XAT 2022 admit card to release today

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Important news for students appearing for the XAT 2022. The Admit card for the Xavier Aptitude test (XAT) 2022 will be released today on December 2022. Candidates can download the hall ticket from the official website: https://xatonline.in/

The examination would be conducted on January 22, 2022. This is a national level management entrance examination that is conducted for admitting students to the various MBA and Post Graduate Diploma in Management programmes.

The exam will have a total of 100 multiple-choice questions divided among four sections. These sections are Verbal and Logical Ability, Decision Making, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, and General Knowledge.

Also read: XAT 2020 scorecard released; here’s how to check

Candidates will be given a duration of three hours to complete the test. The marking scheme is such that for every correct answer, 01 mark will be awarded which for every incorrect answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted. Reportedly, there is no negative marking in the GK section. To get a good score in the exam, it is advised to take as many mock tests as possible.

Fostering Innovation in the Education Sector

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December 20, 2021

Modern technology is reshaping the education sector currently. Using the right tools and tech-solutions are imperative for the upliftment of the education system. The blended learning and education will make a perfect mix in future to support the system.

The 22nd World Education Summit, 2021, which was held on 17-18 December gathered speakers from across the country to deliberate their views on the current issues of the education sector. The panelists discussed how the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 will play a significant role to establish its footprint and bring transformation in the education system.

There were discussions on the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and multiple actions are required to be taken by the stakeholders. It is requisite to put a plan and structure in operation that will help to nurture students and improve skilled-based learning.

NEP 2020 will address the challenges of skill development, critical thinking, analytical abilities, communication skills and focus on the holistic development of a child. The two-day event highlighted the issues of the education system and focused on making education more learner-centric.

Also read: Implementing the New National Education Policy (NEP) 2020

Dr. Anil D. Sahasrabudhe, Chairman, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) said that in the last few years a lot of reforms have taken place in the education sector. The new National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is aligned with the reforms of the sector.

The education sector will be tech-driven in a few years as the hybrid learning process will be implemented and the educational institutions should focus on implementing tech-enabled solutions that will foster innovative learning. Sahasrabuddhe added that uses of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and BlockChain will benefit the education sector in future.

Aradhana Shukla, Additional Chief Secretary, School Education, UP Government said that with NEP 2020, the government has given a lot of flexibility. “Primary education gives you tools to learn things but you retain your knowledge while pursuing secondary education,” she said.

Shukla added that the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has the potential to make India ‘vishwaguru’ in the education domain.

Rev. Fr. P Maria Lawrence Msfs, Principal, SFS Academy, Bangalore said, “Critical thinkers can draw reasonable conclusions and information as well as discriminate between what is useful and less useful to solve problems and make decisions. Critical thinking is an ability to think rationally about what to do…it engages in reflective and independent thinking.”

Speaking in the context of redefining leadership, Dr Amrita Vohra, Director Education – GEMS India & Executive Principal – GEMS International School, Gurgaon said, “Leadership is a very challenging job. A person needs to be calm and composed to perform leadership.”

It is important that leaders should be able to explore the leadership quality. The leaders should be provided quality training because it is required for the professional learning of teachers.

Anita Sharma, Principal, CP Goenka International School, Borivali, Mumbai said that teachers should be given an opportunity to skill themselves and help them to be competitive. “Every kind of opportunity that we can provide for our teachers to upgrade their skills and knowledge with the help of technology to ensure that whatever content children learn in the classroom is not a one way task but a collaborative effort,” she added.

The technology should be able to address the challenges of online assessment. After the Covid 19 pandemic, the education sector adopted new learning pedagogies and started delivering online lectures and classes. Digital learning witnessed immense growth in the last two years. However, there were setbacks with the online assessment in both school and higher education.

Speaking in the context of ‘Exploring the future paradigm of learning in globally acclaimed schools’, Daniel Curry, Director and Principal, Vega Schools, Gurgaon said that globally acclaimed schools are known for their pedagogies. “Most of the global renowned schools are connected and have an international reach.”

Also read: Chitkara University joins as a University Partner at the 22nd World Education Summit, 2021

It is important for educational institutions to adopt the best practices globally and become competitive in the market. There were deliberations on such topics to provide the highest quality learning opportunities.

The platform gathered reputed speakers and experts from both government and private sectors. Leaders like Mr Rajesh Agarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship; Dr Anil D Sahasrabudhe, Chairman, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE); Prof K.K Agarwal, Chairman, National Board of Accreditation (NBA); Raghav Gupta, Managing Director, India & APAC, Coursera; Dr Indrajit Bhattacharya, Director, National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (NABET), Quality Council of India; Sanjeev Sarma, Deputy General Manager, Regional Sales- Display Business, Samsung India; Prof V Ramgopal Rao, Director, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi; Abhishek Jani, CEO, Fairtrade India Project of the Centre for Social Markets; Roshan Gandhi, Chief Executive Officer, City Montessori Schools, Lucknow; Dr Prem Das Maheshwari, Business Director, D2L South Asia; Sourav Chakraborty, Deputy General Manager, Pre Sales – Display Business, Samsung India; Dr. Seema Negi, Principal, Sanjeevani World School, Mumbai including many eminent personalities from school and higher education fraternity graced the stage during the two-day event.

Yogi’s Christmas gift to youth: free smartphones and tablets from Dec 25

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This can be truly termed as the Christmas gift for the youth of Uttar Pradesh. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will kick start with the campaign for distribution of free smartphones and tablets on December 25. In the first phase, One lakh smartphones and tablets will be given to final year students of various colleges at Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Bajpayi Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.

According to the announcement made by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, free smartphones and tablets will be given to 1 crore youth in order to make them tech savvy. In the first phase on December 25, CM Yogi will distribute 60,000 smartphones and 40,000 tablets to the youths.

Final year students of MA, BA, BSc, ITI, MBBS, MD, BTech, MTech, PhD MSME and Skill Development among others, will be given preference. According to Special Secretary, IT and Electronics Department, Kumar Vineet, “More than 38 lakh youth have been registered on Digi Shakti Portal. Registration of others is still going on.”

Orders have been issued by the government to well-known companies like Lava, Samsung and Acer for the supply of smartphones and tablets. The companies will provide it all before December 24. In order to make the procurement process transparent and fair, the largest order has been issued on the GeM portal so far.

In the first phase, an order of about Rs 2035 crore has been issued for the purchase of smartphones and tablets. In this, orders have been placed for 10.50 lakh smartphones at the rate of Rs 10,740 per smartphone and for 7.20 lakh tablets at the rate of Rs 12,606. A total of about 18 lakh smartphones and tablets are going to be supplied by the companies soon.

Enormous scope to provide right skills and education to youth: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

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There is a scope to provide potential skills and education to the young generation of the country. Currently, there are more than 50 crore children between the age of 3 and 23 and there is an enormous opportunity in equipping this population with the right education & skills, said Union Education and Skill Development, Dharmendra Pradhan at the 67th Convocation of IIT Kharagpur recently.

A critical mindset and a qualitative workforce will help India to drive the global economy in the 21st century, said Pradhan.

IIT Kharagpur has shaped the national discourse and contributed to India’s growth since its inception, he added.

The determination of our new generation, spirit of enterprise & innovation and strength of educational institutions has resulted in India achieving many remarkable feats in the 21st century, he further said.

Speaking in the context of alternative energy generation, Pradhan expressed that low-cost innovative alternative energy models, innovation in specialized areas of semiconductor chip manufacturing will not only lead to economic empowerment and job creation, it will also lead to Purvodaya and a self-reliant India.

He further said that life is unimaginable without ‘Energy & Internet’, a fact further accentuated in the present times. By 2035 India will be the number one energy consumer.

India’s climate leadership has resulted in our country having the most conducive alternate energy business climate, he added.

The Minister expressed his confidence that IIT Kharagpur will be the epicentre in adding momentum to the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and in placing India at the top of the emerging new world order. The intellectual prowess and excellence of students here will make them pioneers of new thought leadership.

Central Universities Common Entrance Test to be conducted in different languages

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December 16, 2021

The Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET) will be held in different languages.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct examinations in 12 languages such as Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu and Punjabi, said Minister of State for Education, Subhas Sarkar in a written reply to Rajya Sabha.

CUCET is being held at 12 Central Universities across India. These universities are — Assam University, Silchar; Central University of Andhra Pradesh; Central University of Gujarat; Central University of Haryana; Central University of Jammu; Central University of Jharkhand; Central University of Karnataka; Central University of Kerala; Central University of Punjab; Central University of Rajasthan; the Central University of South Bihar and the Central University of Tamil Nadu.

NTA has already held examinations for the medical entrance test (NEET-UG), Engineering entrance test (JEE Main 2021) and All India Sainik School Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2021 in these scheduled languages.

Elets 22nd World Education Summit, 2021 kicks off tomorrow

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Elets 22nd World Education Summit will kick off tomorrow (17 -18 December 2021) with deliberation on essential topics that will facilitate a lot of learning and knowledge exchange. The inaugural session will focus on redefining education leadership in the sector and building a future-ready learning environment.

Educational leadership is unique and is unlike the leadership of any other sector. Here, the big challenge with educational management is how to select, train and induct leaders. Schools, universities and colleges need leaders that can shape the future of children.

Leaders in the education sector need to resolve issues like reinforcing leadership quality. The imperative thing is instead of getting frustrated by the existing rules and regulations, berate the current educational principals, be very heavy-handed with children, be lousy team-builders, very slow to challenge the established dogma, not thinking outside of the box and lastly, not able to leverage new tools as well as best practices in the education system, it is requisite to work on those loopholes that are hindering to imbibe good leadership qualities in educational faculties.

Also read: Petals – a chain of preschools partners with Elets 22nd World Education Summit, 2021

We suggest that educational institutions need to recruit a diverse pool of talents and then train them in a way that exposes them to build new leadership and management thinking, which is the need of the hour. Such refined thinking is necessary for 21st-century learning and teaching too. In addition, faculty training is a must in the new era of education.

The leaders in the event will also discuss the pedagogies of the new-age learning process and how technology will cater to these requirements. We must also tell our readers that National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 will be a major issue of conversation during the event. Knowledge will be exchanged on how to implement the policy and make it practically applicable by the stakeholders.

The platform will gather reputed speakers and experts from both government and private sectors. Leaders like Mr Rajesh Agarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship; Dr Anil D Sahasrabudhe, Chairman, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE); Prof K.K Agarwal, Chairman, National Board of Accreditation (NBA); Raghav Gupta, Managing Director, India & APAC, Coursera; Dr Indrajit Bhattacharya, Director, National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (NABET), Quality Council of India; Sanjeev Sarma, Deputy General Manager, Regional Sales- Display Business, Samsung India; Prof V Ramgopal Rao, Director, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi including many eminent personalities will grace the stage during the two-day event.

Also read: Gearing up now for the 22nd World Education Summit to be held this December in Delhi

The thought leaders will partake in a discussion on other relevant topics and trending ones like digital education and its learning outcomes. There will be sharing of knowledge on how we can deal with the challenges of remote learning and also gain advantages out of it. The focus will be on streamlining the setbacks of e-learning by using the right tools. The education leaders will highlight new tech solutions that are novel in the current system of education.

Other topics will be discussed like making research-ready institutions to create global recognition and standards, challenges of online assessment and influence of artificial intelligence on this, the importance of global collaboration, focusing on skill development, and the need to improve critical thinking abilities including other agenda of conversation.

Also read: Chitkara University joins as a University Partner at the 22nd World Education Summit, 2021

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Jamia Millia Islamia ranked A++ in NAAC review

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Jamia Millia Islamia has been ranked A++ in National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) review.

The highest grade ranking by NAAC is a result of the team’s effort and despite the current situation of the covid 19 pandemic, the university was prepared for the assessment.

The grade has been given to institutions on various parameters such as infrastructure, research, evaluation, innovation, learning resources and governance.

NAAC peer team review was conducted on December 6-8, 2021.

Jamia Millia Islamia has received a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.61. The CGPA for A++ accreditation by NAAC is between 3.51 and 4.

Jamia Millia Islamia vice-chancellor Najma Akhtar said, “We were expecting it. The NAAC happens every five years and we should remain good in those five years. Our university was also affected by Covid and we found a way to prepare ourselves. We kept in mind the NAAC parameters, including evaluation, governance, research infrastructure etc,”

“Everyone worked hard. They got trained how to teach online. It reflects our sheer hard work. If you work hard, you will still get this ranking even if you are a minority university,” she said. Akhtar added that the ranking is not only a confidence booster for Jamia Millia Islamia but also other universities. Apart from Jamia Millia Islamia, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and IGNOU have received the A++ grading, she said.

“We do not have competition with JNU which has mostly masters and PhD programmes. IGNOU is a different university in character. We offer Bachelors, masters, diploma and PhD programmes and ours is a multi-faculty university,” she added. For the NAAC visit, the university had constituted an IQAC team headed by professor Shafeeque Ansari, who passed away during the pandemic, she said.

Implementing the New National Education Policy (NEP) 2020

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The new National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is establishing a comprehensive framework that will bring sweeping changes to the Indian education system. The need for the education policy was first felt in 1964 but the bill was passed by the parliament in 1968 after taking suggestions from a 17-member Education Commission.

A new education policy is reviewed every few decades. The latest one has replaced the 1986 education policy, which was in place for 34 years.

Currently, the implementation of the education policy requires multiple actions and initiatives to be taken by different bodies systematically. The Government organizations (both at the center and state level), the Ministry of Education and the educational institutions need to cooperate to implement the policy at all levels.

Also read: National Education Policy (NEP) will be implemented in Delhi University from 2022-23

This was discussed during the global premiere event Elets 20th World Education Summit, which was organized on 7-9 September 2021 virtually. The challenges to implementing the National Education Policy are many but it is requisite to put a plan and structure into operations that will emphasize developing the creative potential of each individual.

Focusing on it, Dr Sebastian P. G., Principal, Christ Academy CBSE School said that the National Education Policy is trying to nurture skill-based learning, which is essential for the students of the 21st century. The need of the hour is to concentrate on critical thinking abilities, analytical skills, communication skills and enhance emotional intelligence. NEP 2020 will play a crucial role in the holistic development of a child.

Earlier, the old policy was paying more attention to improving the academic areas of the children but the current NEP emphasizes that cognitive skills are as imperative as foundational learning and development.

Punam Singhal, Principal, The Paras World School, added, “The National Education Policy talks about fulfilling human potential, developing an equitable and unjust society, promoting national development, providing universal accessibility, and focusing on quality education. I think it was the right time for the government to introduce the new education policy.”

Moreover, the experts highlighted that the learning should be in multidisciplinary areas that allows the students to learn and explore subjects of various disciplines and are not limited to a particular curriculum. For instance, a student of engineering can opt subjects like humanities, economics, political science including others.

Also read: National Education Policy (NEP) key initiatives and achievements launched

Singhal added that the children should take responsibility for their learning, which will help them in the long run. NEP is focusing on conceptual learning rather than just content-based education. It (NEP) has emphasized empathy, leadership building, collaboration and resilience that will facilitate children in achieving future goals.

Dan Curry, Director & Principal, Vega Schools also said, “Leaders should be up-to-date with the latest trends. Vocational training in schools is a must. National Education Policy should reach out to the community properly. We need to develop structures that create learning opportunities. The school leaders should be having academic skills and leadership training. There is a lot of research on educational practices. It is high time to implement NEP practically.”

In a similar tone, Joyita Chatterjee, Principal, Chitrakoota School, Bangalore also added that effective administration and management of schools are necessary for the student’s growth and development. The education should be more learner-centric.

“The education sector’s contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth earlier was 3 per cent, which has now increased to 6 per cent. Around 10 crore children got affected to get education in the last 15 months due to the covid 19 pandemic. We should impart education to all children,” added Divjot Kaur, Principal, GD Goenka Public School.

She said that NEP is the driver of economic and social progress. “It is a policy that envisions a model of holistic learning, development, engaging and immersive. It will focus on scientific temperament and evidence-based learning. It is very flexible and focuses on equal promotion of art, science, physical education and extracurricular activity,” she added.

The new education policy will also re-establish teachers, at all levels, because they truly shape our next generations of citizens. It is time to boost education among all and restructure the educational system.

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Registration commences for Delhi’s nursery admission from today

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The registration for nursery admission for the academic year 2022-23 will begin today. The schools are selling admission forms online and the same can be purchased from the school premises as well.

Nearly 1800 private schools across the national capital are opening their doors for Delhi’s nursery admission. The application submission date is till January 7, 2021.

On January 28, the schools will upload the marks of each candidate who has registered for admission.

The Department of Education (DoE) had notified it earlier that the list of the selected children will be updated on February 4. The second list will be available on February 21 and the third list for admission to nursery class will be updated on March 15.

The entire process will be concluded on March 31, 2021.

The education department ensured that the number of seats at the entry-level admission level should not be less than the last three years–2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22. Schools are requested to send details of it to the DoE.

“Schools shall develop and adopt criteria for admission which shall be fair, reasonable, well defined, equitable, non-discriminatory, unambiguous and transparent,’’ the DoE said.
“No school shall adopt a criterion abolished by the department including charging a capitation fee or donations. Pre-schools or Montessori schools run by registered societies or Trusts as branches of recognised unaided schools will have to follow a single admission process for their pre-school and main school considering them as one institution,” the DoE official said.

Also Read: Mumbai Schools to reopen for Classes 1 to 7 from tomorrow

“No deviation from the above schedule shall be permitted. Each school shall display the aforesaid admission schedule on its notice board and website. Further, each school shall ensure that application forms for admission are made available to all applicants till the last date of submission. A non-refundable amount of only Rs 25 can be charged as an admission registration fee. The purchase of the prospectus of the school by the parents shall be optional,” a senior DoE official said.

The entire admission process will be monitored in each district under the chairmanship of the deputy director. While DoE had provided the schools’ autonomy to decide their admission criteria and the same need to be uploaded to their respective websites.

Video Resumes Are Gaining Popularity Among The Recruiters After Pandemic

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Do you wonder how short videos can land you a job? Or even if it is a real thing? The answer is a big ‘Yes’. Videos work wonders and create good impressions on the viewers. In 2020, the pandemic left many jobless – but there was a bright side where it helped people get creative each passing day. People came up with new ideas, and somewhere someone just made video resumes normal. This was when written resumes were not enough to impress employers, and innovation gave birth to amazing video resumes. In the world of online hiring, the real and physical touch of interviews has become obsolete. Yet, the recruiters can manage their profile selection technique with the help of video resumes. These resumes give the recruiters clear ideas to select the right candidate and give an offer to someone worthy.

What are Video Resumes, Exactly?

A video resume is a video recorded by a candidate looking for employment. The video is posted on the internet/job portals or sent personally to the hiring manager/team to get reviewed and shortlisted. Much like old-fashioned resume documents, all the relevant information is provided in the video, such as name, address, skills set, experience, hobbies, projects, etc. Candidates can shoot them professionally, highlighting the core personality with the help of clarity, crisp communication, and straightforwardness. Although video resumes are helpful in all the sectors, there are specific areas like the teaching sector, public speaking, sales personnel, social media creation, acting, and performances, and so on where they are needed the most.

Companies like Target, Chipotle, Shopify, Meredith, NASCAR, and WWE are now promoting video resumes over lengthy traditional resumes. These companies are willing to volunteer as they have understood the importance of knowing the applicants closely before getting them on board. Before jumping down to interviews, it is good to comprehend the applicant’s personality. With the help of video resumes, it is easier to sort the applications and move forward with the skilful ones only.

Video resumes act like an elevator pitch for the recruiters and establish a brilliant image of the candidate. Many companies have started posting job openings on their social media handles to get some creative candidates’ attention. They have started preferring these platforms over conventional job portals to find better profiles. A lot of candidates have started applying for jobs via video resumes on these social media platforms to get more positive responses from employers.

Numbers that prove the growing popularity of Video Resumes

According to a recent survey, only 17 percent of recruiters have got a chance to watch video resumes till now. However, 89 per cent of employers said that they would watch and prefer candidates with video resumes over regular applications.

Amidst the pandemic, 60 percent of the recruiters have started considering and using video resumes for shortlisting candidates.

64 percent of employers are going to continue with the online hiring process even after the pandemic restrictions are lifted. They are more comfortable with video resumes as they make their work faster and easier.

Also Read: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan To Be Chief Guest At 67th Convocation Of IIT Kharagpur

Benefits of Video Resumes in the online hiring process:

● Polished and personalized format: Many candidates typically prepare a single resume for all the companies they tend to apply for, failing to consider their roles, responsibilities, personal research, culture, etc. Due to this reason, multiple opportunities are missed by the applicants. Recruiters want the personalised touch, expect quality research about the company, and demand a specific set of skills from candidates. All these can be easily assessed via a video resume.

● Easy Application on Social Media Sites: Social media has made the hiring process simpler. Numerous platforms have started the hiring trend and recruiting with the help of video resumes. Many employers are seeking creative candidates, and they generally prefer video resumes.

● Trust-inducing method: In the very first instance, recruiters get to know the candidates’ authenticity with the help of a video resume. This induces a sense of trust and confidence in employers and helps them move forward with the candidate’s application.

● Communication and required skills: The only thing in a video resume that is evident and noticeable is the communication skill of the candidate. Required skills can be easily highlighted, and recruiters get what they are searching for in the desired employees.

● Organized applications and easier to keep track: Companies can track all the applications easily with the significant bifurcation between video applications and normal applications. Recruiters can carry out an organized online hiring process.

● The applicant is in control: The applying candidate is in complete control of the application. It gives the candidate the authority to make it more refined and highlight the required skills with confidence. Candidates have complete control of the quality of their video resume application.

● Brief and Crisp: Due to the Pandemic, the attention span of viewers has reduced. The same theory applies to the recruiters. Video resumes should not be longer than 30 seconds to 1 minute. The more it is clear and brief, the more are the chances of getting shortlisted.

Also Read: Child Prodigies and how educators can help them

The future of Video Resumes:

A resume is a face and entry-level filter for jobseekers, and video resumes provide a platform to showcase their work and extraordinary skills at the very first stage. It is likely to be easier and entertaining to catch on with the applicants’ details with the help of videos.

A video resume also gives the recruiter a clear idea about the candidate’s personality. It builds the connection between the recruiter and the applicant. Since many applicants fail to show their personalities through conventional resumes, video resumes are a great way to showcase all those required skills.

A strong connection can be established when a recruiter will be witnessing the candidate’s face and hearing his or her voice rather than reading the two-page description of his or her career. Appearance, hand gestures, words used, moves, dress, the tune, and the way the person speaks tell a lot about the personality, which can help indicate if he or she can be a good fit for the position.

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