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SURVIVAL KIT

Toothpick - To remind you to pick the good qualities in everyone including yourself.

Rubber band - To remind you to be flexible. Things might not always go the way you want, but it can be worked out.

Band-Aid - To remind you to heal hurt feelings, either yours or someone else's.

Eraser - To remind you everyone makes mistakes. That's okay, we learn by our errors.

Candy - To remind you everyone needs a hug or a compliment everyday.

Mint - To remind you that you are worth a mint to your family & Me.

Bubble Gum - To remind you to stick with it and you can accomplish anything.

Pencil - To remind you to list your blessings every day.

Tea Bag - To remind you to take time to relax daily.

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How to learn English How to learn English Grammar?Grammar?#1Enjoy learningTry to have funWorst way to

learn anything is to relentlessly working your way through text book

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#2Begin your studies of grammar with

reading and listeningFour key skillsReading WritingListeningSpeakingSpoken grammar is not as strict as

writtenBegin with simple aspects and progress

steadily

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#3 Read, Read, Read and then Read some more

Read anything you can in English Comic book or self help book, a magazine or the instructions on a packet

Looking at the ways in which the sentences are structured

Tenses used Words used

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#4Set yourself targetsSet out to achieveLong term and short term

goalsRegularly setting targets

and assessing your progress will help

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PUBLIC SPEAKINGPUBLIC SPEAKING

Process of speaking to a group of people

StructuredDeliberateIntended to informInfluenceEntertain the listeners

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#1Know the roomBe familiar with the placeArrive earlyWalk around the speaking area and

practice

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#2Greet the audience as they arrive#3Know your materialPractice and revise#4RelaxEase the tension by doing meditation

or breathing exercise

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#5Visualize yourself giving your speechYour voice is loudYour voice is clearVisualize yourself as successful, you

will be successful

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#6Realize that people want you to

succeedAudiences want you to be interestingStimulatingInformativeEntertaining

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#7Concentrate on the message#8Turn nervousness into positive

energyGain experienceExperience builds confidenceExperience is the key to effective

speaking

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Role playRole playLearning language is a complex and

long processChallenge is making the change from

the classroom to the real worldClassroom – Mistakes are allowedSpeaking outside is completely

differentLists of memorized vocabulary are

suddenly uselessRole plays can ease the transitionStudents act out a real-life situation

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Students take on different personalities

Example – Angry neighbor, Quarrelling customer

Role plays require more imaginationPractice in a non threatening

environmentRole plays are interesting, memorable

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PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENTPERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT

Many people mistake the physical appearance and various external characteristics

Example – Height, weight, Complexion and stature

Physical appearance does matterPersonality is made up of three

aspects

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CharacterBehaviorAttitudePersonality development is the

improvement of behaviorCommunication skillInterpersonal relationshipAttitude towards life and ethics

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Character and behavior have larger impact on one’s personality

Best personality should be based on the solid foundation of character – Covey

You need to have desire and determination

You have to identify the direction for your goals

Your thoughts and ideals are very important

All power is within you – Swami Vivekananda

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7 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR 7 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR ATTITUDEATTITUDE

#1Choose to be enthusiasticThink and talk enthusiasticallyBecome enthusiastic by acting

enthusiasticYour thoughts and actions

establish your level of enthusiasm

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#2Be alive to everything you doWalk fastPut a bounce in your stepHearty handshakeGood smile radiates enthusiasmPut spirit into your speechForce yourself to act with enthusiasmAim to make the person you talk to

feel better always

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#3The power of visualizationImagination powerfully influences

successful outcomesAll peak performers visualize successBefore you try to do anything –

Visualize as doing it well

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#4Positive self talkWhat we think is 100% reflected in

how we feelReinforce your thoughts positivelyTell yourself a lot of positive thingsExample – I am healthy, I can, I will

win, It is possible for me

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#5Love othersBring encouragement, optimism and

hope to all you meetBy helping, understanding, caring,

accepting and forgiving othersSpreading joy and goodwillBeing concerned about the wishes

and desires of others

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#6Never miss 1 -5

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COMMUNICATION SKILLCOMMUNICATION SKILL

It does not refer only to the way we communicate

It includes – responding, body gestures and facial expressions

Pitch and tone of our voice and a lot of other things

Communication skills are expected from you

Example – See Job advertisements

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It creates positive impact – InterviewThree steps to improve your

communication skillObserveLearnImplement

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PRESENTATIONSharing information with a person or

a group of peopleTipsCreate a backgroundGive examples, facts and figures to

support your pointAppropriate body languageHave a conclusion

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Interview tipsInterview tips

#1Remain positive#2Leave the interviewer with at least

one thing uniqueInterview – process of rejection#3Exhibit professional behavior

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#4Do not speak negatively#5Listen during the interview#6Dress-up neatly#7Check resume thoroughly

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#8Explanation is requiredExample: I have positive attitude

#9Do not lie

#10Admit mistakes gracefully

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Do’s

Know the company, job description and other relevant details

Collect informationUnderstand the roleBe sure about the time, date and

venueHave extra copies of resume and

photo

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Suggested questions

What will be my exact role in the company?

What will be my key performance parameters?

What will be my career-path in your company?

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GROUP DISCUSSION

A Group Discussion can be defined as a

formal discussion involving 10 to 12 participants in a

group

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Why?Why?To guage the candidates

personality traitsTo identify the leadership skills in

its candidatesTo find out the assertivenessTo find out the creative abilityTo find out the reasoning abilityTo know the awareness level

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How?How?Forming groups of

10 – 12 membersTopic or situation

is givenA few minutes to

think for discussion

Discussion among themselves for 15-20 minutes

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MOST IMPORTANT TRAITSMOST IMPORTANT TRAITS• Team Player• Reasoning Ability• Leadership• Flexibility• Assertiveness• Initiative• Creativity/ Out of the box thinking• Inspiring ability• Listening• Awareness

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what should my what should my objectives be and how objectives be and how should I achieve them?should I achieve them? • Be assertive• Create chance yourself• Have good knowledge base• Structure arguments logically• Communicate clearly • Ensure that you are heard by the

evaluators• Meaningful contribution to

achieve the consensus

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MISCONCEPTIONSMISCONCEPTIONS

Speaking frequently Speaking for a long timeSpeaking lessSpeaking aggressivelyBlaming others

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Meaningful contributionMeaningful contributionHigh degree of influenceRestoring order during chaosProviding fresh directionHigh level of participationAttempts to build consensusCarry people with youTry and summarize the

discussion at the end

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FAQ 1.FAQ 1.Is it wise to take a strong Is it wise to take a strong stand either in favour or against stand either in favour or against the topic right at the start of a the topic right at the start of a Group Discussion ? Group Discussion ?

• If you are convinced say so emphatically

• You should be able to convince and carry others

• Give justification and stand later

• Do not jump into conclusion

• Examine all the points in a balanced manner

• Evaluation – “How you think?” not “ What you think”

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Faq 2.Is it a good strategy to Faq 2.Is it a good strategy to try and be the first speaker try and be the first speaker on the topic in a GD? on the topic in a GD? Speaking first is a high risk high

return strategy. It can make or mar your GD

performance It depends on how you handle itSpeak first only if you have

something sensible to say. Otherwise keep shut and let

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