Even after the pandemic, its effects on education linger
In reference to Tim Kiek's article Pandemic's debilitating effect on students in England laid bare (October 13): This is likely to be a world wide problem. The article says that almost half of state school pupils said they had not been able to catch up with learning. I would think countries far less developed than the UK, or even in similar education situations as the UK, would be facing very similar post-pandemic realities.
Vanya Taule'alo, Apia, Samoa
Telling remarks
With regard to Gillian Duncan's report King Charles mutters ‘dear, oh dear’ as he meets British Prime Minister Liz Truss (October 13): Things don't seem to bode well for the British Prime Minister. At this rate, the Conservative Party may not want her to be in the role for too long.
Saad Aldin, Gurugram, India
Uncertain housing terms for Ukrainians in the UK
With regard to Soraya Ebrahimi and Laura O'Callaghan's report Campaigners fear UK's Homes for Ukraine scheme is being 'quietly phased out' (October 13): We understand and are pleased to accept people but here in UK much of our resident population is also in need of adequate housing.
Terrance De Brystow, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK
The continuing reprisals in Iran
With regard to Nada AlTaher's report Iranian says his niece, 14, was detained during Mahsa Amini protests (October 12): Telling people what they're allowed to wear or not allowed to wear has emerged as a social sickness of the 21st century. People who cannot change are telling people not to change. It may not be the wisest approach going forward in a rapidly changing world.
Zeeshan Hasan, Murree, Pakistan
Tears for a crocodile
With reference to Taniya Dutta's report Kerala temple's famous 'vegetarian' crocodile dies (October 10): It's amazing that the crocodile Babiya lived for nearly eight decades at the lake temple and made a big enough impact on devotees that a 1000 people turned up for Babiya's funeral. The extent of people's faith cannot be underestimated.
K Ragavan, Bengaluru, India
How to protect yourself when air quality drops
Install an air filter in your home.
Close your windows and turn on the AC.
Shower or bath after being outside.
Wear a face mask.
Stay indoors when conditions are particularly poor.
If driving, turn your engine off when stationary.
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Director: Tim Burton
Rating: 3/5
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Creator: Lauren LeFranc
Rating: 4/5
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Director: Goran Hugo Olsson
Rating: 5/5
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Best Foreign Language Film nominees
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Never Look Away (Germany)
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Name: Xpanceo
Started: 2018
Founders: Roman Axelrod, Valentyn Volkov
Based: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Smart contact lenses, augmented/virtual reality
Funding: $40 million
Investor: Opportunity Venture (Asia)
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Quick pearls of wisdom
Focus on gratitude: And do so deeply, he says. “Think of one to three things a day that you’re grateful for. It needs to be specific, too, don’t just say ‘air.’ Really think about it. If you’re grateful for, say, what your parents have done for you, that will motivate you to do more for the world.”
Know how to fight: Shetty married his wife, Radhi, three years ago (he met her in a meditation class before he went off and became a monk). He says they’ve had to learn to respect each other’s “fighting styles” – he’s a talk it-out-immediately person, while she needs space to think. “When you’re having an argument, remember, it’s not you against each other. It’s both of you against the problem. When you win, they lose. If you’re on a team you have to win together.”
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The 10 Questions
- Is there a God?
- How did it all begin?
- What is inside a black hole?
- Can we predict the future?
- Is time travel possible?
- Will we survive on Earth?
- Is there other intelligent life in the universe?
- Should we colonise space?
- Will artificial intelligence outsmart us?
- How do we shape the future?
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At Everton Appearances: 77; Goals: 17
At Manchester United Appearances: 559; Goals: 253
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The Buckingham Murders
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Director: Hansal Mehta
Rating: 4 / 5
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Name: Rain Management
Year started: 2017
Based: Bahrain
Employees: 100-120
Amount raised: $2.5m from BitMex Ventures and Blockwater. Another $6m raised from MEVP, Coinbase, Vision Ventures, CMT, Jimco and DIFC Fintech Fund
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10 tips for entry-level job seekers
- Have an up-to-date, professional LinkedIn profile. If you don’t have a LinkedIn account, set one up today. Avoid poor-quality profile pictures with distracting backgrounds. Include a professional summary and begin to grow your network.
- Keep track of the job trends in your sector through the news. Apply for job alerts at your dream organisations and the types of jobs you want – LinkedIn uses AI to share similar relevant jobs based on your selections.
- Double check that you’ve highlighted relevant skills on your resume and LinkedIn profile.
- For most entry-level jobs, your resume will first be filtered by an applicant tracking system for keywords. Look closely at the description of the job you are applying for and mirror the language as much as possible (while being honest and accurate about your skills and experience).
- Keep your CV professional and in a simple format – make sure you tailor your cover letter and application to the company and role.
- Go online and look for details on job specifications for your target position. Make a list of skills required and set yourself some learning goals to tick off all the necessary skills one by one.
- Don’t be afraid to reach outside your immediate friends and family to other acquaintances and let them know you are looking for new opportunities.
- Make sure you’ve set your LinkedIn profile to signal that you are “open to opportunities”. Also be sure to use LinkedIn to search for people who are still actively hiring by searching for those that have the headline “I’m hiring” or “We’re hiring” in their profile.
- Prepare for online interviews using mock interview tools. Even before landing interviews, it can be useful to start practising.
- Be professional and patient. Always be professional with whoever you are interacting with throughout your search process, this will be remembered. You need to be patient, dedicated and not give up on your search. Candidates need to make sure they are following up appropriately for roles they have applied.
Arda Atalay, head of Mena private sector at LinkedIn Talent Solutions, Rudy Bier, managing partner of Kinetic Business Solutions and Ben Kinerman Daltrey, co-founder of KinFitz
What to watch out for:
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The hulls of three ships will be used for the roof
The hulls will painted to make the largest Italian tricolour in the country’s history
Several pillars more than 20 metres high will support the structure
Roughly 15 tonnes of steel will be used