deeper into a subject that interest you, and diversive, which leads you to explore a lot of sources that challenge you. This kind of curiosity encourages new insights and links to ideas that might not have been connected before. Humility: Even when they’ve achieved mastery, perpetual rookies manage to remember that they don’t know everything; in fact, they don‘t know what they might not know. Wiseman writes, “When we recognize our own limitations, we seek guidance and remain open to correction.” Veterans run the risk of hubris (Wiseman calls it the “common cold of the smart and successful”) which can be deadly to new ideas and innovation. Successful and smart people who have the courage to admit that they don’t know something can transform a team â€" even a whole company. Too often, though, they feel compelled to bluff their way through a problem rather than open themselves up to learning instead of teaching. Playfulness: Rookies bring playfulness into everything they do, because they consider their work to be another form of play. Wiseman writes that several workplace studies indicate that “that humor strengthens relationships, reduces stress, and increases empathy.” Fun makes time go faster and keeps people more engaged on difficult tasks. Being Deliberate: Wiseman writes that rookies, while having fun, are also deliberate and mindful about what they’re trying to accomplish. Part of this delierate mindset is not jumping to obvious conclusions. Taking time to research, think more deeply about a problem, even sleep on it, after you think you have an answer allows you to, as Wiseman writes, “clear the cache” so you’re able to come to a conclusion based on what’s in front of you rather than what you already knew. The art of maintaining a rookie mindset is knowing when to toggle back to a veteran mindset when it’s needed. Veterans who know how to access their rookie smarts become more innovative and more collaborative at the beginning of projects. But they know how to switch back on their deep experience, authority and confidence when it comes to managing a project. Do you have the courage to think like a rookie and manage like a veteran?   Leave a comment and let me know.

#72 - Career Expert Series - Global Careers - Chizzy Igbokwe

#72 - Career Expert Series - Global Careers - Chizzy Igbokwe The Career Insider Podcast Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSSForEpisode 72of The CareerMetis Podcast, we will be hearing from a Chizzy Igbokwewho will be talking to use about the different type of global careers.This interview is part of the “Career Expert Series“.evalGuest Introduction â€" Chizzy IgbokweevalChizzy Igbokwe found her calling during one specific college class.She was less motivated and committed during that time, and was all set to attend class without taking it seriously, when all of a sudden her professor began to speak about working abroad in Japan.That specific piece of information caught her attention, and changed her career trajectory, and ultimately her entire life.Episode Summary1. Chizzy talks about working abroad, how it has completely changed her life for the better, and the various experiences and motivations behind continuing to have a global career.2. She also explains the difference between Digital Nomads, Ex pats, and Jet-setters when it comes to world travel.3. She describes the style of travel that each type of person does, and the risk involved with them.eval4.She talks about the different points that people come to her with when starting to examine the idea of traveling abroad.5. She offers some insights on those issues, and talks about the various things people tend to look for in destinations, and why some countries are more popular choices than others.6. Chizzy shares the challenges that present themselves once a person has selected the country they wish to live in.7. She describes the types of mental blocks and resistances that people go through, as well as the things that can be put in place to aid with it.eval8. She also talks about the importance of community, and being open minded when exploring the notion of traveling and working abroad.Quotes“You can work outside of the places you are from”“Your gifts are not for you, and your pain is not for you”“I want to pick up and leave everything I know”“The hardest part of this journey is actually the mental piece”“When you’re aware of the mental challenges, because everyone has them, that’s when you set yourself up for success”“Resistance happens, and successful people understand that and prepare for that”“Getting caught up in our “shoulds” gets us into trouble”LinksTo learn more about Chizzy Igbokwe’s work visit herwebsite.evalYou can also connect with her onLinkedIn.Join her global Facebook communitywhere she brings in guest experts to do free training for her members.Intro Music provided courtesy of Accelerated Ideas (www.accelerated-ideas.com). Soundtrack â€" Siren KickbackEnding Music provided courtesy of Accelerated Ideas (www.accelerated-ideas.com). Soundtrack â€" No Need to Rush

Interview Strategy-Focus on the Things You Can Control

Interview Strategy-Focus on the Things You Can Control A recent post on recruiter Stephanie A. Lloyds blog, Radiant Verocity, lists 75 reasons why a job seeker may not get the job. The point? The interview process can be extremely subjective. You cant make people like you or force them to think you are the best fit for the job. Some aspects of interviewing and landing a job just arent in your control. Stephanie recommends rather than second guessing yourself or feeling defeated examine your interview strategy and make note of what could be improved in the future.While you cant control every aspect of the interview, you certainly can control the way you prepare for an interview. And by being prepared and ready to showcase strong stories of success and a compelling value proposition, there is a greater likelihood that you will be seen as a strong fit and someone who could quickly contribute to the organization.One of the best ways to prepare for an interview is to write down all your stories of success in your current and past jobs. Next look for the common themes within these stories of success and identify stories that demonstrate your impact on the businessparticularly how you have helped the companies you have supported make money, save money, save time, grow the business, keep the business, or create new product. Next match these stories to potential interview questions and make decisions on which stories you could showcase to prove you have the particular competency the hiring authority is asking about in the interview question.Remember, when you walk into an interview, you are often an unknown. The hiring manager needs to feel confident that there is little risk in hiring you and that you will be able to get up to speed and perform the job successfully quickly. Strong stories of success help mitigate the risk and make hiring managers feel confident in you and your abilities. Strong stories of success also help strengthen rapport with the hiring manager and increase your likeablility.Take charge of the parts of the hiring process you can control and dont sweat the things you cant. There will be times when the job is filled internally or the chemistry between you and the hiring manager just isnt there. It happens to everyone. Accept it and move on. Invest your energy in honing your interview skills, creating and maintaining an impeccable online identity campaign, and targeting companies with cultures that are in synch with what is important to you. This combination of research and preparation may help increase the chances of being seen as the perfect fit during your next interview.

Writing a Premed Objective in Resume

Writing a Premed Objective in ResumeWriting a premed objective in resume is important for students who are preparing for med school. It can be the first thing that you talk about when interviewing or when you're getting ready to go back to school. It will determine whether or not you're accepted into the school and what types of training you'll need. So, how do you write one?Here are some different things you can put in it: Why you want to go to medical school. Maybe your parent is a doctor or you want to get into the field yourself because you want to help people. These are all important.What is the premed program for you? What are the requirements for admission? Here is a list of schools you should look into.If it's a junior college or community college, you may want to include your GPA. If you've been at it long enough you can ask for letters of recommendation from your teachers. If you're applying to med school for the first time, you may want to talk to friends or family members to find out if they know anyone who's gone to med school and if they're currently attending. It may be a good idea to ask them about their experiences with schools.You also want to have proof of your interest in the field of medicine, such as having participated in any programs, workshops, etc. You want to set yourself apart from the other applicants, but don't just put in too much information about yourself. Remember that most schools don't have a lot of room to personalize.Also, remember that if you're applying for a scholarship or if you're already getting into a program like dental school, you may want to tell them that you already have your own medical degree. This can give them an idea of what type of training you've had and what kind of job you're looking for.One last thing to do is do some good research. Find a few schools in your state that have scholarships for students who are premed students. This can give you a sense of what the school is like and you may be able to ma ke decisions about where you'll go based on the schools that are good.Make sure that you give a good reason why you want to go to med school. Then, write a premed objective in resume. This will show the admissions department that you've done your research and you've got an idea of what kind of career you want to pursue.