👔 JOB INTERVIEW TIPS
I am very well aware that a job interview in English is quite a challenge, especially for the very first time. I suggest you hack the system and come fully prepared. The main plan of action is this:
1. Carefully study the job ad that you respond to
2. Tailor your CV to this position, exclude any details that are irrelevant to this job, make sure to focus on what makes you the best fit
3. Google the company, read about its culture, achievements, make a list of questions to the employer - this is very important to show that you're equally interested
4. Prepare a brilliant self intro that showcases your best sides
5. Make a list of questions you might be asked and prepare your answers in advance
I broke down these points in more detail in the cards 👉🏻
❓What's your dream job? Are you successful at job interviews?
@wsechannel
I am very well aware that a job interview in English is quite a challenge, especially for the very first time. I suggest you hack the system and come fully prepared. The main plan of action is this:
1. Carefully study the job ad that you respond to
2. Tailor your CV to this position, exclude any details that are irrelevant to this job, make sure to focus on what makes you the best fit
3. Google the company, read about its culture, achievements, make a list of questions to the employer - this is very important to show that you're equally interested
4. Prepare a brilliant self intro that showcases your best sides
5. Make a list of questions you might be asked and prepare your answers in advance
I broke down these points in more detail in the cards 👉🏻
❓What's your dream job? Are you successful at job interviews?
@wsechannel
🔑 KEY TO IELTS WRITING SUCCESS
Can you guess what might be the cornerstone of a high Writing band score? Or what might ruin a well-written essay? 🤔
The simple answer is Task Achievement. Let’s dig deeper.
TA is one of four criteria that IELTS writing tasks are judged by. The whole point of this criterion is to check how clearly test takers understood the task and fulfilled the given requirements. And this might be trickier than it sounds.
▪️In Task 1 General Training you will need to write a letter and the task will specify both the reason and recipient. So, keep in mind 2 things here - you're expected to cover all bullet points of the task and watch your tone.
▪️Make sure you haven't ignored who your reader is supposed to be and adapted your language to fit the given scenario. Imagine the face of your friend who receives a letter written in strict harsh formal tone. I bet the examiner’s reaction will be the same ;)
🔹In Task 1 for Academic you are provided with a graph/table or diagram. Be careful when analyzing. You are expected to identify main trends, peaks and lows without a fail and outline them in an overview.
🔹Don’t report every detail. If you recount detail mechanically with no clear overview the band score won’t improve to more than band 5. Therefore, make sure to illustrate key features and approach the task analytically. This is why remember to make comparisons wherever you can. The best way is to group data based on similarities and compare differences.
🔸Writing Task 2 is pretty similar for both modules, and you will have achieved the task once all the parts of the question are fully covered. This is why it’s worth underlining key words in the question before starting to answer. If you miss the word «outweigh» and just describe advantages and disadvantages, your band score will be just 5.
🔸Develop & support your ideas. with explanations, examples or experience. If you present a clear position but conclusions are vague or repetitive, don’t expect more than a band 6.
🔸Ensure your opinion is clear in your answer if you are asked for it. Sometimes, in "opinion essays" candidates just discuss the question statement and never articulate what their own opinion is, which drops TA score to 4.
Remember, even if your grammar and vocabulary are brilliant, not knowing how the Task Achievement works might ruin your essay completely. This is arguably the most important criterion in Writing.
#writing #ielts
@wsechannel
Can you guess what might be the cornerstone of a high Writing band score? Or what might ruin a well-written essay? 🤔
The simple answer is Task Achievement. Let’s dig deeper.
TA is one of four criteria that IELTS writing tasks are judged by. The whole point of this criterion is to check how clearly test takers understood the task and fulfilled the given requirements. And this might be trickier than it sounds.
▪️In Task 1 General Training you will need to write a letter and the task will specify both the reason and recipient. So, keep in mind 2 things here - you're expected to cover all bullet points of the task and watch your tone.
▪️Make sure you haven't ignored who your reader is supposed to be and adapted your language to fit the given scenario. Imagine the face of your friend who receives a letter written in strict harsh formal tone. I bet the examiner’s reaction will be the same ;)
🔹In Task 1 for Academic you are provided with a graph/table or diagram. Be careful when analyzing. You are expected to identify main trends, peaks and lows without a fail and outline them in an overview.
🔹Don’t report every detail. If you recount detail mechanically with no clear overview the band score won’t improve to more than band 5. Therefore, make sure to illustrate key features and approach the task analytically. This is why remember to make comparisons wherever you can. The best way is to group data based on similarities and compare differences.
🔸Writing Task 2 is pretty similar for both modules, and you will have achieved the task once all the parts of the question are fully covered. This is why it’s worth underlining key words in the question before starting to answer. If you miss the word «outweigh» and just describe advantages and disadvantages, your band score will be just 5.
🔸Develop & support your ideas. with explanations, examples or experience. If you present a clear position but conclusions are vague or repetitive, don’t expect more than a band 6.
🔸Ensure your opinion is clear in your answer if you are asked for it. Sometimes, in "opinion essays" candidates just discuss the question statement and never articulate what their own opinion is, which drops TA score to 4.
Remember, even if your grammar and vocabulary are brilliant, not knowing how the Task Achievement works might ruin your essay completely. This is arguably the most important criterion in Writing.
#writing #ielts
@wsechannel
🎓 16 SCHOLARSHIPS GUIDE
I've prepared a PDF with 16 scholarships and grants for you, so that you can get world-class education without paying for it 🥰💸
The "money" excuse won't do anymore - it's totally possible to study without paying for your education! Of course, this requires a lot more work than that paying students put in, but it's worth it. The quality education will immensely help your career and I urge you to keep your eyes peeled at funding opportunities that constantly appear out there.
👉🏻 Get PDF here 👈🏻
Share this post with a friend who needs financial support ❤️
#scholarship
@wsechannel
I've prepared a PDF with 16 scholarships and grants for you, so that you can get world-class education without paying for it 🥰💸
The "money" excuse won't do anymore - it's totally possible to study without paying for your education! Of course, this requires a lot more work than that paying students put in, but it's worth it. The quality education will immensely help your career and I urge you to keep your eyes peeled at funding opportunities that constantly appear out there.
👉🏻 Get PDF here 👈🏻
Share this post with a friend who needs financial support ❤️
#scholarship
@wsechannel
🙊 FREE IELTS SPEAKING TRAINING
Common speaking mistakes in this post were gathered during the last speaking session with an English native. I regularly hold such lessons for the World Speaks English community. They are free to join and I announce them on my stories.
🔹 Confusing the past and present tense
There were a few instances were people got the tense the wrong way round, this makes it hard to understand
🔹 Mispronunciation of words
This could lead to awkward situations and may mean you cannot communicate effectively. Of course, people are forgiving of foreigners, however it's best to practice pronunciation over and over to improve.
🔹 Misuse of vocabulary
Some words have more than one meaning in different contexts, so consider if it is suitable for the discussion you are involved in. Often students try to use complex words they don't fully understand and end up in awkward situations.
That's why I decided to run the free IELTS Speaking Bootcamp where we will address all these issues, and you will find out how to score 7+ on IELTS Speaking 💥
The bootcamp programme:
March 26 - Day 1
▪️Top 5 Tips for IELTS Speaking
▪️IELTS Speaking Part 1 Strategy & Sample Answer
▪️Speaking Practice
March 27 - Day 2
▪️IELTS Speaking Part 2 Strategy & Sample Answer
🔺 Speaking Practice with a Native Speaker (Google Meet call)
March 28 - Day 3
▪️IELTS Speaking Part 3 Strategy & Sample Answer
▪️Speaking Practice
🔺 Live Webinar "Most Common Speaking Mistakes and How to Avoid them"
Sign up here 💥
Common speaking mistakes in this post were gathered during the last speaking session with an English native. I regularly hold such lessons for the World Speaks English community. They are free to join and I announce them on my stories.
🔹 Confusing the past and present tense
There were a few instances were people got the tense the wrong way round, this makes it hard to understand
🔹 Mispronunciation of words
This could lead to awkward situations and may mean you cannot communicate effectively. Of course, people are forgiving of foreigners, however it's best to practice pronunciation over and over to improve.
🔹 Misuse of vocabulary
Some words have more than one meaning in different contexts, so consider if it is suitable for the discussion you are involved in. Often students try to use complex words they don't fully understand and end up in awkward situations.
That's why I decided to run the free IELTS Speaking Bootcamp where we will address all these issues, and you will find out how to score 7+ on IELTS Speaking 💥
The bootcamp programme:
March 26 - Day 1
▪️Top 5 Tips for IELTS Speaking
▪️IELTS Speaking Part 1 Strategy & Sample Answer
▪️Speaking Practice
March 27 - Day 2
▪️IELTS Speaking Part 2 Strategy & Sample Answer
🔺 Speaking Practice with a Native Speaker (Google Meet call)
March 28 - Day 3
▪️IELTS Speaking Part 3 Strategy & Sample Answer
▪️Speaking Practice
🔺 Live Webinar "Most Common Speaking Mistakes and How to Avoid them"
Sign up here 💥
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Yesterday I decided to add a bonus lesson! Even more value for participants 🙏🏻
I ran a poll among the participants on what of 3 lesson options they will choose. We have 190 votes now! Need yours as well, I am sure you will benefit from one of these topics ✨
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Yesterday I decided to add a bonus lesson! Even more value for participants 🙏🏻
I ran a poll among the participants on what of 3 lesson options they will choose. We have 190 votes now! Need yours as well, I am sure you will benefit from one of these topics ✨
Register here 👈🏻
IELTS is this incredible English test that can change lives. For real ❤️
Owning to IELTS, I was able to apply and get admitted to GSOM SPbU (the best business school of Russia and Eastern Europe) and later - to CEMS (unique double-degree programme during which I studied at the St. Gallen University in Switzerland). Never paying for education!
But do you know that I didn't actually prepare for the test for months? In fact, I procrastinated a lot and only started preparation when it was 3.5 weeks left until the IELTS date! I was alone in my struggle. Had to look through dozens of resources to extract the ones worth using. Come up with several planners to find the one that worked.
But SO motivated to get into the business school of dreams for Master's that I didn't stop at anything, especially since there was no time to waste.
👉🏻 Join the next intake 👈🏻
DISCOUNTS ARE VALID UNTIL MARCH 31
Owning to IELTS, I was able to apply and get admitted to GSOM SPbU (the best business school of Russia and Eastern Europe) and later - to CEMS (unique double-degree programme during which I studied at the St. Gallen University in Switzerland). Never paying for education!
But do you know that I didn't actually prepare for the test for months? In fact, I procrastinated a lot and only started preparation when it was 3.5 weeks left until the IELTS date! I was alone in my struggle. Had to look through dozens of resources to extract the ones worth using. Come up with several planners to find the one that worked.
But SO motivated to get into the business school of dreams for Master's that I didn't stop at anything, especially since there was no time to waste.
👉🏻 Join the next intake 👈🏻
DISCOUNTS ARE VALID UNTIL MARCH 31