Filling out a job application can be stressful for many different reasons. First, you might be worried about making a mistake on it or whether or not you will get the job. Then there are the questions on it that aren’t clear or the use of words or phrases that you don’t recognize. This might …
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A truckload of business expressions is present in the English language. Some are fairly easy to make use of and understand, while others – not so. Sometimes, this painful fact may put us at the end of our wits because we are likely to get confused about which one is the best for a particular …
With increasing digitalization and exponential advancements in the world of telecommunications, one might assume that phone numbers, out of all things, have been brought into conformity with a standard. But that is really not the case. Phone numbers around the world have varying lengths and structures. These variations are not only present across countries but …
Ending emails and letters can be quite challenging for some because choosing the best sign-off message is a tricky task. One of the most commonly confused sign-off or closing remarks in English is “yours truly.” “Yours truly” is quite special because it can be interpreted either as too formal or too casual. To know more …
It’s often easy to think of big gestures and plan them, especially if they are for someone dear. However, small gestures are often overlooked and these are the acts that make all the difference. One such seemingly small gesture is writing a ‘thank you’ note after attending a dinner. It is only fair to admit …
Gratitude is driven either by real kindness or by the need to show others that we care about them; whatever the real motivation is, we carry out gratitude-related actions every day. We show gratitude when someone gives us food to eat. We show gratitude when someone offers us a seat, and we show gratitude even …
Whether you’re a civilian or a soldier, you can always show respect to others by carrying out a certain greeting behavior, notwithstanding the language you use. And, whether you run into a friend, a family member, a boss, or a colleague, your short and sweet greeting will always be appreciated and admired. Although greeting people …
What does an entry-level financial analyst do? Of course, this will vary from organization to organization, but in your first job in this position, you will probably do things like gather data and maintain spreadsheets. This will be a stepping stone to positions where you will work more closely with investors and make predictions that …
English expressions come from all over the world. This isn’t surprising when considering the rise and spread of English as a global language. They also come from all different time periods. Sometimes, these older expressions have surprising staying power. Usually, this is the case for expressions that come from literature. Today, we’ll look at an …