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Creative Thinking: What is it, Why is it Important, and How to Develop it?

So what is creative thinking?

Creative thinking is the process of nurturing your imagination allowing you to “think out of the box”.

Being able to train your mind to think creatively helps you invent, problem-solve, create and communicate in fresh, new ways.

Creative thinkers are in high demand in the job market and creative thinking is one of the key skills needed in future jobs according to a recent report by the World Economic Forum.

So, let’s develop your creative thinking skills!

In this article, we will take you through a step by step process of how to improve your creative thinking skills. You will learn about different ways used to help you become more open-minded, innovative and creative.

Creative Thinking: What is it, Why is it Important, and How to Develop it? Thinking creatively helps you invent, problem-solve, and communicate in new ways. Discover the different techniques to enhance your Creative Thinking.

A Guide to Understanding the Role of a Mentor

Serving as a mentor brings many challenges and rewards, with the best mentors working to shape their mentees into other leaders, rather than just good followers. If done well, the long-term impact of mentoring can offer life- and career-changing benefits to both parties.

Mentoring and Coaching: Similar but Not the Same

The terms mentoring and coaching often get used interchangeably, which misleads the audience. While similar in their support of someone's development, they involve very different disciplines in practice.

Mentoring consists of a long-term relationship focused on supporting the growth and development of the mentee. The mentor becomes a source of wisdom, teaching, and support, but not someone who observes and advises on specific actions or behavioral changes in daily work.

Coaching typically involves a relationship of finite duration, with a focus on strengthening or eliminating specific behaviors in the here and now. Coaches help professionals correct behaviors that detract from their performance or strengthen those that support stronger performance around a given set of activities.

Both mentoring and coaching offer incredibly valuable developmental support. However, one offers high-level guidance for long-term development, while the other helps provide a more immediate improvement in targeted areas.

This Is How a Great Mentor Could Boost Your Career and Life A great mentor can play an important role in your career development. Become clear on a mentor's role and how to succeed in a mentoring relationship.

POSITION SUMMARY: The HVAC Mechanic will help (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Gas and Oil Furnaces & Boilers, and Heat Pumps, etc.) while maintaining the highest level of customer service and team approach to achieving work goal. Additionally, this position promotes and sells additional products and services that directly impact the profitability of the Company. Works well with diverse staff and management team, and customers from various cultures.

DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO: Appropriate manager or supervisor
SUPERVISION OVER: Potential if indicated
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS: Qualified candidates must have experience in general HVAC, mechanics, maintenance and attention to detail.
• Background screening mandatory
• References check mandatory
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties listed do not include all tasks which may be performed in the position of HVAC MECHANIC.
• Assist with HVAC tasks and work, supports team, and installs equipment
• Completes a wide range of HVAC work from routine and non-routine maintenance
• Performs diagnostics and emergency repairs of commonplace HVAC equipment and systems HVAC systems, equipment, tools, boilers, air handlers, etc.
• Seeks sales of products and services to increase profits and to sustain company’s growth
• Mounts compressor and condenser units on platform or floor, using hand tools, following blueprints or engineering specifications
• Install new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, evaporator units in chassis or in air-duct system
• Inspect and perform equipment repairs and replacements
• Ability to communicate with various levels of management, customers, coworkers, and vendors
• Perform routine preventative maintenance
• Cuts and threads pipe, using machine-threading or hand-threading equipment
• Joins tubing or pipes to various refrigerating units by means of sleeves
• Connects motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls and circulating ventilation fans to control panels and connects control panels to a power source.
• Installs air and water filters in completed installation
• Tests joints and connections for gas leaks
• Wraps pipes in insulation batting and secures them in place with cement or wire bands
• Replaces defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring to repair installed units
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned and responds to emergency requests
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:
• CFC, Journeyman’s, and/or Masters HVAC Certification licenses (preferred)
• High School diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate-Required
• Experience: 3 – 5 years
• College level training and education plus
• Experience Substitution for Education (If allowed): Yes

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:
• Previous experience in HVAC or other related fields in industry
• Familiarity with HVAC systems, wiring and tubing equipment
• Ability to handle physical workload and ability to maintain safety requirements
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Good customer services and team work skills
• Computer knowledge

WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Occasional lifting, safe ladder usage, carrying, pushing, and pulling of items weighing up to 60 lbs
• Standing for extended periods may be required
• Generally, works alone, may work on some weekends, and after the close of business hours may be required
• Can follow directions given by supervisor or management to perform needed work or task