Business Communication Today, 14th Ed.
Chapter 18. Building Careers and Writing Resumes
According to Julie Winkle Giulioni (photo, left), "A significant investment is made each year on studies, training, portals and programs related to career development; yet, the return on this investment continues to disappoint organizations, leaders and employees alike.
Gerry Crispin (photo, left) weighs in on the topic.
Anne Fisher reports on the observations of Mark Jaffe (photo, left).
The question posed to Lynn Taylor (photo, left) is, "Can I still be successful without moving up the corporate ladder and getting promoted frequently?
"In an era where employers are increasingly seeking referrals from current employees, your friends might actually be your best bet for finding an awesome new job.
Aja Frost and TheMuse.
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Lisa Evans reports at FastCompany.
Jacquelyn Smith reports on Amanda Augustine's wisdom regarding one's first resume.
"While every job is different, we asked 14 entrepreneurs from the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) to name one “negative” thing they actually like to see when reviewing job candidates.
"You’re networking.
"Do you feel uncomfortable asking for more?
"If you are about to walk down some new, perhaps unpaved roads on your career journey only one thing is certain: uncertainty.
"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.
"You’ve probably heard it before: On average, hiring managers will only spend six seconds looking at your application.
"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.
"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.
Lisa Vaas, contributor at TheLadders.
According to Drake Baer, "Within moments of meeting people, you decide all sorts of things about them, from status to intelligence to promiscuity.