3D Printing for Hollywood and Beyond at ASMEs AM3D Jason Lopes Legacy

3D Printing for Hollywood and Beyond at ASMEs AM3D Jason Lopes Legacy 3D Printing for Hollywood and Beyond at ASMEs AM3D Jason Lopes Legacy The Future of Hollywood Will Be 3D-PrintedJason Lopes commands the attention of every room he walks into ansicht days.Hes been called influential, engaging and the most interesting speaker on 3D printing todayand with 3D-printing work of his featured in Hollywood films such as Iron Man, Jurassic World, and Pacific Rim, the praise is well-deserved.Lopes is the lead systems engineer at Legacy Effects, a studio that uses additive technology, along with the talents of many artists and designers, to create stunning visuals for Hollywood and beyond.Lopes has been making the rounds at 3D-printing conferences, and in August delivered a keynote address at ASMEs AM3D conference where he spoke about how the expanding functionality of additive manufacturing (AM) is disrupting industries like his.Despite his popularity on the 3D circuit, Lopes is the first to admit his artistic work and traininghe studied film at The Art Institute of Philadelphiahave made him a bit of an oddball at AM events.When I started showing up to these events, people were just saying, Oh, thats just an artistic side, and basically not taking it as serious as it wasOh, its just Hollywood. But the amount of engineering that goes into all of our creations is absolutely phenomenal, and I can attest to our workflow that its not an easy thing to do what we do, Lopes says.Balancing art and technologyAlong with his film work, Lopess 3D printing has also appeared in video-game trailers for Call of Duty, Destiny, and Halo, as well as high-end commercials for Old Spice, GEICO, Direct TV, and mora.The breadth of Lopess work3D scanning, 3D printing, figuring out how to get ideas off of the page and into realitymeans hes had to become an expert in marrying the technology of 3D printing and the skills it takes to do special effects design.Balancing art, technology, and engin eering requires patience and hard work, especially when it comes to Legacy Effects signature armored suit, versions of which have been seen in RoboCop and Iron Man.Jason Lopes, Lead Systems Engineer at Legacy Effects, talks to Honeycomb about his job and professional experiences.Video Reel Focus FilmsPlay video Just making a suit to fit over the person thats going to be inside of it, from a conceptual standpoint, is probably one of the hardest things out there to do, because right out the gate, youre not in control of the person that theyre choosing to put inside of this artwork. If it doesnt fit the back-and-forth that needs to happen so the art isnt sacrificed is just on a whole other level, Lopes says.Creating a high-tech hero suitTheres more than what meets the eye when it comes to creating a superhero suit like the one worn by, say, Robert Downey Jr.sTony Starknamely because theres more than one suit.Dont forget, when we do a movie, especially an action movie or a superhero mov ie, you have a hero suit, and then you have stunt versions. So we need to break out of that master asset and be able to come up with each specific suit for the requirement, and the shot, Lopes says.Although Lopes and his crew try to directly manufacture pieces and skip the mold-making as often as possible to save money and time, the kollektiv typically uses 3D printing for rapid prototyping. They then add the details to create a master pattern that will eventually be cast in other materials, each with different thicknesses, flexibility, and other properties.Some suits call for lights and other electronics, requiring the designers to incorporate batteries, processor boards, and wiring harnesses into the artworkand all of this has to happen while remaining identical in appearance.Real world applications in 3DLegacy Effects 3D expertise is not only coveted by filmmakers and producers, but has become a hot-ticket item in government and industry projects that have nothing to do with ente rtainment.Jason Lopes and the Legacy Effects team created the rigid parts of this gigantic, furry walking monster for the San Diego Comic-Con 2014- using almost 4,000 hours of 3D printing time on several Stratasys printers. Image Jason Lopes.For example, a government department got in touch with Lopes and crew to collaborate on the ongoing development of its tactical assault light operator suit (TALOS), a high-tech armored, robotic suit expected to be unveiled by 2018.At the same time, the team has formed mutually beneficial relationships with those working in other fields such as aerospace, sports, medicine, and materials research.Everyone wants to have a pretty shell on top of their nice engineering to be more visually appealing, but they understand that its more than just a design skill. They see what were able to do in our time frames, and they love learning from us, Lopes says.It allows people to see things outside the box.What lies aheadThe future of 3D printing in any field i s debatable, and Lopes definitely has some opinions on whether materials will surpass hardware in terms of importance.Ive been saying since Day One, for me, I think its all materials, Lopes says. Every day you hear more and more about materials that are coming out, and whats on the horizon, and I think that just opens up more opportunities.Dont get me wrongI respect the hardware, and I think the hardware is going to advance as well, but lets face it Whats going to drive future innovation ismaterials-based, as far as Im concerned.Lopes is excited about the the newer nylons and rubber-like materials currently being used in 3D printing. But what he, and many others, would really like to see are stronger materials, particularly those that can withstand higher temperatures for right-off-the-printer usage.When we can take someones vision and directly output thatput it in their hands and call it a daythats what will be the big game-changer for us, he says. The new frontier of additive manufacturing can be intimidating to navigate fortunately, theres the ASME AM3D conference to help guide you as you integrate AM into your business. Learn more about theASME Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Conference and Expo here.Holly B. Martin is an independent writer.

New neuroscience reveals 2 rituals that will make you more mindful

New neuroscience reveals 2 rituals that will make you mora mindfulNew neuroscience reveals 2 rituals that will make you more mindfulYou want to get to work but instead you surf the internet. You want to diet but instead you eat enough candy to give an entire 2nd grade classroom type 2 diabetes. Why?You might think you lack self-control. Or that you make bad decisions. But none of these explanations ever seems to get to the bottom of whywhat-you-thinkandwhat-you-doall too frequently dont line up.What the heck is going in your brain that causes these inconsistencies? Sometimes its alfruchtwein like youre 2 different people. Or 3. Or 19.Theres a very simple answer youare19 different people. Or 4. Or 107. But what you arent is one rolle. Yeah, sounds crazy, I know. Stay with meOver 1000 years ago Buddhism - where mindfulness techniques come from - said that there is no singular you. The self does not exist.Sound like crazy nonsense? Im with you. (All 27 of you, actually.) But heres the thingBoth neuroscience and psychology are starting toagree.Sometimesyoudont act likeyoubecause there is no singular you.And this positively perplexing proposition holds the answer to why you do dumb things, procrastinate, cant follow through on your goals, and why some days it seems like everyone including you - is a total hypocrite.Strap in - were gonna turn everything you know about your grey matter upside down and give you a completelynew way of looking at your mind and how it works. Of course, well also cover how to address this issue and start getting your act together.Alright, enough foreplay. Its time for me and you (and you, and you and you) to get to workWalt Whitman, YouDoContain MultitudesThere is no you. There are alotof yous in your head.But do legit scientists really agree with such a seemingly ridiculous statement?HeresDuke psychology professor Dan Arielyour models of human behavior need to be rethought. Perhaps there is no such thing as a fully integrated human b eing. We may, in fact, be an agglomeration of multiple selves.What were talking about is the cutting edge theory of the modular mind. (Okay, its old news to Buddhist monks but cutting edge to the rest of us.)The human brain wasnt built top to bottom as a single project like Apple builds a computer. It evolved over millions of years in a very messy fashion. Various systems (or modules) came about to drive you to accomplish different tasks like seeking food, fighting, reproduction, etc. But heres the problemThey were never integrated.So these systems compete to steer the ship that is your brain. Your mind is less like a single computer operating system and more like a collection of smartphone apps where only one can be open and running at a time.Heres noted science authorRobert WrightIn this view, your mind is composed of lots of specialized modules- modules for sizing up situations and reacting to them- and its the interplay among these modules that shapes your behavior. And much of this interplay happens without conscious awareness on your part. The modular model of the mind, though still young and not fully fleshed out, holds a lot of promise. For starters, it makes sense in terms of evolution the mind got built bit by bit, chunk by chunk, and as our species encountered new challenges, new chunks would have been added. As well see, this model also helps make sense of some of lifes great internal conflicts, such as whether to cheat on your spouse, whether to take addictive drugs, and whether to eat another powdered-sugar doughnut.Now modules arent physical structures in the brain, just like apps arent hardware in your phone. Theyre software the human nature algorithms that Mother Nature coded over thousands of generations of evolution.So you want to diet but you see donuts and your brains hunger module (like the Grubhub app) hjacks control and says, Food Eat it. Now. Or you want to be nice but your minds dorfwiese app (Angry Birds) takes charge and youre sayin g things another app is really going to regret tomorrow. Youre like a walking live performance of Pixars Inside Out.Now this isnt as alien as it might sound. When you do something while drunk or tired whats the phrase you often pull out?I wasnt myself.Yeah. Exactly. Upside you can now use the royal we to describe yourself.(To learn more about the science of a successful life, check out my new bookhere.)So how do we prevent hijacking by the wrong module at the wrong time and make better decisions? First we need to learn how those inappropriate modules get hold of your steering wheelFeelings. Nothing More Than Feelings.Whichever module has the most emotional kick attached to it at any point wins the competition to be you.You see a pizza commercial and it stirs up feelings of hunger and that Grubhub app hijacks control. Then you see someone attractive, feelings stir in your nether regions, the Tinder app takes charge and your brain is under new management yet again.Under this lens, man y of the confusing and frustrating things about human behavior start to make a lot of senseOf coursepeople are hypocritical. Theyre made up of competing selves with very different goals and different information. Uncle Al is the most reasonable guy in the world - unless his politics module takes charge.Are people good or bad? Theyre both. The metaphorical angel on one shoulder and devil on the other are just different modules in the brain with different motivations.Those emotional persuasion techniques? Theyre an attempt to switch the other persons dominant module. To get them to go from that competitive Chess app to something more friendly like Facebook.Why do you lack self-control? Because now the word doesnt make any sense. Its actually selves-control. Your behavior isnt inconsistent the you in charge is inconsistent.Is it starting to click now?Heres University of Pennsylvania psychology professorRobert KurzbanSome modules are designed to gather benefits, others are designed to deliver benefits, and they exist in the same head, sometimes in conflict. In the same way, this analysis does away with the question of whether individual acts are really self-interested. Different kinds of acts advance the goals that some, but not other, modules are designed to bring about. So, both meanings of self-interest seem to be a problem because different modules have different designs, and are therefore built to bring about different outcomes.I had a girlfriend named Natalia who, whenever she got caught doing something naughty, would smirk and say, That wasnt me. That wasNatasha. I would roll my eyes but it turns out Natalia knew a lot more about neuroscience than I did. (Um, or Natasha did. Whatever. You get the point.)Youre often a slave to your emotional reactions to the world around you. You react to your context with feelings, those give one module more power than another, and that one hijacks decision-making in your brainUntil new feelings are stirred up and another module takes charge.And this happens over and over and over all day long.HeresRobert WrightThe human brain is a machine designed by natural selection to respond in pretty reflexive fashion to the sensory input impinging on it. It is designed, in a certain sense, to be controlled by that input. And a key cog in the machinery of control is the feelings that arise in response to the input. If you interact with those feelings via the natural, reflexive thirst for the pleasant feelings and the natural, reflexive aversion to the unpleasant feelings- you will continue to be controlled by the world around you.Your brain is like a car with a terrible automatic transmission. Any car fanatic knows if you want total control, you want a stick shift. You want to be able to choose which gear is engaged to best suit the current challenges ahead.But you have this horrendous automatic transmission and sooften your brain is in 1st gear on the highway and in 5th gear backing out of a parking spot and t he results are far from what you desired.(To learn the 3 secrets from neuroscience that will make you emotionally intelligent, clickhere.)So how can we replace your automatic transmission with a nice stick shift? How do we prevent your grey matter from being continually hijacked by whatever emotions well up inside you?How To Prevent Brain HijackBuddhism recognized this problem over 1000 years ago. And it also came up with a solution mindfulness meditation.But wait a second - Buddhism is areligion, right? Hold on. You can improve your body with yoga without being Hindu. And you can improve your brain through meditation without being Buddhist. Meditation is a secular tool for strengthening mental muscles.And neuroscience gives it a big thumbs up. Studies show meditation trains your brain to be less reactive to emotional swings and can prevent the wrong module from hijacking control of your brain.FromAltered Traits Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and BodyThe m editators brains were scanned while they saw disturbing images of people suffering, like burn victims. The seasoned practitioners brains revealed a lowered level of reactivity in the amygdala they were more immune to emotional hijacking. The reason their brains had stronger operative connectivity between the prefrontal cortex, which manages reactivity, and the amygdala, which triggers such reactions. As neuroscientists know, the stronger this particular link in the brain, the less a person will be hijacked by emotional downs and ups of all sorts.And this helps you make better decisions.HeresRobert WrightAfter all, one virtue of mindfulness meditation is that experiencing your feelings with care and clarity, rather than following them reflexively and uncritically, lets you choose which ones to follow- like, say, joy, delight, and love.When youre better able to cope with feelings and not just instinctively reacting to them, youre able to stay calm and resist hijacking. Andastronauts, samurai and Navy SEALsall agree that the key to making good decisions - especially under pressure - is keeping your cool.(To learn the 4 rituals from neuroscience that will make you happy, clickhere.)Great. So how do you meditate to get those powerful brain benefits?Meditation 101Dan Harriswrote the most accessible - and most entertaining - book on meditation out there10% Happier. And when I spoke to him,hereshow he explained the dead simple way to build those brain bicepsIt really involves three extremely simple steps.OneSit with your eyes closed and your back straight.Two Notice what it feels like when your breath comes in and when your breath goes out, try tobring your full attention to the feeling of your breath coming in and going out.Third step is the biggie. Every time you try to do this, your mind is going to go crazy. You are going to start thinking about all sorts of stupid things like if you need a haircut, why you said that dumb thing to your boss, whats for lunch, e tc.Every time you notice that your mind is wandering, bring your attention back to your breath and begin again.This is going to happen over and over and over again and that is meditation.By the way, youre going to suck at this. Meditation is the hardest simple thing youll ever do.Dan agreesIts not easy. You will fail a million times but the failing and starting over is succeeding. So this isnt like most things in your life where, like if you cant get up on water skis, you cant do it. Here the trying and starting again, trying and starting again, thats the whole game.But do you need to be in the midst of meditation to get the improvements? Nope. Neuroplasticity to the rescue Over time, meditation produces trait changes in the brain so that the effects persist.FromAltered Traits Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Bodythere are hints in the research that these changes are traitlike they appear not simply during the explicit instruction to perceive the stressfu l stimuli mindfully but even in the baseline state, with reductions in amygdala activation as great as 50 percent. Such lessening of the brains stress reactions appears in response not simply to seeing the gory pictures used in the laboratory but also to more real-life challengesBut getting your grey matter to seriously change itself takes time. A lot of time. Hundreds or thousands of hours of meditating. I know what youre thinking I dont have 10 years to sit cross-legged on a mountaintop. I have a job, pal.I get it. Whats truly fascinating is that recent research has shown a tiny bit of meditation can actually be usedacutely- in the moment when youre having a push-the-red-button-level emergency.FromAltered Traits Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and BodyAs these stressful thoughts were presented, the patients used either of two different attentional stances mindful awareness of their breath or distraction by doing mental arithmetic. Only mindfulness of thei r breath both lowered activity in the amygdala- mainly via a faster recovery- and strengthened it in the brains attentional networks, while the patients reported less stress reactivity.When youre feeling stressed out, when it seems like a hijack might be coming, just do a mini-meditation. By focusing on your breath for a few moments you can get some of the long term benefits of meditation right when you need them.(To learn more about how to meditate from Dan Harris, clickhere.)Weve covered a lot. Time for the yous to gather round. Lets pull it all together and learn how the modular vision of the brain along with mindfulness can lead to that little thing called wisdomSum UpHeres what you and you and you need to know about how to be more mindfulThere are many yous Like apps on a smartphone, different systems in your brain with different goals can take control at different times, which is why you can behave so inconsistently.Feelings are what give a module control You get worked up b y what your buddy said and suddenly your brain is hijacked by Angry Birds instead of Words With Friends.Meditation can prevent hijacking Over time, meditation can rewire your brain to be less impulsively reactive and allow you to thoughtfully respond to your feelings.Mini-meditations help in the moment By focusing on your breath during a tense moment you can get some of the long term effects of meditation right when you need them.Less reactivity means fewer hijacks which leads to better decisions and more alignment between thought and action. Over time, that leads to wisdom. Neuroscience PhD and meditation advocateSam Harrisput it bestOn one level, wisdom is nothing more profound than an ability to follow ones own advice.You dont want your internal Grubhub app taking charge when youre on a diet. And you certainly dont want that Tinder app active when youre with someone you know isnt right for you. (Swipe left)Observe a couple breaths. Stay calm so you can get back to your home scree n. Choose the right app for the situation.Trust me you dont want Natasha running the show.Join more than 315,000 readers.Get a free weekly update via emailhere.Related postsNew Neuroscience Reveals 4 Rituals That Will Make You HappyNew Harvard Research Reveals A Fun Way To Be More SuccessfulHow To Get People To Like You 7 Ways From An FBI Behavior ExpertThis article originally appeared on Barking Up the Wrong Tree.

The State of Tech Hiring in Denver

The State of Tech Hiring in DenverThe State of Tech Hiring in DenverTHE STATE OF TECH HIRING IN DENVERQ3 and Q4 2019TOP SKILLS IN IMMEDIATE DEMAND1. Cloud security2. Cybersecurity3. Cloud architecture4. DevOps5. Database management Cloud computing*OF TECHNOLOGY LEADERS SURVEYED 63% plan to expand their teams.30% plan to fill only vacant positions.88% say its challenging to find IT talent in their area.94% are confident in their companys prospects for growth.99% will bring on project-based IT employees. Below are the top reasonsConsultants are part of ur hiring strategy 68%When theres a sudden vacancy 60%For especially busy times 52%When a skill does not exist internally 44%For unplanned, time-sensitive projects 43%Multiple responses allowed.TOP BUSINESS CONCERNS1. Maintaining security of IT systems2. Investing in new technologies3. Digital transformation projects/initiatives

Was There a Teacher Who Influenced Your Career

Was There a Teacher Who Influenced Your CareerIn Honor of World Teachers DayWas There a Teacher Who Influenced Your CareerThose of us who are old enough to remember actor Tony Danza from the 1980s sitcoms Taxi and Whos the Boss? may be stunned or awed to know that he held a much different role as an English teacher at a Philadelphia high school during the 2009-10 academic year.Tonys temporary career change, which is documented in a new reality TV series that debuted last week, is both inspiring and eye-opening. In the pilot, a student asks if hes afraid to be teaching. His candid response Im terrified And he had a sweat-soaked shirt in class to prove it.Heres a guy pushing 60 who doesnt really need the money (good thing, since a first-year teacher isnt paid all that much), putting himself out there in front of a group of high school sophomores, their demanding parents and administrators, while trying to communicate a love of literature, writing, and vocabulary building.As we observe World Teachers Day today, Tony Danzas new role sheds light on how challenging and exhilarating a teachers job can be. I welches exposed to this in a small way when I worked as a substitute teacher a few years back. It led me to train as a part-time SAT prep teacher, a role I continue to perform. Trust me Its not easy. You must know your stuff, and you also need to be an effective communicator, a good listener, a discussion facilitator, and you must be willing to admit - even to kids who are half or a third your age - that you dont have all the answers.The true payoff comes when students tell their teachers that they inspired them to pursue certain career goals or encouraged them to challenge themselves when they otherwise would not have. But teachers may wait a long while for that praise since many students dont realize until years after graduation how influential some of their teachers were.Some of us - and I count myself in this group - can even thank teachers who nudged us toward our chosen careers.

Unanswered Problems With Resume Terms Revealed

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Facebook your way to a fabulous career!

Facebook your way to a fabulous career Facebook your way to a fabulous careerPosted October 13, 2011, by Helen Isbister Online networking is the new-age way to maintain contact with friends, find dates and while away the hours. Now Generation Facebook is beginning to use it as a means of finding not just a real job, but an unreal job. So, where is the best distributionspolitik to park your cyberself if you want to nab the job that is tailor-made for you? Facebook Facebook is teeming with members who are interested in more than just throwing monkeys at each other, and would prefer to talk shop than shopping. The drawcard of the site essentially boils down to having a link to old friends, friends of friends, ex-colleagues and a plethora of other people who could be your careers new best friend. Its the new way to network and could be the right place at the right time when word starts circulating that your dream job is on the market. The team behind Facebook are also adding a lot of c areer friendly applications to help you hunt, apply and get that job in the bag. In the Marketplace you can browse for tickets, rooms, bags, oh and your next job. Like Seek, job seekers can browse through available positions. Unlike Seek, users can chat and sell themselves giving a whole new level of interactivity to the business of job hunting. Another application Jobster can do all sorts of weird and wonderful things to get you that job. You can join the Talent Networks of your favourite companies, get job alerts based on your career interests and post your resume online. The site is very popular with companies who can target their ads to certain demographics, and create customised Facebook pages in order to sell themselves to talented job hunters. VERDICT Facebook is well and truly straddling the fence between a job-hunting haven and a place thats way too casual for a serious career hunt. LinkedIn If you are a little further up (or completely over) the hill from the MySpace g eneration, or prefer to keep business and pleasure in strictly different compartments, LinkedIn is the online job-hunting haunt for you. Unlike the other sites, LinkedIn is a dedicated business-only service and is the hangout of 24 million participants across 150 industries worldwide. Friends on Facebook or MySpace become connections on LinkedIn. Lists of your favourite bands, grog and movies are replaced with a serious resume, portfolio and list of achievements. Instead of joining groups such as the Mullet Appreciation Society or You Know You Are Unemployed When , LinkedIn members join alumni, industry and professional groups in order to stay in touch with old colleagues and create new ones. Beyond word-of-mouth job hunting, companies are also beginning to actively recruit from the site. You can search for jobs online just like you would at seek.com, or you can search for jobs that have been posted by your LinkedIn network. The latter relies on solid networks and a recommendation by one of your contacts. You can also see which of your contacts work for various companies, so you can hit up your contacts for job info and introductions into your dream business. VERDICT This is the new-age way for traditionalists to chase careers. ResourcesMy first resumeCover letter for my first jobCareer Insider StoriesShelley Lask - Body Positive Health & FitnessInterested in becoming a?Human Resources OfficerGeneral ManagerBusiness ManagerAccountantOffice AdministratorPopular Career Searchescareer objectives for hospitalitycareer objective for digital media examplesfinancial planning career objectivescareers in naturopathylist of careers CoursesBachelor of Social WorkEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Health AdministrationEnquire Online Enquire OnlineBachelor of Criminal JusticeEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Allied Health AssistanceEnquire Online Enquire OnlineHelen IsbisterRelated ArticlesBrowse moreHabitsJob advertisement tipsThe 8 Science-Bac ked Secrets To Stop Procrastinating, Once And For AllStudies have shown that chronic procrastination is associated with lower pay, unemployment, higher stress, reduced life satisfaction and lack of a partnership - true story. Heres how you can finally stop procrastinating - we have the science to prove it.Mature-age workerOnline studyIs it ever too late to learn? videoTo celebrate Adult Learners Week, the Career FAQs team roams the office in search of answers to some of the most commonly asked questions around pursuing further education. Take a look to find out what people had to say.EngineeringAustralian engineering innovations 3The dual-flush toilet saves up to 67 per cent water per flush. And it was invented right here in Australia

Job Loss Condolence Email Message Examples

Job Loss Condolence Email Message ExamplesJob Loss Condolence Email Message ExamplesWhen someone you know has lost their job, it can be both helpful and untersttzungsangebotive for you to offer your condolences, as well as any assistance you might be able to provide during the pending changes in their career. Acknowledging their loss doesnt need to be awkward. Job loss happens to many people during the course of a career, whether they are fired or laid off, or because of work performance, organizational restructuring, oranother reason. In todays economy, the stigma of job loss is much less than it was a few generations ago, simply because so many companies both venture and established have folded. While it was common for early baby boomers to remain in the same job for their entire careers, the changeable economy over the last decade has created a new employment model where people expect to change jobs every four years or so. This doesnt mean that losing ones job doesnt sting it d oes, especially if it was unanticipated. However, being forced to refocus ones career trajectory can ultimately be a positive step, leading to new and better professional opportunities. Good condolence letters should strike a balance between sympathy for the job loss and optimism for the future. While you should acknowledge the stress the recipient is under, its also important to be encouraging and express your belief that things happen for a reason and exciting new opportunities lie ahead. In order to maintain a positive tone, you dont need to address thecause of their terminationwhen you offer your sttze thats in the past. Instead, focus on encouragement and on offering practical assistance, with an eye on the future. Job Loss Condolence Email Message Examples Here are examples of job loss condolence email messages to send when someone has been fired or terminated from employment. Also see below for tips on what - and what not - to include in your email. Job Loss Condolence E mail Message Sample 1 Subject LineHello from Your NameDear Firstname,Jane Doe informed me that your employment at XYZ Company was terminated. It is very unfortunate news, and I wanted to see how I could help you during this difficult transition.If youre available for lunch this week, Id welcome the opportunity to chat with you to see how I can help as you begin the next l of your career.I am available via phone in the evening or email anytime as well.I look forward to hearing from you.Your Nameyournameemail.com111-222-3456 ExpandJob Loss Condolence Message Sample 2 Subject LineRegards from Your NameDear Firstname,I was recently informed that you are no longer employed at ABC Enterprises. I am sorry to hear that you will be leaving the company.If you need any assistance, there are several people that I can put you in touch with regarding open positions at some companies I think you would be a good fit for.Id be delighted to meet for coffee to discuss or feel free to contact me via ph one or email.I look forward to hearing from you.Regards,Your Nameyournameemail.com111-222-3456 ExpandJob Loss Condolence Letter Sample 3 Subject LineHello from Your NameDear Firstname,Jim Smith let me know this morning that you will no longer be working at ABC Company. It is unexpected news, and Im so sorry to hear it.If I can be of any assistance as you go through this transition, please let me know. Im available anytime via phone or email. You have my best wishes as you move into the next phase of your career.Regards,Your Nameyournameemail.com111-222-3456 Expand Job Loss Condolence Letter Writing Tips When writing a job loss condolence letter, you dont need to address how the person lost their job. The important thing is to offer your support during a difficult time, and also to let them know that you are available for any help they might need. Depending on your position and relationship, you can offer assistance in a variety of ways. You may want to spell these ways out in your letter, or be brief and just let them contact you when they are ready. Keep your tone positive and upbeat. Regardless of the reasons for their job loss, its a difficult thing to go through.

Information Security Specialist Job Description

Information Security Specialist Job DescriptionInformation Security Specialist Job DescriptionInformation Security Specialist Job DescriptionThis information security specialist sample job description can assist in your creating a job application that will attract job candidates who are qualified for the job. Feel free to revise this job description to meet your specific job duties and job requirements.Information Security Specialist Job ResponsibilitiesSafeguards information system assets by identifying and solving potential and actual security problems.Information Security Specialist Job DutiesProtects system by defining access privileges, control structures, and resources.Recognizes problems by identifying abnormalities reporting violations.Implements security improvements by assessing current situation evaluating trends anticipating requirements.Determines security violations and inefficiencies by conducting periodic audits.Upgrades system by implementing and maintaining security controls.Keeps users informed by preparing performance reports communicating system status.Maintains quality service by following organization standards.Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops reviewing publications.Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.Information Security Specialist Skills and QualificationsSystem Administration, Network Security, schwierigkeit Solving, Information Security Policies, Informing Others, Process Improvement, On-Call, Network Troubleshooting, Firewall Administration, Network Protocols, Routers, Hubs, and SwitchesEmployers Post a job in minutes to reach candidates everywhere. Job Seekers Search Information Security Specialist Jobs and apply on now. Learn more about how to interviewAre You Guilty of these Interview Mistakes?How to Interview Like a ProfessionalHow to Interview for In Demand Jobs

10 Reasons for Job Termination

10 Reasons for Job Termination10 Reasons for Job TerminationThere are many reasons that companies fire employees. But for most employees, companies dont need a reason. Unless you are coveredby a bargaining agreementoremployment contract, youre likely an at-will employee. Employment at willmeans that an employee can be terminated at any time without any reason and without notice. That said, most employers wont firean employee without cause. Most firings are consideredtermination for cause, which means the employee is fired for a specific reason. Also, keep in mind that a job termination is different from a lay-off, which takes place when an employee is let go because of a lack of work. The chart below illustrates a few reasons why bosses choose to terminate an employee due to certain behaviors, and the percent on average that bosses choose to terminate versus those who dont. 10 Reasons Employees Can Get Fired Take a look at some of the most common reasons that employees can get fired from their jobs. Consider this a list of what not to do and avoid making these mistakes at all costs. Damaging Company PropertyYou know that scene in the movieOffice Space where three employees destroy the printer? Its funny in the movie, but in real life, thats a fireable offense. Whether intentional or not, if your actions lead to damage to the companys property or equipment, it could result in the loss of your job.Drug or Alcohol Possession at WorkBeing intoxicated or taking drugs in the workplace will interfere with your on-the-job performance, and with some drugs, may be illegal as well. Falsifying Company RecordsNot only is this unethical, but this could result in long-term legal or performance problems for the company.InsubordinationYou dont have to say yes to all requests or always agree with your manager. However, a refusal to obey orders, obstructionist behavior, or contentious communications can lead to a loss of your job. If you disagree with your managers requests or policies, express it politely or get in touch with the companys Human Resources department for help with mediation. MisconductTheres a lot that falls into this category from sexual harassment to bullying to criminal misbehavior. Unethical conduct, including lying, stealing, fraud, and industrial espionage, also falls within this category.Poor PerformanceCompanies want employees who do their work and do it well. Fundamentally, if you are not fulfilling the duties outlined in your job description, you are receiving warnings about your performance, or if your work requires oversight or often needs to be re-done, you are not a good investment for the company. StealingNot only is it illegal, but its a fireable offense. It includes petty theft, such as a box of pens or ream of paper, as well as stealing money or large items or equipment from the company.Using Company Property for Personal BusinessMost companies wont mind if you use the office copier for a personal document or send an occasional personal emaille from your work computer. However, constant use of the Internet or office equipment for personal matters isnt acceptable.Taking Too Much Time OffIf youre always late, frequently take sick days, or go beyond all your vacation days, employers will notice. Your absence could interfere with work getting done- both your own work and the work of others on your team. Violating Company PolicyPolicies vary from company to company, and its a good idea to review your companys policies when you get hired carefully. Some companies, for instance, may have a policy on office dating, appropriate conduct in person and on social media, and much more. Make sure to follow these rules. More Reasons for Termination of Employment Surveys from Career Builder say that employers have terminated an employee from a job for the following reasons 22% of employers have fired a worker for calling in sick with a fake excuse24% of employers have fired someone for using the Internet for non-work related activity41% of employers have fired an employee for being late17% have fired someone for something they posted on social media Another survey from the Society for Human Resource Management says that employees were also fired for the following reasons 22% of employees know someone who has been fired for wasting time at the office or disrupting other employees33% of employers have disciplined an employee for violating social media policy Other reasons an employee can be fired includelying on a resumeor job application, not being able to get along with co-workers or management, forposting on social media sites- or for no reason at all. Do keep in mind that many employers have a policy in place which details disciplinary action which may be taken prior to an employee being fired. If you need information on the policy check your employee handbookor ask the Human Resources department for information on company policies and procedures. Employee Rights When a Job is Ter minated What rights do you have if your job is terminated? Heresinformation on employee rightswhen your job is terminated and options for seeking assistance if you have questions about those rights, and/or if you believe you have been discriminated against or have been subjected to wrongful termination. Sources CareerBuilder 2016 Online Shopping Survey, Career Builder 2016 Craziest Excuses Survey,CareerBuilder Late for Work Survey,An Examination of How Social Media Is Embedded in Business (SHRM),Biggest Work Distractions (SHRM)