Job Interview Preparation. Tip 3: Rehearce your answers to common interview questions.

Prepare your answer to the common question: “Tell me about yourself, and why are you interested in this role with our company?” 

The idea is to quickly communicate who you are and what value you will bring to the company and the role—it’s your elevator pitch

What are some common questions:

Here are few from one of my clients that is based in the UK:

1. What do you do to develop your own knowledge and experience and improve your ability to meet your goals?
2. Do you have the techical skills and knowledge to make a real difference in the role? How have those skills been recognized and valued?

To name a few..

Listen to some ideas share in the podcast to be better equipped for your next interview!

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Job Interview Preparation. Tip 3: Rehearce your answers to common interview questions

Questo fine settimana Jimmy è voluto andare a Milano per un paio di giorni. Milano e Venezia sono abbastanza vicine, quindi si può viaggiare in treno. Venerdì pomeriggio Jimmy è arrivato alla stazione di Venezia Santa Lucia (questo è il nome della stazione) con un piccolo bagaglio. Il bagaglio sono le borse e le valigie con cui partiamo. È andato subito in biglietteria per comprare il biglietto del treno.

Il bigliettaio, cioè la persona che vende i biglietti, gli ha chiesto: “buongiorno, desidera?” Jimmy ha risposto “vorrei un biglietto per andare a Milano, per cortesia.”

“Quando desidera partire?” ha domandato il bigliettaio.

“Subito” ha detto Jimmy. “Vorrei partire con il primo treno.”

“Facciamo un biglietto andata e ritorno?” ha chiesto di nuovo l’impiegato.

Jimmy non sapeva il significato di “biglietto andata e ritorno”. Allora il signore della biglietteria glielo ha spiegato: “il biglietto di andata e ritorno è un biglietto unico per partire e per tornare.” Jimmy ha capito: “sì, adesso capisco. Facciamo andata e ritorno. Vorrei tornare a Venezia domenica sera.” 
Il bigliettaio ha fatto un’altra domanda: “vuole viaggiare con un treno regionale, un intercity o con il treno ad alta velocità?”

Jimmy non capiva di nuovo! “Mi scusi, qual è la differenza?”

Il bigliettaio glielo ha spiegato: “Il treno regionale è un treno molto lento che fa tutte le fermate ed è anche il più economico. Il treno intercity fa solo le fermate delle città più grandi e ha un prezzo medio. Il treno ad alta velocità viaggia a 200 km orari e fa solo 2 o 3 fermate. È velocissimo ma è anche il più costoso.”

Jimmy ha scelto subito: “vorrei viaggiare con il treno ad alta velocità perché voglio arrivare in fretta.” Il bigliettaio ha stampato i biglietti e li ha dati a Jimmy. “Sono 60 euro in totale. Il treno parte dal binario numero 10 fra 15 minuti. Arrivederci.” Jimmy ha pagato, ha salutato, ha preso i bagagli ed è andato verso il binario 10 per salire sul treno per Milano.

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Today we are going to talk about how to greet people in bahasa Indonesia! 今天我们要学习如何用印尼语来问候！ List of today Vocabulary 今天的生词:

PART 1
Makanan apa yang kamu suka? :  你喜欢什么菜？(What food do you like?)
Aku suka: 我喜欢  (I like)
Nasi goreng:  炒饭 (Fried rice)
Sup ikan:  鱼汤（Fish soup）
Aku tidak suka:  我不喜欢 (I don’t like)
Makan: 吃 (eat)
Makanan:  餐 (meal)
Sate:  串肉 (satay) 

PART 2
List of today sentence 今天的句子:
Satenya enak:  串肉很好吃 (The satay is delicious)
O, ya? :  是吗？(Oh, really?)
Heru, makanan apa yang kamu suka? :  Heru, 你喜欢什么餐？ (Heru, what meal do you like?)
Aku suka nasi goreng. Kamu? :  我喜欢炒饭. 你呢？(I like fried rice. You?)
Aku suka sup:  我喜欢汤 (I like soup)
O, kamu suka sup ikan? :  你喜欢鱼汤吗？(Oh, you like fish soup?)
Aku tidak suka sup ikan:  我不喜欢鱼汤 (I don’t like fish soup)

Let's learn bahasa Indonesia！ 来跟我学习印尼语！

【你喜欢什么餐？】KAMU SUKA MAKANAN APA? [WHAT MEAL DO YOU LIKE?]

In this episode of Stairway to English, I will teach you the two common uses of the phrasal verb "come across". Comment below with questions or an example sentence!

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I recently came across some old photos of you! Understand the use of the phrasal verb "come across"

In today's fast-paced and competitive job market, finding the right talent is essential for any organization's success. While evaluating a candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience is important, it is equally important for HR managers to evaluate cultural fit. 

Cultural fit is the degree to which a candidate's values, work style, and personality align with the culture and values of the organization.

HR managers evaluate cultural fit because it can have a significant impact on a candidate's job performance, job satisfaction, and overall success in the role. 

When a candidate fits in with the organization's culture, they are more likely to be engaged, motivated, and committed to their work. This can lead to better performance, increased productivity, and a positive impact on the organization's bottom line.

Cultural fit also promotes a positive work environment, where employees feel comfortable, supported, and valued. When employees share common values and work styles, they are more likely to collaborate effectively and work together towards common goals. 

This can create a sense of unity and team spirit, which can boost morale and lead to a more positive work culture.

In conclusion, evaluating cultural fit is an important part of the hiring process. HR managers must carefully evaluate a candidate's values, work style, and personality to determine whether they will fit in with the organization's culture. This can help to foster a positive work environment, increase employee engagement and productivity, and ultimately contribute to the organization's success.

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Já viu alguém fazer algo que você achou que era exagerado, inaceitável? Aqui no Brasil, temos uma expressão muito conhecida que costumamos usar nessas situações e neste episódio nós vamos te ensinar qual é essa expressão.  

"Uncover the Hilarious Brazilian Expression for Those Jaw-Dropping Moments! Have you ever witnessed someone doing something so excessive or unacceptable that it left you speechless? Well, here in Brazil, we've got a popular expression that perfectly captures those mind-boggling situations. Get ready to master a Brazilian gem that will have you laughing and shaking your head in disbelief. Don't miss out on this enlightening episode!"

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Aquele de quando alguém faz algo que é inaceitável

If you see someone sitting alone in a restaurant, you might assume they're waiting for someone, or perhaps they're grabbing a quick lunch on their break.

But more and more people around the world are purposely dining alone.

Japan has a special word for this: ohitorisama, which refers to people confidently doing things alone without worrying about what others think.

A recent survey found that 23% of Japanese people eat out alone, up from 18% in 2018. And in the US, solo dining reservations have risen 29% over the last two years, according to restaurant reservation site OpenTable.

OpenTable CEO Debby Soo thinks remote work is one reason for the increase, with people looking for a break from their home offices.

The increasing popularity in solo dining comes as more people are living alone. In 2019, the Pew Research Center found that 38% of US adults ages 25 to 54 were living without a partner, up from 29% in 1990. In Japan, single households now make up one-third of the total; that’s expected to increase to 40% by 2040, according to government data.

Growing interest in solo travel — particularly among travelers ages 55 and over — is also leading to more meals alone.

But Soo thinks there could be more to it than that.

"I think there's a broader movement of self-love and self-care and really … enjoying your own company," Soo said.

As a result, many restaurants are redoing their seating, changing their menus and adding other special touches to appeal to solo diners.

But some aren't always happy to seat one diner. A Michelin-starred London restaurant caused a stir last year when it started charging solo diners the same price as two customers. The restaurant, which has 34 seats, offers an eight-course menu costing about $280 per person.

Other restaurants say it's worth seating one person because solo diners will often come back and eat there again.