When you buy tickets for lotteries like Powerball or Mega Millions, you have a choice to make. You need to decide whether to select your own numbers or use Quick Pick, which lets a computer randomly select numbers for you. But which choice is better? Are you more likely to win the lottery if you use one method over the other? The Argument for Quick Picking Lottery Numbers Using Quick Pick has an obvious advantage: It’s quick....
Want to know how to provide effective job training for employees? The best job training happens at work. If you’re committed to employee development—and powerful reasons exist about why employee development is critical—on-the-job training may provide your best answer. Employees appreciate the chance to develop knowledge and skills without ever leaving work. And, you can customize the on-the-job training employees receive to your workplace needs, norms, and culture. Internal job training and employee development bring a special plus....
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Cryptologic Technicians (Technical) perform a variety of specialized duties associated with the collection and processing of airborne, shipborne, and land-based radar signals. They operate electronic intelligence receiving and direction finding systems, digital recording devices, analysis terminals, and associated computer equipment. Systems they operate produce high-power jamming signals used to deceive electronic sensors and defeat radar-guided weapons systems. Additionally, intelligence derived from collection and processing update national databases which are crucial to tactical and strategic units throughout the world....
As a manager, it has never been enough to be technically adept. You have to excel at soft skills as well. Soft skills are the personality traits, attitudes, habits, and behaviors you display when working with others. While good soft skills are also important for employees, they are critical for managers - and for those who want to be managers. Here are the ten most important soft skills managers need to master....
Air Force Pararescueman training is one of the most intense special ops training programs in the military. It includes training from multiple military branches and covers a wide range of special ops and rescue skills. Pararescue officers must be prepared to risk their lives to rescue fellow injured soldiers in a wide variety of combat situations. Learn more about what their training entails—and why many find it so difficult. What Is Air Force Pararescue Training?...
Can there be lasting, eternal love between two people? You can look at quotes from writers and thinkers through the ages to see it is not a modern invention. It has been celebrated for centuries. One story of timeless love was an article about an old couple who were still very much in love with each other. They had children and grandchildren who lived far away, so they were each other’s only companions....
The Computerized-Special Operations Resiliency Test (C-SORT) is one of the tests a recruit will undertake when they join Navy Special Warfare. It’s designed to assess maturity and mental resilience. Learn about how this test is used in conjunction with others to assess the fitness of a Navy recruit. What Is the C-SORT? The Computerized-Special Operations Resiliency Test is an online test that Navy recruits take at the recruiter’s office. It was created to assess a future SEAL recruit’s ability to handle stress....
Recruits are no longer required to leave behind what has become a standard part of life for most adults during the Army’s basic military training, but these boot camp–bound soldiers, still aren’t able to use their cell phones in the same ways they did as civilians. The Army’s cell phone policy for recruits is pretty tough. Changes recruits can expect in day-to-day cell phone use include most training platoons allowing only voice calls, no text, video, or photo exchanges, and you won’t be allowed to have your phone with you at all times as you did in civilian life....
Controlling sediment and erosion problems are critical to an effective storm water pollution prevention plan, or SWPPP. In addition, controlling runoff water helps to reduce erosion and sediment problems and ultimately reduces the environmental impact of a project. Best management for soil and erosion control during construction are outlined in the U.S. EPA’s SWPPP. 01 of 10 Minimizing Disturbed Areas Undisturbed areas. NCDOTcommunications When starting your construction project, be careful to disturb only the areas necessary for construction....
While some law practice areas suffer during times of economic recession, certain practice areas thrive. Below are seven law practice areas that are gaining traction, prompting a demand for legal professionals with experience in these areas. 01 of 07 Civil Litigation Hero Images / Getty Images During times of economic downturn, litigation becomes increasingly popular; in tough times, individuals and organizations are more likely to resort to the legal system to recoup financial losses or to use litigation as a cash flow tool to avoid paying money owed....
Subscription business models have been a hot trend for startup entrepreneurs, and that shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise when you consider the success of Birchbox, Dollar Shave Club, Netflix, and many others. On the surface, companies offering a subscription service—curated boxes, recurring deliveries or digital subscriptions—may seem too good to be true, but many of them are presenting a great deal with exposure to new products, a wide variety of content or incredibly low prices for repeat-use consumable goods....
Even though technology has increased how organizations can be more productive, many companies still don’t run as efficiently as possible. That’s why most employers need staff members that understand the full potential of how information and communication technology (ITC) can enhance workplace success. The best communicators really understand what efficient communication is and how new technologies should be used to make communication even more efficient. But it is not necessary for you to be knowledgeable about all productivity software....
At a slight 5-foot-10, 145 pounds, Justin Thomas is one of the biggest hitters in golf — maybe the game’s biggest pound-for-pound hitter. And in 2017, with a breakout year that included five wins and his first major championship trophy, Thomas’ public profile went from being Jordan Spieth’s only slightly less talented buddy to, just like Spieth, one of the game’s brightest young stars. Thomas’ Tour Wins PGA Tour: 12 (wins are listed below)Major Championships: 1...
Many employers use an employee grade-level system that helps differentiate between positions and standardize compensation across equivalent skill sets and responsibilities. This type of system helps ensure fair and consistent treatment and compensation for all employees. Sample Employee Grade-Level Descriptions Here are examples of employee grade-level descriptions from individual employees up to the Vice President level: Level A: Entry Level Individual Contributor Individuals at this level usually follow standard work routines....
A Holland Code is a three-letter code that is made up of an individual’s three dominant personality types out of six possible choices, according to a theory developed by Dr. John Holland, a psychologist. The six types Dr. Holland identified are collectively referred to as RIASEC, and the initials stand for the first letter of each of the following personality types: Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional. If you use a self-assessment tool called the Strong Interest Inventory, your Holland Code is included in the results....
Franchise system advertising efforts have two objectives. The first is to build a strong brand and the second is to recruit customers. Building a strong brand requires that the franchisor and all franchisees send a consistent message to prospective and current customers. For this reason, franchisors in well-designed systems set strict rules for the use of their trademarks and control the use and creation of marketing and advertising materials. Trademarks and Marketing Materials...
In the military, there are friendly rivalries between every branch and each has its own dose of elitism. However, jokes about each of the services by every other branch are as common as grunts making fun of POGs (People Other Than Grunts).Here is a classic U.S. Marines joke. It can be told to anyone who is not a Marine. Classic Marine Corps Joke A man is driving down the road and breaks down near a U....
A one-sheet in music is a single page that gives information about a new release that may be helpful for labels and distributors in selling the album. Learn more about one-sheets in music and how they can help your band. What Is a One-Sheet in Music? A one-sheet in the music industry is a sales and marketing tool for new releases that is contained on a single sheet. It’s a fast and simple way to present your personality and show off some key selling points to convince distributors to give your album some promotion....
Students applying for college, graduate study, internships, and jobs will need recommendations from many sources. Positive recommendations from faculty, activity advisors, volunteer sponsors, and current and past employers can have a strong impact on hiring and acceptance decisions. Candidates who can share endorsements that demonstrate past success, a positive attitude, initiative, cooperative relationships with colleagues, strong communication skills, and specific job-related skills will be most highly sought after by prospective employers and schools....
