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    Without knowing the context, this sentence is wordy, repetitive, and confusing. The first part makes sense but the second part is confusing. Are you asking what you need to do to get the job (for example: where to send your resume) or are you asking what qualifications you need (such as a degree or work experience). Also, using a period makes the sentence sound very assertive. I would suggest forming the sentence as a question so it sounds more polite. An example would be, “Could you tell me more about [Your Company] and what qualifications you are looking for in a candidate for the [Example] position?”
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    May 6, 2019
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    All of the above are good, but if you just want to make sure someone understands you, you could say “Does that make sense?” or “Am I making sense?” However, if you are practicing your language skills then being direct is better. Just ask the person “Does [example sentence] sound normal?” Or you could ask “Does that sound right? Is there a better way to say that?” Most people will be more than happy to correct any perceived mistakes, but it’s best to remember that English varies dramatically from place to place, so what sounds ‘natural’ in one place might sound strange in another!
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    May 6, 2019
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    This is a hard question even for native speakers. English is a large language but most people only know/use a small number of words. That said, empathy means you understand how a person is feeling, while sympathy means you feel sorry for the person, even if you don’t truly understand how they feel. For example: Maria felt sympathy for the man with no legs since she couldn’t imagine not being able to walk. Andy was empathetic [felt empathy] when I told him my dog died since his dog died last year. In both cases Maria/Andy felt sorry for the other person but only Andy could truly understand what the other person was going through because he had a similar experience. That said, most English speakers only use “sympathy” when speaking. This is because you can feel sorry for someone (sympathy) without knowing exactly how they feel (empathy). Empathy is often found in books and papers, but not in everyday conversation.
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