MOS 68Q - Pharmacy Specialist

MOS 68Q - Pharmacy SpecialistMOS 68Q - Pharmacy SpecialistThe pharmacy specialist prepares, controls, and issues pharmaceutical products under the supervision of a pharmacist or physician, or supervises pharmacy activities. Skill 68Q personnel require finger dexterity in both hands. The 5 Skill Levels Skill Level 1. Prepares, controls, and issues pharmaceutical products. Prescription handling and dispensing under close supervision, manually or using a computerized system receives, interprets, compounds, manufactures, files, labels, issues and files prescriptions, bulk drug, sterile product and/or unit dose orders. Evaluates orders to verify dosage, dosage regimen and quantity to be dispensed. Checks for completeness and correctness and for common interactions, incompatibilities, and availability. Refers questionable orders or questions on basic formulation to supervisor for clarification. Calculates and annotates proper dosage. Evaluates completed orders to ensure the integrity of the final product. Provides information regarding availability, strength, and composition of medications to physicians or pharmacists. Verifies patient eligibility for receipt of medication. Provides instructions to patients regarding medication consumption and side effects. Performs quality control checks on medications. Issues medications to patients, wards, clinics and other using agencies. Supply, administration, and maintenance assigns and records prescription numbers. Delivers unit doses, sterile products, bulk drug and controlled drug orders. Prepare prescription labels and affixes auxiliary labels. Maintains signature cards and prescription files. Prepares and maintains files of controlled substances stock cards, records, and work units. Maintains master formula record, batch sheet, and patient medication record. Maintains pharmacy reference files and publication library. Prepares and files pharmaceutical reports. Prepares requisitions for and receives, packs, unpacks, stores, safeguards, and accounts for inventories. Controls and issues pharmaceuticals and pharmacy supplies. Inspects, calibrates, operates and performs preventive maintenance on common pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging equipment. Cleans and disinfects pharmacy equipment and work areas. Packs, unpacks, loads and unloads equipment and assists in setting up unit equipment. Skill Level 2. Performs duties shown in preceding level of skill and provides technical guidance to lower grade personnel in accomplishment of these duties. Prepares, controls and issues pharmaceutical products to include chemotherapeutics. Evaluates sterile products and orders to include calculations, identification of drug interactions and drug compatibilities. Maintains pharmacy system database. Skill Level 3. Performs duties shown in preceding level of skill. Assists with or supervises pharmacy operations. Prescription handling and dispensing Refers questionable drug orders or questions on the basic for mulation to appropriate professional for clarification. Prepares master formula cards and drug control ledgers. Reviews and updates compounding formula reference file. Supervises requisitioning of standard and nonstandard supplies. Establishes and maintains stock levels. Researches and interprets pharmaceutical supply catalogs. Disposes of unserviceable and outdated pharmaceuticals. Organizes work schedules, assigns duties and instructs subordinates in work techniques, procedures, and evaluates pharmacy operations. Establishes work priorities and distributes the workload. Inspects pharmacy area to ensure orderly, clean and safe environment. Supervises operational maintenance program of pharmacy equipment. Prepares and conducts training programs. Evaluates personnel performance counsels personnel and prepares evaluation reports. Prepares and updates pharmacy Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). Skill Level 4. Supervises pharmacy operations. Performs duties shown in preceding level o f skill, Ensures befolgung with quality control methods and procedures. Assists in compiling information for Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Meetings. Assists in revision and update of hospital formulary or drug list. Reviews work schedules. Establishes, reviews, evaluates and makes necessary revisions to training programs. Ensures compliance with Army and Federal rules, laws, and regulations relative to pharmacy operations, Directs and supervises supply inventories. Reviews established stock levels to ensure compliance with command guidance. Reviews requisitions for standard and non-standard items and emergency medications. Reviews, consolidates and prepares technical, personnel and administrative reports. Assists pharmacist in personnel matters. Prepares manpower survey reports. Coordinates pharmacy and personnel matters pertaining to the pharmacy with other elements of the medical treatment facility. Reviews operations to ensure compliance with ?Joint Commission Accreditatio n Hospital Organizations (JCAHO) standards. (5) Skill Level 5. Supervises pharmacy activities within the Army Medical Department (AMEDD). Performs duties shown in preceding level of skill. Assists in establishment and operation of formal training programs for specialized areas. Ensures compliance with quality control standards for doctrinal material in formal training programs. Compiles information for Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee Meeting.? Required Qualifications Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS. Pharmacy specialists must possess the following qualifications (1) A physical demands rating, of moderately heavy. (2) A physical profile, of 222221. (3) Normal color vision. (4) A minimum score, of 95 in aptitude area ST. (5) Formal training (completion of the MOS 68B course and MOS 68Q course conducted under the auspices of the AHS) mandatory or meet the civilian acquired skills criteria listed in AR 601-210. (6) No history of alcoholism, drug addiction, or indiscriminate use of habit-forming or dangerous drugs. Additional Skill Identifiers (1) P5Master Fitness Trainer. (2) 25 Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 and above). (3) 4AReclassification Training. Training/School Information Job training for a pharmacy specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 19 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including practice in pharmaceutical tasks. Related Civilian Careers The skills you learn will help prepare you for a future as Pharmacy AssistantPharmacy Technician (Qualify for certification with additional study and the completion of a written exam)

Study This is how much non-compete clauses hurts employees

Study This is how much non-compete clauses hurts employeesStudy This is how much non-compete clauses hurts employeesBlinded by enthusiasm for our new jobs, too many of us do not look too closely at the language within our employment contracts. Fewer than 10% of new employees will try to negotiate their noncompete clauses, according to the U.S. Department of Treasury. But buyer beware those seemingly innocuous paragraphs can have an outsized impact on our careers.Noncompete clauses, or agreements to delay working for a competing company,can follow us long after weve left a job, limiting our options to find work in our cities and reducing our salaries for years.New research Noncompetes lead to lower wagesTraditionally, getting a new job at a competing firm or being recruited by an old coworker is one of the quickest paths toward a higher salary. But when youre under a noncompete, this path can be closed to you.Noncompete enforcement varies across states, with Florida having the among t he strictest enforcement and California having some of the lowest enforcement rates. Analyzing U.S. Census Bureau data from 30 states, new research published in the Academy of Management found that tech workers in states with stronger noncompete clauses are working at an economic disadvantage to their peers in states with less restrictive noncompetes.When you start your career in a state with strict noncompete clauses, your salary will be persistently less than your peers in less restrictive agreements for eight years, regardless of whether or not you leave the state, researchers found.Thats right, one job you took on a whim can haunt you for the rest of your employment history. Tech workers working in strict noncompete states earned about 4.4% less than their unbound peers over the first seven years.The lock-in effectResearchers called the consequences of noncompetes a lock-in effect a binding trap where employees are prevented from earning a competitive wage or working where they prefer.These noncompetes can also cause a brain drain for the states that uphold them. Workers under strict noncompete clauses were more likely to take their skills across state lines to find work, researchers found.The bottom lineThis research paints a cautionary tale for workers. Although noncompetes have been shown to protect trade secrets for employers, they can derail an employees career, reducing their bargaining power and sacrificing their right to walk away.Before you sign the dotted line of your contract, make sure to double check what exactly youre agreeing to do and for how long.

Marine Corps Physical Fitness Charts

Marine Corps Physical Fitness ChartsMarine Corps Physical Fitness ChartsIn the Marine Corps, Marines are expected to be fit and must pass two different types of fitness tests - the Physical Fitness Test and the Combat Fitness Test. Both have been upgraded for the first time in decades. As of January 2017, the United States Marine Corps updated its fitness standards adding a new exercise option (push-ups) and changing the maximum and minimum repetitions and times for scoring perfectly on the test as well as making the minimum standards harder. New age groups have also been created to reflect mora accurate changes in average age and fitness abilities. Every Marine must be physically fit, regardless of age, grade, or job (MOS). Fitness is essential to the day-to-day effectiveness and combat readiness of the Marine Corps. The habits of self-discipline required to gain and maintain a high level of physical fitness are inherent to the Marine Corps way of life and must be a part of the char acter of every Marine. Those who aspire to become Marines must first pass the Initial Strength Test (IST), and all Marines are required to pass an annual Physical Fitness Test (PFT) and Combat Fitness Test (CFT). Here is the sequence of events of the new fitness standards of the PFT Pull-up The maximum standards have changed. For the 17-20 year old male the standard to max the PFT has not changed, however from the ages of 25-35 you now have to do 23 pull-ups to max that portion of the fitness test. The goal of the pull-up event is for the Marine to execute as many accurate and complete pull-ups before dropping off the bar. This is not a timed event. The bar must be grasped with both palms facing either forward or to the rear. No kipping allowed (bringing knees up horizontal to waist).One repetition consists of raising the body with the arms until the chin is above the bar, and then lowering the body until the arms are fully extended. Push-ups - Pull-up hybrid The new chang e also allows the Marine to choose between pull-ups or push-ups. The Marine who chooses push-ups will not max the test with a 300 even if he/she can score the maximum points on the push-ups.So the push-ups are not weighted as heavily as the pull-ups. In fact to max the push-up test a 17-20 ages Marine needs to score 82 push-ups, however, instead of 100 points for maxing an event, you only get 70 points. If you choose to do push-ups the best you can do on the PFT is a 270 - maxing the crunches and run as well. One should consider what exercises are better for him/her and be strategic when taking this PFT. However, if a Marine should have a weakness in some event, all efforts should be taken to get better at that event. Abdominal Crunch There is a2-minute time limit. Marines will lie flat on their back with shoulder blades touching the deck, knees will be bent, and both feet will be flat on the deck.The arms will be folded across the chest or rib cage with no gap existing between the arms and chest/rib cage. A single repetition consists of raising the upper body from the starting ort until both forearms or elbows simultaneously touch the thighs, and then returning to the starting position with the shoulder blades touching the deck.An assistant / counter may be used to hold a Marines legs or feet. The new Marine aged 17-21 now has to score 105 crunches in 2 minutes to max the test. Three Mile Run The goal is for a Marine to complete the measured course as quickly as possible.This is a timed event.Monitors will call out the split or finishing time as appropriate, as each Marine Male passes. The run scoring has not changed. 18 minutes 3 mile timed run is the same standard. Male - 3 Mile Run Maximum and extremum Passing Scores Age GroupsMaximum TimeMinimum Time17-201800274021-251800274026-301800280031-351800282036-401800284041-451830292046-501900300051+19303300 Maximum Points is 100 and Minimum Points is 40 for each age group Male - Pull-ups Maximuma nd Minimum Passing Scores Age GroupsMax RepsMin Reps17-2020421-2523526-3023531-3523536-4021541-4520546-5019451+183 Maximum Points is 100 and Minimum Points is 40 for each age group Male - Crunches Maximum and Minimum Passing Scores Age GroupsMax RepsMin Reps17-201057021-251107026-301157031-351157036-401107041-451056546-501005051+10040 Maximum Points is 100 and Minimum Points is 40 for each age group Male Push-ups Maximum and Minimum Passing Scores Age GroupsMax RepsMin Reps17-20824221-25874026-30843931-35803636-40763441-45723046-50682551+6420 Maximum Points is 70 and Minimum Points is 40 for each age group More Information on the USMC PFT Standards In order to pass the semi-annual fitness test, Marines must perform the minimum acceptable performance requirements shown in the charts. If you are curious what your scores would be if you prepare for the test by taking the fitness test yourself long before Boot Camp, Officer Candidate School, or The Basic School, check out t his USMC PFT Calculator. For the complete changes, point systems for individual events, see the Official USMC Fitness Page.

5 shows to help you through your fall Scandal withdrawal

5 shows to help you through your fall Scandal withdrawal5 shows to help you through your fall Scandal withdrawalOK, we admit it Going into September and TGIT without a new season of Scandal to look forward to feels weird, and we might be over zu siche shedding a nostalgic tear or three for one of our Shondaland faves. So whats one to do when that OPA jones hits? Drown your sorrows in another binge watch, of course.Here are five shows (all conveniently available on Netflix) to help curb your Scandal cravings this fall1. Madame Secretary (4 Seasons and Counting)Fans of Olivia Pope and badass woman alike will love CBSs Madame Secretary.Ta Leoni leads the charge as secretary of state, saving the republic and making sure she keeps her personal life in order. The drama offers up a sneak peek into the private lives of those keeping the citizens of America safe.2. The West Wing (7 Seasons)Scandal favorite Joshua Malina plays a fairly pivotal role on The West Wing... not that were biased or anything While you wont get to the Malina bits until a rainstorm and a local congressional race in season 4, youre sure to love the many episodes of Aaron Sorkin-penned political banter and democratic idealism that come before it. This political drama from the early aughts is well loved in our office - especially by Shonda herself3. White Collar (6 Seasons)Once upon a time Matt Bomer complimented me in an elevator and I did not thank him, or even look him in the eye, because he is such a beautiful creature that he must be a faerie, and Im not trying to get turned to iron or whisked away to the Unseelie Court.But it is safe to look at him through a TV, so if you would like to do that (and if you are also finding yourself missing your weekly dose of OPA banter and government scheming), then White Collar is for you.4. Queen of the South (3 Seasons With More to Come)This. Show. Is.Wild.Teresa Mendoza (Alice Braga) is the ex-girlfriend of a dead member of a powerful drug cartel. Seekin g refuge in America after his murder, Teresa ends up teaming up with an unlikely conspirator to take down the drug ring after her - and becomes one of the wealthiest women in the world in the process. Similarly to our friends at OPA, Teresa quickly discovers that wealth and power wont fix all her problems, and she has to think fast and act smart to survive and stay alive in the dangerous world of drugs and money. If youre dying for a show about another power-posing, whip-smart female lead, then Queen of the South is for you.5. Quantico (3 Seasons)Priyanka Chopra is one of the most famous and successful women in the world - this whole Nick Jonas thing is literally just a blip on the phenom that is Priyanka. If you cant get your hands on one of her 30+ Bollywood and Hollywood films, club singles, or music video appearances, you can at least watch her on Quantico. For three years Chopra played Alex Parrish, a former FBI recruit who becomes the main suspect in an American terror attac k. After she is arrested for treason, her story and search for innocence unwinds through a series of twisty, turny flashbacks and present day plots that combine to create a conspiracy plot worthy of any Scandal fans time.This article was originally published on Shondaland.

This is how to recover from tragedy 4 secrets from research

This is how to recover from tragedy 4 secrets from researchThis is how to recover from tragedy 4 secrets from researchId love to start with witty jokes, but were talking tragedy here, so brace yourself. This story isnt comforting.On May 1st, 2015, while vacationing in Mexico, Sheryl Sandberg found her husband Dave dead in the hotel gym.He welches only in his 40s. He had not been ill. It welches totally unexpected. They had 2 children together.When the greatest of tragedies strikes, how do you keep going? Sheryl didnt know.She turned to her friend, Wharton professor Adam Grant, who told her about the research regarding resilience and overcoming lifes greatest struggles.There was no quick answer to verstndigung im strafverfahrening with the pain - but there were things she could do to get past it faster and come out stronger.Her journey, and the lessons from the research, are explained in the book the two have co-authoredOption B Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy. And ansicht answers can help you. Whether youre dealing with loss, failure, or any of the other great challenges of life, there are things you can do to improve your situation.If you need this information now, you have my sympathy. And if you dont need this now, its a good idea to learn these lessons anyway, because we will all face pain at some point.1) Avoid the 3 things that make it worseThere are three mistakes people commonly make that slow down the process of bouncing backpersonalization, pervasiveness and permanence.FromOption BAfter spending decades studying how people deal with setbacks, psychologist Martin Seligman found that three Ps can stunt recovery (1) personalization - the belief that we are at fault (2) pervasiveness - the belief that an event will affect all areas of our life and (3) permanence - the belief that the aftershocks of the event will last forever Hundreds of studies have shown that children and adults recover more quickly when they realize that hards hips arent entirely their fault, dont affect every aspect of their lives, and wont follow them everywhere forever.The big one that we all usually deal with is permanence. It feels like your pain is going to last forever. Im here to tell you its not.FromOption BStudies of affective forecasting - our predictions of how well feel in the future - reveal that we tend to overestimate how long negative events will affect us.Youve had terrible things happen to you in the past and you got over them. This is no different, despite how fresh and raw the feelings may be.So how do you stop the 3 Ps? Write down the belief underlying the feeling (Its all my fault) and then challenge it. Tell yourself why its not true.FromOption BI also tried a cognitive behavioral therapy technique where you write down a belief thats causing you anguish and then follow it with proof that the belief is false. I started with my biggest fear My children will never have a happy childhood. Staring at that sentence on paper made my stomach turn but also made me realize that I had spoken with many people who had lost parents at a young age and went on to prove that prediction wrong.(To learn the 8 things the most resilient people do, clickhere.)Alright, so you realize its not all your fault, that it wont affect every area of your life, and that the pain wont last forever.But what can you do to make things better? Well, first you need to think about how they could beworse2) Ask how much worse could it have been?The pessimists say, Things can always get worse. Theyre right. And in times of tragedy, knowing that can be a very good thing.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy calls it decatastrophizing. Thats a fancy aber ja for realizing its not the end of the world.FromOption BShockingly, one of the things that helped me the most was focusing on worst-case scenarios during the early days of despair, my instinct was to try to find positive thoughts. Adam told me the opposite that it was a good idea to think ab out how much worse things could be. Worse? I asked him. Are you kidding me? How could this be worse? His answer cut through me Dave could have had that same cardiac arrhythmia driving your children. Wow. The thought that I could have lost all three of them had never occurred to me. I instantly felt overwhelmingly grateful that my children were alive and healthy - and that gratitude overtook some of the grief.Andgratitudeis arguably the king of happiness. Whats the research say? Cant be more clearthan thisthe more a person is inclined to gratitude, the less likely he or she is to be depressed, anxious, lonely, envious, or neurotic.It can always be worse. Be grateful it wasnt and youll feel better.(To learn the 8 things the happiest people do every day, clickhere.)So thinking about how it could be worse will make it better. But its hard to do these things when youre suffering. What do you do when you feel you cant manage it yourself?Dont.3) Get supportYeah, its obvious - but its vit al. Talk to others about what youre dealing with. If you have your pick, who are the best people to talk to? Those who have been there.FromOption BMilitary veterans, rape victims, and parents whose children have died all report that the most helpful support usually comes from those who have suffered similar losses.If youre saying to yourself, I dont have anyone I can talk to about my problems then you want to spend more time working on your relationships.Some might think that others cant solve your emotional problems - and that might very well be true. But justknowingthat others are there can make all the difference.What does University of Pennsylvania professor Martin Seligman say is the question that is most likely to predict whether youll be alive and happy at age 80?Is there someone in your life whom you would feel comfortable phoning at four in the morning to tell your troubles to?ViaFlourish A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-beingIs there someone in your lif e whom you would feel comfortable phoning at four in the morning to tell your troubles to? If your answer is yes, you will likely live longer than someone whose answer is no. For George Vaillant, the Harvard psychiatrist who discovered this fact, the master strength is the capacity to be loved.When I dealt with an all-too-recent tragedy of my own, knowing my friend Jason was there made all the difference. And he did get some late phone calls Okay, alotof late phone calls. And he always picked up.But I was even luckier than that. Because when Jason mentioned to his wife what was going on she didnt just empathize. Lisa said, As far as Im concerned, Eric is family. Tell him to come here.I stayed at their house for three days.We all fear burdening others with our problems. But if you cant, should you really call them friends?(To learn how to strengthen your friendships, clickhere.)Maybe you need someone to talk to now and you dont have anyone. Or the problem is something youre just not comfortable sharing. Im sorry to hear that.But even in those situations, you can still get some of the benefits of opening up to someone - without the someone.4) Write about itThinking about your problems is usually just ruminating - and the research shows rumination is a major cause of depression.But writing is different. It forces you to structure your thoughts. And it helps you get those feelings out in a constructive way. And that can produce powerful results.FromOption BDecades ago, health psychologist Jamie Pennebaker had two groups of college students journal for 15 minutes a day for just four days - some about nonemotional topics and others about the most traumatic experiences of their lives, which included rape, attempted suicide, and child abuse. After the first day of writing, the second group was less happy and had higher blood pressure. This made sense, since confronting trauma is painful. But when Pennebaker followed up six months later, the effects reversed and tho se who wrote about their traumas were significantly better off emotionally and physically.Talking about your problems can mean feeling judged. Youre putting yourselfon the line when youre most vulnerable.But writing lets you get many of the benefitsof talking about your problems without the risk.When I spoke toJamie Pennebaker, he explained to mein anideal world, it works very similar to talking to a friend. The killer problem is when you talk to a friend oreven a therapist, youre putting yourself on the line.For it to work that other person has to be completely accepting, and the reality is we dont tell our friends a lot of really deep and personal things because we think it might hurt the relationship. Thats the beauty of writing. You dont have to worry about other people looking down on you or feeling nervous about putting yourself out there.(To learn the best way to use writing to deal with problems, clickhere.)Okay, weve learned a lot. Lets round it up and learn the upside(yes, theres an upside) to the biggest tragedies in lifeSum upHeres how to recover from tragedyAvoid personalization, pervasiveness and permanence Its not all your fault, it wont affect every area of your life, and the pain will subside with time.Ask How much worse could it have been? Sheryl lost her husband. Adam reminded her that she could have lost her children too. It can always be worse. Its not. Be grateful.Get support Talk to someone, preferably someone who has dealt with a similar problem.Write about it Thinking about it makes it worse. Writing about it makes it better.So how can a terrible thing be a wonderful thing?In the past, researchers thought people who came out of tragedy fell into two categories those who suffered PTSD and those who recovered. They were wrong.There were actuallythreecategories. Some people experienced post-traumatic growth. After tragedy they came out evenstrongerthan they had been.FromOption Bpost-traumatic growth could take five different forms finding personal strength, gaining appreciation, forming deeper relationships, discovering more meaning in life, and seeing new possibilities.What seems to be the key to experiencing post-traumatic growth? As Adam told Sheryl you have to look for it.Did you end up coping better than you expected? Did you learn something because of it? Did you realize your friends cared more than you thought?These are all forms of growth. Theyll make you more resilient in the face of future challenges.Nietzsche said, What does not kill me, makes me stronger.It can be true for you, too.Join more than 320,000 readers.Get a free weekly update via emailhere.Related postsNew Neuroscience Reveals 4 Rituals That Will Make You HappyNew Harvard Research Reveals A Fun Way To Be More SuccessfulHow To Get People To Like You 7 Ways From An FBI Behavior ExpertThis article first appeared at Barking Up the Wrong Tree.

Top Smart Resumes Guide!

Top Smart Resumes Guide The Battle Over Smart Resumes and How to Win It On the flip side, if it invites to be read, you raise your chances. When you just have 6 seconds, youve got to make the fruchtwein out of it. To be able to impress the recruiter, youve got to receive your initial 6 seconds right. Presently, it uses Its an excellent start when you start out with SMART 6 seconds is quite a brief moment. Now youve learned how to get the most out of the absolute most important 6 seconds, its your turnWhats also cool about our hand-picked selection is the simple fact that numerous packages include bonuses like titel letters or company cards. The horizontal lines that are readily added via Word are a great way to make structure. The crucial word concerning the image you would like to create is professional. If you are the same as me, then youre a huge fan of the path to least resistance. It smartly addresses the recruiters to take a peek at your CV. Recruiters will seldom s peak to applicants who dont have the title or similar title if its a means to out there. Look at an absolutely free CV template prepared to print. Simply take a look at another CV template to impress prospective employers. Where you request your own personal data to be updated and theres a dispute about the facts, well earn a note on your individual data of such dispute. Avoid an excessive amount of jargon, even in case you think that it makes you sound as if you understand what youre referring to. The solution is you do not Paying somebody else to make your resume Maybe you believe you might do it wrong, therefore its much better to rely on somebody else to compose your materials for you. The War Against Smart Resumes If it comes to having consultants that could work within this manner for your benefit, experience counts. Assuming youve previously held any kind of job, you most likely have an assortment of skills and experience a new employer would discover valuable. Keep reading for point-by-point advice. Simply stick to a few ideas to represent yourself to prospective employers as effectively as possible.For example, you may wish to be Vice President in Operations in the automobile market. The most important endeavor for the recruiter is to come across the most appropriate candidate for the position in a team. 1 entrepreneur was about to get a panic attack. So youre a smart, intelligent, talented person who has good credentials and qualifications, and youre a star performer at your firm but when it concerns the cutthroat job market, you simply dont get the calls. Quite simply, dont consist of whatever youve done in your present position, particularly if you work for a startup and are accustomed to a large number of responsibilities. Essentially, if you tailor your resume with industry-specific key phrases and techniques each time you send it out, youll get a better possibility of nailing an interview. Essentially, in case you tailor your resu me with industry-specific vital phrases and abilities whenever you ship it out, youll get a larger likelihood of nailing an interview. Its always preferable to emphasize your abilities or competencies over your true job duties. For that reason, it helps tremendously to make sure your general success. Your purpose is to quantifiably prove that you are able to. The aim of your resume is to secure you the interview. The target for the provider is to create all careers possible for everybody, Banuelas explained.

Women at Audible

Women at Audible International Womens Day is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women around the globe. Pledge for Parity was the theme for the 2016 celebration, and some of Audibles female leadership shared their favorite books - the ones that helped them along their career paths - as well as tips on how we can foster parity in every workplace. Audible is hiring, and they want you on their team. Click here to see all of their available opportunities, and dont forget to click Follow One of the biggest challenges in almost all industries today is achieving gender parity. Gender diversity provides huge benefits in the workplace. pWhile some industries have made significant advancements in gender diversity, some industries lag further behind... and the construction industry is well-known for being in the latter category. If someone says, construction workers, youll likely picture a group of men in yellow hard hats analyzing an a rchitects plans or laying bricks on top of a scaffold. And men at work signs only help to reinforce this image.pThis stereotype is rooted in reality. When was the last time you actually spotted a woman on a construction site? Or hired a female plumber or carpenter? Your answer is most likely never. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statisticsreports that only 3.4% of the total of 8.3 million construction employees are women.pBut the construction industry has a lot mora to offer than steel-toed boots and hard hats, and it needs women to help advance the industry in this era of rapid change. Here are 5 reasons why women joining the workforce or looking to make a pivot should consider a career in construction.h21. Fuel Innovation/h2pNot only is diversity the socially and morally right thing to do, but it is also actually an excellent business strategy. pResearch presented in the Harvard Business Reviewshows that diverse teams develop more innovative ideas. This is further supported by a stu dy conducted by Gallupon the performance of gender-diverse teams versus single-gender teams, which found that the difference in backgrounds and perspectives led to better business performance and problem-solving. h22. Capitalize on Demand/h2pThe construction industry is currently experiencing a labor shortage. The industry itself is booming and projected to be one of the fastest-growing industries, with total spending projected to exceed $1.45 trillion in 2023/a. However, most construction companies are unable to meet the rising demand. pAccording to the Associated General Contractors of America/a, more than 80% of contractors are experiencing difficulties filling hourly craft positions that represent the bulk of the construction workforce.pAnd demand isnt limited to individual contributor roles. Given the industry boom, there are a number of open stable and high-paying roles (any project managers out there?) waiting for the right candidateh23. Leadership Opportunities/h2pAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics/a, women compose only 7.7% of the total 1 million managerial positions in construction.br/pBut given the highly collaborative nature of construction work, more women in leadership roles would help drive neuschpfung and enhance productivity.Furthermore, as a woman in construction in a leadership position, youd have the unique opportunity to drive change for the industry and make it a more attractive option for other women.h24. High-Income Potential/h2pSalaries for many skilled positions in construction are on the rise, making a construction career a prime choice for women looking for a high-paying job,pThe 2018 Construction Craft Salary Surveyconducted by the National Center for Construction Education and Research revealed that salaries for many skilled craft areas are increasing. Project managers and project supervisors topped the list at $92,523 and $88,355, respectively. The next set of highest-paying jobs include those of combo welders ($71,067), instrumentation technicians ($70,080), pipe welders ($69,222), power line workers ($68,262) and industrial electricians ($67,269). Of the 32 categories of workers in the survey, 19 positions earned an average salary of $60,000 or higher.h25. Sense of accomplishment/h2p The construction industry can give employees a unique sense of achievement. Yes, the job is stressful and the work can be demanding, but nothing beats the feeling of being able to build something from the ground up. pHow many professionals in other industries can point at a school, a hospital, or a skyscraper and say I helped build that?pThe construction industry has a long way to go in combating gender bias and supporting women in the workforce, but given the current demand for workers, theres no better time to pick up a sledgehammer (figurative or literal) and smash the gender stereotypes plaguing the construction industry.

Power outages cause nightmare commute, snarl three big US cities

Power outages cause nightmare commute, snarl three big US citiesPower outages cause nightmare commute, snarl three big US citiesThe morning of Friday, April 21st, welches one that many people in New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco wished they had spent working at home. In all three cities, major power outages took out subway lines or even stoplights.The odd coincidence had some asking if there was a connection between the rush-hour difficulties.PGE says it cant confirm or deny the SF-LA-NYC poweroutage is the result of a cyber incident. Experts say they have no clue. mora coming.- Nicole Perlroth (nicoleperlroth) April 21, 2017Los Angeles airport power outageIn Los Angeles, electricity went out at the areas central airport, LAX, at around 830 am local time. Travelers, used to difficulties at the infamously unreliable travel hub, werent surprised.https//twitter.com/jonsteinberg/status/855446748130451456New York subway delaysIn New York, 12 of the major subway lines suffered long delays from electricity problems at 53rd Street in the citys Midtown area, resulting in packed platforms and trains full of frustrated, wet commuters (and their elbows) for the entirety of the morning rush hour. The extensive delays and problems, which affected millions of people, prompted some to complain that the whole alphabet was down. Another line, the 7 train, was also delayed later due to fire department activity.Again, here, there was no surprise except in the scale of the problem. The core issue, to many people sighing and complaining in cars, was the proven unreliability of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the state-city agency that manages subways and trains in the New York City area. Delays in the New York subway system have doubled in the past five years, reported the New York Times, even as fares rise to a stratospheric $2.75 per ride that places a heavy burden on middle-class and lower-middle-class riders.Adding to the misery is worsening mechanical performa nce - a troubling sign that the train fleet is not being adequately replaced or maintained and a problem that has contributed to the spike in delays, the New York Times noted.The states governor, Andrew Cuomo, tweeted that the issue related to a Con Edison power problem, however, and called for an investigation.Because it was a rainy day, New Yorkers found it difficult to find alternative transportation to work, and Uber surge pricing was brutal.https//twitter.com/digitalhen/status/855401833178812417Drivers didnt get off easy. Later, in time for the evening commute, a giant truck burst into flames on one of the citys main highways, the Brooklyn-Queens expressway.San Francisco power outageOn the West Coast, San Francisco suffered an even worse power outage, which took out not only the BART public transportation system, but also cable cars, bus lines, lights in major buildings, and stoplights.Pacific Gas Electric connected part of the power outage to a fire at a substation, but coul dnt give more details until it had investigated.The electricity problems caused traffic jams in nearly every street in the citys grid downtown.Still, the citys residents found plenty of humor in the terrible commuting situation. They used the opportunity to poke light fun at their fellow citizens, or even bragged about benefits including kale-packed lunches.

Email Tips for Communicating Benefits Open Enrollment

Email Tips for Communicating Benefits Open EnrollmentEmail Tips for Communicating Benefits Open EnrollmentEach year, open enrollment allows employers to offer group benefits to their employees for a brief time, generally around 30 to 45 days. During this critical window, employees must be informed about the employee benefits they may sign up for, when to do this, and where to enroll. Unfortunately, many human resource teams struggle to communicate the necessary information to employees so they may miss out. Email can be a powerful communication tool for educating employees during open enrollment periods when used right. Because its widely accepted and accessible as a communication tool, this can be a good way to reach all of employees. Learn expert tips for communicating benefits during open enrollment, so your employees take full advantage of your group benefit offerings this year. Have a Plan to Communicate Benefits Before, During, and After Open Enrollment Months ahead of the open enrollment date, its important to have a solid communication plan for delivering the pertinent information to employees before enrollment, during the active enrollment, and once enrollment wraps up. This can be a series of schmelzglass that encourage employees to take specific actions, with links to the enrollment site and benefit information. Assign a Central Benefits Communication Representative Responsiveness is critical during open enrollment because employees will have countless questions during this time. Make sure to assign at least one person who will serve as the point of contact for all incoming emails from employees who have questions and concerns. It should be someone highly familiar with plan details, rates, and deadlines. Use an Internal System for Gathering Benefit Related Information and Analytics Does your company actively track sign-ups, partial sign-ups, and other aspects of the enrollment process? If not, then an internal system can be helpful for st aying on top of enrollment management across the entire organization. Use a free email server like Outlook to set up email alerts for data changes. Create a Series of Messaging for Weekly Touchpoints With Employees Open enrollment can be made easier and more productive when there is a constant exchange between the HR team and employees. As part of your email communication strategy, create a series of messages that talk about health and wellness topics, the features of benefit programs, and other related matters. Send out in weekly winzigkeit point emails to all. Give Managers a Weekly Account of Benefit Enrollment Efforts Its always a good thing to get full buy-in from managers during benefits enrollment efforts. Why? Managers can help employees to prioritize getting enrolled in their benefits for the upcoming plan year, and they can share how benefits support employee goals. Use a focused email campaign for managers during OE periods to keep them abreast of important tasks and dates. Make Benefits Emails Fun The open enrollment period doesnt have to be stressful. In fact, it can be an opportunity to have a little fun. Develop emails that include some fun games like trivia questions, interesting facts about the company, and free healthy snack giveaways. Ensure Correct Grammar and Spelling in Emails Before sending out any benefits emails, make sure that grammar and spelling are checked thoroughly. It can ensure that no typos make their way to readers and that the emails make good sense. Typos can confuse employees, and they look unprofessional. Use a Standard Email Template and Leave out the HTML When developing emails for benefits communication, experts say that its best to stick with the standard email template and keep it simple. Stray HTML can interfere with some email reading programs, especially on mobile devices. Write Powerful Subject Lines Emails will only be read once they are opened. And this wont happen if the subject line do esnt compel recipients. When writing emails, keep a focus on creating an email subject line that will intrigue recipients to open the email with power words like urgent, time-sensitive, and attention can help accomplish this goal. Use Total Reward Statements in Seasonal Emails To help employees understand the full value of their employee benefits, use total rewards statements at least once during this quarter. It can be attached as a PDF to individual emails, or a hyperlink can be included in the email to run a total rewards statement at the employees convenience.

This is how to deal with psychopaths and toxic people

This is how to deal with gefhrlicher irrers and toxic peopleThis is how to deal with gefhrlicher irrers and toxic peopleI know what some people are thinking Im never going to deal with psychopaths. This is just mora sensational clickbait junk.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moraWrong. The experts are betting youprobably encounter a psychopath every day. In fact, a lot of what you think you know about psychopaths is very wrong.Yes, psychopaths are mora likely to be in jail than fruchtwein people - but the majority of them arent.Theres a whole class of people who dont have a conscience or feel empathy, and in all likelihood you deal with at least one all the time.And they probably make yur life miserable. Theyre subclinical psychopaths.With biology, you either have tuberculosis or you dont. Black and white. Theres no kinda. In psychology theres a lot of kinda. People with subclinical psychological disorders are like this. Not badeanstalt enough to go to prison, but plenty bad enough to make your life awful.The Machiavellian manipulators at work who do all kinds of nasty - but without leaving fingerprints. The bad boyfriends and girlfriends who drive you crazy - sometimes quite deliberately.Think Frank Underwood in House of Cards - but without the murder. And research shows many US presidents have had psychopathic traits. Which profession has the fruchtwein psychopaths?The answer isCEOs.Yup,studies show there are a disproportionate number of psychopaths in corporate America. (In fact, some psychopathic traits are more common in CEOs than in mentally disturbed criminals.)But nobody in HR tells you you might be working with some really awful people, let alone how to survive next to them. Corporations say things like,We do not tolerate abusive or disrespectful treatment. Ruthlessness, callousness, and arrogance dont belong here.Thats fromEnrons 1998 Annual Repor t, by the way.Alright, we got some learnin to do. Lets find out from research and experts what the real deal is withpsychopaths, and what you can do to protect yourself from these very toxic peopleWhat Is A Psychopath?Psychopath. Sociopath. For our purposes theyre the same. And dont get them confused with psychotic. Psychotic means youre seeing elves and unicorns. Psychopaths see the world quite clearly.Perhaps too clearly. As Ronald Schouten, professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School explains, they dont let pesky things like conscience or empathy get in the way. Because they dont possess either of them.FromAlmost a PsychopathPsychopathy is a psychological condition in which the individual shows a profound lack of empathy for the feelings of others, a willingness to engage in immoral and antisocial behavior for short-term gains, and extreme egocentricity.No, they dont all have cold, dead eyes and wear a hockey mask. Many are witty and quite articulate. Theyre narcissistic an d impulsive. And because they lack empathy they see other people as objects to be used.Just because they dont feel empathy doesnt mean they dont understand it. And many get quite good at faking it. All the better to manipulate you to get what they want.Neuroscience research shows the emotional centers of their brains dont respond the way yours do.From Snakes in Suits When Psychopaths Go to WorkIn several functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) brain imaging studies, Hare and his associates found that emotional words and unpleasant pictures did not produce in psychopaths the increases in the activity of brain (limbic) regions normally associated with the processing of emotional material.But its worse than that. As Ronald Schouten reports, when neuroscientists did a PET scan of psychopaths after giving them amphetamines, the nucleus accumbens section of their grey matter produced four times as much dopamine.Translation rewarding stuff is far, far more rewarding to them.So you con sider doing something mean and your conscience slams the brakes. But psychopaths brake line has been cut. And stuff they want is four times as rewarding to them. So someone also put a brick on their accelerator.Some people might think I have done bad things. And I find some things really rewarding.Oh my god Im worried that Im a psychopathIf youre worried that youre a psychopath, youre not a psychopath - because psychopaths dont worry.From The Psychopath Testsuffering from anxiety is the neurological opposite of being a psychopath when it comes to amygdala function.So how do we make these people better? We dont.In fact, treatment makes them worse. Teaching them about empathy doesnt make them more empathetic. It just teaches them how to fake it better. They see treatment as finishing school.Violent psychopaths given counseling were 20% more likely to re-offend.From The Psychopath Testtwo researchers in the early 1990s had undertaken a detailed study of the long-term recidivism rates of psychopaths who had been through Elliotts program and been let out into society. Its publication would surely have been an extraordinary moment for Elliott and Gary and the Capsule. In regular circumstances, 60 percent of criminal psychopaths released into the outside world go on to re-offend. What percentage of their psychopaths had? As it turned out 80 percent.(To learn more about the science of a successful life, check out my bestselling book here.)Okay, but this sounds extreme. And it is. You probably dont know any full blown psychopaths, impulsively going after whatever they want with no conscience to reign them inBut you probably do know a subclinical psychopath or twoSubclinical PsychopathsSo what happens when you dial down the psychopathy a bit, turn off the impulsiveness and add in a littleconscientiousness so they can graduate law school or business school?You geta psychopath who blends in at work just fine. And they chase their rewards, ignore morality and are quite go od at covering their tracks.Robert Hare, the criminal psychologist who developed the test used to evaluate psychopaths explainsmany psychopaths never go to prison or any other facility. They appear to function reasonably well- as lawyers, doctors, psychiatrists, academics, mercenaries, police brors, cult leaders, military personnel, businesspeople, writers, artists, entertainers, and so forth- without breaking the law, or at least without being caught and convicted.These individuals are every bit as egocentric, callous, and manipulative as the average criminal psychopath however, their intelligence, family background, social skills, and circumstances permit them to construct a facade of normalcy and to get what they want with relative impunity.And how many people like this are running around? Now full-blown psychopaths are about 1% of the population. So thats 3 million in the US alone. But subclinical psychopaths? Schouten says theyre more like 5-15%.FromAlmost a PsychopathStudies that examined the prevalence of subclinical psychopathy in student populations in the United States andSweden showed rates in the range of 5 to 15 percent 5 to 15 percent of the population means that for every twenty people, up to three of them may fall within the almost psychopath range.(To learn how to deal with a narcissist, click here.)So subclinical psychopaths arent chopping people up with an axe. But they are ruthlessly going after what they want without any concern for those around them. How do they do it? If theyre breaking hearts and infesting corporations, how do they not get caught?How Do Psychopaths Get What They Want?Hare says that whethersubclinical psychopaths are screwing up your love life or your workplace, they usually follow a three step processThey assess the utility, weaknesses and defenses of those around them,They manipulate others to bond with them and get what they want,They abandon their targets and move on Or, in a corporate environment, often move up.Fr om Snakes in Suits When Psychopaths Go to WorkFirst, they assess the value of individuals to their needs, and identify their psychological strengths and weaknesses. Second, they manipulate the individuals (now potential victims) by feeding them carefully crafted messages, while constantly using feedback from them to build and maintain control. Not only is this an effective approach to take with most people, it also allows psychopaths to talk their way around and out of any difficulty quickly and effectively if confronted or challenged. Third, they leave the drained and bewildered victims when they are bored or otherwise through with them.Ifthey invade your personal life, they turn on that artificial empathy and charm. They listen to hear what you think of yourself and reinforce that. The message?I like who you are. Then they pretend they share similar qualities.Message?I am just like you.Its not much different at the office. They get to know everyone and use that fake empathy to mak e a good first impression and quickly figure out who has the power.From Snakes in Suits When Psychopaths Go to WorkOnce they join the company, psychopaths try to meet as many people in the company as they can, spreading positive first impressions and collecting as much information as possible. While meeting and greeting organization members, they study their coworkers organizational roles and almost instinctively assess their short-and long-range utility or value. A persons value is based on where he or she fits into the organizational hierarchy (sometimes referred to as position power), technical abilities (expert power), access to information (knowledge power), and whether he or she controls staff, money, and other assets (resource power).Turns out itsquite easy for them. Their thrill seeking nature is mistaken for prized employee qualities like high energy and being action oriented. And their lack of feelings? Oh, in the business world we call that ability to make tough decisions . Or someone who is cool under fire. You know the stuff leaders are made of.And then they go to work making sure they look good, their rivals look bad and that all the evidence is well hidden.From Snakes in Suits When Psychopaths Go to WorkSpecifically, their game plans involved manipulating communication networks to enhance their own reputation, to disparage others, and to create conflicts and rivalries among organization members, thereby keeping them from sharing information that might uncover the deceit. They also spread disinformation in the interest of protecting their scam and furthering their own careers. Being exceedingly clever and secretive, they were able to cloak their association with the disinformation, leading others to believe that they were innocent of manipulation.If theyve invaded your personal life, they use that bonding to start getting what they want from you. In the workplace theyquickly distinguish between pawns and patrons.Pawns are the co-workers and subord inates they manipulate like chess pieces. Patrons are upper management whothey get close to for help climbing the corporate ladder.Maybe someone does catch on to their schemes.But did the whistleblower spend time making sure upper management likes and trusts them? Because the psychopathdid. Guess who senior management trusts?From Snakes in Suits When Psychopaths Go to WorkWe believe that a breakdown begins to occur when the psychopaths web of deceit and manipulation becomes unwieldy and too many people have had glimpses of their dark side. Eventually, someone tries to do something about it. A former pawn might challenge or confront the individual, and perhaps even try to bring the situation to the attention of higher-ups. Unfortunately, by this time the psychopath is well positioned through the influence networks already established with others in the power hierarchy. The tables are turned because the credibility of the complaining employee has already been managed and undermined.(T o learn how to be happier and more successful, click here.)Now is not the time to stop reading. As Yoda said,If you end your training now if you choose the quick and easy path as Vader did you will become an agent of evil.So if psychopaths are so good at covering their tracks, how do we spot them?How To Identify A PsychopathNow dont go falling into the trap of playing amateur psychoanalyst, calling everyone who has ever been mean to you a psychopath. But, that said, this is an area where the research says you actually might be able to trust your gut.Studies show psychopaths really do make some people feel queasy. Why? The researchers suspect it might be an evolutionary response to an intraspecies predator.From Snakes in Suits When Psychopaths Go to WorkIn a recent study, researchers J. Reid Meloy and M. J. Meloy studied the reactions of mental health and criminal justice professionals concerning their physical reactions while interviewing psychopathic offenders or patients. The re actions were varied and included sensations and feelings that were gastrointestinal (queasy stomach, feeling of illness), muscular (shaky feeling, weakness), cardiovascular (pounding heart), pulmonary (shortness of breath.) The authors suggested that their findings could be interpreted as suggestive evidence of a primitive, autonomic, and fearful response to a predator. They described the psychopath as an intraspecies predator.(Sad part is that psychopaths have a Spidey-sense too. Research shows they actually can tell which people are vulnerable targets, just by looking at them.)Beyond that, be skeptical of people who aggressively turn on the charm. If someone is going out of their way to flatter you, ask yourself Why?And you know that old saying about not trusting people who arenice to you but mean to waiters at a restaurant? Turns out its true. Psychopaths and narcissists are extremely status conscious with a strong tendency to kiss up and kick down.FromWithout ConscienceReferring to psychologist Harry Levinsons work on healthy and unhealthy narcissism in managers, Hogan noted that unhealthy narcissists have an almost grandiose sense of certainty and a disdain for subordinates. They are particularly good at ingratiating themselves with their seniors but brutalize their juniors, he is quoted as saying.(To learn a Navy SEALs secrets to grit and resilience, click here.)Alright, so youre pretty sure this new person in your life or that new co-worker at the office ismanipulative and playing puppet-master.How do the experts recommend you deal with them?1) Dont.The End.Oh, if only it were that easyAll the resources I looked at had the same primary suggestion just get the heck away from them. If its your personal life, thats do-able. At the office, that may not be an option.Companies can avoid hiring subclinical psychopaths in the first place by using multiple rounds of structured interviews. Flexible interviewing procedures allow charming predators too much room to use their powers of influence. And check references. Psychopaths lie on resumes. A lot.But if you have to deal with them as an individual, and you cant get away, dont play their games. Theyre better at this than you are. Theyve done it before.Harvard psychologist Martha Stout says you might think youre being a hero but youre actually charginginto an ambush.FromThe Sociopath Next DoorDo not join the game. Intrigue is a sociopaths tool. Resist the temptation to compete with a seductive sociopath, to outsmart him, psychoanalyze, or even banter with him. In addition to reducing yourself to his level, you would be distracting yourself from what is really important, which is to protect yourself.Even if you win, guess what? Now youre using manipulative games. Stanford professor Bob Sutton, author of Good Boss, badeanstalt Boss, tells all of his studentsWhen you take a job, take a long look at the people youre going to be working with - because the odds are youre going to become like them , they are not going to become like you.You cant change them. If it doesnt fit who you are, its not going to work.(To learn how to stop being lazy and get more done, click here.)But whats the attitude most people get wrong when dealing with a possible psychopath?2) Accept That Some People Are Just Bad NewsYou might believe all people have good in them. Or that every person can be fixed. Or that theyd be better ifThats not going to fly here. Sorry.FromThe Sociopath Next DoorThe first rule involves the schlimm pill of accepting that some people literally have no conscienceDo not try to redeem the unredeemable.You cant change them. What you can do is get to know how they work and get to know yourself better. Know where your vulnerabilities lie. Because psychopaths are experts at figuring them out. Address your weaknesses before they exploit them.From Snakes in Suits When Psychopaths Go to WorkAs one psychopath put it, I love do-gooders because they do me such good.(To learn the four ri tuals neuroscience says will make you happy, click here.)Often a subclinical psychopath is telling so many lies it can be hard to see straight. How do you keep your head clear?3) Pay Attention To Actions, Not WordsThis is another one all the sources agreed on. Dont listen to the excuses, rationalizations or outright lies. Dont listen to what they say they will do. Pay attention to what they do do.Harvards Martha Stout recommends using the Rule of Threes to tell honest mistakes from manipulative behavior.FromThe Sociopath Next DoorOne lie, one broken promise, or a single neglected responsibility may be a misunderstanding instead. Two may involve a serious mistake. But three lies says youre dealing with a liar, and deceit is the linchpin of conscienceless behavior.(To learn what psychopaths can teach you about being a happier person, click here.)Okay, youre on to them. But theyre a vindictive bunch. How do you protect yourself from retaliation at work?5) Win-Win AgreementsPsychopaths are aggressive personalities. They want to win. If you can make it so its easier and more enticingfor them to work with you than to try to subvert you, you might be able to keep their ruthlessness in check.FromIn Sheeps Clothing Understanding and Dealing with Manipulative PeopleWhen you bargain with any aggressive personality, try to propose as many win-win scenarios as you can. Doing this is extremely important and requires creativity and a particular mind set. But in my experience, its perhaps the single most effective personal empowerment tool because it puts to constructive use the aggressive personalitys determination to win.(To learn FBI hostage negotiation techniques that will get you what you want, click here.)Alright, weve covered a lot. Lets round it up and learn the most important thing you need to remember for the long term so a psychopath doesnt really screw up your lifeSum UpHeres how to deal with a psychopathDont. 1) Run. 2) Are you sure you cant run?Accept that some people are just bad news A tiger is not a good house pet. And you will not change that fact.Pay attention to actions, not wordsNo excuses. No BS. Use the Rule of Threes.Build your reputation and relationships You need a good defense and good advice.Win-win agreements Make it easier to go through you than todestroy you.When in the middle of a deathmatchwith a ruthless monster of a human being, being cynical is like having ESP. Ajaded perspective can keep you one step ahead of them. But in the long term it can be toxic.Dont give up on all people just because you dealt with a really bad one.Mother Nature has a sense of humor. On one hand you have psychopaths, who have zeroempathy. On the other hand, there are people with Williams Syndrome. They have too much empathy. They trust everyone. They love everyonekids and adults with Williams love people, and they are literally pathologically trusting. They have no social fear. Researchers theorize that this is probably because of a problem in their limbic system, the part of the brain that regulates emotion. There appears to be a disregulation in one of the chemicals (oxytocin) that signals when to trust and when to distrust.This means that it is essentially biologically impossible for kids like Isabelle to distrust.Some people are too good, some too bad. And most of us are somewhere in the middle. Dont let a bad experience with one person ruin the party.FromThe Sociopath Next DoorDo not allow someone without conscience, or even astring of such people, to convince you that humanity is a failure. Most human beings do possess conscience. Most human beings are able to love.To have a happy life and a productive career, you may need to give up on particular people.But that doesnt mean you have to give up on people.This article first appeared on Barking Up the Wrong Tree.