Excellence in Business Communication, 11th Edition
Chapter 15. Building Careers and Writing Resumes
"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.
"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.
"Here are 7 ways you may be scaring off recruiters and hiring manager.
"There are no set rules for navigating what's replaced the traditional career ladder.
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.
"If other workers are able to have a flexible schedule or work from home, maybe you can do! Whether your company offers the option to work from home or not, it never hurts to ask your boss for a more flexible schedule.
Mignon Fogarty (photo, left) explains.
"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.
"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.
"The word “ego” carries a lot of baggage, with connotations like: Blowhard.
"Here are some insider tips from someone who has managed hundreds of recruiters and advised on thousands of hires for a wide range of professional positions.
"Here are some insider tips from someone who has managed hundreds of recruiters and advised on thousands of hires for a wide range of professional positions.
Read the NYTimes.
"Each year, one in seven large corporations commits fraud.
"Tina Nicolai estimates she's read more than 40,000 résumés since launching Résumé Writers' Ink in 2010.
"Our culture is obsessed with happiness, but what if there's a more fulfilling path?