consequently	Reformulation
in the same way	because of this/that	in other words
not only ... but also	thus	rather
Similarity	hence	to put it more simply
equally	for this/that reason	Expressing an alternative
likewise	so that	alternatively
similarly	in that case	rather
correspondingly	under these circumstances	on the other hand
in the same way	Deduction	the alternative is
Transition to new point	then	another possibility would be
now,	in other words	Contrast
as far as x is concerned	in that case	instead
with regard/reference to	otherwise	conversely
as for ...	this implies that ...	on the contrary
it follows that	if so/not	in contrast
turning to	Stating the obvious	in comparison
Summary	obviously	Concession (sth unexpected)
in conclusion	clearly	however
to conclude	naturally	even though
in brief	of course	however much
to summarise	as can be expected	nevertheless
overall	surely	still
therefore	after all	yet

Here are just a few examples of some of the words in action:

REINFORCEMENT

Desktop computers are cheaper and more reliable than laptops; furthermore, they are more flexible.

RESULT/CONSEQUENCE

Prices fell by more than 20% last year. As a result, sales increased by 15%.

GENERALISING

On the whole, his speech was well received, despite some complaints from new members.

CONTRAST

The South East of the UK often has the coldest weather in the winter. Conversely, the North West of Scotland frequently has the mildest temperatures.

CONCESSION

It was a very expensive holiday, the weather was bad and the people weren’t very friendly. Nevertheless, we would probably go back to the same place.

Transition word exercise

Always ask yourself what the exact relationship is between the sentences or parts of sentences. Are you leading to the result of something? Are you making a deduction? Are you introducing some contradictory evidence or ideas? Your choice of word or phrase obviously depends on this. And always check in a good dictionary if you're not quite sure about a word's use or its position in a sentence. Remember that punctuation will affect what you use.

Insert the best alternative

1 Polls show that Tony Blair is the most popular Prime Minister this century. ______________ , there are even members    of his own party who are uneasy with his approach.

In particular

However

For instance

2 There are some slight variations in temperature, but ________________ 26 to 27ºC should be expected.

consequently

otherwise

as a rule

3 The two main Channel Islands, ________________ Jersey and Guernsey, are much closer to France than to England.

for example

namely

in particular

4 It was announced that nurses' working hours would be increased by 25%. ______________ , even fewer trainee nurses     are expected to join the profession.

As a result

So that

Likewise

5 Sales of CDs have experienced a small but steady fall over the past 12 months. _____________ , vinyl records have    seen an increase in their share of the market, up to 1.7%.

Above all

Correspondingly

In contrast

6 The Vice Chancellor explained that in light of the current financial climate and because of unexpected bad debts, it would be necessary to peg salary levels at their current level for all grades of staff. ______________ , no-one was getting a pay rise.

Nevertheless

In other words

Similarly

7 It is clear, therefore, that the situation in Brazil will improve only slowly. ______________ the economic problems being experienced in Japan, the outlook is slightly more optimistic.

Furthermore

In comparison

With reference to

8 In order to try to reduce car use in the inner cities, the government has announced new restrictions on company parking spaces and ______________ , a new tax on individual car use.

as well as

in addition

in the same way

9 Essays must be handed in by the deadline, ______________ they will not be marked.

obviously

otherwise

as a result

10 ______________ it has been shown that fractures can occur at even relatively low pressures, the use of the material should not be completely discounted.

Nevertheless

Because

Even though

LinkedIn is a business-oriented social networking service that extends your network circle.  

Task 1:

Write in point form ten accomplishments you have accomplished in your profession life. Make sure to start with action verbs.

Task 2:

Create your ‘Power Statement’ now, don’t be afraid to go back as far as you need and write an inventory of your "15 minutes of fame." Use this website to help you out to create your profile. 

1.  I'v got many times first three places of nationwide art painting competitions in China.

2. I'v published many poems, proses, and academical papers on magazines and books.

3. My students have got too many times first three places of nationwide art painting and Chinese writing competitions.

4. I received many times Television shows interviews in China.

5 I'v got too many honorable certificates and titles of outstanding teacher in China.

6.I had got the investment and shares from investors due to my unique creative teaching style and methods to establish special art schools.

Skills inventory

Before you try to convince an employer that you’re the person they need to hire, you should identify all the skills you have to offer. It’s a lot harder to talk about your strengths if you don’t know what they are in the first place!

Find your transferable skills

Everything you learn and every skill you have is part of your personal tool kit. You carry these "tools" with you as you move through school and into the job market. When you develop a skill or gain experience in one place and put what you've learned to use someplace else, you're using transferable skills.

Look through the following lists and check off every skill that you think you have.

Key skills

I can:

• meet deadlines
• supervise others
• solve problems
• teach others and give clear instructions
• manage people
• organize and manage projects
• speak in public
• accept responsibility
• plan daily work or special events
• follow instructions
• generate creative solutions to problems

Hands-on skills

I can:

• assemble kits
• build or repair things
• work well with my hands
• operate tools or machinery
• use complex equipment
• drive or operate vehicles
• inspect and maintain equipment or vehicles

Data/information skills

I can:

• make a budget, manage money
• record facts, classify information by date
• analyze data, audit and maintain records
• check information for accuracy
• pay attention to details
• investigate and clarify results
• locate answers, gather information
• calculate or compute
• evaluate
• take inventory
• keep financial records
• research and write reports

Leadership skills

I can:

• arrange meetings or social functions
• be competitive when necessary
• make decisions
• direct the work of others
• help set goals for my team
• explain things to others
• solve problems
• motivate people
• settle disagreements
• plan activities and put them into action
• take risks when necessary
• organize and chair a meeting
• show self-confidence

People skills

I can:

• help and care for others
• manage conflicts, resolve issues
• counsel people
• be tactful and diplomatic
• interview people
• be kind and understanding
• be a good listener
• negotiate
• be outgoing
• show patience
• be pleasant and sociable
• supervise, teach
• be tough when necessary
• trust people
• trust my instincts

Creative/artistic skills

I can:

• be artistic
• write short stories or articles
• draw or create other art
• express myself through music, poetry, or art
• design posters, draw cartoons and illustrations
• perform and act
• present artistic ideas
• dance, create body movement
• use computers to create presentations
• design and lay out Web pages

Verbal/communication skills

I can:

• clearly express myself
• talk easily with others
• create and talk about new ideas
• design presentations
• be inventive
• conduct research in a library or on the Internet
• set up my own network of experts or helpers
• be logical
• speak in public
• write clear and concise reports
• work well with others

Find your hidden skills

You may have some valuable skills that you haven’t thought about including on your résumé. Follow these six steps to identify your hidden skills:

1) List all your previous and current experiences, at work and in other contexts.

When you think about your skills, don’t just consider paid work. You can also draw from extracurricular activities at school, time spent volunteering, and even hobbies.

2) Describe the tasks you completed using action words for each experience.

For example, suppose you worked in a coffee shop. You might describe the tasks you completed like this:

• I followed recipes, mixed ingredients, set temperatures, baked muffins, and mixed a variety of hot and cold coffee and tea drinks.
• I worked with complex equipment.
• I operated a cash register, made change, and balanced the day's receipts.
• I worked with others under sometimes busy or stressful situations.

3) Identify the skill(s) required to complete those tasks.

Your list of skills might look something like this:

• manual skills
• computer skills
• financial and number skills
• teamwork and patience skills

4) List other things you learned to do in that job.

Other things you learned working in the coffee shop include how to:

• manage your time responsibly and organize your work
• serve customers in a professional and friendly way
• display products so people will buy them

5) Identify the skills you gained from the other things you learned.

Your list of skills might look something like this:

• time management skills
• customer service and communication skills
• marketing and promotional skills

6) Build strong sentences by combining the skills you developed with the tasks you completed.

• I developed marketing and creative skills while designing window displays to attract customers.
• I developed communication skills while serving customers and working with my co-workers.
• I developed promotional skills while helping customers decide what to order.
• I developed financial skills while making change, ordering inventory, and balancing the day's receipts.

Find your job-related skills

Job-related skills are those that you need for a particular job. An office worker needs computer and keyboarding skills, a mechanic has to understand repairs and how to use tools, and a cashier must be able to make change and use a cash register.

When you’re about to apply for a specific job, review your lists of skills and highlight the ones that are most relevant to the job you’re applying for. Once you have these elements, put them together into a résumé that will work for you.