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Jeremy Donovan’s Advice: How To Be A Good Speaker
Most of you have probably heard of the TED talks. Jeremy Donovan is a man who discovered his true passion very early in life and has devoted his time and effort to exploring the science of human communication. He asked himself: what makes a good speaker and a high quality speech? Why do people sink their teeth into some ideas more than others? How to generate good ideas and how to spread them? He has summed up his knowledge and conclusions in an interesting book called How to Deliver a TED Talk.
Top 5 Innovation Trends Of 2016
Trends are more valuable now than ever. They help us make sense of all of the information we receive on a daily basis and create a framework for how we understand rapid change. According to Trend Watching, there are five major trends that are reshaping customer expectations in 2016 and beyond. These trends are a handful of near-future fragments of the Bigger Picture.
Rookie Mistakes That Hold You Back From Getting Hired Or Promoted
This article is the third in a four part mini-series called ‘Become a Pro in the Hot Seat at the Job Interview’, prepared by Shea Ki founder of Upgrade My Interview™especially for YT magazine. This time you will discover the most frequently made interview rookie mistakes to avoid before, during, and after your job interview.
International Youth Leadership Conference In Prague
IYLC opened applications for annual conference in Prague. The event will be held from 3rd of January to 8th of January 2016. Young people from around the world will meet to sharpen their leadership skills to tackle global issues. Deadline to apply is December 15th.
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Opportunity To Volunteer In The Democratic Republic Of Congo
The Bonobo Conservation Project of World Wide Fund for Nature is looking for a volunteer for the term of 6 months at least to support their research and ecotourism activities with two groups of habituated bonobos. Deadline to apply is December 17th.
Join Girls20 Summit 2016 In China
G(irls) 20, globally active organization which aims to place girls and women at the heart of the economic decision making, has opened applications for Girls20 Summit 2016 in China. Participation is fully funded. Deadline to apply is January 15.
Crush Your Next Job Or Internship Interview
This article is the second in a four part mini-series called ‘Become a Pro in the Hot Seat at the Job Interview’, prepared by Shea Ki founder of Upgrade My Interview™especially for YT magazine. This time you will discover few secrets from a hiring boss on how to crush your next job or internship interview.
Four Ways You Might Be Tanking Your Job Interview
How to ace a job interview? What does an employer want to see in a young job seeker? Here are tips from an expert with over a decade of experience in developing and managing youth employment programs in the U.S. This article is the first in a four part mini-series called ‘Become a Pro in the Hot Seat at the Job Interview’, prepared by Shea Ki founder of Upgrade My Interview™especially for YT magazine.
Traveling The World On A Motorcycle: The Amazing Story Of Alex Chacón!
People are traveling more often nowadays. And there are travelers, like Alex Chacón, who travel around the world on a motorcycle. It might sound crazy, but he actually managed to drive 128,000 miles in more than 40 countries on 5 continents. In this interview, we asked Alex some questions to learn more about his passion for traveling, his Modern Moto Diaries and his most valuable travel companion: his motorcycle!
Voluntary Research Internship In The UK
Plan international, a child rights organization working with communities in many countries to alleviate child poverty, offer a voluntary internship for young people around the world who demonstrate excellent analytical and communication skills. Deadline to apply is December 3.
How To Supercharge Your Social Impact
Does it feel like despite all the time, energy and resources your organization is putting into addressing a health or social issue, you’re not making meaningful progress? Did you create a campaign that looked great on paper, but didn’t result in any kind of actual change? If business as usual is not getting you anywhere, it’s time to change your approach.
Pictures You Want To Live In
Interview with a Belorussian artist about fairy tales, growing up, drawing technique and dusty couches.
Top 7 Free Ways To Prepare For (And Pass!) Your IELTS Exam
There are many costs associated with taking a language exam, especially if it’s a household name such as IELTS or Cambridge. However, spending money on tutors or dozens of books can be avoided if you are truly dedicated to studying one way or another. Study International has concocted a list of free ways to prepare for your IELTS exam.
Interview With A Unique Alaskan Artist: Drew Michael
In the first part of the Interview with a Unique Alaskan Artist series, we talked with Drew Michael about his artistic vision, his love for Alaskan culture and the different stories told by his pieces and his masks. In part II of the interview, we asked Drew a few more questions about his passion for giving back to his community, the challenges he faces throughout his work and the ambitions that keep him moving forward.
Amnesty’s First Online Course On Freedom Of Expression
Amnesty International, the global human rights organization has now entered the e-learning world. Free registration for the first Massive Online Open Course (MOOC) Human Rights: The Right to Freedom of Expression is now open and the course started on November 17 and end on December 9.
Unfair Practices That Feed On Unemployment
A business idiom says that every circumstance may be turned to one’s advantage. High unemployment rates are no exception. The following overview describes unfair, though commonplace, practices that feed off of high unemployment and may also cause it to enter into a vicious circle. Beware of them during your next job interview.
Voluntary Internship In The UK
Plan International, an independent child rights and humanitarian organisation committed to children living a life free of poverty, violence and injustice, is seeking an intern to support the team to work towards the brand objectives during an intense implementation phase. It is 12 week voluntary internship. However, £6 daily lunch allowance and reasonable travel expenses will be covered by the organisers. Deadline to apply is November 27th.
How The Most “Purchasable” Industry Helps Us To Learn
Gone are the days of watching a great movie when all of a sudden, in the middle of the most intense part of the action, a commercial break would interrupt. That was the moment when (if you weren’t by any chance working in advertising) you began to hate commercials.
The Classroom Of The Future
The classroom of the future will not be a place where the teacher sits at a desk in the front of the classroom with the students neatly aligned in rows. Learning technologies and evolving pedagogical methods are not only changing the way we teach, but the physical environments we teach in.























