Business Communication Today, 15th Ed.
Chapter 18. Building Careers and Writing Resumes
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Shareen Pathak (photo, left) covers the topic at Digiday.
"The smart choice for a worker may be at odds with what's good for everyone else, says a new report suggesting ways to bridge the gap.
"Last week my manager "Grace" walked up to my desk out of the blue and asked me, 'Are you job-hunting?
"When it comes to landing your dream role, honesty is the best policy.
"There are a lot of reasons why people lose their jobs.
"Working the room at a conference or industry lunch can leave you wanting to slather on the hand sanitizer—and not only because you have just shaken so many hands.
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"London Business School professor Lynda Gratton [photo, left] believes living longer requires individuals and corporations to change their approach to careers, life transitions, and retirement.
"Tony Robbins, best-selling author of Money: Master The Game, reveals what you need to do in your 20s to have a better quality of life in your 30s.
Christine Porath covers the topic at HBR.
"For one professional, 28-year-old Claudia Telles, it meant a $30,000 salary leap," writes Kathleen Elkins (photo, left).
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"While there are many head-against-the-wall moments when you’re hunting for your dream job, there are five hiring manager moves in particular that really get under your skin—even when they’re a normal part of the process.
Dan Lyons has some advice for those wanting, or needing, to change careers.
"Whatever the case, you decided you’re ready for a new job.
"Starting a conversation from scratch is never easy, but it can be done, according to Morag Barrett [photo, left], an HR consultant, leadership coach, and the author of Cultivate: The Power of Winning Relationships.
"We asked 11 entrepreneurs and members of YEC [Young Entrepreneur Council] to share the mistakes they see most often and how they hurt your professional image in an employer’s eyes.
"We've talked before about how video resumes can be a great way to stand out in your job search, especially when it's a job you really want," writes Erin Greenawald (photo, left).