Excellence in Business Communication, 13th Edition
Chapter 1. Professional Communication in a Digital, Social, Mobile World
"As writers, we all have that place in our house where we tend to be more creative and the words just come a little easier for us.
Jennifer Frost has the infographic at GrammarCheck.
"If you’ve ever experienced pleasure from people’s failures, well, join the rest of us.
Alison Green (photo, left) answers a question from a reader who is struggling with her office's open floor plan.
"The day is finally here! It’s time for your big job interview! You’ve been preparing for days, weeks—maybe even months—and you feel confident about your ability to showcase your skills.
"In the new CNBC|SurveyMonkey Small Business Survey for the fourth quarter, business owners desperate to fill positions are shifting resources to entice potential employees, including taking a financial hit in order to staff up.
"Kio Stark loves to talk to strangers — but she knows every exchange started is one that must be ended.
"Desperate employers in a tight job market are trying out a new kind of job interview: Automated phone calls in which a candidate answers a series of pre-recorded questions.
According to Eric Barker (photo, left), "I’ve posted about the fundamentals of networking, and even how introverts can network but many people have written to me asking about the nitty gritty of conversation skills.
"Perhaps you've seen text or image buttons on various websites inviting you to "subscribe via RSS.
"In this article we’re going to walk you through every stage of launching your show, from planning to publishing.
"Self-described introvert and veteran tech executive Karen Wickre shares her secret to cultivating professional connections with a minimum of anxiety and awkwardness.
"I’ve read a lot of cover letters in my career — thousands of them, maybe even tens of thousands.
"Every small business owner wants repeat business.
"We looked at job postings around the country at companies big and small to find the zestiest job titles.
"More than just lightly toasted, your brain feels singed.
"Getting on to every single social media platform (and there are a lot these days!) can distract and disengage your followers," writes Kara Perez (photo, left) in an article at Due.
"Whether you’re a newly-minted associate or a seasoned partner, the message that you need to be “networking” never goes away.
"Whether you’re a newly-minted associate or a seasoned partner, the message that you need to be “networking” never goes away.
"If you’ve been looking for a new job for a while and getting nowhere, cheer up.
"If you’ve been looking for a new job for a while and getting nowhere, cheer up.
Explore the changes that are needed to help the workforce adapt to a new age of AI and robotic automation.
"The more self-aware you are, the more effective you can be.
"You have crafted your business.
"You’ve probably heard the advice over and over again that you need to become an authority and build your own personal brand to stand out.