Business Communication Essentials, 7th Ed.
Chapter 14. Applying and Interviewing for Employment
"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.
"Wouldn't it be great if you could hear what your job interviewers say about you after your interview is over?
Richard Feloni (photo, left) reports.
"TED Talks for when you want to get up and act -- now.
"Career analyst Dan Pink [photo, left] examines the puzzle of motivation, starting with a fact that social scientists know but most managers don't: Traditional rewards aren't always as effective as we think.
From the folks at Strategic Communications.
"It goes without saying that my new book, Reply All…And Other Ways to Tank Your Career was inspired by email faux pas.
"Here are some of those oddball questions.
Mignon Fogarty (photo, left) explains.
"Some employers think what they’re doing a clever “pre-assessment” of job applicants, laying the burden on you while avoiding putting their own skin in the game, explains Ask the Headhunter columnist Nick Corcodilos.
"Some employers think what they’re doing a clever “pre-assessment” of job applicants, laying the burden on you while avoiding putting their own skin in the game, explains Ask the Headhunter columnist Nick Corcodilos.
"Fear of rejection is one of the reasons people avoid public speaking.
Check out this video by J.
"The image you choose to portray to others is a big reflection of your true self, but the opposite effect can also be achieved.
According to Diane DiResta (photo, left), "A job interview can be an adventure.
"It sounds simple, but making sure your company has more money coming in than going out is one of the most important tasks of running and growing a business.
"You spent hours researching, cramming, and planning for the interview.
"Phone interviews are increasingly a key part of the hiring process, and doing well at this stage can determine if you make it to an in-person interview or not.
"Your job interview might go perfectly, or it might not.
Read the NYTimes.
"Each year, one in seven large corporations commits fraud.
"With excellent perks, great pay and benefits, and high job satisfaction, employees at the 50 best companies to work for in America seem to have a good thing going," says Rachel Gillett (photo, left).