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P.O.W.E.R. at Work: Building Reading Comprehension and Listening Skills

John Biondi is a field representative for Nielsen Media Research. As a field representative, he is involved with the instillation of computer rating systems. He attended Gateway Technical College and the Connecticut School of Electronics. Below he describes how building reading comprehension and listening skills has helps him do his job more efficiently.

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  1. Since listening is the voluntary act of focusing, how essential is taking notes at your business meetings? Do you think that note taking helps you meet your company's expectations more efficiently and accurately?
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  2. How does taking notes, while you read a work order, improve your concentration and understanding of an assignment?
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  3. When reading a work order, what tactics do you employ that allows you to understand what you must do or what is asked of you?
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