Dilson Martins
*continuing my professional development (CPD).
Location Manchester, UK
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Well noted.
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I would like to improve my writing skills.
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I really enjoyed it. Thank you so much.
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Thank you
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The importance of zero in the number 108, serves to represent the zero tens in this hundred number.
Zero is not necessary in the number 065 because this number is in the tens family.
Neither is zero necessary in the number 32.0 because after a comma it is irrelevant, we know it is there but it is not necessary to write because it is an integer.
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I hope to update my math knowledge for myself and also to assist my son and nephews in their learning process whenever possible.
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Thank you.
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Interesting the continuous updating of all knowledge areas
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Fantastic explanation of binary numbers.
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Useful methods
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As well said by Paula: “It's all about what students are more comfortable with and what they feel is most efficient.”
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Well noted!
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Well noted, thanks.
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688 = DCLXXXVIII
43 = XLIII
81 = LXXXI
614 = DCXIV
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Very interesting to know more about the history of numbers
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Hi, my goal in taking this course is to improve my own understanding of mathematics and also because I like this subject.
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I found this course very useful. I take the opportunity to thank all colleagues, educators, British Council and FutureLearn.
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Thank you so much!
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Thank you!
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Totally in line with what they said. Just thank you for refreshing and sharing.
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Well said, to add perhaps put in mind that good professional relationships (including colleagues) are based on an acceptable level of education (respect, ethics, friendliness, etc.) always starting with us and that consequently the reciprocal will happen.
In this way relationships are built on a basis of mutual respect that is extremely valuable for the...
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My experiences on the first day are always loaded with mixed feelings (anxiety, fear, pride, belief, etc.) and so I believe they continued to be.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges for starting a new job is proving the ability to adapt as quickly as possible.
The advice would be to have a clear head, tranquility, confidence, available, curious,...
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In any of these tests I would do well as long as I prepared.
I already did some of the interview tests listed above.
Some types of companies are more likely to use assessment tests than others, and this is because each company has its own business purpose.
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Well noted, thanks!
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Well said, and thanks for the valuable tips.
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I would answer the questions according to the explanations given above, with one or another personal detail.
For example, there is a very interesting question about why the candidate thinks he can be chosen or what he would add if he were chosen.
For this answer, it will always depend on the position in which we apply, but it is necessary to highlight... -
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Do the company research; prepare yourself mentally how to convince that we are the ideal candidate; and about the questions to ask the interviewer.
It is advisable in the previous week to do all the homework in due time and the night before to sleep well (hours of rest will help in the performance and image), to prepare the clothes and already in the...
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Face-to-face interviews are my preference. This is because I manage to have a wider range of all types of signals (gestural communication), that is, greater perception, dominance of information.
I already had all kinds of interviews mentioned above, but my preparation at the time was not the most appropriate, but today I would do a study of the company,...
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I've already been interviewed. That was a long time ago, honestly it went wrong because I was nervous and little prepared at the time.
The interview format was for work purposes, I wanted to embrace another professional project and applied for a renowned company in the oil & gas sector.The interviews in my country are varied, but I can talk about my...
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It was relatively easy because I had done this exercise before, to find a suitable job posting. Anyway, it remains challenging because with this course I had more updates (added values) and in fact I was happy to review or improve my cover letter.
Safer and more confident I find myself after the useful tips, thank you very much.
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Thank you!
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In a cover letter, we should include the position in which we are applying, demonstrate our intention to get the vacancy and try to convince the other party that we are a good or better candidate to achieve it.
A resume is a brief document that summarizes the job seeker.
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Probably, an online portfolio helps with job search, but not exactly in my case, because I'm not in the creative industries nor am I applying for a creative job.
I don't have an online portfolio. If I had a portfolio, I would use it to demonstrate my skills and achievements in certain digital media.
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Valuable information and just thank you for sharing.
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Useful alerts, exercise practiced and thanks.
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Well noted, thank you.
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I feel free to present the curriculum (the traditional one) or simply fill out the registration form, but preferably the digital portfolio is what I most appreciate, as it is more modern and effective when connecting with past companies or schools.
According to the examples cited, the one that best suits my experience would be the chronological CV.
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I would not put my height and weight on my CV, because I think it is not a relevant information.
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A CV is a brief document that summarizes you as a job candidate. A cover letter is a detailed document that shows hiring managers your desire for a particular job. It is an opportunity to demonstrate more of your personality than you can on your resume.
The job application process in my previous industry (oil & gas) is a standard business document that is...
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Thank you!
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Well noted and thank you!
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Everything I learned was useful, but if it is to highlight something, for me the chapter of the network that made me rethink to improve further what has already been done by me.
With this course I intend to have more skills and confidence to face job interviews.
In terms of job search, and as already mentioned here, I intend to use all possible channels...
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I use LinkedIn to make professional contacts. I follow companies of my interest, my professional contacts and others, I belong to groups of my interest, I post professional activities, learn and stay updated with the sharing of others, etc.
Through LinkedIn I have often been polled by recruiters, and others.
So far I have had good feedback on this...
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Thank you very much for the tips, very useful.
I also think that being positive, honest and ethical will help with the connections we have or wherever we go, this will help us to get good feedback.
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I have been using recruitment agencies. I classify them as useful not only in the context in which I find myself, but also for those who want to have more opportunities or professional options.
I use the LinkedIn platform and find it very helpful.
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Unfortunately I did not contact the university career service. But I am interested in doing a master's degree in business administration (online) as soon as possible, at a UK university.
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The approaches I've tried have been to subscribe to some recruitment agencies.
So far I have had job feedbacks that I promptly apply accordingly.The other way in which it has also been useful for me was opening my LinkedIn profile. And always aware of other sources (several ads on other social networks, friends and or through connections with other...
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In my country, people are able to find graduate jobs through public tenders, recommendations, recruitment agencies, companies with university partnerships, etc.
For me the network is important for the employer, unemployed, employees and even for the country's economy.
In my case, I benefited from the recommendation of a former colleague of mine from...
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In my country, I would not say it is easy to find volunteer opportunities, but there are some posts at Unicef and other NGOs.
Unfortunately I haven't done any volunteer work yet.
I would like to contribute in the area of sport or culture and if I have the opportunity I believe that I will still have time to do so. -
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They pointed out the value of the work experience gained in developing extra activities (outside the school curriculum, and activities that we can gain before arriving at the dream job, that is, taking advantage of the time with junior experiences that will count in the future).
My professional experiences were acquired through professional training, junior...
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@SeamusMcConomy Thank you very much for your feedback.
And yes, to say that in 3 years I want to be working in my area (accounting and or management) fully adapted to the new context in which I am inserted (UK).In the first year (this year, July): enter the job market (even if it is in an entry level position, and always available and attentive to...
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@HermioneBerry I found that activity helpful. Thank you.
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@HermioneBerry Yes, the goal is to be as prepared as possible for what may come. Thank you very much for the encouragement.
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I intend to work in the following areas: Accountancy, banking and finance or business management.
The jobs I am qualified to perform are all related to accounting and finance, as well as business management. However, I have more accumulated experience in accounting and business management.
Right now I am living in a new country and currently...
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has opportunities for progression from an entry-level job = 5
has a graduate-entry level scheme or programme = 4
has training and development opportunities = 5
is near/far from where you live = 5 (if near) and 2 (if far)
has opportunities for travel = 4
involves working with people = 4
has status and prestige = 4
allows you to continue...
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I share David's interest.
More precisely, my interest is in business management, much due to the influence of my entire academic career, but I also feel very comfortable performing functions where I can apply and update my knowledge of mathematics, economics, finance and or accounting. -
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Project Management Skills and Leadership Course (this training was done to improve my skills as a manager and leadership roles).
Bookkeeping and Financial Accounting (this training I did to adapt myself more to the context of accounting in the UK)
First Aid & Fire Fighting (basic emergency knowledge)
API Spec Q1 Practitioner (important training in...
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They mentioned communication skills, ethics, proficiency in Excel, influence, negotiation, team player, etc.
Fortunately I have all the skills mentioned by them, most of them I developed more according to the years of work.
I believe there is always room for improvement.
The transferable skills I have are those of influence or leadership,...
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Thank you very much for everyone who asked the questions and for the educators who answered, giving the possibility to learn from all this sharing of information.
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My academic training was carried out in my country of origin.
Since last year, I live and I am taking some courses in the UK, because I am of the opinion that the studies are endless and also because I need to adapt to the UK job market as soon as possible.Since I started studying in the UK, I have been able to feel the benefits of gaining a more...
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Thank you for the tips.
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With this course, I intend to be better qualified during job interviews and learn more about the job market in UK.
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Hi, I am Dilson from Angola, since last year I am living in Manchester and I am looking for a job in my area of experience.
I have a degree in Accounting and Management, I have 12 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, as an accountant and business manager. -
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Thank you!
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I found the content interesting and the discussions engaging.
Many thanks to all colleagues, educators, FutureLearn and OU.
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Well noted, I appreciate it!
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Good strategies were used to manage quality, resources and conflicts.
It should be noted that the ability to communicate, negotiate and include everyone (leadership) was important for solving the problem. -
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Well noted.
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Well noted.
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All the proposed approaches I find useful and can be applied depending on each circumstance. But in general well said and I believe it applies to most projects.
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Conflicts were and continue to be of varying order, for example I remember a customer repeatedly delaying payment for services and consequently generating a conflict for the remaining installments ...
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I used to work on several projects.
I used to practice skills such as communication, teamwork, time management, compliance management, multicultural environment, customer knowledge and updating knowledge through support teams (finance, HR and Quality, Health, Safety and Environment).
The advantages I noticed for myself was the fact that I developed my...
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I need to practice more, but I still find it interesting.
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Learning.
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Noted.
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The problems that affect scheduling resources. In my opinion the most likely to affect the project is the: Thoughtless optimism.
It means that it should fail to conduct a sufficiently solid risk analysis and then consider delays to be inevitable. A more careful analysis would probably identify some causes of risk.
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Noted
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I think it wouldn’t be possible to apply a resource levelling approach.
Once a resource levelling does not change the current capacity but focuses instead on rescheduling, with a possible impact on project deadlines.
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Useful strategies always depending on the context. A sensitive topic.
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Noted!
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Interesting the idea of the organization that allows with few resources to develop activities in a rational way.
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I would suggest building a quality plan using standards and acceptance criteria; audit, verification, warranty and inspection. And with quality assurance 'providing confidence' and quality control 'checking compliance', the results would be quality products. Ensuring the quality of the project.
The aspects to consider in the audit would be:
Ensure that... -
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As noted in previous classes, quality should be included in the project from the start.
The advantages of sustained results are greater than the risks associated with increased costs, lost time and even lost contracts with customer dissatisfaction.In my view, quality represents the credibility, proactivity, prevention and or safety of the project's...
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Well noted!
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Quality should be focused on the customer's needs.
Quality is focused internally.
Quality should be considered from the beginning of the project.
Quality issues should be discussed openly to find corrective actions.
Team members do not produce quality outputs without close supervision.I agree with the statements described above.
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Being in agreement that the scope of a project is a balance of time, cost and quality. And that the results of a project are influenced by the balance of time, cost and quality.
I also believe that it is necessary to consider other criteria of success, such as the good relationship between the interested parties (communication, negotiation, commitment,...
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Thankful for another opportunity to learn here in this course.
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Well noted and thanks!
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MTD faces different challenges and problems and many of them are of complexity, changes, ambiguity and uncertainties in its projects.
Without viable communication and little help, it would probably put more pressure on the PM and even team members.
As studied here, the PM should promote feedback that may be appropriate in a given project-based...
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The non-linear project and with a non-homogeneous team is likely to cause more pressure as it usually has external conditioning of more uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity and changes.
As stated above, the PM should prepare for this and be successful:
Observing and managing pressure and stress at the individual level.
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Well noted.
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The risks were well described above (long time to perform the same function, can create annoyance, inattention and or the team becomes dependent on only one element).
The benefits of assigning tasks to less experienced members of the team, will make them feel part of the project as well, their performances will also grow in contribution to the team. ...
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I think that the PM to build trust and allow team members to discover their capabilities, it should send a very clear message of what they expect from each other in contributing to the common goal, as well as making it clear that everyone counts based on standards of conduct such as respect and mutual help.
The variety of culture of a team, when well...
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Well noted!
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My previous experience says yes, because I am part of a project composed of a great cultural diversity of people belonging to the team and with excellent results.
In my opinion, there is a relationship between diversity and performance, not least because the teams must be diverse so that every element can bring something more to the team.
For example, a... -
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I also believe in the variety of experiences and social differences that a team can produce a good result, when well led.
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Very interesting, different view in the rapid construction of a team.
