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Every year British universities turn out 15,000 graduates in business studies. Many dream that they will one day be running a major business, wielding power and influencing markets. But only a very few will climb to the top and realise their fantasies. For the rest, compromise, disappointment, mediocrity and an alternative career away from the mainstream action will be their lot. Peter Blackburn is chairman and chief executive of Nestle UK, which employs more than 12,000 people and has a turnover of £1.8 billion. His advice to those who wish to move ahead of the pack is as straightforward as the man. "Take all your qualifications seriously. Although many top executives do not have first-class honours and it is often a disadvantage to be an intellectual, qualifications are increasingly important, as is the quest for improvement."
"I do feel that an international dimension helps every career. It says something about the person and if they have worked in another language, it gives a manager the important dimension of realising that each market is part of something bigger. Also it is always important in any career to keep your options open as events can take an unexpected turn. When they did for me, I acted accordingly. I still have to pinch myself to remind myself what I am doing. Even 10 years ago I didn't think this is what I would end up having achieved." "In the end, those that get right to the top retain their 'people touch', which can be very difficult as one gets swept up on the fast track of corporate life. But those who never forget where they have come from and keep their feet on the ground have a real advantage. The important thing is that you should never ask someone else to do something you couldn't do yourself. I am always looking for those who have the determination, the steel to see through our corporate objectives. I also want managers who can be role models for the next generation, people who will be an inspiration."
Blackburn started out working for a small confectionery company and was responsible for clearing up a major financial scandal when it was taken over by a larger company, Rowntrees. This was a project which marked him out and gave him visibility in Rowntrees. While many successful careers can easily be seen as an almost predictable procession, there are always one or two moments when success in a project promotes the executive, bringing star quality and something of an aura. However, if at the decisive moment a mistake is made, then the executive, instead of moving sharply forward, disappears into the pack and others are given their chance.
When Rowntrees was later taken over by Nestle, Peter Blackburn went on television and argued against the takeover. When the dust settled, the winners rewarded their spirited adversary. "l have always believed in doing the best that I can in any situation. Sometimes you have to make difficult decisions and then it's important to meet them square on. I have been fortunate in that the evolving company that I am now involved with has always believed in strong social values and has behaved as humanely as possible when it has been forced to close or to sell one of its businesses."
Peter Blackburn's career has been marked by two company takeovers. Many successful takeovers have been characterised by the new owners looking at the second layers of management and giving them a free rein. Mr Blackburn has. benefited from this process twice and says: "In both the takeovers I have been involved with, success has been achieved because the new owners have not gone in for ,wholesale clearouts. They have realised that it is the existing people who understand
A.be realistic about their abilities.
B.make sure they choose the right post.
C.improve their relations with other executives.
D.have a good educational background.
A、Identify what skills you possess and analyze your strengths and weaknesses.
B、Know sth. about the prospective company (its plans, products, policies and operations).
C、Learn how your qualifications meet the company’s goals, esp. the requirements of the work that the company wants.
D、Try all means to prepare a load of whitewash.
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A volcanic eruption in Iceland has sent ash across northern Europe. Airlines have stopped or changed the flights across the Atlantic Ocean, leaving hundreds of passengers stuck in airports. Grimsvom is one of the largest and most active volcanoes in Europe. What makes Grimsvom different is that it lies under a huge glacier(冰川) of ice up to 12 meters thick. The hot volcano heats up the ice above it, which then forms a layer(层)of water between the glacier and the volcano.This layer of water puts pressure on the volcano, keeping it stable. As the water flows out from under the glacier, the pressure lifts. The lava(岩浆) from the volcano then comes up to the surface. This is exactly what happened today. Now, airlines have to make changes to their flights so as not to fly through the clouds of volcanic ash. According to KLM,one of Europe's biggest airlines, airplanes cannot go under the cloud or over it. Going through the cloud can result in ash getting stuck in the airplane's engines, causing damage to the plane. The eruption has also caused problems for animals in Iceland. The volcano left ash and sharp glasslike rocks all over the countryside. Farmers are keeping their animals inside to stop them from eating ashcovered grass or the sharp object. 1.What makes Grimsvom different from other volcanoes? A.It is below ice. B.It lies under the sea. C.It is the largest volcano. D.Its lava affects the airlines. 2.What keeps Grimsvom still? A.The slow flow of water. B.The low water temperature. C.The thick glacier. D.The water pressure. 3.Which of the following is the result of the volcanic eruption? A.People stop traveling in Europe. B.Airlines suffer from the loss of planes. C.It becomes dangerous for animals to eat outside. D.Farmers have lost many of their animals. 4.This text is most probably taken from________. A.a research paper B.a newspaper report C.a class presentation D.a geography textbook |
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An election year is one in which all four numbers can be divided by four (1944, 1948, etc.). Since 1840, American presidents elected in years ending in zero have been noticed to die in office. William H. Harrison, the man who served the shortest term, died of a kind of deadly illness several weeks after he took office. Abraham Lincoln was one of the four presidents who were murdered. He was elected in 1860, and his death came just five years later. James A Garfield, a former Union Army general from Ohio, was shot during his first year in office (1881) by a man to whom he wouldn’t give a job. While in his second term of office (1901), William McKinley, another Ohioan, attended the Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo, New York. During the reception, he was killed while shaking hands with some of the guests. Three years after election in 1920, Warren G. Harding died in office. Although it was never proved, many believed he was poisoned. Franklin D. Roosevelt had been elected four times (1932, 1936, 1940, and 1944), the only man to serve so long a term. He had suffered from poliomyelitis(小儿麻痹症)in 1921 and died of the illness in 1945. John F. Kennedy, the last of the line, was shot in 1963, only three years after his election. |
1. Which of the following was an election year? |
A. 1962 B. 1928 C. 1890 D. 1846 |
2. _______ served the shortest term in office. |
A. Abraham Lincoln B. Warren G. Harding C. William McKinley D. William H. Harrison |
3. Which of the following statements is true? |
A. All presidents elected in years ending in zero died in office. B. Only presidents from the state of Ohio have died in office. C. President Abraham Lincoln died in the year of 1865. D. Franklin D. Roosevelt completed four times as president. |
4. How many presidents elected in years ending in zero since 1840 have died in office? |
A. 7 B. 6 C. 5 D. 4 |
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