25- Business Vocabulary

There is a trend that is popular in the business world today. Some people believe that competition is the best way to boost productivity. No matter what line of work you are in, it is very likely that this approach will backfire.

First, teamwork is much better than competition. When you use the approach that everyone is working for the common good of the company, more will get done. When the sense of competition is eliminated, each person will want to contribute his very best simply because it is his place to do so. He will not feel that he must outdo his coworkers, which in turn will increase the feeling of teamwork. When everyone is working as a team, and working toward a common goal, productivity will increase.

Second, everyone needs to feel that he is valued. This is as true in the workplace as anywhere else. The best employee, and the employee who gets more done, is the one who believes that his work is appreciated.

Another factor in increasing productivity is to reduce the amount of tension, friction, and conflict in the workplace. When there are employees who make a point of not getting along with others, expecting someone else to do their jobs for them, or simply being difficult to be around on a regular basis, these kinds of problems should be dealt with as quickly as possible. All it takes is one or two people who like to argue, or shirk their responsibilities onto others, to turn any workplace into an uncomfortable place where no one can concentrate on doing their jobs. It is important to eliminate these problems so that everyone in the workplace can get things done.

Productivity is at its best in the workplace where everyone present gets along. This does not mean wasting time with unnecessary chatting and visiting. Simply acknowledging that everyone is there for the same purpose is usually enough.

The workplace should be a place where every employee feels comfortable. It should be a place where everyone knows that his coworkers all have the same goals in mind. When each person knows that he is a valuable part of the company, and a valuable part of the team, each person will feel more confident and will be more productive.

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Questions for a job interview

11- Why did you choose this career?

Por que você escolheu essa carreira?
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12- Can you explain this gap in your employment history?

Você pode explicar essa lacuna em seu hitórico de trabalho?

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13- How well do you work with people? Do you prefer working alone or in teams?

Como você se relaciona com as pessoas? Você prefere trabalhar sozinha ou em equipe?

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14- How would you evaluate your ability to deal with conflict?

Como você avalia sua habilidade de lidar com conflitos.

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15- Have you ever had difficulty with a supervisor? How did you resolve the conflict?

Você já teve dificuldade com um supervisor? Como você resolveu o problema?

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16- What's more important to you -- the work itself or how much you're paid for doing it.

O que tem mais importãncia pra você , o trabalho em si ou o quanto você recebe para realizá-lo?

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17- What do you consider to be your greatest strengths and weaknesses?

O que você considera ser seus pontos fortes e fracos?

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18- How would a good friend describe you?

Como um grande amigo descreveria você?

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19- Describe the best job you've ever had.

Descreva o melhor emprego que você já teve.

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20- Describe the best supervisor you've ever had.

Descreva o melhor supervisor que você já teve.

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