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Series on Job Hunting continues: Part 3: Common challenging interview questions:  Case questions:  Why did you leave your previous company? Why do you want to leave your current job? Why do you think our company is suitable for you? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dee64/message

Series on Job Hunting continues: Part 3. Typical job interview questions to prepare for. Typical question 2: What are your strengths and weaknesses? Discussing some more examples of strengths and weaknesses. Strengths: Dedicated, creative, flexible, resourceful, problem-solving skills, ability to work under pressure, time management skills, team player, fast learner, leadership skills, typing skills, writing skills, determination, negotiation skills and communication skills. Weaknesses: Disorganized, impatient, insecure, self-criticism, multitasking, blunt, public speaking, shy, too detail-oriented, saying "no", unhealthy work/life balance, delegating, procrastination, hard skills, micromanaging. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dee64/message

Series on Job Hunting continues: Part three: Preparing to answer typical interview questions. Standard question 2. What are your strengths and weaknesses?  To prepare for this question, work with a friend who knows you well and has worked with you to make a short list of about 5 strengths and 5 weaknesses. Then study the list to pick out the ones that are relevant to the job you are interviewing for. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dee64/message

Series on Job Interviews continues: Part 3: Answering actual interview questions: Typical interview questions. 1. Tell me about yourself. Using the three-dimensional approach to answer. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dee64/message

Series on Job Hunting continues. Third part: Preparing for Job Interview. Knowing your CV. Knowing the company you intend to work for. Knowing what kind of interview it is. Hide your desperation for the job. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dee64/message

Series on Job Hunting continues. Second part: Editing, polishing and proofreading a CV. Things you should do and things you shouldn't do. Contextualizing your CV. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dee64/message

Series on Job hunting continues: Second part: Updating your CV. Editing the key parts of your CV: Personal Summary, Personal Information, Work Experience, Education, Other skills. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dee64/message

Series on Job Hunting continues: Second part of Understanding Job Ads. 7. Understanding and making good use of the contact information found on a job ad. 8. Company background check. 9. Pay / Benefits. 10. Job scams and headhunters.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dee64/message

New series continued: Understanding Job ads: Part 1. Things to pay attention to when reading job ads: 1. Date of posting 2. Deadlines for applications. 3. Is it a specific position or a general call? 4. Job description: Can you handle the workload? 5. Job requirements. 6. Eligibility. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dee64/message

Introducing a New series: English for interviews. Understanding job ads. Preparing a CV and cover letter. Preparing for interviews. Ask and answering questions correctly at interviews.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dee64/message

Special guest speaker Natasha V. Broodie talks about herself, her book Give Me Tea, Please, her book tour and tips for language learners. Her book is available on Amazon. Just type her name or the title of the book.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dee64/message

Answering questions from listeners: How to improve vocabulary and online lessons. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dee64/message

Welcoming new listeners to the platform. Things you should do and shouldn't do on the eve of the day of your test and just moments before your test. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dee64/message

How to build your confidence and improve your reading skills. Recommended reading series: Common Core Standards Series Smart Reading by Wayne Everett --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dee64/message

Final tips on IELTS reading and end of series on IELTS. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dee64/message

Series on IELTS continues: Introducing the reading test format. How to get sample reading materials and practice reading with timing. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dee64/message

IELTS series continues: Focus on listening. The score range from 4 to 9. Making good use of the time given to read the questions very well in order to easily spot answers in the audio. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dee64/message

Series on IELTS continues: Introducing the listening section. Format of the listening test and mistakes to avoid. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dee64/message

Series on IELTS continues. Wrapping up discussions on Writing Tasks 1 & 2. Reviewing essential tips. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dee64/message

Series on IELTS continues. Focus on IELTS Task 2 Writing. Making an essay plan. 5-paragraph essay style recommended. Focus on the kind of content you can prepare and make good use of in task two essay writing. 1. Writing about the origins of something. For example: The origins of certain customs in your country. 2. Writing about the causes of a problem. For example: The causes of pollution in your hometown / country. 3. Writing about the types of something. Putting things in categories. For example: Kinds of discrimination. 4. Writing about the advantages and disadvantages of something. For example: Studying abroad. 5. Writing about the consequences of something, effects, impact. For example: The consequences of a high unemployment rate. 6. Writing about problems and suggestions for solutions. For example: Social ills 7. Comparing and contrasting. For example: Past and present marriage customs. 8. Predicting the future of something. For example: E-learning. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dee64/message