English Classes with TED Morgan Spurlock

English Classes with TED Morgan Spurlock Most people know Morgan Spurlock for his popular documentary film, Supersize Me, in which he spent 30 days eating nothing but McDonalds for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Since then Spurlock has done many interesting projects, and is now working on another film, The Greatest Movie Ever Sold, a documentary about branding, advertising and product placement that is, ironically, financed by brands, advertising and product placement.Morgan recently gave a TED talk about the making of the film, for which he sold the naming right to on Ebay. He spent some of the talk focusing on branding, but for most of it he talks about the difficulties of making the film, and his chief point seems to be that it is important to take risks in life. Below youll find the TED video, and some questions about the video. We are now regularly using these videos as part of my advanced English conversation classes. If youd like to take a class, contact us.What unusual thing did he try to do with his TED Talk? What i s your brand? What is his movie about? One of the men that Morgan presents the film idea to says that When I first hear it, it   is the ________ _______ for an audience. Another ask him, Do you sort of know how ____ __ _____ __ ____ ___? What happened when he turned the camera off after presenting the film to the men who said they could help him? What was the fatal flaw with his idea? What are the three sides to every story according to Morgan? What did he have to do? What word do they finally decide on to define Ban deodorant? What are each of the peoples brands? I like really ____ _______. 80s _______ meets _____ ____. ______ Dark _______ A Classic ___________ Mercedes Benz Casual ___ Part ______, part ____, part Brooklyn ____ The ___ guy Fed __ Failed ______ _________ ______ (Morgan) At the intersection between ____ _______ and ______ ___.What did he do next? What does the company tell him his brand is? What does this mean to you? When you train your employees to be risk averse, then youre preparing your whole company to be reward challenged.

Is an Internship Right for You 3 Ways You Can Find Out

Is an Internship Right for You 3 Ways You Can Find Out Image via Pixabay 1. Paid vs. Unpaid: Perhaps the largest conflict when deciding on an internship is accepting an unpaid position over a paid one. Students are not the only ones who feel a push/pull effect regarding unpaid internships, many people from business professionals to college administrators debate on whether or not an unpaid internship is worth it or even ethical. According to Abigail Hess of CNBC, “whether these roles are a crucial professional stepping stone or a form of exploitation, it costs money to give away your  time for free. Unpaid interns must support themselves with little free time, and the opportunity cost of working for free is higher than you may expect.” Unpaid internships have the possibility to be great opportunities for those who can afford it. For others, however, taking on an unpaid internship can be detrimental and affect how a student or graduate lives on a daily basis. Unfortunately, not everyone has the same set of circumstances so it is tough to make a generalized statement regarding paid vs. unpaid internships. Before you become discouraged, simply evaluate your situation, determine whether or not you can afford an unpaid internship or would rather pick up a paid job instead for the moment. There are plenty of paid internships out there, however, hourly wages depend on the industry of the internship and the company’s financial situation, according to StudentCaffe. Whether or not you take on a paid or unpaid internship, the key to finding the right one for you and your circumstances is talking with your campuss career center and searching online through job apps/sites. 2. Judge What You Will Gain: Internships are all about meaningful experience to further your future career, right? Keeping this in mind, it is important to evaluate what kind of work experience and knowledge you will gain while interning before you agree to take on the job. Are you looking to simply gain some basic exposure at a larger company or are you looking to really narrow your interests and work at a smaller one? This question is important as it will help you decide what kind of internship you are looking for and what kind of company you would like to work for. Peter Vogt of Monster quotes Virginia Taverna-Delgado of Washington State University, stating, “Eventually, students are going to have to elaborate about their internship experiences in a job interview, she adds. At that point, the companys name may not be relevant. So, when it comes to deciding where and who to intern with, just remember, it is the experience that you will be gaining that matters, the company is a bonus, but not the only element employers consider. Image via Pixabay 3. Utilize All of Your Resources: When looking for internships, it can be hard to sift through all of the opportunities provided by various job search sites. You can be bombarded by filters which can determine location, wage, job type, availability, etc. First and foremost,  before  you consult any kind of online job search, take advantage of your college’s career center, it is literally their job to help you build a resume and explore your career options. According to  Dawn Rosenberg McKay  of the Balance, “Your college career center may be able to help you find an internship. They often have established relationships with employers who will alert them to available opportunities. The career counselors or other professionals can also assist you with your resume and job interviewing skills.” Additionally, career fairs, company websites and job sites can help you find the right internship for your schedule and career goal. Going on the long and sometimes arduous adventure of internship hunting is not easy, it can take forever and leave you conflicted and disappointed. However, if you follow my three simple steps and be patient with yourself, you’ll come to the right decision in no time. As always, good luck!