We Filipinos always pride ourselves as the better English speakers in Asia. Of course, the Singaporeans, Malaysians, and Indians would contest that. No bother. English had been appropriated by many other non-native English speakers, that some had proposed to spell English as English, and that it could be plural – Englishes. While we have our […]
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The expression “don’t give me the attitude” is negative – it is said of someone who is acting up, or being snippety or difficult, but attitude is important when you are applying for a job. According to jobstreet.com, attitude is among the top three factors for hiring, topping even one’s field of specialization and asking […]
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So you speak well with an excellent command of English. You have printed out a power resume complete with an impressive cover letter. You think you will most likely ace your first job interview. But wait, there’s more. Sure, a well-prepared application letter and resume will help prospective employers notice you, and increase your chances […]
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