5 ways to fail as a project manager Project managers risk losing credibility if they push people too hard, care more about their superior's opinion than their team's or falter when asked big-picture questions, write Karin Hurt and David Dye. They'll struggle if they present an unrealistic picture of a project's progress or don't hold others accountable. Let's Grow Leaders (5/2)Manage your time better with preparation, apps Productivity improves when people prepare their workday the night before, so the most-pressing tasks take priority, writes business consultant Kaitlyn Hammond. Time-management apps are available that help identify and block online distractions. Business 2 Community (5/3)
Making the Connection
Avoid these LinkedIn gaffes LinkedIn unprofessionalism includes adding nonsensical hashtags to posts and making romantic overtures, which is reportedly an increasing problem, writes Adrian Dayton. Creating more than one profile confuses potential connections, and abandoning a profile signals a lack of seriousness. Forbes (5/8)
The Landscape
Wages are growing, but not like in the past US wage growth is outpacing inflation but lags that seen in previous expansion cycles. Lower-paying jobs are seeing the biggest wage gains, with average bartender wages up 9.6% over the past year. Axios (5/4)Poll question: Did your wage keep up with inflation last year? The inflation rate for the US was 1.9% for 2018, according to the U.S. Labor Department. Did your wage keep up with inflation last year?
Hiring managers want consistency, honesty It's best to address employment gaps or career shifts when submitting a resume, or hiring managers will jump to the worst conclusions, writes Peter Yang. They're also suspicious if your LinkedIn profile and resume present conflicting timelines or job descriptions. Glassdoor (5/6)Tap college career services to find a new job Graduates can use their college career services office to identify jobs to pursue and get help assembling a professional resume and cover letter. Former students also can access alumni networks and discover a "hidden" job market, says Rebekah Pare, executive director of the University of Wisconsin's SuccessWorks. Fast Company online (5/7)
Balancing Yourself
How to alleviate work-induced back pain Desk work and stress contribute to back pain so experts advise moving more and seeking social support, as spinal problems are related to low mood, writes physiotherapist Samantha Moss. Mindful breathing also helps muscles relax. Thrive Global (5/10)
With the use of an IBM quantum computer algorithm, a group of quantum physicists created a simulated particle and reversed the particle's aging by one millionth of a second. "We demonstrate that time-reversing even ONE quantum particle is an unsurmountable task for nature alone," said Valerii Vinokur, one of the study's authors. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (5/8)
I'm a crazy inventor … and my name is in the dictionary and I'm very pleased.
Rube Goldberg, cartoonist, engineer and inventor
May is Jewish American Heritage Month and National Inventors Month
