Create a Professional Resume to Meet the Needs of Your Employer

Create a Professional Resume to Meet the Needs of Your EmployerA CPO, or Corporate Project Owner, is a qualified project manager who is responsible for the management of large projects. He is the one who makes the decisions on what to do in the project, what resources to use, and how to progress the project through the various stages of development. These services are used by companies to find qualified individuals to take on these positions, whether it be in a department or even a company. These positions can range from very large projects such as a new manufacturing plant or even a retirement program.A resume writing service can help with your resume to be accepted by a client company that has a lot of years of experience with CPO projects. A resume service can help you through the hiring process. The objective of a resume service is to fill in the blank spots on your resume and guide you through the steps of creating a custom resume.Resume writing services help companies find the right person to fill the position, because they have done a lot of job interviews and vet a resume for you. Most people want to feel comfortable before stepping into a job interview. Having a prepared resume is one way to do this.Before hiring a CPO you want to find out what type of project you are looking for. The CPO's responsibilities will vary depending on the project. Some projects may not require a supervisor while others require more.If you have never done any work in management before you need to have a CPO offer you examples of his projects that he has done. You need to ask how many people have been hired and if there was any turnover in the staff. These questions are essential when hiring a CPO.The CPO will guide you through the process of filling out the right sections on your resume to make sure that you meet the expectations of the company. They can also help you fill out the work history section for other employment information, education information, and references.If you are having trouble with a part of your resume that is just okay, a resume writing service can help you fix it and show you what your resume looks like. No matter how big or small your resume is you will find a resume writing service that can help you with your resume.

Meet Heimir Hallgrimsson, Coach Who Got Iceland to World Cup

Meet Heimir Hallgrimsson, Coach Who Got Iceland to World Cup Iceland’s national soccer team, the beloved underdogs of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, has an eclectic coach known for his widespread fanbase â€" and teeth cleaning. Heimir Hallgrímsson has led Iceland’s national soccer team to its first-ever World Cup this year. And when he’s not coaching, Hallgrímsson works part time as as a dentist and sometimes dresses up as an Icelandic troll during Christmastime in his hometown. (He couldn’t wear the costume for the mythological creature Gryla this past year, however, as he was out of the country with his team, according to the New York Times.) Hallgrímsson, 51, helped push Iceland through an exciting 2016 European Championship appearance â€" another first for the nordic country. Iceland stunned Argentina, 2014’s runner-up, with a 1-1 tie in its 2018 World Cup debut. Here’s what to know about Hallgrímsson ahead of Iceland’s second World Cup match on Friday â€" this time against Nigeria. Depending on how that match goes, Iceland could set itself up for a possible shot at advancing to the elimination rounds, thanks in part to Argentina’s disastrous loss to Croatia earlier this week. Hallgrímsson is the first coach to lead Iceland to the World Cup Iceland's coach Heimir Hallgrimsson after the FIFA World Cup 2018 group D preliminary round Felipe Trueba/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstockâ€" With a population of around 350,000, Iceland beat the odds and joined the coveted list of 32 nations participating in the 2018 World Cup. (The United States didn’t qualify for the world’s most-watched sporting event for the first time in three decades.) Hallgrímsson became the team’s only coach after Iceland’s successful run at the European Championship 2016. Before then, Hallgrímsson was co-coach of the team alongside Lars Lagerbäck, who now coaches Norwegian’s national team. He also coached both men’s and women’s youth teams throughout his career. And he’s a dentist Heimir Hallgrimsson, manager of the Iceland national football team, Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland - 27 May 2016 REX/Shutterstockâ€"REX/Shutterstock It’s unlikely that many other national team coaches in the World Cup has this set of skills. Hallgrímsson is a dentist and still practices part-time in Vestmannaeyjar, an archipelago off the coast of Iceland and his hometown. One benefit of having two gigs? Job security, he told TIME in an interview earlier this year. “You know the world of football coaches, where you wake up tomorrow and don’t have a job?” Hallgrímsson said. “Don’t apply to me.” In school, Hallgrímsson was originally interested in studying computer science and becoming a software engineer, according to the New York Times. But his plans changed when he decided to follow his friend into dentistry. “It’s a good way to relax,” he told the Times. “Some coaches play golf, shoot reindeer, whatever â€" everybody has something. But I really enjoy going back home to my clients.” Hallgrímsson reveals his starting line-up at a pub before each game Iceland co-coach Heimir Hallgrimsson salutes supporters at the end of the match France won 5-2. Thibault Camus/AP/REX/Shutterstockâ€"Thibault Camus/AP/REX/Shutterstock Several years ago, Hallgrímsson began going to pubs near the Laugardalsvöllur national stadium in Reykjavík before games to draw support, as TIME reported. Now, at Ölver, a pub near Laugardalsvöllur national stadium in Iceland, Hallgrímsson shows fans motivational videos and gives them details about his starting lineup and strategy against that day’s opponent, according to Sports Illustrated. “For seven years I’ve done it now, and nothingâ€"I repeat, nothingâ€"has leaked on social media, even though the information they are getting is quite huge and is probably sellable,” Hallgrímsson told Sports Illustrated. “It wouldn’t be possible unless it’s a community that trusts each other like here.” He did, however, keep his strategy mum when the team faced Argentina on the 2018 World Cup stage earlier this month. His hometown honored him with a special beer View this post on Instagram These two are on the way to Vínbúð . . . . . . #thebrothersbrewery #tbb #brewery #craftbeer #craftbier #craftbeerlife #hops #handcrafted #iceland #vestmannaeyjar #westmanislands #brewing #craftbrewery #handmade #visitvestmannaeyjar #brew #beer #drinklocal #craft #travel #craftbrew #paleale #sessionipa A post shared by The Brothers Brewery (@thebrothersbrewery) on May 24, 2018 at 8:43am PDT Every so often, locals in the town of Vedstmannaeyjar on Heimaey, an island off the coast of Iceland, toast Hallgrímsson with a beer with a label that includes a sketch of the coach, according to CNN. Hallgrímsson grew up in the town and still practices dentistry there. The Brothers Brewery, located on the islands, first made the pale ale after Iceland’s success in Euro 2016, according to the Iceland Review.

Career Do-Over Dont Delay the Living, Says Corporate Brand Expert, Tom Asacker - Work It Daily

Career Do-Over Dont Delay the Living, Says Corporate Brand Expert, Tom Asacker - Work It Daily By Carly Laubenstein I was lost and in the middle of my college career when I first met Tom Asacker. I was overwhelmed and stressed trying to figure out where I wanted to go in life. There was something about him that fired me up inside. He truly provoked my passions and advised me to relax, go with my intuition, and always keep it real. Much like all of us at Careerealism.com, he believes personal branding is incredibly essential in the success of perusing your dreams. When it comes to branding, Tom cuts out the fat and helps companies redefine their marketing skills to adapt to the new customer-economy. Tom encourages his clients to make your brand human, tell stories and make it come alive. From his energizing speeches to his humorous no-bull books, Tom Asacker is an enlightening man full of ideas to get you where you want to be in this complex and rapidly changing world. Here’s what he had to share… 1. What did you study in college, and then, knowing what you know now, do you wish you had studied something different? If so, what would it be and why? I went to college to refine my skills as a fine artist. I pictured myself (pun intended) a modern day Cézanne. However, during my sophomore year I changed my major to Economics. For the life of me, I can’t remember what particular influences motivated that change. Perhaps it was my father asking how I was going to pay back my college loans as a starving artist. Do I wish I had studied something else? I’ve never really thought about it. But since you’re asking. Every decision I’ve ever made has, in some mysterious way, brought me to where I am today. So I’d be reluctant to go back and mess with my particularly strange and crooked path. Plus, those were simply four years of the past 35 years for me. I’ve been studying every day since I left school. It’s something that I do; like eating, sleeping, exercising, etc. If something interests me, I study it. 2. Tell us your career journey post-graduation through now in less than 200 words. Then tell us: If there was one thing you could do differently in that journey, what would it be? My first job was as a corporate performer as part of a children’s national retail marketing program. I flew out to NYC on graduation day to study stage magic with a world renowned group, and later travelled to various venues retail openings, hospitals, ballparks, etc. and performed for children. That gig lasted a little more than a year, so then I had to get serious. I took a position with an electronics manufacturer and eventually landed a job with a division of G.E. About five years into that job, I spearheaded a corporate ERP implementation and eventually participated in a management buyout of the business unit from G.E. I left that position to join a startup medical device company as an owner and President, helped grow the business to unparalleled levels of sales and profitability, was awarded various patents, won design awards, attained recognition by Inc. Magazine, M.I.T., Y.E.O., etc. I eventually had a “vision collision” with the passive investor/owners, so I left, wrote and published a small business parable, and formed my own consulting firm. Fast forward a dozen years: I’ve written four more books, I’m an independent brand advisor to some of the world’s most well-respected firms, I’ve started a few more businesses (which never took off) and I’m a sought after speaker by corporate, association, and university audiences around the world. As my father used to tell his friends, “Not bad for a kid who started his career as a clown.” If there was one thing I could have done differently, what would it be? I would have worried a hell of a lot less. 3. Name 1-2 things you’ve learned to date about career that you think young professionals (ages 18-40) would want to know. First, why did you define young as 18 â€" 40? “Young” is not a statement of time; it’s a statement of mind. I know people who are old at 30, and others who are fun, vibrant, creative and passionate at 85. That being said, the most important thing I’ve learned is what folks like Goethe have been trying to tell us all along: “What is important in life is life, and not the result of life.” Don’t delay living, and being a passionate, connected part of other’s lives, until you get yourself set and secure. You’ll never get there. You’ll never figure it all out. It’s an illusion. There is no grand insight to point you in the right direction. The right direction is the one that uniquely engages you. Follow your bliss and let change provide your insights. And finally, lighten up. No one gets out of here alive, nor can you escape pain and suffering. So enjoy the moment. Laugh often and loudly, especially at yourself. Live life with a childlike sense of wonder, caring, and honesty. And be grateful. Because to be living in this particular place and during this amazing time makes you one of the luckiest people in the history of mankind. Tom Asacker writes, teaches, and speaks about radically new practices and ideas for marketplace success in chaotic times. He is the author of A Little Less Conversation and A Clear Eye for Branding, groundbreaking books that redefine business for the new, customer-controlled economy. Tom's first book, Sandbox Wisdom, a heartwarming story about a CEO's search for meaning and success in the world of business and work, was a business bestseller in the U.S., and was published internationally to rave reviews. He has a BA in Economics from The University of New Hampshire’s Whittemore School. Visit www.acleareye.com to learn more. Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!

What Leaving and Rejoining My Company In the Same Year Taught Me (And Why Im Staying Put Today)

What Leaving and Rejoining My Company In the Same Year Taught Me (And Why Im Staying Put Today) Growing as professionals means taking risks, picking up new things and not being afraid to put back down what doesnt work for us. And multiple-time career pivoter Amy Mitchell has seen firsthand the value that leaning into this ethos can bring.Today an IT systems project manager at Kohler Co., Mitchell is finding fulfillment in zu sich work for the storied manufacturing company for the second time. After spending five years at Kohler as a project manager within its communications department, Mitchell welches recruited by an agency and took a new job in 2018. It didnt take her long, however, to realize that being away from Kohler was one pivot she didnt want to make and six months later, she was back at the company.I found myself missing Kohler on a lot of levels I missed being proud of where I worked, Mitchell said. I missed working for a company that has the weltweit reach and resources of Kohler and brdely, a big part of wanting to get back to Kohler was for the flexibility that exists in how I work.I think Kohler has really stepped up in allowing for flexibility in how, where, and when we work, she said. Ive seen that there are companies that tolerate flexibility, and then there are companies that embrace it. Kohler fully embraces it, and we have the tools and training that help make that flexibility possible.Recently, Mitchell shared why her new role at Kohler is her most exciting yet, how shes developing her career without changing companies and what other boomerangers can learn from her experience.What made you want to work for Kohler? My husband was first recruited by Kohler right after we got married. We were living in Chicago at the time and knew we wanted to get back to Wisconsin before we started a family. As I became more familiar with the company through Aaron working here, I started to consider Kohler as a fit for me, too. I was interested in finding a place I could really settle into and spend my career at, and I saw potential in Kohler as a good fit for that. I first joined in May of 2013.Describe the path youve taken that first brought you to Kohler.My path is a little different. I spent nearly four years as a clinical laboratory science major at the University of Wisconsin-Madison before being deployed to Kuwait and Iraq with my National Guard Unit the punkt semester of my senior year. When I returned, I had a different outlook and changed my major. I focused on a communications-related degree that allowed me to apply a lot of my science credits. Ultimately, I got my degree in Agricultural Journalism which (as I often have to explain) is basically a journalism degree with a science background. I went from there to roles at two different agencies that really solidified my career path in project management, working almost exclusively on digital projects.Then, just after my husband and I got married, he was recruited by Kohler. That brought us back to Wisconsin, and later brought me to Kohler, too. While at Kohler, Ive held a few roles within the Communications Department. My first role was a Digital Project Manager, focused on Kitchen and Bath projects. I was then promoted to a newly created role of Digital Program Manager.Before I started that role, I was nominated and accepted into Kohlers NXT program for emerging leaders, which is an 18-month program involving three week-long boot camps, an on-the-job assignment and a stretch assignment. That was such a great opportunity and something that I always look back at with appreciation. When Communications started to form a true in-house agency, I took on a newly created role (again) of Creative Resource Manager to help with the roll out of a new organizational structure within the 30+ person creative team.When and why did you decide to leave Kohler Co.?I left Kohler in April of 2018. At the time, I was in a bit of an orphaned role and I wasnt sure where I f it or if I wanted to continue in a role like that. I had some desire to get back to my project management background (I was no longer in a true PM role) and didnt see an immediate path to do that at Kohler. Additionally, I was being actively recruited by an agency in Milwaukee.When did you return to Kohler Co. and what drew you back?I was hired back at the end of October 2018. It was a combination of things that drew me back to Kohler. For one, my new role didnt work out. On a big picture scale, I found that I had a hard time connecting with the companys culture, the work they did and how they did it. I found myself missing Kohler on a lot of levels. I missed being proud of where I worked. I was always proud to say Kohler when asked where I worked. Its a name and brand people know and recognize not just for being headquartered in Wisconsin, but for being a strong brand across many industries and being an employer people enjoy working for.I missed working for a company that has the weltumspannend reach and resources of Kohler. There are so many opportunities that exist at Kohler for simply being global and thats exciting for example, I am planning a trip to Scotland in a few weeks for a project Im working on.Lastly, a big part of wanting to get back to Kohler is for the flexibility that exists in how I work. When I started at Kohler back in 2013, my husband and I didnt have kids. We now have two. I think Kohler has really stepped up in allowing for flexibility in how, where, and when we work. Ive seen that there are companies that tolerate flexibility, and then there are companies that embrace it. Kohler fully embraces it, and we have the tools and training that help make that flexibility possible.Describe what you currently do for Kohler Co. Whats the daily routine like?I am now in the IT group as a Systems Project Manager. Coming in, I anticipated leading various digital projects across the different business units of Kohler but have actually started workin g on a couple software implementations for the Hospitality Group. Theres so much thats familiar after spending nearly five years at Kohler, but theres also a lot to learn given the IT angle. That said, in a way its very similar to a lot of the roles Ive had in and out of Kohler helping projects reach the best results possible.Day-to-day, I facilitate the interactions and activities of the various stakeholders on the projects Im leading. I collaborate with a lot of different people and disciplines at Kohler to keep the project progressing, from business leaders to accounting and other IT team members. And spreadsheets. IT seems to really like their spreadsheetsWhat is your proudest achievement at work?There are a couple of things that stick out, though theyre not really any one project or specific milestone. The completion of the NXT program is something that I am proud of. It was 18 months long, and I had a baby in the middle as well as a role change. Additionally, returning to wor k after having my first daughter is something Im proud of. That transition was one of the hardest of my life, but Kohler was extremely supportive and I was able to work at an 80% schedule for nearly three years, which gave me the balance between working and being a mom.What has surprised you the most about Kohler?I think Ive been (pleasantly) surprised most since coming back. I honestly had some preconceived notions of what IT groups are like, but it has been such a great team to join. I knew the overall Kohler culture as friendly and collaborative, but the Project Management group within IT has been an easy team to join. Theres definitely a steep learning curve that Im still navigating, but the team Im on has made me feel very much connected.What makes you continue to want to work for Kohler?I think its all the things that brought me back late last year. I feel that Ive found a really good fit within the IT group and have enjoyed contributing to Kohlers success again in new ways.-- Fairygodboss is proud to partner with Kohler. Find a job there today

The 5-Minute Rule for Resume Writing about Communication

The 5-Minute Rule for Resume Writing about Communication The Benefits of Resume Writing about Communication You currently have the skills you must compose an excellent resume. Aside from the workplace, you are likely to need writing skills as a piece of a plan of study, whether at college or university. If youre able to clearly reveal that youve got strong communication skills on your resume you will improve your odds of obtaining a very first interview since they are some of the greatest skills to put on a resume. There are some fundamental communication skills that are important for most positions though some jobs require some particular abilities. Resume Writing about Communication Secrets Communications Resume Communication is a significant part of any company or profession. Executive CV writing service needs to be in a position to provide you with precise outcomes since they dont fulfill the mark. The Basics of Resume Writing about Communication That You Can Benefit Fr om Starting Right Away At work, individuals are more inclined to respond to ideas that are presented with confidence. Giving presentations demonstrates you can engage with large audiences. When you think of fantastic communication with friends and family members, you might imagine long talks full of laughter long into the evening. A good verstndigung im strafverfahren of individuals write, Outstanding communication and presentation abilities. A simple resume template is going to be your very best bet. Based on the scenario, you might even must send a formal, typed letter over other types of communication. Despite ones conflict resolution style once it comes to successful intercultural communication we need to adapt to be able to resolve conflicts. After all, youre taking a good deal of information and condensing it into an extremely concise form that should be both eye-catching and simple to read. Even though it seems like it ought to be included in non-verbal communicatio n, HR managers like to differentiate here, as its a large part of occupational dialogue. Various manners of communication are appropriate in various scenarios. There are various types of communication skills you may learn and practice to assist you develop into an effective communicator. You ought to be including communication skills on your resume but it ought to be accomplished indirectly. Youll discover confident communication is useful not only on the job but during the work interview process also. Every component of your resume needs to be custom-tailored to the particular needs of each work position. Your CV wont get you the job but if done well, should offer you at the very least a foot in the door. The executive CV writing service doesnt indicate that you arent capable of obtaining a task based on your experience.

There#8217;s a Belief Gap about the Wage Gap, Part 1

There8217s a Belief Gap about the Wage Gap, Part 1 Well, Ive written about this before and received quite a lot of feedback. You guessed it, the wage gap between men, women and now it seems theres an ever widening belief gap regarding the wage gap. And while there are lots of berichterstattung outlets that would have you believe that its just cavemen dwellers who dont believe in a wage gap (despite countless studies that prove it exists), its not. There are many economists, conservatives, liberals, recruiters in our own profession, and women, who believe 1) that a wage gap does not exist at all,2) that if a wage gap does exist, it exists because of choices women make,3) if a wage gap exists that it is not our problem nor do we have to take any responsibility for it.So in the interest of further public education among the readers of this site (presumably folks involved in talent acquisition and pot entially at least SOME women) lets talk about this. One of the reasons this is once again, coming to the forefront, is because Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, recently chose Paul Ryan as his running mate. Ryan, among other things, voted against the Lily Ledbetter ritterlich Pay act, a law that makes it easier for women to challenge unequal pay.In the above linked Bloomberg op-ed, author Ramesh Ponnuru statesHeres the truth you wont hear The pay gap is exaggerated, discrimination doesnt drive it and its not clear that government can eliminate it or should even try.He doesnt just discourage government from addressing the wage gap, he stresses with a 2005 and 2009 study, respectively, it doesnt exist and if it does, it is most certainly not the fault or responsibility of employers to make it rightThere is very little that individual employers can do about any of these issues. They cant make men do more housework, or pick majors for women. Nor can they reasonably be aske d to adjust their salary schedules to make up for those choices.None of these arguments are new to women who have been trying not only to get the wage gap closed but now have to wage a double battle regarding the belief that such a thing exists.So what happens when you control for certain industries, having kids, full vs part-time and hours worked beyond full time (described in many economics studies as 35 hours per week or more)? Well, the wage gap still seems to exist, as shown in this 2010 GAO study, showing that female managers make 81% as much as their male counterparts, even when controlling (once again) for all of the above factors.One of the most common arguments against the existence of a wage gap based on discrimination, is that of women taking time out of the workforce to have children, care for their families and help with the housework (I cannot believe I even have to write that). But this too, proves to be a bit of a red herring, as even when childless women and men ar e compared, full-time working women are paid only 82 percent as much as full-time working men.I guess what Im saying here is that even when controlling for hours worked, childlessness, and job title, the gap still seems to exist.Okay fair enough, lets level that playing field, lets go back to when kids first start entering the workforce, when the discrepancy (among all socioeconomic, cultural and field of study data) seems to be the smallest (yay)Among all workers 25 years of age and older with some high school education, womens median weekly wages total $388 compared to a total of $486 for men.A female master of business administration graduate is paid, on average, $4,600 less at her first job than a new male MBA graduate.What about the kiddo argument? If women are paid less because of their decision to have children (and that IS the rationale here) shouldnt men with children be paid less than their childless male counterparts? Well, noWomen are penalized for caregiving while men a re not the 2003 GAO study found that women with children are paid about 2.5 percent less than women without children, while men with children enjoy an earnings boost of 2.1 percent, compared with men without children. In other words, working mothers pay a penalty while working fathers receive a bonus.While it would be irresponsible to continue to bandy about the stat that women earn 77 cents to every dollar men do, even when controlling for all of the above factors, the gap still exists, despite various claims to the contrary.One key toward making it better would be to acknowledge it is there and work toward bridging that gap, via leadership and negotiation training for both women and men and a better, deeper understanding of the biases that lead us to fight this claim so vociferously (seriously, check out some of the comments in these posts, articles and studies).In Part 2 of this series, well talk a little bit about other, less-explored arguments against the pay gaps existence, in cluding negotiation tactics, work-life balance and high-risk high-reward theories. Read on for part two

SWAT Team Member Job Information

SWAT Team Member Job InformationSWAT Team Member Job InformationThe name may change, but thejob- and the risk- of law enforcements Special Weapons And Tactics gruppes stays the same, and some would say theyre more necessary than ever. Within almost every mid to large-sized police department, investigative bureau or law enforcement agency, theres a group of men and women with elite training, equipment, and skills who get the calls no one else can handle. They go by different names TRT (Tactical Response Team), SRT (Situational Response Team), ERU (Emergency Response Unit), SOG (Special Operations Group), and a host of other acronyms. A good number of peoplewho want to become a police officer have dreams of someday making it on the SWAT team, but few reach that goal.SWAT officers are in many ways the best of the best, and the requirements to make- and maintain your spot on- the team are quite stringent. With all the mystique and mystery, though, aspiring cops and curious citizens alike may often wonder just what the SWAT team does and what does it take to get SWAT ready? What Does the SWAT Team Do? In most cases, SWAT team members are pooled from the ranks of patrol officers, detectives, and even supervisors and sometimes command staff. These officers typically serve as SWAT team members as an additional duty to their regular jobs, so that SWAT is not a full-time career in itself. When the hot call comes, though, these officers respond as quickly as possible, ready to take whatever action may be necessary. SWAT Teams are called to handle situations that regular patrol officers and detectives and investigators arent equipped or trained to handle.Typically, they respond to high-risk calls, such as serving arrest warrants on potentially violent suspects, executing search warrants insignificant drug and other contraband cases, hostage rescues, and bringing barricaded suspects into custody. Traditionally, SWAT teams served as the primary response to active shooter situations when these situations occurred, officers would create a perimeter and wait forthe SWAT team to make an entry.As those situations have proliferated in recent history, police are no longer waiting for SWAT and are instead developing training and tactics to eliminate the threat as quickly as possible to minimize casualties. SWAT teams still play a tremendous role in these and othersituations, though, and their jobs are immensely dangerous. Theyre called to respond to the most volatile situations, including riots, high profile rescues, and even dignitary protection. The one thing SWAT teams do more than anything else, though, is ?totrain. As you can imagine, the nature of the job of a SWAT team requires a high level of cohesion, expertise, and precision. For that reason, SWAT teams spend a great deal of time each month training and honing their skills so that theyre ready to respond and perform on a moments notice. What Is SWAT Team Training Like? Training for the SWAT t eam is intense, requiring a great deal of physical and mental exertion. Team members participate in intense physical exercise together, often in full duty gear to acclimate themselves to the real world conditions they may face. They also spend time training in special tactics, such as building entry and searches, doorway breaches, takedowns and search and rescues. Each member of the team has specific skills, duties, and responsibilities that they train on individually, as well as putting them together with the team. These may include jobs such as snipers, chemical agent specialists, less-lethal and nonlethal weapons likerubber bullets and bean bags, shotgunners, grenadiers, entry teams, and medics. What Kind of Equipment Do SWAT Teams Use? SWAT team members are among the best-equipped members of any police department that employs one. Equipment used by SWAT team members include flashbangs (a special grenade designed to disoriented and stun, rather than hurt or kill)tear gashigh- powered sniper rifles capable of ranges of a mile or more non-lethal ammunition sub-machine guns such as MP5s and UMPs ballistic shields special utility uniforms ballistic helmets breaching tools and even armored vehicles. What Does It Take to Make It on the Swat Team? First things first, you have to become a police officer. In most departments, once youve completed the police academy and the field training program, you will likely be eligible to try out for a specialty unit- like the SWAT team- after two years of road patrol experience. To make the team, you need to be in top physical condition. Youll be put through a battery of intense physical fitness assessments to make aya youre capable of facing the tremendous demands that will be placed on your body and your mind. Youll also need todemonstrate weapons proficiency and the ability to think quickly and act as a cohesive member of a highly specialized team. If you can cut it physically, youll undergo basic SWAT training that will push you to the limits and provide the skills you need to be a successful member of the team. Is the SWAT Team Right for Me? As weve discussed, SWAT training is intense, and the job is extremely mentally draining. Youre subject to call-outs at any hour, and therequirements are demanding for even the most physically fit. SWAT teams demand mental toughness, awillingnessto showtremendouscourage in the face ofextremedanger, and the ability to react to situations and take orders without questionimmediately. You need to be able to work very closely with others in a team setting, understand your role and execute it with precision, and above all, you must be ready and willing to make the ultimate sacrifice if it means saving the life of another.Serving on the SWAT team isnt for everyone its not even for every officer.But for those who can hack it, it can be an amazingly rewarding and exciting job.