"Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill is one of the most popular books ever. I've read it many times and it's guided me to great success. It's helped me come up with business ideas and create shows, films, theaters, and studios in different cities. It will help you, too!

English for Business

Think and Grow Rich: Roadmap to the American Dream

Elementary Uzbek

Vowels letters in Uzbek

Let's talk about a Brazilian expression that means someone annoying or bothersome. We're always amazed by the new words and phrases used in Rio Grande do Sul, but this time, we stumbled upon an expression that even the locals didn't know!

Vamos falar sobre uma expressão brasileira que significa alguém chato ou incômodo. Nós sempre nos surpreendemos com novas palavras e expressões utilizadas no Rio Grande do Sul, mas desta vez nós falamos uma expressão que os gaúchos não conheciam.

Keep Speaking Portuguese

Aquele da pessoa chata - the one from someone annoying

En este primer episodio, os presento a mi persona favorita, y juntos, os contamos brevemente cómo nos conocimos.

Un ratito en pareja

UREP - Ep. 1 (El comienzo de nuestra historia)

Я приближался к месту моего назначения. Вокруг меня, прижимаясь к самой дороге, зеленел лес, изредка уступая место полянам, поросшим жёлтой осокою. Солнце садилось уже который час, всё никак не могло сесть и висело низко над горизонтом. Машина катилась по узкой дороге, засыпанной хрустящим гравием. Крупные камни я пускал под колесо, и каждый раз в багажнике лязгали и громыхали пустые канистры.

Справа из леса вышли двое, ступили на обочину и остановились, глядя в мою сторону. Один из них поднял руку. Я сбросил газ, их рассматривая. Это были, как мне показалось, охотники, молодые люди, может быть, немного старше меня. Их лица понравились мне, и я остановился. Тот, что поднимал руку, просунул в машину смуглое горбоносое лицо и спросил, улыбаясь:

— Вы нас не подбросите до Соловца?

Второй, с рыжей бородой и без усов, тоже улыбался, выглядывая из-за его плеча. Положительно, это были приятные люди.
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Нескучные истории - Not boring stories

Отрывок из фантастического романа "Понедельник начинается в субботу". Братья Стругацкие.

Preparation for lessons

Find some mistakes in English! What's the difference between не and нет?

Behavioral interview questions are a strategic tool used to assess a candidate's fit for a role.  The core principle is that past behavior is a strong predictor of future actions. By prompting candidates to share specific examples (often following the STAR method: Situation, Task, Action, Result), interviewers gain valuable insights into a candidate's:

Skills: Behavioral questions can target specific skills listed in the job description. For instance, "Tell me about a time you had to solve a complex problem with limited resources."

Decision-Making: These questions uncover a candidate's thought process under pressure. An example could be, "Describe a situation where you had to make a difficult decision with incomplete information."

Communication: Exploring past communication challenges reveals a candidate's ability to articulate ideas and navigate conflict. For example, "Tell me about a time you disagreed with a colleague's approach. How did you communicate your perspective?"

Behavioral interviewing helps identify:

Problem-Solving Approach: By asking about past challenges, insight is gained into the candidate's problem-solving methodology.

Work Style: Understanding how a candidate tackled past situations sheds light on their preferred work style (independent, collaborative, etc.).

Company Culture Fit: These questions reveal a candidate's values and work ethic, allowing for an assessment of their alignment with the company culture.

Benefits:

Reduced Bias: Focusing on past actions minimizes the influence of unconscious bias based on appearance or background.

Increased Predictability: Understanding a candidate's past performance in similar situations improves the likelihood of future success in the role.

Deeper Candidate Evaluation: Behavioral questions move beyond a resume, revealing a more complete picture of the candidate.




The Global Professional Podcast

Behavioral Interview Questions Explained: Episode 69

Today we're talking about the phrase, "in common", what it means, a common mistake, and how we can use it. I hope you find it useful!

DAILY Business English VOCABULARY builder

Do we have anything in common?

Did you know that some words change meaning depending on if they are followed by a verb in the infinitive versus a gerund? It's true! In today's podcast, we review three major verbs that change meaning depending on what you say! 

* To stop to do/To stop doing  

*To remember to do/To remember doing  

*To forget to do/To forget doing 

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