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ENGLISH LESSON 2Lana Voynova
BRIDGE TO CAMPUSAugust 17, 2014
REVIEW•What we covered yesterday
•Any confusion or outstanding questions?
•Your wish for today
QUIZ ONE
The PM asked me, the UX designer to move the touch base above the utilization of their time to make the most of the desktop space and to make sure the change is reflected in the wire-frames by End of Day even though I have enough to work on and have been working Over Time all week.
QUIZ ONE
The Project Manager asked me, the User Experience designer to move the check in above the visible line to make the most of the desktop space and to make sure the change is reflected in the wire-frames by End of Day even though I have enough to work on and have been working Over Time all week.
GRAMMAR
MOST COMMON MISTAKES•Then / Than
•Who / whom
•Your / you’re
•When to use an apostrophe
•Their, there, they’re
http://theoatmeal.com/comics/apostrophe http://theoatmeal.com/comics/who_vs_whomhttp://theoatmeal.com/comics/semicolon http://theoatmeal.com/comics/misspelling
LETS TRY ITI work more ___ everyone I know, even back ___ when I had a cold.
then / than
LETS TRY ITI work more than everyone I know, even back then when I had a cold.
LETS TRY ITI’m not one ___ sticks my nose into anyone else(?) business, but with ___did you go out for Thirsty Thursday?
who / whom
LETS TRY ITI’m not one who sticks my nose into anyone else’s business, but with whom did you go out for Thirsty Thursday?
LETS TRY ITMy clients and ___ secretarie(?) are driving me crazy, ___ business hours are non-existent, it’s like ___ vampires as ___ sending me email(?) at 3 in the morning pointing out mistakes here and ___.
their / there / they’re
LETS TRY ITMy clients and their secretaries are driving me crazy, their business hours are non-existent, it’s like they’re vampires as they’re sending me emails at 3 in the morning pointing out mistakes here and there.
SELL YOURSELF
COVER LETTER•Short - grab attention in 10 seconds
•Opening hook (storytelling)
•Back-up your claim
•Don’t repeat your resume
•Have a goal
•Check grammar
http://www.businessinsider.com/the-new-rules-of-the-modern-cover-letter-2013-10http://theundercoverrecruiter.com/5-rules-keeping-your-cover-letter-simple-and-effective/
DO’S DON’TS•Dress for the job want not the
job you have
•Admit to forgetting or not
knowing something
•Ask to see work, favorite proj-
ects and ask ask questions
•Ask about process and what
your day-to-day will be like
•Act aloof
•Ask about $*
•Ask or reply to personal or in-
appropriate questions
•Dwell on the negative
•Brag or be obnoxious
•Rely on internet, transport,
printers or supplies
*depends on situation
INTERVIEW•Research on the Company
•Body Language
•Know Your Resume
•Be Prepared To “Face the Music”
•Take your Time
•Leave a Positive Impression (no matter what)
INTERVIEW SOMEONE
•Interviewer has looked at your resume
•Opening hook (storytelling)
•Back-up your claim
•Don’t repeat your resume
•Have a goal
•Check grammar
INTERVIEW RULES
QUIZ: WORK JARGON 2
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2192490/The-10-office-phrases-drive-mad.htmlhttp://joymachine.typepad.com/northern_planner/2011/02/agency-client-speak-translated.htmlhttp://www.forbes.com/pictures/mee45hgmh/the-most-annoying-business-slang/
Its a No Brainer
It’s On My Radar
Flagged It
Thirsty Thursday
Above / Below Line
All Hands On Deck
Thought Leadership
On-boarding
Pain Point
Guerrilla
Takeaway
WIP
Alignment
Big Wig
Native Ads
QUIZ: WORK JARGON 2Its a No Brainer: its so simple or easy
It’s On My Radar: I know what I have to do
Flagged It: I have noticed it but cant do it now
Thirsty Thursday: At work drinking or happy hour
Above / Below the line: mass audience vs minor
All Hands On Deck: everyone must participate
Thought Leadership: People who come up with ideas
On-boarding: getting new hires on new people acquainted
Pain Point: This is bad for the project, its an issue
Guerrilla: done without authori-zation
Takeaway: main points after a meeting
WIP: work in progress
Alignment: do we all un-derstand each other
Big Wig: someone up the food chain
Native Advertising: does not seem like an ad
BREAK
•Same or following Day•Mention a part in conversation •Keep It Short•Can be dual or personal
•Show excitement•Follow up•How can you help?
•Show excitement•Future outlook•Next steps
Thank You Email
No MaybeYes
Did You Get The Job?
NEGOTIATION TERMS•Finding a middle point
•Meeting in the middle
•Finding balance
•Solution that satisfies us both
•Come to an agreement
•Price depends on...
•Anything!
STORYTELLING 2•Have a hook
•Elevator Pitch
•Always say yes
•Re-visit your theme
•Have a clear call to action
http://fwdlabs.com/blog/story-is-the-new-black-3-storytelling-rules-to-follow/http://fwdlabs.com/blog/pitch-perfect-5-rules-for-telling-stories-with-your-pitch/http://www.storyshelter.com/blog/power-of-storytelling/
OPENING STATEMENT•You want to get a job prospect’s attention
•Pitching a project
•Setting up an idea
CLOSING STATEMENT•This is why I...
•This is why I need...
•I would like you to...
BADNEUTRAL
GOOD
WHICH IS IT?•Sucks
•Boring
•Horrible
•Blame
•Mistake
•Error
•Fault
•Responsibility
•Guilty
•Beat around the bush
•Avoid
•Don’t like
•Forgettable
•Regret
•Belittle
•Under the bridge
•In agreement
•Edit
CONFLICT RESOLUTION•Come to an agreement
•Misunderstanding
•Underestimate
•Re-organize
•Re-visit
•Escalate this
•Both parties are satisfied
•Going forward
•Additional support
•Pain-points
•Sore subject
•Delicate situation
SAYING GOODBYE
POINTS TO REMEMBER•Don’t be too negative
•Tell the truth
•Give time
•Leave on a high note
http://www.docstoc.com/article/166307988/How-to-Quit-Your-Job-Without-Burning-Bridges
LEAVING EXCERCISE•Tell your superior you are leaving a job / project
•Tell the why you are leaving
•Tell them how you will make it easier for them going forward
PHRASES FROM TODAY•Burn Bridges
•Re-consider
•High Note
•Beat around the bush
•All hands on deck
•Responsibility
•Going forward
•CYA
•Hand-Over
•Negotiation
ONE ON ONE
HELP ME WITH...•Your biggest paint point
•Finding new ways to say something
•Understand a process
REVIEW•Did we address your concerns?
•Outstanding topic questions?
•Feel free to reach out! ?
behance.net/lanamaniac
linkedin.com/in/lanavoynova
@lanamaniac
New York, NY
CПАСИБО!
Always remember
to C.Y.A.