Business Communication Essentials, 7th Ed.
Chapter 14. Applying and Interviewing for Employment
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"We all experience moments when it's hard to speak up - whether it's at work, in our relationships, or out in a public with a stranger.
"On average, hiring managers get 75 résumés per position they post, according to a study from CareerBuilder.
"Everything counts when you're communicating with a potential employer — from the time you initially schedule the job interview to how you follow up afterwards.
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"Stefanos Zenios explains how design thinking and the lean startup methodology can help entrepreneurs quickly take their big idea from a rough sketch on the back of a napkin to a real world product.
"What seems like such a simple question can really make you sweat, especially in an interview.
"What seems like such a simple question can really make you sweat, especially in an interview.
"Americans are notorious for using filler words.
"Americans are notorious for using filler words.
"On November 5, 2015 we interviewed Tony Robbins, bestselling author of Money: Master The Game, reveals the best way to make a good first impression.
"One of the worst places that you can come off as disrespectful is during a job interview.
"Congratulations! You’ve made it past the first interview round and the hiring manager wants to bring you in again to speak with more people.
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"Pre-suasion and Influence author Robert Cialdini [photo, left] came by Business Insider to talk about using the tactics of "pre-suasion" to help your career.
"Unfortunately, not all hiring managers are informed about discrimination laws.
"Unfortunately, not all hiring managers are informed about discrimination laws.
"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.
"Check out the Retail Across America in photos slideshow, watch the video stories from each state and find out where we're headed next.
"In Alec Ross’s new book, The Industries of the Future, he takes a deep dive into the specific fields he believes will shape our economic future, including robotics and the codification of just about everything.
"Find out how OCF [Operating Cash Flow] can be used to value a company based on their ability to generate cash from operation.
"What impact could the technology behind Bitcoin have?
"Wharton's Mary-Hunter McDonnell discusses her research on social activism and corporate political clout.
"A team of neuroscientists have built the most intricate map yet for how the human brain processes language.