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Maria Torres
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FreeParticipial AdjectivesThe skill that sets you apart
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FreeRelative ClausesYour proudest accomplishment
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Reported SpeechHow others would describe you
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Passive VoiceWhat belongs in a strong application
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ModalsWhich experience to emphasize
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Formal OpinionA convincing cover letter
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Formal ExplanationExplaining a gap
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Past NarrativeAn interview that went badly
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Wish + Past Perfect: RegretWhat you wish you had done
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RegisterStarting small talk
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GeneralizationSafe professional topics
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HedgingWhen small talk gets awkward
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Claim + EvidenceHow networking helps a career
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Reported Speech: Receiving CriticismA time you received criticism
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EvaluationWas the criticism fair
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Reported SpeechHow you responded
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ShouldGiving difficult feedback
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CauseA conflict that grows at work
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ShouldAddressing disagreement early
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ConcessionWhen compromise is necessary
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Conditional: When Two People Can't AgreeIf two people can't agree
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Trade-offsShort-term training vs. degree
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Past + Present PerfectExperience that shaped your view
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Would + ClaimA policy you would change
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EvidenceWhy the change is necessary