What to Expect When You Apply for a Criminal Justice Job

What to Expect When You Apply for a Criminal Justice JobWhat to Expect When You Apply for a Criminal Justice JobCareers in criminal justice and criminology come with a tremendous responsibility to adhere to the high ethical standards demanded by the public. There are often a number of laws and rules that govern how people are hired because so many of these careers are in the public sector. This leads to a hiring process that can be different from other jobs that you might have applied for in the past. Its a Numbers Game Many criminal justice agencies receive thousands of applications each month, and they also have a lot of vacancies, especially for police officer and corrections officer positions. But hiring staffs are often small despite all the vacancies and recruitment needs. Only a few people are available to pour over applications to determine which among them meet the minimum qualifications. It can take a while- possibly a month or longer- before you receive any communicati on about your application status. Be prepared to wait. The SupplementalApplication Youll probably receive a conditional job offer if your initial application passes muster. You can then expect to complete a more in-depth supplemental application. This application will provide more information so the agency can conduct a thorough background investigation later. It includes questions about prior drug use, any previous arrests, all the addresses youve ever lived at, and all the employers youve worked for within a certain period of time, usually the last 10 years. It will also require that you provide your complete education history. Physical Abilities Testingfor Criminal Justice Jobs Some criminal justice jobs can be physically rigorous, and these require a physical fitness or physical abilities test. This is often the next stage of the hiring process, and it will generally occur within a month or two after you apply. The test might include an obstacle course or aleidher job-re lated task, or it might be a measure of your overall fitness level. Polygraph and Psychological Exams Some jobs will require either a polygraph exam, a psychological exam, or both. Theyll probably be scheduled by your background investigator, usually, a couple of weeks after your physical abilities test if theyre required. The purpose of these exams is to determine your trustworthiness and overall suitability for a career in criminal justice. This will help the department decide whether it wants to spend the time and resources on a full background check. Background Investigationsfor Criminal Justice Jobs Your file will make its way to a background investigator at some point in the process, usually right after any polygraph or psychological testing. The investigator will pound the pavement, checking with each of your previous employers, meeting with your neighbors, and looking for issues in your past that might suggest that youre not a worthy candidate. The background investi gator will compile a report when her investigation is complete and forward it to the hiring authority who will make a final determination. Oral Board Interviews You might be required to sit for an oral interview board after youve passed the background check. The interview will determine your ranking on a ready-to-hire list, so its in your best interest to score high. You want to be given preference for hiring. Are You Ready for a Criminal Justice Job? You can expect the entire criminal justice hiring process to take four to six months from the time you apply to the time you finally get the call youve been waiting for. Its a long and worrisome process, but chances are youll discover it was well worth the wait when you start your career.

Millennials Need a Mindset Change to Be Happy - The Muse

Millennials Need a Mindset Change to Be Happy - The MuseMillennials Need a Mindset Change to Be Happy Millennials are ambitious Theyre driven and passionate about finding work that fits both their skill set and their personality. So, its not surprising that career is at the front and center. As more and more urbanites (especially) delay marriage and children in favor of professional advancement, stress increases and the notion of being well rounded- or, having a life outside of the office- is lost. The result of this work obsession, in spite of the fact that Millennials are more or less putting the pressure on themselves, is a lack of contentment. Rather than being entrenched in their work and the better for it, this group is actually overly stressed and angsty.A recent study by Harvard Business Review decided to examine just why Millennials are struggling in this notable way. When they looked at what the group values, almost everything was tied to career positive interactions with c olleagues, having a low-stress commute, getting a new job, being satisfied with an existing job. The ones that werent related to the professional life involved recovery from career stress sleeping and relaxing in bed.Theres nothing about family, or friends, or spiritual journeys, or travel opportunities, or other non-work interests. This groups working hard so they can, what? Sleep in on weekends? Relax all day every Sunday until Monday arrives and its time to take a deep dive into the stress pool again?The group cited reducing stressors as a long-term goal, so at least theres that. Theyre self-aware enough to recognize the problem, but are they doing anything about it? Some are taking to the gym or the yoga studio, citing making time for fitness as also important. As an avid runner myself, I applaud the incorporation of working out in ones life, but Ive got to agree with the author depicting the study, who says, one cannot help wondering if spiritual life and social life are not th e missing ingredients that could make Millennials happier.Since stress is such an issue- and again, one that the age group knows is problematic- it would seem that a simple shift in mindset and then, consequently, behavior is all thats needed. Of course, thats easier said than done, particularly for a generation whos been told to focus on career now, relationships and everything else later. Still, its obvious that a change is needed. While its normal to feel a little stress in your life, if your levels are at such a high as to make the only reprieve a long jog in the park or 10 hours of sleep on a Saturday night, its a sad state of affairs for your current and future self. If you find yourself nodding along to this, you can start small by vowing not to check work email after a certain time of night, by making standing dinner dates with friends, and by setting reasonable boundaries with your boss. These tiny changes to your bung can go a long way when it comes to preventing feeling s o overwhelmed that you are running to yoga at the end of the week.And once the small stuff becomes second nature, looking at big-picture items can come next taking regular vacations and unplugging, reflecting on what you really want five, 10, or 15 years from now, placing priority on non-professional activities. Nowhere does it say that becoming an adult means you need to abandon hobbies and interests and friendships and even just crazy, fun nights on the town. Burnout is real, and its hard, and it makes moving forward and ahead extremely difficult. Avoiding it should be on your list of goals. Its great to love your job- but, frame your whole life around your career and youll probably regret it. If you can take little steps today to combat this stress and refuse to place all of your attention and energy on your 9-to-5, youll probably be a much happier person.Photo of stressed out man courtesy of Hinterhaus Productions/Getty Images.

Heres How to Be a Better Collaborator at Work

Heres How to Be a Better Collaborator at WorkHeres How to Be a Better Collaborator at Work No man is an island, the English poet John Donne once wrote. Nearly 400 years later, if youre into creative, ambitious work, that sentiment is truer than ever - collaboration is often essential.It also might elend feel like your strong suit. Maybe you feel weird without your headphones in and would much rather work alone. But even then, chances are your efforts are parte of a greater whole that hinges on your abilities as a collaborator to succeed - so you might as well speak up.Its an area where we can all stand to improve, and Grammarly has you covered. Here are six tips to help you become a better collaborator.Working in collaboration means everyone can contribute ideas - so its different from the kind of teamwork where a group marches in unified lockstep to realize one persons plan or goal. Collaborating means hearing people out , melding different ideas together and bui lding toward a shared objective.Put abedrngnisher way, if youre not steadily communicating about what youre trying to accomplish and how best to go about it, youre not really collaborating.Collaboration doesnt work if only one person does all the talking. Fostering a collaborative space means making room for other people to share their ideas - even the shy ones . (That said, making a point of giving a quiet person the floor doesnt help much if they feel suddenly called on like a daydreamer who zoned out in algebra class.)Part of getting people to open up and share valuable ideas is helping them feel like theyll be heard. That means being patient and generous - a facilitator, not an autocrat.Correct Thats an interesting idea. How do you see it fitting into this project?Incorrect You already know that idea is unrealistic, so just hush.Also, if you are one of the quieter ones present for a collaborative discussion, recognize that youre in the room to participate, not just observe. T hats not always the case in life - and yes, people who think all meetings should be collaborative are insufferable - but in this case, its good to show youre engaged by saying what youre thinking.One of the challenges of the collaborative process is getting past the blue sky stage where people throw out ideas, and onto distilling the results into an actionable plan with defined deliverables. When youre trying to clarify what youll actually be doing, it helps to ask questions rather than issue decrees, like soCorrect What problem are we trying to solve?Incorrect Our next iteration just needs to look more like the competitions.Correct What timeframe will it take to achieve meaningful progredienz?Incorrect I need this done and dusted before Thursdays board meeting.A useful strategy to get people on the same page is to try repeating their points back in your own words. This helps crystallize the takeaways and can reveal any discrepancies or misunderstandings that need to be addressed early on. It can also be worthwhile to capture key ideas on a whiteboard, sticky notes or a shared screen.One of the joys of being a collaborator is you dont have to have all the answers. A truly collaborative endeavor is one where its okay to take risks - and to go to your colleagues when you need guidance. Asking for help isnt a sign of weakness - it shows that youre interested in getting better at something, have recognized someone elses skill and feel secure enough to take some time out for your edification.Likewise, you want other people to feel at ease getting help from you, not forced, as in this exampleCorrectI noticed youve been working on that part for a while. Let me know if I can help out, okay?Incorrect Youre doing it wrong. Here, let me show you how an adult does it.Over the course of your project, you and your collaborators will likely find things to disagree about. Its worth remembering theres value in drawing from perspectives - even if only a fraction of the insights this process yields will be usable.For the rest, be diplomatic. Know when to hold your tongue. Keep in mind that kindness , while not always effortless, is rarely a waste of energy.At some point, someone will probably have to say no, or at least not right now. And someone else will have to live with that. This is part of what separates a collaborative process that sets and achieves its goals from an endless digression on things people wish would happen at some point. In other words, while it might not always feel like it, its often a good thing.There is no quicker way to exclude yourself from a groups future collaborative endeavors than to claim all the credit and glory for yourself. Its simply not a good look when you could instead be graciously acknowledging the contributions of your peers and bringing donuts.Lastly, take a moment to reflect on what you learned and what you hope to improve going forward. Such lessons may come in handy the next time youre called upon to collaborate.This article was originally published on Grammarly . It is reprinted with permission.

Next Generation of Engineers Meredith Campbell

Next Generation of Engineers Meredith Campbell Next Generation of Engineers Meredith Campbell Next Generation of Engineers Meredith CampbellIts never too late to change your career path and get serious about engineering. At age 22, Meredith (Merry) Campbell realized she wanted to make a difference and do something important with zu sich life and that meant becoming a mechanical engineer. For her, watching a video of a discussion on the International Space Station featuring NASA Astronaut Nicole Stott welches a key moment.Nicole Stott is the reason I decided to study mechanical engineering, said Campbell, who is also working on a minor in Business Management at Daniel Webster College.Merry founded the Kenya Connection Club, a program that creates instructional videos to help professors at African International University connect with students using a learning management system. In recognition of all her hard work, 2014 has been an award winning year for Merry. She was named ASMEs 2014 New Face of Engineering College Edition and was awarded the 2014 Charles T. Main Gold Medal.We got a chance to catch up with Merry in a recent interviewQ Did you have any interests or previous exposure to mechanical engineering before seeing the video chat with NASA Astronaut Nicole Stott? I actually did not have any exposure to mechanical engineering before watching the video. My father is a software engineer, but even in my early twenties I didnt know what the word engineer meant. My lack of early exposure to engineering is actually the main reasons I think STEM education is so important. It is clear to me now that I was made to be an engineer. Nothing has ever felt so natural. Sometimes I think that if I had been exposed to engineering at an earlier age, I may have worked harder earlier. I struggled for many years trying to figure out what to do with my life, and perhaps that struggle could have been avoided or shortened if I had been able to experience engineering at an earlier age.In the end Im happy with the path that led me to engineering, because it made me who I am today, but I think its important to show young people that engineering is an option. I went to college for three years before I switched my major to mechanical engineering, which may have been a detour I needed in my life, but it was an expensive detour.Q What motivates you to stay interested in mechanical engineering, particularly aerospace engineering?There are many things that motivate me. I have a sincere desire to make things better for the people around me, and it is clear to me that engineering provides many opportunities to do just that. With aerospace engineering in particular, its the need to explore and the desire for new knowledge. I believe there is an innate desire to explore in every person, a need to make the unknown known. The world was once believed to be flat, and the Americas were unimaginable. Explorations in space are what we have on that front today, and I want to be a part of it. I want to watch the first menschenwrdig walk on Mars and know not only am I part of it because I am part of the human race, but that I am a part of it because I did the physical testing of the rockets that took them there. Its a natural curiosity which for me has become a passion.Q Did you experience difficulty in transitioning from your previous area of study to mechanical engineering? Before I switched to mechanical engineering, I was going to school for Theology, but I was forced to take a few years off from school due to financial reasons. I only have one year left in that degree, so I am actually hoping to go back and finish it later. The two years of working between schools gave me the time to grow up and figure out what I really wanted to do with my life. The transition to engineering was actually very difficult for me. Only nine of my ninety-six credits transferred. It had been eight years since I had taken a math class, and I had never had any physics classes . For the first month of classes I felt completely lost and overwhelmed, but I dont think that was because I was a transfer student. I think everyone in the class was completely lost and overwhelmed, because its engineering. About a month into school though I found my stride. I am very glad I go to a small school, because its harder to get lost in the crowd. If I was struggling, the professors noticed and actively sought to help me.Q What does your network look like? Do you have mentors or other connections in your network to provide you with support throughout your collegiate experience?Networking is certainly not my strong suit, but in the past few years it has been interesting to see it growing. There are two major contributors graduating seniors and ASME. Every year since attending Daniel Webster College I have had the privilege of watching some of my friends graduate, and these friends are offered jobs all over the country. An even greater contributor though is ASME. I have had the privilege of holding a district position as well as working on an international committee for ASME. My positions have allowed me to interact with a lot of new people through emaille and telephone calls, but most importantly face to face at conferences. Its a pleasure to meet and work with people that care as much about something as you do. As for mentors I would say I have many but the two in particular that have had a large impact on my studies are Dean Nicholas Bertozzi of the Daniel Webster College Engineering Department, and Professor Timothy Kostar, the DWC ASME student section advisor. During my freshman year, Dean Bertozzi saw potential in me and actually hired me as a research assistant. He has given me the opportunity to present at conferences and has been very supportive of my academic career. There have been times when I struggled very much with school, and Dean Bertozzi went out of his way to help me do better. He really cares about the students in his department, a nd I feel blessed to have him as a mentor. Professor Timothy Kostar has also had an impact on my life. As an advisor he helped set the structure for our section, which was the catalyst for my ASME career. ASME has become a part of my identity, and if Professor Kostar hadnt been there to help organize the student section, I would be a different person. Also, as a professor he expects the students to work hard and be their best, which is a challenge that causes me to thrive.Q Why do you think conferences are important to your development as an engineer? Because they are an opportunity to learn how the field is developing. Similar to my interest in aerospace engineering, I want to be in the thick of it all. I want to know whats new and what direction engineering is taking. Research and Development interest me very much, because they are all about creating and advancing. Its very exciting. Even more of a benefit though is the ability to meet your peers face to face. As part of the Stude nt Section Enterprise Committee, I have been attending conference calls for the past year. We met for two days at IMECE, and in that two days we were able to accomplish so much more than we ever could over the phone. Once the business was finished, we were able to spend some time together and become friends. I also think it is essential for engineering students to have the opportunity to meet senior engineers. They can become mentors and also contacts for future job searches.Q How did you learn of the New Faces program and what was your reaction to winning the New Faces of Engineering College-Edition?I heard about the New Faces competition through Facebook. I had been following DiscoverE on the site for some time, so when they posted a link to the New Faces competition I thought I should apply. I was watching the DiscoverE webinar The Best Engineering Career Advice I Ever Got when they announced the three finalists for every organization. I had actually forgotten that they were goin g to make that announcement, so when I heard my name I was in shock. I couldnt even believe I was in the top three. When they emailed me and told me that I was the new face of engineering (college edition) for ASME, I couldnt believe it. I was so excited, but I wasnt supposed to tell anyone (that was very difficult). The day of the announcement they posted on my Facebook and told me to check my local newspaper. There was an announcement in my local paper, which was a surprise to me and very exciting Its such an honor to be recognized as a rising engineer.Q How do you see yourself impacting the engineering profession today, and in the future?Today I am trying to impact the engineering profession by impacting its future engineers. I am very heavily involved in ASME, because I want engineering to be more exciting for the students. If students are excited about engineering and involved while they are studying, they may work harder while still in school. I want to help inspire students t o strive for excellence. With my HPVC team everyone knows that I dont believe in good enough, because you can always muster that last bit of effort to do something right. I hope to reach out to high school students to help create interest at that age as well. As for the future, I want to be involved with research, because I want to further the discipline. Stagnation is my greatest fear. When we cease to advance we will begin to deteriorate. I hope to continue my education after I finish my Bachelors. My true desire is to help people. I want to take my engineering knowledge and somehow make life better for those around me.

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