Business Communication Essentials, 8th Ed.
Prologue
"New research by Dr.
According to Chad Brooks (photo, left), "Gone are the days when most college students longed for jobs they were passionate about.
"I spent the past month doing something most people dread: networking," says Rachel Gillett (photo, left).
"Luckily, there are signs we can look for when trying to detect a lie.
"Let's say you want to ask your boss for a raise, one that puts you at $100,000," writes Drake Baer (photo, left) in an article at BusinessInsider.
"I normally introduce myself by my first name.
"You don't have to play by the old rules: This is the digital age.
"See the fascinatingly morbid graphic below from Who Is Hosting This?
"Asiana Airlines flight 214 crashed upon landing at San Francisco International Airport on June 6, 2013.
"Facial expressions are a universal language of emotion, instantly conveying happiness, sadness, anger, fear, and much more.
According to Drake Baer, "Within moments of meeting people, you decide all sorts of things about them, from status to intelligence to promiscuity.
"In honor of National Etiquette Week and our just-published list of the 45 best restaurants in America, we decided to clear up some common etiquette questions," writes Megan Willett.
"There are secrets of success that young professionals and executives should heed as they rise in their careers," writes Jacquelyn Smith in a piece for BusinessInsider.
"You send in your resume.
"Brand yourself before others brand you.
See Damon Nofar's slideshow - 8 Tips for an Awesome PowerPoint Presentation - at BusinessInsider.
"Here are 16 questions you'll want to avoid during the first job interview, as they may do more harm than good: .
Richard Feloni reports on what he has learned from Jon Levy (photo, left), Founder of The Influencers.
"I used to see introductions as uniformly positive and just think that it was always exciting when new people got to connect," Wharton professor Adam Grant tells talkshow host Jordan Harbinger on an episode of the lifestyle podcast "The Art of Charm.
"Here's the complete guide from LinkedIn to having an all-star profile: .
"Asking for help is never easy, but in our careers, we all need it from time to time.
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"If you're trying to land a new job this year, a personal website could be your secret weapon," declares Jacquelyn Smith of BusinessInsider.
"Talent, skill, education, experience -- all are important.