2 . Growing up in the small town of Palmerston, Ontario, I had a dream: to work in television. However, it sounded like a dream that could never come true.

Thankfully, my parents had raised me to have a lot of confidence. With their help and encouragement, I applied to the radio and television arts program at Ryerson in Toronto. After graduating, I worked for Bell Canada for a while, writing and producing commercials. I soon decided, however, that what I really wanted was to be on camera.

I went to the CBC and CTV and applied for a job. They both turned me down because I didn’t have any experience. Luckily, Global Television had just started broadcasting in Canada that year. I found out the president was named Mr. Slaight and called him. I said, “I’ve heard that your studio facilities are amazing. I could come at eleven o’clock on Tuesday or eleven o’clock on Wednesday for a tour. What would suit you better?” He stuttered a bit, then picked a day. When I hung up, I was scared but ecstatic.

On the appointed day, I arrived at the studio. When we sat down, he looked at me and said, “What do you want?” He sounded a little angry and frustrated — but very curious. “All I want is a chance,” I said. “If something on camera comes up at Global — I don’t care what — I want a chance to audition. That’s all I’m asking.”

Three months later, his secretary called and asked me to audition for a new game show. When I arrived at the station, I went right into an audition for a new show called Wintario. The following day, I was handed an airline ticket to Sault Ste. Marie to do the very first Wintario show.

From Wintario, everything happened for me. I hosted the National Santa Claus Parade for fifteen years. I did hundreds of television commercials, a number of movies, training videos, and travel shows. And everything came from finding the courage back in 1975 to make that one phone call.

3 . I was 68 when I first stepped on stage as a standup comedian in 2003. I’d never set foot in a comedy club before. I’ve always been a performer - I’ve worked as a singer, actor and musician - but all that came to an end after 9/11. I live in New York, and we watched the twin towers fall from my apartment building. For a year afterwards, nobody wanted to go out or be entertained.

It was then that I started to think about comedy. I realised people needed to laugh, to enjoy themselves again, and thought that with a little training I could do it. I took a few classes, tried to work out a routine, and finally plucked up the courage to get up on stage. That first time was terrifying. I had no idea what the audience would make of me.

In New York, comedians are typically young men with beards. It’s hard enough to break through as a woman, even harder as someone old enough to be their grandmother. As I stepped on stage that first time, people laughed nervously. They were clearly surprised to see me. I introduced myself, stated my age and tried my first joke. There was silence. But by the time I got to the third line, people were properly laughing, I was addicted.

Now my sets differ. I might be on stage for 10 minutes in front of a dozen people, or my one-woman show is a full hour in front of a crowd of 100. Even today, I’m nervous before I step out. My first line is, “Hello, everybody. I’m 88 and three-quarters years old. I’m telling you that in case I don’t make it all the way through the show.” Then people laugh and I relax.

After a show, people young and old come up to me, saying what an inspiration I am. They say they want to be as active as me when they reach my age. I’m pleased I can show that as an older person you don’t need to take a back seat in life.

I’ve no intention of stopping comedy. I’m taking all these pills, trying to stay alive, and I hope to still be performing when I’m 100. My goal is to still be up there making people laugh. It’s hard work, but it stops me being bored. I’d only be playing golf otherwise

4 . It is one thing to visit a zoo as an ordinary member of the public but quite another to own a zoo and live in the middle of it; this at times can be a mixed thing. It certainly forces you to rush out at any time of the day or night to watch your charges (收费), but it also means that you are on duty 24 hours of the day and you can find that a fine little dinner party breaks up because some animal has broken its leg, or because the heaters in the snake house have failed. Winter, of course, is your least busy period and sometimes days pass without a single visitor.

But in the summer season the days are so full and the visitors so many that you can hardly seem to notice the passing of time and you forget how much you have in the bank.

6 . Benedict Morelli, one of New York’s top-rated lawyers, owns Morelli Law Firm, which has offices, lawyers, cases and experts all over the country. Benedict Morelli and his team of experienced lawyers are expert at handling a wide variety of cases, from auto and truck accidents, to construction injuries, to complex employment discrimination.

One critical reason for their success is that unlike many firms, Morelli Law has the experience, patience, and resources to pursue all difficult cases. Since founding the firm, Mr. Morelli and his team have successfully dealt with an impressive list of outstanding cases in the industry. In fact, they have delivered more than a billion dollars on behalf of their clients. Impressive firm results include a $95 million settlement in a sexual discrimination case involving Aaron’s Inc., as well as a $62 million settlement for Mark Perez, a construction worker who fell from a roof and suffered a brain injury.

When asked whether they would feel afraid when facing difficult opponents in court, “At my core, I’m a trial lawyer,” said Benedict Morelli. “Because of our experience and accomplishments in the courtroom, our opponents know that we’re prepared to pursue the best result possible. Going to trial does not intimidate us.”

The firm is devoted to realizing its clients’ goals both inside and outside of the courtroom. For example, in a drunk driving case, the firm worked with the client to strengthen New York laws that punish drunk drivers. This effort has made it easier for lawyers in New York to charge drunk drivers. Moreover, Mr. Moreli and his team are also committed to helping those who have been wronged achieve the justice they deserve, no matter the difficulty of the circumstances.

Corporations are powerful actors in society and Mr. Morelli and his team feel fortunate to be in a position to provide the highest level of service to their clients.

7 . Features Editor

We are looking for a talented features editor to join our team. We are especially keen to hear from those with a specialism in technology and consumer health.

This role is based in London, but could potentially be worked remotely from the US.

Main Responsibilities:

●Develop ideas for commission and edit at least 23 timely and compelling features each year

●Build contacts with writers and scientists to make sure we’re commissioning the best, most attractive and up-to-date biological-medical science and technology stories

●Monitor traffic statistics and subscriptions data

●Work closely with the art and design team to make our features attractive and work with the digital team to come up with the best way to sell our stories on digital platforms

Person Specification:

●Significant editing experience at a popular science publication or similar

●Excellent writing and editing skills

●Excellent knowledge of the cutting edge, and a demonstrable experience of science journalism

●Great relationships with scientists and writers

●A degree in a science or technology, ideally, and a passionate interest in both science and technology

●A good ability to work together with others

Package Description:

In return for employees’ energy and ideas, we ensure our people are well rewarded. The longer are with us, the more benefits you will get. Here’s what to expect:

●29 days’ holiday

●Upon joining, you’ll be naturally enrolled onto the Pension (养老金) Plan

●Our Employee Assistance Program

●Discounted dining cards

●Flexible working policy

●Free gym membership at Northcliffe House Gym

8 . When your work performance is falling, your personal life will certainly be affected.    1    However, if you are equipped with some effective methods, you can absolutely improve your work performance.

Get clear on your goals. With a clear goal in your mind, you are more likely to take action.    2     For each set of goals, decide your own time frame. Refer to these goals on a regular basis and make sure that you are noting the progress you are making.

Plan each day the night before. If you have no daily plan of action, you tend to end up fighting lots of small fires at work.    3     As a consequence, your work productivity suffers. Therefore, it is necessary to take the time to plan for the next day.

    4    You should never spend all your time on the tasks you have to complete each day. Instead, take time out to spend with your colleagues. Therefore, you should make a plan on what you need to do each day and write it in details.

Celebrate your success. Managing your mind is the key to your moving forward. The best way to keep a good state is to celebrate your achievements. You should do this regularly.    5    

In a word, if you want to improve your work performance, you should have a clear action plan and know what needs to be done and how it should be done. If you apply these ways to your life, you will become an excellent performer.

9 . Back in the distant past, job candidates had interests or hobbies. For example, reading a book was a perfectly acceptable way of spending your spare time. No longer. Today you will probably be asked if you have a “personal passion project”, and the more exhausting your answer sounds, the better.

Passion is becoming basic for workplace success. A new piece of research from Jon Jachimowicz and Hannah Weisman of Harvard Business School includes an analysis of 200 million job postings in America. It finds that the number which mentions “passion” rose over time, from 2% in 2007 to 16% in 2019.

On the surface this makes sense. Better, surely, for an employee to be enthusiastic than not. Most workers want to do a job they love; most companies want a workforce that is committed and motivated.

But passion can affect judgment. For firms, the obvious danger is rewarding commitment over competence. The super-keen employee who volunteers for everything may not be that great at their job. Some research finds that passion may indeed be blinding managers to reality: it finds that even when the performance of passionate employees is on the downward slope, they are still more likely to be given promotions than peers who tend not to say much.

There are only so many ways to communicate passion. Widening your eyes and nodding wildly: too weird. Jumping, cheering and sweating: even weirder. Working ever longer hours, on the other hand, is a fairly simple way to show that your commitment is beyond question.

It is great to feel passion for your job. But if you are up at 4 am for a meeting with Asia, constantly working on your holiday or have just been handed a mop (抹布) and a bucket by your boss, you are in the grasp of something that is not entirely healthy.

10 . Believe it or not, studies have shown that around 85% of people applying for a job eliminate (淘汰)themselves in a basic way.They apply for the wrong job, have misspellings in their resumes, show up late for the interview, and more.    1    You’d only be competing against the 15% that do things right. It takes nothing more than a little time and effort to get things right, but it makes all the difference.

Research the company carefully and thoroughly. Have a good research about any company in which you have an interest before attending an interview. Read past press coverage. Learn about its products and/or services.    2    Read customer feedback (反馈) about its products, and learn about its strengths and weaknesses.

Edit your resume to the best. Have your resume and cover letters triple­checked, and then check it again.    3    Correct any grammatical error on your application.

Rehearse (预演) the interview over and over again. Before an interview, think about what you are going to say.    4    Rehearse and practice your answers.

Dress yourself in the most suitable way. Always dress to impress! You always want to look, at least,10% better than the person who is interviewing you, regardless of the position for which you are applying.

    5    Always send a thank­you email or letter after an interview. With a little bit of preparation and follow­up, you will be better off than the 15% of your competition!