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En este episodio, nosotras hablamos acerca de la celebración y conmemoración de la independencia en México: comida, tradiciones, fiestas, bebidas y más.

Apapachando en Español

Episodio #2. Fiestas Patrias Mexicanas

just a cute little episode about New Year's Resolutions:


Крабовые палочки  - crab sticks, 蟹棒;	
Куриное яйцо - chicken egg, 鸡蛋；	
Консервированная кукуруза - canned corn，玉米罐头；
Огурцы - cucumbers，黄瓜;		
Рис	- rice, 米；	
Репчатый лук -  onions, 洋葱；
Зелень -	herbs, 莳萝;
Майонез - mayonnaise，蛋黄酱；
Соль - salt, 盐



Пряник

Крабовый салат

Neste episódio falamos de um reality show brasileiro chamado Ilhados com a sogra que está disponível na Netflix. E por que falamos desse programa? Por sugestão da Giada que, como italiana, foi capaz de comparar aspectos da personalidade brasileira com a italiana. Espero que gostem! 

Praia e Dolce Vita

Reality show brasileiro

東京(とうきょう)に何(なに)が起(お)こってる!? 
What's going on in Tokyo!?
도쿄에 무슨 일이 일어나고 있어!?

NANAのにほんごpodcast 

【Japanese Podcast#32】東京(とうきょう)に何(なに)が起(お)こってる!? | What's going on in Tokyo!?

元の記事/ Original Article↓
https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/507482

｢コーダあいのうた｣がこだわった障害者の描き方」という記事を音読しつつ、思うこと、映画の感想などを話しました。この映画を見た方は、ぜひ感想を教えてください！

☆目次
0:00 オープニング
0:58 導入 - Introduction
2:58 (p1) 1-(p2) 4
5:06 リアリティー
7:42 (p2) 5-7
9:00 障がい者の描き方
11:22 (p3) 1-3
12:34 役者
14:45 (p3) 4-6
15:45 コメディ
17:27 (p4) 1-5 (18:45 ちょうかく→しょうがい)
18:57 通訳という役割
21:20 (p4) 6-8
22:30 映画の感想

☆語彙
〜にまつわる
起用（きよう）
予定調和（よていちょうわ）
疎外感（そがいかん）
労働組合（ろうどうくみあい）
手配（てはい）
枠組（わくぐ）み
顕在化（けんざいか）
痛感（つうかん）
触覚（しょっかく）
憎（にく）まれ口（ぐち）

☆引用文献
熊野雅恵ほか. “｢コーダあいのうた｣がこだわった障害者の描き方: 監督が語るデフカルチャーを題材にした理由”. 東洋経済ONLINE. 2022-01-30. http://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/507482, (参照 2022-04-10).

"After 5" by Japanese Teacher

“Vivid depiction of people with disabilities in “CODA”” ｢コーダあいのうた｣がこだわった障害者の描き方」



Align with Job Description: Questions should target specific competencies identified in the job description.
Use Action Verbs: Focus on actions taken (e.g., "developed," "implemented," "negotiated").
Focus on Specific Situations: Prompt for concrete examples, avoiding vague inquiries like "Tell me about a time you worked under pressure." Instead, ask, "Describe a situation where a tight deadline required prioritizing tasks effectively."
The STAR Method:

The STAR method provides a framework for candidates to structure their responses to behavioral questions:

Situation: Briefly describe the context and challenges faced.
Task: Explain your specific role and responsibilities in the situation.
Action: Detail the specific actions you took to address the challenge.
Result: Describe the outcome of your actions, quantifying achievements if possible.
Beyond Technical Skills:

Behavioral interviewing goes beyond technical skills, offering insights into:

Problem-Solving Approach: Explore how the candidate tackled challenges, revealing their thought process and analytical abilities.

Communication Style: Pay attention to clarity, conciseness, and ability to articulate ideas effectively.
Work Style: Understand if the candidate thrives in independent or collaborative environments.
Benefits and Best Practices:

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

Increased Predictability: Understanding past performance in similar situations improves the likelihood of future success.

Deeper Candidate Evaluation: Behavioral questions move beyond a resume, revealing a more holistic picture of the candidate's capabilities.

Best practices:

Develop a set of behavioral questions for each role to ensure consistency.

Pay close attention to the candidate's use of the STAR method and probe for further details.

Evaluate responses across candidates using a consistent scoring rubric.


The Global Professional Podcast

Behavioral Interview Questions - Best Practices - Episode 71

What is the Difference Between Divergent and Convergent Thinking?

“Divergent thinking is the process of coming up with new ideas and possibilities—without judgment, without analysis, without discussion. It is the type of thinking that allows you to free-associate, to ‘go big’ and to discuss possible new ways to solve difficult challenges that have no single/right/known answer,”

Think about a brainstorming session, where you sit down to discuss what company problem needs to be solved next. People are throwing out all sorts of suggestions—even ones you know at first glance are unfeasible. That’s divergent thinking. You’re spitballing ideas without any rules or restrictions.

Now that you have that long list of lofty ambitions, what happens next? In an ideal world, it’s convergent thinking.