10 phrases to avoid

10 phrases to avoid

by | Sep 13, 2016 | Allgemein | 0 comments

If you’re looking for a new job and need to write a CV (a curriculum vitae) in English, make sure that you don’t use the following phrases:

  • “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”

Why? According to The Telegraph, a new study has shown that employers get annoyed when seeing the same phrases again and again.

And, according to the article, employers don’t like to see emojis, inspirational quotations or unprofessional email addresses in job applications.

 

Applying for a job

What motivates us to work?

What motivates us to work?

by | Sep 12, 2016 | Allgemein | 0 comments

It’s not always easy to stay motivated at work, is it? So what motivates us? It isn’t money. And it isn’t joy. Surprised? According to Dan Ariely in his TED talk, it’s feeling that your work has meaning. That you are making constant progress. And that you feel a sense of purpose.

Going to work

Afternoon tea etiquette

by | Sep 11, 2016 | Allgemein | 0 comments

We’ve discussed how to have afternoon tea in Britain before. Here’s a video with British etiquette expert William Hanson to remind us of the rules.  Do you remember how to hold a tea cup? And where do you put your napkin? Would you cut your roll with a bread knife?

Is it good to be honest?

by | Sep 10, 2016 | Allgemein | 0 comments

A man goes in for a job interview and sits down with the boss. The boss asks him, “What do you think is your worst quality?” And the man answers “I’m probably too honest.” The boss replies, “That’s not a bad thing, I think being honest is a good quality.” The man says, “I don’t care about what you think!”