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English for professional use

Use English with confidence in your workplace and when looking for your ideal job. The British Council and cpjobs have teamed up to bring you expert advice on English use in a range of professional situations. ...
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不要一味說I think了 — 超實用英文表達意見用法

每次用英文表達意見時,都只會說 I think 作開場白?想提出不同的看法或反對意見,但不知道怎樣表達才清楚而不失大方?今天不妨學習幾個英文口語中常見的表達方式,日後在對談中靈活運用,就再不用重複說 I think 了! ...

CV與求職信實用英語──範本、例子及撰寫竅訣

CV 和附信寫得恰如其分,是求職者通向面試階段至關重要的一步。CV 務求精簡,一頁為好,不宜超過兩頁。列出工作經驗時,可以選用筆記形式代替完整句子,例如 Organized adventure package tours for large groups, trained and supervised new staff members, maintained partner relationships. Showed ability to work well as part of a team. ...

Handling difficult colleagues and customers - Part 2

In Part 1 last week, we looked at useful strategies to help you when dealing with difficult people at work. Here are more tips to better prepare yourself for the next conflict you face at work. ...

Handling difficult colleagues and customers - Part 1

Do you have a colleague that misses every deadline? Had to deal with angry customers with endless complaints? A workmate or manager that criticises your work? We all have to deal with difficult people in our lives, but how do we handle them while remaining professional at work? Here are some tips to help you next time you’re faced with a challenging situation. ...

Using the correct tone in formal emails (Part 2)

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Using the correct tone in formal emails (Part 1)

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How to speak positively about your weaknesses (Part 2)

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How to speak positively about your weaknesses (Part 1)

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