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Quick Thinks: Ace Your Interview
Episode 320
Vocabulary
brand (verb)
- Definition:
- Definition: to create a clear idea about yourself or something so other people recognize and remember you
- Example from the episode:
- “Example from the episode: “So today, I'd love to share with you some best practices around how to prepare for job interviews and any time you have to brand yourself and talk about what you do and how to differentiate yourself from others.””
- Example sentence:
- “Example sentence: “She brands herself as a friendly teacher.””
claim (noun)
- Definition:
- Definition: a statement that says something is true
- Example from the episode:
- “Example from the episode: “A theme is simply a claim.””
- Example sentence:
- “Example sentence: “The student's claim surprised the teacher.””
third-party (adjective)
- Definition:
- Definition: coming from someone who is not directly involved
- Example from the episode:
- “Example from the episode: “These are third-party voices that support you and what you're talking about.””
- Example sentence:
- “Example sentence: “A third-party company fixed the problem.””
small talk (idiom)
- Definition:
- Definition: short, friendly conversation about easy topics like the weather
- Example from the episode:
- “Example from the episode: “So in a job interview, in an opportunity where we get to share about ourselves, maybe making small talk or at some kind of networking event, you want to avoid just rambling and listing.””
- Example sentence:
- “Example sentence: “We made small talk about the rain.””