27 May 10 How to Learn Spoken English?
Perhaps you lost many good job opportunities for your poor English speaking. If I am not wrong even many good institutions rejected you at the personal interview for your English. Don’t let just a verbal language skill jeopardize your whole career. If English is a foreign language for you, don’t be embarrassed. You are not born with that language. Follow these few valuable small tips to develop a better hold on spoken English.
- First of all shed the fear of speaking English. Unless you can overcome the fear of speaking in public you won’t learn. Don’t get demoralized seeing others reaction towards your speaking. Don’t be afraid of committing of mistakes. Always remember, failures are the pillars of success. So go ahead, and speak. More you talk, more you improve. Read out loud. Hearing will reinforce your memory. Record your voice and play it later. Check how it sounds and where you went wrong.
- Start with simple English. Use easy and concise vocabulary. Keep sentences short. While you speak maintain the clarity of voice.
- Everyday read English at least for 30 minutes. Read newspaper, journal, novel, poem, short story, article whatever you like. Start with the easy ones and gradually progress towards difficulty.
- Don’t get tempted to use idioms and proverbs you hardly know. You may convey completely wrong meaning to the audience. Moreover many non-English people may not be able to interpret it.
- Don’t swallow the dictionary. It looks quite silly when people are tempted to use big mouthful difficult words where a simple word could easily fit in.
- Interact with English speaking friends and colleagues more often. Friends who have enrolled in English speaking courses are a good source of learning. Talk to them more often; carefully watch while they speak. Even if you fall short of words continue talking. They will be more likely to help you.
- Develop your written skill too. Unless you have a decent command on the vocabulary you won’t be able to communicate.
- Watch English movies, television serials, news. Carefully follow the accent. Following fluent good English will unknowingly influence yours. Try singing English songs.
- Brush up English grammar. It will strengthen your speaking. Revise tense, parts of speech, articles, form of verb.
- Always carry a pocket dictionary. Whenever new word strikes you, make yourself familiar with it.
- Learn a new word every day. Learn its meaning, pronunciation. Make it a daily practice and soon your vocabulary will be rich.
- Go more often to English clubs, pubs, shops, cafes where people converse in English only. Mixing up with English people will definitely help your verbal skill.
Will you still think learning spoken English is a big job? It’s as easy as any other language. All you have to do is hold your patience and follow the tips; as nothing will happen overnight. Stay focused and dedicated. Soon you will be master of it.
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29 Oct 09 Getting Better Information Technology Jobs
Information Technology is an industry that’s constantly moving and evolving. If you find yourself standing still for a long period of time in your career, that’s not usually the best sign. The worst thing that can happen in a career field like this, that’s constantly in flux, is for your skill set to become obsolete. So you should always be on the look out for a better job. Not only for what you can get from that job, but also what you can put in to make a better name for yourself.
One of the best ways to get your name out there, and get some vital skills with IT and people skills, is through volunteer work. Go local and find places in your community that could use your help. Word of mouth can spread far, and you never know what sort of a connection you could make by donating your time. So keep an eye out, or inquire at some local non-profit groups in your community.
Also be sure to brush up on your certifications from time to time. You have to make sure that your main certifications are always up to date on the latest technology. Falling behind means you’ll also fall behind in the job market. It’s pretty hard to get ahead, and find a good job when you don’t have the necessary skills.
Explore new opportunities. If you hit one glass ceiling, move on to a different company, or try out a different type of work within the field. Sometimes you have to feel out the territory to find the task that you are best suited for. But once you find that aspect that you can excel at, that’s your opportunity for advancement, and the best jobs available.
The real key is just not giving up, and always trying to get better. Only by constantly updating your certifications and obtaining all the experience you can will you be successful. Use those opportunities to network yourself among your peers, as the friend you make today could get you that dream job tomorrow.
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14 Oct 09 Developing A Career In Sales
When your career involves sales, you are directly in control of your own destiny. If your income is driven by how much you can sell a service or product, you get back exactly the effort that you exert. Which means, as long as you are a hard worker, your career will be a success. So if sales is a target career for you, instead of waiting for the skills to be taught to you, take the initiative to better yourself as soon as possible. The better you get at making yourself money, the more money you’ll have faster.
Look around you for starters. Try to find helpful books at your local bookstore. Even look to the colleges in the area and see if anybody teaches a course related to your field. Anything that helps you become a better seller is a plus. This career is dependant upon your ability, so it only makes sense that you would strive to have all the education that you can muster.
Of course a path such as college or career coaching will require an investment of money and time on your part, but having the info is much better than the alternative. An education is never a bad thing. The accolades might not guarantee a good job, but the knowledge will. You’ll still have to work hard at what you do, but you’ll know where to put your efforts. That information is invaluable.
Finally, try to find an entry level job that affords you the chance to work with a real industry professional. Whether the job doesn’t pay well, or even just an unpaid internship, take advantage of either. As long as there’s room for advancement, or a good training manager, either will be beneficial. Remember, it’s okay to give a job a shot, if you aren’t offered the salary you want. Take advantage of the quick experience, the knowledge you can gain, and the opportunity for advancement. As long as you work hard to sell, you are guaranteed to be successful.
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