Collegiate Council Gaining a Network

Collegiate Council Gaining a Network Collegiate Council Gaining a Network Collegiate Council Gaining a NetworkA major obstacle for most Engineering graduates is getting experience which sets them apart from their peers for a particular career path. Early opportunity to network and be mentored in a specialized field is usually what helps some avoid this predicament. A remarkable example of this opportunity is joining ASME Petroleum Divisions Collegiate Council. If you are an undergraduate or graduate student looking to get involved with the Oil and Gas industry, the Collegiate Council offers this kind of experience.I caught up with some of the Collegiate Councils 2014-2015 alumni to talk about how their graduate work, undergraduate experience, and career path in the petroleum industry has been impacted by being a part of the Collegiate Council.Hsu Lee (Left) working with Professor Mohammed (Right) at the University of CalgaryHsu Lee is a doctoral student at the University of Calgary, who heard of the Collegiate Council through his professor. Even though Hsus main reason for applying welches to network, he discovered that there were other facets to the council experience which he benefitted from. Such as tours of companies like Technip. He says, the most memorable part of this was that, they amazed us by demonstrating and explaining the complexity of subsea systems with intricate 3D physical models.Hsus responsibilities as a graduate student have been supplemented by information gained through joining the council. Before joining, Hsus research used sophisticated and complex ways of solving problems which was thought to bring recognition by the scientific community. However, he learned that professionals in industry, who used these solutions, wanted simplicity. Hsu says, The council had changed the way I conduct my research, where I now try to find a balance between academic recognition and the complexity level of the solution to narrow the gap between academia an d industry. In addition, Hsu teaches undergraduate courses at his university. Hsu explains that he is, actually working on revamping an undergraduate course (Fuel Science and Technology) at my university with the knowledge and experience gained through the council.Russell LocettaFor good contrast, Russell Locetta, a mechanical engineering undergraduate from the University of Arkansas, learned about the Collegiate Council by doing research on ASME. As I researched, I notlageiced the many divisions of ASME, cover every facet of what mechanical engineers can do after completing their degrees, Russell says. Since he had prior interest and experience in the Oil and Gas industry the Petroleum Divisions council was a perfect fit.After becoming a council member, Russel recognized that a main takeaway of the council was mentorship. Our mentors represented a variety of different sectors of our crucial industry, and their combined experience further reinforced our existing passions for the pet roleum industry, Russell explains. With such mentorship, the councils activity influenced Russell to seek leadership opportunities. Russel began by engaging his universitys faculty which followed by being named, Oil and Gas Student Coordinator, he explained. He was later elected as the director of the Collegiate Council which gave Russell the opportunity to lead others in various time zones. In regards to plans for the 2015-2016 school year Russell says, There are events already in the works to bring students together and increase ASMEs footprint both at my university and throughout the US.Lastly is the alumna Juan Bastardo, an intern for British Petroleum (BP) and graduate of Texas AM University. Juan joined the Collegiate Council after hearing about it from his fellow officers at his universitys ASME section. Using site tours and interacting with professionals as examples, Juan tells us that, the council really provided me the tools I needed to expand my knowledge of the industry to gauge how I could see myself fit in the big picture.Juan BastardoWithin BP, Juan has been able to apply the lessons learned from the council. As of late, he works as a Drilling Engineer in the Gulf of Mexico. The council helped me hone in on what group I wanted to support within the company and what kind of information I needed to familiarize myself with to be successful, Juan explains. The understanding of his field has paid off dividends for Juan. He says, This made the transition into this position smoother for me and I felt more prepared coming in than I would have if I had not received exposure to the collegiate council.From academic and professional perspectives Hsu, Russell, and Juan each benefited from joining the exclusive council. Whether one is researching, teaching, administrating, or working the opportunities afforded by ASME Petroleum Divisions Collegiate Council can be applied across the board.Please visit the Petroleum Divisions Collegiate Council website to learn more about the council and how to apply. For more information also contact Javanni Kiezer. The council is limited to 15 seats.

United States Marine Corps Commissioning Programs

United States seestreitkraft korporation Commissioning ProgramsUnited States seestreitkraft korporation Commissioning ProgramsThere are several ways to gain a commission in the United States kriegsmarine Corps, whether one is currently enlisted or a civilian college student/graduate. For those Marine Officers notlage attending the U.S. Naval Academy, the road to a commission as a lieutenant in the Corps begins with one of several programs at Officer Candidates School The Officer Candidates Class, the Platoon Leaders Course, or the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps. Each course is a screening process, with the mission to motivate, train, evaluate, and screen potential officers. Basic Qualifications There is no longer a specific officer candidate academic test for Marine Corps Officer applicants. Those wishing to apply for a commission in the Marine Corps must achieve one of the following minimums Combined score of 1000 on the verbal and math sections of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)Combined math and verbal score of 45 on the American College Test (ACT)120 (can be waivered to 115) on the Marine Corps EL composite score of the ASVAB Aviation officer applicants must also take the Navy and Marine Corps Aviation Selection Test Battery. Other minimum qualification requirements include Minimum of a Bachelors Degree (upon commissioning)Must be a United States CitizenAge Between 18 and 28 (no older than age 30 for current enlisted)Must Meet Normal Accession Medical StandardsMust be Eligible for a Security Clearance (either SECRET or TOP SECRET, depending on the job assignment)High Moral Character. Applicants convicted of any felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude are rejected. History of addiction to any narcotic, illegal drug, or alcohol is disqualifying. The United States Naval Academy A percentage of each class at the U.S. Naval Academy receives a commission in the Marine Corps through a selection process. The academy offers a bachelor of scie nce degree and reserve commission as second lieutenant to graduates. Academy candidates should begin their nomination request during their junior year in high school. Officer Candidate Course Under the officer candidate programs, male and female graduates of an accredited four-year college or university, and graduates of accredited law schools licensed to practice in a state or federal court are eligible for a reserve commission. Upon successful completion of a 10-week screening and evaluation program, candidates are commissioned as second lieutenants in the Marine Corps Reserve. Even though graduates receive a Reserve commission, graduation and acceptance of a commission incurs a minimum active duty (full time) service commitment. Upon completion of this program and commissioning, second lieutenants are assigned to The Basic School at Quantico, VA, for 26 weeks of officer training. After completing The Basic School, aviation officers undergo flight instruction for an additional 18 to 24 months, while ground officers attend specialty schools of varying lengths. Ground officers have an active duty obligation of three and one-half years after commissioning. Pilots have an active duty obligation of six years if trained as a helicopter or fixed-wing turboprop aircraft pilot and eight years if trained as a jet pilot. Naval flight officers (NFOs) have an active duty obligation of six years. Aviation candidates must be at least 20 years old upon entering the program and no older than 27 upon commissioning. Ground officers must be less than 28 years old upon commissioning. Platoon Leaders Class Marine Platoon Leaders Classis available to full-time enrolled, physically qualified male and female undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, andjuniors attending accredited colleges. Pre-commissioning training consists of two six-week sessions or one 10-week session during summer breaks at the Marine Corps Combat Development Command in Quantico, VA. PLC students may choose ground, aviation, or law contracts, and may apply for financial subsistence allowance of $250 a month upon completion of one summer training session. Aviation students may join the Flight Indoctrination Program and receive civilian flight instruction during their senior year of college. PLC members may also apply for theMarine Corps Tuition Assistance Programand receive as much as $5,200 per year for tuition assistance. Upon graduation from college, PLC participants receive reserve commissions as second lieutenants. Officers are then assigned to The Basic School at Quantico, VA for 26 weeks of basic officer training. Students opting for ground or law training must be at least 17 years old upon entering the program and less than 28 upon commissioning. Pilot candidates must be at least 17 upon entering the program and less than 27 upon commissioning. Aviation may be guaranteed to freshmen if qualified. Minimum active duty obligation for ground officers and lawyersfollowing commissioni ng is three and one-half years. Following flight training and designation as a naval aviator, the minimum active duty obligation is six years if trained as ahelicopter pilotor naval flight officer and eight years if trained as a fixed-wing pilot. Minimum active duty requirements are extended six months for receiving financial subsistence allowance and 18 months for receiving tuition assistance. Navy/Marine Corps ROTC Navy/Marine Corps ROTC programs at more than 65 colleges and universities across the country offer Marine Corps commissions to college students who complete four years of naval science study on campus. The two types of programs are the College Program and the Scholarship Program. In addition to students already enrolled in college programs, or planning to attend college, some enlisted personnelareeligible to apply for a Navy/Marine Corps ROTC Scholarship. Four-year scholarship program. Students are selected from a national competition and are appointed midshipmen, U .S. Naval Reserve, and identified as Marine Corps options. They may be granted the compensation and benefits authorized by law during the Basic Course for a total period of not more than four years. During this period of college, theDepartment of the Navypays tuition, fees, andtextbooks, and provides uniforms and a subsistence allowance of up to $400 for each academic month. Upon completion of naval science requirements and graduation, students receive reserve commissions as a second lieutenant with a four-year active duty obligation. Four-year college program. Students are selected from among those applying for enrollment at each Navy/Marine Corps ROTC unit. During the first two years in the Basic Course, students have the status of civilians who have entered into a contract with the Navy. Upon completion of one term of The Basic Course, students may apply for a change to a Marine Corps option. Upon enrollment in the Advanced Course,College Programstudents enlist in the Marine Corp s Reserve. Upon graduation and completion of naval science requirements, students are commissioned as second lieutenants in the Marine Corps Reserve with a three-and-one-half-year active duty obligation. The Navy provides uniforms, naval science textbooks, and up to $400 for each academic month for a maximum of 20 months during the Advanced Course. Three-, two-, and one-year scholarships are available to College Program students nominated by their NROTC unit commanding officers. The Commandant of the Marine Corps makes those selections. Two-year scholarship and college programs. Students selected are those with advanced college standing who qualify for enrollment in the Advanced Course. They must first complete the six-week course at the Naval Science Institute. Those enrolled in the two-year scholarship and college programs have the saatkorn privileges and obligations as those in the respectivefour-yearprograms. Commissioning Programs for Current Enlisted The U.S. Naval Academy Preparatory School. The Preparatory School, located at Newport, RI, accepts applications from active duty and inactive reserve enlisted members of the Marine Corps. The Naval Academy admissions board considers applicants for the Naval Academy Preparatory School.The applicationis made to theNaval Academy. If someone is not selected for admission to the academy, they could be selected for the Naval Academy Preparatory School. Entrance requirements are based on the whole person evaluation of overall abilities andpotential,and are similar to those of other prep schools. Broadened Opportunity for Officer Selection and Training (BOOST). BOOST offers active duty enlisted men and women between the ages of 18 and 24 the opportunity to receive 10 months of extensive academic preparation to become more competitive for selection to the Naval Academy,Marine Corps Enlisted Commissioning Education Programand Navy/Marine Corps ROTC scholarship programs. BOOST participants attend school at the Nava l Education Training Center in Newport, RI, If not selected for either a Navy/Marine Corps ROTC scholarship, MECEP, or appointment to the Naval Academy, BOOST students fulfill their service obligation to the Marine Corps in the enlisted ranks. Enlisted Commissioning Program (ECP). ECP provides enlisted Marines with a four-year degree from an accredited school the opportunity to become commissioned officers. ECP is open to Marines with a minimum of one year active duty experience and at least 12 months remaining on their currentenlistment contract. This program provides selected enlisted Marines, ages 20 to 26, with an opportunity to earn a baccalaureate degree by attending a college or university full-time. After obtaining a degree and completing officer candidate school, MECEP graduates arecommissioned asreserve second lieutenants, provided they are no older than 30. Meritorious Commissioning Program. MCP provides a commissioning opportunity for enlisted Marines with two-year degre es, 75 semester hours or more of college work, which have demonstrated rare leadership qualities, and would ultimately better serve the Marine Corps as an officer. Unlike other commissioning programs where the applicant initiates the application process, MCP requires that applicants be nominated by their commanding officers. Marines must have the same basic qualifications for MCP as ECP. Marines are given a reserve commission and serve on active duty.

Phone Interview Questions to Ask the Interviewer

Phone Interview Questions to Ask the InterviewerPhone Interview Questions to Ask the InterviewerMany job interviews, especially first-round interviews, are conducted on the phone. Plan on preparing just as you would for an in-rolle interview by brushing up your interview skills, reviewing what youll be asked, and getting a list of questions ready to ask the interviewer. Phone interviews are used by hiring managers as a tool for screening candidates for employment. After you have submitted a mailed or online application for a job, you may receive an email from the employer asking that you schedule a time with them for an anfangsbuchstabe phone interview. Phone interviews are conducted as screening interviews to determine which of the many candidates who have applied for a position should be invited to interview in person. Phone interviews are also commonly used as first and second round interviews by employers, in order to save in-person interview time and also to reduce the applicant pool to the most qualified candidates for the job. They are also the typical first step for employers who are considering out-of-town candidates for senior level or executive roles. In these cases, an initial phone or Skype interview helps the hiring committee decide if a job candidate is worth the expense of flying them in for an in-person interview. Prepare to Answer Interview Questions When you are invited for a phone interview, its important to take the time to review the typical phone interview questions youll be asked and to prepare answers. Its also key for you to have a list of questions to ask the interviewer. There will always come a point in the interview where the interviewer invites your questions and candidates who have no questions run the risk of looking like they arent as interested in the position as their competitors might be. The questions you ask in an interview are as important as the questions you answer. Asking informed questions notlage only demonstrat es your enthusiasm for the job, but it also allows you to decide if the position is, in fact, worth the time, energy, and resources it would take to continue further with the application process. Career searches take an enormous amount of work, and it isnt worth continuing the process if your phone interview reveals that the company culture or job responsibilities would not be a good fit for your talents and personality. If you have taken the time to thoroughly research the employer before submitting your job application, you can also design questions about their organization that demonstrate that youve done your homework in learning as much as you can about them. This demonstrates a personal initiative that will help to set you apart from other candidates. Youll only have a few minutes to ask questions. So, pick a few interview questions that are relevant to the job, to your potential role at the company, and to your background and skills, to have ready when youre asked if you have any questions. Phone Interview Questions to Ask the Interviewer How would you describe the responsibilities of this position?What qualities are you looking for in the person you hire to join this company?If I welches hired, how would I be interacting with you and your department? What would be your expectations and your measures for success?How would I get feedback on how well my work meets these expectations?What do you view as the most challenging part of this job?Why is the last person who held this position leaving?Who does this position report to?How would you describe the company culture? What is the typical work week? Is overtime expected? How about travel?Do you offer benefits packages for things like healthcare and dental costs?What sort of retirement package do you offer to your employers?What are the opportunities for advancement with the company?Do you provide continuing training opportunities for your employees?Is there anything else can I tell you about my qualifi cations for the job?Could I schedule an in-person interview at your convenience?If I am extended a job offer, how soon could I start? Would you like a list of references?What is the next step in the interview process?When can I expect to hear from you?Are there any other questions I can answer for you? How to Impress the Hiring Manager Not a phone person in your daily life? Youre not alone. As other messaging technologies gain steam, its easy to fall out of practice talking on the phone. Add to that the fact that phone interviews knock out one easy point of communication with the hiring manager - namely, body language - and you have a tricky situation for many interviewees. To maximize your chances of making a good impression on the hiring manager, there are a few important phone interview tips to remember Practice, practice, practice. Conduct a mock interview with a friend, to cement your questions and qualifications in your mind.Prepare the room. Turn off call waiting, the r inger on other phones, and any timers or other electronics that might go off during the interview.Use a landline if possible. Cellphones are more likely to drop calls or experience technical difficulties.Keep your materials on hand. Have your resume, cover letter, and a checklist of matching your skills to the job listing, and keep them right where you can see them. Observe proper etiquette. Dont smoke, eat, or chew gum during the interview. Smile, and articulate your answers, even if it means speaking much more slowly than usual. Take notes. In all important ways, conduct yourself as you would at an in-person interview. Your performance will reflect the effort.