As more Americans go to China for work, cultural differences are coming to light between young Chinese and American coworkers. While economic cooperation is beneficial, tensions arise due to differences in work experiences, communication styles, and expectations around issues like pay, hierarchy, and building relationships. However, exposing each group to the other's culture can help foster understanding important for future global partnerships.
This document provides guidance on how to structure a CV for an Anglo audience. It recommends including a summary and objectives section at the top that makes a strong pitch for the role. It then suggests covering education, experience listing accomplishments with metrics, skills both hard and soft, interests showing how skills are applied outside work, and community service involvement. The overall message is that an Anglo CV should strongly sell the candidate right away using action verbs and quantifiable impact.
The document describes 4 internship opportunities in software engineering, marketing, and healthcare technologies.
The first is a software development internship at Amazon involving writing real software to solve complex technical problems and contribute directly to Amazon's e-commerce platform.
The second is an software engineering internship at Intuit working on products like QuickBooks and TurboTax to fuel innovation and change lives through financial solutions.
The third is a software development internship at Medtronic in the Netherlands to develop a common data analysis platform for physiological research to optimize therapy development.
The fourth is a technical marketing internship at GE Healthcare in France involving coordinating marketing events, maintaining materials, and supporting sales through customer profiling and market
(1) The present perfect tense expresses experience, unfinished past events, and present results. It is used for actions that began in the past and have relevance in the present.
(2) There are three exceptions where the present perfect continuous form cannot be used: with stative verbs like "know" and "like", with quantities, and with verbs that have no notion of duration like "forget" and "lose".
(3) The document reviews the key concepts of the present perfect tense and provides examples of its use, as well as exceptions to using the present perfect continuous form.
This document provides guidance on how to structure a CV for an Anglo audience. It recommends including a summary and objectives section at the top that makes a strong, compelling case for the candidate. The CV should highlight the candidate's qualifications, including their education, relevant work experience with quantified achievements, skills, interests, and community service involvement. Examples are provided for how to effectively communicate accomplishments and illustrate claimed skills.
Here are 14 questions based on the answers in the text:
1. Where was Frank born?
2. Where did Frank go to school before moving to Denver?
3. Does Frank miss Buenos Aires?
4. Does Frank enjoy studying and living in Denver?
5. How long has Frank lived in Denver for?
6. Where is Frank currently studying?
7. What degree is Frank going to receive next June?
8. Where is Frank going to return to after receiving his degree?
9. What is Frank going to do after returning to Buenos Aires?
10. Where does Alice study?
11. What degree is Alice also going to receive next May?
12. Where did Frank and
The document discusses how to form questions in English by moving auxiliaries like "is", "are", "have", "will", etc. to the front of clauses or by adding "do/does/did" when there is no auxiliary. It also provides examples of common mistakes in question formation and the correct versions. At the end, it lists 14 sets of answers and asks the reader to write questions based on each answer.
This document provides guidance on employment interviews, including sample questions an interviewer may ask and tips for answering them effectively. Some key points:
- When answering questions, use concrete examples, be concise, summarize your key points, and focus on your accomplishments and strengths.
- Strong answers are backed by specific examples, share your role and achievements on the job, discuss outcomes, and emphasize your qualifications.
- Common interview questions focus on work experience, skills, education, goals, weaknesses, and reasons for interest in the company/position.
- For weaknesses, give an example and spin it positively. Never be negative.
As more Americans go to China for work, cultural differences are coming to light between young Chinese and American coworkers. While economic cooperation is beneficial, tensions arise due to differences in work experiences, communication styles, and expectations around issues like pay, hierarchy, and building relationships. However, exposing each group to the other's culture can help foster understanding important for future global partnerships.
This document provides guidance on how to structure a CV for an Anglo audience. It recommends including a summary and objectives section at the top that makes a strong pitch for the role. It then suggests covering education, experience listing accomplishments with metrics, skills both hard and soft, interests showing how skills are applied outside work, and community service involvement. The overall message is that an Anglo CV should strongly sell the candidate right away using action verbs and quantifiable impact.
The document describes 4 internship opportunities in software engineering, marketing, and healthcare technologies.
The first is a software development internship at Amazon involving writing real software to solve complex technical problems and contribute directly to Amazon's e-commerce platform.
The second is an software engineering internship at Intuit working on products like QuickBooks and TurboTax to fuel innovation and change lives through financial solutions.
The third is a software development internship at Medtronic in the Netherlands to develop a common data analysis platform for physiological research to optimize therapy development.
The fourth is a technical marketing internship at GE Healthcare in France involving coordinating marketing events, maintaining materials, and supporting sales through customer profiling and market
(1) The present perfect tense expresses experience, unfinished past events, and present results. It is used for actions that began in the past and have relevance in the present.
(2) There are three exceptions where the present perfect continuous form cannot be used: with stative verbs like "know" and "like", with quantities, and with verbs that have no notion of duration like "forget" and "lose".
(3) The document reviews the key concepts of the present perfect tense and provides examples of its use, as well as exceptions to using the present perfect continuous form.
This document provides guidance on how to structure a CV for an Anglo audience. It recommends including a summary and objectives section at the top that makes a strong, compelling case for the candidate. The CV should highlight the candidate's qualifications, including their education, relevant work experience with quantified achievements, skills, interests, and community service involvement. Examples are provided for how to effectively communicate accomplishments and illustrate claimed skills.
Here are 14 questions based on the answers in the text:
1. Where was Frank born?
2. Where did Frank go to school before moving to Denver?
3. Does Frank miss Buenos Aires?
4. Does Frank enjoy studying and living in Denver?
5. How long has Frank lived in Denver for?
6. Where is Frank currently studying?
7. What degree is Frank going to receive next June?
8. Where is Frank going to return to after receiving his degree?
9. What is Frank going to do after returning to Buenos Aires?
10. Where does Alice study?
11. What degree is Alice also going to receive next May?
12. Where did Frank and
The document discusses how to form questions in English by moving auxiliaries like "is", "are", "have", "will", etc. to the front of clauses or by adding "do/does/did" when there is no auxiliary. It also provides examples of common mistakes in question formation and the correct versions. At the end, it lists 14 sets of answers and asks the reader to write questions based on each answer.
This document provides guidance on employment interviews, including sample questions an interviewer may ask and tips for answering them effectively. Some key points:
- When answering questions, use concrete examples, be concise, summarize your key points, and focus on your accomplishments and strengths.
- Strong answers are backed by specific examples, share your role and achievements on the job, discuss outcomes, and emphasize your qualifications.
- Common interview questions focus on work experience, skills, education, goals, weaknesses, and reasons for interest in the company/position.
- For weaknesses, give an example and spin it positively. Never be negative.
The document provides guidance on employment interviews, including common interview questions and tips for answering them effectively. It emphasizes communicating concisely using specific examples to showcase strengths and accomplishments. Sample questions cover topics like work experience, career goals, education, company knowledge, and addressing potential weaknesses positively. The document advises focusing answers on relevant skills and contributions rather than salary expectations to make the best impression.
This document provides guidance on preparing for and answering common questions in an employment interview. It discusses how to communicate effectively during an interview by using active verbs, concrete examples, concise and complete responses, and summarizing. A strong answer should back up statements with specific examples, share one's role and accomplishments, discuss outcomes, and emphasize strengths. The document then lists typical interview questions in different categories and provides tips on how to effectively answer common questions and problems that may arise during an interview.
The document provides guidance for organizing an engaging 10-minute workshop with participant interaction. It emphasizes using visual aids like flip charts instead of PowerPoint, as well as interactive exercises involving activities, role-plays, games, and physical movement. Participants should be divided into groups to work on different topics and the workshop should start with a hook to get everyone involved from the beginning.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Md Mushfiqul Alam: Biological, NeuralNet Approaches to Recognition, Gain Cont...devashishsarkar
Mushfiq recently finished his PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Oklahoma State University. In this video, he presents: (1) A database (the largest of its kind) created by a well-controlled psychophysical study using natural scenes, (2) How the most advanced biologically plausible model of V1 and a trained convolutional-neural-network fails to capture the recognition factors, and (3) How a computational approach can be adopted to integrate the recognition into the V1 responses. He also discusses and shows how such a model can be integrated to have a better video compression algorithm.
Ian M. Ainslie is an architect licensed in North Carolina with over 15 years of experience. He has worked on a variety of project types for commercial, education, and government clients in Oklahoma and North Carolina ranging from $300,000 to $50 million. His experience includes all phases of design and construction administration. He is proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, InDesign, and other software. He has a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Syracuse University and is involved in his community through various volunteer organizations.
Los virus informáticos son programas diseñados para interferir en el funcionamiento de un ordenador, registrar, dañar o eliminar datos, o propagarse a otros ordenadores y por Internet. Existen diferentes clases de virus para sistemas como Commodore, Amiga, Apple Macintosh y MS-DOS.
The scientific method involves defining a problem, forming a hypothesis to solve it, experimenting to test the hypothesis, analyzing the results to draw conclusions, and reporting observations. A key part of the process is experimenting to gather data to evaluate the hypothesis formed to address the originally defined problem.
Student friendly schools and safe schools assessment reportBranden Ryan
Contained in this document is a summary of a first-hand account of Corporal Punishment and its use in the secondary school environment in Tanzania, compiled by a Peace Corps Volunteer serving in the education sector.
El documento resume las principales tecnologías emergentes que podrían despegar en el año 2015, incluyendo coches autónomos, gafas inteligentes, relojes inteligentes, drones, nuevas funciones de WhatsApp y el crecimiento de la domótica.
Powtoon es una plataforma en línea que permite a los usuarios crear presentaciones animadas y videos sin necesidad de experiencia en animación o edición de video. La plataforma ofrece plantillas y herramientas de arrastrar y soltar para facilitar la creación de presentaciones interactivas con gráficos, texto, audio e imágenes. Powtoon también proporciona opciones para compartir y publicar los videos creados en plataformas como YouTube.
Uncountable or mass nouns refer to materials, liquids, abstract qualities, and collections that cannot be counted individually. Examples include wheat, sand, weather, and water. Uncountable nouns are singular and do not take plural forms or numbers. Some nouns like travel can be either countable or uncountable depending on whether they refer to a specific instance or the concept in general. Additionally, some nouns like scissors are always plural even though they refer to a single object.
Sabine Marchand is a French national seeking a 2-month marketing internship. She has a Masters in International Business from ESCE, specializing in marketing, economics, accounting, foreign relations and law. Her work experience includes sales and customer service at H&M, project assistance at Allianz, and waitressing. She has advanced English and Spanish language skills and is proficient in Microsoft Office programs. References are available from her managers at Allianz and a restaurant.
Here are 14 questions based on the answers in the text:
1. Where was Frank born?
2. Where did Frank go to school before moving to Denver?
3. Does Frank miss Buenos Aires?
4. Does Frank enjoy studying and living in Denver?
5. How long has Frank lived in Denver for?
6. Where is Frank currently studying?
7. What degree is Frank going to receive next June?
8. Where is Frank going to return to after receiving his degree?
9. What is Frank going to do after returning to Buenos Aires?
10. Where does Alice study?
11. What degree is Alice also going to receive next May?
12. Where did Frank and
Here are 14 questions based on the answers in the text:
1. Where was Frank born?
2. Where did Frank go to school before moving to Denver?
3. Does Frank miss Buenos Aires?
4. Does Frank enjoy studying and living in Denver?
5. How long has Frank lived in Denver for?
6. Where is Frank currently studying?
7. What degree is Frank going to receive next June?
8. Where is Frank going to return to after receiving his degree?
9. What is Frank going to do after returning to Buenos Aires?
10. Where does Alice study?
11. What degree is Alice also going to receive next May?
12. Where did Frank and
The document provides guidance on employment interviews, including common interview questions and tips for answering them effectively. It emphasizes communicating concisely using specific examples to showcase strengths and accomplishments. Sample questions cover topics like work experience, career goals, education, company knowledge, and addressing potential weaknesses positively. The document advises focusing answers on relevant skills and contributions rather than salary expectations to make the best impression.
This document provides guidance on preparing for and answering common questions in an employment interview. It discusses how to communicate effectively during an interview by using active verbs, concrete examples, concise and complete responses, and summarizing. A strong answer should back up statements with specific examples, share one's role and accomplishments, discuss outcomes, and emphasize strengths. The document then lists typical interview questions in different categories and provides tips on how to effectively answer common questions and problems that may arise during an interview.
The document provides guidance for organizing an engaging 10-minute workshop with participant interaction. It emphasizes using visual aids like flip charts instead of PowerPoint, as well as interactive exercises involving activities, role-plays, games, and physical movement. Participants should be divided into groups to work on different topics and the workshop should start with a hook to get everyone involved from the beginning.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Md Mushfiqul Alam: Biological, NeuralNet Approaches to Recognition, Gain Cont...devashishsarkar
Mushfiq recently finished his PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Oklahoma State University. In this video, he presents: (1) A database (the largest of its kind) created by a well-controlled psychophysical study using natural scenes, (2) How the most advanced biologically plausible model of V1 and a trained convolutional-neural-network fails to capture the recognition factors, and (3) How a computational approach can be adopted to integrate the recognition into the V1 responses. He also discusses and shows how such a model can be integrated to have a better video compression algorithm.
Ian M. Ainslie is an architect licensed in North Carolina with over 15 years of experience. He has worked on a variety of project types for commercial, education, and government clients in Oklahoma and North Carolina ranging from $300,000 to $50 million. His experience includes all phases of design and construction administration. He is proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, InDesign, and other software. He has a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Syracuse University and is involved in his community through various volunteer organizations.
Los virus informáticos son programas diseñados para interferir en el funcionamiento de un ordenador, registrar, dañar o eliminar datos, o propagarse a otros ordenadores y por Internet. Existen diferentes clases de virus para sistemas como Commodore, Amiga, Apple Macintosh y MS-DOS.
The scientific method involves defining a problem, forming a hypothesis to solve it, experimenting to test the hypothesis, analyzing the results to draw conclusions, and reporting observations. A key part of the process is experimenting to gather data to evaluate the hypothesis formed to address the originally defined problem.
Student friendly schools and safe schools assessment reportBranden Ryan
Contained in this document is a summary of a first-hand account of Corporal Punishment and its use in the secondary school environment in Tanzania, compiled by a Peace Corps Volunteer serving in the education sector.
El documento resume las principales tecnologías emergentes que podrían despegar en el año 2015, incluyendo coches autónomos, gafas inteligentes, relojes inteligentes, drones, nuevas funciones de WhatsApp y el crecimiento de la domótica.
Powtoon es una plataforma en línea que permite a los usuarios crear presentaciones animadas y videos sin necesidad de experiencia en animación o edición de video. La plataforma ofrece plantillas y herramientas de arrastrar y soltar para facilitar la creación de presentaciones interactivas con gráficos, texto, audio e imágenes. Powtoon también proporciona opciones para compartir y publicar los videos creados en plataformas como YouTube.
Uncountable or mass nouns refer to materials, liquids, abstract qualities, and collections that cannot be counted individually. Examples include wheat, sand, weather, and water. Uncountable nouns are singular and do not take plural forms or numbers. Some nouns like travel can be either countable or uncountable depending on whether they refer to a specific instance or the concept in general. Additionally, some nouns like scissors are always plural even though they refer to a single object.
Sabine Marchand is a French national seeking a 2-month marketing internship. She has a Masters in International Business from ESCE, specializing in marketing, economics, accounting, foreign relations and law. Her work experience includes sales and customer service at H&M, project assistance at Allianz, and waitressing. She has advanced English and Spanish language skills and is proficient in Microsoft Office programs. References are available from her managers at Allianz and a restaurant.
Here are 14 questions based on the answers in the text:
1. Where was Frank born?
2. Where did Frank go to school before moving to Denver?
3. Does Frank miss Buenos Aires?
4. Does Frank enjoy studying and living in Denver?
5. How long has Frank lived in Denver for?
6. Where is Frank currently studying?
7. What degree is Frank going to receive next June?
8. Where is Frank going to return to after receiving his degree?
9. What is Frank going to do after returning to Buenos Aires?
10. Where does Alice study?
11. What degree is Alice also going to receive next May?
12. Where did Frank and
Here are 14 questions based on the answers in the text:
1. Where was Frank born?
2. Where did Frank go to school before moving to Denver?
3. Does Frank miss Buenos Aires?
4. Does Frank enjoy studying and living in Denver?
5. How long has Frank lived in Denver for?
6. Where is Frank currently studying?
7. What degree is Frank going to receive next June?
8. Where is Frank going to return to after receiving his degree?
9. What is Frank going to do after returning to Buenos Aires?
10. Where does Alice study?
11. What degree is Alice also going to receive next May?
12. Where did Frank and
(1) The present perfect tense expresses experience, unfinished past events, and present results. It is used for actions that began in the past and have relevance in the present.
(2) There are three exceptions where the present perfect continuous form cannot be used: with stative verbs like "know" and "like", with quantities, and with verbs that have no notion of duration like "forget" and "lose".
(3) The document reviews the key concepts of the present perfect tense and provides examples of its use, as well as exceptions to using the present perfect continuous form.
The document discusses how to form questions in English by moving auxiliaries like "is", "are", "have", "will", etc. to the front of clauses or by adding "do/does/did" when there is no auxiliary. It also provides examples of common mistakes in question formation and the correct versions. At the end, it lists 14 sets of sentences and questions based on a short text about a person named Frank.
1. American President Barack Obama held British Petroleum (BP) responsible for cleaning up a massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico caused by a BP offshore oil rig explosion. The spill has grown to the size of Jamaica and is washing up on beaches in Louisiana. Obama stated that BP is ultimately responsible for paying the costs of response and cleanup operations.
2. The oil spill catastrophe could become the worst in U.S. history, surpassing the 1989 Exxon Valdez disaster. It threatens enormous environmental and economic damage to southern U.S. states along the Gulf coast like Alabama, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi. Hundreds of species are under threat from the spill.
Esce year 1 semester 2 what's imortant test week 10alboss23
This document outlines the sections and topics covered in the ESCE Year 1 semester 2 final test. The test will have two sections: a 20-point vocabulary section and a 20-point writing section requiring a 200-word response to two randomly selected topics out of a list of 10. The topics cover a range of business and CSR issues including presentation techniques, social responsibilities of businesses, stakeholder groups, critiques of CSR policies, consumer manipulation by brands, the Tom's Shoes business model, causes of global warming, environmental protection strategies, and examples of companies with strong environmental attitudes. Students are instructed to prepare for all topics in advance of the test.
Esce year 1 semester 2 cultural exportation test week 10alboss23
This document provides information about an upcoming Cultural Exportation test for ESCE Year 1 semester 2 students. The test will have two sections: (1) a 20 point vocabulary section and (2) a 20 point writing section requiring a 200 word response to 2 out of 10 given essay prompts. The prompts cover a range of topics related to business, marketing, outsourcing, teleworking, international relations and presentation skills. Students are instructed to prepare their ideas, plans and vocabulary for all 10 prompts in order to be ready for any two that may appear on the final exam.
This document discusses the debate around teleworking or working from home. While some argue it increases productivity and work-life balance, others believe it reduces collaboration and oversight. Some companies have banned it outright due to concerns that it leads to less output and focus. However, teleworking is on the rise in the UK and US as broadband access has expanded. Risks include isolation, longer hours worked without extra pay, and difficulty separating work from personal life.
(1) The prototype is called a floating turbine.
(2) It was developed in Norway to test offshore wind power generation.
(3) The prototype is 1/3 the size of a full-sized turbine, standing at 260 feet tall with a 328 foot long blade to test the floating foundation design for larger turbines.
The document provides vocabulary related to phone recycling and questions about phone recycling processes. It discusses:
1. Phones are received at a recycling plant and sorted by material type like metal, plastic, and motherboard.
2. Non-functional phones are dismantled in stages - removing the battery, chassis, printed circuit boards, charging port, removing modules, and other components.
3. Common metals recycled from phones include gold, silver, copper, palladium, tin, and lithium.
The document discusses Marc Koska's invention of a new syringe design intended to prevent the reuse of syringes and reduce disease transmission. Koska was motivated to create a new syringe after learning that 1.3 million people die each year from diseases spread through needle injections using unsterilized syringes. His new syringe design automatically retracts the needle after use, making it impossible to reuse and preventing the spread of diseases like HIV/AIDS, especially in developing nations where syringe reuse is common due to lack of resources. Koska has now set up multiple factories worldwide to produce the new syringes at low cost.
Groups of four students will prepare an 8-10 minute documentary about a product, concept, or idea that has spread globally. The documentary should enlighten viewers about the historical background including what, where, when, who, why and how it spread while considering social, economic, political, sociological, and psychological aspects. Students will also submit a 1,000 word typed and printed report on their research due in week 9 for grading on content, structure, teamwork, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, body language, and professionalism. Group members will vote on the best documentary after viewing them in week 9.
1) Yahoo recently banned its employees from working remotely, citing concerns that remote work hurts collaboration and productivity.
2) While remote work is increasingly common, with nearly a quarter of US workers doing some work remotely each week, it remains a small minority who consider home their primary workplace.
3) Supporters argue remote work provides flexibility and can be as or more productive, while critics argue it hurts collaboration and that employees risk being overlooked for promotions if not seen regularly in the office.
We recently hosted the much-anticipated Community Skill Builders Workshop during our June online meeting. This event was a culmination of six months of listening to your feedback and crafting solutions to better support your PMI journey. Here’s a look back at what happened and the exciting developments that emerged from our collaborative efforts.
A Gathering of Minds
We were thrilled to see a diverse group of attendees, including local certified PMI trainers and both new and experienced members eager to contribute their perspectives. The workshop was structured into three dynamic discussion sessions, each led by our dedicated membership advocates.
Key Takeaways and Future Directions
The insights and feedback gathered from these discussions were invaluable. Here are some of the key takeaways and the steps we are taking to address them:
• Enhanced Resource Accessibility: We are working on a new, user-friendly resource page that will make it easier for members to access training materials and real-world application guides.
• Structured Mentorship Program: Plans are underway to launch a mentorship program that will connect members with experienced professionals for guidance and support.
• Increased Networking Opportunities: Expect to see more frequent and varied networking events, both virtual and in-person, to help you build connections and foster a sense of community.
Moving Forward
We are committed to turning your feedback into actionable solutions that enhance your PMI journey. This workshop was just the beginning. By actively participating and sharing your experiences, you have helped shape the future of our Chapter’s offerings.
Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of the Community Skill Builders Workshop. Your engagement and enthusiasm are what make our Chapter strong and vibrant. Stay tuned for updates on the new initiatives and opportunities to get involved. Together, we are building a community that supports and empowers each other on our PMI journeys.
Stay connected, stay engaged, and let’s continue to grow together!
About PMI Silver Spring Chapter
We are a branch of the Project Management Institute. We offer a platform for project management professionals in Silver Spring, MD, and the DC/Baltimore metro area. Monthly meetings facilitate networking, knowledge sharing, and professional development. For more, visit pmissc.org.
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Joyce M Sullivan, Founder & CEO of SocMediaFin, Inc. shares her "Five Questions - The Story of You", "Reflections - What Matters to You?" and "The Three Circle Exercise" to guide those evaluating what their next move may be in their careers.
5 key differences between Hard skill and Soft skillsRuchiRathor2
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝:
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝 & 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 💯
In today's dynamic and competitive market, a well-rounded skillset is no longer a luxury - it's a necessity.
While technical expertise (hard skills) is crucial for getting your foot in the door, it's the combination of hard and soft skills that propels you towards long-term success and career advancement. ✨
Think of it like this: Imagine a highly skilled carpenter with a masterful understanding of woodworking (hard skills). But if they struggle to communicate effectively with clients, collaborate with builders, or adapt to project changes (soft skills), their true potential remains untapped. 😐
The synergy between hard and soft skills is what creates true value in the workplace. Strong communication allows you to clearly articulate your technical expertise, while problem-solving skills help you navigate complex challenges alongside your team. 💫
By actively developing both sets of skills, you position yourself as a well-rounded professional who can not only perform tasks efficiently but also contribute meaningfully to a collaborative and dynamic work environment.
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LinkedIn for Your Job Search June 17, 2024Bruce Bennett
This webinar helps you understand and navigate your way through LinkedIn. Topics covered include learning the many elements of your profile, populating your work experience history, and understanding why a profile is more than just a resume. You will be able to identify the different features available on LinkedIn and where to focus your attention. We will teach how to create a job search agent on LinkedIn and explore job applications on LinkedIn.
Learnings from Successful Jobs SearchersBruce Bennett
Are you interested to know what actions help in a job search? This webinar is the summary of several individuals who discussed their job search journey for others to follow. You will learn there are common actions that helped them succeed in their quest for gainful employment.
1. How to Answer Behavioral Interview Questions
Interviewing
In the 1980's, industrial psychologist Dr. Tom Janz introduced a method of interviewing called
the "Behavioral Interview." Research shows that this interviewing style is extremely effective,
and as such, it has rapidly increased in popularity. The premise is that the best predictor of
future behavior is your past behavior.
Whether you are on a job hunt, or are planning to interview someone, it is important to know
how to accurately prepare for answering behavioral questions. This guide is designed to teach
you the basic structure for answering these increasingly common interview questions.
Behavioral Interview Tips and Tactics
When developing a behavioral interview, employers consider the types of soft skills that will be
needed for the position. When preparing for this type of interview, a job seeker should consider
all these skills as well. By keeping these important traits in mind, a candidate can successfully
prepare for any amount of questioning. Preparing for behavior interviews will also help you
answer more traditional interview questions.
To properly answer a behavioral interview question, there is a three step process referred to as
"STAR".
1. The Situation or Task you were in
2. Action that you took
3.Result of that action
Behavioral Interview Example
Question: "Describe a situation where you have had to deal with a difficult person."
Answer: "I was transfered to a new project at my previous company to replace a beloved
member of the team. My new team leader exhibited hostility towards me and I found myself left
out of vital communications and meetings. After a few weeks, I was able to talk her into a one on
one meeting. When laid out all of the key objectives for the team, the previous employee’s role in
meeting those objectives, and then discussed goals that I could set to make sure I was able to
serve as a quality replacement. In our discussion, we also identified a few underlying issues with
management that she had been carrying around with her. In uncovering all of these sentiments,
she was able to clearly define her situation and achieve an understanding with her supervisors.
In the end, the entire team morale improved, I was able to exceed my goals and the company
itself became more profitable from our teams increased performance."
2. ST (situation / task) Replace a popular member of staff; hostile
team leader; left out of communications /
meetings
A (action) Meeting and discussion with team leader; key
objectives defined for myself as well as the
team; team goals set
Result Team morale improved; exceeded goals;
company more profitable.
http://blog.emurse.com/2007/05/17/how-to-answer-behavioral-interview-questions/
Comment
When you apply for a position, read the job advertisement to identify the soft skills required and
reflect on the behavioural questions that the potential employer could ask and then prepare
your answers (one minute answers) using the STAR method.
Exercises
Answer These Interview Questions
Leadership
Describe a time when you may have been disappointed in your behaviour.
Initiative and Follow-through
Give an example of a situation where you had to overcome major obstacles to achieve
your objectives.
Problem Solving
1. Describe a time when you had to analyze facts quickly, define key issues, and
respond immediately or develop a plan that produced good results.
2. If you had to do that activity over again, how would you do it differently?
Communication
Describe a situation where you had to be persuasive and sell your idea to someone else.
3. Working Effectively with Others
Give an example that would show that you've been able to develop and maintain
productive relations with others, though there were differing points of view.
Work Quality
1. Describe a specific project or program that you were involved with that resulted in
improvement in a major work area.
2. Describe a time when you set your sights too high (or too low).
Creativity and Innovation:
Describe a time when you were able to come up with new ideas that were key to the
success of some activity or project.
Priority Setting
Describe a time that you prioritized the elements of a complicated project.
Decision Making:
Describe a time when you made a bad decision