Sentences with phrase «learn the ropes in»

This was my dream, and I knew that learning the ropes in an established company would be a great launchpad for that goal.

KidZania is a real life role play experience designed to empower children, allowing them to control the airwaves running a radio station, attend Aviation Academy and play inside an actual British Airways plane, learn the ropes in a fire station, work in a dentist surgery, an art studio, a hospital, a fashion studio, supermarket and so much more.

After Katko took his oath of office last January, and started learning the ropes in Washington, he says the atmosphere was highly politically charged.

«Sani Ribadu's experience is of immense benefit to the former EFCC chairman, who is still learning the ropes in politics.

You'll definitely want to learn the ropes in the other modes first, but World Championship feels far more like a real boxing career than the offline Legacy Mode.

As he learns the ropes in schmoozing numerous doctors and their staff, he meets a woman in Maggie (Anne Hathaway).

«AMC PREMIUM is my channel, for learning the ropes in building my connection to the world of book marketing.

As I am getting ready to launch my first book and learning the ropes in the cyber world I have been thinking about getting my book on some sort of a blog tour or to a blogger.

How did I learn the ropes in these areas?

Destinations known for their surf culture, like California, Hawaii or Australia (19th at $ 49) all are pretty expensive, so you might want to learn the ropes in a cheaper place.

It's a great way for anyone interested in trying their hand at animation to learn the ropes in truly retro fashion.

Players can also learn the ropes in a series of training modes: Tutorial, Practice Range, and Practice vs. AI.

Mentors can be integral in learning the ropes in any new job or profession.

It gives them a chance to learn the ropes in a lucrative industry where work is readily available.

Current Dean's List student (3.9 GPA) motivated to learn the ropes in a community - oriented legislative office.

My client who have been established for over 25 years, with a turnover of circa 30 million are looking for someone who would like to learn the ropes in recruitment, they are delivery led, it's what they're passionate about.

I currently run and operate two businesses in the Carolinas and am eager to learn the ropes in the real estate world.

Five years ago, Carl Cole of Bakersfield, Calif., was learning the ropes in a subdivision sales office.

Not exact matches

To get a better understanding of your target demographic, you should spend time with your customers, write for industry news outlets, attend industry tradeshows, and find a mentor in the market to help you learn the ropes.

Joel joined the firm in 2002 to learn the ropes, and only after spending some time as an associate at Toronto law firm of Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt where he specialized in mergers and acquisitions.

Most founders use their time in Santiago as a sabbatical, during which they learn the startup ropes from previous participants who have stayed put in Chile — 132 graduates so far, according to Start - Up Chile's executive director, Sebastian Vidal.

In his experience, new hires are doing well if they make enough sales to cover their salary and other fixed costs in less than 12 months while they're learning the ropeIn his experience, new hires are doing well if they make enough sales to cover their salary and other fixed costs in less than 12 months while they're learning the ropein less than 12 months while they're learning the ropes.

The show aired in 2002 and 2003 and served as a sort of «school» for Boivin, who used it to learn the ropes of film making.

Trying to navigate a new company, meet everyone in the office and learn the ropes of a new role is a lot for new hires.

The biggest challenge I had in opening my first store was learning the ropes of the restaurant industry.

For every key role in the company, he said, there is someone currently in a junior role who is learning the ropes.

We, in essence, become their «sponsor,» not in financial terms, but by helping them learn the ropes.

But quality of life for retirees moving abroad also depends in large part on being able to fit in quickly, learn the ropes, and mix well with the locals in their adapted communities.

But, I learned to highly skeptical of this type of chicanery, and have helped other friends not get roped in either.

2014.11.26 RBC and the Public Health Agency of Canada in partnership with ParticipACTION commit $ 8.2 - million to the RBC Learn to Play Project Knowing how to make that perfect throw, kick a soccer ball or hop over a speedy skip rope is just as important to a child...

They said many in the class were longtime Episcopalians there for a refresher, and many disenfranchised evangelicals just learning the ropes.

But it's also because I know exactly what not to say to evangelicals, whereas, in more progressive Christian communities, I'm still learning the ropes.

This gives you plenty of time to learn the ropes, find your voice, and make a few mistakes before readers start disseminating your ideas via links, Twitter, and Facebook... which is an especially good thing for writers like me who like to dabble in controversial topics like evolution, women and the church, Calvinism vs. Arminianism, doubt, politics, and cookie - stuffed cookies.

Van Bennett Food Co. has been a family owned and operated business for three generations now, and Marcinko says his son, daughter and son - in - law are all learning the ropes to prepare for a fourth generation of family leadership.

Other nearby activity options include playing golf in the renowned Weiskopf - designed courses at Troon North; the resort's Cowboy for a Day experience in which guests learn how to rope, groom, and saddle horses before going on a trail ride; hot air ballooning; bike tours and rentals; Hummer tours; rock climbing and canyoneering, just to name a few.

Gonzalez was raised in the foodservice business and learned the ropes watching his mother work with various food manufacturers around the country.

He is learning the ropes as an owner and has his confidant in Schlenk that he seems to highly trust.

Hopefully he's still putting his guys in place (Quinn's wanted Patricia since Quinn got here) and still learning the ropes and getting into the swing of things.

Gazidis took over in Nov 08, it takes anyone a short while to learn the ropes of a new environment and Gazidis was coming to EPL for USA, sport is different over there compared to the EPL.

In this one - hour class, you will learn the basic skills needed to start rope climbing: how to secure your harness, tie a figure 8 follow through knot and complete your safety checks.

«The First Tee has helped me throughout my golf career and in my life due to all the core values and skills I've learned, all the friendships and bonds I've created with the coaches and students,» says Khoth, who was behind the ropes at last year's event watching her friend play.

The backline is an area of long - term concern for Barcelona given the age of the likes of Javier Mascherano, Gerard Pique and Thomas Vermaelen, and so bringing in a youngster now to learn the ropes, settle in and eventually replace them in the pecking order would be a very sensible strategy.

One word of caution for families with young children — the little stream that runs round the back of the pool area is not particularly well cordoned off — it just has a single strand of rope — and it looks positively filled with algae which can be quite dangerous and on one occasion a family we were talking to at the baby pool — their eldest son slipped and fell in luckily he was o.k but we learnt, after the hotel staff looked overly concerned, that there are snakes in the stream (apparently they are harmless water snakes and no - one has seen them venture around the poolside!)

If you add to the mix a child with a learning disability, ADHD, or Oppositional Defiant Disorder, you can feel extreme exhaustion and isolation without a partner to step in when you are overwhelmed and at the end of your rope.

If you're in a restaurant, try to scope out a table or area that may be out of view or discreet while you learn the ropes of nursing outside the nursery.

Whichever you choose, it helps a great deal to work with someone experienced in their use while you're learning the ropes.

In my first couple of trips I was lucky to travel with people who had lived there for over 10 years, and I «learned the ropes».

But it's the emotional, psychological and spiritual wisdom from parents with older children who've learned the ropes which supports others in making the choice to parent with love and gentleness.

The Young Entrepreneurs Program empowers youth in underserved schools to learn the ropes of social entrepreneurship by owning and operating their own eco-friendly healthy vending business in the comfort of their school and with the support of their peers, school staff, and HUMAN Everywhere.

They are amazing and I am looking forward to joining in with them as I learn the ropes.