Faculty and Graduate Students Reflect on Working in the Gas Turbine Field ME Today

Faculty and Graduate Students Reflect on Working in the Gas Turbine Field ME Today Faculty and Graduate Students Reflect on Working in the Gas Turbine Field ME Today Faculty and Graduate Students Reflect on Working in the Gas Turbine FieldOpportunities are Exciting and Ever-ExpandingASME International Gas Turbine Institute volunteers Dr. Karen Thole and Dr. Knox Millsaps, Jr., have been instrumental in mentoring and establishing programs for young engineers studying in the field of gas turbines. In this article, Thole and Millsaps have each provided a profile of one of their gas turbine students and what they have accomplished in the dynamic field of gas turbine engineering.Perspective from the Pennsylvania State University Gas Turbine ProgramAttracting top students who have an interest in learning about gas turbines is key to ultimately filling the pipeline of talented engineers needed by the turbine industry. To attract those top students, universities need excellent educational an d research programs as well as state of the art experimental and computational facilities. Many top students seek research opportunities to work on real-world problems, which can only be provided by industry through either directly funded projects or federally funded projects that have strong industry input. Learning about the gas turbine industry and the challenges not only come from within the classroom, but also from the collaborations between industry, government, and academia. Molly Eberly, MSME graduate student at Penn State, works in the lab.Molly Eberly is an MSME graduate student at Penn State. She describes her experiences in the gas turbine fieldBefore coming to graduate school, I knew very little about gas turbine engines. I began to learn about them, however, after joining Penn States Experimental and Computational Convection Lab at Penn State. Being part of this lab has taught me quickly that the engine air temperatures exiting the combustion chamber are well above the melting temperature of the turbine blades just downstream. I also learned that most engine manufacturers keep the blade from failing by sending cooler air through the center shaft, through the inside of the blade, and then out through tiny holes onto the blade surface. This creates a thin film of protective, cooler air around the blade, earning the technique the name film cooling. Film cooling became the focus of my graduate research.Penn State has provided me with many resources at my fingertips. I collect heat transfer and flow field measurements to characterize the effectiveness of different film cooling configurations, and I have used Infrared, Laser Doppler Velocimetry, and Particle Image Velocimetry techniques to capture that data. The wind tunnel with which I work is less than 2 years old, and I use liquid nitrogen to simulate the coolant gases. All things considered, its a pretty fun collection of toys that I get to play with every day This work has taught and prepared me w ell for the future, and there are several aspects of a career in the gas turbine industry that I find attractive. Large gas turbine manufacturers offer a huge variety of jobs that includes cooling technologies for the hot gas path in the turbine, aerodynamics, structural dynamics, combustion, and cold air flow through the compressor. However, turbines arent just used to power aircraft smaller research contractors close to Penn State use steam turbines in underwater powered vehicles. This introduces a completely different and exciting set of engineering problems to solve For a career in the turbine industry, I wont be lacking in opportunities.Perspective from the Naval Postgraduate School Gas Turbine ProgramGas Turbines have been used in many applications including aviation, power production, process plants, ship propulsion, and a number of other applications, for more than half a century. While the increases in performance and reliability over the last 60 years have been nothing sho rt of astounding, research into still better systems is continuing, and this means there are great opportunities for young engineers working for industry, in universities, and for the government, to have exciting careers in further improving these vital systems that widely benefit society.One of the many exciting opportunities for students to contribute to energy security and help protect the environment is through developing the knowledge of how to use alternative fuels, such as bio-derived jet (gas Turbine) fuels, in gas turbines.Research underway at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), in Monterey, California supports the U. S. Navys goals of using biofuels (50/50 blends) in both aircraft and surface ship gas turbines. In order for users, such as the Navy or commercial airliners, to have confidence that these fuels will be acceptable drop in replacements, a number of physical and chemical experiments are necessary along with full engine certification tests. Mechanical Engineering Graduate Student, LT Omari Buckley, USN, at the Naval Postgraduate School, in Monterey, California briefs his research on the fundamental combustion properties of biofuels to the Secretary of The Navy, the Honorable Ray Mabus.One such set of experiments is being done by LT Omari Buckley, USN. His research is on determining the laminar flame speed of pure biofuels (and blended fuels of different proportions), known as Hydro-Reformed-Jet (HRJ), and comparing these with the fuels used in the Navy for aircraft (JP-5) and ships (F-76/DFM). Results from LT Buckleys thesis research and other work at NPS on ignition delays and heat release rates will be vital in identifying potential problems in candidate fuels, and will help calibrate computations tools.This work and many, many other gas turbine projects in universities, industry, and government labs around the world provide exciting and useful ways for young engineers to contribute to an environmentally friendly way for gas turbines to p rovide power and propulsion for the 21st Century.Contributing AuthorsDr. Karen Thole, prof and Department Head, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, The Pennsylvania State UniversityDr. Knox Millsaps, Professor and Chairman, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Naval Postgraduate SchoolMolly Eberly, MSME graduate student at The Pennsylvania State University

Feeling guilty about not going to the gym could be bad for your health

Feeling guilty about not going to the gym could be bad for your healthFeeling guilty about not going to the gym could be bad for your healthDo you feel like compared to other people youre not going to the gym enough? If so, you might want to improve your mindset even more than your exercise regime. Simply having guilt and insecurity about your level of fitness can be bad your healthSays who?Researchers at Stanford University (Octavia Zahrtand Alia Crum) who discovered that study participants who perceived themselves as less active than their friends tended to live shorter lives even if they were still getting a nice amount of exercise relatively equal to their friends.In 2007 Alia Crumexplored a fascinating study on hotel attendants. unterstellung women were getting lots of exercise, but when we asked them they didnt have the mindset that their work was good exercise, Crum says.Crum then gave a presentation to some of the hotel staff explaining that all their heavy lifting and w alking was healthy exercise. After a month, these folks showed improvements in blood pressure and body fat.Crum then teamed up with Zahrt for more research on exercise mindset.The Cliff Notes versionThe study examined more than 61,000 American adults using data from 3 national health surveys looking at their physical activity, health, and personal background.Crum and Zahrt focused in on one big question Would you say that, compared with others your age, you are physically more active, less active or equally active?They viewed death records from 21 years after the surveys were conducted. (Note They controlled for factors like physical activity, age, body mass index and chronic illness.)Their conclusionIndividuals who believed they were less active than others were up to 71% more likely to die in the follow-up period than people who thoughtthey were more active than their peers.Shockingly, this mortality risk applied to people who were roughly the saatkorn in every way as their pee rs including how much they actually exercised.The researchers explanationThe Placebo effect kicked in Those who believed they were getting enough exercise wound up experiencing greater physiological benefits.Crum explains,The belief youre getting a pain medication can activate endogenous opiates in the brain. Similarly, the underlying dread of not exercising enough is a powerful frame of mind that can harm health. Perceptions can affect motivation.Zahrt explains, People who think they are less active can be discouraged by that perception, and they might stop exercising and become less active over time.Zahrt believes that perhaps a subsequent drop in real exercise might have influenced some of the negative health outcomes although she tried to control for similarities in each exercise for her study.Your assignment Dont use comparison or scare tactics to motivate yourself to go to the gym. Inspire yourself with a positive mindset.The above is an excerpt from the bestselling longevit y, Life is Long 50+ways to live a little closer to forever, by Karen Salmansohn, founder of NotSalmon.com.

Global leaders weigh in Women in the workplace key to saving world

Global leaders weigh in Women in the workplace key to saving worldGlobal leaders weigh in Women in the workplace key to saving worldCan women save the world? The verdict was a resounding yes at this years 2019 Women in the World summit. The three-day event featured the worlds leading women innovators, entrepreneurs, artists, scientists, and CEOs.Of the all-female power-house ensemble, some of the most notable to appear included Anna Wintur, briekse Larson, Glenda Jackson, Hillary Clinton, and Oprah Winfrey.One message was especially pervasive. Closing out Friday night, Oprah Winfrey proclaimed that in order to save the world, its necessary to first save yourself.And when we fulfill that task of actually making ourselves whole were set up to fully express what we know to now negotiate, differentiate, placate, facilitate, demonstrate, and delegate, Winfrey said.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neurosci ence, and moreWhile each panel featured speakers of diverse career backgrounds, every speaker found solidarity in one affirmation Self-confidence is fundamental to success.Overcoming gender biasFor women, the road to attaining such success is not as easily traversable. While the pay gap between men and women is slowly closing, women are reportedly confronted with many biases within the workplace.There is bias everywhere. We all encounter it every day. I think the question for us as leaders and in our personal lives and business, is what do we do to really counter it and how do we mitigate it? This question, prompted by Carolyn Tastad, President of Selling and Market Operations at PG, sparked further conversation. Equality for me means representation. This bias continues to perpetuate. Its really important for us, as leaders, build our own self-awareness and be very intentional in our actions.When Bozoma Saint Johnwas asked when she had last experienced bias, she responded Oh, you me an like this morning?As a high-profile female leader, the unshakable CMO of Endeavor discussed experiencing such bias daily. Those at the top never look like me. I practice and really try to make sure, really innately, that I bring my full self to every situation, she said.Indra Nooyi, the longest reigning woman CEO of Pepsi-co, confronts bias with intentionality. She remarks that the most important quality to procuring a successful career is intentionally setting goals.Nooyi attributes her own success to preemptively defining a purpose to her work. You dont become a defining company just because you deliver good financials. You become a defining company because you do so much more than that. And to us, it was performance with purpose, said Nooyi.Practicing a stubborn optimismThe expression, youth is wasted on the young may no longer hold any relevance when applied to the youngest millennials. Millennials are now the largest generation in the workforce.And, according to Christiana F igueres, a diplomat of 35 years and Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in July 2010, their stubborn optimism will be key to the success of the generation. Persistent optimism that is the greatest gift we can give to our young people, she said. Figueres is a global leader in environmental initiatives, having contributed to the Paris Agreement in 2015.When data confirms the bleak state of the environment, its easy to be a defeatist. Figueres encourages us to fight against this negative outlook, especially in the young Thousands of corporations are beginning to understand that if they want to have any business continuity in the 21st century, they need to be aware of the profit, planet, and people. If they cannot meet this triple bottom line, there is no space for them today. Young people simply will not work for them, to begin with.Its this kind of intentional optimism, Figueres argues, that cultivates the radical confidence needed to make a difference .You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from nesthkchen Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

Why Hiring an ADHD Job Candidate is a Smart Business Strategy

Why Hiring an ADHD Job Candidate is a Smart Business StrategyWhy Hiring an ADHD Job Candidate is a Smart Business StrategyADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is defined as a chronic condition marked by persistent inattention, hyperactivity, and sometimes impulsivity. So, why is hiring someone with ADHD a smart strategy for yur business? I explain the reasons why below.Early yearsWhen I welches 10 years-old, I was diagnosed with dyslexia, and a motor-visual impairment that made it difficult for me to copy the lessons teachers would write on the blackboard into my notebook. My ADHD diagnosis would arrive twenty years later.To counter my dyslexia, my parents were advised to give me a portable typewriter, a Brother EP-44 with a futuristic two kilobytes of RAM. Yes, you read that right. Not gigabytes, not megabytes, but KILOBYTES. In other words, I could type exactly 2048 characters before the memory was full.But all technological limitations of 1982 aside, there was a much da rker part of having to lug a seven-pound word processor with me wherever I went I was immediately labeled as different. When youre 10 years-old, being different is the kiss of death.Years of few friends, lots of bullying, and constant I dont want to go to school arguments with my parents ended finally when I got into the famous LaGuardia High School of Music and Art and Performing Arts. And guess what, everyone there was differentBenefits of being differentDo you know what came out of those years of hell? Superpowers. In addition to typing well over 100 words a minute as an adult, there was one huge benefit that I did not realize was being planted in my young brain at the timeI was learning to not only accept being different, but to use it to my advantage for the rest of my life.I can attribute the majority of my success, both personal and professional, to the fact that Ive never been normal. By having teachers and initial employers who considered me damaged, I was able to outshine, outmaneuver, and outgun normal students and colleagues at every turn.When youre differentWhen you are different you learn to handle all sorts of things quicker, better, and more to your benefit than normal people. For exampleYou grasp concepts betterYoure less likely to let fear prevent you from trying new thingsYou fix mistakes quicker than othersYou learn to pivot faster and with less dramaMost importantly...You learn to not give a damn about what other people think about you or your actions.Were stronger than you could ever imagineWhile mild disabilities such as dyslexia, ADD, ADHD, and OCD can be traumatic for kids, and even for adults if undiagnosed or untreated, if utilized correctly, the life-skills learned from coping with them can be a gift to the grown-up employee or entrepreneur.Those with some kind of learning disability have tremendous amounts in common with brilliant entrepreneurs and employees. Weve had to learn how to learn in a different way. Much like a blind man who learns to see with his other senses, those with learning disabilities learn to learn in different ways.ansicht different ways used to result in me getting in trouble in school for not arriving at the answer the right way. Now, they are exceptionally helpful in the entrepreneurial world, where sometimes you just need to get things done right now. And it doesnt matter how.What makes hiring those with disabilities a smart strategyThose with disabilities have usually figured out the shortest way to get from point A to point B within five seconds of being given the task. Were the most upfront and honest people youll ever meet. When I start working with someone, they know within five seconds that Ive got ADHD, and I work faster than normal.Im up-front about why Im different. And Im the first person to tell you that I am and why its a benefit. I do this, not because I believe Im better than anyone else, but so that others understand how I work, why I work the way I do, and how it can b e useful to both of us, as long as some simple guidelines are followed.If you want me to get something doneTell me what it is, give me a deadline, then leave me the hell alone. Youll get it perfect the first time, definitely on time, and most of the time early. People with ADHD RARELY miss deadlines because we require them.For someone with ADD, ADHD, or most any kind of learning disorder, chaos is our worst enemy. Organization is our best friend. Once we learn that, a whole new world opens up for us. We can work in certain ways to guarantee that certain things get done when they should. Were not rushed when we do it.The problem comes when were not given a deadline. In our world, soon, isnt an actuality. Give me a deadline, and I guarantee youll have it in your hands before its due. It will probably be perfect.As long as we trust you to truly listen to usWell be the most honest people with whom youll ever work. Those with ADD/ADHD have one fearThat when we need to express ourselves, were not truly being listened to.This is a problem for multiple reasons, but the main one is that we need to feel like weve said what we had to say and were truly heard. This way we can file it as completed and move on. If we trust that youll truly hear us when we talk, well never lie or withhold information from you, ever.ADHD is not a negative termWeve been told that our disability is a negative so many times that well work harder than anyone else. We want to prove the world wrong.The first time I sold a company in 2001, I was over the moon with happiness, not just because of the sale, but because it was a moment in my life where I was able to prove every single doubter wrong. Ive used that fuel and that passion to start and sell three companies in total, as well as write two best-selling books.Because weve been put down so much, in the end, we truly want to succeed. And we want people around us to succeed, as wellAt the end of the dayWe know what its like to fail. More importantl y, we know what its like to be told that well never succeed at anything.Its exactly because of that, that we want to succeed, we will work harder than anyone else to get there. And if were working with you or for you, we will be your biggest cheerleader, as long as we know you have our backs.In the end, we love the rush we get from success and an ADHD employee or business leader will do almost anything to get it. That makes working with us a smart business strategy.If you are an employee or business leader with ADHDYou will enjoy Faster Than Normal Turbocharge Your Focus, Productivity, and Success with the Secrets of the ADHD Brain, and the award-winning podcast containing interviews with tons of successful people with ADD and ADHD who share tips, secrets, and keys to using their gift as their biggest asset.

5 easy ways to improve your morning commute mood

5 easy ways to improve your morning commute mood5 easy ways to improve your morning commute mood5 simple ways to improve your morning commuteHave you ever woke up tired, ran for your train or bus and just missed it, spilt coffee down your white work clothes, or forgot your lunch you spent all of the night before cooking? Me too. In fact, these inconveniences happen so often to me, that sometimes Im convinced Im cursed. And even when the smallest thing goes wrong in the morning, without a doubt you will find me walking into work grumpy AF (a mood that is not easy to get out of).Not only does that negative mood lead to added stress, irritability and poor work performance for the rest of the day, it also inhibits me from fully enjoying lighter moments and positiveconnections in the office.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moraUpon realizing that how youspend your morningliterally affects your entire workday, I decided to make the shift to make the most out of my morning commute, since it is unavoidable, and that way when I reach the office I know Im set for a productive day.Of course we cant control everything, like our physical surroundings (AKA getting stuck in traffic) or the actions of others (like sitting next to someone who talks way too loud on the train), but what wecando is take charge of our own actions and most importantly control our mindset.In order to do just that, here are the best ways to boost your mood during the morning commute, whether you have had a smooth or bumpy start to the morning.5 simple ways to improve your morning commute1. Stay off social mediaWhile this is easy for commuters who drive, it is probably one of the hardest habits to break for those who catch public transport every day. If you look around on public transport, you will most likely see masses of people with their eyes in their hands fixated on their phones. Some might be do ing something productive, but most are probably endlessly scrolling their social media feeds.Stalking pictures on Instagram of people travelling around the world isbound to have a negative impact on your mental wellbeing as you subconsciouslycompare yourself to them. And research has shown that obsessive social media use negatively affects our mental and emotional wellbeing.While social media seemed like an easy way for me to pass the time in my morning travels, I started logging out of all social media apps the night before and limiting my use throughout the day. Within a week I had finished reading a book I had started on almost a year prior.2. Set positive intentionsIf your morning is filled with thoughts like, I have way too much to do today or I really dont want to get out of bed this tip is really important for you.While setting goals is great as it helps drive productivity, setting intentions in conjunction with goals is even better. Getting into the habit of setting a daily intention based on what will provide you with the most benefits for that particular day, will help psych you up about the workday ahead. Its important to use positive language to set the tone for the rest of the day.It can be as simple as Today I will choose happiness, or Today I wont sweat the small stuff. You only have to hold onto that intention for one day, so its much more manageable than long-term goals. Writing your intention down while youre on public transport or saying it aloud during your drive helps you gain clarity for the day.3. Listen to a podcast or your favorite playlistNothing gets me motivated like a really good playlist or a super motivational podcast. Whether its your own perfectly curated playlist of songs or SpotifysMorning Motivationmix, it hasbeen proventhat music boosts your mood which consequently bumps your productivity.While music is a big part of my commute to work, some mornings when Im craving something with a little more substance, podcasts are my go -to. Theyre perfect to listen to on the way to work whether youre driving, walking, or catching public transport.Listening to my favouriteproductivity podcastshelps put me in the best mindset for the day, but picking whatever genre suits you will put you in the best mood. If youre after something that uncovers the daily routines and secrets to success of inspiring, successful women, then look no further than ourA Day In Progresspodcast. It is full of productivity hacks and inspiring personal storiesand will set the perfect tone for a workday.4. Smile at someoneIts crazy how something as simple as a smile can be SO powerful. Like when a stranger randomly smiles at you (in a genuine not creepy way) you immediately feel happier and forget why you were in a bad mood.So when you partake in the physical act of smiling, it not only helps brighten others days, but it has also been proven to make you happy too. When your smile muscles contract they stimulate your brains reward system, in tur n releasing endorphins and making you feel instantly happier.If you catch public transport you likely have multiple opportunities each morning to smile at someone. If youre driving or walking, make an effort to smile at a passerby on the street before getting to the office, even on the days when you dont feel like it.5. Get physicalStarting the day with somephysical activityis known to have multiple benefits, and fitting it into your morning commute can be great for those who are short on time. While it might not be possible to walk or ride a bike the entire way to work, simple things such as getting off a stop earlier on public transport and walking to work from there can be really effective.I personally try to walk to the bus stop before the hour-long trip to the office, instead of asking for a lift. The fresh air and sun do wonders for my mood, and even research has proved that physical activity leads togreater levels of excitement and enthusiasm.Ultimately, your morning commute doesnt need to be the source of daily frustration and anger. It IS possible to shift your perspective and turn a not-so-ideal situation (like commuting to work) into a valuable opportunity. Just remember you have complete control over your mindset each morning, no matter what life throws your way.This article originally appeared on A Girl in Progress.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

The Cv Format Template Pitfall

The Cv Format schablone Pitfall You should comprise elements of your degree, transferable abilities, and summarise any work placements you might have picked up. Regardless of what level of job seeker youre, theres a design inside this library for you. It will help to think of your CV as a promotion tool which permits you to offer your work history, skills and experience to prospective employers. A chronological CV is best if youve got consistent employment within the exact same industry, and your work experience displays advancement in your area. Vital Pieces of Cv Format Template Quite a few documents are available here in order to steer you through the recruitment practice. Every one of these documents has an advantage, it is all up to you to decide. This format gives you the ideal chance to advertise yourself. Templates also show you exactly what information you want to put in your CV, such as what information to put in each individual part of your CV, and what sort of language to use. Choose which sections you have to have in your CV (dependent on the job that youre applying for), and which ones youll be able to remove. In the instance of CVs, there are a few very specific professions that may make decent use of those. If youre interested or trying to find a job within the field of research or academics then it is possible to take advantage of this sample CV template to make your own CV. Then it may be time to bring some style to your resume Whether youre writing your very first studienordnung vitae or revising a recent CV, a template can be extremely helpful. The layout is straightforward, professional and quite easy to skim. Zetys downloadable CV templates let you to save time and energy. The Fundamentals of Cv Format Template Revealed Whilst it is a fact that you will see numerous CVs surfing the internet utilizing different search engines including Google, Bing, Yahoo and others. The net has affected peoples reading behavior through the years. This website uses cookies to make sure you acquire the very best experience on our site. By using these templates, you are going to be able to produce your CV in merely a couple of minutes. Resume formats are useful tools that can be of wonderful aid in making resumes. These templates are excellent for a graphic artist or designer as an example, but if youre applying to become an accountant, you might want to go for an elegant or traditional design instead. Employing a resume template has turned into an acceptable and smart practice for several explanations.Show employers that youre current and produce a fantastic first impression by selecting the correct template. Weve produced a new platzdeckchen of creative designs which are the perfect mix of professionalism, personality, and only the correct amount of style. Also, have a look at different samples for each one to provide you some helpful examples you want to follow. Sometimes all you will need is a timeless st yle template thats clean, clear and right to the point. Cv Format Template at a Glance When youre asking for a job which relies on the strengths of the person, you want a resume template that you may inject a little more personality into to make it pop. A perfect pick for candidates with a great deal of experience who want a one-page CV template. Great luck with your work search Fantastic luck with your work search. The Honest to Goodness Truth on Cv Format Template 1 such tool may be curriculum vitae templates to aid with the kind of yours. Utilizing VisualCVs CV editor it is simple to switch from 1 template to another, which means you can easily use the ideal template for the job every single time you apply. There are even several CV templates that have been created employing the Photoshopsoftware to create the design required by certain industries. Take a look at our variety of contemporary templates and get started creating an effective resume promptly. Obviously, ther e are all types of curriculum vitae samples youll be able to use as guides or templates to aid you with your own pattern. Given below are a couple of sample CV Templates which you can take advantage of as references to create your curriculum vitae effortlessly. By abiding By a template, you will be in a position to rapidly create your curriculum vitae. Make sure that you have replaced all the information from the template with your own, personalized info.

Adding the #8216;Human Touch#8217; to Your Job Search

Adding the 8216Human Touch8217 to Your Job Search Looking for a job can be discouraging. Being rejected can be downright depressing. Getting a promotion or a new position is exciting. Any career transition (whether good or bad) tends to be confusing and sometimes scary. Your whole career path will be full of emotions that run the gamut from celebratory toan almost grievous sense of loss. While you may have a support group in the form of family and friends, these well-meaning loved ones may not necessarily understand what it is like to be in your shoes, nor do they have the acumen to point you in the right direction.A Career MachineThe Internet is full of information about careers, and this information isbeneficial to a certain degree, butmuch of it is not in touch with the human side of working and career development. Instead, this self-serve content is essentially pre-packaged, and itcaters to a generic audience. It is not personalized in any way thatactually reflects your individual needs, skill set, and career aspirations.This one-size-fits-all career advicemay be useful incertain situations, but when you are in the midst of the roller coaster of emotions that comes withcareer transitions and job searches, you really could use something more. You need to be supported by a professional.The Hard and Soft ApproachAcareer expert, like a career advisor, can offer that human-touch experience you need in these times. A career advisor can helpyou weather the storms of your career, condition you to go the distance, and is there to toast your success when it all works out.A career advisor can deliver the hard and soft approach, based on what each individual needs and what will best serve their career goals. They act almost like sports coaches, deliveringguidance through theright doses of listening and sympathy, encouragement and tough love, and objective advice and actionable tasks .A career advisor knows that each person has a different set of strengths and weaknesses that require a unique strategy plus, they have often worked with a range of personalities and seen a variety of career experiences, so they know how to make each personfeel like they are understood and accepted.The Benefits of a Human ConnectionThis personalized approach is especially reassuring if you are second-guessing yourself or if you lackthe confidence you need after facing some career hardship, like being unemployed for a period of time.Personal assistance from a career advisormay also help you feel as though you are accomplishing more. In a search that previously felt one-sided, you now have a guide you now have a listening ear, a supportive shoulder, and whole body and mind to help you get to the most appropriate destination youre seeking.A career coach will certainly offer understanding and emotional support when a client is nervous about a job interview or apprehensive about changin g career paths, but this coach is also there to help you buck-up, and will be firm and offer constructive criticism when it is necessary.In order to best serve your needs and provide the human connection that helps smooth the bumps in yourcareer road, a career coach should takethe time to get to know you as a person.Its about building a relationship, really, and taking the journey with you thats what often sets a career coach apartfrom any other source of career assistance.In fact, a career coach can often do muchmore than just sit next to you on that rollercoaster and figuratively hold your hand a career coach gets you off the emotional ride and helps you gainstrategic focus, showing you where you need to go and what you need to do in order to achieve your career goals.What You Want in a Career CoachIf youre looking for a career coach, you want someone who understands you personally and who is passionate about helping you succeed. You want to havesomeone on board who understands n ot only the emotions involved inyour career journey, but also the practical objective steps you need to take to reach your goals.Your perfect career coach shouldget you even more than you getyourself.While the Internet offers detached, often pre-packaged advice, and your friends and family feel for you, it is acareer coach that can feel for you, offer truly personal advice, and give you a kick in the pants when you need it most.