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Siobhan Cox

Siobhan is an Assistant Academic Manager Adult Courses at the British Council in Hong Kong. She has over eight years of experience in teaching and training, specializing in exam preparation. She has a diploma in English language teaching.
Siobhan是英國文化協會香港的成人英語課程助理經理,擁有超過8年教學及培訓的經驗,專於教授考試預備班,並擁有英語教學文憑。

 

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【職場英語 專家教路】 如何在表現評核中取得佳績

跟應徵面試一樣,工作表現評核是現今商業世界的必要之惡。環球經濟不明朗,「打工仔」更需要展現自己對公司的價值。那麼怎樣才可以成功突顯自己的優點呢? 及早準備 聰明的員工會記下自己在一年裡的功績,利用列表一一列出自己的負責項目和工作進度。如果未能趕及建立列表,大家不妨翻查電郵紀錄,從中整理線索,過程中很可能有意外收穫,發現連自己也早已忘掉的功績! 熟悉公司文化 你對公司的文化有多了解?你公司重視的是個人業績,還是團隊精神?即使評核是建基於你個人的工作表現,但你仍然得表現像團隊的一分子。將‘I’(我)變為‘we’(我們),可令上司對你的印象加分。使用‘collaborated’(合作)、‘partnered’(夥拍)、‘shared’(分享)和‘supported’(支援)等字眼,則可提醒上司自己對公司的貢獻。以下是一些讓大家參考的例子: ...

Top tips for getting a first-rate performance review (Part 2)

In Part 1 last week, we looked at some ways to help prepare for and write up your performance review. This week we will focus on what to say in the meeting and what to do beforehand.A conversation with your boss about your performance doesn’t have to induce panic. Hopefully, the preparation you’ve done has boosted your confidence and reminded you of your accomplishments.  Before you head into that meeting, make sure to do the following. Make notesThis can help you stay on message and identify what you want to focus on. ...

Top tips for getting a first-rate performance review (Part 1)

Just like job interviews, performance reviews are a necessary evil in today’s business world. And, in this time of global economic uncertainty, it is more important than ever for employees to prove their value to their companies. So how do you put your best foot forward? ...