Business Communication Today, 15th Ed.
Chapter 8. Social Media
"It's natural to want to be liked.
"Staring at screens right before sleep turns out to be a lot worse than previously thought.
"With mobile devices becoming mainstream in business communication, the challenge for those of us in education is to help students adapt their writing skills to this exciting but demanding new format.
"Hiring managers only spend 6 second on your resume before they decide on you — this is what they look at.
According to Lisa Evans (photo, left), "These 8 habits are sure to alienate you on social media: .
"When used carefully, social media can be a useful tool rather than a distraction.
"There’s no denying the fact that social media has changed the face of marketing forever – and one of the most significant ways that it has altered the marketing landscape is the role it has played in the business sales funnel!"
"We all send body language cues based on how we feel and what we think, here's how to decipher them quickly and in any situation.
According to Justin Gmoser, "While you may end up being asked the standard "What is your weakness?
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"Are your visuals driving social media traffic?
This video presentation by Professor Patricia Jenkinson describes the process of perception and helps explain why we each perceive the world in a unique way.
"We sabotage ourselves by underestimating the desire of our customers and potential customers to connect with our businesses online," says Katie Wagner (photo, left).
Hear how leading-edge companies are adapting to take advantage of mobile communication.
According to Todd Wasserman (photo, left), "Facebook announced that it intends to crack down on "promotional content" from brands, citing feedback on Friday from users who complained about too much hucksterism in their News Feeds.
Olga Khazan (photo, left), of The Atlantic, covers the topic of "vocal fry.
That resource is no longer available, but here is advice on creating a compelling LinkedIn profile.
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"We sabotage ourselves by underestimating the desire of our customers and potential customers to connect with our businesses online," says Katie Wagner (photo, left).
Dianne Gottsman (photo, left) advises, "As you set out 2014 with fresh goals and resolutions, don't overlook your social media profiles and activity.
"Whether you're on a date or meeting a client for the first time, you want to make a good first impression.
"You only have few seconds to capture their attention before your message gets drowned in the sea of updates.