Register Now for the ASME Hydraulic Fracturing Conference and Save

Register Now for the ASME Hydraulic Fracturing Conference and Save Register Now for the ASME Hydraulic Fracturing Conference and Save Register Now for the ASME Hydraulic Fracturing Conference and SaveThe ASME Hydraulic Fracturing Conference and Expo 2015, taking place March 17-19 in Houston, will give engineers working in the sector - and those who would like to know more about this this burgeoning industry - the perspektive to meet and learn from the hydraulic fracturing executives who are leading the field. Attendees who register by Jan. 31 will receive a $200 discount on the price of registration. The three-day conference, to be held at the Marriott Houston Westchase, will examine the central role of mechanical engineering and surface equipment in shale-development and hydraulic fracturing, specifically focusing on the construction, delivery and production of unconventional wells, associated infrastructure and applied solutions. This unique event will also provide participant s with expert insights into the technological, economic and regulatory trends driving this industry. With more than 30 hydraulic fracturing executives participating, the ASME Hydraulic Fracturing Conference and Expo promises to be one of the major forums addressing the subject this year. The roster of high-caliber speakers participating in the conference includes Paula Gant, the U.S. Department of Energys Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oil and Natural Gas Harold D. Brannon, vice president for pressure pumping technology at Baker Hughes John Cadenhead, strategy manager of Schlumbergers Unconventional Resources department Ehtiram Azizov, fracturing services team leader for Trican Well Service Ltd. and Vishal Gahlot, engineering manager for GE Oil Gas Artificial Lift Systems. Other experts from the field giving presentations at the conference include Alan Aitken, director of drilling services engineering and technical support for North America at Baker Hughes Joe Anders, well in tegrity advisor for BP Shane Cannon, dual fuel market leader for Cummins Inc. Tim Clawson, director of completions operations at Antero Philip Fusacchia, program manager at GE Oil Gas Rowlan Greaves, project manager of Southwestern Energys Strategic Solutions department and Steven A. Pohler, senior technical consultant at Marathon Oil. To view the entire list of speakers scheduled for the Hydraulic Fracturing Conference, visit http//bit.ly/1DpDJRw. The conference will also feature approximately 35 electronic poster (ePoster) presentations, which will each be held following a related conference session. If you are interested in presenting an ePoster at the conference, theres still time to submit an abstract, as the deadline for submissions has been extended to Jan. 30. For more information and to learn how to submit an abstract, visit www.asme.org/events/hydraulic-fracturing-conference/call-for-eposters. ASME members and student members who register for the ASME Hydraulic Fra cturing Conference by Jan. 31 will be able to sign up for the discount price of $795 and $595, respectively. Register now at http//bit.ly/1BDRCt3 to lock in the early bird rate. To learn more about the ASME Hydraulic Fracturing Conference and Expo 2015, visit http//go.asme.org/fracturing, or visit http//bit.ly/1HUlWBC to download a copy of the conference brochure.

12 Rules for Being Awesome at Your Job

12 Rules for Being Awesome at Your Job12 Rules for Being Awesome at Your JobTheres lots of advice out there about succeeding on the job and getting ahead in your career (weve, well, pretty much built a website around it). But if we had to sum it all up into 12 quick and dirty rules? This infographic does a pretty perfect job.This year, make it your mission to follow these guidelines- and prepare for amazing things.Home page image of person at work courtesy of Shutterstock. Infographic courtesy of Charlie Triplett via Visually.

4 Body Blunders to Avoid in Your Job Interviews

4 Body Blunders to Avoid in Your Job Interviews4 Body Blunders to Avoid in Your Job Interviews4 Body Blunders to Avoid in Your Job InterviewsDespite what you may have assumed about the term body blunders, Im not talking about passing gas. Im talking about your body language and the signals your expressions, posture, and movements send when youre meeting with someone. Heres a short list of the biggest blunders that can ruin your interviews, no matter how skilled or qualified you are.Dodgy eye contact. Remember when you were a child and your mother accused you of stealing a candy bar from the grocery store? You knew you did it, but you didnt want to admit it, so you looked at the floor, the ceiling, her shoes anywhere but her eyes. Similarly, if you dont make eye contact in the interview, your words will lack credibility and youll be less likely to get your point across strongly.Nervous twitching. Rubbing your nose. Scratching your arm. Bouncing your leg. Tapping your foot. Adjusting your seat. Doing one of behauptung things in limited quantity shouldnt make an impact on the interviewers opinion of you. But doing all of them (or a few of them repeatedly) during the entire interview will make the interviewers talk about you and not in a good way.Too many ums, ahs, and likes. Shooting glances around the room and inserting seven ums into a 10-word sentence, or saying like after every other word will show that you A) are a poor communicator, and B) dont believe in what youre saying. Maybe neither of these is true, but your nerves will indicate otherwise.Blabbering. If you dont pay attention to exactly what the interviewer is asking, youre more inclined to ramble through your answer. I recently overheard two managers whose main complaint about a job candidate theyd just interviewed was that he went on for what seemed like an eternity, responding to a question that should have taken only a couple of sentences to answer. Word of advice Dont do that.So how do you avoid these blunders? Simple Do the opposite of each. Maintain eye contact, sit still, speak well, and be precise.