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It is hard to imagine anything as challenging as writing down your lecture notes online. Just think about your Internet connection always breaking down or Zoom swallowing half of what has been said. Some people at Nerdify reviews even compare it to some odd writings made by the nursing students. Jokes aside, however, we decided to share the tips that have helped us in 2020 and before when getting a hold of our lecture notes online. It is also helpful for various online conferences and those times when you have to get ready for some online exam and need to take helpful notes.

1. Ask questions. Do not be afraid of asking questions. The majority of students that we spoke to at Nerdify reviews have told us that they were afraid of asking this or that because college professors online would easily become irritated. Still, you are there to learn, which is why it is completely normal to ask something that you have misunderstood. Asking for some clarification is your legal right, which is only natural when someone has an unstable Internet connection or misses the point that is hard to understand when you are online.

2. Write down the key phrases. Write down the key phrases that you hear. You don’t even have to do it right away. Take your time to do it the way they always seem to implement at international conferences. Act just like a good journalist and take notes that come to your mind. This way you can use any break from the lectures or any free moment to write something down. You can easily type it into your Notepad online or save it somewhere where you can easily find it. Just write it down in your own words and reference it later by rephrasing things.

3. Share Notes With Your Friends. Do not forget about sharing your lecture notes with your online friends. Some of you may be more tech-savvy, which is a good way to share your tips and ideas. You do not even have to go outside or sit waiting at your friend’s porch because you can share audio recordings, screen captures, or anything that has been used to write down your lecture notes. Learn about the culture of sharing and assist the best way you can. It will always pay off and will help to make sense out of all the mess that you may have had in the beginning.

4. Ask For Sources. Another great lecture tip that has been proposed by our experts at the Nerdify reviews is asking your college professors for sources that would help you see where the information is coming from. You may not hear something well, yet sharing a link online by posting it as a text message is much easier and will save you a great deal of time. Think about this idea the next time you are participating in an online lecture and make sure to share this great tip along. It will also help you to keep the links at hand when you compose your Bibliography or References page.

5. Make Audio Recordings With Your Phone. Since you might be watching your online lecture via your laptop, remember that you can use your phone to record the lecture and playback things later. We often did so at the Nerdify reviews and it has helped us to notice some things that we could not capture before. Since you can playback things more than once, it helps a great deal to determine what has been said and write down an exact quote for your next assignment. It is a handy trick that you must try and see if it helps you to keep your lecture notes in control.

6. Record Yourself Talk. Alternatively, you can try a different approach by recording your thoughts with a voice speaker by using your phone as well. Remember how famous detectives always do so in the movies? It is exactly the same approach! Just record your thoughts during the lecture and playback them later when you have to start with your assignment.

7. Organize Additional Sessions. When all things fail and if you could not write down your online lecture notes for some reason, ask your friends for help. If they are in the same boat as you are, organize additional online sessions, and ask each other for some assistance. While it may not be always possible to approach your college professor, unite your efforts together, and think of a good solution to this unpleasant situation.

Most importantly, remember that you have a right to contact your college’s online help center and explain the situation in case there were any technical troubles. Just make some screenshots and share your and your friends’ evidence as you do!

As the spring break is around the corner, the Nerdify reviews decided to compile a list of five unconventional ideas to keep you inspired. Yes, we may talk of classic tips that you know well, but we approach them in a different way! Regardless of whether your time is short or funds are limited, there are always things that can become a positive change in your life and in the lives of other people. Think about what motivates you to do better, remember what you wanted to accomplish, pay attention to all the interesting offers, and, most importantly, have fun and keep smiling!

Travel.

Even though it may sound boring and quite conventional, do not be too quick to judge as it is always possible to explore all the interesting local things and the places you have never visited. If you are majoring in Journalism, think about how the problems in your community can be covered in a special way. If you like history, visit all these old places, learn about architecture and old customs. Now if you can travel abroad, take your chance to learn about unique cultures. Be polite, patient, and do not forget to take lots of pictures!

Learn Another Language.

Good things come free and, luckily, it is also the case with learning a foreign language. There are many free courses that are available for both novice and intermediate learners. If joining a course is not your cup of tea (or coffee!), think about installing an application that helps to learn words by picture cards. It takes about 15 minutes a day, yet it helps you to learn unknown words. Once things get better, joining a course does not seem that frightening! Some of us at Nerdify reviews also found it helpful to join relevant social media groups where people from different lands try to help each other by typing or video calls. Make new friends and open doors to exciting, new things!

Charity & Community Work.

We all know about spring break community work that also helps to earn a little bit, yet this time we thought about doing something on your own. Organize a bakery sale or collect old items from the locals that they no longer need to create a little museum of American (or any other) history and culture. If you are visiting your remote relatives, ask them about important personalities in their town or the countryside. Start with a project and tell your friends and college mates about what you have discovered. After all, it is much more interesting than heading over to Wikipedia entry! Now if you still need some help to organize something, join the local Scouts team and ask them about what kind of help or supervising they may need. Being an influence for young people is truly important as we always learn from children and create special bonds that help us to become more sincere, open, and happier!

Music & Sports.

We all have our favorite past times that suffer due to lack of time. It may be music, sports, drawing, singing, being a part of the local theater or whatever else. As the spring break arrives, take your time to make another leap to success. It is your life and your time, so take each chance to do something that brings you joy and inspires you to walk an extra mile. If you always wanted to learn how to play your Dad’s old guitar, visit the local music shop and ask around about who may give you a lesson. The same goes for sports. Spend more time outside – ask your friends and the family to organize a ball game where both young and old can participate. Even such geeks as we are at Nerdify reviews plan to spend our precious spring breaks competing with each other.

Write a Story or Draw a Picture.

The last idea that we want to offer is truly unconventional. Did you ever try to write a story or draw a picture? Even the brightest among Nerdify reviews have tried to write a story with a strong plot and found it quite difficult to accomplish. Although most of us have a blog and an Instagram feed, it is not the same! Start with a list of characters, then come up with a subject and make an introduction. It can be something little and funny, yet do your best to get things finished or at least reach a logical point where you can stop. Now if we talk about drawing a picture, look up the basic ideas online and see if you can start with simple things first. If the weather is especially bad and you have seen all the latest movies, such activities become a good alternative.

Greetings, Nerdify fans! Imagine that you’ve been working on your resume for several hours, then sent it to different companies in the hoping to get an invitation for the interview. Finally, it happened, but you started panicking, as you don’t know what to do and how to behave.

Don’t be afraid! Follow Nerdify recommendations that will help you cope with stress and pass the interview successfully.

Before the interview:

1. Pick proper clothes

Good clothes open all doors. So try not to contradict the corporate style. Perhaps in the organization, they prefer to dress in casual. Then don’t stand out and don’t come in an office suit. Just from the doorway, you will be perceived as a stranger. Conversely, in areas where every employee must wear a suit, jeans and a sweater will look weird. Anyway, the clothes should be clean, ironed and neutral.

2. Explore the company

Most companies have websites where you can find all the information: from the history and the founders to the mission and contacts. Spend an hour or two on this site for a deeper study of the organization. Find out what qualities and skills the company values in employees and whether you have them. Knowledge is power, but it also shows that you are serious about it and you care about which company to work in.

3. Review your resume

You think that you already know your resume throughout and across but read it again, thinking about the possible questions of the employer. Try to correlate your answers with the position you are applying for.

4. Write an elevator pitch

Еlevator pitch is a short 30-second presentation of yourself, answering questions: ‘who are you?’, ‘what can you offer?’, ‘what contribution can you make to the company?’. It’s always difficult to write about your strengths and benefits, but you have to learn how to sell yourself as a professional.

5. Make a repetition

Invite a friend or family member to have a mini-interview with you. Tell them your elevator pitch. Ask them to ask you some typical questions, and you give them the best answers. You can also ask them for the feedback. Rehearsal interview allows you to get used to this process so that you feel comfortable and confident in a real interview.

6. Prepare questions on important topics

As you gather information about the company, write down the questions that arise. On some questions, you can find answers in the process of studying the company. The rest you can ask the interviewer. Don’t forget that the interview is primarily a dialogue. Moreover, interesting and reasonable questions characterize the applicant positively.

7. Prepare answers to typical questions

A good improvisation is a rehearsed improvisation. Prepare answers to potential questions whenever possible. Definitely, you will not define all the questions that you will be asked. And yet it does not prevent you from getting ready. Look at the lists of typical questions in the interview. Think about your answers. Most often, the interviewer will ask you the text of your resume: your last job, why you quit, etc.

Pronounce the prepared phrases aloud. Not everyone has an innate oratorical talent, so you should develop this skill at every opportunity. Especially before the interview.

During the interview: 

1. Follow the posture

Sit straight, spread your shoulders, don’t bring your head down. Nothing in your behavior should say that you are a lazy student. You are not a lazy student and you don’t want the interviewer to accept you for who you really are not. So, don’t slouch!

2. Maintain eye contact

By maintaining eye contact with the interviewer, you demonstrate your sincerity and confidence.

3. Do not apologize for lack of experience

Instead, emphasize your education, skills, and strengths.

4. Answer questions honestly

Never lie. Even if some of the interviewer’s questions make you uncomfortable, don’t lie and never change the subject. You have to tell the truth, only the truth and nothing but the truth. This is what is appreciated the most at Nerdify.

5. Omit some details

No one needs to know the details of your background. The more you explain these or those situations, the more you create an impression of yourself as an exculpatory and protective person. As it was mentioned before, don’t lie, speak about the facts but omit the details. Hold confession for your therapy session.

6. Use a professional language

Even if the interviewer is being rude, don’t follow his example. Maintain a professional level, refraining from the tartness, inappropriate jokes. As a student, you can’t boast of extensive experience, but you are able to show your ambitions, fresh and new look and readiness to work.

After the interview:

Send a thank you note by e-mail to your interviewer within 24 hours after the end of the interview. Thank him for the time and confirm your interest in this work. The letter shouldn’t be too long and make sure that it doesn’t contain grammatical errors.

You are still a beginner in the labor market and it will be difficult for you to pass the interview right away. Hever, these recommendations from Nerdify will help you prepare for all the pitfalls that may meet you on the way to getting a job.

Good luck!