Public Speaking

What is Public Speaking? it is the process of speaking to a group of people in a structured, deliberate manner, intended, intended to inform, influence, or certain the listeners.

Public Speaking is challenging for those of us who want to influence people.

The Objectives of Public Speaking

1. Informative
   This is to provide listeners with new information
2. Persuasive
   This is to change, either in direction or strength, the attitudes or behaviors of our listeners
3. Entertaining
   This is to provide listener with momentary entertainment

10 Tips for Public Speaking

feeling some nervousness before giving a speech is natural and even beneficial, but too much nervousness can be detrimental. Here are some proven tips how to control your butterflies and give better presentations : 

1. Know your material. Pick a topic you are interested in. Know more about it that you can include in your speech. Use humor, personal stories and conversational language
2. Practice, Practice, Practice ! Rehearse out loud with all equipment you plan on using. Revise as necessary. Work to control filler words. Practice, pause and breathe. Practice with a timer and allow time for the unexpected.
3. Know the audience.great some of the audience members as they arrive. It's easier to speak a group of friends than to strangers.
4. Know the room. Arrive early, walk around the speaking area and practice using the microphone and any visual aids.
5. Relax. Begin by addressing the audience. It buys you time and calms your nerves, Pause, smile and count to three before saying anything Transform nervous energy into enthusiasm.
6. Visualize yourself giving your speech. Imagine yourself speaking, your voice loud, clear and confident, Visualize the audience clapping - it will boost your confidence.
7. Realize the people want you to succeed. Audience wants you to be interesting, stimulating, informative and entertaining, They are rooting for you.
8. Don't apologize for any nervousness or problem - the audience probably never noticed it.
9. Concentrate on the message - not the medium. Focus your attention away from your own anxieties and concentrate on your message and your audience.
10. Gain experience.Mainly, your speech should represent you- as an authority and as a person. Experience build confidence, which is the key to effective speaking.

~::PUBLIC SPEAKING::~

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Business Plan

What is Business Plan?
A Business Plan (BP) can be defined as a document that describes an organization's current status and forecast/plans for the growth in the times ahead. This can be a quarter of a years in the future.

What Does A Business Plan look like
There is no standart format for a business plan there are many common components of a business plan:
Executive Summary
Table of Contents
1. Statement of Purpose
2. Company History
3. Business Description
4. Products and Services
5. Market Analysis
     a. Customers
     b. Competition
     c. Marketing Strategy
6. Management
7. Operations
8. Financial Plan
9. Appendices
Many business plans will also include appendixes with additional information related to the business, its operations, its owners/managers, marketing/promotional plans, etc.

How to Draft a Business Plan
So how to work on a simple business plan? Work on these lines:

1. Vision of Organization
2. Goal of future
3. consumers, users, target market
4. your team / company
5. barriers to achieve the target
6. how to serve clients/customers
7. adding new customers/users/target market size
8. Accounting

How to make Business Plan

"Executive Summary"

The Business

• Business name
• Business structure
• Business location
• Data established
• Products/Services

The Market

• Market targets
  [outline your planned sales targets. What quantity of your products/services do you plan to sell in a planned time frame? Are they monthly of yearly target?]
  -S.W.O.T analysis
    Strength, Weakness, Opportunities, Threats
  -Your Competitors
  -Advertising & Sales

The Future

• Vision Statement
• Mission Statement
• Goals/objectives

The Finances

       start-up cost, break even analysis, supporting documentation and others.

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Job Interview

The following are the questions usually asked in a job interview :

- Greeting :

• Good morning/afternoon/evening
• How are you?

- Introductory Questions

• Was it Difficult to find our office?
• Did you find it difficult to come here?
• How was the traffic from your home to our office?
• What time did you leave your home?
• How did you come here?
• How do you feel now?

- Personal Information questions

• Tel me about yourself
• What kind of person are you?
• What are your weakness and strengths?
• What are your hobbies?
• When were you born?
• Where were you born?
• Did you grow up in the village/city?
• When did you spend your childhood?
• Do you live with your parents?
• What do your parents do?
• Do you have brother/sister?
• What is he/she?

- Educational Background

• Could you please tell me about your educational background?
• When did you finish your university?
• How long did it to take your university?
• What is the title of your final project?
• Why di you write that topic?
• What is the significant contribution of your educational background in university to your job here?

- Interest and Motivation

• How do you speed your free time?
• Do you have a special hobby?
• why are you interested joining this company?
• What makes you interest to working here?

- Knowledge About the Company

• Do you know the main business of this company?
• How did you know our company?
• What do you know about our product?
• In your opinion what makes our company "special" compared the others in the same field?

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Writing a CV

What is CV?
A CV is a short list of facts about you and your work history, skill, qualifications and experience. A good CV is essential when looking for work and it is worth spending time getting it right so it sells you to an employer.
your CV should:

• be neat, typed if possible and to the best standard you can achieve in content and layout
• be short, 2 sides of sheet of A4 paper is normally enough
• be positive, it should emphasis your achievements, strengths, and successes 
• make a good impression. This mean presenting the facts about yourself in a positive way.

How to use your CV

• send your CV with a covering letter or email asking companies if they have any current or future vacancies.
• Use your CV to help you remember all the dates and information you need each time you need to fill in application form.
• When applying for jobs by phone it can help if you are asked to give more information about previous jobs.
• Having your CV with you while you're waiting to be called into an interview can help refresh your memory. You can also leave a copy with the interviewer if they do not already have one.
• Recruitment agencies may some times ask to see your CV before you can register with them.

What to include

There is no set format or perfect template - how you present your CV is up to you, and each sector may require a different emphasis on a different aspect of the content, such as career history or qualifications. However, the basic format CV is as follow :

• Personal details, including name, address, phone number, email address and possibly any social media presence. you no longer need to include your date of birth, owing to age discrimination rules
• Career history, starting with your most recent job first. Include dates and temporary or voluntary jobs is appropriate
• A personal profile which sells yourself and your qualities, tailored towards the job you are applying for
• Achievement from precious job that are relevant
• Qualifications and training from previous job, with the most recent first 
• Interest, if they are relevant and especially if the skill or teamwork concerned are relevant for the job
• Any extra information, such as reason for a career change or reasons for gaps in career history, such as caring duties
• References, ideally two or more and including a recent employer
• Last but not least, do not forget sign your CV. A phrase you can use is "I confirm that all information stated in this resume is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge.

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How to Make An Application Letter Correctly

Social Function : for Applying a job
Stages : 1. Opening
            2. Body
            3. Closing

1. Opening
   It Should inform the Position which is applied and the source of the vacancy information.

•  In response to your advertisement in today's The Hindustan Times, I am applying for the position of a secretary.
• I was pleased to see your advertisement for a Medical Representative in today's the times and would like to be considered for the position.
• I was interested to see your advertisement i yesterday's The Jakarta Post and would like to be considered for the position of secretary.
• Please allow me to apply for the position of shorthand typhist which you have advertised in the Surabaya Post, April 14th.

    2.  Body
         Tell about your education (a resume of your education), your strength, your work experience, the amount of the salary you want if it is necessary.

 EDUCATION

• In 2007, I graduated from UNNES and specialized in Accounting.
• I was graduated from the Holy Ghost College, Manila, in November 2007. Here, I completed the four years completed commercial course.
• I am male and 23 years of age. I am still single. I graduated from Semarang State university this year with GPA 3,02 (scale 0 to 4)

STRENGTH

• I have a good knowledge of accounting and i am of course, experienced in all types of secretarial works and during my spare time, i have taken a short computer course in order to support my job to be efficient.
• I'm sure i can rapidly adapt myself to the adapt myself to the routine of your office.
• I have just completed a six month course and enclose the certificate which i obtained. As you will see I have a speed of 120 word in short hand and 60 in typing.
• Being energetic and dynamic, i can get on very well with other people. Operating a computer isn't something new for me especially for windows, Autocad, and Mechanical Desktop.
• I'm 27 years old, of good appearance and personality.

 SALARY

• Although it is difficult for me to say what compensation i should deserve, I should consider 100 $ - 200 $ a month a fair initial salary.
• As much as should like to join your organization, it would not be advisable for me to change my position for less than 150 $ a month which is the regional minimum salary in Semarang. 
• I hesitate to state a definite salary, but as long as you have requested me to, I should consider 100$ a month salary.

     3. Closing

• I believe i would be a creative and energetic asset for your company. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon and i can be contacted at 0832591.
• I shall be glad to provide any further you may need and i hope i would be given an early opportunity for an interview.
• I also enclose all the requirements you asked and i would be available for an interview at any time. I feel confident that you will not be disappointed if you decide to employ me. Thank you for your attention and i am looking forward to hearing from you soon.
• I my application has indicated my ability to fill the position to your satisfaction i shall appreciate your letting me know when I may call so that you can judge my personal qualifications.

How to Make An Application Letter Correctly

Source : Business English Book for Economic Student - Tusyanah, Wijang Sakitri, Sri Utami, Widiyanto - Faculty of Economics Semarang State Universtiy

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Tea (Teh)

Have you carried in the teathings? Anda sudah bawa masuk peralatan minum tehnya?
Everything is on the table. Segala sesuatunya ada diatas meja.
Shall i order tea? Perlukah saya memesan teh?
The tea is ready, Sir ! Tuan, tehnya sudah tersedia !
When do you usually have tea? Kapan kamu biasanya tuan minum teh?
soon after four thirty. Sesegara sesudah jam empat tiga puluh.
Will you have some thin slices of bread and butter with jam? Tuan suka irisan roti dan mentega dengan selai?
No, Thank you. I'll have a little buttered toast.
Do you like rusks with butter? Anda suka biskuit dengan mentega?
No, i prefer doughnuts. Tidak, saya lebih suka donat.

TEA (TEH)

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Lunch ( Makan Siang)

Lunch is generally served at one o'clock. Makan siang umumnya dihindangkan pukul 1 siang.
do you always have a lunch about this time? Apakah anda selalu makan siang seperti sekarang ini?
Where shall we lunch?
Where shall we have lunch? Dimana kita akan makan siang?
where shall we take lunch ?
Whatever you like. Terserah anda / Dimanapun anda suka.
Let's go to a Milk bar. Mari kita pergi ke tempat minum susu.
They serve light refreshment. Mereka menghidangkan minumna-minuman penyegar.
I like chocolate pudding. Saya suka puding coklat.
Would you like another helping of it? Tuan ingin tambah lagi?
.
LUNCH (MAKAN SIANG)

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Getting Up (Bangun Tidur)

Would you like your bath now sir? Tuan menghendaki mandi sekarang?
Yes, but don't make it too hot. Ya, tetapi airnya jangan terlalu panas.
Please bring me a cup of coffee.Tolong, bawakan saya secangkir kopi.
You've forgotten to turn the water tap off. Anda telah lupa untuk menutup kran air.
Which soap do you prefer? Sabun mana yang anda lebih sukai?
i like acented soap. saya suka sabun wangi.
Which brand do you like? Merek mana yang anda sukai ?
LUX brand. merek LUX
what breakfast do you like? Sarapan apa yang anda inginkan?
I like to breakfast with fried rice.  Saya ingin sarapan nasi goreng.

GETTING UP (BANGUN TIDUR)

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short answer (Jawaban Ringkas)

SHORT ANSWER ---> English to Indonesian

Is that so? Demikiankah?

Really? Benarkah?

You don't say so ! Anda jangan bicara seperti itu !

Just so. Tepat begitu.

Indeed? Benarkah

Without doubt ! Tanpa ragu-ragu !

She's right. dia benar.

We quite agree. Kita sangat setuju.

That's clear. Itu sudah cukup jelas.

In any case. Bagaimana juga.

At any rate .Bagaimanapun juga.

By all means. Itu memang benar.

That's hard to tell. Sulit mengatakannya.

By no means ! tidak pasti !

Not in the least ! sekali-kali jangan !

I'm not quite certain. saya tidak begitu pasti.

I should say so. Saya akan mengatakan demikian.

Quite possible. Agaknya begitu.

Certainly not ! tentu tidak !

You see ? Anda mengerti?

Look here ! Coba dengarkanlah/ Lihatlah !

No one believe that ! tidak seorangpun mempercayai itu !

Don't be silly ! Jangan berlagak begitu !

Don't worry ! Jangan khawatir !

That's wont be ! Itu tak bisa terjadi !

I see! saya mengerti !

I got it ! Saya mengerti !

I don't mind ! saya tak keberatan !

Take it easy ! Tenang sajalah !

Not a bit ! Sedikitpun tidak !

Just relax ! Tenang-tenang sajalah !

That's obvious ! itu sudah jelas !

Everything is O.K. ! Semuanya beres !

Nothing to doubt ! Tak ada sesuatu yang diragukan !

Keep your eye on him ! Awasi dia !

Be frank, my friend ! Terus terang saja, kawan !

Don't exaggerate ! jangan berlebih-lebihan !

Calm yourself ! tenangkanlah dirimu !

Keep up your spirit ! Jangan putus asa/tetap semangat !

Never stop trying ! Jangan pernah berhenti mencoba !

Keep going ! Jalanlah terus !

Get Rid of him ! jauhilah dia !

Keep him talking ! Biarkanlah dia berbicara terus !

Point your own nose ! Tunjuklah diri anda sendiri !

Are you persuading me ? Anda membujuk saya ?

I can;t point it out ! saya tidak dapat menunjuknya.

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Breakfast ( makan pagi)

What time is breakfast? Jam berapa waktu makan siang?
it's served at seven o'clock. Makan pagi dihidangkan pada pukul 7.00
come to breakfast ! Silahkan makan pagi.
Breakfast is ready ! Sarapan pagi sudah siap !
Have you had our breakfast ? Sudahkah tuan sarapan pagi?
No, i haven't had it yet.Tidak, saya belum makan pagi.
Will you have breakfast with me? Maukah anda sarapan pagi bersama saya?
Thank you, let's go. Terima kasih, mari.
Do you take coffee or tea? Tuan suka kopi atau teh?
i prefer coffee. Aku lebih suka kopi.
Do you take sugar and milk? Tuan pakai gula dan susu?
I take sugar, but not milk. Saya pakai gula, tapi tanpa susu.
Could i have a hard-boiled or soft-boiled egg for breakfast? bolehkah saya minta telur rebus yang masak atau setengah rebus?
I'm sorry, we have scrmbled eggs only. Maafkan saya, saya hanya punya telur dadar.

Breakfast ( makan pagi)

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Going to Bed.(Pergi Tidur)

What time is it? Jam berpakah ini?
It's ten o'clock.It's time to going to bed. Sekarang pukul 10. Ini waktunya utnuk pergi tidur.
You will fall sleep in your chair. Kamu akan tertidur di kursi anda.
When do you usually go to bed? Kapan biasanya kamu pergi tidur?
Hardly ever before midnight. Bagi saya sulit untuk pergi tidur sebelum tengah malam.
Has she made my bed yet? Sudahkan dia mengatur (menyiapkan) tempat tidurku?
i need a dutch wife. aku butuh guling.
Do you need another pillow? Apakah kamu perlu bantal lainnya?
Do you like to read in bed? Apakah kamu suka membaca di tempat tidur?
Yes, i often read in bed. Ya, saya sering membaca di tempat tidur.
Do you always wear pajamas? Apakah kamu selalu menggnakan pakaian tidur?
Do you sleep with your window open? Apakah kamu tidur dengan jendela yang terbuka?
Yes, if it's not raining. Ya, jika tidak hujan.
Good night ! Selamat malam !
Pleasant dream ! Mimpi Indah !

Going to Bed.(Pergi Tidur)

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