Everyone knows how incredibly fierce and competitive today’s job market is with fewer jobs than candidates, particularly at the executive level. Because of this intense level of competition and a higher demand of candidates, the tools you have to use at your disposal in your search must be hard hitting to land you the perfect job. The successful executive candidate has more to offer than merely education and professional experience, but rather additional skills to critically think, lead groups of people, and to manage processes. Because of this higher expectation of the individual, the executive resume needs to be of higher caliber.

You have two options when tackling such a potentially big project and endeavor. You can use your own resources in preparing and crafting this incredibly important document, or you can also rely on the paid services of the executive resume writer. Such writers come from outside companies and prepare resumes of all job types and levels for individuals, but be weary that the more documents they are able to cookie cut and prepare in the fastest manner, the more profitable these companies are. This is not good for your executive resume since perfection is demanded at every angle.

As the executive candidate, you are most familiar with your skill set, level of expertise, achievements, and your ability to successfully execute the job at hand. It is also understood that no one really understands your background, your capabilities, and talents better than you so it sounds a bit funny to entrust someone else, likely a recent college student, with such a task to help you land an executive position. You want to ensure the executive resume has your voice since in the interview the recruiter will know right away if your vocal voice in the interview is far different from your resume perspective.

You could have an executive resume writer start the shell of the resume for you, but oftentimes the time and effort in putting this extensive history on paper for someone else to write takes just as much time and effort, and you may as well complete this important task yourself. Lastly, it is important to really quantify your accomplishments using hard numbers, dollar amounts, dates, and percentages to build a tangible case why you are the best with your successful work history. This is information that an executive resume writer would not have and you would risk an out of the box or cookie cutter document with so much on the line. As an executive who is likely capable of completing such a document, take the time to invest in yourself. The rewards will pay dividends down the road!

I remember the good ole days back in the mid 90’s when Telecom was booming! Job orders were plentiful and candidates were climbing over each other. I was fortunate to be assigned as a Telecommunications Recruiter with one of the largest Staffing companies in the world out of college.

Telecom wasn’t the sexiest division and line of business for a Recruiter and Staffing Sales Executive back then and I can’t say much has changed. In many ways, this is a good thing! One of the best ways to become successful in Staffing is to carve out a niche. Learn about an industry and segment sub categories within. Become an authority figure.

I dipped my toe into the IT staffing market a few years back, and as much as I tried to enjoy this pursuit I couldn’t find the passion. No doubt, IT Recruiting is a lucrative business model and plenty of recruiters and sales executives have been incredibly successful! It just wasn’t for me. The competition was fierce, the opportunities seemed saturated, and our service offering was one of many.

Oh Telecom, I just can’t quit you!

As I jump back into Telecommunications recruiting, I have realized the landscape and technology has changed dramatically. You see, back in the hay day, I was the PBX King! If my clients needed a SL1 Meridian Technician or a NEC 2400 Engineer, I was their go-to-guy.

The terms commonly used back then included:

-Switch Technician

-Cable Puller

-Key System Technician

-Central Office Technician

-OSP Engineer

-NOC Engineer/Manager

While some of these terms and technologies still exist, it’s no longer the demand nor flavor of the day.

WIRELESS…

I’m learning quickly that Wireless is the here and now. I feel like a 24 year old again starting out in the business. I’m learning a tremendous amount about the Wireless industry, trends, skill-sets, and emerging technologies. It’s incredibly exciting to be back.

Nowadays, to speak the Wireless Telecommunications lingo one must become familiar with these few terms:

-DAS

-Small Cell

-Backhaul

-LTE

-UMTS

Everything I’m reading and learning in conversation with Wireless industry experts point to growth and dollar signs over next 5+ years. It’s exciting to be part of a renaissance of sorts within an industry made up of genuine people. My best relationships were always developed within the Telecom vertical.

Telecom, you can talk about us, but you can’t talk without us!

In today’s competitive world, races are no longer won by minutes but by milliseconds. The winner and the looser at election time are separated by slim margins. The odds are narrowing down, the competitions getting more fierce and the difference between success and failure in the business, professional and entrepreneurial world are getting smaller and smaller.

If we want to win and succeed we must have that winner’s edge, that little but significant distinction that separates the winners from those who will be lost in the crowd. It’s what will distinguish the ones who will be noticed from those who will stay in the shadows.

That small distinction is what will make the difference between the person who is awarded the contract and the one who will be thanked for sending a submission. The difference between the guy who will climb the ladder of success and the guy who will be thanked for his services.

In today’s world, being good is not enough. We are expected to be good. Being excellent will get us nothing but a passing grade. If we want to get ahead and succeed, we must be outstanding. That’s where the money is, that’s how we get the prize, that where the elevator goes to the top.

If being outstanding is so important, the subject needs further consideration and the question that begs to be asked is, “How do we get to be outstanding?”

Two simple words could answer that question. Focus and dedication. These two words may be closely related subjects but each deserve a special consideration.

Focus implies a specificity of purpose. The final objective must be specific and very well defined. That is just as true in the entrepreneurial field as it is in the corporate world. We no longer live in the world of jacks-of-all-trades. The competition is too fierce. The area of expertise and interest must be narrowed down to its acceptable limit.

Specificity of purpose does not exclude general culture. Its a must in affluent and well to do circles. But it does mean that conscious and judicious choices be exercised in time management. Priority must be given to the object of our focus.

Dedication means discipline, efforts and concentration. You don’t get to be a world class athlete by being interested in your discipline, you get there by being totally dedicated to it. The same applies to anyone who desire to become outstanding and succeed in a specific area of expertise.

The prize, the honors and the pure satisfaction go those who are truly on focus and exercise total dedication. That’s where being outstanding which is the winner’s edge is found. And that’s what is needed if there is to be any hope of achieving outstanding success. It’s the key to the brass ring. Focus and dedication equals outstanding success. Go for it.

As plus size continues to make a place for itself among high fashion, new plus size models have been fiercely and unapologetically strutting their stuff all over. And we couldn’t be more happy about it. These lovely ladies have been hidden gems among the world of high fashion and now are coming out to shine, just as they should. Here are the top 10 plus size models in the industry right now.

1. Viktoria Manas

Russian beauty Viktoria Manas is the first on our list. Showing an interest in modeling from a young age, she won a plus size modeling contest in Russia back in 2002 and her career has skyrocketed ever since. She recently became a model for Lane Bryant’s “I’m No Angel” campaign, which features beautiful curvy women in lingerie, as a response to Victoria’s Secret’s Angel lingerie ads. Though she is a very private individual about her personal life, we sure are glad her photos grace Instagram for the world to see.

Bust-Waist-Hips Measurements: 44-34-46 inches- va va voom!

2. Barbie Ferreira

Barbie Ferreira is an absolute gem to the modeling industry and indeed, the world. She has an unusual and youthful look, with brown eyes and raven hair, which tend to be rare in the sea of blue-eyed beauties of the industry. Originally of Brazilian descent, she is from Brooklyn and continues to live in New York City. Since signing with IMG models, her career in modeling has been highly successful, and spanned to acting and directing. She is also known to be fierce and independent, taking on cyberbullying, body-shaming, and excessive photoshop airbrushing without fear. Truly an amazing young woman.

Bust-Waist-Hip Measurements: 40-34-48 Those hips though!

3. Gabi Gregg

Gabi started at humble beginnings, speaking about plus size fashion on her LiveJournal blog and sharing a few photos. She went on to win a social media job at MTV and really get her voice out about how plus size women should have more attractive fashion options. She went on to co-design her own swimsuit line called Swimsuitsforall and modeled on the cover of Ebony, among other high profile gigs. Not only is she a model, but a brilliant designer and amazing influence in the fashion world, making beautiful clothes for plus size women. She is a treasure among the industry professionals.

Measurements unavailable, but bra size confirmed at 38HH. If she designs swimsuits that support large busts, those of us that share the same trait couldn’t be happier.

4. Clementine Desseaux

Clementine Desseaux was the first plus size woman to appear on French television, ever. That is a huge achievement, as Paris is the capital of the fashion world, and most women there are striving for thinness. Her trademark freckles and knockout curves have earned her a lot of high profile jobs and the notoriety from her television appearance is legendary. She is also known for her devil-may-care attitude, which she uses to shut down the haters with grace and aplomb. The world needs more brave women like Clementine.

Bust-Waist-Hips Measurements: 40-32-44 inches. The freckles really make her special though.

5. Jennie Runk

All-American Girl Scout Jennie Runk is like the golden girl next door of the model world. Originally from Georgia, her life is peppered with good heartedness, from leading girl scout troops to adopting abandoned animals. She was discovered in a PetSmart while volunteering in the cat adoption program and became a plus size model. First signing with Wilhelmina and then Ford Models, her career has only blossomed as she takes on more campaigns and noteworthy jobs. Her latest job was for H&M’s plus size campaign, and she continues to stun.

Bust-Waist-Hips Measurements: 40-33-45 inches. Interestingly, she had to gain weight to become a plus size model as she was originally too thin, but not thin enough for straight size modeling.

Final Thoughts

A lot of these awesome women are fighting to see people of all shapes, colors and creeds represented in the media. They are stunningly beautiful and 30 years ago or so we would have never seen them on our screens. We are seeing the roots of an important movement in our time and things can only get better from here.

America loves a hero. This is a story about a hero who was trained to talk but acted instead. I love hero stories, do you?

“Give ’em Watts, boys” is where the story begins. I know it is an unusual way to begin a story but this is an unusual story. What does it mean, Give ’em Watts boys? To begin, the phrase “Give ’em Watts boys” was a battle cry for the Continental army used after the Battle of Springfield (New Jersey), on June 23rd, 1780, during the war for Independence.

It became a battle cry because it symbolized many things great about America. It said we were a people that would fight to the very end, with what ever we had available, for as long as it took, for freedom, to win against tyranny and oppression.

Give ’em Watts boys is really a “painted story” about 2 men; Isaacs Watts and the Reverend James Caldwell (mostly James Caldwell).

Isaacs Watts was an interesting man. He was brought up in a house of a committed Nonconformist. His father, who was twice jailed for his disruptive beliefs, which he openly aired, was a Nonconformist.

Nonconformist were so called, in England, in the late 1600s because they did not conform to beliefs of the Anglican Church. Watts grew up to become a noted hymn writer and theologian during this time. He wrote hymns and rewrote old hymns in a more modern language, some 750 of them, in fact.

In the Ben Franklin’s printing days it was rumored that Ben printed a hymnal with all of Watt’s hymns, which was very popular among Protestant churches, at the time.

“Give em Watts boys,” is actually the title of a painting that depicts the second character-James Caldwell. The Reverend James Caldwell was the pastor of a Presbyterian church, in Elizabeth New Jersey, which supplied over 40 line officers to George Washington’s army of patriots-The Continental Army.

As history remembers, a fierce battle took place near this small New Jersey church. The British and their German-Hessian compatriots engaged the Continental Army and outnumbered them, nearly 5 to 1. The battle was so fierce and extended that the patriot army was running out of paper wadding for their guns. Wadding was needed to hold the gunpowder and musket ball in place and it was usually made of paper.

The Rev. Caldwell heard cries for more wadding, by the gallant and committed patriots. He mounted his horse, riding quickly to his church building, where the pews held many Watts hymnals. He gathered up the hymnals and rode back to the battle, distributing the hymnals and yelling “Give ’em Watts boys,” referring to the Watts hymnals and the pages they could tear from the hymnbooks and use as wadding for their guns.

I do know that it is Christmas time and this is not Christmas focused. The moral of this story is really about acting as opposed to just talking, and that thought applies, anytime. The Reverend Caldwell did something (he acted, he didn’t just complain) in the midst of a heated battle that was likely to be lost. He did not know if his action would have impact on the outcome or not, but he did it anyway. Sometimes we need to consider doing it anyway.

Do you know what happened?

The Continental Army held off the British, who finally turned and left the army of patriots with a victory for freedom aided by Isaac Watts hymnals.

Tucked Away in central India in the state of Madhya Pradesh is the city of Ujjain. It is about 80 km from Indore and one can drive down from here in about 2 hours. The road is good but bullock carts and stray cattle are a hazard that must be taken care off. Ujjain is recognized as one of the holy places in Hinduism. It is a very old town and has a hoary past.

The town itself has not progressed much but there is a beeline of tourist and worshipers who visit this city for two famous temples the Maha kaal temple and the Kaal Bhairov temple. Both these temples are a manifestation of the God Shiva or Shanker. The Kaal Bhairav temple is a different form of Shiva, as in this garb he becomes a fierce manifestation and represents all world desires.

Over the years Ujjain has a man referred to as Dabral Baba who is a worshipper of the fierce manifestation of Shiva -Kaal Bhairav. He is the purohit (Head priest) of the Bhairav temple. He stays in the city and was earlier an employee of the University of Ujjain. He presently resides at Rishi nagar. This is an upper middle class colony where he has a small residence. There is no doubt that this man after prolonged worship at the feet of Kaal Bhairov was bestowed by the God with certain powers. No scientific explanation is available as to how he achieved these powers. Most probably after years of prayer and meditation the Kaal Bhairov thought it fit to bestow these powers on him. Whatever may be the fact, the Dabral baba certainly has the ability to envision your future as well as read your mind, perhaps with ESP. This is something uncanny.

The Dabral Baba gives darshan (audience) every day at his residence from 3 to 5 pm and people from all over the country come to him for his blessings and advice. The baba charges no money and all you have to take to meet him is a bunch of flowers or some Indian sweetmeats like barfi or laddoo. The baba meets people one by one in a small chamber. The meeting usually lasts only about 2 or 3 minutes,but in that short time the baba will convey a lot of significant information to you. Many people from all walks of life have benefitted by meeting the baba. Modern science must study these people who have ESP and other powers and come out with a rational explanation. The dabral baba draws his powers from the God kaal Bhairov and one is certainly a gainer in meeting this living saint.

The art of Japanese tattooing has gained great popularity over the years. From the days when it was associated with the Yakuza, it has come a long way in representing the whole of Japanese culture and tradition. Japanese art always has something for everyone. Whether you want a cherry blossom design or wish to go for a fierce dragon, you will find it all in different styles, colors and designs. Ranging from a koi fish to a mortal combat scene, Japanese tattoos have a variety of meanings associated with their art.

History and significance of Japanese tattoos

There is a rich and strong historical background behind all Japanese tattoos. There are designs inspired by old figurines on tombs and some historical documents indicate that Japanese men used to have their faces and bodies decorated in various colors and styles. Then later in Japanese history when Chinese culture left its influence on Japan, tattooing became taboo and was reserved for criminals and outcasts. Traditional Japanese tattoos used to symbolize different types of character in people. Currently, Japanese tattoos are famous for ranging from small tattoos to brilliant large-sized designs that can cover an entire arm of the person having it tattooed.

Japanese tattoo designs and symbolism

There are various types of Japanese tattoo designs that are famous among people for their special significance. Some of these are the following:

Cherry Blossom: These are symbolic of life and are also known as Sakura. Though cherry blossoms are fragile it is considered to be their beauty that they are able to survive and bloom even in harsh conditions. Japanese culture believes that life should be lived to the fullest and the awareness of death should govern good living. That is the power of a cherry blossom tattoo, and one should take good care of it when it is tattooed onto the body.

Koi Fish: Koi fish are brightly-colored fish that are related to the spiritual significance of the Japanese culture and are very famous in tattoo designs. It is believed by Japanese people that koi fish go upstream to reach the gates of heaven where they become dragons. Koi fish are representative of power, ambition, strength, luck and individuality. If a tattoo has to symbolize a person’s struggle in life, then a koi fish tattoo is the perfect way to do that.

Dragons: Being an important part of the culture of Japan, dragons symbolize wisdom, strength, freedom, power and courage. They even symbolize supernatural powers at times. It is important to choose the right colors for dragons, though, as each symbolizes something different. So, you can get dragons designed in a variety of ways after checking their significance with your artist.

Hannya Masks: This is a traditional design where the meaning of demonic masks comes from kabuki plays. These tattoos represent good luck and are believed to ward off evil.

There are several other Japanese tattoo designs that you might like, but make sure you know their meanings and significance before getting any of them tattooed.

Football emblems are an image of aggression, loyalty and national pride. During the game season, fans live and wear the colors of their team which makes it essential that the team symbol should reflect the culture and values of the players.

Below mentioned are 8 best football emblems to be ever created.

1. Hawaii Warriors:

The football logo here may not consist of any animal or fierce creature but the sharp edges in the letter H still looks pretty intimidating and beastly. The use of a single letter in big font size that is crafted in bright green and white color makes the emblem attractive and eye catching whether it is printed on a T-shirt or the score board.

2. FIU:

The Florida International University football team may have crafted their emblem with a one legged tiger but it still manages to look aggressive and commanding. The monogram is created in an inverted triangular shape with the team initials type faced in big and bold letters. One factor that makes this symbol stand out from the crowd is the image of the tiger that seems to be leaping out from the picture that adds to the appeal of the image.

3. Iowa State Cyclones:

Inspired by the name of the team, they have used an image of a fierce looking bird with the bottom of a cyclone. The mighty punch that the bird is portraying along with the prominent bright red color of the emblem makes it ferocious and aggressive.

4. Louisiana-Monroe War hawks:

This emblem is crafted with big and thick white colored type face with the prominent colors in the emblem being a bright red. The combination of the fierce looking hawk, the bright red color and the image of the bolt of lightning makes the monogram perfect for a representation of violence and aggression.

5. UTEP Miners:

If the team name consists of the word ‘miners’ then it is only fair that the image should consist of the same. The emblem here consists of an illustration of a muscular man with a pick-axe. The colors of the monogram range from orange to dark blue which makes the emblem eye catching and attractive.

6. UCF Knight:

The University of Central Florida Knights emblem consists of an image of a knight with a headgear and a sword. The use of the knight image for the emblem adds a historic and righteous touch to the brand mark.

7. Marshall Thundering Herd:

The image crafted here is simple and compact. It simply consists of an image of a menacing bull with the letter M that represents the team name. The only two colors used in the image are green and brown; green for the letter M and brown for the animal in the image. Overall, this emblem is compact and memorable and resembles the alabama football logo.

8. South Carolina Gamecocks:

The emblem of this team consists of an image of a violent and aggressive cock encased inside the letter C. The elaborate tail of the cock along with his image illustrated in flight makes the monogram attractive and compressed.

Hence, here you have some designs that have made the players and fans proud of their teams.

Do you want to find out some information about Abercrombie & Fitch men’s Fierce cologne so that you will be able to find a men’s fragrance that will make you smell good? If you are looking up information on this type of Abercrombie cologne then you have probably either seen it in the store or you may have heard about it from a friend. There are certain things that you will want to make sure that you find out about if you are going to be purchasing a bottle of cologne Fierce so that you will be able to know if it is right for you to wear.

One thing that you will want to know about is how to wear it. There are certain ways that you apply different types of men’s cologne in order for it to have the effect that you desire, and Abercrombie Fierce is no different. In order to get the longest last effects from your cologne you will want to make sure that you apply it to the pulse points of your body. This means that you will want to apply it to your wrists, behind your ears, in the crease of your arms, in the fold of your knees, and at the base of your throat in order for it to have the best effect. The reason that you want to apply your cologne in these areas is because they put off more heat and will release your fragrance better.

When you wear Fierce cologne make sure that you are prepared to fight off the ladies. If you are single then Abercrombie Fierce will help you to attract more ladies than you ever thought would be possible with any type of cologne. If you are romantically involved with someone already then she will not be able to keep her hands off of you. This is one of the best smelling men’s cologne in the line of Abercrombie cologne fragrances, and both men and women alike love the way that it smells.

If you are thinking about buying a bottle of Abercrombie & Fitch Mens Fierce Cologne you will want to make sure that you find a good place to buy it from. This brand is so popular that the store often does not have it in stock, but you will still be able to get your hands on a bottle. You will be able to find an online store that only sells Abercrombie cologne and will be able to find a bottle of Fierce to start wearing soon.

Paw print tattoos are loved by many and whereas some just have them inked for beauty some have them for a reason. They have deeper meanings to some with the most common being a sign of moving forward, hence the paws are designed to represent a moving animal. Such tattoos have a series of paws progressively getting smaller and smaller and the walk continues. The other meaning could be the love for a pet and the pet could be alive or dead. They are also done in memory of children with each paw representing one child. The meaning depends on what the person wearing the tattoo wants to represent.

Apart from the above, paw print tattoos can go to show personal strengths and virtues, depending on the characteristics of the animal whose paws have been selected. There are so many pawed animals apart from your cat and dog and by knowing what each animal paw symbolizes, you can choose the print that best describes you.

Dog paw – This tattoo translates to adorable, very protective and friendly. If you love nature, then this can be a good paw print tattoo for you.

Cat paw – It is really loved maybe because cats are considered prettier and cuddly than dogs. It stands for being watchful, clever and sharp. If you feel this is who you really are, then you can have the paw print as your ideal tattoo.

Lion paw – It means power and strength and is a more suitable paw print for men who feel macho. You will love this print to match your strong character as a man who sticks to his principles.

Tiger paw – If you are energetic, powerful and unpredictable as a tiger go ahead and have this tattoo inked on you to express who you really are.

Leopard paw – The paw print is first of all very beautiful when done by a good artist. It means being fierce and brave like a soldier. It is a good choice for individuals who have no fear of anything and are always up for any challenge that comes their way.

Wolf paw – You possess fierce strength, you are loyal and expressive both physically and vocally. This is the message you pass across when you have a wolf paw print tattoo.

Boar paw – It is suitable for people who are sincere, sociable and determined. It is not a very popular paw print tattoo, but you can stand out from the crowd in it.

Other tattoos that you can choose from include fox, otter, badger, bear, deer, rat, rabbit, bird and cheetah. They all carry some sort of meaning to them as far as character goes and you should make sure that you look at the meaning of the paw print tattoo you are choosing just to be sure it interprets your personality right if you are getting the print tattoo to express the kind of person you are. When getting the tattoo, you can have other elements included or just choose a style that is interesting.