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Just some random things you may find helpful. They are part of an app; the name found in the watermark on each picture.

looking for a job? regularly re-upload your CV to job search sites so it becomes more likely for HR's to find it. you are 50% more likely to remember something if you speak it out loud instead of simply reading it over and over. research shows having plants in your office helps to recall more information as our brains benefit form exposure to nature. In an interview, if asked why you want to work for the company explain how you'll use your knowledge and skills to make the company better. In exchange for volunteer work, an organization called sponsorchange.org helps you to pay off your student loans. if you cant imagine dropping the mic after the final sentence in your essay, your conclusion needs to be much stronger. on courseracom, you can take hundreds of free online courses on any topic from legit schools all around the world. the chrome extension TLDR will give you quick summaries of long articles online. you are more likely to understand the meaning of a complex word by researching its synonyms instead of the definition always keep yor phone out of reach while studying for exams and hope your laziness outweighs your boredom.

Author Timothy BrownPosted on March 4, 2020March 16, 2020Categories Uncategorized

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