Learning About Learning

Learning About Learning Are you one to take notes meticulously during lectures? Or study one section of a textbook for a whole hour? Or always go to the same room to study? Contemporary research on brain psychology and memory retrieval suggests that those may not be the best methods when it comes to learning. Instead, researchers recommend the following tips: Interleaving learning: rather than drilling 50 algebra questions, you should solve a few algebra questions, a few graphing questions, and word problems. The key is to identify related skills sets to alternate. In the sports world, using basketball as an example, rather than practicing 50 free throws in one session, you would alternate between sets of free throws, jump shots, and three-pointers. Vary your study locations: where you study (your own bedroom) is often not the same place where you will be tested (your classroom). To make information more easily retrievable in places other than your own bedroom, study in three or four different locations. If you can, study in the room where that chemistry test will take place. Take notes after class: Instead of frantically trying to record every word your physics teacher or professor says, sit back and listen. After class, try to reconstruct the lecture from memory in your notebook. Forcing yourself to recall information is more effective than merely writing verbatim what is on the whiteboard.

How to Write A Résumé That Crosses Borders (Infographic) - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / How to Write A Résumé That Crosses Borders (Infographic) - Introvert Whisperer How to Write A Résumé That Crosses Borders (Infographic) Finding a job abroad can be a struggle if you aren’t familiar with the cultural norms and expectations associated with the workplace in that country. When it comes to writing international résumés, a one-size-fits-all approach simply won’t cut it. So, what can you do to increase your chances of securing a position abroad? We all know that it’s important to tailor every résumé you submit for each individual application. When conducting an international job search, something you may not consider however is tailoring your résumé to the specific countries in which you are seeking employment. Your résumé will be the first impression an employer will get of you, so it’s important to do your research and get it right. Taking the time to do this shows your prospective employer your attention to detail, research skills and cultural awareness. When sending out applications for jobs around the world, you will realise that employers have wildly varied expectations of CVs and résumés. One good example of this is photography. While many countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and South America require a personal photo as part of your application, employers in North America, Australia, the UK and Russia will more often than not immediately discount any résumés with photographs of the candidate. If you would like to learn more about how to tailor your résumé for positions in different countries, you may find this infographic from Hansen Company to be of use. This graphic guide lays out some handy pointers on how to write an international résumé and features many helpful tips about what information to include as well as some guidance on length, language and much more. Take a look at the infographic below to learn more about writing international résumés.