Business Communication Essentials, 7th Ed.
Chapter 13. Building Careers and Writing Resumes
Áine Cain checks in with CEO Liz Wessel (photo, left).
"Google alum and WayUp CEO Liz Wessel [photo, left] said job searchers don't have to go to extremes to make a good impression on social media.
"Many job seekers treat cover letters as a necessary evil.
Amy George (photo, left) reports at BusinessInsider.
Fox Business shares the thoughts of Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison (photo, left).
"One common issue has to do with word selection.
"Don't let the emotional roller coaster slow your search.
"'One of the great lies of life is 'follow your passions,'" says Cuban as part of the Amazon Insights for Entrepreneurs series.
From the Advice/Job Search section at TheMuse.
"What do you want out of your career?
"If you're wondering how much to ask for in a salary negotiation without leaving a bad taste in the employer's mouth or losing the job offer, you're not alone," says Jacquelyn Smith (photo, left) in a piece at BusinessInsider.
"Here's how to hit it out of the park without any work experience or internships.
"Business Insider has interviewed numerous successful people about their career experiences and insight.
Alex Durand (photo, left) is the Ask a Credible Career Coach columnist at TheMuse.
"It is paradoxical that as job coaches, video interviewing, resume-sifting software and sites like LinkedIn and Indeed have added new maneuvers for HR and job seekers alike, finding the right person is as hard as ever.
"You became a business leader because you’re capable, confident, and intelligent, right?
"Relationships are still the driving force for how professionals get the jobs they want, how the top sales reps outperform the rest of their team, and how entrepreneurs get their companies funded and off the ground.
"There are a host of ways you can go wrong when writing business and networking emails, from horrible subject lines to forgetting to include attachments.
"There are a host of ways you can go wrong when writing business and networking emails, from horrible subject lines to forgetting to include attachments.
"Being the new person is never easy.
"You know you’re on the wrong career path, but can’t pull yourself away.
"If you've ever worked for a bad manager or in a company that made you miserable, you've probably wondered how to ensure you avoid that in your next job.
"You’ve gotten (and taken) a lot of excellent job search advice .
According to Melanie Pinola (photo, left), "When you’re looking for a new job, there’s a lot that can go wrong, from formatting your resume improperly to being tripped up by questions during the job interview.