If you cant code, you have no business managing engineers

If you cant code, you have no business managing engineersIf you cant code, you have no business managing engineersDo you run an organization with Engineers (i.e. Programmers, Developers, Hackers, Code Ninjas)? Is your title Technical Manager, Development Manager, Head of Technology, CTO, CIO, or any other sort of title that communicate Im in charge of technology? If so, congrats on reaching the apogee of the tech departmentYeah career Nerds ruleHowever, are you able to answer this quick question? What is the output of the following function?def function(x Int) Int = def loop(y Int, total Int) Int = if(y == 0) total else loop(y - 1, total * y) loop(x, 1)function(5)or a less efficient (non-tail recursive), but easier to understand functiondef function(x Int) Int = if(x == 0) 1 else x * function(x - 1)function(5)Did you get it? Great Would you be able to write this in your programming language of choice (this was written in Scala, by the way)? Awesome You can save your ti me and stop reading this article now, and perhaps go back to reading Hacker News. Note if you are in infrastructure, hardware, or another technology area, you can use an equivalent example such as being able to create a circuit diagram, grep logs, mount a drive, platzsetup a server, run Puppet, setup a cluster, etc.However, if you were confused, had no clue what this function did, didnt get the answer 120 (5 factorial), or couldnt write something like this in any programming language, please remove the word Technology or Technical or even Information from your title. To be blunt, until you brush up on your skills, you just dont deserve to be called technical anymore (or maybe you never did).Yes, I know, you think Im crazy. At your level/responsibilities you dont need to know how to program or how the technology works. People do it for you. I get it. Ive been told many times by non-technical managers who had those titles, and couldnt figure out the simple function above, that being a good technology manager doesnt require you to be technically skilled. Sorry, but I gotta call bullst. Only people without technical skills make that sort of weak argument. The rest embrace their technical skills to be amazing leaders.Leading the troopsLets run through the a common argument and see if I can defend that being a technology manager requires actual technical expertise.I manage a big org, I dont need to know the how to code or the technical details.I have good people who do.I lead and inspire.Leaders lead by example. How do you expect to lead or inspire an Engineer when you are unwilling or unable to get in the trenches with them? Do you know why George Washingtons troops loved him to the point that they would die for him? Sure, he was in charge, wore the fancy outfits, and had a cool title (General and Commander-in-Chief? - ?awesome), did the big picture stuff, etc, etc. But that didnt convince his troops to boldly charge into battle. They did so because they felt he w as one of them. He understood them. For example, Washington walked, ate, and lived amongst his troops when they camped at Valley Forge during the brutal winter of 17771778. He could have stayed in a big house with a thermisch fireplace, but he didnt. He didnt because he was still a solider, just like he had been many years ago during the French-Indian war, and was still able to be a solider.Code something, no matter how small, and release it to production.Im not saying you need to be coding all day, but the test is have you ever released to production at your company? Have you experienced what your team does daily? If you must, are you still able to still get into the trenches? Code something, no matter how small, and release it to production.Get coding againWhen I worked at Goldman Sachs, my first day there a Super Senior Managing Director (un-official title SSMD) sat me down and personally gave me an overview of the code structure. He knew how the systems worked and what it took t o build them. Awesome Know what, he had my absolute respect from that moment on. Even more importantly, a lot of his success came from being able to make the right decisions because of his deep understanding of the technology. I found out later that at Goldman every person in technology must be technical. At Google and Ladders (where I work) even Product Managers get programming questions (albeit simple ones) during their interview. Why? Because if you are going to work with Engineers, have the respect of Engineers, and truly understand Engineers, you need to be technically proficient.ThoughtWorks furthers the idea of needing to stay technical (for a Tech Lead, but can be applied to anyone with a Technical title)If you do not spend time with the code, you run the risk of invoking the Ivory Tower Architect anti-pattern, leading technical decisions without understanding their real implications for implementation or maintenance. This anti-pattern has numerous side effects including des troying trust with developers, increasing the development time of new features, and increasing the accidental complexity of your software systems.Just like my previous manager (SSMD), you probably ended up being a technical leader because you love technology, and probably coding. The trick is you cant let that part of your skill set wither away. It is easy to let your tech skills rot when your day is 90% meetings and 10% budget planning exercises. Luckily, no one is asking you to be the best Javascript developer. However, if Javascript is one of your teams primary languages, for goodness sake, take a course or crack open a book or launch Atom to stay technical for the sake of your team, your company, and yourself.And, by all means, get coding again

What to Wear to a Law Firm Job Interview

What to Wear to a Law Firm Job InterviewWhat to Wear to a Law Firm Job InterviewCongratulations Youve got a job interview at a law firm. Exciting On to the really important question what are you going to wear?? Interviewing for a BigLaw Job If youre interviewing for a BigLaw job in a large law firm, the answer is pretty simple. You wear a suit and a relatively conservative one at that. For law students doing OCI interviews, its handy to have a suit wardrobe that you can mix and match for multiple days of interviews. For example, you might have Two suits, of different colors. (Women can further expand their options by having a skirt and pants version of each suit.)At least four suitable shirts, so you dont have to worry about having all of your shirts stuck at the dry cleaners when you need them for an interview.Several ties, for men, which coordinate with your shirts and suits.At least one suitable pair of shoes for each suit (no, you cant wear brown shoes with a dark suit).Suit able accessories for each version of your outfit, including some way to carry necessary documents (extra versions of your resume, transcript, and writing sample). With this system, its potentially easy to keep track of what various firms have seen you wear. For example, you might decide to wear a skirt suit to anfangsbuchstabe on-campus interviews, and pants to a callback. Or you might opt to wear your gray suit initially, and a pinstripe suit to callbacks. Follow the Steve Jobs method of dressing, and cut down the number of things you need to think about before an interview When youre not worrying about which shoes match which suit, you can spend that time researching firms and planning your interview approach. Interviewing for a Small Firm Job If youre interviewing at a smaller firm, planning your outfit is a little mora challenging. In many cases, its appropriate to dress very formally, as if you were interviewing for a BigLaw job. But, not always If the office is very infor mal, you might opt to dress down a bit. How can you find out what the prevailing vibe of a small firm is? Use your legal research skills Step one is to visit the firms website. Do they have photos of the lawyers? How dressed up are they? How formal is the site itself? What info are you given about how the firm views itself? These are clues about the culture of the firm, which can inform how you want to present yourself. Also, think about whether youve got any contacts to the firm. Do you know anyone who worked there in the past (or who works there now)? This person might be willing to steer you in the right direction. In general, err on the side of formality. No one is going to look too askew at a suit in a law firm interview, even if its not entirely necessary. (Tech companies are exceptions to this rule, but most law firms are still relatively conservative places.) If you decide to dress down a bit, dont take it too far. You dont want to show up in Casual Friday attire for an inte rview Make sure youre at least slightly more dressed up than your interviewer, and you should be fine. What to Carry One recurring question is what to bring or carry in an interview. The reality is you need to bring copies of your resume, transcript, and writing sample, in case any of the interviewers need them. For men, the best option is a simple portfolio which you can tuck under your arm. (Dont bring a briefcase. Its overkill. And make sure your pockets arent too laden down. Leaving your iPhone at home with your huge key ring makes sense.) Women should have a similar portfolio but have more flexibility with what else to bring. A small bag is appropriate, as is a larger, relatively formal tote that can carry the portfolio and all other necessary items. In all cases, make sure you can easily shake hands while carrying whatever you bring And dont play with your portfolio in the interview. Either place it neatly in your lap (and leave it alone) or put it on the floor. Make sure its not a distraction

Company culture isnt what you do, its how you do it

Company culture isnt what you do, its how you do itCompany culture isnt what you do, its how you do itI have an issue with company culture discussions.The popular definition of company culture is how many ping-pong tables you have, how many beer garden outings you take as a team, how comfortable the chairs are in the entryway, whether you get 10 days of paid vacation time or 15 days of paid vacation time, how good your 401k plan is, how many weird fun facts you know about your employees, etc. etc. etc.A perfect example of this is the tech start-up worldCompany culture, as it is formally defined, is immediately followed up with descriptions of the office, how much time you get off for lunch, the fact that you can write on the walls in Crayola marker because its more creative. And to a lot of people, these environments seem like dreams.They are the David of the working world, slinging rocks at corporate Goliath.But Ill say for me, the above has leidhing to do with how I define company culture.For me, company culture comes down to one thing and one thing onlyHow you treat what it is youre doing for eight plus hours a day, five (sometimes six or seven) days a week.If I dont feel good about how the work gets done, if Im not enjoying the process with my team, then no amount of rock climbing expeditions or expensed dinners or Friday margaritas are going to change that.Sure, they might give me a fleeting sense of fun, but that does very little to impact the way the work (the thing we spend far more time doing) gets done.Company culture has to do with the people, not the things you have your people doing - or the amenities you provide your people to leisure themselves.Having said that, let me tell you my definition of company cultureCulture is how people handle a disagreement.Culture is how teams communicate, the language they use, the way they share their ideas and feedback.Culture is whether or not people talk badly about others behind their backs.Culture is the meti culousness that goes into even the most mind numbing of tasks.Culture is whether your title defines your role, or your role defines your title.Culture is everyones willingness to listen.Culture is showing up on time, prepared, with a positive attitude.Culture is the way you approach your work, day in and day out, with an insatiable hunger to learn and grow and build.Thats company culture, and thats whats actually fun.Getting stuff done, is fun.Getting it done really well, is fun.Getting it done with people you enjoy being around, is fun.And feeling really good about your work, is fun.Everything else is secondary.This article originally appeared on Inc Magazine.

Thank You Email After Interview - Examples, Dos and Donts

Thank You Email After Interview - Examples, Dos and DontsThank You Email After Interview s, Dos and DontsA lot has changed in thejob interview processover the past few years. Its not unusual to be asked to participate in avideo interview, to provide links to your social mediapages in order to demonstrate yourpersonal brand, or to do some sample work on spec to prove that youre qualified for the job. One thing that hasnt changed, however, is the need tosend a thank-you notenzeichen to your interviewers to express your appreciation for the opportunity to meet with them. The good news is that you can generally send yourthank you note via emaillea paper letter isnt usually necessary. The Benefits of Sending aThank-YouEmail A thank-you message via email has a couple of important advantages over the old-fashioned, paper-and-ink variety ofathank-you letter. For example, with an email, you can do more than remind your prospective employer of your qualities and skillsyou can actually show them off by including a link to yourerreichbar portfolio,LinkedIn account, or professional social networking profiles. Another benefit of a thank-you email is that you can get your thank-you message out immediately, rather than having to wait for the postal service to deliver a letter. In fact, you cansendandwriteyour thank-you email on the saatkorn day. This is crucial if youve just interviewed for a job in which the hiring manager will be making a quick decision. You want to send the letter when the interviewers impression of you is still sharp in his or her mind. You also want the interviewer to read the letter before making a hiring decision. This means that you should send the email message or letter within 24 hours of your interview. Send One Email to Each Interviewer What if youre interviewed byseveral people? First of all, ask for a business card at the conclusion of the interviewthat way youll have the contact information for each thank-you email. Then, send email mess ages to each person youinterviewed with. Be sure to modify your email so each interviewer gets a unique thank-you message. They will know if you sent the same message to each of them. What to Include in Your Email Message In addition tothanking the personyou interviewedwith, your thank-you note shouldreinforce the fact that you want the job, so view this thank-you as a follow-up sales letter. In other words, restate why you want the job, what your qualifications are, how you might make significant contributions, and so on. Your message is also the perfect opportunity to discuss anything of importance that your interviewer neglected to ask. For example, if you didnt have a chance to explain why you thought that you would fit in well with thecompany culture, you might briefly state this in the email. Finally, use your letter to address any issues and concerns that came up during the interview, including topics you neglected to answer as thoroughly as you might have wished.For inst ance, if you feel that you botched an interview question, you could explain your answer in more detail here. Keep in mind, though, that the thank-you note should be brief and to-the-point. A couple of brief paragraphs are sufficient. Here are tips for writing a strong thank-you email. Use a Professional Subject Line In the subject line, provide just enough information about why you are sending the email. Include the phrase thank you and either your name or the title of the job you interviewed for (or both). Some examples of subject lines include Thank YouFirstname LastnameThank YouJob TitleThank YouFirstname Lastname, Job TitleThank YouJob Title, Firstname LastnameJob Title, Firstname LastnameThank You Keep It Brief Keep your message concise. The interviewer will not want to read a very long thank-you email. Focus on saying thank you and briefly reiterating your interest in the lokalitt. Edit, Edit, Edit Remember to proofread. Proofreading is just as important in email a s it is in other formsofcorrespondence. Be sure to check spelling andgrammar. Also, keepa copy in your Out mailbox or cc yourself so you have acopy of each message youve sent. Example of an Email Thank-You Letter to Send After a Job Interview The example below will provide you with a template to use for your own thank-you email. Keep in mind that this sample is only to give you a sense of how to format your email and demonstrate what information should be included. Youll need to tailor it to reflect your own circumstances. Subject Line of the MessageThank YouAssistant Account Executive InterviewDear Mr./Ms. Last NameI enjoyed speaking with you today about the assistant account executive position at the Smith Agency. The job seems to be an excellent match for my skills and interests.The creative approach to account management that you described confirmed my desire to work with you.In addition to my enthusiasm, I will bring to the position strong writing skills, assertiveness, and the ability to encourage others to work cooperatively with the department.I appreciate the time you took to interview me. I am very interested in working for you and look forward to hearing from you regarding this position.Sincerely,Your NameEmail AddressAddressCity, State Zip CodePhone NumberLinkedIn URLWebsite URL Expand Review More Examples Review more job interview thank-you letter samples for a variety of different types of jobs and employment circumstances. Thank-YouEmail Dos and Donts Theres a lot of information in this article, so heres a checklist of everything you should andshouldnotdo Do Send your email right away- within 24 hours of the interview- to thank the hiring managers and confirm your interest.Include all your interviewersintheemailor send separate emails to each person who spoke with you. Keep in mind that if you do the latter, your messages should vary somewhat, so that the recipients dont compare notes later and feel like they just got a chain email (a s mentioned above, its a good idea to gather business cards, or make a note ofthe interviewers names during the meeting.Thisis to ensure that you know whom to address). Include the name of the position in the subject lineand the words thank you. This will ensure that the hiring manager sees your response and knows that your email is important.Remind the interviewer of your qualifications, making sure to mention anykeywordsin the original job listing (or thosethat came up during the interview itself).Providelinksto your online portfolios and other professional sites and networks. Dont Stalk your interviewers. Initiativessuchasa thank-you email and a follow-up a week or so later are more than enough. Beyond that, youre not promoting yourself youre stressing them out. Remember that your goal is not only to show the hiring managers that youre qualified but to convince them that they want to work with you. Repeatedly hounding them with follow-up emails wont build your case.Send anythingt hat makes you look bad. This includes personal social media profiles that contain unprofessional pictures or behavior. Err on the side of caution when determining this. You might see nothing wrong with a photo of you enjoying a margarita on a tropical vacation, but the hiring manager might feel differently. Be too casual. No memes, internet acronyms, etc.Send misspelled, grammatically incorrect emails, or anything that hasnt beenproofreadby a trusted friend. Even professional editors make mistakes when they try to work on their own. Get another set of eyeballs to look over your work before you hit send. By sending a thoughtfully expressed thank-you email immediately after your interview, youll affirm the positive impressions you made during your talk, keep your candidacy top of mind as final hiring decisions are made, and demonstrate that you have the good manners and proactive communications skills employers desire in their personnel.

ASME Journals Impact Increases

ASME Journals Impact Increases ASME Journals Impact Increases ASME Journals Impact IncreasesJuly 28, 2017 Expanding its profile as a leader in the scholarly publishing of mechanical engineering subjects, ASME is pleased to announce that its journal portfolio has experienced significant increases in both the number of citations and the Journal Impact Factor (JIF).According to the 2017 Journal Citation Reports, published by Clarivate Analytics last month, the total number of ASME journal citations in 2016 increased 37 percent over 2015 data.ASME journals benefited from similar increases last year in terms of the highly-regarded Journal Impact Factor, which reflects how highly cited the average article published in a particular journal is relative to others in its field or discipline. Applied Mechanics Reviews was the top-ranked ASME journal, with a JIF score of 7.921 for last year.To see the 2016 JIF numbers for each journal, visit the Journals home page on the ASME Digital Collection at https//asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/.

What Does Presumed Guilty Mean?

What Does Presumed Guilty Mean? The Brian Banks case is simply one such example. Choosing a defense attorney can help you stay away from adverse effects even if youve been found guilty. Your lawyer must make certain the record is obvious you do leid consent to an adjournment or that the District Attorney welchesnt ready. About the Authors Jose Baez is among the most sought-after attorneys in the nation. The New Fuss About Presumed Guilty Cops, for instance, have a lot of exceptions and are deemed innocent until proven guilty but the typical citizen isnt. Its clearer in the movie. The movie also spread in the shape of unlicensed DVDs. For Negrete and Hernandez, their film presents a distinctive chance to produce people aware of exactly how unbalanced the court process is. The argument that conservatives do not wish to assist you care for your kids once they are born is also nonsense. It is simple to observe where this is going. Admittedly, the kids do plenty of chantin g and it isnt always feasible to tell what theyre saying. Things went badly from the beginning. The Presumed Guilty Game With regard to the crucial facts of the situation, the defendant doesnt have any burden of proof whatsoever. It helped dramatize what happens whenever the claims of victims arent taken seriously. In case the suspect is unwilling to accomplish this, its an offence. Some men and women appear aloof or emotionless since they are in shock or denial. The Ideal Strategy for Presumed Guilty The truth is legal insurance is possibly the cheapest type of insurance you could ever buy but it will provide you the largest empowerment you could possibly find. An improved criminal records certificate will also have details about the barred lists and being added to either register means that any work application that needs an improved certificate is almost sure to fail. Some business accounting statement can be useful. Another area of the answer is career-driven prosecu tors who want convictions at any cost. Hearsay, Lies and Presumed Guilty Several of my clients had children, some from prior marriages. Masterson began acting at a young age. Three witnesses explained he was at his workplace during the right time of which he was accused of murder. The Key to Successful Presumed Guilty Thankfully 1 part of the aged judicial system which has not yet been taken over by the new is the chance of true incarceration. The exact same couples identity was being used to obtain tires for exactly the same function. Due procedure and facts be damned. So having access to a great attorney whatsoever times looks like the sole way we can be certain justice is served. Theres no opening argument. The chants are normally used at sporting events. The commission has three key responsibilities. A driver whose license was revoked for refusing a chemical test may contest the revocation for an administrative hearing. If there are a number of issues or you have any questions, speak to our support group and theyre going to answer them fully in addition to help you with the download approach. Many folks continue voting for the very same men and women who continue to give thoughts and prayers rather than solutions. A great deal of this problem starts with the sort of people attracted to law enforcement. The problem isnt simply that Shakespeare flourished without copyright protection because of his work. It advises Congress on the evolution of crime policy. Providentially, the government doesnt presume you guilty. Lawyers put their customers interests first. To put it differently, a driver is needed to comply with an officers request to have a chemical test whenever theres probable cause to believe the person was driving an automobile in violation of Colorados DUI laws. The majority of the time a defendant is going to be asked to earn a choice between guilty or not guilty. Usually, an officer cant physically restrain an individual to get a sample for testing. Inside this nation, every individual accused of a severe charge deserves a good process before judgment.You had your opportunity to earn a selection. If any return is because of an error on the sellers part, you will obtain a complete refund. Please note that in the event the shipping address is incorrect and the buchen was shipped, based on the shipping option selected we might not be in a position to modify the shipping address until the order was returned. If for any reason your order isnt readily available to ship, you wont be charged.

How to Prepare Your Personal Brand for a Job Search

How to Prepare Your Personal Brand for a Job Search Youve likely seen the term personal branding in blogs and articles as youve been preparing for your job search, but you may not be entirely certain what it means. Personal branding is how a candidate packages their skills, background, experience, and public persona in order to market themselves to potential employers.A strong personal brand image could mean landing the job of your dreams, while a poorly maintained onecould hurt your chances or even worse, get you disqualified from consideration entirely.Because finding and keeping a job is all about marketing yourself properly, its a good idea totake a minute to read up on a fewkey points regarding how toboost your personal brandClean Out Your Closet Your Social Media ClosetThe first place employers look after theyve seen your resume isyour social media presence.In fact, a recent survey from CareerBuilder found that 60 percent of employers research candidates on social networking sites. Thats an 8 percent increase from last years survey.Companies want to know that theyre hiring people with character and integrity, so you want to make sure that everything you post on the Internet casts a positive light on yourself.Employers also pay attention to the ways in which your social media activity reflects poorly on you. Your conduct on the Internet can have some serious negative consequences on your job search In CareerBuilders survey, 49 percent of the hiring managers who said they screen candidates on social media also said theyve found information in their research that has led them to decide not to hire a candidate.Some of the content that most commonly causes hiring managers to shy away from a candidate includes- Provocative or inappropriate photographs, videos, or information 46 percent of hiring managers said theyve not hired a candidate after finding behauptung things on their social media accounts-Information about a candid ate drinking or using drugs 43 percent-Discriminatory comments related to race, religion, gender, etc. 33 percent- Candidate bad-mouthed previous company or fellow employee 31 percent- Poor communication skills 29 percentThis is not to say thatyou cant go out with your friends and have a good time when youre in the middle of a job hunt. Rather, you simply need to be cognizant of the moments you choose to document and share.Build Up Your Online PresenceThe flip side to cleaning up your online presence is that you also want toensurethe content the remains reinforces a positive and professional perception of you. You need totake control of your Internetfootprint and reshape the information that can be foundabout you.One of the first things I advise any client to do is update theirLinkedIn profile so that it is 100 percent accurate and portrays them as a qualified professional. LinkedIn is well indexed by Google, so when a recruiter searches your name online, your LinkedIn profile i s likely to be one of the first results they see. LinkedIn is also a great way to showcaseprojects youve worked on, papers youve published, andinterviews in which youve been quoted.If you like to write or have an online portfolio to show off, its a good idea to purchase your own website domain, such as JohnSmith.com. If you are unable to purchase your own domain, you can set up a sitefor free on a platform likeWordPress. Just make sure that your full name is included in the URL e.g., if you use WordPress, your URL should be JohnSmith.WordPress.com. No matter which approach you take, strive to always keep it professional.Your Behavior in the Real World Is Just as Important as Your Behavior OnlineMany companies see their employees as extensions of their businesses even after hours. Again, this doesnt mean that you cant have a life. But if you want the job or if you want to keep the one you have you should be on your best behavior even outside ofthe office.Do you remember many year s ago when a woman drove across the country wearing a diaper and attempted to kidnap a U.S. Air Force captain? Do you remember her name? Probably not,but you may remember where she worked. After all these years, one prominentdetail most people can recall about that strange event is that the woman worked for NASA.You likely wont do anything as serious as that, but the lesson standsYour actions outside of work can affect your employer. You dont want to do anything that would jeopardize its reputation or your chances of landing a job in the future.A version of this article originally appeared onResumeSpice.Savannah Ober is a resume expert atResumeSpice.