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😭 Студентка попросила відмінити заняття… поставили технічну співбесіду на цей час. Тож присвячую їй та всім, хто в пошуках нового,цей пост:‼️‼️‼️When you answer tech question, never start with “It depends…”Saying “It depends on the data / project / users” tells the interviewer you have no plan. I...

I recently had a tech interview for a PM position.I was nervous at the beginning… and I didn’t like it So I decided to check what tips could help me… even under pressure.✅ Pause before you speakSay:“Let me take a moment to think.”(breath in, breath out)✅ Set the directionSay:“I’ll answer from a PM p...

5 work phrases I hear all the time at workHere’s a quick list of common phrases you’ll hear in meetings, calls, and Slack threads1️⃣ Circle back – return to a topic later“Let’s circle back to this after the release.”2️⃣ Touch base – have a quick check-in or sync“Can we touch base tomorrow morning?”3...

Demos can be unpredictable—something will go wrong. Here’s how to handle it smoothly:If something suddenly stops working:✅ “Let me show you another key feature while we resolve this”✅ “I’m glad we caught this here rather than with a real user.” - my favorite 😉✅ “Let’s take a moment to explore what ...

IT tools ranking 2024Here’s how different tools rank based on usage. 👇LLMs 1️⃣ ChatGPT – 90% use it regularly.2️⃣ Claude – 35%3️⃣ Gemini – 24%Code & Development1️⃣ Cursor (AI-powered IDE) – 17% already using it, and it’s only two years old!2️⃣ v0 & Replit – 10%3️⃣ Bolt – 5%Project Management1️⃣ Jir...

Sometimes, just one word makes your English flow betterLet’s look at some examples 🪄Tend to → Describes a common behavior or habit.⚠️ Developers often insist on their point of view .✅ Developers tend to insist on their point of view.🪄End up→ Shows the final result, often different from what was ex...

A Harvard Business Review podcast discussed where work is heading. Here are some takeaways:🤳🏻Hyper-gig economy – More people will work on short-term contracts or freelance instead of having full-time jobs. Flexibility will increase, but so will uncertainty.🏖️Shorter workweeks – a lot of people wi...

Money, hiring and layoffs If you want to sound natural in the conversations about money, hiring and layoffs, check these phrases:🥵Role redundancy Looks like some roles are being made redundant. Do we know if our team is affected?👍Salary adjustment I heard they’re reviewing salaries this quarter. A...

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How to answer questions about you last project? Here are some strategies that can help you discuss your work eloquently and ethically. 📌Focus on Skills, Not Specifics: Instead of discussing the exact details of the project, talk about the skills you employed and developed. Talk about the novelty, c...

Receiving feedback that feels more like criticism can be challenging 😰 Here are some simple phrases that can help you navigate these situations effectively. (And remember, it's what you say in the meeting room, not the break room, that truly counts🫣)Active Listening: 📌I see what you're saying...�...

🙈Long time, no see. We are back to help you improve your communication at work, get a new job, and hopefully, entertain. Stay tuned... and let's talk a bit about interviews!🧑‍🏫Preparing for a CTO or Tech Leader interview can feel like you're stepping into a high-stakes game of chess. You know you...