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1) why is it difficult to make a positive career choice?

2) what should a person do if he or she wants to get a good job?

3) what should you take into consideration choosing your future job?

4) why is it important to be competent?

5) how many groups of competencies do you know? say a few words about them.

6) why is the ability to make the right decision crucial in the world of business?

7) what does the expression 'to function in a global context' mean?

8) why is it important to develop intercultural competence?

9) are negotiating skills essential in business/in everyday life? why?

10) what are the secrets of successful negotiating?

11) what does the term 'relationship-building' mean?

12) why do many people suffer from the conflict between work and family nowadays? what are the ways to solve this problem?

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AGENT. Рад видеть вас в целости и сохранности и в том же хорошем настроении, как обычно. Мне кажется, что сегодня ты начнешь выписывать, а? Сколько времени вам потребуется, чтобы опустить и исправить рампу?КАПИТАН. Благодарю вас за комплимент, мистер Говард. Я тоже рад видеть вас. Понижение и фиксация рампы не потребует слишком много времени. Надеюсь, через полчаса мы сможем начать выписывать.AGENT. Как скоро? Brilliant! С чего вы начнете?КАПИТАН. Мы начнем с легковых автомобилей и грузовиков.AGENT. Кто их подведет?КАПИТАН. Наши мальчики, конечно. У нас есть 15 лицензированных водителей среди членов экипажа. Кстати, эта работа была согласована с вашим профсоюзом.AGENT. Должны ли мы заплатить им за работу?КАПИТАН. Да, вы должны. С той же скоростью, сколько вы платите своим водителям.AGENT. О, я вижу.

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