Bob Parsons is an ex-US army soldier who fought in the Vietnam war and then created GoDaddy.com. A successful entrepreneur, an avid biker he shares his funny and interesting take on many things. In this short video, he talks about what it takes to succeed in a job interview. Interview gyan coupled with a lesson in fluent English speaking.
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Landing = (Here) Get or bring on the shore (as if from the sea)
The chances of his landing a job offer is minimal. He was not only rude to the interviewer, he didn’t even know the answers to half their questions.
Prospective = Of the future
Sudhir’s parents really love their prospective daughter in law. I am sure she is going into a very good family
Get it through your head = Understand very clearly
One thing you should get through you head that you will never succeed unless you work very hard.
Stand out = Be unique, different and distinguished from others
AR Rahman is the standout music director of the current generation
Tackle = Solve
The problem of communal hatred cannot be tackled only through strict laws.
Nerves get better of you = Become nervous
I had gone to meet my girlfriend’s father, Colonel Ranjeet but the moment I saw him, the nerves got better of me and I spilled the coffee on my shirt.
Inquisitive = Curious
My nephew is very inquisitive. He is so full of questions that everyone in the family gets tired answering them but his questions do not end.
Brainstorm = Think intensely to solve a problem
The core team is brainstorming about how to stop mass resignations in the company.
Invested = Spend time, money or energy into something
The company is heavily invested into the airport project in the state capital and they are now worried how would the new government treat them.
Goes a long way = Contributes a lot
A little praise goes a long way in making people more interested in helping you out.
Reinforce = Strengthen
Your coming late to the office everyday reinforces the impression that you are not serious about work and extremely unreliable.
Now, solve the following quiz:
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