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Four Useful Expressions with the Word “Time” 1. On time — вовремя, по расписанию, в назначенное время Example: I’m very punctual, so I’m really angry when my colleagues are not on time. — Я очень пунктуален, поэтому сержусь, когда коллеги опаздывают. 2. In time — вовремя, успеть вовремя Example: Luckily we have reached the airport in…

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Four Useful Expressions with the Word “Time” 1. To take up time — занимать время Example: About these papers, Ms. Jones, I hate to take up your time, but… — По поводу этих документов, г-н Джонс. Мне не хочется отнимать у вас время, но… 2. To waste time  — терять, напрасно тратить время Example: Come…

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Ideas for Setting Objectives in Your Career Identify Your Skills Identifying the skills that you excel in (проявлять способности, преуспевать), that you developed at work, and gained through education and experience is an idea to help you set your career objectives. Identify various skills and the occupations best suited to (соответствующие) your skills. They could be general,…

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Ideas for Setting Objectives in Your Career Use the S.M.A.R.T. Technique An idea for a technique to set your career objectives is by listing specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and timely — S.M.A.R.T. steps. Keep your objectives specific (определенный, с учетом специфики), such as completing an online Microsoft Excel tutorial by next month. Set the training…

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Ideas for Setting Objectives in Your Career Whether you strive (стремиться) to become an astronaut, nurse or telecommunications specialist, to get there takes education, experience, personal commitments (личная инициатива, личное участие) and a plan of career objectives. Setting career objectives forces you to think about which field you want and can realistically achieve in the future. If…

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How Twitter Impacts Customer Awareness For many businesses, using social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook as a public relations tool is vital (очень важно). A business with an effective social media strategy can reach new audiences, connect with customers and similar businesses and be considered tech-savvy (технически подкованный, грамотный) by maintaining a Twitter account.…

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How Twitter Impacts Customer Awareness Build Relationships When your company has a Twitter account, you can see what customers are saying about you and engage with them (поддерживаете контакт с ними) on their terms. If someone tweets a complaint or compliment, you’re able to see it and respond to it appropriately. People appreciate when a brand…

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How Twitter Impacts Customer Awareness Twitter has evolved into (превратиться, стать) a major social media platform that brands use to connect with customers. This social networking site allows companies to interact with customers in a relaxed manner, helping to form a deeper relationship. Twitter offers many benefits (преимущество, выгода) to companies, so if your customers are on…

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How to Get Credibility at the Workplace 1. Stop asking for favors. Never lead a request for help with, “Will you do me a favor?” (окажите мне услугу, будьте другом) Instead, say, “What do you think the best solution for this problem is?” Invite input (вклад, участие) without acting as if you want your employees…

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How to Get Credibility at the Workplace The dynamics of the workplace can play a significant role in how the employees of a small business interact with one another. If trust and credibility erodes (падает доверие, подрывается авторитет), relationships become strained (напряженные) and productivity ebbs (продуктивность уменьшается). According to a 2009 article published by “U.S.…