ibogatyrev y20ibogatyrev 20250117 [0-9](0-9.xml).' course_log_ibogatyrev.xml :!grep '2023' course_log_ibogatyrev.xml | wc -w 14*30 !!bc -l 420 ## best hosting solution in RF? https://sweb.ru/ lamp hosting OR yandex cloud https://cloud.yandex.com/marketplace/products/f2eat0r5djdr9lsl6jl4 access to fully dedicated server image incl. root virtual system 〆 need to set up a firewall? ✓ ssh + static IP address ## USDT ✓ little volatile crypto currency swift Raiffeisen +20 000USD direct transfer to interactive brokers www.around.co ## todo openai video generator ted talk ## Meta VP directors responsible for team matching ≠ hiring / recruiting agents ## visuals for business practices - todo ✓ patterns for STAR, Bluf, McKinsey... → practise for behavioural interviews https://www.acronymat.com/2023/09/24/cedar-feedback/ ## podcasts - todo? https://miro.com/talktrack/ ## Solving Real-life Challenges to Get Hired Portfo is the platform for connecting tech professionals with companies through hands-on challenges. Whether you're showcasing your skills or looking for top talent, Portfo helps bring real-world expertise to the forefront. Find engaging challenges that can prove your strengths https://portfo.me/challenges/all ]]> xml sbook_plugins/wordlist_generated_from_xml_clog_sbook_for_sbook_session.inc Ivan Bogatyrev 40817810600009819240 20231229 17:00-18:30 MSK | 15:00-16:30 CET 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 0 = -30 euros active Review 2023 - Forecasts 2024 By the end of this session you will have studied Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> active textbook 20231222 17:00-18:30 MSK | 15:00-16:30 CET 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 30 = 0 euros active Breaking the cultural iceberg By the end of this session you will have studied Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 1 Lead in active edit_ol_qa prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-cafe-100_white.png Look at this photo of Bill Gates, one of the richest people on earth. Why is he sitting on a toilet? Bill Gates talks toilets (sanitation) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82pmo53FQIY&t=1s → watch the video → answer the questions]]> visual aid

]]> bill_gates_talks_toilets_82pmo53FQIY.mp4 Why could this communication strategy fail with some audiences? ✓ unexpected, arguably provocative & uncomfortable sight → might turn off viewers by distracting from the intended message 〆in some cultures, may show little respect to Bill Gates 〆possibly morbid associations 〆poor taste → in some cultures, could prove to be offending for the viewer morbid = having or expressing a strong interest in sad or unpleasant things, especially disease or death Why might this visual be effective? ✓ catches attention ✓ memorable ✓ creative & inspirational? → become a viral video memorable = special, good or unusual and therefore worth remembering or easy to remember Is provoking people with celebrities in unusual settings and/or positions an effective way to communicate in your culture? Has the communicative goal been achieved? ✓ | 〆questionably effective 〆unimaginable with political leaders of many countries → perhaps the same idea could be delivered in a more subtle way What would you recommend if you wanted to communicate on a subject like sanitation? ✓ show intercultural awareness ✓ don't play with taboos → focus more on the technology or communities (people in different regions of the world) → adapt message & the way it is conveyed to different audiences to convey = to make ideas, feelings, etc. known to sb; to communicate sanitation = equipment and systems that keep places clean, especially by removing human waste 2 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png The cultural iceberg active xml_multi_dd_column deck_shuffled_lines_valign deck_shuffled_lines_halign prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign Do you always know how to behave in another country? Are cultural differences always visible? → match the descriptions with the categories → find examples to illustrate some disparities ]]> ✓ their language (...) What is more difficult to understand when you are in another country? (what is below the surface) ✓ body language (...) ]]> 40 -0.4 16 bottom visual aid

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]]> 3 The cultural iceberg - Follow-up active edit_ol_qa prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-microscope-100_white.png pix/icons8-metronome-filled-100_white.png pix/icons8-treadmill-100_white.png How do people interact with each other? How do they communicate in different cultures? How will expectations & the way they are expressed vary from one country to the other? Give examples. Where will attitudes towards age differ greatly, or on the contrary be quite obvious between 2 nations? to differ = to be different In what social occasion(s) could (the use of) space prove to be an obstacle to a casual conversation? Why could a culture's relation to time be a source of irritation to another one? Give examples. How can a particular leadership style be misinterpreted by people from different continents? Give examples. morbid = having or expressing a strong interest in sad or unpleasant things, especially disease or death memorable = special, good or unusual and therefore worth remembering or easy to remember to convey = to make ideas, feelings, etc. known to sb; to communicate sanitation = equipment and systems that keep places clean, especially by removing human waste to differ = to be different 20231215 17:00-18:30 MSK | 15:00-16:30 CET 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 60 = 30 euros active Pondering People series | Questions & answers Episode 5 - Negotiating job offers (2/2) By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lfGEQB-TtRn1-i5njHDiwD__xSMKaHigWtYv0xavRLQ/edit?usp=sharing

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Analysis of options (e.g. in Zurich some jobs can be better paid than in the US) Compiled stories Interview drills How to secure an offer Negotiations Pre-departure steps Relocating logistics Settling ]]> 1 Episode 5 - Negotiating job offers - deprecated version wip edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png How do you plan your job hunt? todo https://interviewing.io/blog/negotiate-salary-recruiter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qilnCGjrpso ✓ do your research assess your values assess company values ✓ prepare 3 pushes Once you have multiple offers, how do you go about short-listing them? What if you are not happy the basic salary? ✓ don't quibble over a few thousands / a few noughts if it's your dream job ✓ don't end a long conversation just by a polite e-mail → bypass the hiring manager = speak to the person in charge When is it worth negotiating an offer? ✓ depends on how much wiggle room you have = room for manoeuvre usually ~ 10% more When should you simply discard an offer? ✓ if you have already ruined trust/reputation when over-negotiating e.g. asking petty perks that won't add to the overall agreement or are just not feasible What is a common mistake in the initial stages of screening? ✓ job hunters skip diligent research into possible points of negotiation e.g. fixed term contract → easier lay-off, higher salary open ended contract → greater job stability, lower salary What can you actually try negotiating? → base salary obviously the most challenging point in a negotiation → equity usually the most common item to be negotiated - eg. doubled 35% - 1st year, 30% - 2nd year... = total compensation will decrease over time → annual bonus RSU (restricted stock units) ≠ stock options → only during the initial new hire grant (valid 4 years) worth negotiating only if not planning to stay long with the company (could be +50% of basis salary) after 4-year cliff (ie. once a new employee has worked more than 4 years) → stock options to be negotiated worth negotiating if planning to stay long with the company e.g. 35% - 1st year, 30% - 2nd year What 4 stages should you go through? stage 1 You haven't shared your financial expectations I'm just at the beginning of my job hunting = not asking anything specific except increasing the general compensation offer stage 2 pretending to have a very competing offer → enquire if they could improve their offer stage 3 pretending to still have multiple offers → I'm willing to drop all others = last option before accepting ↔ reverse used car salesman pitch ! use as last resort What are the differences between American & European job compensation negotiations? What cultural misalignment of negotiation expectations have you encountered? ✓ in the USA, you are expected to want to negotiate further = low context culture ✓ in Europe, they may think that was your last word... and drop negotiations often due to unacceptable, unequal pay situation (which is possible in the US) → read between the lines = high context culture European vs American motivational factors ✓ bigger salary | work life balance 〆past level of compensation is not an argument if you have actually been laid off → compete only with alternative offers US extended offer ≠ final compensation package = low-ball offer Europe (e.g. Miro) extended offer incl. final compensation package → non negotiable offer ≠ low-ball offer What may happen when applying for a job in a Russian company? won't bump an offer 〆downgrading offer 〆take it or leave it attitude ≠ frugality = Russian mentality? 1 Negotiating job offers - deprecated version wip edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png How do you plan your job hunt? What do you need to assess? ✓ do your research → would you be proud to be part of the company? ✓ assess your values → is it important for you to work for a market leader? → open source → inclusive environment → eco-friendliness → innovative ✓ assess company values → would you mind working for a company that has poor reputation? → is CSR an important criterion? 3 preliminary stages Once you have multiple offers, how do you go about short-listing them? What if you are not happy the basic salary? ✓ don't quibble over a few thousands / a few noughts if it's your dream job ✓ don't end a long conversation just by a polite e-mail → bypass the hiring manager = speak to the person in charge to quibble about / over sth = to argue or complain about a small matter or an unimportant detail When is it worth negotiating an offer? ✓ depends on how much wiggle room you have = room for manoeuvre usually ~10% more e.g. state companies usually aren't particularly flexible because they tend to be bureaucratic wiggle room = ability to make small changes in a plan, schedule, etc., if they are needed room for manoeuvre = chance to change the way that sth happens and influence decisions that are made When should you simply discard an offer? ✓ if you have already ruined trust/reputation when over-negotiating = being greedy e.g. asking petty perks that won't add to the overall agreement or are just not feasible greedy for sth = wanting more money, power, food, etc. than you really need to discard = to get rid of sth that you no longer want or need What is a common mistake in the initial stages of screening? 〆job hunters skip diligent research into possible points of negotiation 〆close options by refusing certain work conditions e.g. fixed term contract 〆easier lay-off ✓ higher salary ≠ not necessarily a bad option (even if you are moving abroad with all your family) → perhaps at present they have only a limited need for your skills but will want to prolong work with you in another position they haven't identified yet e.g. open ended contract ✓ greater job stability 〆lower salary diligent = showing care and effort in your work or duties What can you actually try negotiating, beside the base salary? e.g. equity, bonuses, restricted stock units → base salary obviously the most challenging point in a negotiation → equity usually the most common item to be negotiated - eg. doubled 35% - 1st year, 30% - 2nd year... = total compensation will decrease over time → annual bonus RSU (restricted stock units) ≠ stock options → only during the initial new hire grant (valid 4 years) worth negotiating only if not planning to stay long with the company (could be +50% of basis salary) after 4-year cliff (ie. once a new employee has worked more than 4 years) → stock options to be negotiated worth negotiating if planning to stay long with the company e.g. 35% - 1st year, 30% - 2nd year RSU = restricted stock units What 3 stages (periods) of negotiation with headhunters should you go through? stage 1 I'm just at the beginning of my job hunting You haven't shared your financial expectations = not asking anything specific except increasing the general compensation offer stage 2 I can't give you more details but I can say that if you increased at least the base salary / compensation package / equity... I'd be happy to reconsider your offer. pretending to have a very competing offer → enquire if they could improve their offer stage 3 I'm willing to drop all others pretending to still have multiple offers = last option before accepting ↔ reverse used car salesman pitch ! use as last resort ]]> resort = last course of action that you should or can take in a particular situation What are the differences between American & European job compensation negotiations? What cultural misalignment of negotiation expectations could you encounter? ✓ in the USA, you are expected to want to negotiate further = explicit, low context culture ✓ in Europe, they may think that was your last word... and drop negotiations often due to unacceptable, unequal pay situation (which is possible in the US) → read between the lines = implicit, high context culture European vs American motivational factors ✓ bigger salary | work life balance 〆past level of compensation is not an argument if you have actually been laid off → compete only with alternative offers US extended offer ≠ final compensation package = low-ball offer Europe extended offer incl. final compensation package → non negotiable offer ≠ low-ball offer low-ball offer (AmEn) = slang term for an offer that is significantly below the seller's asking price, or a quote that is deliberately lower than the price the seller intends to charge. To lowball also means to deliberately give a false estimate for something What may happen when applying for a job in a Russian company? won't bump an offer 〆downgrading offer 〆take it or leave it attitude ≠ frugality = Russian mentality? to bump an offer = to enter into a contract with a buyer but continue to market the property. If the seller then receives a better offer, they can bump the original buyer to get them to waive their contingency or offer more 1 Episode 5 - Negotiating job offers active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png How do you plan your job hunt? What do you need to assess? ✓ do your research → would you be proud to be part of the company? ✓ assess your values → is it important for you to work for a market leader? → open source → inclusive environment → eco-friendliness → innovative ✓ assess company values → would you mind working for a company that has poor reputation? → is CSR an important criterion? 3 preliminary stages Once you have multiple offers, how do you go about short-listing them? What if you are not happy the basic salary? ✓ don't quibble over a few thousands / a few noughts if it's your dream job ✓ don't end a long conversation just by a polite e-mail → bypass the hiring manager = speak to the person in charge to quibble about / over sth = to argue or complain about a small matter or an unimportant detail When is it worth negotiating an offer? ✓ depends on how much wiggle room you have = room for manoeuvre usually ~10% more e.g. state companies usually aren't particularly flexible because they tend to be bureaucratic wiggle room = ability to make small changes in a plan, schedule, etc., if they are needed room for manoeuvre = chance to change the way that sth happens and influence decisions that are made When should you simply discard an offer? ✓ if you have already ruined trust/reputation when over-negotiating = being greedy e.g. asking petty perks that won't add to the overall agreement or are just not feasible greedy for sth = wanting more money, power, food, etc. than you really need to discard = to get rid of sth that you no longer want or need What is a common mistake in the initial stages of screening? 〆job hunters skip diligent research into possible points of negotiation 〆close options by refusing certain work conditions e.g. fixed term contract 〆easier lay-off ✓ higher salary ≠ not necessarily a bad option (even if you are moving abroad with all your family) → perhaps at present they have only a limited need for your skills but will want to prolong work with you in another position they haven't identified yet e.g. open ended contract ✓ greater job stability 〆lower salary diligent = showing care and effort in your work or duties What can you actually try negotiating, beside the base salary? e.g. equity, bonuses, restricted stock units → base salary obviously the most challenging point in a negotiation → equity usually the most common item to be negotiated - eg. doubled 35% - 1st year, 30% - 2nd year... = total compensation will decrease over time → annual bonus RSU (restricted stock units) ≠ stock options → only during the initial new hire grant (valid 4 years) worth negotiating only if not planning to stay long with the company (could be +50% of basis salary) after 4-year cliff (ie. once a new employee has worked more than 4 years) → stock options to be negotiated worth negotiating if planning to stay long with the company e.g. 35% - 1st year, 30% - 2nd year RSU = restricted stock units What 3 stages (periods) of negotiation with headhunters should you go through? stage 1 I'm just at the beginning of my job hunting You haven't shared your financial expectations = not asking anything specific except increasing the general compensation offer stage 2 I can't give you more details but I can say that if you increased at least the base salary / compensation package / equity... I'd be happy to reconsider your offer. pretending to have a very competing offer → enquire if they could improve their offer stage 3 I'm willing to drop all others pretending to still have multiple offers = last option before accepting ↔ reverse used car salesman pitch ! use as last resort ]]> resort = last course of action that you should or can take in a particular situation What are the differences between American & European job compensation negotiations? What cultural misalignment of negotiation expectations could you encounter? ✓ in the USA, you are expected to want to negotiate further = explicit, low context culture ✓ in Europe, they may think that was your last word... and drop negotiations often due to unacceptable, unequal pay situation (which is possible in the US) → read between the lines = implicit, high context culture European vs American motivational factors ✓ bigger salary | work life balance 〆past level of compensation is not an argument if you have actually been laid off → compete only with alternative offers US extended offer ≠ final compensation package = low-ball offer Europe extended offer incl. final compensation package → non negotiable offer ≠ low-ball offer low-ball offer (AmEn) = slang term for an offer that is significantly below the seller's asking price, or a quote that is deliberately lower than the price the seller intends to charge. To lowball also means to deliberately give a false estimate for something What may happen when applying for a job in a Russian company? won't bump an offer 〆downgrading offer 〆take it or leave it attitude ≠ frugality = Russian mentality? to bump an offer = to enter into a contract with a buyer but continue to market the property. If the seller then receives a better offer, they can bump the original buyer to get them to waive their contingency or offer more 2 Role play 20231103 hw20231110 active role_play Recycle new expressions and language. ✓ If you give me your best offer, I'll give you my best consideration → never give exact figures ]]> You are a head hunter. You've spent many months trying to find the ideal candidate for a big tech. You are impressed by the CV & want to make a compelling offer. What would make you happy? How much do you want for...? Do other offers reach a 6-figure salary? A head hunter has contacted you to make an offer after you'd submitted your CV. This is not your dream job but you want to keep all options in your pocket. Stall for time (the interview for your dream job is in 2 weeks!). Negotiate terms: ask for more holidays, relocation package... ✓ I'm afraid I already have some very competitive offers. ✓ I don't feel comfortable enough to share these figures with you because it is confidential. ✓ I can't give you more details but I can say that if you increased at least the base salary / compensation package / equity... I'd be happy to reconsider your offer. 20231201 17:00-18:30 MSK | 15:00-16:30 CET 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 90 = 60 euros active Hofstede cultural dimensions - How to use power distance, restraint & indulgence By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lfGEQB-TtRn1-i5njHDiwD__xSMKaHigWtYv0xavRLQ/edit?usp=sharing

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 1 Hofstede's Six Dimensions of Organizational Culture 20231028-14ach hw20231111-16ach_n2 active edit_ol_qa prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-cafe-100_white.png Hofstede's Six Dimensions of Organizational Culture https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=yKKruTRQ_2A ]]> hofstede_s_six_dimensions_of_organizational_culture_yKKruTRQ_2A.mp4 What is power distance? → give an example → ask a question to assess the dominant cultural dimension Named generations in the Western world (Wikipedia)

Named generations in the Western world (Wikipedia)

Who takes decisions: the boss or the team?]]> Millennials = aka Generation Y, described as the first global generation and the first generation that grew up in the Internet age. The generation is generally marked by elevated usage of and familiarity with the Internet, mobile devices, and social media, which is why they are sometimes termed digital natives What is meant by individualism-collectivism? → give an example → ask a question to assess the dominant cultural dimension Are there individual incentives or bonuses for the whole team? Is your success also your company's success? How do you contribute to the development of your town, ecology, country?]]> incentive = something that encourages you to do sth What is meant by masculinity-femininity? → give an example → ask a question to assess the dominant cultural dimension What is the percentage of women in managerial positions? Are your products & services the same for both men and women?]]> gender gap = difference in opinions or attitudes between men and women concerning a variety of public and private issues, including political candidates, parties, or programmes Explain uncertainty avoidance → give an example → ask a question to assess the dominant cultural dimension Are you ready to take out a loan? Is management open to new technologies & telework?]]> telework = work from home, remotely What is meant by short vs long-term orientation? → give an example → ask a question to assess the dominant cultural dimension Where do you see yourself in 5-10 years? Do you choose a product rather because it is fashionable or of durable quality?]]> frugality = prudence in avoiding waste perseverance = quality of continuing to try to achieve a particular aim in spite of difficulties How do you explain indulgence vs restraint? → give an example → ask a question to assess the dominant cultural dimension Do you believe in 'Carpe Diem'? How do you retain talents? How do you achieve happiness? Can you discipline yourself?]]> indulgence = (usually disapproving) the state or act of having or doing whatever you want; the state of allowing sb to have or do whatever they want; something that you allow yourself to have even though it is not essential gratification = state of feeling pleasure when sth goes well for you or when your desires are satisfied; sth that gives you pleasure Carpe diem = Latin aphorism, usually translated "seize the day", "pluck the day [as it is ripe]", that is 'Enjoy the moment' 4 Power distance vs individualism vs long term orientation active edit_ol_qa prep_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png visual aid

]]> Where would you enjoy greater freedom in planning your career? ✓ Switzerland ✓ Denmark In which country are your decisions more difficult to change (because they have a longer term impact)? 〆China 〆Russia 〆Switzerland Where will you be struggling more to get help and climb the professional ladder? 〆Russia 〆Serbia What country would you like to relocate to if you wanted to start your own business (for example a language school)? ✓ Denmark ✓ Sweden → more in control of your own success & lesser dependence on others → fewer obstacles to hierarchical progress → more flexibility with planning objectives & perhaps changing jobs 2 Blessed with Masculinity, Dasa Hink active move_html5_video dasa_hink_blessed_with_masculinity_pWWuwllhBL4.mp4 2 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Women in culture across centuries active deck_shuffled_lines_halign deck_shuffled_lines_valign How has the role of women changed over the centuries? How representative is it of a country's culture? → watch the video → use the following cultural characteristics to describe the pictures → answer the following questions 1) How do you think these women feel? To what extent are they emancipated in their cultural environment? 2) What is the relationship between the woman posing and the painter / viewer? 3) How has this relationship changed over the centuries (in terms of cultural dimensions)? 4) Whose role would you like to play if you were an actress? Why? ]]>

Mona Lisa, 1503 half-length portrait painting by Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci. Considered an archetypal masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance, it has been described as "the best known, the most visited, the most written about, the most sung about, [and] the most parodied work of art in the world."

Grande Odalisque, aka Une Odalisque or La Grande Odalisque, 1814 oil painting by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres depicting an odalisque, or concubine. Ingres' contemporaries considered the work to signify Ingres' break from Neoclassicism, indicating a shift toward exotic Romanticism

Blessed with Masculinity, Dasa Hink It tells stories from the last couple of years, of failing in life and love and of falling in love. This song was written just before I actually got pregnant. It was the first step towards admitting to myself that this is what I want, which was a hard thing to do. A kind of love song to my partner, and a kind of spiritual hymn. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWWuwllhBL4&t=11s https://www.thetemporaldimension.com/dasahink

]]> Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions Theory = created in 1980 by Dutch management researcher Geert Hofstede who carried out an extensive survey during the 1960s and 1970s, investigating variations in values within different sectors of IBM, a global computer manufacturing company power distance = strength of social hierarchy; has been defined as the extent to which the less powerful members of organizations and institutions (like the family) accept and expect that power is distributed unequally. This represents inequality (more versus less), but defined from below, not from above. It suggests that a society's level of inequality is endorsed by the followers as much as by the leaders. Power and inequality, of course, are extremely fundamental facts of any society. All societies are unequal, but some are more unequal than others (https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1014&context=orpc pg 8) masculinity-femininity = task-orientation versus person-orientation IDV (individualism-collectivism) = measures the extent to which people look out for each other as a team or look out for themselves as an individual; In individualistic cultures, people choose their affiliations voluntarily; in collectivistic cultures, they are imposed on them: people cannot escape obligations to their lineage UAI (uncertainty avoidance index) = indicates to what extent nations avoid the unknown; is not the same as risk avoidance: it deals with a society's tolerance for ambiguity. It indicates to what extent a culture programs its members to feel either uncomfortable or comfortable in unstructured situations. Unstructured situations are novel, unknown, surprising, and different from usual. Uncertainty avoiding cultures try to minimize the possibility of such situations by strict behavioural codes, laws and rules, disapproval of deviant opinions, and a belief in absolute Truth; 'there can only be one Truth and we have it' (https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1014&context=orpc pg 10) LTO (long-term orientation) = expresses how societies either prioritize traditions or seek for the modern in their dealings with the present and the future IVR (indulgence vs restraint) = comparison between a country's willingness to wait for long-term benefits by holding off on instant gratification, or preferences to no restraints on enjoying life at the present frugality = prudence in avoiding waste perseverance = quality of continuing to try to achieve a particular aim in spite of difficulties indulgence = (usually disapproving) the state or act of having or doing whatever you want; the state of allowing sb to have or do whatever they want; something that you allow yourself to have even though it is not essential gratification = state of feeling pleasure when sth goes well for you or when your desires are satisfied; sth that gives you pleasure Carpe diem = Latin aphorism, usually translated "seize the day", "pluck the day [as it is ripe]", that is 'Enjoy the moment' 20231013 17:00-18:30 MSK | 16:00-17:30 CET 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 120 = 90 euros active Pondering People series | Questions & answers Episode 5 - Negotiating job offers (1/2) By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lfGEQB-TtRn1-i5njHDiwD__xSMKaHigWtYv0xavRLQ/edit?usp=sharing

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Analysis of options (e.g. in Zurich some jobs can be better paid than in the US) Compiled stories Interview drills How to secure an offer Negotiations Pre-departure steps Relocating logistics Settling ]]> 1 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Traits of high-context and low-context cultures 20231014 hw20231021 active xml_multi_dd deck_shuffled_lines_valign deck_shuffled_lines_halign prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign 40 16 higher-context culture low-context culture 1;#object1 , #object2 , #object3 , #object4 , #object5 , #object6 , #object7 2;#object8 , #object9 , #object10 , #object11 , #object12 , #object13 , #object14 , #object15 , #object16 often exhibit less-direct verbal and non-verbal communication utilize small communication gestures read more meaning into less-direct messages harmony and the well-being of the group are preferred over individual achievement relational, collectivist, intuitive, and contemplative close-knit community prefer the avoiding and obliging conflict styles relies heavily on explicit verbal skills members' communication must be more explicit, direct, and elaborate individuals are not expected to have knowledge of each other's histories or backgrounds communication is not necessarily shaped by long-standing relationships between speakers meaning of messages is more dependent on the words being spoken than on the interpretation of more subtle or unspoken cues individualism prefer the uncompromising and dominating communication style 1 Episode 4 - How to integrate (check questions) active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Are language courses a prerequisite to overcome the communication & cultural barriers? ✓ not any more, thanks to scanners & translators = more an opportunity to socialise with other learners ✓ important only if you are not a digital nomad Is it really worth joining expat communities? ✓ to get the ball rolling 〆risk of isolating oneself in a comfort zone 〆no motivation to learn the local language beyond A2-B1 → no need for new connections Is approaching strangers with chit-chat effective? 〆may be considered bizarre or rude in Scandinavian countries ✓ small talk regarded as normal in others ✓ also depends on personal distance when speaking to each other How can gift-giving, spontaneous invitations, or planned events ruin or nourish a new relationship? ✓ some nations despise improvised, last minute decisions → high-risk avoidance culture low-risk / high-risk avoidance cultures Why can adapting to local habits be a nightmare? → measures to preserve people's quality of life 〆limited shopping hours 〆noise restrictions at weekends 〆sleeping districts ✓/〆getting used to public transport (or its lack) = frustration & slow paced life style can be depressing → little government regulation ✓ 24/7 bustling life style ✓ home delivery = suffer from burn out & adrenal fatigue if not used to Why could living in the suburbs or in the city be a life changer? ✓ even a small town in Europe may have most of the infrastructure ≠ no such strong feeling of a being stuck in a sleeping district Will the local attitude to work be a deterrent to mix with the local community? → little ethical response to government aid 〆occasional lack of ambitions 〆lack of initiative 〆laid-back attitude = social parasite → rewarded hard work ✓ work-life balance = moral obligations & social contract How can children help integrating the environment? ✓ meet other parents through their children ✓ attend extra scholar activities ✓ play gigs (when kids invite each other) 20230929 17:00-18:30 MSK | 16:00-17:30 CET 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 180 = 150 euros active Brainstorming - What is a success story? By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lfGEQB-TtRn1-i5njHDiwD__xSMKaHigWtYv0xavRLQ/edit?usp=sharing

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Analysis of options (e.g. in Zurich some jobs can be better paid than in the US) Compiled stories Interview drills How to secure an offer Negotiations Pre-departure steps Relocating logistics Settling T / Cl Possible impact of 2024 US elections on war in Ukraine T / Cl Brainstorming - What is a success story? ]]> 20230922 17:00-18:30 MSK | 16:00-17:30 CET 1.5 20 200 (Lidia) + 100 (Ivan) 20230918 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 110 + 100 = 180 euros active Culture map By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lfGEQB-TtRn1-i5njHDiwD__xSMKaHigWtYv0xavRLQ/edit?usp=sharing

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> active textbook The Culture Map Erin Meyer, 2014 pg 20 EIGHT SCALES THAT MAP THE WORLD’S CULTURES • Communicating: low-context vs. high-context • Evaluating: direct negative feedback vs. indirect negative feedback • Persuading: principles-first vs. applications-first • Leading: egalitarian vs. hierarchical • Deciding: consensual vs. top-down • Trusting: task-based vs. relationship-based • Disagreeing: confrontational vs. avoids confrontation • Scheduling: linear-time vs. flexible-time ]]> 20230901 17:00-18:30 MSK | 16:00-17:30 CET 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 140 = 110 euros active Pondering People series | Questions & answers Episode 4 How to integrate By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lfGEQB-TtRn1-i5njHDiwD__xSMKaHigWtYv0xavRLQ/edit?usp=sharing

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Analysis of options (e.g. in Zurich some jobs can be better paid than in the US) Compiled stories Interview drills How to secure an offer Negotiations Pre-departure steps Relocating logistics Settling ]]> 2 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Questions to break the ice active wip xml_multi_dd_row 30 20 left 1;2;3 4;5;6;7 8;9;10;11;12;13 questions about the guest's country Can you recommend any destinations in your country for tourism or sports that is not popular among tourists? What are typical cliches that are not true? Is our company / product / service popular in your country? questions about the host's country What is your favourite drink? Do you like any particular tradition from our country? What is the most unexpected fact you have discovered during your stay? Is humour a good idea to break the ice or develop a long lasting relationship? work-related questions Is your industry suffering from the same hardships that we are? Is your company enjoying the same growth as we are? Are deadlines more important than work life balance? Is working after hours considered normal if you need to meet tight deadlines? Is it acceptable to employ your relatives? Can you use rude language? ]]> 1 Episode 4 - How to integrate active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Are language courses a prerequisite to overcome the communication & cultural barriers? ✓ not any more, thanks to scanners & translators = more an opportunity to socialise with other learners ✓ important only if you are not a digital nomad Is it really worth joining expat communities? ✓ to get the ball rolling 〆risk of isolating oneself in a comfort zone 〆no motivation to learn the local language beyond A2-B1 → no need for new connections Is approaching strangers with chit-chat effective? 〆may be considered bizarre or rude in Scandinavian countries ✓ small talk regarded as normal in others ✓ also depends on personal distance when speaking to each other How can gift-giving, spontaneous invitations, or planned events ruin or nourish a new relationship? Would conflicts in Ukraine or Israel & Palestine cause tensions when creating new relationships? 〆possible Russophobia in some regions 〆depends on your respective countries of origin e.g. Armenia vs Georgia Why can adapting to local habits be a nightmare? → measures to preserve people's quality of life 〆limited shopping hours 〆noise restrictions at weekends 〆sleeping districts ✓/〆getting used to public transport (or its lack) = frustration & slow paced life style can be depressing → little government regulation ✓ 24/7 bustling life style ✓ home delivery = suffer from burn out & adrenal fatigue if not used to Why could living in the suburbs or in the city be a life changer? ✓ even a small town in Europe may have most of the infrastructure Will the local attitude to work be a deterrent to mix with the local community? → little ethical response to government aid 〆occasional lack of ambitions 〆lack of initiative 〆laid-back attitude = social parasite → rewarded hard work ✓ work-life balance = moral obligations & social contract How can children help integrating the environment? ✓ meet other parents through their children ✓ attend extra scholar activities ✓ play gigs (when kids invite each other) To what extent can limited purchasing power, or even a tangible level of poverty, hamper socialisation? Are professionals in some professions more exposed to communication difficulties? 〆myth of introvert software engineers 20230825 17:00-18:30 MSK | 16:00-17:30 CET 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 170 = 140 euros active Pondering People series | Questions & answers Episode 2 B - How to get a gig at FAANG if you’re not a [g] By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lfGEQB-TtRn1-i5njHDiwD__xSMKaHigWtYv0xavRLQ/edit?usp=sharing

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> active textbook USD 5-7000 ]]> active textbook 20230714 17:00-18:30 MSK | 15:00-16:30 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 260 = 230 euros active Pondering People series | Dry-run feedback By the end of this session you will have studied https://disk.yandex.ru/d/jrNeOuek5SRY8A Pondering People - audio-video series project description → add ideas to this draft → prepare questions & answers episode 2 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lfGEQB-TtRn1-i5njHDiwD__xSMKaHigWtYv0xavRLQ/edit?usp=sharing

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Analysis of options (e.g. in Zurich some jobs can be better paid than in the US) Compiled stories Interview drills How to secure an offer Negotiations Pre-departure steps Relocating logistics Settling ]]> active textbook 20230707 17:00-18:30 MSK | 16:00-17:30 CET 1.5 20 120 20230708 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 290 + 120 = 380 euros active Pondering People series | Questions & answers episode 1 (dry-run) By the end of this session you will have studied visa_alternatives.mm Pondering People - audio-video series project description → add ideas to this draft → prepare questions & answers episode 1 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lfGEQB-TtRn1-i5njHDiwD__xSMKaHigWtYv0xavRLQ/edit?usp=sharing

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 2 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Choosing a visa for employment in the USA 20230630 hw20230707 wip textbook I have been in touch with Ivan on a weekly basis (and sometimes more) for almost 4 years... His unwavering determination to achieve goals is exemplary, mostly because of his ability to accommodate - as it seems - to virtually any work life balance without compromising on either professional or interpersonal needs. As witnessed by his drills to undertake successful relocations, Ivan's natural kindness and cultural awareness make him a strong candidate in areas where even HR talent pools would not venture. He has proven to be unusually determined to I have seen him grow as both a professional and a mature, reliable and person. While 20230701 Yes, of course. Beside your English linguistic level confirmed by your IELTS results (which are obviously out of date), I'll be happy to confirm in those lines (subject to your needs): I have been teaching Ivan general and business English since June 2019, from intermediate level to advanced, first face to face and now on-line, initially via English First, and then on a private basis before his first immigration to London for a position at Meta. At the time of this writing he's about to take on a new role in Amsterdam after drilling job interviews for FAANG (acronym the five best-performing tech-orientated stocks of the past decade: Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google). Following our MBA-like business case studies, sales pitches & presentations, negotiation drills, skills & stress interviews, and other various roles plays in English, Ivan has shown both cultural awareness & communication skills that exceed His unwavering determination to achieve goals is exemplary, mostly because of his ability to accommodate - as it seems - to virtually any work life balance without compromising on either professional or interpersonal needs. Among the people I get to teach & train Ivan is ]]> active textbook Welcome to ‘Pondering People’ where people think, chew, mull over what to do in graded English RWP, the radio with pictures! It’s a new series which focuses on how to relocate to perform your dream job, whether you’re in IT, sales and marketing, or management… We’ll also be looking at how you can improve your communication & interpersonal skills in English - as a foreign language - to nail behavioural questions at job interviews, address dilemmas in case studies and strike a deal during negotiations. ]]> 1 Preliminary questions to applying for a work visa in the USA active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Are you planning a life time immigration, or just a 5-7, year-long international work experience? ✓ depends on your age → are you ready to live at least 1 year abroad before going to the USA? Do you want US citizenship? 〆pay taxes wherever you work around the world → prefer a green card (which you may give up after 6 months) if you don't want to be taxed twice e.g. Tinkoff How to choose a visa? What question should you ask yourself? ✓ the real question is: what is the level of manageability of a given visa? → if little effort = depends on luck 〆no predictability, no guarantee ≠ unmanageable → if much effort = success mostly depends on your efforts ✓ manageability manageability /ˌmæn.ɪ.dʒə.ˈbɪl.ə.ti/ = quality of being easy or possible to deal with Are you willing to invest 2 years to obtain a Master’s degree in the US? Can you afford it? → why is it a popular solution among Indian & Chinese younger graduates? 2 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Choosing a visa for employment in the USA 20230630 hw20230707 active deck_shuffled_lines_valign deck_shuffled_lines_halign prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign https://cbkimmigration.com/achievement-based/o-1-temporary-visa/general-o-1-criteria-requirements/ → match the descriptions with each type of visa → which would you choose?

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]]> H1-B visa (5-7yrs) the most classical work visa procedure 25% lottery (only once a year in April) some people have failed 4 years in a row!... need to wait up to 6 months before actually being able to work not well thought of by employers system abused of by Indian body shops increasingly difficult to get a work visa L1 visa (3yrs) employer can help you move from Europe to the USA, but eventually they won't be able to sponsor your application = after max 7 years, will have to leave companies are not sponsors any more e.g. Google employer can't support you for applying for a green card no or little career progression (because stuck in the same company) uncomfortable dependence on employer: if made redundant → back to square one you have to work for at least 1 year for a subsidiary in Europe workaround: move with your own company (but you still have to be employed abroad at least for 1 year) 0-1visa (1.5 yr + 2-3yrs) evidence of local (national) achievements + non-immigration intent less paperwork = only temp residence visa valid 5 yrs EB-1 visa (1.5yr) evidence of international achievements e.g. 4+ international publications… + dual intent (immigration + work) + MBA-like profile → EB1-A less likely for people who have only started their career ]]> hot potato = problem, situation, etc. that is difficult and unpleasant to deal with manageability /ˌmæn.ɪ.dʒə.ˈbɪl.ə.ti/ = quality of being easy or possible to deal with to secure a job offer = XXXXX to scrutinise = to examine something very carefully in order to discover information tenure /ˈten.jər/ = period of time during which someone is in an important job or position; length of time an employee has worked for their employer; length of time an employee has worked for their employer abandon /ə'bændən/ the least /li:st/ 20230630 17:00-18:30 MSK | 16:00-17:30 CET 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 320 = 290 euros active Pondering People series | Choosing a visa for employment in the USA (questions) Pondering People series | Questions & answers episode 1 By the end of this session you will have studied visa_alternatives.mm visa_alternatives.xml visa_alternatives.svg Pondering People - audio-video series project description → add ideas to this draft → prepare questions & answers episode 1 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lfGEQB-TtRn1-i5njHDiwD__xSMKaHigWtYv0xavRLQ/edit?usp=sharing

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> active textbook 1 Preliminary questions to applying for a work visa in the USA active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Are you planning a life time immigration, or just a 5-7, year-long international work experience? ✓ depends on your age → are you ready to live at least 1 year abroad before going to the USA? Do you want US citizenship? 〆pay taxes wherever you work around the world → prefer a green card (which you may give up after 6 months) if you don't want to be taxed twice e.g. Tinkoff How to choose a visa? What question should you ask yourself? ✓ the real question is: what is the level of manageability of a given visa? → if little effort = depends on luck 〆no predictability, no guarantee ≠ unmanageable → if much effort = success mostly depends on your efforts ✓ manageability Are you willing to invest 2 years to obtain a Master’s degree in the US? Can you afford it? → why is it a popular solution among Indian & Chinese younger graduates? 2 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Choosing a visa for employment in the USA 20230630 hw20230707 active deck_shuffled_lines_valign deck_shuffled_lines_halign prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign https://cbkimmigration.com/achievement-based/o-1-temporary-visa/general-o-1-criteria-requirements/ → match the descriptions with each type of visa → which would you choose?

]]> H1-B visa (5-7yrs) L1 visa (3yrs) 0-1visa (1.5 yr + 2-3yrs) EB-1 visa (1.5yr) ]]> H1-B visa (5-7yrs) the most classical work visa procedure 25% lottery (only once a year in April) some people have failed 4 years in a row!... need to wait up to 6 months before actually being able to work not well thought of by employers system abused of by Indian body shops increasingly difficult to get a work visa L1 visa (3yrs) employer can help you move from Europe to the USA, but eventually they won't be able to sponsor your application = after max 7 years, will have to leave companies are not sponsors any more e.g. Google employer can't support you for applying for a green card no or little career progression (because stuck in the same company) uncomfortable dependence on employer: if made redundant → back to square one you have to work for at least 1 year for a subsidiary in Europe workaround: move with your own company (but you still have to be employed abroad at least for 1 year) 0-1visa (1.5 yr + 2-3yrs) evidence of local (national) achievements + non-immigration intent less paperwork = only temp residence visa valid 5 yrs EB-1 visa (1.5yr) evidence of international achievements e.g. 4+ international publications… + dual intent (immigration + work) + MBA-like profile → EB1-A less likely for people who have only started their career ]]> 20230623 17:00-18:30 MSK | 16:00-17:30 CET 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 350 = 320 euros active Pondering People series | Visa alternatives (mindmap) Pondering People series | questions & answers episode 1 By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lfGEQB-TtRn1-i5njHDiwD__xSMKaHigWtYv0xavRLQ/edit?usp=sharing

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visa_alternatives.mm visa_alternatives.xml visa_alternatives.svg ]]> 20230616 17:00-18:30 MSK | 16:00-17:30 CET 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 380 = 350 euros active Pondering People series | Cultural misalignment of negotiation expectations By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lfGEQB-TtRn1-i5njHDiwD__xSMKaHigWtYv0xavRLQ/edit?usp=sharing

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> active textbook 20230609 17:00-18:30 MSK | 16:00-17:30 CET 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 410 = 380 euros active Pondering People series | FAANG By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lfGEQB-TtRn1-i5njHDiwD__xSMKaHigWtYv0xavRLQ/edit?usp=sharing

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> active textbook FAANG = acronym for five of the best-performing tech-centric stocks of the past decade: Facebook (now Meta Platforms), Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google (now Alphabet) 20230602 17:00-18:30 MSK | 16:00-17:30 CET 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 440 = 410 euros active Pondering People | Is it financially worth relocating? By the end of this session you will have studied The radio with pictures - audio-video series project description → add ideas to this draft https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lfGEQB-TtRn1-i5njHDiwD__xSMKaHigWtYv0xavRLQ/edit?usp=sharing

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> active textbook Oh1 visa ✓ faster green card T / Cl Current validated criteria critical role in companies v.high salary participation in associations 2 publications at university T / Cl todo to validate other criteria role of judge contribution to professional area → writing a book provide 15 recommendation letters T / Cl Amsterdam vs Berlin Amsterdam vs London ✓ more interesting job in A 〆schooling fees 18000*2/12=3000/yr ]]> 1 Is it financially worth relocating? active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Would you enjoy the standard of living you have now if you relocated? The figures presented here do not take into account differences in the cost of living in different countries, and the results vary greatly from one year to another based on fluctuations in the exchange rates of the country's currency. Such fluctuations change a country's ranking from one year to the next, even though they often make little or no difference to the standard of living of its population. GDP per capita is often considered an indicator of a country's standard of living;[1][2] however, this is inaccurate because GDP per capita is not a measure of personal income. Comparisons of national income are also frequently made on the basis of purchasing power parity (PPP), to adjust for differences in the cost of living in different countries. (See List of countries by GDP (PPP) per capita.) PPP largely removes the exchange rate problem but not others; it does not reflect the value of economic output in international trade, and it also requires more estimation than GDP per capita. On the whole, PPP per capita figures are more narrowly spread than nominal GDP per capita figures. src: Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_GDP_(nominal)_per_capita ]]> How would your purchasing power in Moscow compare with other destinations? Purchasing power parity (PPP)[1] is a measurement of the price of specific goods in different countries and is used to compare the absolute purchasing power of the countries' currencies. PPP is effectively the ratio of the price of a basket of goods at one location divided by the price of the basket of goods at a different location. The PPP inflation and exchange rate may differ from the market exchange rate because of tariffs, and other transaction costs.[2] The purchasing power parity indicator can be used to compare economies regarding their gross domestic product (GDP), labour productivity and actual individual consumption, and in some cases to analyse price convergence and to compare the cost of living between places.[3] The calculation of the PPP, according to the OECD, is made through a basket of goods that contains a "final product list [that] covers around 3,000 consumer goods and services, 30 occupations in government, 200 types of equipment goods and about 15 construction projects". src: Wikipedia https://www.numbeo.com/quality-of-life/rankings_by_country.jsp?title=2022&displayColumn=1 ]]> Is life in London better than in Moscow? Indices Difference Consumer Prices in London are 104.3% higher than in Moscow (without rent) Consumer Prices Including Rent in London are 138.7% higher than in Moscow Rent Prices in London are 204.9% higher than in Moscow Restaurant Prices in London are 145.4% higher than in Moscow Groceries Prices in London are 78.9% higher than in Moscow Local Purchasing Power in London is 51.5% higher than in Moscow src: numbeo.com https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/compare_cities.jsp?country1=Russia&country2=United+Kingdom&city1=Moscow&city2=London ]]> Which areas in Europe are the biggest hubs for high-tech, when it comes to employment? London and especially the area just west of it (in particular Oxford), is the biggest tech hub in Europe when looking at the share of employment. Almost 12% of the working population is employed in the high-tech sector in this area. Prague and Budapest are also major tech hubs in Europe. Both boast a great environment for tech start-ups and employ more than 10% of the working population. Budapest is home to TIER, Europe’s leader in micro-mobility. Prague is home to Avast, one of the world’s biggest cyber security companies. src: landgeist.com https://landgeist.com/2021/06/16/employment-in-high-tech/ ]]> What are the top destinations for IT jobs in 2023? Do you agree with these findings? USA > Switzerland > Singapore > Canada > Australia > United Kingdom > Germany> France > Japan According to the chart, Switzerland and the United States offer the highest salaries for IT jobs, with an average range of $100,000 to $120,000 per year. Canada also offers high IT salaries, with average ranges of $70,000 to $90,000 per year. They are followed by Singapore, Australia, and Japan with annual average ranges of $5000 to $65000. Next in the line are Germany, the United Kingdom, and France with an average range of $45,000 to $55,000 per year. https://techbehemoths.com/blog/best-countries-for-it-jobs ]]> 20230519 17:00-18:30 MSK | 16:00-17:30 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 470 = 440 euros active Pondering People | Relocating: where? Why? Assessing corporate culture values Pondering People series - draft Negotiating job offers Interviews drills with various interlocutors - Behavioural questions Fallacies of the Russian gas market (2/2) Employment trends Giganomics: And what don't you do for a living? Subjunctive forms to express recommendations & expectations By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lfGEQB-TtRn1-i5njHDiwD__xSMKaHigWtYv0xavRLQ/edit?usp=sharing

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lfGEQB-TtRn1-i5njHDiwD__xSMKaHigWtYv0xavRLQ/edit?usp=sharing ]]> 1 Relocating: where? Why? active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Would you be able to justify during a job interview why it makes sense to relocate? Why are there so many more job opportunities abroad? ✓ greater markets & consumers call for more production needs ↔ the more IT end users to be catered for, the more developers are needed to support them ✓ you can make a business impact not only for 1000s but millions of users e.g. Mir payment system vs Visa, VKontakte vs Meta/Facebook, YandexTaxi vs Uber and also... ✓ greater variety of options ✓ more diverse corporate cultures business impact size Why would one want to go to the Silicon Valley? ✓ all job opportunities stem from the Silicon Valley ↔ overheated market = multiple offers / candidate ✓ more demand in the Silicon Valley than supply?! If you want to work in IT, why wouldn't you want to be where it all begins? = like Olympic Games for IT professionals rest / invest overheated market = overheating is when the economy reaches the limits of its capacity to meet all of the demand from individuals, firms and government. One element of this is the concept of "full employment", which occurs when almost everyone who wants to work has a job. When this happens, there is very little available slack Why shouldn't job seekers be shy to apply? ✓ remember you will be using the same set of skills (but in a big tech instead of a local player) i.e. will be doing almost the same job ✓ access outstanding job offers ✓ learn from failures & taking risks → apply only w/ relevant prep ✓ know the framework ✓ practise algorithms (...) Why play small if you are able to play big? Why could you be reluctant to hunt for a job abroad? 〆happy to live in your comfort zone 〆shy to lose money, time 〆greater competition 〆underestimated skills 〆overestimated bar 〆fear of being rejected 〆language, culture, friends... 〆Russophobia misinformation Why do ambitions often not coincide with skills? = only a prejudice due to former Soviet Union legacy?... 〆myth that the West is better Why might managers play a greater role abroad? ✓ local power distance makes professional development difficult = glass ceiling instead of empowerment → inspire people with limited ambitions but great skills 1 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Assessing corporate culture values Evaluating corporate culture active wip deck_shuffled_lines_halign prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign What values are important to you in a company's culture? What would make you want to join or leave a company? Are you a good fit for the corporate culture of your target company?

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]]> overheated market = overheating is when the economy reaches the limits of its capacity to meet all of the demand from individuals, firms and government. One element of this is the concept of "full employment", which occurs when almost everyone who wants to work has a job. When this happens, there is very little available slack 20230512 17:00-18:30 MSK | 16:00-17:30 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 500 = 470 euros active YouTube series - draft Negotiating job offers Interviews drills with various interlocutors - Behavioural questions Fallacies of the Russian gas market (2/2) Employment trends Giganomics: And what don't you do for a living? Subjunctive forms to express recommendations & expectations By the end of this session you will have studied 20230516 cancelled

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> active textbook 〆questioning Russian authorities? = hot potato... 〆no guarantee of a better life... 〆Russophobia → focus on people who have already decided ## Relocating: where? How? Pros & cons of each destination in terms of: job opportunities integration of Russians work-life balance local language(s) ### ranking of big tech hubs USA > Europe > Singapore Silicon Valley > USA > London > Amsterdam > Singapore > Dublin | Dubai | Zurich > Berlin (Serbia < Moscow) → use shuffled boxes ## Prep for job hunt ### How to get our dream job? → LinkedIn ### How do you prioritise / deprioritise your professional expectations? ## How to negotiate job offers? ## Applying for an extraordinary visa to the USA ↔ roadmap for an extraordinary ability visa (chasing the American Dream) ## Applying for a talent visa to the UK ## Roles & differences between staff engineer and staff manager tech lead becomes just a manager → how to avoid having to manage too big teams & subordinates? distinguish administrative roles from positions that still have scope for professional development (e.g. distinguished engineers) risks of responsibilities scaling up highlight companies with promotion perspectives ## Integrating the local community T / Cl Potential topics - job hunt Review of LinkedIn Profile - recommendations Compiled support stories Interviews drills - Behavioural questions Interviews drills | STAR method vs Minto Pyramid Prep for algorithm qs ← IB ]]> active textbook youtube Lenny Rachitsky Anna Naumova (former Mail.ru, Odnoklasniki, product manager in Apple) Imigram = agency → helping relocating Russians to the UK Talent visa in UK ↔ O-1 visa in USA interviewer with a cockney accent, Manchester... ]]> empathy = ability to understand another person's feelings, experience, etc 20230502 16:30-18:00 MSK | 15:30-17:00 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 530 = 500 euros active Interview with CTO - feedback | YouTube series draft By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cYi8C8jMCv1TXLDVg6Udg6BoCSP1W15smtLrVrKIgxc/edit

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> active textbook active textbook USA > London > (Ireland?) > Amsterdam > Zurich > Berlin How do you prioritise / deprioritise your professional expectations? Applying for an extraordinary visa to the USA ↔ roadmap for an extraordinary ability visa (chasing the American Dream) T / Cl Potential topics - job hunt Review of LinkedIn Profile - recommendations Compiled support stories Interviews drills - Behavioural questions Interviews drills | STAR method vs Minto Pyramid Prep for algorithm qs ← IB ]]> empathy = ability to understand another person's feelings, experience, etc 20230428 17:00-18:30 MSK | 16:00-17:30 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 500 20230425 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 60 +500 = 530 euros active Prioritising professional expectations Prioritising job offers By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cYi8C8jMCv1TXLDVg6Udg6BoCSP1W15smtLrVrKIgxc/edit

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> Professional mobility wip textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cYi8C8jMCv1TXLDVg6Udg6BoCSP1W15smtLrVrKIgxc/edit 〆mentoring 〆coaching = experiences as senior engineer rather than tech lead ]]> 1 Role play active role_play Recycle new expressions and language. ✓ If you give me your best offer, I'll give you my best consideration → never give exact figures ]]> Recycle new expressions and language. You are a head hunter. You've spent many months trying to find the ideal candidate for a big tech. You are impressed by the CV & want to make a compelling offer. What would make you happy? How much do you want for...? Do other offers reach a 6-figure salary? A head hunter has contacted you to make an offer after you'd submitted your CV. This is not your dream job but you want to keep all options in your pocket. Stall for time (the interview for your dream job is in 2 weeks!). Negotiate terms: ask for more holidays, relocation package... ✓ I'm afraid I already have some very competitive offers. ✓ I don't feel comfortable enough to share these figures with you because it is confidential. ✓ I can't give you more details but I can say that if you increased at least the base salary / compensation package / equity... I'd be happy to reconsider your offer. wip textbook 20230321_job_interview_behavioural_question_sample_answer_w_star_method_ibogatyrev.mp4 → what are the strong points? → what can be improved in terms of: * delivery (intonation, stress on keywords, pace, articulation) * use of language (variety of grammar structures) * vocab & register (formal / informal) * narrative (succinct, convincing?) * methodology (relevance & beneficial or rather a hindrance?) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/2-Z1penkhwR0PQ Notes:

]]> wip textbook I have been in touch with Ivan on a weekly basis (and sometimes more) for almost 4 years... His unwavering determination to achieve goals is exemplary, mostly because of his ability to accommodate - as it seems - to virtually any work life balance without compromising on either professional or interpersonal needs. As witnessed by his drills to undertake successful relocations, Ivan's natural kindness and cultural awareness make him a strong candidate in areas where even HR talent pools would not venture. He has proven to be unusually determined to I have seen him grow as both a professional and a mature, reliable and person. While Yes, of course. Beside your English linguistic level confirmed by your IELTS results (which are obviously out of date), I'll be happy to confirm in those lines (subject to your needs): I have been teaching Ivan general and business English since June 2019, from intermediate level to advanced, first face to face and now on-line, initially via English First, and then on a private basis before his first immigration to London for a position at Meta. At the time of this writing he's about to take on a new role in Amsterdam after drilling job interviews for FAANG (acronym the five best-performing tech-orientated stocks of the past decade: Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google). Following our MBA-like business case studies, sales pitches & presentations, negotiation drills, skills & stress interviews, and other various roles plays in English, Ivan has shown both cultural awareness & communication skills that exceed His unwavering determination to achieve goals is exemplary, mostly because of his ability to accommodate - as it seems - to virtually any work life balance without compromising on either professional or interpersonal needs. Among the people I get to teach & train Ivan is ]]> active textbook active stopwatch_by_dwyl 2 pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png Speaking checklist active move_contents METHODOLOGY ✓ paraphrasing topic statement or question to confirm understanding ✓ rhetorical question(s) / hook / quotation ✓ introduction ✓ objectives & tasks ✓ breakdown / plan of the presentation ✓ logical structure ✓ attentive to interlocutor's expectations ✓ relevance of follow-up questions ✓ clear parts ✓ transitions between parts ✓ timing ✓ clear & memorable conclusion USE OF LANGUAGE ✓ vocab ✓ graded language and little jargon ✓ grammatical structures & accuracy ✓ conjunctions, adverbial phrases ✓ register DELIVERY ✓ pace ✓ articulation & pronunciation ✓ intonation ✓ stress on keywords CONCLUSION ✓ recap ✓ general conclusion ✓ recommendations ✓ opening ]]> 20230123 hw20230125 pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png 5 Identifying support stories edit_ol_qa_writing prep_ol_qa_writing prep_ol_qa_writing active Variety of leadership principle questions and answers Do not use the same story more than twice. Prepare 2-3 stories per each of the LPs. If you do use the same story, point it out explicitly. In that case, they, most probably, will ask you to provide another story. In the end, all interviewers will share what they've got with each other and if it appears that you've got just 1-3 interesting stories, then they may think that you haven't experienced enough yet. Give 2-3 examples for the following categories/areas of interest. Explaining how you behave should be supported by personal and memorable stories. → make sure these examples illustrate some key concepts described above. Upstream & downstream feedback Have you ever had to deal with negative upstream and/or downstream feedback? What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? (...) ✓ Key concepts: → taking things with a pinch of salt (distancing) → lesson learnt (resilience) ✓ Support stories: → disappointing performance review by a superior in spite of your hard work → misunderstanding of a given task ]]> Greatest & weakest points of your career What is your biggest achievement? Give me a specific example of a time when you used good judgement and logic in solving a problem. Give me an example of a time when you set a goal and were able to meet or achieve it. Tell me about a time when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to get a job done. Describe a time when you set your sights too high (or too low). Give me an example of a time when you tried to accomplish something and failed. Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Give me an example of a time when you used your fact-finding skills to solve a problem. Tell me about a time when you missed an obvious solution to a problem. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> What is your greatest & weakest points of your career ✓ able to distinguish what is necessary to achieve given goals thanks to analytical skills & anticipating needs → determined & committed to achieving goals ✓ build contrast between team & own contribution 〆avoid mixing objective adjectives with subjective ones ✓ identify postcards that best show illustrate your greatest achievements (involving company-level effort), visible even after your departure ✓ list different skills set acquired in each company → ability to ramp up & adapt to new needs ]]> Cross functional collaboration What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? How do you build team spirit? Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way. Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion. Would you like to make a long-lasting impact or be appreciated? Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree. Please discuss an important written document you were required to complete. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? → describe what is not visible to the naked eye cross-functional collaboration e.g. asked help from people from different depts → focus on (likely) feedback from people who know you well (e.g. team members, managers) → contrast expectations with achievements e.g. showed empathy when other staff members were about to burn out e.g. was able to cover for colleagues who'd failed to meet deadlines = changed your functions and/or job description in order to collaborate better e.g. volunteered, mentored, disagreed but provided some alternative solution... = redefined expectations ✓ changed caps & put yourself in someone else's shoes ✓ risk-taker = make an impact at company level rather than just be appreciated ✓ fast-learner How do you build team spirit? ✓ strength of a team stems from the diversity of its members 〆morale was low because of tight deadlines → had to convince different people to work together to achieve a common goal Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree. ✓ justified your opinion although was not expected ✓ provided evidence of pointlessness at the risk of being criticised ✓ made concessions & did your best = achieved personal & profession ]]> Conflict resolution Have you ever had to deal with negative upstream and/or downstream feedback? What is your typical way of dealing with conflict? Give me an example. Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way. Describe a time when you were faced with a stressful situation that demonstrated your coping skills. Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree. Tell me about a time when you had too many things to do and you were required to prioritize your tasks. Give me an example of a time when you had to make a split second decision. Tell me about a time you were able to successfully deal with another person even when that individual may not have personally liked you (or vice versa). Tell me about a difficult decision you've made in the last year. Tell me about a recent situation in which you had to deal with a very upset customer or co-worker. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures. Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. How would you prioritise tasks of two rival teams from different departments that were assigned the same objectives? ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> Leadership Give me an example of when you showed initiative and took the lead. Give me an example of a time when you had to make a split second decision. Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Tell me about a time when you delegated a project effectively. What is your biggest achievement as a leader? Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Would you like to make a long-lasting impact or be appreciated? How do you build team spirit? Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way. Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures. Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> Mentoring Where do you see yourself in 5 years? How do you mentor junior team members? How do you build team spirit? Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> Upstream & downstream feedback Have you ever had to deal with negative upstream and/or downstream feedback? What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? Would you like to make a long-lasting impact or be appreciated? Tell me about a time when you delegated a project effectively. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> 4 Describing education lead_in_2roles active pix/accountant-adult-black-and-white-325685-02.jpg Answer the following questions. Was your internship a positive experience? Why? ✓ I was able to get the bigger picture because... What do you regret about your internship? 〆 It lacked ... What aspects of your internship did you especially enjoy / would you have enjoyed? ✓ being in an international corporate community ✓ building networking ✓ honing some interpersonal skills What aspects of your internship did you like less / would you have liked less? ✓ dealing with paperwork, red tape ✓ data crunching ✓ chores wip textbook Writing CV - long version → add new section 'Achievements' (1-2 sentences) Mobilising♣ people to write success stories♠ in the health-care industry that echo the challenges I have tackled in sports as a marathon runner and iron-man ♣ mobilising = stronger than rallying → better for a manager (but perhaps arguably worse for a team-player than rallying) ♠ success stories = strong collocation in business ↔ synonym of achievements, successes Alternative wording [synonyms] (optional, additional words) [Mobilising | Rallying | Bringing together | Calling for] people [to write success stories | to deal with (professional) challenges] ([in the health-care industry | at work | in a professional environment]) that [echo | match] the [challenges I have tackled | my accomplishments] in sports (as a marathon runner and iron-man) ]]> 1 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Prioritising professional expectations active deck_shuffled_lines_valign deck_shuffled_lines_halign shuffled_boxes prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign must-have fair BATNA concessions ]]> 20230425 16:30-18:00 MSK | 15:30-17:00 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 90 = 60 euros active Roles & differences between staff engineer and staff manager By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cYi8C8jMCv1TXLDVg6Udg6BoCSP1W15smtLrVrKIgxc/edit

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 1 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Roles & differences between staff engineer and staff manager hw20221208-1 active deck_shuffled_lines_valign deck_shuffled_lines_halign shuffled_boxes prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign L9 CTO L6/L7 staff manager fellow contributor staff/principal engineer ]]> fellow contributor = inspirational role ✓ focus on technical strategy, architecture ✓ changing companies often = evidence of a wider range of experience staff/principal engineer = leadership with a vision ✓ find technical ways to address challenges ✓ not responsible for effective team building L9 CTO = ambassadors of IT solutions 〆no contribution in development 〆may have to solve conflicts in the team L6/L7 staff manager = sheer management & managing people ✓ solve a problem from a people perspective ✓ assign or recruit the right person ]]> 20230421 17:00-18:30 MSK | 16:00-17:30 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 120 = 90 euros active Relocating: where? How? By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cYi8C8jMCv1TXLDVg6Udg6BoCSP1W15smtLrVrKIgxc/edit

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 1 Lead in active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Cost of Living Numbeo is the world’s largest cost of living database. Numbeo is also a crowd-sourced global database of quality of life data: housing indicators, perceived crime rates, healthcare quality, transport quality, and other statistics. https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/ https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/safest-countries-in-europe ]]> Where would you like to relocate to? 〆shouldn't depend on the climate! ✓ preserve your purchasing power purchasing power = money that people have available to buy goods with What makes you more likely to make ties with the local community? ✓ shared values ✓ moral ethics ✓ self-confidence, arrogance or modesty ✓ keeping distance or being friendly ✓ democratic or autocratic How do people drive & park their cars? = good clue about the local culture How can you bond with people? ]]> to bond with = to develop or create a relationship of trust and affection with sb purchasing power = money that people have available to buy goods with to bond with = to develop or create a relationship of trust and affection with sb 20230418 16:30-18:00 MSK | 15:30-17:00 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 150 = 120 euros active Applying for an extraordinary visa to the USA By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cYi8C8jMCv1TXLDVg6Udg6BoCSP1W15smtLrVrKIgxc/edit

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 1 Lead in active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png The individual must either demonstrate a one-time achievement at the caliber of an Olympic Medal or Nobel prize, or satisfy at least three of the following criteria: Original scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic or business-related contributions of major significance in the field; Published materials about the individual in professional or major trade publications, or appearance/published materials about the individual in other major media; Membership in associations in the field which require outstanding achievements of their members, as judged by experts in the field; (...) https://cbkimmigration.com/achievement-based/o-1-temporary-visa/general-o-1-criteria-requirements/ Answer the questions.]]> What are the advantages? ✓ work visa (w/o quotas!) ✓ 6-month self-nomination for green card What criteria could you validate (you need at least 3 out of 7) ✓ contributing to the community ✓ getting published ✓ being a member (...) How much time will you need to satisfy at least 3 criteria? Will you work full time or part time while preparing your visa? 〆risk of burn out if working full time → give yourself 6-9 months (unless you have already satisfied some criteria) 1 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Roadmap for an extraordinary ability visa (chasing the American Dream) active deck_shuffled_lines_valign shuffled_lines deck_shuffled_lines_halign prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign Preliminaries Start small Develop your public image Finalise your commitment ]]> Preliminaries check if you can realistically validate at least 3 criteria of the extraordinary ability visa contact a lawyer estimate total costs (USD 15-20 000?) set a provisional deadline for gathering all documents Start small show you have experience in both local (national) & international companies join & post insightful comments in forums draft articles obtain feedback from peers Develop your public image get published (perhaps pay for being published) contribute to the community with tangible results volunteer to be a judge / keynote speaker in a festival Finalise your commitment seek endorsement from prominent players apply for the visa ]]> 20230414 17:00-18:30 MSK | 16:00-17:30 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 180 = 150 euros active Interview with a hiring manager - Feedback | Extraordinary ability visa By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cYi8C8jMCv1TXLDVg6Udg6BoCSP1W15smtLrVrKIgxc/edit

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wrUigpTIQtX9pUdWMBFUTn2erN26cOhskBqwtO-_OPM/edit self-introduction of interviewer ✓ had carefully studied CV → demonstrated what both have in common = strong signal to build rapport self-introduction of candidate → be open about conducting parallel interviews → set a deadline for receiving and possibly accepting an offer Why this company? → shared values 1 technical question re a given past achievement (micro-services) STAR answer 5-7 follow-up questions / 20min → hiring manager checking whether experience was made up or genuine 5min reverse questions → enquire about employer expectations in 3, 6, 12 months When negotiating final terms & conditions ! don't push win/lose (e.g. accepting only if relocating not to Berlin) → might end up working in poor climate w/ hiring manager next expected interviews: * Team interview (= potential peer & one representative of adjacent team) * CTO interview CRITERIA FOR O-1A “EXTRAORDINARY ABILITY” The individual must either demonstrate a one-time achievement at the caliber of an Olympic Medal or Nobel prize, or satisfy at least three of the following criteria: Original scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic or business-related contributions of major significance in the field; Published materials about the individual in professional or major trade publications, or appearance/published materials about the individual in other major media; Membership in associations in the field which require outstanding achievements of their members, as judged by experts in the field; (...) https://cbkimmigration.com/achievement-based/o-1-temporary-visa/general-o-1-criteria-requirements/ ✓ work visa (w/o quotas!) ✓ 6-month self-nomination for green card ]]> empathy = ability to understand another person's feelings, experience, etc 20230411 16:30-18:00 MSK | 15:30-17:00 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 210 = 180 euros active Interview with a hiring manager | Compiled support stories | Evidence-based interview Negotiating job offers Interviews drills with various interlocutors - Behavioural questions Fallacies of the Russian gas market (2/2) Employment trends Giganomics: And what don't you do for a living? Subjunctive forms to express recommendations & expectations By the end of this session you will have studied 20230321_job_interview_behavioural_question_sample_answer_w_star_method_ibogatyrev.mp4 Watch the following video. → what are the strong points? → what can be improved in terms of: * delivery (intonation, stress on keywords, pace, articulation) * use of language (variety of grammar structures) * vocab & register (formal / informal) * narrative (succinct, convincing?) * methodology (relevance & beneficial or rather a hindrance?) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/2-Z1penkhwR0PQ Interview with a hiring manager https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wrUigpTIQtX9pUdWMBFUTn2erN26cOhskBqwtO-_OPM/edit Compiled support stories https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cYi8C8jMCv1TXLDVg6Udg6BoCSP1W15smtLrVrKIgxc/edit

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wrUigpTIQtX9pUdWMBFUTn2erN26cOhskBqwtO-_OPM/edit T / Cl Compiled support stories https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cYi8C8jMCv1TXLDVg6Udg6BoCSP1W15smtLrVrKIgxc/edit 〆mentoring 〆coaching = experiences as senior engineer rather than tech lead ]]> 1 Evidence-based interview active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png You should work & learn in team but how do you celebrate success? ≠ drinking & feasting ✓ openly acknowledge differences of opinion ✓ relax to defuse tension ✓ get ready for next challenges → success should feel like the beginning a new story rather than the ending of the current one How do you own your commitments? ✓ make promises you can hold and not those beyond your control → be confident you can achieve your goals ✓ satisfy internal & external dependences ✓ mitigate risk ✓ request help when relevant ✓ escalate when needed ✓ be determined ✓ prioritise (at the cost of your work-life balance if you really want to change the world) → observe the Pareto Principle = 20% efforts account for 80% of results ✓ dream big but make small incremental changes When do you show empathy (towards team members, customers)? How does it help you gain insight? ✓ look from the perspective of customers, users, and each other, to deepen understanding 〆don't just copy-paste 〆always avoid an anonymous approach ✓ show compassion for team members burning out ✓ anticipate future needs How do you reflect on your successes and failures? ✓ be transparent to gain maximum feedback ✓ recognise impact of team work empathy = ability to understand another person's feelings, experience, etc 20230407 17:00-18:30 MSK | 15:00-16:30 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 240 = 210 euros active Motivational coaching By the end of this session you will have studied 20230321_job_interview_behavioural_question_sample_answer_w_star_method_ibogatyrev.mp4 Watch the following video. → what are the strong points? → what can be improved in terms of: * delivery (intonation, stress on keywords, pace, articulation) * use of language (variety of grammar structures) * vocab & register (formal / informal) * narrative (succinct, convincing?) * methodology (relevance & beneficial or rather a hindrance?) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/2-Z1penkhwR0PQ

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 1 Motivational coaching active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png How can your background prove you are a good fit for the company? ✓ born & bred in the USSR → be the first, the fastest, the strongest = you are used to fight for a living, for your passion 'Be hungry', Steve Jobs Are you ready to sacrifice your work-life balance for the sake of innovation? ✓ not the smartest in the toolbox but hard-working = modest approach ✓ not interested in just replicating 〆don't copy success stories → change the world Be obsessed by customer needs! Can you focus on a single important thing & decline all the other interesting ones? ✓ have always put in the hours ✓ see Tim Cook quoting Steve Jobs 'Be proud of what you have achieved and what you have turned down', Steve Jobs Do you want to be a self-made man? ✓ refused life as a factory worker, blue collar → had to work sometimes 2-3 times harder than other to succeed e.g. Steve Jobs ✓ experienced hardships reminiscent of survival rather than living a normal life → can't be mediocre to change one's life ≠ not consider yourself as a smart person, just hard-working & determined to be (or not to be) brought up with a sliver spoon Have you got the guts to recognise your failures, and be resilient enough to turn a tragedy into an opportunity? ✓ free yourself from material belongings → relocated many times ✓ rediscover genuine values ✓ never too late to change the world Getting out of your comfort zone What makes you different from other candidates? ✓ bring diversity to the team ✓ compete with post-graduates brought up in a cocoon with prestigious diplomas to be brought up with a sliver spoon = having a wealthy or privileged background born and bred = used to say that someone was born and grew up in a particular place, and has the typical character of someone who lives there 20230331 17:00-18:30 MSK | 16:00-17:30 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 270 = 240 euros active Seven stages of a negotiation - Harry Mills - Negotiation tutorial bargaining tactics By the end of this session you will have studied 20230403 cancelled ← to be rescheduled video

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> 1 Negotiating skills active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png What is perhaps the most important skill a negotiator needs? ✓ versatility = being able to change & adapt to the situation → there is not a single technique of negotiation having a wide variety of skills Why is it important to be a good listener? ✓ information is power ✓ catch language clues to understand your opponent's position & expectations What kinds of behaviour are adequate? ✓ being polite is key to asking anything you want to know ✓ depending on the situation → manage conflict → manage pressure in a face-to-face negotiation ✓ plan effectively & be analytical ✓ be open minded & creative How can you repackage the negotiation? ✓ double-check your counterpart's eagerness to negotiate ✓ show your own desire to reach a compromise ✓ ensure you reach a win-win solution → reminiscent of dating ≠ not talking to a friend but more a future mother in law = sell yourself present in a new form What should a good negotiator look for? ✓ find if there's scope for negotiation → identify soft exposing give-aways = something that makes you guess the real truth about sth/sb giveaways How do you find out if there is room for more negotiations? ✓ listen out for language cues e.g. Perhaps♣ we can give you a discount if♠ ... ♣ perhaps ♠ if = language clues → some concessions (give-aways) are possible / probable eagerness, language clues 1 pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Negotiation stages Negotiation stages active deck_shuffled_lines_valign shuffled_lines deck_shuffled_lines_halign prep_deck_shuffled_lines_halign ]]> Ready yourself ✓ prepare your objectives, concessions & strategy ✓ gather information about the other party → do your 'homework' Explore each other's needs ✓ build rapport ✓ state your opening opinion ✓ learn the other side's position → ask diagnostic questions Signal for movement ✓ signal that you are prepared to move from your original position ✓ respond to signals from the other side = show there is room for manoeuvre 'Normally, we do... but...' → get a foot in the door Probe with proposals ✓ make suggestions ✓ find areas of agreement → use what if + conditionals Exchange concessions ✓ give concessions = Would that help? As long as... → scratch my back and I'll scratch yours Close the deal ✓ bring the negotiation to a clear & satisfactory end Tie up loose ends ✓ confirm what has been agreed, summarise the details on paper → Let's recap & conclude = opportunity to invite your partner out for dinner → build a long-time relationship & generate repeat business ⇒ RESPECT ]]> 1 Negotiation tutorial: Bargaining tactics | lynda.com active move_html5_video negotiation_tutorial_bargaining_tactics_lynda.com-ba0dparciww.mp4 1 Negotiation tutorial bargaining tactics 20221207 hw20221214 active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png Negotiation tutorial: Bargaining tactics | lynda.com Negotiation tutorial: Bargaining tactics | lynda.com

]]> How do they establish connection? ✓ talk about their children fig tree son 4-week old daughter = small talk How does he make his boss like him? ✓ he confirms he appreciated the fact she gave him paternity leave ✓ he made most of his paternity leave by spending time with his wife & newborn daughter → she likes him more psychological technique in which an individual attempts to influence another person by becoming more likeable to their target How does he anchor his request? ✓ flexitime policy could benefit the whole company and not only him ≠ not only him wants sth How does he move past her first resistance? That's what I thought at first but I did a lot of research What convincing arguments did he find? ✓ competitors are already doing it! ✓ employee satisfaction goes up ✓ employee turn-around decreases employee turn-around = total number of workers who leave a company over a certain time period. Includes those who exit voluntarily as well as employees who are fired or laid off How does he react to her doubts & questions? ✓ ask diagnostic, possibly rhetorical, questions ✓ Have you seen customer survey stats (statistics)? (Yes, she has. Complaints were down about 10%. Sales were up about the same) = answer support his requests (she says 'I get it') Why does he ask another so-called diagnostic question? (Who else would benefit from a flexible schedule?) ✓ to elicit the answer from his boss → brainstorming = make your partner agree with the solution by coming to it together to elicit = to get information or a reaction from sb, often with difficulty; to draw forth (what is latent); выявлять; делать вывод; выводить; вытянуть How does he reframe his request? ✓ Look at it this way... → describe another person who could benefit from the request = remind your partner of another example situation to reframe = to change the way something is expressed or considered What expressions show your partner is listening actively? ✓ So, you're saying... = soft exposing give-aways → paraphrasing give-away = something that makes you guess the real truth about sth/sb What fixed expression confirms she understands Tom's requests? ✓ I do see where you're coming from = I understand the logics How does Tom move past further resistance? ✓ (Don't worry,) (we're) just brainstorming here! = don't ask any commitment from your partner yet → don't put your partner in an impossible situation When does Tom start making a concession? ✓ once his boss has accepted in principle but has doubts about others accepting → make the request easier to approve (it doesn't have to be a 'sweeping change', just a team) What other diagnostic question(s) to move past resistance does he ask? What do you need from me to support/agree fully? = first genuine, non-rhetorical question How does she phrase her terms of approval? If you could make a compelling case that... that'd (would) help. = 2nd conditional compelling = that makes you pay attention to it because it is so interesting and exciting; so strong that you must do sth about it over the long haul = over an extended period of time How does Tom show agreement? ✓ I'm on it. I'll give you tools to measure results... → show you will continue your commitment beyond the 'time of sale' How does she confirm her approval? If it's rock solid, I'll sign it. What does going one up on somebody mean? Why does Tom offer to do more? ✓ to get an advantage over someone, or to do something that shows you are better than them = promises to do even more than what she wants → ask for reciprocity ✓ Would you be willing to... (present the request at the next meeting) reciprocity = situation in which two people, countries, etc. provide the same help or advantages to each other How does Tom confirm the positive outcome of their conversation? ✓ I'm thrilled. ✓ I'm a lot closer than I was 5min ago. = win-win situation versatility = having a wide variety of skills eagerness = positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something overriding = more important than anything else in a particular situation giveaway = something that makes you guess the real truth about sth/sb; демаскирующий признак to probe (into sth) = to ask questions in order to find out secret or hidden information about sb/sth; to touch, examine or look for sth, especially with a long thin instrument to tie up loose ends = to finish; to complete to probe (into sth) = to ask questions in order to find out secret or hidden information about sb/sth to get a foot in the door = to have a chance to do something that could lead to further opportunities. price conscious = aware of how much things cost and thus avoiding buying expensive items; looking for value for money to eavesdrop = to listen secretly to what other people are saying ingratiation = psychological technique in which an individual attempts to influence another person by becoming more likeable to their target; усилия, предпринимаемые человеком с целью понравиться другим людям. Совершенно очевидно, что если вам нужно чего-либо добиться от окружающих, то быстрее всего результаты будут достигнуты, если вы сможете сделать так, чтобы по отношению к вам испытывали теплые чувства to elicit = to get information or a reaction from sb, often with difficulty; to draw forth (what is latent); выявлять; делать вывод; выводить; вытянуть employee turn-around = total number of workers who leave a company over a certain time period. Includes those who exit voluntarily as well as employees who are fired or laid off compelling = that makes you pay attention to it because it is so interesting and exciting; so strong that you must do sth about it to reframe = to change the way something is expressed or considered over the long haul = over an extended period of time to get one up on somebody = to get an advantage over someone, or to do something that shows you are better than them reciprocity = situation in which two people, countries, etc. provide the same help or advantages to each other 20230327 16:30-18:00 MSK | 15:30-17:00 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 300 = 270 euros active Interviews drills - Behavioural questions By the end of this session you will have studied 20230403 cancelled ← to be rescheduled video

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ID-xF2C0kVy6XtvUW_SxzVSZ1Mx6iXLOq4ctuAyIlsk/edit# T / Cl What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? * Legislation engineer ✓ tight, Xmas deadlines ✓ changed caps & put yourself in someone else's shoes ✓ risk-taker ✓ fast-learner = redefined expectations * Oscar Ceremony award ✓ daily meetings ✓ shared objectives cross-functional collaboration = asked help from people from different depts How do you build team spirit? * 2018 tech lead of Kinopoisk ✓ make an impact rather than be appreciated or well-thought of ✓ shared common interest in Soviet Union films rather than just Netflix-like contents Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree. * implementing DRM was a waste of time ✓ justified your opinion although was not expected ✓ provided evidence of pointlessness at the risk of being criticised ✓ made concessions & did your best = achieved personal & professional recognition ]]> active stopwatch_by_dwyl 2 pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png Speaking checklist active move_contents METHODOLOGY ✓ paraphrasing topic statement or question to confirm understanding ✓ rhetorical question(s) / hook / quotation ✓ introduction ✓ objectives & tasks ✓ breakdown / plan of the presentation ✓ logical structure ✓ attentive to interlocutor's expectations ✓ relevance of follow-up questions ✓ clear parts ✓ transitions between parts ✓ timing ✓ clear & memorable conclusion USE OF LANGUAGE ✓ vocab ✓ graded language and little jargon ✓ grammatical structures & accuracy ✓ conjunctions, adverbial phrases ✓ register DELIVERY ✓ pace ✓ articulation & pronunciation ✓ intonation ✓ stress on keywords CONCLUSION ✓ recap ✓ general conclusion ✓ recommendations ✓ opening ]]> 20230123 hw20230125 pix/icons8-hand-with-pen-100_white.png 5 Identifying support stories edit_ol_qa_writing prep_ol_qa_writing prep_ol_qa_writing active Variety of leadership principle questions and answers Do not use the same story more than twice. Prepare 2-3 stories per each of the LPs. If you do use the same story, point it out explicitly. In that case, they, most probably, will ask you to provide another story. In the end, all interviewers will share what they've got with each other and if it appears that you've got just 1-3 interesting stories, then they may think that you haven't experienced enough yet. Give 2-3 examples for the following categories/areas of interest. Explaining how you behave should be supported by personal and memorable stories. → make sure these examples illustrate some key concepts described above. Upstream & downstream feedback Have you ever had to deal with negative upstream and/or downstream feedback? What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? (...) ✓ Key concepts: → taking things with a pinch of salt (distancing) → lesson learnt (resilience) ✓ Support stories: → disappointing performance review by a superior in spite of your hard work → misunderstanding of a given task ]]> Greatest & weakest points of your career What is your biggest achievement? Give me a specific example of a time when you used good judgement and logic in solving a problem. Give me an example of a time when you set a goal and were able to meet or achieve it. Tell me about a time when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to get a job done. Describe a time when you set your sights too high (or too low). Give me an example of a time when you tried to accomplish something and failed. Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Give me an example of a time when you used your fact-finding skills to solve a problem. Tell me about a time when you missed an obvious solution to a problem. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> Cross functional collaboration What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? How do you build team spirit? Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way. Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion. Would you like to make a long-lasting impact or be appreciated? Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree. Please discuss an important written document you were required to complete. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? → describe what is not visible to the naked eye cross-functional collaboration e.g. asked help from people from different depts → focus on (likely) feedback from people who know you well (e.g. team members, managers) → contrast expectations with achievements e.g. showed empathy when other staff members were about to burn out e.g. was able to cover for colleagues who'd failed to meet deadlines = changed your functions and/or job description in order to collaborate better e.g. volunteered, mentored, disagreed but provided some alternative solution... = redefined expectations ✓ changed caps & put yourself in someone else's shoes ✓ risk-taker = make an impact at company level rather than just be appreciated ✓ fast-learner How do you build team spirit? ✓ strength of a team stems from the diversity of its members 〆morale was low because of tight deadlines → had to convince different people to work together to achieve a common goal Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree. ✓ justified your opinion although was not expected ✓ provided evidence of pointlessness at the risk of being criticised ✓ made concessions & did your best = achieved personal & profession ]]> Conflict resolution Have you ever had to deal with negative upstream and/or downstream feedback? What is your typical way of dealing with conflict? Give me an example. Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way. Describe a time when you were faced with a stressful situation that demonstrated your coping skills. Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree. Tell me about a time when you had too many things to do and you were required to prioritize your tasks. Give me an example of a time when you had to make a split second decision. Tell me about a time you were able to successfully deal with another person even when that individual may not have personally liked you (or vice versa). Tell me about a difficult decision you've made in the last year. Tell me about a recent situation in which you had to deal with a very upset customer or co-worker. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures. Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> Leadership Give me an example of when you showed initiative and took the lead. Give me an example of a time when you had to make a split second decision. Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Tell me about a time when you delegated a project effectively. What is your biggest achievement as a leader? Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Would you like to make a long-lasting impact or be appreciated? How do you build team spirit? Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way. Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures. Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> Mentoring Where do you see yourself in 5 years? How do you mentor junior team members? How do you build team spirit? Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> Upstream & downstream feedback Have you ever had to deal with negative upstream and/or downstream feedback? What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? Would you like to make a long-lasting impact or be appreciated? Tell me about a time when you delegated a project effectively. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. ✓ Key concepts: ✓ Support stories: ]]> cross-team collaboration (or cross-functional collaboration) = happens when employees from separate departments within a company work together on a task or project in any capacity. Doesn't require to work with other functions cross functional collaboration = involves a group of people with a wide range of skills working together on a project. You could hold meetings with accounting, sales, and marketing about the accounts receivable and accounts payable processes. And don't just include department heads, include “regular employees” from each team too, and assign them different responsibilities in line with your objectives to with these regulations ]]> 20230324 16:30-18:00 MSK | 15:30-17:00 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 1080/2 = 540 20230322 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ -210 + 540 = 300 euros active Interview drills - Behavioural questions (w/o STAR or Minto) By the end of this session you will have studied 20230321_job_interview_behavioural_question_sample_answer_w_star_method_ibogatyrev.mp4 Watch the following video. → what are the strong points? → what can be improved in terms of: * delivery (intonation, stress on keywords, pace, articulation) * use of language (variety of grammar structures) * vocab & register (formal / informal) * narrative (succinct, convincing?) * methodology (relevance & beneficial or rather a hindrance?) https://disk.yandex.ru/i/2-Z1penkhwR0PQ Boosting your LinkedIn Profile Check if still relevant 2) improving profile view rates → benchmark own profile with competitive candidates → use built-in search engine to list keywords specific to your industry → recycle these keywords (or just buzzwords) in all sections of your profile → identify which skills are sought after by comparing your skill set with other candidates https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamether/ 〆over-engineering

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> active stopwatch_by_dwyl 2 pix/icons8-lecturer-100_white.png Speaking checklist active move_contents METHODOLOGY ✓ paraphrasing topic statement or question to confirm understanding ✓ rhetorical question(s) / hook / quotation ✓ introduction ✓ objectives & tasks ✓ breakdown / plan of the presentation ✓ logical structure ✓ attentive to interlocutor's expectations ✓ relevance of follow-up questions ✓ clear parts ✓ transitions between parts ✓ timing ✓ clear & memorable conclusion USE OF LANGUAGE ✓ vocab ✓ graded language and little jargon ✓ grammatical structures & accuracy ✓ conjunctions, adverbial phrases ✓ register DELIVERY ✓ pace ✓ articulation & pronunciation ✓ intonation ✓ stress on keywords CONCLUSION ✓ recap ✓ general conclusion ✓ recommendations ✓ opening ]]> active textbook have had to 〆no signposting language → The situation was, my task was... ✓ hold your horses Give me an example of a time when you tried to accomplish something and failed - take 2 〆chronological 〆no signposting language ✓ better delivery (pace & stressed keywords) ✓ better timing T / Cl Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. ✓ boot camp definition ✓ motivated junior staff member who suffered from posture syndrome ✓ gained self-confidence 〆borderline with mentoring 〆inconsistent use of past & present perfect tenses Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. - take 2 paternity leave 〆a bit ~~sluggish~~ ← sloppy (informal) → underperforming ✓ financial incentive (eligibility for bonus) → provided a plan to get back on track T / Cl Tell me about a time when you missed an obvious solution to a problem. ✓ disk operations 〆repetitions 〆I realised 'Wow!' ✓ lesson learnt ✓ Believe it or not! 〆it was just a ~~wasting~~ waste of my time 〆feels too wordy 〆worse timing (3:36) T / Cl What is your typical way of dealing with conflict? Give me an example. ✓ unreal deadlines & expectations ✓ team would have suffered ✓ Kilman chart ]]> sloppy = (disapproving) not taking care or making an effort, lacking care do make a bigger problem ]]> 20230321 16:30-18:00 MSK | 14:30-16:00 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ -180 = -210 euros active Interviews drills | STAR method vs Minto Pyramid By the end of this session you will have studied https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamether/

Minto Pyramid Principle 1. Answer, thesis or key point 2. Arguments & main points 3. Supporting details & ideas

]]> Can you explain your employment gap? ✓ leveraged time available to improve hard & soft skills focus on what you couldn't do while employed What is your greatest strength? ✓ able to distinguish what is necessary to achieve given goals thanks to analytical skills & anticipating needs → determined & committed to achieving goals strike a compromise between confidence & modesty 〆don't use only buzzwords → provide evidence Tell me about a time when you showed leadership. don't only describe your experience, also include challenges involved Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Describe your most challenging project. avoid a chronological narrative pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png 4 Identifying single answers for many questions edit_match_qa edit_ol_qa_writing active The same areas of interests may be addressed with different questions. Match the following categories / areas of interests with example questions. → add any other questions which could paraphrase the meaning & lead to the same answer Greatest & weakest points of your career Give me an example of a time when you set a goal and were able to meet or achieve it. What is your biggest achievement? ]]> greatest & weakest points of your career What is your biggest achievement? Give me a specific example of a time when you used good judgement and logic in solving a problem. Give me an example of a time when you set a goal and were able to meet or achieve it. Tell me about a time when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to get a job done. Describe a time when you set your sights too high (or too low). Give me an example of a time when you tried to accomplish something and failed. Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Give me an example of a time when you used your fact-finding skills to solve a problem. Tell me about a time when you missed an obvious solution to a problem. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures. cross functional collaboration What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? How do you build team spirit? Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way. Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion. Would you like to make a long-lasting impact or be appreciated? Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree. Please discuss an important written document you were required to complete. conflict resolution Have you ever had to deal with negative upstream and/or downstream feedback? What is your typical way of dealing with conflict? Give me an example. Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way. Describe a time when you were faced with a stressful situation that demonstrated your coping skills. Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree. Tell me about a time when you had too many things to do and you were required to prioritize your tasks. Give me an example of a time when you had to make a split second decision. Tell me about a time you were able to successfully deal with another person even when that individual may not have personally liked you (or vice versa). Tell me about a difficult decision you've made in the last year. Tell me about a recent situation in which you had to deal with a very upset customer or co-worker. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures. Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. leadership Give me an example of when you showed initiative and took the lead. Give me an example of a time when you had to make a split second decision. Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Tell me about a time when you delegated a project effectively. What is your biggest achievement as a leader? Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Would you like to make a long-lasting impact or be appreciated? How do you build team spirit? Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way. Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures. Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. mentoring Where do you see yourself in 5 years? How do you mentor junior team members? How do you build team spirit? Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. upstream & downstream feedback Have you ever had to deal with negative upstream and/or downstream feedback? What would your previous boss & colleagues say about you? Would you like to make a long-lasting impact or be appreciated? Tell me about a time when you delegated a project effectively. Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. 20230317 17:00-18:30 MSK | 15:00-16:30 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ -150 = -180 euros active Review of LinkedIn Profile - recommendations By the end of this session you will have studied https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ID-xF2C0kVy6XtvUW_SxzVSZ1Mx6iXLOq4ctuAyIlsk/edit# Boosting your LinkedIn Profile Rescheduled from previous lesson 1) improving CV-like contents of sections → check if some skills can be updated / added in the Skills section Rescheduled from previous lesson 2) improving profile view rates → benchmark own profile with competitive candidates → use built-in search engine to list keywords specific to your industry → recycle these keywords (or just buzzwords) in all sections of your profile → identify which skills are sought after by comparing your skill set with other candidates Rescheduled from previous lesson 3) improving profile credibility → elicit whose contribution will be more efficient as a personal reference or a simple endorsement (usually a former boss will provide a reference while a former colleague is enough to endorse your skills) → choose who is most creditworthy for referencing or endorsing a particular skill = process reminiscent of casting actors for a play → draft reference letters each focusing on specific achievements (draft rather formal letters almost ready to be signed by chosen colleagues) → request endorsement from former colleagues in a semi-informal manner (draft an e-mail to explain your position) https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamether/ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OSyfVnWdYgTxt0hulWPcTpu6UeEGIsk2oQY62rFmHW4/edit?usp=sharing_eil_m&invite=CMHM17MO&ts=6405e1f2 Ivan Bogatyrev Stories https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ID-xF2C0kVy6XtvUW_SxzVSZ1Mx6iXLOq4ctuAyIlsk/edit#

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> active textbook → avoid long sentences → improve legibility & delivery → use bullet points 〆too time consuming 〆feels now irrelevant can improvise almost /o notes = deprecated https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ID-xF2C0kVy6XtvUW_SxzVSZ1Mx6iXLOq4ctuAyIlsk/edit# T / Cl Boosting your LinkedIn Profile 1) improving CV-like contents of sections ✓ url w/ icons added for visual variety (e.g. Kinopoisk) ✓ skills can be updated 3) improving profile credibility ✓ greater variety → elicit whose contribution will be more efficient as a personal reference or a simple endorsement 〆not ranked in order of 'prestige' (only chronological) → choose who is most creditworthy for referencing or endorsing a particular skill = process reminiscent of casting actors for a play → draft reference letters each focusing on specific achievements (draft rather formal letters almost ready to be signed by chosen colleagues) → request endorsement from former colleagues in a semi-informal manner (draft an e-mail to explain your position) https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamether/ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OSyfVnWdYgTxt0hulWPcTpu6UeEGIsk2oQY62rFmHW4/edit?usp=sharing_eil_m&invite=CMHM17MO&ts=6405e1f2 ]]> 20230314 16:30-18:00 MSK | 14:30-16:00 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ -120 = -150 euros active Review of support stories - interview strategies By the end of this session you will have studied https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamether/ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OSyfVnWdYgTxt0hulWPcTpu6UeEGIsk2oQY62rFmHW4/edit?usp=sharing_eil_m&invite=CMHM17MO&ts=6405e1f2 Ivan Bogatyrev Stories https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ID-xF2C0kVy6XtvUW_SxzVSZ1Mx6iXLOq4ctuAyIlsk/edit#

Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> active stopwatch_by_dwyl active textbook https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ID-xF2C0kVy6XtvUW_SxzVSZ1Mx6iXLOq4ctuAyIlsk/edit# Situation: Several years ago, I was in a situation like this. I had written a script to check the user’s ability to run Digital Rights Management (DRM) encoded videos encoded with Digital Rights Management (DRM). When they couldn't, I’d make an exception and they were shown unencoded videos. However, because of my code, some clients that were able to watch DRM, were in fact shown unencoded videos, and that was a piracy threat. Situation: • wrote a script • check the user’s ability to run (DRM) encoded videos • make an exception and if… • shown unencoded videos • some clients that were able to watch DRM, were in fact shown unencoded videos • = piracy threat T / Cl Speaking strategies play down role as a tech lead? ✓ only during pre-screening ✓ not during 2nd/3rd interviews → more experienced future boss might guess you're pretending but let you get away with it if you have adequate coding skills 1st interview (HR officer) ✓ skills interview & support stories 2nd interview (middle man) 〆might guess w/in 15min what your real goals are (i.e. transitional or dream job) → convince you are worth investing in ✓ sacrifice work-life balance ✓ build rapport ≠ brown-nosing → adapt to the person (who might be in your future team) → don't appear as regurgitating support stories learnt by heart 3rd interview (w/ future manager) ✓ good fit for the team? = final confirmation ]]> to brown-nose = to try too hard to please someone, especially someone in a position of authority, in a way that other people find unpleasant to regurgitate = to repeat what you have heard without thinking about it When If they couldn't, I’d make an exception When they couldn't, I~~'d make~~ made an exception ]]> 20230309 15:15-16:45 MSK | 13:15-14:45 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ -90 = -120 euros active Job interview strategies By the end of this session you will have studied https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamether/ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OSyfVnWdYgTxt0hulWPcTpu6UeEGIsk2oQY62rFmHW4/edit?usp=sharing_eil_m&invite=CMHM17MO&ts=6405e1f2 LinkedIn Profile - example of a competing candidate (principal engineer) https://www.linkedin.com/in/oyvindkinsey/ LinkedIn Profile - example of 1st pers vs 3rd pers usage https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140626193058-96757-linkedin-profile-first-person-or-third-person/ https://www.cvpilots.co.uk/blogs/career-advice/linkedin-summary-first-person-or-third-person

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> active textbook https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamether/ T / Cl Feedback 〆avoid a dry introduction with excessively factual, tangible data ✓ build contrast between team & own contribution Unblocked the release of the vertical scaling to production in collaboration with the team. I was responsible for the The vertical scaling building block for vertical scaling which is the container restart workflow. I made the workflow idempotent by storing a start after the timestamp and adding retries. 〆avoid mixing objective adjectives with subjective ones The quintessential principle of the host-level control plane is storing the goal state on the disk before acting upon it A principle which took almost 3 years to elaborate to describe the host-level control plane ✓ identify postcards that best show illustrate your greatest achievements (involving company-level effort), visible even after your departure ✓ find a balance between bullet points & literature ✓ list different skills set acquired in each company → ability to ramp up & adapt to new needs ]]> 20230303 17:00-18:30 MSK | 15:00-16:30 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ (-30) = -60 euros active Review of LinkedIn Profile - About section Fallacies of the Russian gas market (2/2) Employment trends Giganomics: And what don't you do for a living? Subjunctive forms to express recommendations & expectations By the end of this session you will have studied Fallacies of the Russian gas market → place the phrases on the time map → continue from listening ex 6 smartphone or tablet device

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> active textbook https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamether/ About section → feedback T / Cl Boosting your LinkedIn Profile 1) improving CV-like contents of sections → check use of language (vocab, grammar, spelling, punctuation) in the About section → update work description in the Experience section → explain in 1-2 sentences each employer in context → highlight the goals you were set & achievements you have managed in 1-2 sentences → use bullet points with past-participles to sum up tangible results (avoid a simple job description without measurable data) → check if some skills can be updated / added in the Skills section 2) improving profile view rates → benchmark own profile with competitive candidates → use built-in search engine to list keywords specific to your industry → recycle these keywords (or just buzzwords) in all sections of your profile → identify which skills are sought after by comparing your skill set with other candidates 3) improving profile credibility → elicit whose contribution will be more efficient as a personal reference or a simple endorsement (usually a former boss will provide a reference while a former colleague is enough to endorse your skills) → choose who is most creditworthy for referencing or endorsing a particular skill = process reminiscent of casting actors for a play → draft reference letters each focusing on specific achievements (draft rather formal letters almost ready to be signed by chosen colleagues) → request endorsement from former colleagues in a semi-informal manner (draft an e-mail to explain your position) https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamether/ T / Cl Interview drills → new/updated support stories → bank of interview questions → mock interviews ]]> didn't want wanted to do this ]]> 20230217 17:00-18:30 MSK | 15:00-16:30 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ (0) = -30 euros active Fallacies of the Russian gas market (1/2) By the end of this session you will have studied

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> active textbook Мировой войны «не будет», Запад «разочаровал», человек года — «кто остался в России» / Хакамада https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLfVp5SH8xc Live for yourself → focus on making yourself & your loved ones happy Avoid a nervous breakdown → keep in touch with only 30% of the matrix Have no hopes → don't be disappointed → make no plans Support households before businesses → boost household demand to stimulate market offers (i.e. producers) Don't get trapped into the doomscrolling syndrome doomscrolling = activity of spending a lot of time looking at your phone or computer and reading bad or negative news stories, even though that news is saddening. = practice of obsessively checking online news for updates, especially on social media feeds, with the expectation that the news will be bad, such that the feeling of dread from this negative expectation fuels a compulsion to continue looking for updates in a self-perpetuating cycle → experts warn that doomscrolling can be harmful to your mental health ]]> doomscrolling = activity of spending a lot of time looking at your phone or computer and reading bad or negative news stories, even though that news is saddening. Practice of obsessively checking online news for updates, especially on social media feeds, with the expectation that the news will be bad, such that the feeling of dread from this negative expectation fuels a compulsion to continue looking for updates in a self-perpetuating cycle. Experts warn that doomscrolling can be harmful to your mental health doom = death or destruction; any terrible event that you cannot avoid 20230206 16:00-17:30 MSK | 14:00-15:30 GMT+1 (Denmark) 1.5 20 ((-20*1.5)=-30)+ 60 = 30 euros lc By the end of this session you will have studied

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Zoom meeting details I.Bogatyrev - D.Potter Zoom Meeting (recurring) Meeting ID: 589 650 112 Password: 8XUPie https://us04web.zoom.us/j/589650112 ]]> active textbook Why Dubai Is a Great Place to Start a Business You can start a business anywhere, so why Dubai? Dubai is home to a unique business model known as the free zone. Free zones are areas in Dubai where businesses can incorporate and enjoy special benefits. As a result, Dubai is an incredibly popular and profitable place to do business. Firstly to start your economic development for your business in Dubai- you’ll need some successful business ideas. Of course, entrepreneurs can also set up traditional businesses on mainland Dubai. Going this route comes with one major benefit: profitable businesses aren’t restricted in where they can sell their goods. Free zone businesses can only trade with international and other free zone businesses. Unless an entrepreneur gets the necessary approvals, his business can’t trade with customers on the mainland. Still, free zones are definitely something to look into if you want to start a business in Dubai. Why? Compared to businesses set up in free zones, traditional businesses don’t enjoy the following privileges. Pay 0% Income Tax Businesses in Dubai’s free zone don’t have to pay income taxes. This is one of the key factors for them being one of the most profitable business. What’s more, free zone companies do not pay customs taxes. The only time you have to pay customs is if you are importing goods into mainland Dubai. (...) https://www.vz.ae/blog/business-ideas-in-dubai/ T / Cl Learning patterns of local vs immersed children → children in bilingual environment (i.e. immersed) ✓ greater vocab 〆weaker grammar (but will catch up thanks to local exposure) 〆could develop bad habits which are difficult to get rid of ✓ better at communicative tasks → children in home country (more exposure to academic needs than real life ones) ✓ often better grammar 〆less rich vocab ✓ perhaps better at writing assignments & scholar tasks ]]> 1 Why will nobody win the war in Ukraine? active edit_ol_qa pix/icons8-collaboration-100_white.png When was the war lost? by whom? ✓ conflict in Ukraine = ideological war → Russia as the aggressor lost the war the moment it started it Why doesn't the outcome of war on the ground really matter in the long term? ✓ Russians perceived as perpetrators can't be excused 〆gaining territory will mean Russia is a brutal invader 〆coming back to 2014 borders won't make up for loss of confidence → Russia won't be forgotten for generations to come Why will nobody win the war in Ukraine? = war of values against Europe 〆no culture can be said to be superior 〆Russophobia in Ukraine before the war could be compared with far right extremists in some countries (e.g. 8-12%) = war of economic slavery 〆USA were, are & will prevail despite BRIC economic growth 〆USA still bogged down in bi-polar vision of the world Should the USA continue to support Ukraine with weapons? 〆Kissinger advised Ukraine to give up just a few months after the conflict began → avoid escalation of the war 〆morally difficult to accept for Ukraine & Europe Should a superpower be pushed to its limits? 〆desperate governments could resort to weapons of mass destruction 〆Putin will never acknowledge he's lost the war → USA might be forcing Russia to use nuclear bomb