Marine Corps Basic Training Honor Graduate

kriegsmarine Corps Basic Training Honor Graduateseestreitkraft Corps Basic Training Honor GraduateIf your goal is to become an Honor Graduate when you graduate from the U.S. Marine Corps, you must be well prepared for what lies in front of you during USMC Boot Camp. It means you should have a solid foundation of running, rucking (walking fast with a backpack), and strength/muscle stamina from at least a years worth of lifting weights and calisthenics.Graduating with honors requires more than being physically prepared, you must also anzeigegert a never quit attitude, motivation, be a strong team player, ingenuity, and obviously a very strong work ethic. Do Your Homework Read books about the Marine Corps.The USMC has a reading list each year for its Marines and Officers to read to become smarter and more effective members of the Marine Corps.Learn to wake up early and be disciplined about exercise in the morning, so it is a habit that you excel in as it will help you adjust to the USMC schedule of the day. Achieve The Highest Possible Scores Do not strive for the minimum standards.Being the best at something means you should strive to score the maximum possible points in every fitness event you do, be first or at least the top 5% in runs, rucks, obstacle courses, land navigation, and even shooting.But most importantly, being a team player and helping your fellow Marine recruits with any weaknesses they have especially if it is one of your strengths. Lead And Follow By Example Be a good example to your fellow recruits by being a good follower of the Drill Sergeants in charge of you and your platoon.They are training you to be a combat fighter and yourlearning the skills have to become quick reactions without thinking.It requires you to learn quickly and practice when not being tested.Practice with your platoon mates as well when you have some time off. A Story Of A USMC Honor Graduate In Marine recruit training, there is hardly any time to prepare for what is being experienced, unless preparation begins before recruit training. Lance Cpl. Dane E. Childs, Platoon 2078, Company E, a 19-year-old native of Springdale, Ark., attributes his success in recruit training to preparing for it an entire year before shipping to Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego. He was prepared to go into recruit training, said Denton Childs, his father. He worked out every day, read books, and knew what to expect. In addition to knowing what he was getting into, Childs knew why he was getting into it. He always wanted to be the best of the best, and that is why he chose the Marine Corps over the other services, according to Denton. In everything I do, I want to do my best, said Childs. That is why I didnt join the Navy or the Army. He wanted as much of a challenge as he could get, said Denton. With the challenge of recruit training in his sights, Childs knew the Marine Corps wouldnt be easy, according to Nereida Childs, his mother. He worked out, bu ilding himself physically and made a healthy diet high on his list of priorities. His recruiters and fellow poolees in the Delayed Entry Program gave him the name Turbo for the amount of crunches he could pump out at the initial strength tests. According to Childs, he could do about 110-120 crunches in two minutes compared to his 167 crunches now. The positive physical payoff of Childs hard work prior to and during recruit training can be seen in his increase from 23 pull-ups to 29 pull-ups and the decrease in his three-mile run time from 22 minutes to 20 minutes. Childs felt he was a weak swimmer, but applied his be the best attitude and ended up becoming a first-class swimmer, one of only three out of his 54-man platoon. Childs excelled on the rifle sortiment as well, scoring 237 out of 250 qualifying as an expert rifleman, even though he had never shot a rifle before. He always worked harder than everyone in sports, said his father. He did it harder and got better than everyone. On top of always striving to be the best, Childs has always helped others who were falling behind and stuck up for the underdog, according to his mother. It was displayed in recruit training by his ability to make his platoon work together to get the missions accomplished. I was put as guide for my pull-ups, and then I grew from there, he said. I learned things and made the recruits work as a team. Childs said he displays his leadership through his bearing and the example he sets. I believe in giving 100 percent at all times, he said. Even though it is not always easy. It is a continuous cycle for this new Marine to look for tough challenges and complete them before moving on to the next. I give until I know I cant get any better or give more, said Childs. Childs said he dreams of living in San Diego on the beach with financial stability and a beautiful wife. His family and girlfriend visit him at graduation today as he crosses the parade deck one last time, ending his recruit train ing and earning the title, Marine. - Stew Smith is a former Navy SEAL and fitness author certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Microsoft Office Skills for Resumes & Cover Letters

Microsoft schreibstube Skills for Resumes & Cover LettersMicrosoft bro Skills for Resumes & Cover LettersEmployersacross many industries expect job seekers to have Microsoft Office (MS) skills, and its probably the most preferred productivity software in businesses around the globe. You may not need to be an expert in MS Office for your next job, but youll improve yourjob prospectsand be considered for more roles if youre at least acquainted with the basics. If youre applying for anadministrative position, youll need to be well-versed in using Office programs for your daily tasks. fruchtwein likely, your hiring manager will expect a high level of MS Office proficiency. For even high-level positions, your employer will expect you to have at least a basic proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel. What are Microsoft Office Skills? MS Office includes ten different desktop applications. The most common are Excel for spreadsheets, Outlook for email, PowerPoint for presentations, and Word fo r word processing. Although your next job might use a number of Microsoft Office applications, many positions require daily use of either, or both, MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint. The following descriptions cover skills within these programs that an employer might require, so you can brush up on these as necessary and include them on yourresume. Types of Microsoft Office Skills MS Excel You might receive extra consideration from potential employers if you let them know your skill level in MS Excel includes knowledge and experience in using the following functions Pivot tablesYou can manage, sort and analyze data in a number of ways using Excel if youre able to master the art of the pivot table. Pivot tables do automatic actions like sorting and averaging to help you parse data quickly, using formulas, sorts and other functions that would otherwise take hours to extract for data analysis.Formula functionsKnowing how to use basic formulas in Excel can help you create spr eadsheets that provide real value to your employer. Know the formulas for simple math calculations, and then learn commonly-used skills such as how to link data from one spreadsheet to another, how to find information in large data sets using formulas like VLookup, and how to use the filter and subtotal functions to sort and present data in visually-appealing formats. FormattingTheres no rule that says spreadsheets have to be ugly or boring. Spreadsheets that are formatted using consistent font sizing, brand-specific colors and uniform spacing will be better received by colleagues and bosses. Beyond the basics of making them palatable, Excel provides a host of formatting options you can apply to a spreadsheet to make it more easily readable and aesthetically pleasing. Dont underestimate the power of a well-placed line divider, or sparingly-applied color scheme. MS Word For written-wordcommunicationsin business, MS Word is the system of choice. Most employers will seek candidate s who can execute the following tasks in MS Word. Formatting Page SetupMany people feel unable to grasp the basics of MS Words seemingly difficult-to-use formatting and page setup functions. It will greatly benefit you to learn the basics of these functions because theyre core to using MS Office. Formatting can involve things like custom repeating headers, multiple columns, page numbering, and font and color choices.Template Building Editing Once you create something you like, you can save the template and reuse it again and again.Using SmartArt TextboxesMSWord is great for more than text-based documents. Its also useful for things like flyers and signage. Word makes it easy once you know how to use these features. Shapes and text boxes can at times be unwieldy, because its more difficult to get them tooverlap, and they can sometimes jump around the page, but once you get the hang of it and understand the quirks, youll be a master. If you prefer not to use Photoshop or dont have access to professional digital design, MS Word and Publisher make great alternatives to simple visual design projects using images, shapes, colors, and other design elements. MS PowerPoint PowerPoint is presentation software. It enables the designer to create a wide variety of custom slides for projecting onto a screen. Employers will seek candidates that can put together a presentation in PowerPoint and include text, pictures, graphics, and spreadsheet tables. PowerPoint has a lot of features, like shadows, sounds,and slide transitions. Those adept at PowerPoint will know how to use the right features for emphasis while not going overboard with too many distractions. Custom Slides and TemplatesEmployers want someone who can create an attractive slide from scratch, understanding the basic design elements of composition, color, and balance. A successful candidate will also be able to input new data into an existing template.AnimationAdding animations to text and images adds a la yer of excitement to each slide. Animations allow elements on the page to zoom or fade in and out. Employers will prefer candidates who can tastefully and thoughtfully use this feature without going over the top. Working with MS Office can be fun and rewarding. Microsoft Office skills come in handy in just about any role, but especially a workplace environment where administrative tasks are valued. Brush up on your skills and be prepared to talk about what you can do with MS Office in your next interview. More Microsoft Office Skills MS OutlookMS PublisherMS CertificationsOneDriveOneNoteChartsConfigure emaille SettingsElectronic Business CardsWritten CommunicationCollaborationDigital File/Folder OrganizationForm CreationLabel CreationDigital PresentationsQuery CreationSlideshow CreationData AnalysisDatabase ManagementEmail FiltersEmail AttachmentsGrammar CheckMail MergePage SetupPrint SettingsSchedulingEmail SignaturesDocument SharingSpell CheckDesign How to Make Your Skills St and Out Add Relevant Skills to Your Resume Each job will require different skills and experiences, so make sure you read the job description carefully and focus on the relevant job skills listed by the employer.Highlight Skills in Your Cover Letter Use the skills above as you create your letter. For each skill you include, imagine that youre being interviewed and need to provide an example of a time you used the skill.Use Skill Words in Your Job Interview During yourinterview,be prepared to discuss the features youre familiar with and what youre able to do.

The value of appreciation Convincing skeptics

The value of appreciation Convincing skepticsThe value of appreciation Convincing skepticsMany business and organizational leaders are skeptical about the value of appreciation. Leaders frequently ask*What benefits will I or my organization gain from training my leaders and staff in communicating appreciation to one another?*Why should we be concerned about whether our employees feel appreciated?*Whats the potential benefit for the time, energy and cost it will take?Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreThese questions are neither unusual nor unreasonable for those who are responsible for the financial well-being of a business. The world of work is a demanding environment with harsh realities and no one has extra time or energy to waste on projects that do not contribute to the success of the organization. So,why is appreciation so important to the success of a business?The importance of employee engagementAppreciation in the workplace is directly related to employee engagement. The level of employee engagement within a workplace is important to leaders because it has been shown to be highly predictive of numerous positive benefits that impact the functioning of a company. Over several years theGallup organization conducted research and interviewswith one million employees across the world, found that employees feeling appreciation is one of the core factors that can improve employee engagement.Additionally, numerous studies (over 50 are cited in our new, revised version ofThe 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace)have identified significant positive results when team members feel valued and appreciated. For example, AGlassdoor surveyfound four out of five employees (81%) say they are motivated to work harder when their boss shows appreciation for their work. Additional benefits to companies and organizations includeLowering staff turnoverFewer on-the-job accidentsLess employee theftLower staff turnoverHigher customer ratingsGreater productivityThe bottom line Increased profitabilityFor those who are driven by the bottom line of profitability, the data is clearengaged employees increase a companys profitability.In ameta-analysis of 263 research studies, employers with the most engaged employees were 22% more profitable than those with the least engaged employees.The same study showed that businesses with more disengaged employees have 51% more turnover than businesses with more engaged workers. Good employees are not easy to find, develop or keep. Hiring a part with the training and experience needed to do the job is difficult enough, but finding someone who has the character qualities you desire is virtually impossible. So, keeping the good employees you have is a huge benefit to any organization.The disconnect between supervisors and employees Its not about moneyAs a business leader, you are at risk for misunderstanding how to kee p your team members. Many owners and managers believe their employees are motivated primarily by financial gain that employees will stay if they are given more money. Research studies for decades have debunked this belief.Most employers (88%) believe employees go to another job for more money, but only 12% of employees report that is the reason they are leaving.The vast majority of employees, when they voluntarily leave a company, report they dont leave for more money. In fact, 79% reportthat a primary reason they leave isbecause they dont feel appreciated.Many business leaders dont believe this, so let me offer you some compelling data. In a globalstudy of 200,000 employees, the Boston Consulting Group found the 1 factor employees related to enjoying their job was that theyfelt appreciated(financial compensation didnt show up until 8).WARNING Your employees dont feel as appreciated as you thinkYou may think you are doing okay in this area that your employees know you appreciate th em. Sorry, probably not. A nationalGloboforceemployee recognition surveyfound that 51% of managers think they do a good job of recognizing employees for work well done. But the problem isonly 17% of the employeesfelt their manager did an adequate job of recognizing them for doing a good job. That is less than one out of five employees believe their supervisor adequately communicates appreciation for the work they do. Obviously, there is a disconnect somewhere.What we have found is thatEmployees want to feel valued and appreciated at work.Most employees dont feel appreciated.Many leaders either Dont care how their employees feel-Think they are doing an adequate job of communicating appreciation, or Dont know what else to do (beyond what theyve been doing.)If you (or your leaders) fall into one of these categories, WAKE UP. The issue is important and can be remedied. We have repeatedly been able to improve staff morale, increase employee engagement, and create more positive workplaces across numerouswork settings and industries. Want some testimonials?Click here. Want to learn how to make it happen in your organization? Start with thebookor ourtraining resources. Being totally straightforward they work.This article originally appeared on Appreciation at Work.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

Corporate Culture and How Its Impacted by Leadership Styles

Corporate Culture and How Its Impacted by Leadership Styles Corporate Culture and How Its Impacted by Leadership Styles Corporate Culture and How Its Impacted by Leadership Styles Knowing what type of leadership style works best for you can be key to finding the right company. TWEETWorkplace culture. Two words used a great deal these days in talking about business, but what does that really mean? Almost every site dedicated to jobseekers and business leadership talks about climate, about finding candidates who are a fit, but where does the culture start and how is it impacted by leadership styles?Theres a lot of discussion about how the increase in remote work opportunities, as well as the influx of millennials, is changing the workplace dynamic. Of course, with so many people out of work, feeling comfortable within your office environment may seem like a luxury. However, its critical to understanding why some interviews go better than others and also to appreciating the unspoken pi ece of who gets the job.Consider the following case of two managers. We will call these leaders B and R for our purposes.B LeadersB operates on a top-down philosophy. B is in charge and everyone must go through the hierarchy to get things done. Everything is efficient time isnt wasted on brainstorming because B drives ideas and those ideas are filtered down through each level of management according to role. Many of Bs staff likes working in this environment they can focus on their roles and know that the rest is being managed. Unfortunately, some employees feel demeaned and devalued by this structure, because those starting out have to move through the ranks before truly being invited to contribute.R LeadersOn the other hand, R will not make decisions without presenting them to the team first. R also holds daily conversations about everything. This is frequently done through email and R sends a lot of feedback surveys to gather responses before making choices that affect the whole office. Just as with B, many of Rs employees enjoy this leadership style. They feel that they play a role in the companys success and theyre motivated to go to work every day. On the other hand, some staff feel that they dont care to check email on Saturdays to answer short surveys, and they just want direction.Assuming that everything else was the same and you were offered equitable positions with both B and Rs companies, which would your choose? Is one leader a schwimmbad leader? Thats up for debate. While some may prefer Bs style of clear direction and the feeling that everyone works to reach the top, others like to be engaged from day one in driving organizational vision.This exemplar is not only a clear indicator of preference when choosing a position, but it also serves to illustrate the impact a leader has on culture. Those working with B come in to the company and understand that work is rewarded through promotions, but that ideas and input are valued based on loyalty and pr evious evidence of results. Those who work for R are clearly aware that they are expected to contribute from the moment they are hired, but at the same time, the work-life balance will be different because R has established a workplace culture that is fluid and accessible at all times.When searching for work, you may be asked what you value in a leader and this is a great way for organizations to understand leadership style as well as preferences. However, this can also be turned on its head and you now have an opportunity to determine the companys culture based on what they declare the key traits of a leader are. Organizations rise and fall based on the vision at the top, but employees at all levels can help with that direction by ensuring that the climate is one that suits their personal style and goals as well.

Growing Fully Functional Human Cartilage

Growing Fully Functional Human Cartilage Growing Fully Functional Human Cartilage Growing Fully Functional Human CartilageAfter decades of trying, researchers at Columbia University have discovered how to grow fully functional menschlich cartilage in vitro from human stem cells that come from fat tissue or bone marrow. People always assumed that cartilage would be an easy tissue to grow because it is very simple, consisting of only one type of cell, no blood vessels and no nerves, says Dr. Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic, the Mikati Foundation Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Columbia Engineering who led the study. However, although the cartilage that scientists grew in the past looked and felt like cartilage, the mechanical properties were not there. Two mechanical properties of cartilage are essential mechanical stiffness and lubrication, Vunjak-Novakovic explains. If you compress the cartilage, it should resist the force because thats how cartilage resists force in our joints. If y ou slide another piece of tissue over cartilage, it should have very low friction. The measurements for stiffness and friction never achieved the normal range of human cartilage, she says.Until now, researchers have had success in engineering pieces of cartilage using young animal cells and also in creating synthetic replacement cartilage in the lab. But this breakthrough means ones own fat tissue or bone marrow can be used to grow cartilage to repair a persons own cartilage defect.An image of a bone graft with a layer of artificially engineered cartilage (left). A detailed histology of a cartilage layer (right). Image Dr. Sarindr BhumiratanaCartilage is the thin layer on the surfaces of joints and in the nose and ears. This breakthrough could help millions of people who suffer pain or lack of mobility as cartilage cushioning joints erodes over time or is damaged by injury. Vunjak-Novakovic says both her gruppes approach and the synthetic approach developed by researchers at Duke Un iversity have good potential for clinical application. Certainly, we do not have a definitive solution, and there may not be a single solution for all patients and clinical situations, she adds.About a year ago, stumped after years of work, members of Vunjak-Novakovics team decided to forget everything we had tried, look back at biology books, and see how the body makes cartilage, she says. Our overall approach in the lab is to design our tissues based on biological principles. Everyone was always starting from the step when cartilage has been made in the body so we decided maybe there is something in the previous step that is priming the cells to do their job differently.In the body, the cells that form the cartilage first form little cell bodies in which cells are tightly packed. This triggers some of the biological processes that give rise to cartilage. This was never introduced in vitro before,says Vunjak-Novakovic. We did that and continued to culture the forming tissue for sev eral weeks. At the end of the process we had this very beautiful stratified structure. We achieved for the first time complete stiffness and tribology of cartilage.It is especially rewarding, she says, because this method is extremely simple and something everyone can do.Others involved in the project include Dr. Sarindr Bhumiratana, postdoctoral fellow in Vunjak-Novakovics lab and the leading author of a paper describing the study Dr. Gerard Ateshian, chair of the mechanical engineering department and professor of mechanical engineering and biomedical engineering and his PhD student, Sevan Oungoulian, who helped perform some of the measurements. Asked why it took so long to achieve, Vunjak-Novakovic says, Its interesting how in life you often say Why didnt I think about this earlier? Its exactly this. According to her, one of the next steps is using the model in a lab to further some of the developmental processes and study them in the context of disease, for example, modeling oste oarthritis in order to understand the progression of the disease and to look for drugs or measures that would be helpful. Another is to conduct animal studies to determine the durability of the cartilage and whether it develops further in the body to be able to predict how it would work in human patients.As the project moves forward, 3D printing may play an important role in multiplying the mesenchymal cells isolated from bone marrow or fat to produce the very small, uniformly sized cell bodies that generate the functional human cartilage tissue. We used a very simple method for making the cell bodies, but one can envision that clinical reconstruction of large surfaces of cartilage lost to injury or disease would require fast 3D printing of large numbers of cell bodies directly onto anatomically shaped pieces of engineered bone to grow a graft for implantation, says Vunjak-Novakovic.This is teamwork, she points out. All of these problems are too big for one person and often too big for one lab. Columbia is a phenomenal place to be if you are doing something interdisciplinary. Everyone is used to working with others and to stepping out of their zone of comfort. Nancy S. Giges is an independent writer.Learn more at ASME 2015 4th Global Congress on NanoEngineering for Medicine and Biology For Further DiscussionAt the end of the process we had this very beautiful stratified structure. We achieved for the first time complete stiffness and tribology of cartilage.Dr. Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic, Columbia University

New Step by Step Roadmap for Resume for Office Assistant

New Step by Step Roadmap for Resume for Office Assistant Any important education worth showcasing should definitely be included on your resume, but dont forget youll be competing against other applicants who will most likely have the identical academic qualifications as you. For more ideas about how to strengthen your program, take a look at our education and teaching resumes. Proven academic and skilled achiever who possesses unique computer skills needed to help the executives and organization to attain its mission. Its important to get excellent communication skills to minimize the chance of mistakes and to stay productive. As stated in the prior section, hiring managers want to find candidates with a varied skill collection. Outside of experience in the field, it may be looking for bright candidates with at least a high school diploma or even some type of geschftliches miteinander degree. Very similar to time management, admin assistants want the skill of being in a posit ion to plan strategically. Skilled administrative assistants utilize timely wisely to realize outstanding productivity. Lies Youve Been Told About Resume for Office Assistant An office assistant resume needs to demonstrate a wide selection of skills. The office assistant resume format can fluctuate somewhat based upon the quantity of experience youve got. An administrative assistant is like a personal assistant. Since the medical office assistants are expected to carry out clerical duties, you must have the ability to continue to keep your work neat. Dont forget to land the job, you will also must compose a cover letter. A stunning Administrative assistant resume summary is an ideal beginning to the interview session. Dont forget writing is a significant portion of an office assistant job. Your resume should clearly communicate to a prospective employer that youre ready to successfully execute the office assistant job responsibilities set out in the work specification. Al so you must make certain that you follow your description with bullet points highlighting the particular achievements and duties. You will only be pleased with the ideal effort from yourself. Although resume objectives are getting more obsolete in favor of career summaries, in some specific conditions, it is logical to incorporate an objective. Hence resume goals will differ dependent on the sector where you wish to find job. Consequently, its important to talk about the work related talents at length. Below you will discover the top skills needed to fulfill an administrative position. Resume writing can be challenging. Where to Find Resume for Office Assistant Our Office Clerk resume sample is what you have to set your foot in the door of the firm. Office Assistant is a job which may rarely have openings on account of the popularity of outsourcing. An Office Assistant is a superb entry-level job opportunity for everyone who wishes to grow into the corporate way of life. Don t neglect to have a look at the next Administrative Assistant resume sample for more information about how to make yours perfect After you spot a job that you like, go right to the work opening on LinkedIn to find out more regarding the chance and apply. How to describe administrative experience to receive any job you desire. You have to revamp your resume as needed if you opt to get the sort of job which you desire. The most suitable job for you is closer than you might imagine. Youre asking for some job. At precisely the saatkorn time, there are different people with the very same skills. Not everybody is good at handling others, so in the event you can offer hard evidence of your people skills by quantifying the impact youve made through exceptional customer assistance, youre going to be irresistible to possible employers. The challenge of being a true student searching for a job tends to be a deficiency of prior job experience. What You Need to Do About Resume for Offi ce Assistant Before You Miss Your Chance Our resume builder provides you with tips and examples on the best way to compose your resume summary. The Administrative assistant resume template is a fantastic tool for those users. That said, consider the work listing for particular keywords it is possible to enhance your statement. Resume Builder The work application building procedure is incredibly straightforward.

Best Practices for Marketing Professionals

Best Practices for Marketing Professionals The most successful people in the absatzwirtschaft industry are always seeking ways to progression their careers and make their absatzwirtschaft more effective. Long term success in the marketing profession requires a planned approach to career progression and an unwillingness to stagnate. Here are some considerations and best practices to think about in relation to your career in marketing.Think like your Client The most important long term strategy for a marketing professional to advance their career is to always think like your client. Many times, digital agencies and even internal in-house marketers feel that their interests are not well-alignedwith the department or company paying the bill for the campaign. For example, digital agencies need to be compensated on total spend, not performance, and in-house marketers are dependent on internal budgets to execute their jobs effectively. Its easy to feel that your success is more about your personal career than the success of your marketing campaigns and initiatives. Remember to constantly inspect the performance of your marketing initiatives themselves gauge yourself on this metric, not on whether or not you just received a promotion or bonus.Find Your Ideal Customer This is commonsense advice, but when youre putting together print ads or a marketing pitch, it can go much more smoothly if you imagine that you are talking to just one person. Take the time to figure out who is the ideal person to help you achieve your goals. Who can facilitate the changes you want to see within a company? Who will be buying the product or using the service that you are marketing? Armed with the idea of your ideal person, you can focus your marketing efforts. But additionally, know the ideal customers that you know best. For example, if youve had success marketing to CIOs or perhaps mobile consumers i n the state of Georgia, understand that success as a real career skill. Leverage each past customer success in your new campaigns, and try to constantly expose yourself to new customer demographics and target markets.Dont Get ComplacentIt can be nice to have a solid punkt with great benefits and a regular paycheck, but that cushy job in marketing can lead to complacency and a decline in skills if youre not careful. While you may impress your boss by not questioning the accepted ways of doing things and being competent but boring, you will be doing your marketing career a disservice. In order to stay fresh in your career and push the envelope to get outstanding results, sometimes you have to question orders and shake things up. If you are not constantly taking on new challenges, getting exposure to new clients and markets, it may be time for a new position. The key to understanding complacency is to judge your learning experience, not your salary or job. If you arent constantly learn ing, your marketing skills will decay.Take Risks Many marketing campaigns flop because the professionals running them are afraid of failure, and so they wont take a risk on a new technique. You cant just use the same old tricks over and over again. Sometimes you have to try new things and take risks in order to succeed. Dont let the fear of failure hamstring you in your marketing effortstry something new Even if you fail, you can learn from the experience. Try to work controlledfailure into your corporate planning. Take small, measured, and controlled risks and then use the data to make smarter decisions. A long term successful career in marketing is usually paved with lots of small failures.Avoid Analysis-Paralysis Having solid industry analysis, models and metrics can be a great thing, but dont get locked up analyzing a market or a problem to death. If you over-think a problem, you cant move forward and find a solution. While its great to have the most up-to-date information and t o thoroughly think through a situation, you need to give yourself to make a decision and take action. Bleeding-edge marketing techniques are of course not always recommended, but forcing yourself to be entirely data-dependent and analytical will lager out many new and effective methods and mediums.Keep Learning The marketing industry is always changing and evolving, and if you cant keep up with current trends, you will be left behind. You have to keep learning to stay fresh in marketing, and not just about marketing topics. Read, research, seek out new knowledge, follow your interestsjust keep learning so that you can stay interested and develop your career.Marketing can and should be one of the most dynamic professions. You have the chance to effect consumer behavior, model the growth of companies, shape industry demand, and think about basic human emotions and needs. With careful planning and calculated risk taking, your career in marketing will always keep you interested and taki ng on new challenges and opportunities.