Error correction, when done properly, helps your students learn without them losing confidence. This article includes some simple approaches to the correction of writing and speaking, which will help the ESL teacher and student.
When you really do need a customer to carry out a lengthy set of instructions on their own, use numbers or bullet points. Say, for instance, you need the customer to perform a traceroute to help you troubleshoot why a certain page is loading slowly, and you’ve already exhausted the ot...
I speak French, German, and Spanish, and I’m busy working on learning Russian and Chinese. One of the things I’ve learned is if you say something in your limited language and someone doesn’t seem to understand it, rephrase it and say it again. If they still don’t understand, reph...
Using an Unprofessional Email Address Use a professional email address, ideally one that includes your name. Avoid using nicknames or non-professional email services that will turn hiring managers away. Lying or Exaggerating Qualifications Be honest about your experience and qualifications. If you misre...
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Trust erodes even more if a brand uses BCC as it comes across as unprofessional. Coming across as spam. Spammers use BCC as it’s a quick and easy way to send a mass email, and there’s no cost incurred for the spammer. Questions about why you used BCC and whether there was any ...
Adding a video to your profile is optional. But if you do, creating a high-quality video that highlights your expertise is key. If your video is off-topic or unprofessional, the video could hurt rather than help your chances of landing a project. ...
1. BCC looks unprofessional Although using BCC in Gmail is a good workaround if you don’t regularly send out mass email campaigns, it’s not as elegant as other email marketing automation tools and features available. While recipients will not be able to see who else is receiving the email...
When I get emails like this, they feel insincere and unprofessional. Like the other person just wants something from me. Don’t write emails like that! Come from a place of connection. A generic email to avoid might be: “Hi, Mike! I came across your website and thought you had some...
Don’tdo this. You can’t make money from a free blog, you can’t build a big audience, people don’t read or trust free blogs, it’s restrictive with the design you can do. All-in-all, it’s unprofessional. I literally never open blogs that say .blogspot.com or .wordpress.com,...