Teaching Matters: Introducing Informational Interviews to Your Advanced ESL Class
April 3, 2018
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“You have to know how to accept rejection and reject acceptance.” – Ray Bradbury (1920-2012), American author Speaking skills – in particular interview skills –…
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Job Interviews: How to Answer Authentically to the Toughest Questions
February 13, 2018
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“Strong waves make strong sailors.” – English proverb Why do so many hiring managers ask open-ended questions in job interviews? What possibilities – and perils…
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Job Interviews: Why Authentic Conversation is Key to Success
February 6, 2018
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“Hiring is a manager’s most important job.” – Peter F. Drucker (1909-2005), American management consultant and author How do many job seekers self-sabotage during interviews?…
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Job Interviews: Asking Better Questions – from the Hiring Seat
July 22, 2017
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“Hiring is a manager’s most important job.” –Peter F. Drucker (1909-2005), American management consultant Can you put yourself in the shoes of a manager looking…
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Job Interviews: Asking Questions Matters for Applicants Too!
June 15, 2017
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“A wise man’s questions contain half the answer.” —Solomon ibn Gabriol (1022-1070), Jewish philosopher Ask more. Know more. Share more. Create Compelling Conversations. That’s our…
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Chimayo Press Catalog Spotlight: Compelling Conversations for Fundraisers
October 12, 2016
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Chimayo Press’s Fall 2016 catalog is here, featuring four new titles in addition to our previous collection. Featured in this week’s catalog spotlight: the game-changing Compelling…
Read MoreTeaching Matters: Explaining the concept of skill in relation to the workplace
March 24, 2016
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“In business for yourself, not by yourself.” ~Ray Kroc (1902-1984), McDonald’s founder How do people get jobs in the United States? Internship season is almost upon…
Read MorePracticing Interview Skills, Staging a Mock Job Interview and Self Evaluation
November 20, 2015
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Finding work is not always an easy thing, particularly in an uncertain economy such as that of the United States. But how does one get a…
Read MoreChanging Work Titles & Greater Equality
November 6, 2015
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“Habits change into character.” ~Ovid (43 BCE-17 CE), Ancient Roman poet Which is correct: fireman or firefighter? The answer is both! But one has been…
Read MoreCompelling American Conversations – Teacher Edition Comes Out!
October 30, 2015
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“Our progress as a nation can be no swifter than our progress in education. The human mind is our fundamental resource.” ~ John F. Kennedy…
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