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Whether in the African bush or in America's game lands, hunting has bred enormous controversy in recent years. The killing of Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe in 2015 triggered a firestorm of international criticism over trophy hunting, and the regulated hunting of the white-tailed deer in the United States has sparked opposition over conservation and other issues. Defenders argue that hunting can conserve wildlife populations and raise money to protect...
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Lots of employers consider kids and young adults for employment but they invariably choose the ones most focused and interested. It's important to have a well-planned resume and be dressed appropriately. Finding a job takes persistence and hard work so for now consider that your job.
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Este vídeo te prepara para las preguntas difíciles de una entrevista. Una entrevista de trabajo siempre es angustiosa, no importa cuántas veces lo hayas hecho. En este vídeo, el experto en psicología Peter Quarry ofrece formas de abordar las preguntas difíciles durante las entrevistas de trabajo, de forma positiva y adecuada. Te ayudará a ganar confianza respondiendo a las preguntas de la entrevista con ejemplos concretos, enfoques constructivos,...
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One of the last true hunter-gatherer tribes, the East African Hadza try to maintain their sustainable lifestyle. They have lived on their land near the Rift Valley in Tanzania for over 50,000 years. Like other indigenous peoples around the globe, the Hadza now face grave challenges to their way of life. The Hadza: The Last of the First is a call to action to guarantee a land corridor for their survival.
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This is a story about one man's passion for the wide-open spaces and freedom of the Canadian North. Frank is from Germany and knew nothing about Yukon when he decided to give up his job and become a trapper. He chose a rough life of fishing and hunting over material comforts and the responsibilities of raising a family. The call of the wild was too strong to resist.
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Being prepared for any scenario during a job interview will allow applicants to demonstrate self confidence. In this episode viewers meet Cam and James who are not prepared to interview with a large panel. The minefield of scenario questions leaves the pair struggling despite being qualified for the position.
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Job hunting is about selling yourself-but to make a sale, you have to advertise. From traditional paper resumes to new-media methods of self-promotion, this video explores the best ways for applicants to showcase their talents, accomplishments, and potential value to employers. An in-depth discussion of resume strategy highlights objectives, structure, formatting (both hard copy and electronic), and proofreading, followed by read-aloud examples that...
9) Uncharted
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Street-smart Nathan Drake is recruited by seasoned treasure hunter Victor "Sully" Sullivan to recover a fortune amassed by Ferdinand Magellan and lost 500 years ago by the House of Moncada. What starts as a heist job for the duo becomes a globe-trotting, white-knuckle race to reach the prize before the ruthless Santiago Moncada, who believes he and his family are the rightful heirs. If Nate and Sully can decipher the clues and solve one of the world's...
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Promoting your business to perspective clients is a lot like interviewing for a new job. In this episode viewers will learn twenty practical tips to pitch their business without printed material. Find out how to turn objections into opportunities when dealing with a perspective client that does not need or want what you're offering.
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Psychometric testing, used to assess a candidate's psychological and cognitive suitability for a particular job, is a key stage in the recruitment process for many employers. This interview-led program explains what psychometric testing is and why it's used, the various types of psychometric tests job candidates might encounter, how to prepare for the tests, and the advantages and disadvantages of psychometric testing. Viewers gain insight into psychometric...
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Anthropologists once emphasized "man the hunter" as the driving force in human evolution, but now they believe it's the gathering of vegetables by women that enabled our greatest leaps. In this program, Dr. Alice Roberts explains how our ancestors' search for food has driven the way we look and behave today, from the shape of our face to relationships and gender roles. Visiting hunter-gatherers in Tanzania, she also investigates what type of diet...
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For anyone who thinks "disabled" means "unemployable," this video quickly dispels that myth and shows how to begin the job-hunting process by identifying skills, strengths, and interests. Viewers are provided with a basic explanation of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its guarantees of equal opportunity, as well as an overview of the kinds of companies and organizations that often take the lead in hiring disabled applicants. Other major topics...
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One of the most powerful tools at a job-seeker's disposal is the career networking Web site LinkedIn. More than 200 million people have a professional presence on LinkedIn, and that number is growing every day. This program explains how to create an effective LinkedIn profile and use the site to connect with potential employers. Supplemented by tips from hiring managers and social media experts, the video also covers "building a brand," gaining introductions...
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The Hadzabe tribe of Tanzania, located a short 30 miles from Olduvai Gorge, still live much as their ancestors did tens of thousands of years ago. In recent decades they have successfully resisted attempts by the government to pastoralize them and by missionaries to baptize them, and continue on with their age-old nomadic lifestyle, despite the toll taken by loss of hunting grounds and rising alcoholism. Filmmaker Paula Palacios provides a window...
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After filmmaker Paula Palacios hears that the Hadzabe named a new baby in her honor she journeys from her home in France to celebrate with them in Tanzania, and to continue her documentation of their hunter-gatherer society. This program captures Palacios' month-long stay among the Hadzabe and her exploration of modern threats to their community. Palacios accompanies the men on a hunt for meat for the baby-naming feast, but the encroachment of farmland...
17) Beyond Borders
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The Hadzabe were forced off the Serengeti when it became a conservation area in the 1950s and have been forbidden to hunt there ever since. When filmmaker Paula Palacios brings chief D'anny and best hunter" Tanu to visit Serengeti National Park the men are awed by the abundant game their fathers had been free to pursue, and frustrated that the Hadzabe are now relegated to inferior lands. This program provides an intimate look at how two tribal leaders...
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Young people seeking employment usually do not have a great deal of job experience, yet they have probably already built up an impressive array of transferable skills without realizing it. This program helps students understand that skills they have acquired at school and in their personal lives may help them land their first job. Planning outings with friends, raising money for charity, and playing video games are some of the activities that enable...
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As the public face of the tourism and hospitality industries, front-of-house employees have the responsibility of providing the best possible service. This program interviews a number of people who work in the hospitality industry and deal frequently with the public. Highlighted occupations include receptionist, bellhop, duty manager, and food-and-beverage staff. Each section illustrates and describes the skills necessary for each job and the tasks...