11 Ways to Thank Your Boss During the Holidays - The Muse

11 Ways to Thank Your Boss During the Holidays - The Muse11 Ways to Thank Your Boss During the HolidaysWith the holidays and Secret Santas in full swing, December at the office can be a fun, but crazy time. But, if youre lucky enough to have a great manager, dont get so lost in the festivities that you forget to show your appreciation. Trust me The right gesture will be remembered long after the holiday party.Need some ideas on how to thank your boss without overspending or overdoing it? Below, 11 startup founders from Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) share the fruchtwein memorable gifts they have ever received from members of their kollektiv. Bonus Many are low- or no-cost, too.1. Put Together a Scrapbook of ThanksMy employees all got together and created a scrapbook filled with notes thanking me for my hard work over the year. They were filled with specific instances when I did or said something that positively impacted them. I still have that book because their gratitude welches o ne of the most memorable gifts Ive ever received. - Dave Nevogt, Hubstaff.com2. Do Something for OthersTwo years ago we had an employee who decided he wasnt giving anyone at work a gift. Instead, he went out and purchased gifts for a family in need. He purchased everything and took several of us from work to deliver the gifts. The joy this brought us was intense. Since then weve encouraged our team to give to others during this time of need. - John Rampton, Due3. Show Your Continued DedicationThe memorable moments are often the most simple. So often we hear about how people just simply seem to slow down during the holiday season and take a little winter break. Employees who continue working through the holidays and dont treat it as a mini-vacation are always appreciated. They allow me to realize the value in my team. - Matt Doyle, Excel Builders4. Buy Unique GiftsI hired a programmer four years ago who had just arrived in Miami from Cuba. After a year of working together, he went back to visit his family during the holidays and came back with a box of Cohiba Cigars and a bottle of Havana Club Dark Rum. - Duran Inci, Optimum75. Get CreativeAt our annual end-of-the-year holiday party, one of our employees wrote and performed a rap in front of about 80 to 90 other staff members. It was really well done and funny, and it took a lot of dedication. It was all that people could talk about for quite some time after the party. - Brian David Crane, Caller Smart Inc.6. Cook for Your TeamWeve had teammates cook meals for the team and bring them to the office as a surprise. Its a gift that everyone appreciates, particularly when the food is inspired by the taste preferences of fellow colleagues. - Nanxi Liu, Enplug7. Write a Handwritten NoteA handwritten note that says something special is always appreciated. Just something that mentions a small detail he or she picked up on or an exchange that we had sounds simple- but its truly appreciated. - Peter Sena, Digital S urgeons8. Plan Something SpecialI was shocked one year when the employees got together to collect money and gifted me with a paid vacation Knowing how hard I work, they knew I needed time off to relax and wind down, and planned a lovely weekend getaway for me. It was a wonderful and touching gift, one I will never forget - Marcela DeVivo, National Debt Relief9. Offer to Help in Unexpected WaysSometimes my holiday shopping is put on the back burner due to my long hours in the office. My teams helped me with Christmas shopping and gift wrapping to help lessen the stress that comes with this season. What seems like a small favor to them means a great deal to me. Their help allows me to finish my work so I can truly enjoy the holidays with my family, and I am very thankful for that. - Leila Lewis, Be Inspired PR10. Decorate the OfficeI was very surprised one morning to walk into the office and it was completely decorated with Christmas decorations that matched our company colors. I wa s very impressed with the team, as most days Im the first one in and the last one out. They did a great job of keeping it a secret, and they took it as far as getting a company-colored custom quilt made that was placed under the tree.- Engelo Rumora, Ohio Cashflow11. Broadcast Your ThankfulnessI vividly remember a number of toasts or speeches employees of all different rankings have made during our holiday parties over the years. Its a great way to differentiate yourself by broadcasting your thankfulness and vision. - Sam Saxton, Salter Spiral Stair and Mylen Stairs

Third Global Congress on NanoEngineering for Medicine and Biology (NEMB 2014) Slated for February

Third Global Congress on NanoEngineering for Medicine and Biology (NEMB 2014) Slated for February Third Global Congress on NanoEngineering for Medicine and Biology (NEMB 2014) Slated for February Third Global Congress on NanoEngineering for Medicine and Biology (NEMB 2014) Slated for FebruaryNext February, researchers from around the world who advocate the use of nanoscale engineering, medicine and the life sciences to improve healthcare will convene at the Third Global Congress on NanoEngineering for Medicine and Biology (NEMB 2014). Organizers of the conference are currently accepting abstracts from authors who would like to present technical papers and posters during the meeting.The conference, to be held from Feb. 2 through 5 at the Westin-St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco, follows a very successful event held last February. That meeting, NEMB 2013, drew nearly 400 attendees - a quarter of whom hailed from outside the United States. Countries represented at the 2013 Congress inc luded Germany, Denmark, Israel, Britain, the Czech Republic, Iran, Libya and Singapore.The 2014 Congress will focus on the integralrechnung of engineering, materials science and nanotechnology in addressing fundamental problems in biology and medicine and in developing devices, materials and methods for quantitative physiology and for the early detection and treatment of disease.The NEMB 2014 technical program will be divided into nine tracks, covering the areas of bioengineering for imaging and diagnostics nanoengineering for therapeutics and drug delivery nano- and microfluidics in biology and medicine nanoengineering for regenerative medicine and tissue engineering manufacturing and materials for nanomedicine, biology and nanoengineering biological nanomechanics modeling and materials in physiology, disease and treatment cellular and molecular machines biomimetic, biosynthetic and bio-inspired materials and structures and nanotechnology, disease, public health, and ethical issues .Seven plenary speakers are scheduled to given presentations at the Congress in February, including Paul Alivisatos, the Samsung Distinguished Chair in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at University of California, Berkeley, and director of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Mina Bissell, Distinguished Scientist in the Lawrence Berkeley National Labs Life Sciences Division and ASME Honorary Member and Fellow Arun Majumdar, director of energy initiatives at Google and Precourt Institute of Energy faculty member at Stanford University. Other plenary speakers include Stephen Quake, professor of bioengineering and applied physics at Stanford University John Rogers, chair professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ASME Fellow Mehmet Toner, professor of surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School and Jennifer West, Fitzpatrick Family University Professor of Engineering at Duke University.The deadline for submitting technical paper and poster abst racts for NEMB 2014 is Oct. 15. For information how to submit an abstract, visit www.asmeconferences.org/NEMB2014/Author/NewAbstract.cfm. To learn mora about the Third Global Congress on NanoEngineering for Medicine and Biology, visit the NEMB 2014 home page at www.asmeconferences.org/NEMB2014/index.cfm, or contact Christine Reilley, program manager, Emerging Technologies, by e-mail at reilleycasme.org.

3 Key Tips to Customize Your Resume

3 Key Tips to Customize Your Resume3 Key Tips to Customize Your Resume22In an era in which you can send off 100 resumes in just a few minutes, Im always getting the question, Do I have to customize your resume to each job application? Sorry folks, but the answer is yes. Here are three ways to customize your resume each and every time.Hiring managers get so many resumes that they will easily discard the resumes that dont meet their specifications exactly. Fortunately, though, you dont have to reinvent the resume wheel every time you apply for a new position. Follow these simple tips for a perfectly targeted resume.How to customize your resume.1 Match the language in the job descriptionPluck out the keywords in the job description such as initiative, teamwork, and creativity, and intersperse these throughout a new version of your resume. The hiring organizations applicant tracking system will zero in on your resume because it contains the words and phrases the system was instructed to look for.2 Remove irrelevant experienceIf you are lucky enough to have a wealth of work experience and/or a long career, pick and choose the jobs you include in your customized resume. Your first job as a waiter, for instance, may not apply to a potential new role as an engineer- even if it taught you critical transferable skills. Remember, you want the hiring manager to be able to assess, in a few seconds, why you are a natural fit for the job based on your trajectory thus far.3 Put the requested skills front and centerLook again at the job description. What skills does the company say are must haves? Work your Microsoft Word magic and move your information around until those exact skills- and the results achieved through application of those skills- are listed first on your resume. This is especially important if you are seeking a new role that isnt exactly like your last one, and a chronological presentation of your prior experience doesnt make as much sense. (For instance, its i n a different industry or type of organization.)Readers, what are your favorite tips to customize your resume and stand out from the crowd?