What Its Like to Be an Intern at McKinsey

What Its Like to Be an Intern at McKinseyWhat Its Like to Be an Intern at McKinseyEliza is an associate in McKinseys Shanghai office and was previously a summer associate while completing herbei MBA program at Northwesterns Kellogg Graduate School of Business. From her internship interviews to joining for the summer and experiencing consulting for the first time, Eliza shares her McKinsey experiences, including what made her decision to return an easy one.During the recruiting process, I was amazed at how much support I received in preparing for interviews. Both formal and informal mentors all dedicated at least an hour each to help me with case preparation and answer all of my questions.The internship training program was a great experience. Those two-days provided me with the basic toolkit to be a successful summer associate, including an in-depth review of McKinseys problem-solving approaches. The part I enjoyed most was the client interview role plays we did in kollektivs everyt hing felt very much like real life situations.As an intern, I was very surprised how much my team trusted a newbie like me. I was entrusted with leading an important workstream which included co-hosting a 20+ person client workshop with another team member and presenting my part to the client board during the final report.I never would have imagined an intern would have been given so much autonomy.I also learned that Make Your Own McKinsey is not just a slogan. I met many interesting colleagues during the summer, all of whom have been well-supported in creating their own path within McKinsey. When people ask me why I decided to return as a full-time associate, I answer people, people, people.It was absolutely the inspiring, caring, supportive, smart and fun people I met during the summer who made the decision easy.Tatiana is a lawyer by training and has a background in finance. During her MBA program at Chicago Booth, she spent her summer with McKinsey in Sao Paulo and returned as a full time associate in Rio de Janeiro after graduation. Tatiana shares her perspective on considering career options and her internship experience.As a lawyer, it was clear to me I should spend my summer internship at a firm where I would be able to learn a lot, and where I could contribute something special given my experiences. McKinsey had everything that I needed a place where I would be able to get more business knowledge and that would welcome me and my background.During the recruiting process, the interviewers I met created a very positive environment even when I was nervous after making some math errors in my final round meetings. They noticed I was nervous and took the time to help me calm down and focus. It was a great opportunity to connect with them on a more personal level and they are totenstill great supporters of mine now that Im at McKinsey full time.As I was deciding between summer opportunities at McKinsey, BCG and AB Inbev, the primary factor I kept in mind was the people. I found it extremely easy to connect with people from McKinsey, and the diverse range of people I met assured me Id never be bored. I knew I was going to learn a lot about business if I joined McKinsey, and I also found that there wasnt anywhere else where Id learn as much about people.Now that Im back as an associate, my learning curve is still intense but I know I have a lot of people to support me along the way and know the people are why chose this place over all the others.

The Multigenerational Workforce Creates Conflict and Opportunity

The Multigenerational Workforce Creates Conflict and OpportunityThe Multigenerational Workforce Creates Conflict and OpportunityThe Multigenerational Workforce Creates Conflict and Opportunity Rossheim, Senior Contributing WriterYoure 38 years old and saw your budding career blossom through the roaring 90s but then fade a bit in unterstellung tentative 2000s.Your administrative assistant is 19, has been on the job for three weeks and appears to be preparing for his next move, judging from the updated resume he left on the copier.Your boss is 59, has a thing for Elvis (Presley, leid Costello) and knows how to look out for himself.And today youre considering hiring an overqualified candidate whois looking for part-time work to help her buy a bunch of plane tickets so she can spend time with her pregnant granddaughter.Welcome to todays multigenerational workforce, nearly 150 million strong, where the Greatest Generation and Generation Whatever mix in a crucible of conflict and opportuni ty.New mischung of WorkersWhats so new about workers of diverse ages laboring together in one company? Hasnt this been the case throughout American history?In the past, there was a pretty stable model of the organization that provided a context for careers, says Robert Thomas, coauthor of Geeks Geezers and executive director of the Accenture Institute for High Performance Business in Wellesley, Massachusetts.Now you have organizations that take very different shapes, and workers have very different expectations about what a career should look like, Thomas says. For example,workplace flexibility is more important to many workers than it was through most of the 20th century, when single-earner families dominated.Choices Multiply for Younger WorkersThe options for young workers are many more today than they were in the past, says Cam Marston, president of Marston Communications in Charlotte, North Carolina. Young workers used to immediately begin climbing the career ladder. But today, youth is defining success differently.According to Thomas, there has been far too great a reliance on stereotypes, and too little research on what young workers really want. Generations X and Y are not turning out to be what many expected, he says. Taxonomies of the four generations of workers sometimes pigeonhole Xers as results-oriented compared to their process-oriented Boomer peers, for example. But anyone glancing around her office will likely find glaring exceptions.When younger workers and older managers come together, there are bound to be clashes based on their different values. Some companies tell young workers they have to pay their dues, says Marston. This doesnt work, especially with Millennials, loosely defined as the generation born after 1980. A better approach is to encourage young workers to learn all they can in their entry-level positions and to support their learning, he suggests.Many Older Workers Will Delay RetirementAlthough much has been made of the looming wave of Boomer retirements, these workers wont leave the labor force en masse. The Baby Boomers delayed getting married, delayed having children, and theyre going to delay retirement, says Peter Francese, founder of American Demographics magazine and a demographic trends analyst for advertising firm Ogilvy Mather in New York City.For employers in some industries, the supply of older workers will easily be absorbed by heavy demand. Utilities are facing severe problems, because their older workers are leaving carrying vital knowledge about the way the business works, says Thomas. But for companies in other industries, the departure of older workers is an opportunity to reset salary scales and save money.Older workers with essential skills and experience will place their own demands on their employers, in terms of both their works content and employment arrangements structure. A dynamic that companies will face is how to leverage older workers and how to keep them engaged, says Micha el Hyter, president of Novations Group, a human resources consulting firm in Boston.Older workers desire to fit employment into their well-rounded lives may accelerate changes for the overall workforce. Arrangements like workplace flexibility and telecommuting employees havent been embraced as fully as we thought, says Daniel Kadlec, co-author of The Power Years. The aging workforce will bring these arrangements to fruition.Older workers in non-traditional arrangements means that the consultant or independent-contractor arrangement is what you see more often than part-time, says Kadlec. Part-time implies youre still working for a boss, and thats much more likely to create friction between an older worker and his younger manager.

Division Chief Gets Second Look by OPM and Hired After Our ECQ Rewrite

teilen Chief Gets Second Look by OPM and Hired After Our ECQ RewriteDivision Chief Gets Second Look by OPM and Hired After Our ECQ RewriteDivision Chief Gets Second Look by OPM and Hired After Our ECQ RewriteHello Diane I wanted to contact you today to let you know that OPM Approved my ECQ package and I was officially offered the position today. Thank you so much again for all of your workDate Hired November 2013Jobseeker Type Federal to SESPrevious Job Title Division Chief, Realty Management and Cadastral Survey, BLMTarget Job Title Director, Easement Programs Division, Natural Resources Conservation ServiceResult HiredWriter/Coach Diane HudsonStrategy/Process The clients ECQ package was disapproved by OPM. The client was given about 40 days to rewrite the ECQs based on guidance provided by OPM and resubmit the essays. We worked for a couple weeks to rewrite and reconstruct the leadership stories to meet the mark for the CCAR format (Challenge, Context, Actions, Results), and the s pecific leadership competencies for each ECQ. The clients rewritten ECQs were approved by OPM on the second review and the client was hired as an SES.

When career isnt enough The power of focus to manifest your dreams

When career isnt enough The power of focus to manifest your dreamsWhen career isnt enough The power of focus to manifest your dreamsWhen I welches in high school, I dreamt of becoming a rock star. After all, it was the mid-80s and my heroes were Jon Bon Jovi and Eddie Van Halen. Oh sure, the riches and fame sounded enticing, but I primarily envisioned looking out from the stage and seeing all the smiling faces there to enjoy my music. I had witnessed my middle school classmate Sisaundra singing in class and on the school bus and was inspired by the way she was able to lift peoples spirits with her voice.I wanted to have that kind of effect on others. In pursuit of my dream, I took guitar lessons from a young man named Chris Juergensen, who had a passion for playing and teaching guitar. After several years, Chris moved away and I finally gave up on my dream of becoming a rock star. I then set a more realistic career goal for myself and decided to become an attorney. I focused on that goal until I achieved it.Over the years, I have learned that whatever we focus on- on a consistent basis- is what tends to manifest in our lives. I did not realize my dream of becoming a professional musician because I gave up. Chris Juergensen, on the other hand, focused on being the best guitarist he could be and, as a result, he became a renowned guitarist and author who continues to inspire and educate musicians from Tokyo to New York.And Sisaundra, from middle school, focused on her singing career which lumineszenzdiode to five world tours with Celine Dion. In addition, she was a principal vocalist for Cirque du Soleils La Nouba for a decade and was even a powerhouse contestant on NBCs The Voice. Indeed, Chris and Sisaundra have achieved unbelievable success by focusing on their career goals, which also happened to be their passion in life.It is important to understand that this concept, the power of mental focus, does not just apply to career goals. That was obviously true bec ause, even after I achieved my own career goal, I focused on what I felt was missing in my life and my worry, doubt, and fear created even more negativity. There were times I considered giving up on not only my career but my life. My negative focus created negative energy that kept people at a distance, prevented doors of opportunity from opening and basically ensured I would never be happy.In 2005, however, I wandered into a fossil shop and bought a fateful souvenir a little dinosaur tooth that awakened my passion for paleontology and radically transformed my life in a positive way. On the surface, it appeared as though dinosaurs had brought me back to life. In reality, it was my change in mental focus that led to my positive transformation.Yes, Im still an attorney and have been for 25 years. But, for the past 14 years, I have also been on an adventure that I am thrilled to share with others. I always enjoy seeing the smiling faces of those who are excited to touch a real dinosa ur bone or hear about my latest dig site adventure. You might say I ended up a rock star after all.After years of analyzing my own positive transformation, I now realize my passion for paleontology had four essential characteristics that made it powerful enough to transform my life1. It was positive and productiveThis ones quite simple only something positive has the power to transform your life in a positive way. A negative pursuit (i.e. a harmful vice) will inevitably lead to negative consequences, even if it makes you feel happy when youre pursuing it.2. I was genuinely excited about itUnless you are genuinely excited about your passion, your interest will eventually fizzle and it will not have the power to transform your life for the better.3. It was ongoingFor your passion to help you maintain a positive mental focus and to ensure that you stay on a cycle of positivity, it must be pursued on an ongoing or at least a regular basis. Of course, you will still encounter obstacles and the challenges of day-to-day life. Thats just part of being human. But staying positive mentally is a conscious decision that we must work toward daily.4. I shared it with othersThis is another simple but very powerful concept. If you are pursuing something you keep to yourself, it is not likely to transform your life, at least in a significant way. It is through the process of getting out there and sharing your enthusiasm that you will make new friends, new opportunities will open, and you will find your passion truly enriching your life.If, like my friends Chris and Sisaundra, you are pursuing a career that is also your passion, then kudos to you. You are already living the dream If, on the other hand, you have a good job, but still find yourself focused on negativity or simply stuck in a rut, its time to find your passion regardless of whether you ever turn it into a career. Your true and life-changing passion is like a dinosaur skeleton buried in the ground. Youre not going to find it until you seek it out and uncover it.Once you are pursuing a passion that meets the four criteria, your positive thoughts and enthusiasm will produce positive energy which will draw the best things possible into your lifeAttorney Elaine Howard transformed her life from one of despair and hopelessness after battling academic struggles, low self-esteem, and an eating disorder to one of excitement and adventure when she inadvertently discovered paleontology. Over the past 14 years, Howard has become certified in fossil lab and fieldwork by the Wyoming Dinosaur Center and participated in many dinosaur digs. As a certified coach and member of the Certified Coaches Alliance, she is also on a mission to encourage others to find their own unique passion and allow it to transform their lives into an exciting adventure.Connect with Elaine Howard on Instagram dinosaurlaine and visit www.passioninthebones.com.Passion in the Bones A Guide to Breaking the Chains of Negativity and Li ving Your Own Adventure is available in paperback and e-book on Amazon and other retailers.

Secret Solutions to Maker Bullets Disclosed

Secret Solutions to Maker Bullets Disclosed The huge selection of design choices available ensures your cards can be entirely unique which is essential once youre attempting to differentiate your organization from the competition. As soon as your club has registered, you will get a discount code for your members to use while placing orders. To be able to add to the site you must register. To begin, create a title for your small business card design. Whispered Maker Bullets Secrets The quantity and variety of crimp will also play a function in pressure. If youre working with harder alloys like Linotype, you will want to boost the heat of the burner that youre using. Expansion characteristics vary based on the intended goal of the person bullet. Much like GameKing, the expansion characteristics of Pro-Hunter bullets varies dependent on the intended goal of the person bullet. You may choose to put money into a lead thermometer to make certain the temperature stays at a specif ic point. G7 bc values stay constant irrespective of the starting muzzle velocity. Conversely, a load that has erratic pressure performance on a little sample size might not be representative of the whole platzdeckchen of prospective rounds made to that prescription. Its also great idea to bring a tiny liquid like water or juice. If youre making a soup, set the content into a microwave safe container and heat on high for a few minutes. The Magic Bullet might not be absolutely the most powerful blender on the sector, but its the cheapest ideally making it the very best smoothie blender for individuals to check the waters with. There are various sorts of molds and lubricant machines which can help you decide which would be ideal for you. It works the exact same in regard to heating the alloy to the suitable temperature and making certain the molds and ladle are heated also. Some bullet molds are made for gas checks and some arent. Set your mold in addition to the pot to warm this up, and if youre utilizing a conventional electric furnace variety, then be sure the cast iron ladle is heated up as well. The powder burns, and doesnt explode. Or you may look for a specific replica of each dish. Include details in what caliber youre interested in and so on. More info on the huge offering of projectiles are found by checking out www.makerbullets.com. Another problem that has many new bullet designs is they are exceedingly intricate. Who Else Wants to Learn About Maker Bullets? It is possible to then type the rest of the document. Before you make your columns, you might have to enter information like a title and an introduction. If you dont do this, then your title and introduction would wind up being part of the column. While it might be a desirable collector item, it might be useless for the shooter. Actually you are going to be surprised by just how simple it is. A significant part creating columns is breaking it. When wanting to create your own ammunition, there are lots of factors which you have to think about before you take the plunge. That means you can generate many diverse tests utilizing the identical question collection. In truth, it appears polymer-encased telescoped rounds are in reality wider than brass rounds. It is possible to really save a lot of money by creating your own bullets, also, Finnerty states. Collectors interested in artillery ammunition are confined to items that dont have any explosive filling. The self-damaging effect usually means this weapon should be used more cautiously than a regular shotgun. Smithy uses Magnums as a means to attack. Load development needs to be easy. A portable ice maker can help you create table-ready cubes in a couple of minutes. Up to now, it appears like were on our own for load data. Their size was increased also. Certain items have several qualities, and can appear in many different kinds of chests. You would have to buy a list of materials so as to get started melting your lead down. To begin, aside from the security equipment, its important to have every one of your other required materials ready. Actually, an amazing many form perfect mushrooms. Get the Scoop on Maker Bullets Before Youre Too Late Fender Bullets are the sole strings on earth designed especially for Strats and guitars with similar type tremolos. While Bullet Bills continue to be fireproof, they may be frozen by means of an ice-ball from Ice or Penguin Mario. They can not be defeated in this game. They also appear in the minigame Bill Bounce.

Spark Hire Podcast for the Week of January 21 - Spark Hire

Spark Hire Podcast for the Week of January 21 - Spark HireAre you a chronic micromanager? Do you not know how to let go and let others do their job? If so, do you know how negatively you are effecting your company or department? In this weeks podcast, Spark Hire talks about micromanaging and how stifling it is.We also discussed how a mentor program can really improve your company culture. It can even attract top talent to your company. Its like a win-win situation for both employers and job seekers. Tune into our podcast from this week and listen to what we have to say on the subjectArticles CoveredMicromanaging and Your CompanyDoes Your Company Culture Need a Mentorship Program?The official podcast of Spark Hire. Discussing news and topics for job seekers and human resources professionals.Follow us on Twitter Spark Hire TwitterLike us on facebook inc Spark Hire Facebook PageWatch us on YouTube Spark Hire YouTube ChannelHOST Nicole Nicholson (Content Editor at Spark Hire)ALSO Patri ck Beggan (Marketing Assistant at Spark Hire)powerpress url=http//blog.sparkhire.com/sparkcast/sparkcast39.mp3

Seasonal Jobs May Lead to More Permanent Employment

Seasonal Jobs May Lead to More Permanent EmploymentSeasonal Jobs May Lead to More Permanent Employmentseasonal jobs with flexible schedules that are fit for professionals like yourselves. The numbers for seasonal employment this year are looking to be the best in years, and very promising for job-seekers looking to turn a seasonal job into a permantent job, according to a survey on the Top Areas for Seasonal Jobs just released by CareerBuilder.The CareerBuilder/HarrisInteractive survey highlightsthat the best career categories to look for seasonal jobs are within the professions of customer service, administrative and clerical support, shipping and delivery, and hospitality. Additionally, seasonal jobs can be found in the areas of inventory management, accounting and finance, non-retail sales, marketing, technology, and public relations. The best news of all, for those of you looking to transition your temporary, seasonal job into something mora permanent 40 percent of employers who plan to hire seasonal employees said that they will likely transition some into full-time, permanent employees, up from 31 percent last year. Heres some great advice on positioning yourself to transition from a seasonal or temporary job into something more permanent. This advice was given by the employers themselves, so its certainly worth rememberingProvide great customer service by offering help instead of waiting to be asked for it.Let the hiring manager know up front that theyd like full-time employment.Proactively ask for more projects and responsibilities.Present ideas on how to incorporate something new or do something better.Ask thoughtful questions about the organization.And our number one piece of advice for seasonal jobs is this APPLY NOW According to the survey, Eighty percent of employers are not accepting applications beyond November. Happy Seasonal Employment Hunting

Scared of Your First Day at Work 10 Easy Tips to Help You Not Blow It

Scared of Your First Day at Work 10 Easy Tips to Help You Not Blow ItScared of Your First Day at Work 10 Easy Tips to Help You Not Blow ItGet out there and shine on your first day at workTo drastically misquote Bob Dylan- How many times must a person experience a first day at work before it becomes less awkward?Nowadays, people change their jobs and careers as often as they change their underwear. You too are likely to go through many first days at work in your lifetime. The good news is, you can easily make it exciting instead of terrifying by following a few simple guidelines. We present to you 9 Awesome Tips to Help You Not Screw Up on Your First Day at Work.Intentionally or not, people are quick to judge others. According to Willis and Todorov, it only takes 1/10th of a second to make a first impression. Luckily, our experience says that you have at least the entirety of your first week to correct (or cement) that impression. Unless youre a police puppythat is, in which case youv e already mastered the art of impressing everyone your first day at work.If youre a planning freak like me, you might find this hour-by-hour survival guide handy. If youre not as easily stressed, 9 quick tips will mora than suffice. Good luck1. Show on time and dress appropriatelyDont be late on your first day at work. If you arrive late, youve already left a bad first impression before you even had a chance to enter the room. To avoid this simple mistake, plan your commuteahead. Add extra time in case anything goes wrong. And trust me, its exactly on days like these that things are predestined to go south from the beginning.Know your companys dress code. If youre required to wear a uniform, keep in mind that restrictions apply to all accessories, hair, and makeup. If youre in doubt,contact your HR.2. Show diligence and avoid distractionsA foolproof recipe on how to screw up your first day at work is to slack off. Dont be that person. Stay professional and keep your phone away to av oid any distractions. Make sure to stick to your break times and limit the chit-chat.3. Learn and listen before you speakFamiliarize yourself with the job and the company. According to Robert Sofias advice, before you try to change the game, you must first learn how to play it. Take the first days to listen and learn about the company and their practices. Once youve built trust and proven yourself useful, youll have plenty of opportunities to be more bold and critical. For now, keep an open mind and observe your new work environment. Additionally, when starting a new job, be ready to take on a variety of tasks. Youll show your commitment and willingness to learn. Stayflexible andyoull soon get a complex grasp of the company.4. Ask questionsAt every company, first days at work look different. Either you spend them in training or they throw you right into the deep. Whatever the case, your first week at work is the time to listen and take in as much as you can. At the same time, if you have questions, dont be afraid to ask. Or even better, prepare a few questions beforehand. This will show your interest in the company, its strategies, and plans.5. Get to know the teamApproach your line manager and learn about the companys structure. This is also a good time to clarify any uncertainties about your job description. Chuck Cohn highlights that its critical to understand how you fit into the larger organization and what each part of the company actually does. Take the time to learn peoples position and specialization. Youll benefit down the line when you start collaborating on larger projects.6. Earn respectTo establish your position on a new team is no less challenging task than handling your new job itself. We have one simple, yet effective piece of advice for you. If you want to earn respect, be good at your job. If you prove to be useful in the first week, youll gain trust from your colleagues and management at the same time.7. Build relationshipsGood teamwork is crucial for a successful company. First days in a new job are an ideal opportunity to build relationships with your coworkers. You can either craft a group email or take a walk around the office and introduce yourself. Take some time to get to know your colleagues. Ask them where are they from, how long they have been with the company, and what their role is. By showing interest, youll break the ice and start building new relationships. Your new colleagues will also be curious about you.Quick tip Prepare an elevator pitch about yourself.8. Be yourself from day oneLynn Taylor, a workplace expert emphasized the importance of staying yourself in a new job. Its stressful to try to be someone else, so why bother? You want some consistency in who you are on day one and day 31. Youll soon have to engage with your co-workers on various tasks in a number of different environments. Staying honest about yourself will show that you are responsible and trustworthy.9. Set your personal boundaries On the one hand, you want to be close with your new coworkers, but when it comes to your personal life, be careful. Your first day isnt an appropriate time to share intimate information at work, even if you think it would help you bond with others. People love to gossip, especially when it concerns you as a new colleague, so make sure you stay professional.Regardless of whether your first day is a success or not try to stay positive. Remind yourself of what made you to get into that job in the first place.Get out there and shine on your first day at workNow that youre already getting used to your new job, sit back and take a look at those who never made the cut.SaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveShare Your Feedback or Ideas in the Comments

ASME to Present Pressure Vessel and Piping Failure Modes Progr...

ASME to Present Pressure Vessel and Piping Failure Modes Progr... ASME to Present Pressure Vessel and Piping Failure Modes Progr... ASME to Present Pressure Vessel and Piping Failure Modes Program in HoustonASME Learning Development will hold a series of Pressure Vessel and Piping (PVP) MasterClasses next month in Houston. The program, Pressure Vessel Piping Failures Causes, Mitigation and Repair A Case Study Learning Series, to be held May 21-25 at the Wyndham Houston West Energy Corridor, provides engineers, inspectors and regulators with a practical roadmap for making run-or-repair and operability decisions based on the sound application of ASME/API codes, industry regulations, and engineering practice.The program is comprised of seven courses, each addressing the fundamentals of a specific damage mechanism, its causes and characteristics, inspection methods for determining the extent of damage, and the methods and criteria for evaluating a components fitness-for-service. The c lasses will also review the rules and application of ASME and API codes as well as other industry regulations in making run-or-repair decisions.The series includes an overview session, PVP Integrity Assessment and Repair Using ASME/API Codes and Industry Regulations, on May 21, followed by six Failure Mode MasterClasses General Metal Loss Corrosion on May 22, Piping Vibration on May 23 and 24, Local Thin Areas on May 23, Pitting Corrosion on May 23, Stress Corrosion Cracking on May 24, and Waterhammer Damage in Pipes on May 25.The courses will be presented by three renowned pressure vessel and piping experts Don Frikken, member and past chair of the ASME B31 Pressure Piping Committee and a senior advisor at Becht Engineering George Antaki, chair of the ASME III Working Group Piping konzept and B31 Mechanical Design Committee and past member of the joint API-579/ASME FFS-1 Committee and the ASME Post-Construction Code Committee and Tony Scribner, former associate director of the Mate rials Technology Institute and an authority in materials engineering and corrosion control in the chemical process industries with more than 40 years of experience.For more information on the Pressure Vessel Piping Failures Causes, Mitigation and Repair MasterClass Series or to register, visit http//go.asme.org/pvpfailures. For questions regarding the PVP program or other MasterClass programs, contact Jennifer Delda by e-mail at deldajasme.org.