November 2015 - AWO Study Center

Careers
Agents, Employment, Jobs, Recruitment

21Nov

The Benefits of Using a Recruitment Agent

If you are the Human Resource manager in a company, you have no doubt been through tough times when trying to find the right person for a job vacancy. It is an ironic phenomenon where even though there are people looking for jobs and companies having vacancies, these two parties often don’t connect.

In a situation such as the above, it is best for a company to get in touch with a recruitment firm. Such companies specialize in connecting job seekers with the appropriate companies and, therefore, they will be able to get you a suitable candidate for the vacant position.

Why Use a Recruitment Consultant?

The main benefits of using a recruitment company are that it makes your life much easier, and you can concentrate on more pressing matters in your own business.If you need to hire someone and decide to do it by yourself, you will have first to advertise it in the papers and maybe the internet. Then you will get a ton of application where you have to read and go through to find those who are qualified for the position. When you use a recruitment service, all this work is done for you. They, in fact, will have a database of job seekers and may be able to match one of them with your requirement almost immediately. They will even do a pre-screening interview so that they only send you the cream of the crop so that you will not have to waste your time with an applicant who are not qualified or experienced enough to perform the job that you want them to do.

A Recruitment Consultant has access to more applicants

When a person is looking for a job many will often go a recruitment agency as they feel they will have a better chance of landing a job. Therefore, these recruitment companies will always have a database of job seekers who will fit various positions in various industries. The work they do in compiling this data and applicants makes them the ideal resource for companies looking for staff.

What about the cost?

Normally, a recruitment company will charge the employer a fee for getting them a qualified applicant that the company hires. If not there is no charge until they find a candidate the employer is happy with. The fee is often easily offset by the cost an employer normally would have to bear in advertising, arranging interviews and going through the documents.…

Tricks on Singing and Playing the Guitar

Learning
Guitar, Lessons, Tricks

19Nov

Tricks on Singing and Playing the Guitar

Multitasking is sometimes hard to do because it diverts your attention from one thing to another making it very difficult to concentrate. The tendency is, it is either you won’t be able to do good on one of the things that you are doing or worse, the outcome for both is bad. That is why it is so amazing to watch someone who is singing while playing the guitar at the same time.

Many guitarists struggle with coordinating their vocals and hands. You know how to play the guitar, and you know how to sing the song but doing them simultaneously can be hard. It is one of the common problems, especially for beginners. But then again, practice makes it perfect.

Here are some tricks to play the guitar while singing:

1. Blend your strumming and singing rhythms so they sound seamless.
2. Practice with easy songs that you are familiar with, something that you know really well. Do not start with difficult ones because you will only end up getting frustrated.
3. Know the basics of your guitar and be comfortable enough with your strumming in such a way that you no longer need to look at the movements of your fingers. It will allow you to concentrate on the singing part. Rehearse the song on your guitar.
4. Use a metronome for better rhythm and timing. It will be hard at first but eventually, you will get used to it. It will help you become a consistent player.
5. Put your guitar down and focus on the song. Make sure that you know the tune and memorize the lyrics. If you can already sing it without any errors, you are ready to sync it up with your guitar.
6. Start humming first with your guitar and then slowly start to sing the song while playing the guitar. Do it slowly. Line by line. Phrase by phrase.
7. Practice over and over. If you encounter a difficult part, try to dissect it just like when you were trying to master playing your guitar.
If music is your passion, you have to be very patient and persistent. Just like any other endeavor, you have to work hard for it. There are also many resources online that you can check to enhance and develop your skills. Try the online guitar lessons and tricks provided by websites like JamPlay and Guitar Tricks.…

17Nov

Languages and the Jobs Available

Translating and interpreting are often considered the same by many people. However, there are many differences between the two. The main being that interpreting is done verbally whereas translating is done in written form. In both cases, the person doing the translation or interpretation at Chang-Castillo and Associates needs to have excellent bilingual skills.

Translation services

Before one decides to become a translator, they must develop their vocabulary in the languages they intend to translate. They must be fluent and understand the context of any written text.

Interpretation services

Unlike translation, interpretation requires multiple skills that not only include the excellent bilingual capabilities but also listening and speaking skills. An interpreter should be able to speak at many venues or events that may include a conference, meeting or in a booth that is specially equipped for interpretation services. Interpreting is divided into two areas namely, simultaneous and consecutive interpreting.

Which job is more difficult?

It can be said that interpreting is more difficult as the person must be able to listen and speak the message in another language almost immediately. From the two forms of interpreting, simultaneous interpreting is tougher as the interpreter must listen and speak at the same time. In consecutive interpreting, the main speaker will pause after a statement and give the interpreter time to speak (hence the term).

However, translating calls for a indebt knowledge of writing styles and excellent skill in grammar, spellings and punctuations. A translator has the luxury of time when performing a translation of a document and does not have to face other people as an interpreter would have to at a conference or meeting.

The interpreter must also be able to think fast and deliver the speech withing the same context that it is presented, however, there is no real need for punctuation or grammar as they only perform their task verbally.

As you can see, there are many differences between the two terms Interpreter and translator. If you are considering a career in languages and want to pursue either of the above two opportunities, you must first identify your strengths and see which one will suit you best. If you are a shy person who does not like to face crowds or people, translating may be your best option, however, if you are outgoing and like to meet and face people you should consider becoming an interpreter. Both fields come with its unique advantages, and challenges and you must pick one that best suits your skill level and character.…