Business Communication Today, 14th Ed.
Chapter 18. Building Careers and Writing Resumes
"Business Insider has interviewed numerous successful people about their career experiences and insight.
"This [past] fall, Nordstrom opened a new store in West Hollywood, Calif.
"This is an interesting tactic from the retailer, and one that makes a lot of sense from a behavioral perspective.
"Getting out of debt can feel overwhelming.
"Life has a nasty habit of interrupting the best-laid plans, but more often than not, it’s our own minds that get in the way of our goals.
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.
"Do you sometimes have your most creative ideas while folding laundry, washing dishes or doing nothing in particular?
"Artist Kate Hartman uses wearable electronics to explore how we communicate, with ourselves and with the world.
"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.
"Over the years, I’ve identified a set of common emotional drivers that suck the power out of communication.
"Being the new person is never easy.
"If you’ve got a presentation to give at work or school — or are perhaps getting ready to speak at a TEDx event?
"You know you’re on the wrong career path, but can’t pull yourself away.
"From the "I have a dream" speech to Steve Jobs' iPhone launch, many great talks have a common structure that helps their message resonate with listeners.
"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 .
"Talks on the importance of listening, and how to do it much better.
"These talks reveal that some things are more within your grasp than you may think, especially if you ask.
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.
"TED Talks for when you want to get up and act -- now.