by Christine Burgmer | Jan 24, 2017 | Allgemein |
The Telegraph has published ten phrases that annoy employers most in CVs.
They are:
- “I’m a hard worker”
- “I work well under pressure”
- “I can work independently”
- “I’m a team player”
- “I am a problem solver”
- “Good communicator”
- “I’m proactive”
- I am a good listener”
- “I’m enthusiastic”
- “Excellent written communication skills”
So if you ever need to write a CV in English, remember to avoid these phrases!
by Christine Burgmer | Jan 23, 2017 | Allgemein |
How can we become more creative in the next ten minutes? Larry Kim (link to: inc.com) is back with more ideas.
He suggests that we:
- doodle something;
- sign up for a class in something we’ve never done before;
- create the right environment;
- pause the brainstorming and move our bodies;
- start a sketchbook;
- keep toys on our desks;
- engage in flash fiction;
- try the 30 circles test;
- role-play away.
Read the whole article to understand what he means.
by Christine Burgmer | Jan 21, 2017 | Allgemein |
“Experience is what you get when you didn’t get what you wanted.”
by Christine Burgmer | Jan 20, 2017 | Allgemein |
Are you a daydreamer? Have you ever written a short story? Are you a good liar? How much do you like routine?
These are some of the questions you need to answer if you want to pass the imagination test (link to: stevenaitchison.com).
Good luck!
by Christine Burgmer | Jan 18, 2017 | Allgemein |
What kind of leader are you? Are you:
- the classic entrepreneur,
- the modern missionary,
- the problem solver or
- the solution finder?
Not sure which one you are? Read irishtimes.com for fuller explanations.
by Christine Burgmer | Jan 17, 2017 | Allgemein |
You might find it difficult to put apostrophes in the correct place when you are working with compound and plural possessions. But they are important to make your writing clear.
So let’s learn the seven ways how to use apostrophes correctly (link to: thevisualcommunicationguy.com).