This blog is continuously updated to document my journey in preparing for the PTE test. I started it on November 7, 2024. Last updated on November 12, 2024. 1 Listening Test Item strategy Description WFD dictation and recitation From simple to complex, complete each sentence structure step by step In the morning, recite 10 sentences, and review them once at noon. On Saturday and Sunday, review all 50 sentences. 1.1 WFD(Write from Dictation) According to structure, sentences can be categorized as:...

Sometimes I feel that I’m too strict with my children, and I’m worried that this might affect their confidence. I’ve started reflecting on this. Principle validate your kids’ experiences and feelings : even if you don’t agree with them. This means letting them know that you hear them and understand how they’re feeling set boundaries and teach your kids how to cope with difficult situations : This means helping them to understand that their feelings are valid, but they don’t always dictate their decisions Methord : The way to build confidence in your kids Remember that building confidence takes time....

Starting this month, I will share my side project plan each month. For the last two weeks, I’ve been busy with moving. Next week, the kids will be back to school, so I’ll have more time to work on my side project. 1 Nathaniel Pomodoro This project was created to help my brother Nathaniel manage his youth support project. This week (12th October 2024), I supported Māori. This month, I hope to dedicate 1 or 2 hours each week to focus on this side project....

This grading system isn’t just about technical skills. An experienced software engineer might be able to reach L4 level in just a week, and a top computer science graduate could do the same. If our goal is to help more people achieve their objectives, this will require a diverse set of skills. Here are the different dimensions at each level : Level Technical Skills Project Management & Leadership Problem Solving & Decision Making Communication & Client Interaction Strategic Planning & Architecture L1 70% 10% 10% 10% 0% L2 60% 20% 20% 15% 5% L3 50% 30% 30% 20% 10% L4 40% 40% 40% 30% 20% Level 1 (L1) - Junior Support/Technician Experience : 1-2 years of experience....

Andrew Ng publish a new courses : AI Python for Beginners: Basics of AI Python Coding. This courses teach how to write code (a) Using AI-assistance, which is where the field is going, and (b) to take advantage of generative AI, which allows you to quickly do valuable things with code. This course is designed for people with zero coding experience to try coding with a chatbot (AI). If you’ve never coded before, I highly recommend giving it a try....

Today, Sep 10, we’re excited to officially launch cornerstonecongregational.org, the new website for CornerStone Congregational Church! Our address is 16 Collins Avenue, Tawa, Wellington 5028. We warmly welcome everyone to join us for our Sunday Service at 10:30 AM. Pastor Tale & Seo This post provides a summary of the commonly used tools and quick links for managing the CornerStone Congregational Church website, along with an introduction to the basic guidelines for effective website administration....

Two-dimensional data is the most commonly used form of information representation by humans. In 1970, Edgar F. Codd first introduced how to efficiently use two-dimensional data to represent transactions, laying the foundation for modern databases. The core of this theory is: normalization. Let’s demonstrate how database normalization helps us build a better two-dimensional data model through an example. 1 Scenario We have a system that tracks students registering for courses at a technical institute....

I will share this in two parts: How – The strategies for a weekly summary of resume submissions; Example. 1 How - Strategies goals : Who know you match job require 1.1 Principle put 80% of your effort into your main category 15% into the secondary ones and the last 5% on everything else. 1.2 Check List Are there enough sources to access information ? Is the time spent on each area reasonable ?...

In the current Resume Manager application, the module I use the most on a daily basis is the job application module, with its core feature being the tracking of resume submissions. Moving forward, I want to enhance the ability to match resumes with job requirements. This will involve the following steps: Analysis of the recruitment process and the needs of each stage Resume Match evaluation Process adjustment 1 Analysis of the recruitment process and the needs of each stage Stage Goal Evaluation Criteria Resume Screening Initial screening to find candidates that meet basic job requirements Core skills Years of experience Education requirements Career objectives and cultural fit Initial/Phone Interview Further assess communication skills, motivation, and cultural fit Communication skills Career motivation Problem-solving ability Cultural fit Technical Assessment Evaluate candidates’ technical proficiency and problem-solving skills Technical skills Problem-solving ability Project experience and technical expertise Behavioral/Deep Interview Assess leadership, teamwork, and deeper cultural fit Leadership Teamwork Cultural fit Handling challenges Final Interview/Decision Ensure long-term potential within the company and alignment of compensation expectations Overall competence Role expectations and company growth alignment Salary negotiation and benefits expectations 2 Resume Match evaluation the three most important aspects of a resume are :...

I want to consolidate my experience and knowledge in the field of automation, and I’ve decided to do this by creating a website. I also hope it can serve as a starting point for offering consulting services. Since this website is content-focused, I chose to build it using Docusaurus and deployed it on Cloudflare. I spent an hour setting up the template and configuring automated deployment. You can now access it by clicking here....