Friday, September 27, 2013

How to Pronounce Horse_ebooks (video)

Browsing trough youtube & I came across this interesting video -

(very interesting nevertheless)



What do think?

(video is from YouTube User "pronunciationbook")

Monday, September 23, 2013

10 Tricky Interview Questions and How To Answer Them.

Do job interviews make you nervous? Scared of being asked a question you don’t know how to answer? Don’t stress; practice! Preparing for tough interview questions ahead of time will help you respond with confidence and enthusiasm during the real thing. This article presents 10 tricky interview questions with example answers to help you master the interview and get the job.

First off, interviews are not how we normally communicate with people. It is a very structured, formal process, because the employer has a limited time period for interviews to take place. It might seem to you like their questions are meant to trip you up on purpose; in reality, they are designed to help them decide if you are a good fit for the company and whether or not to make an offer of employment to you. Interviewing is a skill that requires practice to master, and it starts by knowing what kinds of questions are asked.


There are two flavors of interview questions: standard and behavioral. Standard interview questions are self-explanatory and straightforward, such as, “Tell me about yourself” and “Why do you want this job?” Behavioral (sometimes called “situational”) questions are more difficult and require you to recall a specific work-related example from your past that makes you qualified for the present position.
Although you won’t know exactly what the interview questions will be, it helps to write down a list of your strengths, skills, and accomplishments, and then think of situations where you demonstrated them, so that they will be fresh in your mind.

Keep in mind that there isn’t a right or wrong answer to a behavioral question. The interviewer is most interested in how you answer, to determine how you will react or behave under certain circumstances. This lets them see if you are a good fit within the company’s culture. During the interview, take time to think about your answer before responding, and ask the interviewer to repeat or clarify the question if you don’t understand. Be specific in your response, but try to deliver it in about 60 seconds.

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Sunday, September 22, 2013

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Hints for Homeowners: Readying a Home for Sale

(The following was taken from a local real estate guide. I am not a real estate expert or claim to be an expert on the subject, so make your own evaluations in regard to the information provided. Thanks.)

When it comes to selling a home, curb appeal plays a big role. In real estate, it's typical to ignore the old adage "Don't judge a book by it's cover" & keep driving if you see a home for sale that doesn't instantly catch your eye. As important as curb appeal can be, it's no more or less important than what's on the inside of a home. After all, if what's on the inside doesn't match or exceed what's on the outside, chances of a sale are slim. For those about to put their house on the market, consider the following tips for ensuring your home's interior is as appealing as its exterior.

- Store some furniture or bulky items: This is often referred to as "staging" wherein a homeowner removes furniture or other items in an effort to make a home appear more spacious to prospective buyers. It's perfectly legal & commonplace, particularly among sellers who have lived in a house for a long period of time & have years of clutter to account for. Store items with a nearby storage facility. As an added benefit, with some of the bulkier items now gone, it will be easier to clean the interior before each open house.

- Consider repainting: Stronger colours might have appealed to you or your family over the years, but they might be too strong for prospective buyers. Though most buyers will simply repaint anyway, they might be more inclined to consider your house if the stronger coloured walls are repainted with neutral colours, such as beige or white. Also paint over walls where paint has become stained or deteriorated. Not doing so will give the impression that the house was not well taken care of, a big red flag for buyers.

- Remove keepsakes or knick knacks: Much like removing large furniture can make a family room or den seem larger, removing keep sakes & knick knacks from the foyer or kitchen can make those roomes appear more spacious as well. Since you'll be moving out anyway, this isn't a bad way to get a head start on packing.

Clean out the garage: Garages were once primarily used to park cars. However, garages are also used for storage. A cluttered garage won't help sell a house. An empty or clean garage, however, will appear very spacious & stick in a buyer's mind.

- Fix leaky faucets & shower heads: Leaky faucets & shower heads have a way of becoming unnoticeable background noise if you live in a home long enough. This makes them easy to ignore. However to prospective buyers , such leaks & noises will be noticeable immediatley. Fix all leaks before showing your house.

- Replqace old doorknobs & cabinet handles: Some things about a home tend to remain fixed in a buyer's mind more than others. Old cabinet handles or doorknobs that stick out might be nostalgic to a seller, but might mean something entirely different (namely, neglect) to a buyer. Do a run through of all the little things & fixthem up before showing your house.

Want more tips? Check out my other "Hints for Homeowners: Tips For A Successful Self Move" post)