Heres how to become courageous and stop following the pack

Heres how to become courageous and stop following the packHeres how to become courageous and stop following the packAccording to Dr. Cynthia Pury, one of the worlds leading scholars on the science of courage - courage involves three crucial elementsA voluntary actIn response to a perceived threat or riskIn pursuit of a personally meaningful and often moral outcome or goalPut simply, courage means you proactively acted, in spite of risks, toward something you believed to be important or meaningful.Its not courage if its not risky.Its not courage if its not important to you.Its not courage if it wasnt purely your choice to do it.Know the rules so you can break themLearn the rules like a pro so you can break them like an artist. - Pablo PicassoHumans are really good at creating rules.Without rules, it would be hard to understand the world and ourselves. Our brains naturally create rules as we are developing as children - such as forming rules to separate things like colors from sound s, addition from subtraction, cats from dogs.Interestingly, though, the development of rules can ultimately have detrimental effects on a persons ability to freely express themselves.Usually, between the ages of 6-11, children develop a concrete version of themselves, wherein they have developed a sense of identity. They realize that how they think and feel is different from how other people think and feel.In their teens, they attempt to test out these rules. This usually doesnt go very well for them. A few possible scenarios occurThey get in trouble from their parentsThey get in trouble at school or with the lawThey rebel against their family and join more radical social groupsFor fruchtwein people, the testing of rules is either rejected entirely or pushes people to become outcasts in some form or fashion.As a result, a concrete identity becomes solidified and the person develops a fairly stable personality, which they have for the majority or remainder of their lives.This concret e-self becomes a fixed identity or fixed-mindplatzdeckchen.When a person has a fixed mindset, theyre not likely to act courageously very often - only when the situation really requires it, like when a loved one is in danger.Buts thats reactive courage. Thats courage that wasnt planned for. Yes, it was voluntary. Yes, it was a choice to act. But it was also a response.But what about pre-planned courage?What about choosing to act courageously because you designed a situation to rise up to?What if you decided to break the rules of how fruchtwein people do things, but in a mature manner?When you really dig into the lives of the fruchtwein creative and successful people in the world, you notice that at some point, they stopped following the rules.You cannot be authentic if youre following other peoples rules.You cant be authentic if youre copying someone elses style.Authenticity doesnt mean youre being true to yourself. Rather, authenticity means you have the inner freedom to be and do whatever you want and believe. Who you are is continuously transforming through courageous creativity and a deep commitment to what you believe.Being authentic means you can hear your own voice, and you have the freedom and emotional security to make your own decisions.It takes courage to be authentic because authenticity isnt a fixed trait. Authenticity means you did something for your own reasons - not for someone elses reasons.Very few people are truly authentic.How can you tell?Most peoples lives and work look quite a bit like other peoples lives and work.Theyre still operating under rules that someone else created, rather than rules theyve formed themselves.They are still learning the rules like a pro, and havent developed the emotional maturity to break those rules and create their own. Theyre still following in someone elses footsteps.You cant read the label from inside the jarWhen youre inside the bottle, you cant read the label. Get out of the bottle so that you can read t he label. - UnknownAccording to Gdels incompleteness theoremsThe truth of any component of a system is unprovable within the systemAny system cannot demonstrate its own consistencyYou cannot comprehend or appreciate the nature of something from within it.You can only landsee how your family works by experiencing how different families work.You can only begin to understand your own worldview by experiencing other worldviews.This is why it can be extremely limiting to be entrenched in a certain field or profession. You operate mindlessly under the rules everyone else is operating under, and your creativity is incredibly capped.Your ability to be courageous is capped as well because you have no perspective to innovate.In an interview with Tim Ferriss, Nick Kokonas, an innovative entrepreneur said, I just look at some things and go, Why is that? Why does it work that way? Oftentimes, the people most entrenched in a system have no idea why.If your work looks and feels quite a bit like o ther peoples work - then youre entrenched in a system.You cant see the label because youre too far inside the jar.You havent begun questioning enough.You havent developed your own authentic sense and views.Youre still operating under rules that, in reality, only exist in respect to that system. But they certainly dont exist outside of that system.The only way to break the jar is to stop playing by the rules of that jar. You need to get way outside of it and start innovating. Start getting new perspectives. And stop caring what the people in that jar think about you.This takes an incredible amount of courage and creativity. It takes depth and reason for doing so.Authenticity is pursuing what you want (and this is very good for your brain)In a beautiful lecture by Dr. Susan David, she explains how our brains re-organize the entire world around us when we shift from needing to do something to wanting to do it.When you believe you should do something, you operate out of willpower. For example, when you believe you shouldnt eat the chocolate cake, then youre suppressing an emotion that creates increasing fixation on that cake. Eventually, you eat the cake.Willpower is never a way to success. Willpower is how you suppress your emotions even further. Its based entirely on shoulds and should nots.Interestingly, Dr. David references lots of research explaining how to become more emotionally agile or flexible. For instance, research has looked at what happens when children spend 10 minutes writing down their deepest held values. They reframe temptations and are less inclined to peer pressure. They can choose to act for themselves as an agent, rather than being acted upon as an object.When you become clear on your WHY - on the values you believe in most - then you re-orient your perspective of the entire world. The jar dissolves. You see things more clearly and have entirely new levels of freedom to create as you see fit.When you remind yourself daily of your WHY, you see the world differently. You stop wanting the chocolate cake. It becomes less of an impulse. Of course, from time-to-time, youll be triggered to do something, but you will no longer be at the mercy of your emotions. Instead, youll be flexible to the situation. At that moment, youll also be reminded of your values, and thus, despite the emotions you experience, youll be able to make values-based decisions.According to Dan SullivanNeeders are externally motivated, seek security, have a scarcity mindset, and are reactive to what other people are doing.Wanters are internally motivated, pursue freedom, have an abundance attitude, and are highly creative.Being authentic requires emotional flexibility. It requires the courage to break out of the norms of what is happening around you.For many people, it takes courage to break out of the rat-race of the 95 to pursue their dreams. But then, quickly they fall prey to another rat-race, the one where they are following someone elses footsteps toward success.Eventually, you must reach a place of complete authenticity - where you no longer pay attention to how anyone else is doing their work. You have the confidence and the courage to do what you want, how you want to.You stop following the rules. You start inventing your own.You stop competing with others. You make them compete with you.You stop playing the game. And you start innovating and changing the game.- - - Are you playing the game other people are playing?Or have you redefined the game altogether?Have you created a new game that others are now playing?In the book, Relentless, Tim Grover explains that cleaners - those who are unstoppable - create the context in which other people operate. These are the people who re-invent their industries and allow other people the privilege of starting from a new vantage point.Usually, those operating in the new jar dont realize or appreciate that their ability to act and operate is based on the rules set by someone else. Most people take this for granted. They cant see themselves from within the jar. Think believe they are acting independently, and thus, lack gratitude for the innovators who courageously and creatively shaped the new system.Evolving beyond your concrete selfIn the book, The Body Keeps The Score, Bessel van der Kolk M.D. explains that traumatic experiences haltestelle or freeze a persons development. When a person experiences emotional pain and doesnt allow that pressure to pass, but instead bottles it, they become frozen and rigid at that moment.They become concrete and inflexible.To some extent, we all have suppressed emotions. However, we will always remain stuck until we decide 1) what we believe in (our values) and 2) what we want.Until we decide what we believe in, we will always be operating out of shoulds and needs.This keeps us from authentically creating our own rules. This keeps us in a place of scarcity, fear, and the need for security.Once you know what you believe and w hat you want, and you develop a sense of inner freedom and emotional flexibility, you evolve beyond the concrete self.You are then enabled to design your identity and your life. You begin to see the world differently. You stop paying so close attention to what others are doing and you begin asking far bigger and deeper questions.You begin to step outside the jar.You step outside of the rules.You begin to see new things.You begin to make more compelling connections.You begin to set more ambitious goals - ones those in the jar could never comprehend - but ones theyll soon desire themselves once they see what youre doing.You immediately remove all of the things in your life that conflict with your values and goals.Your time immediately frees up.You no longer operate with fear or worry about the judgments of other people.You also stop attaching to outcomes altogether. Your internal sense of freedom provides you the ability and confidence to limitless creativity. You no longer worry ab out success or failure - because ultimately, you know that you cannot be stopped.You will fail plenty of times.You arent worried about eignungly squandering everything youve built to this point.Your future is what youre focused on, not your past.Growth is your agenda, not status.You live completely authentic and fluidly - being willing to step into unknown situations and create what you believe could and should be created.Forget Blue Ocean Strategy, you now live in a Blue Universe.Youre not in any oceans. Youre not even swimming. Youre now flying or floating or some other thing that doesnt even remotely reflect what others in your industry or field are doing.Youve redefined what water is.Youve built a new language and model for living and thriving.Youve stepped outside of a jar, and now realize that there is no ceiling. And this is where your creative potential really takes off. This is where you begin creating things that may make no sense to most people - and you no longer care .You now have nothing to lose - because youre no longer attached to what will happen. Youre living in what Dr. David Logan, the author of Tribal Leadership, calls No mans land.No one can compete with you, because youre no longer playing their game.No one can follow what youre doing because you only know the next step of where youre going. Youre completely guided by values and reasons - but radically iterative in your process.The moment you summit an enormous goal, you begin summiting another. As Dan Sullivan has said, The moment you arrive is the perfect time to start back over.You never get stuck. You never stay stagnant. Youre always re-inventing and innovating and shaking things up. Or as Seth Godin would say, Make a ruckusYou take action first, and then gather relevant information based on the feedback you get. Youre fine looking stupid. Youre fine failing. Because you know that these things are only the perceptions of other people. And they have no clue what youre building. T hey have no orientation toward the world or future or universe that youre living in.They are still operating by the rules.Theyre still inside the jar.Theyre still concrete and frozen - bound to their emotions and fears and rules.Now that youve developed emotional flexibility, you are fluid and authentic. Your personality becomes formless and you have the freedom to invent and re-invent yourself over and over.You have the confidence to design your life, right now, based on your highest values and aspirations.You know that when you take bold action, your universe will re-arrange itself to fit the new standard youve set.You no longer wait until you have enough connections, money, knowledge, or any other excuses you have built in your mind for why youre not living your life completely how you want, right now.You make bold decisions and then figure out how to make it work after. This is experiential learning. This is gathering relevant and timely information. Unlike most people who use learning or information as a form of distraction - you only learn that which will produce the needed outcome you need, right now.You apply Parkinsons law, which means you put FIRST THINGS FIRST and proactively procrastinate the urgent and non-important stuff. You let those smaller balls drop. If theres time for them, youll get to them. But youve put only your top priorities first.Everything else is what it is.Your life is how you want it.You design the rules.You create the game.You now have the courage to be authentic - and your authentic self is never set in stone but always evolving based on the values you have and the dreams you pursue.Ready toupgrade?Ive created a cheat sheet for putting yourself into a PEAK-STATE, immediately. You follow this daily, your life will change very quickly.Get the cheat sheet hereThisarticlefirst appeared on Medium.

Academia and Industry Partnerships Go Far Beyond Internships

Academia and Industry Partnerships Go Far Beyond Internships Academia and Industry Partnerships Go Far Beyond Internships Academia and Industry Partnerships Go Far Beyond InternshipsInnovative, strategic partnerships between academia and industry are a major component of how engineering schools are starting to train the next generation of engineers.Schools such as Arizona State Universitys Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering are stepping up efforts to form what Fulton Engineering Dean Kyle Squires calls comprehensive partnerships in which an industry partner is involved with university programs across a broad spectrum.Its vital for us to be able to produce the kind of talent that industry is going to need in moving forward, he says. We want to be preferred providers to drive talent that makes sense for them. Its a different combination of variables than in the past.While the partnerships may not initially be the comprehensive relationship thats desired, they often morph into that. M ost partnerships between academia and industry usually start with a critical need for industry, which is usually the need for talent.These new types of relationships typically go far beyond endowed professorships and traditional internships and co-op opportunities for students.Its vital for us to be able to produce the kind of talent that industry is going to need in moving forward.Dean Kyle Squires, Arizona State University Universities partner with industry for manufacturing research innovation. Image Arizona State UniversityFor You The Rise of the Master of Engineering Management DegreeWe encourage our industry partners to think about being educational partners and research partners, as well as employment partners, by being engaged in the full arc of the student experience, says Robin Hammond, director of the Fulton School of Engineering Career Center.The hiring process is no longer about a company showing up at a career fair to interview graduating students. Its m uch more like a courtship over a period of time to allow each party to decide if its a good fit, she says.Our approach is very holistic. It starts with our thinking about what companies might need, either an immediate need or a pipeline need, she says, noting that a conversation then follows about how they can positively influence the educational process. That system benefits students by because for them everything is integrated what they learn in the classroom and knowing what industry needs, she says.Industry involvement can take place in many ways beyond offering internships and co-op experiences. Those include funding undergraduate scholarships and graduate research fellowships providing access to faculty funding research to advance technology and provide students with hands-on, collaborative experiences with new technologies student supervision partnering in a campus research center or institute to help steer technology development and participation in informational career eve nts for students.Some of the Fulton Schools partners include Avnet, Benchmark Electronics, Concept Laser (a subsidiary of General Electric), Dash, Google, Honeywell Aerospace, Intel, ON Semiconductor, and Phoenix Analysis Design Technologies (PADT).For example, Concept Laser and PADT were among companies partnering with Fulton Schools to establish a Manufacturing Research and Innovation Hub, the largest additive manufacturing research facility in the Southwest, which opened in early 2017. Both companies were especially interested in testing their prototypes there. Avnet is a partner in the Avnet Innovation Lab at the Fulton Schools, which encourages and supports aspiring technology entrepreneurs with awards from a $250,000 annual grant.Fulton Schools and Dash, a blockchain-powered digital currency, have a partnership designed to accelerate research, development, and education for advancing transaction speed, efficiency, and security of blockchain technology as well as to expand its uses. The partnership has a scholarship component, research lab, industry open-source projects, and the development of a graduate course in blockchain technology.This approach affords students a variety of vorkaufsrechts for hands-on, real-world experiences that start with a first semester introduction to engineering and continues throughout their educational years.We call it Engineer from Day 1, Squires says. From day one, we begin to get the students to think like engineers and designers, and to work on teams. In practice, they are going to be on diverse teams working on complicated systems. As much as you can practice that, you are going to be better going forward.One option is a formal industry-sponsored extracurricular opportunity called an e-project. Students at the Polytechnic School, one of Fultons six schools, are involved in about 45 e-projects each year. For example, this year, a team of students is working on a project for Honeywell minimizing the structure and weight o f parts for future aircraft structures, engines, mechanical components, and avionics boxes. Students are using mathematical models and computer-aided design to predict stiffness, strength, and fatigue life of honeycomb designs, and validating their stiffness and strength through 3D printing.The goal is to create t-shaped engineers by making available a multitude of experiential opportunities that students can have outside the classroom that will enable them to develop a breadth of skills, Hammond says. Engineers are in high demand, but not just any engineer. Its your best engineers that industry wants when looking at the talent pipeline.Nancy Giges is an independent writer.Read MoreMeasuring MotivationRobots Modeled on Bees Sense Rather than ThinkSolar-Powered Drones Go Mainstream

Online Recruiting Tactics and Tips

Online Recruiting Tactics and TipsOnline Recruiting Tactics and TipsOnline recruiting can use a variety of tactics. The basics include posting open positions on job boards - or listing them with professional associations that maintain a resume bank of job seekers in a specific industry or area of expertise. But theres more you can do to increase your chances of attracting top talent to your company.Enhance the company websiteFor effective verbunden recruiting, businesses should keep their own websites up to date, and the sites should be inviting to job seekers. In addition to product and service information, the site needs to make clear why the firm is a great place to work. For example, use the About Us and News sections to emphasize the benefits of the companys work environment.Use social media for internet recruitingIn recent years, small businesses have been finding that professional networking sites such as LinkedIn - and, increasingly, social networking sites such as Facebook - provide great opportunities for online recruiting. In many cases, the best candidates are already employed, so these networking sites offer ways to get in touch with passive job seekers who are not actively scanning job postings.Robert Half has been helping companies with their hiring since 1948. Let us help you.REQUEST TALENTAvoid the pitfalls of online recruitingBusinesses need to be aware of certain limitations and pitfalls when participating in online recruiting. For instance, the major job boards are typically tapped out by other employers looking for candidates. And hiring managers should be cautious when reaching out to individuals they encounter online. Thats because the digital equivalent of a cold call - such as sending an unsolicited email to promising candidates - can be counterproductive. Individuals voluntarily post professional information to these sites, but many prefer to be contacted through mutual acquaintances or by people who are already in their networks. Maintaining the personal touchKeep in mind that internet recruiting efforts should augment, not replace, traditional one-on-one personal interactions. These crucial contacts should still include outreach to potential candidates through networking events and campus job fairs, as well as relationships built with reputable recruiters. Direct contact helps employers and candidates better understand each others needs and build a rapport. And working with a dedicated recruiter makes it much easier to reach individuals with the specific skills a small business needs.Theres no question that Internet recruiting has helped small businesses seek out new talent. But the deeper nature of personal relationships is simply not available online. Therefore, the most successful hiring strategies combine both the high-tech and high-touch approaches.Learn about 10 job search websites that set the standard for online recruiting.

Navy Cryptologic Technician Networks (CTN) Rating

Navy Cryptologic Technician Networks (CTN) RatingNavy Cryptologic Technician Networks (CTN) RatingA U.S. Navy Cryptologic Technician Networks (CTN) rating performs a host of duties associated with computer operations across global networks, according to the U.S. Navy. The rating, which went into effect on Feb. 6, 2004, is designed to develop a skilled workforce further to meet fleet requirements in computer network defense and other operations. It also supports the Chief of Naval Operations guidance to transform information operations. To become a CTN, you must acquire both technical and analytical computer network skills. Initial training is located in Pensacola, Florida for about six months. Skills Needed to Become a CTN Within a short period, CTNs quickly develop highly marketable computer network skills, including Advanced training in computer network operations, using state-of-the-art technology.A combination of technical and analytical computer network skills that provide t he situational awareness required to develop and carry out informational operations (IO) actions/counteractions. Duties Performed by CTNs Include Provide technical expertise in network-centric operations.Detect, protect, react and respond to threats against Navy networks.Defend against external and internal threats through in-depth technical and non-technical methods.Computer Network Risk Mitigation.Network Vulnerability Assessments and Incident Response/ Reconstruction.Active computer network defense, access tool development, and computer/network forensics. CTN Working Environment CTNs are assigned to computer networking ordnungsprinzip departments and divisions to either day or shift work in a large facility. They can also be assigned to one of the individual or two-person independent duty assignments at sea or ashore. Departments and divisions are usually divided into specialized mission area shops. Requirements Top Secret Clearance (Single Scope Background Investigat ion Required)ASVAB Score AR 2*MK GS 222Must be a U.S. CitizenImmediate family members must be U.S. CitizensMoral turpitude offense(s) are generally disqualifyingPersonal security screening interview requiredFormer members of the Peace Corps are not eligibleCandidates must be a high school graduate or equivalent (GED, CPT, home study or other equivalency). If not a diploma graduate, theapplicant must provide a high school transcript verifying successful completion of the tenth grade. How Are Career Paths Defined? Due to the unique nature and specific skill sets required by sailors in the variousCryptologic Technician communities, career paths are defined by INCONUS (inside the U.S.) and OUTCONUS (outside the U.S.) tours, instead of sea/shore rotations. Sailors serve on various tours outside the continental United States and/or overseas tours, which counts as sea duty. CTNs can expect a rotation of one INCONUS tour, followed by two OUTCONUS tour, etc. Until CTNs reach the rank of E-8. E-8s and E-9s, they can expect a rotation of one INCONUS tour, followed by one OUTCONUS tour.

The real dog days of Washington are coming, and they will be adorable

The real dog days of Washington are coming, and they will be adorableThe real dog days of Washington are coming, and they will be adorableIts National Puppy Day This is our favorite day of the year because of all the joy that puppies give us, and probably yours too.One US government agency is celebrating by showing its love for furry friends of its employees.Ryan Zinke, secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, announced today that the Doggy Days at the Interior program will be launching, to boost staff morale and lower stress. The department is in charge of preserving this countrys natural and cultural resources, and employs 70,000 people. It also posts beautiful pictures of Americas national parks on its Twitter and Instagram accounts.Today, it pays tribute to puppies.In celebration of NationalPuppyDay Im announcing Doggy Days at Interior to boost staff morale and lower stress ?? https//t.co/jEM7Y9L5YX- Secretary Ryan Zinke (SecretaryZinke) March 23, 2017Happy NationalPupp yDay ?? Heres an adorable fox pup at Great Swamp WildlifeRefuge by Ashleigh Scully https//t.co/vy6j7UgRlC pic.twitter.com/cEyMmwT8uB- US Department of the Interior (Interior) March 23, 2017The Washington Post reported that this new policy will make the Interior Departmentthe first federal agency to go dog-friendly, and that the programs test launch will start at the Washington headquarters on two Fridays in May and September.Secretary Zinke is definitely a dog person, no doubt about it.In an emailed announcement to employees on Wednesday, Zinke reportedly talked about how much his dog means to him and his wife.Opening the door each evening and seeing him running at me is one of the highlights of my dayI cant even count how many miles Ive driven across Montana with riding shotgun, or how many hikes and river floats Lola and I went on with the little guy. But I can tell you it was always better to have him, the email reads.It is already pretty clear that Zinke comes to his post with an intense pro-puppy agenda.For instance, if youre an employee at the Washington headquarters of the Interior Department and yourenot a dog lover, you apparentlyhave nothing to worry about You just have to stay home.The Washington Post reportedthatZinkes email said that workers whowould rather not interact with dogs at the workplace have the option to telework when dogs are around or have other flexibilities.Zinke, horse championBut honestly, would you expect anything less from a government official who rode a horse to work on his first day at the Interior Department on a horse?Heres proof.New Interior Sec. Zinke rode a horse to his first day of work at the Interior Dept. on Thursday morning (corrects rode) pic.twitter.com/NRkogLVl6L- NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt (NBCNightlyNews) March 2, 2017Having a pet can do wonders for youat workZinke is onto something by making the workplace pet-friendly. Being a pet owner can also make you a better employee.A study by Virginia Commonwe alth University found that participants said they were less stressed out on the job when their dogs were there. People who didnt own pets said their stress levels went up when an animal wasnt around.Pets can also help with heart health.A study byby Karen Allen of the State University of New York at Buffalo found that owning an animal has led to lower blood pressure and protection against heart attacks.And most importantly, looking at pictures of puppies (and kittens) can improve your focus and productivity. So go forth and appreciate a furry friend today.

Facts, Fiction and Illustrator Resume

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How to Make Your Move From College to the Corporate World

How to Make Your Move From College to the Corporate World After all of the hard work youve put in for the last four years while getting an education, there are few things in life more exciting than graduation. Trouble is, your hardest test is yet to come making it in the real world. Some of you may have had an opportunity to experience the world of work through an internship, while others may be leaving college without this experience which may makethem feela bit uneasy. To save you some time in trying to figure out what your next move should be, Iveput together some tried and true methods of preparing for your entry into the world of work.1. Have a PlanSpend some time thinking honestly about yourselfWhat do you enjoy doing?What kind of environment do you need to do your best work?What are you good at?What are your life goals, and what kind of jobs would be the best options to sttze those?Where do you want to live, and how far are you willing to commute?Asking yourself all of these questions will put you on the right career search path and help you determine what questions to ask prospective employers as you try to select the right job for yourself.2. Companies Have Ads People Have ResumesYour resume is marketing collateral, and it has one purpose to get you an interview. You have about a minute to get the attention of the person reading it maybe even less and you wantto makethe kind of impression that lands you in the yes pile. Write clear, concise sentences that make your point, and save the details for the interview. Organize your bullet points in groups to present an organized, logical flow. Find a way to support what you did with numbers that demonstrate you are a results-oriented individual. If it takes a hiring manager too long to figure out what you did at your previous jobs, theywill likely move on. 3. Network, Network, NetworkYour senior year is the best time to learn how to network and master the art of interviewing. Go to on-campus job fairs, connect with alumni, and keep a close eye on company websites. You may uncover a great contact or discover a potential future job opportunity. If you already accepted a job, be sure to stay in touch with the people you met during the interview process and attend any new-hire events the company hosts. These events are a great opportunity for you to develop relationships and get a better sense of the company. At Cognolink, our events give new hires the opportunity to meet people from across all departments, members of the executive team and, of course, other new hires4. Consider the Total OpportunityWhen considering job opportunities, resist the temptation to focustoo much on the starting base salary. Instead, look at the total package. Is there a performance incentive program to earn additional cash rewards?What is a typical career path at the company?What is the general schedule ofpromotions and sal ary increases?How much paid time off will you receive?How much of yourhealth insurance premium will be covered?Is there a company match to the retirement program?What pre-tax programs are offered to help you reduce your taxable earnings (e.g., a commuter program or flexible spending account)?Does the employerprovide company-sponsored training and/or a study support reimbursement program that will help you develop your skills?Is there a pantry stocked with snacks and beverages?Assessing these factors at each potential job, and comparing the results across companies,will allow you to see the total value of each opportunity and, ultimately, make the best career decision for yourself.