Tag Archives: Job

Make, Do, and Have: which is right for the interview?

February 18, 2016UncategorizedBusiness, Canada, Job, Workdave

Let’s keep it clear. As a worker, you will have an interview with a boss.

As a boss, you will have or do an interview with a worker.

Nobody will make interviews with anyone.

An intern will do an internship. A worker will do a job.

Nobody makes internships or jobs, except when a boss might create a completely new job from nothing. “I liked that person so much I made a job for them. They start Tuesday.”

Work is noncount. “I did a lot of work with customers,” not “I did three works with customers.”

Count and Noncount Nouns: Technology Edition

September 28, 2015UncategorizedComputers, Grammar, Job, Universitydave

In class, these topics often come up. I decided to post it here as well.

Hardware = noncount
Software = noncount
Information = noncount
Computer = count
File = count
App = count
Data = plural, but most people use it as a noncount noun. (datum is the singular form, but this use is very uncommon.)

Congratulations Michelle!

August 10, 2015UncategorizedJob, Successdave

Michelle, a former student, visited today. She and her family have accepted new opportunities in Ontario. Congratulations to all of you, and best of luck with your new Canadian adventures!

At the Job Interview

June 2, 2015UncategorizedApplication, Business, Job, Success, Workdave

“How do you see this job fitting in to your planned career path?

This question gives you an opportunity to show off several positive aspects. A clear answer, with related detail, shows that you actually have a career plan! You’d be surprised at how many people don’t have one.

By showing how the job you want connects with your plan, you also show how much you value the job. Showing motivation is important; every boss wants a worker who will do good work because they want to, not just because they are expected to.

Using Slang

May 25, 2015UncategorizedComputers, Job, Speakingdave

Slang: this is a non-count noun. Please don’t use it a a count noun! “I would like to learn some slang.” is correct, but “I would like to learn some slangs.” is not.

“Slang” can also be an adjective: “I would like to learn some slang words.”

Some people think that “slang” always means “rude, impolite, dirty words.” This isn’t totally correct. While many swear words are slang, not all slang is rude. You might use slang at work. As examples, restaurant workers call a table for four people a “four-top,” and IT workers often call a desktop computer a “box.”

Jason: Hey Ritchie, is that four-top in your section ready for drinks yet?

Ritchie: Yeah, they want three light beers and a glass of red wine.

Liz: I can’t believe it. I just set up those six Windows boxes for the daycare yesterday, and they’re already broken! The children here have no respect!

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