Business Communication Today, 15th Ed.
Chapter 18. Building Careers and Writing Resumes
"You can make your resume stand out easily, because most resumes are horrifying.
"You know you need a résumé in order to get a job.
"If you’re lucky enough to have a team with top performers, you know that eventually some of them will move on to larger roles in the organization.
"When you are on the job hunt, time is of the essence.
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According to Hope Restle (photo, left) and Jacquelyn Smith, "No résumé is 100% flawless.
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"Follow these steps to land your dream job: .
"Your body language speaks volumes about your mood and attitude.
According to Krista Bourne (photo, left), "When we are forced or voluntarily move out of our comfort zone we are required to build on our previous experiences to thrive through unfamiliar territory.
According to Don Goodman (photo, left), "Today’s job applicants have a major challenge – finding the right balance for their resume.
"Even your best ideas mean nothing if no one listens to you.
"Japan is known for its complex rules for social behavior.
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"You may not be getting the training or feedback you want from your job, according to The Global Workforce Leadership Survey released this week by Saba and WorkplaceTrends.
"Lithium Technologies, a social customer experience management platform, announced the results of a recent survey performed on its behalf by Harris Poll, finding that brands are increasingly under pressure by consumers to innovate," writes Justin Lafferty in a piece at AdWeek.
"Whether you’re about to graduate and enter the workforce or it’s finally time to find a new job, use these six tips to modernize your resume and make an impression on hiring managers: .
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"Despite the fact that hiring managers now ask for a variety of application materials, resumes are still an extremely important part of the process.
"Be better prepared when you receive that job offer by understanding how salaries, total compensation, and commissions and bonuses work.
"If you haven’t modified your approach to a job search catching up with what works today, you are probably wasting your time and staying unemployed longer than you need to be," warns Susan P.
"It’s clear you need thick skin to survive today’s job market.
"The question that most people ask themselves as they walk into their boss's office to negotiate their salaries is likely some variant of "What am I going to say?
"In 2014 Mike Rowe, Dirty Jobs host and founder of the mikeroweWORKS Foundation, shared some valuable career advice with a fan via Facebook.